Is this the best underwater brawl we’ve ever seen??? South Korea’s national treasures, the Haenyos, make waves in 2023’s Smugglers, a splashy, bold action-flick inspired by real-life Haenyos’ smuggling dives during Korea’s turbulent 70s. And we’re all in! In this episode, we plunge into the film’s fantastic cast, soak up all that 70s grooviness, an…

Apateu-apateu! GAME START! Inspired by the song of the season, Rose & Bruno Mars’ “APT,” we dive headfirst into Korean drinking culture, channeling our college selves for a round (or two!) of Korea’s most iconic drinking games! We spill on the unique drinking etiquette seen in Kpop and Kdramas, compare it to our own Filipino traditions, and—trust u…

Happy Hallyuween, Sarangbaes! It’s takutan season and we celebrate by watching one of Korean cinema’s horror gems: The Wailing! Dubbed one of the best horror films of the past decade, we discovered that it’s so much more than just jump scares. In this episode, we dive into the film’s insane plot twists, analyze its depiction of beliefs (from Shaman…

Did SEVENTEEN finally do something wrong? Controversial feels are spilled as we dive into SEVENTEEN's latest comeback (and the group's final OT13 album until the end of the members' military enlistment), Spill the Feels... and its surrounding backlash. Did the album really give us the feels it promised? Should we let our political beliefs shape how…

Is Culinary Class Wars the finest culinary competition Netflix has ever served? In this episode, we take a sizzling dive into this scrumptiously addicting show and dish out our thoughts: the literal goosebumps from that heart-stopping introduction, the standout characters who spiced up the show, the mouthwatering creations that had us craving more,…

ARMY wives are you ready to welcome back the hubs??? We've got Hobi next but while we're waiting for the full line up, our hardworking boys made sure we are entertained with Jimin & Jungkook's Are You Sure?! and Run Jin! In this episode, we talk about the food, the fun, and the physique, how much we've actually missed BTS, and what this enlistment …

Why naman Wonderland? In this episode, we dive into Wonderland - the much talked-about Korean movie starring big names like Park Bogum, Bae Suzy, Tang Wei, Choi Woosik & Gong Yoo - and face more questions than realizations: why does the film look like a commercial? How does this AI world operate? Hanggang cameo nalang ba si Gong Yoo? If the story i…

Nag-break daw sila? Walang break-break sa Hallyu lovin’!In this episode, we’re back with life updates and a recap of all the Hallyu things we did during our season break. From Mon’s SVTpallooza and almost bumping into the boys in Berlin, to Pia’s K-variety marathon featuring Culinary Class Wars (which has her craving more), and Trency's sore eyes s…

CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF HALLYU LOVE! We marked this special milestone with a live show on YouTube and Facebook, celebrating alongside YOU—our amazing listeners! For this episode, we were joined by three incredible listeners: Maka, DM, and Ria, who’ve been with us through countless episodes. They shared their Hallyu journeys, how they discovered…

Who knew our discussion about Exhuma would go this deep???In this clip from our episode on the hit Kmovie Exhuma, we talk about the movie's theme of borders: invisible, delicate demarcations - between north and south, life and death - that serve as both bridge and barrier. And in this discussion, we realize how Exhuma is not just a horror movie but…

IU, BAKIT MO KAMI PINAPAIYAK???In this clip, we dive into our favorite tracks from IU's recent album The Winning - and how these have uplifted and inspired us. Tears were definitely shed as we talk about the positive emotional and mental impact her songs had on us. We love you so much IU!Listen to the full episode where we celebrate IU's comeback w…

Another SEVENTEEN episode??? Hindi niyo pa ba kami kilala?? But for those who are new here, this special solo episode with Trency will give you an idea on the kind of CARATs we are. You’ll see some special clips from previous SEVENTEEN episodes: how we started off as a CARATs, the extent of our delulus (maghanda kayo mgaHoshi, Dino & DK biased), wh…

