Afternoona Asks

Sarah and Grace discuss the cultural context and nuances of Love Next Door in this episode, as part of our ongoing Confucian series. We first mark some milestones in our podcasting journey and reflect on how much hallyu has continued to sweep the globe. We talk about Confucian familial expectations and pressures, how age-based hierarchy has influenced our relationships with our parents, and the kinds of dreams Asian immigrant families have for their children. In the language section, Grace talks about a few fun Korean phrases that showed up in the drama, which unfortunately lost their color upon translation.

Sarah's deep dive of Love Next Door with Liliana from Tea and Soju:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HFZDwVh05dSE732YIiFvl?si=rD4_Wm5sQiGoGEtdOW33CQ

Forbes articles on cultural nuances in Love Next Door by Regina Kim:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/reginakim/2024/10/15/love-next-door-15-things-you-may-have-missed-in-episodes-15-and-16/

@kenjikundesu's Kdrama Club:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDBUTuxpihb/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

What is Afternoona Asks?

Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge.

We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US.

Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love!

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