In todays episode we chat about something we often see in Chinese dramas, but may not have the right context for - Chinese festivals I'm joined by guest Cici, who is Chinese and grew up in China celebrating these festivals. I learned a lot, and hope you can to. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord -...

In this week's episode it's time for my currently watching list. The episode where I go through everything, from dramas I'm loving to dramas I let go. This is my currently watching list at the end of April 2024. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram:...

In this week's episode we dive back into the actor series, with the Chinese actor Wu Lei, we'll known for recent dramas such as Love Like The Galaxy and Amidst A Snowstorm of Love. In this episode we explore his vast drama list, as well as movies and songs his done. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord -...

In this week's episode I jump back into the genre series with one of my favourites - the youth genre. Join me as I ran down some of my less well known favourites, as well as my popular beloved youth dramas. Dramas mentioned: - My Mr Mermaid - Unrequited Love - My Unicorn Girl - Summer Again - Definitely Not Today - To Fly With You - When We Were Young - Memory of Encaustic Tile - Best Mistake - Onzoshi Boys - We Best Love - Blue Birthday If you like the episode and would behind the...

In this week's episode I talk about comfort watches. Not only my own, but I reached out on Discord and added listeners comfort watches to. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

In this week's episode I run down my currently watching list from what's keeping me on the hook all the way to some dramas that maybe left behind. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

In this week's episode we are back for the guest series, with Anna. She's learning Mandarin, and has Instagram community learning. So I ask her all the questions from top tips to learning Mandarin to how to even start. We finish up the episode with Cdrama chatter. Apps mentioned to aid learning: • italki • Tandom • Memrise • Super Chinese App Podcast recs: • Chill Chat • How To Learn Chinese Podcast Books & other resources mentioned: •Chinese Graded Readers •All Set Learning...

Welcome back In this week's episode I'm joined by Chika and together we review the 2020 Chinese drama 'Dating in the Kitchen' staring Zhao Lusi and Lin Shen. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

Join the Drama Trio, in this week's episode as we review the 2024 Korean Drama "A Killers Paradox" We had thoughts about this one, and are still left contemplating how could such good acting be let down by messy writing? If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and...

In this week's episode I'm joined by guest Becky, and together we review the 2024 Chinese drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, staring Wu Lei and Zhao Jinmai. We loved it and just want to share our love of it with everyone. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and...

In this week's episode I run through my currently watching list, as well as dramas I dropped, dramas I'm excited to start, and what I completed in the last the month. It's an all out drama chatter. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

Welcome back. I finished up watching the Thai drama Ready, Set, Love. I ended up loving it, and so decided to make this mini non spoiler review for you guys to listen to. I hope you enjoy If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

Welcome back. In this week's episode I'm joined by Jess, Caitlin and Becky and together we review the 2022 Chinese Drama Reset staring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

In this week's episode the Drama Trio gather together to review the 2016 Chinese drama The Princess Weiyoung. 2 of us are rewatching while the other is watching for this 1st time with 2024 eyes and sometimes forgetting its a 2016 drama. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea...

In this week's episode we dive into two of my favourite topics- dramas AND food. I'm joined by guest Claire (from cocoaclaire) as we chat about some of our favourite Asian dishes as well as some of our favourite dramas surrounding food. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea...

Hello and welcome back. In this week's episode we've finally made it to the end of January, and that means it's currently watching time. Join me as I unveil new categories (back by popular demand) and chat about the dramas that have my attention right now. Even if January was a bit of a drought month for dramas, there's always ones worth checking out. Dramas mentioned • Joy Of Life • Marry My Husband • Love Endures  • With You • Nirvana in Fire • 19th Floor • Shinning For One Thing •...

Hello and welcome back In this week's episode I thought it would be fun to see and chat about what were Douban's top rated dramas for 2023, as well as well as MDL top rated Mandarin speaking dramas of 2023. We always say what hits in China doesn't necessarily hit internationally and vice versa, so let's put that to the test in this week's episode Google Doc with links and list- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXNuxOp2G_Cfmw19tRGSsVB0WILyRGT0aTztVCgG-Ww/edit?usp=drivesdk If you like the...

In this week's episode I'm joined by guests Jess (Daebak K-Rambles Podcast) & Nas (The Swoon Diaries) to review the K-drama Deaths Game. With a stacked cast, and great storyline this drama has amazed viewers. So join us as we chat characters, acting and the message this drama was trying to deliver If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's...

Welcome back In this week's episode myself and Paroma from DramaNotes & Dramas Over Flowers, jump back into the world of Kunning Palace. We talk favourite scenes as well as diving into book vs screen comparisons, we talked about controversies and even touch on some things that could've been done better. Ultimately we share our love for this drama. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join...

In this week's episode the Drama Trio (Liliana, Jess & Caitlin) discuss how their 2023 drama watching went, as well as what made it into their top 5. Caitlin choices •Enigma •The Glory •Till The End of The Moon •Oh No Here Comes Trouble •Oasis Jess Choices •The Glory •Moving •Hidden Love •My Dearest •Till the End of The Moon Liliana Picks •Enigma •Love To Hate You •Perfect Marriege Revenge •Ao Haru Ride •Daily Dose of Sunshine If you like the episode and would behind the scenes,...

In this week's episode I run down my currently watching list, this includes all the dramas I'm currently watching as of the end of November If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju) -Instagram: teaandsojupod -...

In this bonus (and very informal) episode I ran through my currently watching. It's a little different than normal, shorter in length and just a little gift to end the year on. Happy New Year - may 2024 bring you joy, good tidings and if it doesn't may you have the strength to face what it does bring. I'll be here always chatting Asian dramas. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a...

Welcome back This week's episode is the last of the year and that can only mean 1 thing - it's best of the best time. Join me as I run down my favourite Chinese Dramas of 2023, as well as the top 5 that were not favourites they were full on eras. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social...

Welcome back In this week's episode we have part 2 of the genre extravaganza- where the Drama Trio (Liliana, Jess and Caitlin) are joined by Becky, each armed with a genre and recommendations. This is part 2, so make sure to listen to part 1 from last week Dramas mentioned Liliana •Meet Yourself •Sparkle Love Becky •When I Fly Towards You •Mr Bad Caitlin •A Murderous Affair In Rising Tower •Reset •Erased Jess •The Princesses Man •Love Like the Galaxy •The Romance of Tiger &...