Yes we LOVED the cast... but did the writing really serve?In this cut of our Drama Debates episode, we dive into the hit Kdrama Lovely Runner with mixed feelings. We get real on our thoughts about the charming cast, all that intense kilig, and parts of the show that fell short. With some of us finishing the show and others not, get ready for a vari…

Who run the world? GIRLS! 💪In this clip, we gush over how much we love that the sisters—Samdal, Jindal, and Haedal—and their mom, Ko Mija, are the heart and soul of Welcome to Samdalri. We’re all about how the local economy thrives because of the Henyos, the amazing female divers! 🌊👩‍🦳We are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!#welcometosamdalri #sh…

Is Hoshi the brightest persimmon in the basket? Yes he is. More of our favorite Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN moments in the full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGo9Q-p6N6wWe also went stupidly obsessed about their Italy itinerary! Check out our video on this here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC4ljvMPnT8We are also on Spotify and Apple …

SURPRISE yeoreobun! 🎉Even though we're on a season break, we’ve got a special treat for you—a 3-episode mini-series! This time, each of our hosts is going solo, spilling the tea on their favorite 1 to Sarang moments.Pia dives deep into the land of K-Dating shows and, of course, talks about love! Plus, she’s dropping a never-before-seen video from t…

Nana Tour really showed us that if you travel with SEVENTEEN it’s going to be chaotic and fun - with splashes of tenderness and love! Paano ba kami makakasama sa next outing???Check out the full episode of our Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN review here:We also went stupidly obsessed about their Italy itinerary! Check out our video on this here:We are als…

Is Hallyu still healing? For a lot of us, we found Hallyu during troubling times and it became a refuge where we can figure ourselves out, find comfort or escape our daily stresses. But now that we are here, halfway through 2024, what is Hallyu for us? For our Season 5 finalé, we talk about the parts of Hallyu that don't excite us: Kdramas that don…

Kilig or kilabot? Sweet or scary? Why not both??? And Viuph’s latest viral hit K-dating show Possessed Love (also known as Fortunetellers Love in Korea) is exactly that enchanting mix. In this show, 8 fortunetellers (tarot card readers, saju masters and shamans) come together to find their fated match. And we are obsessed! In this episode, we talk …

Our favorite actor, award-winner Song Kang Ho, is finally in a Kdrama! But despite this buzz, Uncle Samsik, Disney+’s period drama about the politics of 1960s South Korea, has gone under the radar. In this episode, we talk about our thoughts and feelings about the show, Song Kang Ho’s performance as Uncle Samsik, the politics that still resonate in…

Love is love! And in this special Pride Month episode we brought in a guest: fellow CARAT, BL & GL expert, our podcast sunbaenim and proud bading, VP Gregorio of The Shippers and Tsaastrology podcasts! VP talks to us about how he found Kpop and Kdrama, what to love about BLs (Boys’ Love ) and GLs (Girls’ Love), his thoughts on queer-baiting in ente…

Budol is real – and we’re talking about the criminal kind. In this episode, we dive into the dark side of Korean culture and talk about real-life scam stories that have inspired some of our favorite Kdramas. From real estate cons, to ghost surgeries, to catfishing, we tell these tales so we understand that not all of Hallyu is sugar and spice. ----…

The debates are on as we talk about our latest Kdramas: Lovely Runner, The Atypical Family and Frankly Speaking! In this episode, we talk about what we feel about these shows, their hits and misses, and if they are worth the watch. And, inspired by these shows' life lessons, we get into a hot debate about good intentions, happiness and honesty. Epi…

Kim Namjoon is free. And we bask in this freedom, expressed so thoughtfully and openly, in his latest album Right Place, Wrong Person - an experimental undertaking that tries to capture the raging whirlwind of thoughts in RM's head as he finds himself weighed down by his global persona and his inevitable military service. In this episode, we break …

Say the name! SEVENTEEN! Of course, we will never miss this opportunity to talk about our favorite boys and their comeback album 17 is Right Here. In this episode, we share our thoughts about the title track, the unit songs and their music videos: the meaning behind the imageries of Maestro, how we are obsessed about Lalali, what we missed in Spell…

