MARCH 2025 | Casting, News + SOOMPI'S 2024 ROMCOM MASTER LIST

Join Jenn and Marisa as they share updates on the latest K-drama news and delve into Soompi's 2024 master list of over 50 rom-coms. They discuss current popular dramas like 'My Dearest Nemesis' and 'Undercover High School,' explore notable casting updates with SON YE JIN, JI CHANG WOOK, SHIN MINAH, JU JI HOON and more! They also address the impact of kdramas moving to shorter series. Additionally, they touch on the tragic Kim Se Ron / Kim Soo Hyun scandal and the announcement of 'Signal 2.' 

This episode is packed with recommendations, critiques, and insights for K-drama enthusiasts.

Soompi 2024 Rom Com Master List

The Korea Times

00:00 Introduction 

00:40 Everyone's Obsessed

01:10 'My Dearest Nemesis'

05:53 'Undercover High School'

13:06 Casting Updates 

19:40 Kim Soo Hyun Scandal Overview

24:09 Trend Towards Shorter K-Drama Series

27:55 Signal 2 Announcement 

29:18 Soompi's 2024 Rom-Com Master List

30:27 Good Day To Be A Dog: Poor Scheduling Hot Chemistry

31:46 My Demon: Speaking of Chemistry

32:25 Mixed Feelings on Park's Marriage Contract

33:07 Welcome to Samdalri: A Disappointment

34:13 Flowers In The Sand: A Hidden Gem

35:28 Marry My Husband: Spicy and Delicious

37:15 Knight Flower: Overrated but Fun

38:19 Long Time, No Sex: A Swing and a Miss

39:24 Dr. Slump and Queen of Divorce: Major Letdowns

39:44 Wedding Impossible: A Disappointment

40:37 Queen of Tears: Dark and Divisive

42:02 Lovely Runner: A Joyful Finale

43:25 Frankly Speaking: A Hard Pass

44:03 Atypical Family: Quirky but Not a Rom-Com

45:09 Dreaming Of A Freaking Fairytale: Want to Watch

46:01 My Sweet Mobster: A Top Pick

46:57 Miss Night And Day: Lee Jung Eun

47:38 Serendipity's Embrace: Adorable Chemistry

48:09 Romance In The House: Surprisingly Fun

01:38 Love Next Door: A Missed Opportunity

50:24 Cinderella At 2AM: A Fun Rom-Com

51:26 No Gain No Love: Enjoyable Chemistry

52:13 Spice Up Our Love: Not Spicy at All

52:49 Family by Choice: Highly Enjoyable Not a Rom-Com

53:46 Virtuous Business: Female Empowerment

54:56 Brewing Love: Nope

55:15 Mr. Plankton: Again, Not a Rom-Com

56:49 Love Your Enemy: A Fun Wrap-Up

57:47 Final Thoughts