We are back with more trope talk. Tune in as we explore the secret ingredients that make romance stories delicious and the creative twists that keep them fresh. This week, Lia, Megan and Amy dissect and celebrate one of the most beloved tropes in romantic fiction..."Grumpy/Sunshine." From the brooder with a heart of gold (who often gets a redemptive arc) to the sunny optimist who brings warmth to even the coldest of hearts (and is usually good at banter), we explore how these contrasting personalities collide and, more often than not, find love in the most unexpected places. Oh, Lia also got bit in the face by a spider. And does Amy figure out a way to work Goblin into the conversation? Is it a day ending in y?
Kpop rec of the week: Layover by Kim Taehyung (V of BTS)
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