We love our Hallyu life but there are some things about the culture we sometimes struggle to understand. In this episode, we talk about a few of the K-quirks from Kdrama and Kpop that confuse us – from food habits to home routines, from birthday traditions to landian methods – in the hopes that we finally get to truly understand them. ------- New e…

It’s another 1 to Sarang adventure time! We celebrated Monica’s birthday at the heart of Korean culture in the Philippines – Angeles and Clark, Pampangaaaa! In our first in person recording (yes, magkaibigang tunay po kami as you will see), we talk about our many stops in this overnight trip to Angeles Korea Town – this aesthetic café, the largest …

Kilig, iyak, galit, tawa - lahat na ng emotions meron sa Queen of Tears! Why is this KDrama such a huge hit not just in Korea but also here in the Philippines? In this episode we interview Yael Yuzon, main vocalist of Sponge Cola, who like the rest of us watched each episode! Pero unlike us, siya nagsulat ng kanta in 10 minutes at lumipad sa Korea …

This time we want … girl groups! We are so excited about all the freshly debuted GGs and the exciting songs and fresh concepts they have to offer. In this episode, we are talking about BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, UNIS, and VCHA! And of course we can’t resist including the group behind our national summer anthem so yes we’ll be talking about BINI too! What …

Hypnotizing shamanic rituals, a ghost that can cross oceans, a nine-foot supernatural samurai and some heavy Korean history get all tangled up in the hit movie, Exhuma, starring Choi Minsik, Kim Go Eun, Lee Do Hyun and Yoo Hai Jin. We (bravely) caught this intriguing film at the cinemas, and it got us talking! Listen in as we discuss the its storyt…

Isang order po ng chicken nugget with extra sabaw, joseyo. We take a break from the usual Kdramas with this uniquely funny, weirdly entertaining show from Netflix called Chicken Nugget, starring our favorites Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong. In this episode, we talk about our favorite LOL moments, the messages hidden behind the absurdity, and if t…

Too many shows, too little time! Let us help you narrow down your next binge watch as we talk about some of the shows we are currently watching: from laugh-out-loud,super sabaw sitcoms, to heartfelt dating shows featuring siblings, and to a local adaptation of a classic Kdrama. We also talk about a tattooed Lee Do Hyun, ang mga pinaglalaban ni Kim …

This Korean movie broke box office records when it was released back in 2012… but will it break our hearts this 2024? In this episode we take on the film Architecture 101, which stars a very youthful Bae Suzy and Lee Je Hoon, and iskul-bukol Jo Jung Suk. We talk about our experiences watching the film, what we like and not like about it, and ultima…

After two long years, IU announced her comeback with her album ‘The Winning’. Although we’ve always known she’s a winner, listening to her latest tracks made us understand exactly why. IU crooned about eternal love, bopped about blooming into a sprout, and sang about how she stanned herself. In this episode we go deep into why she deserves all the …

There’s a thin, fragile line between the work of good and the work of evil. And not everyone is capable of existing in that gray, tumultuous space. In this episode, we dive into another Netflix Kdrama, A Killer Paradox, and talk about how the characters navigate this line while grasping at their humanity. We also discuss how the visuals, treatment …

Ciao bella un bello Carats! How’s your PNTD (Post Nana Tour Depression)? If you still find yourself saluté-ing every possible moment, reminisce with us in this episode as we talk about all our favorite moments from the show: from the boys’ chaotic “kidnapping”, the Italian food-eating, the hot air balloon-ing, the talent show performing, ALL that b…

When storms are raging, and the sea that is life is rough and unkind, how do you keep yourself from going under? Netflix's Welcome to Samdal-ri, in all its cute moments and bright characters, got us thinking about life's hard truths.Join us as we talk about our favorite moments from the show, and how it made us reflect back on our own struggles and…

Where Seventeen goes, we Follow… to Bulacan! We start Season 5 right by talking about our favorite boys and their fantastic, jaw dropping, heart-stopping, concert-edging (insert all possible adjectives here) stadium concert at the Philippine Stadium. We talk about THAT amazing intro, how we felt about our first cart experience, the songs that we ne…

We have just entered our terrible two’s! Terribly good, that is! And we would not have been able to grow had it not been for you, our terribly beautiful and supportive listeners. In this episode we recorded LIVE on YouTube, we reflect on our 2023, how our relationship with Hallyu has evolved and how we envision our 2024 to be. We also look back at …

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Which is why for our season finale and holiday special, we decided to have our own little Company Christmas Party! We’ve packed this episode with games, messages of thanks, a raffle for our favorite people and a performance that we hope you guys will enjoy! We also have special appearances from three Hallyu icons of 202…

What a great world to live in where everyone treat each other with compassion and care! Netflix’s Daily Dose of Sunshine gives us a look at that world through the eyes of psychiatric ward nurse Jung Da Eun. Beautifully crafted to show the characters’ inner worlds, this Kdrama asks us to empathize so we can try to understand the struggles people fac…

On the first day of Christmas, South Korea gave to me Gyeongsong Creature in a pear tree! The December holidays are almost here and Hallyu is gifting us with a bunch of new Kdramas and a Kdating show to wrap up 2023! In this episode, we talk about our first impressions of these shows based on their trailers and show descriptions (c/o of our friend,…

We love ourselves a drama about the 90s but add in a band, friendship, and a good looking cast? We are so there! Join us as we time travel with Twinkling Watermelon to 1995 with all the charms, kilig, and self-discovery that comes along with it. Because really, all it takes is a sprinkling of youth to make us shine! -------Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠…

We are die-hard, sometimes (sometimes?!?) delulu, Kpop boy group stans but now we are gearing up for our girl group era: will we ever stan a GG more than a BG??? In this episode, we talk about our girl group journeys, the unmistakable power of the current generation of girl groups, and what we think it'll mean for Kpop's future. -------Music by ⁠⁠⁠…

Delulu-ing is extra sweet when we do it in celebration of this addicting snack! 11/11 is Pepero Day, a marketing scheme that has become South Korea’s much-anticipated annual celebration of love and gratitude. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this day and how some Hallyu stars celebrated it. But most importantest of them all is we read …

Only Seventeen can bring us to heaven and back! We’ve got our head in the clouds with their much-anticipated comeback album, the festively vibrant, Seventeenth Heaven! And with us in this comeback high is our dear friend, fellow Carat and the shining diamond behind TwoTeenTours & Tridem Tours, Mara Andres! In this episode, we fan-girl to the high-h…

"May uwi si nanay... si nanay... sa bahay... na kimchi..." Because in this Halloween episode magtatakutan tayo, haunted Hallyu-style! With stories from our beloved Kpop, Kvariety and Kdrama faves. Featuring: 🎃 The Haunting of Exo at Shin Dong Shin HS 🎃 The Spirits of Sampoong Department Store 🎃 Mama-moomoo 🎃 Kwangsoo and the Eyes by the Window 🎃 I …

KIM SEON HO IS BACK - with deadly guns and even deadlier dimples! Ages ago, we caught The Childe, his first film and his return to mainstream entertainment, at the cinemas to support our Good Boy and see every pore on his face in the big screen. And we did not expect to get Kim Seon Ho the Baddest Baddie: sexy vices, Tarantino-esque moves, and dang…

It's no denying that at the heart of all the Korean content we consume lies the spicy warmth of Korean food. And who makes sure this heart continues to beat louder and prouder but Chef Paik Jungwon! We heard that beat - with every Kvariety, Kdocu and appearance that he has made - and found ourselves in his latest K-Food restaurant in Manila, Saemae…

If you haven't seen Disney+'s Moving, then this is your sign to go watch it. If you have, then we have much to talk about. This beautifully crafted Kdrama about super humans and their real life struggles moved us to literal tears with its intricate story, breathtaking scenes and sincere, heartfelt core. Easily our best for 2023. In this episode, we…