K-Drama on the Rocks

Alycia and Sarah have some big feelings about the 2012 K drama, Big. This series was created by the Hong Sisters (creators of Hwayugi [A Korean Odyssey] and Hotel Del Luna) and stars Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung, Bae Suzy and Shin Won Ho. The first part of the episode is a spoiler-free review of the series. Spoilers start at 21:03. 

Alycia and Sarah throwback to their OG recording quality in honor of the two-year anniversary of K Drama on the Rocks! In this episode our hosts spill tea, champagne, and bourbon as they reflect on the past two years of cocktails and K drama. True Beauty coverage & wrap-up starts at 83:35:00. 

Happy Easter, K-bunnies! After a month-long break from recording, Tara and Balycia get back to it with episodes 9 through 12 of True Beauty. This episode was paired with a moscow mule. Find us on insta @kdramaotr or email us at kdramaotr@gmail.com! 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episodes 5 through 9 of the 2021 drama, True Beauty! Pour yourself a shot of vodka and message us - Do you have your own middle school makeup horror stories? Follow us on insta @kdramaotr and email us at kdramaotr@gmail.com! 

Sarah and Alycia cover episodes 1-4 of the *hilarious* new k-drama, True Beauty. We paired this episode with the vodka-based cocktails Orange Creamsicle (Alycia) and Bloody Mary (Sarah). Make the cocktails along with us on insta @kdramaotr and watch True Beauty with us (for free) on viki.com! We want to hear from you - are you Team Suho, Team Seojun, or Team Jugyeong?? Comment or email us at kdramaotr@gmail.com! 

Alycia and Sarah introduce K Drama on the Rock's newest series, True Beauty! We give context on the Korean education system, talk Webtoons, and relive middle school nightmares. This show is being paired with vodka, truly one of the most versatile spirits that can be "made up" into any drink! True Beauty is a 2020-21 high school drama that you can watch for free on Viki.com. It is based on the South Korean Webtoon, "True Beauty." We want to hear from you! Send us your most cringe-worthy middle school moments, your fave vodka cocktail recipes, and your Webtoons must-read list via email (kdramaotr@gmail.com) or DM @kdramaotr on insta. 

Sarah and Alycia wrap up Tale of the Nine Tailed with this fourth installment! We were pissed about the ending - were you?? This episode was paired with a Jack Frost Martini. Find the recipe and make the cocktail along with us @kdramaotr on instagram! Don't forget to drop us a DM, rate, review - we love to hear from you! You can watch Tale of the Nine Tailed for *free* on Viki.com.

In this third installment covering Tale of the Nine Tailed, Alycia and Sarah LOL, cry their eyes out, and have strong saranghae feels. This episode was paired with a Candy Cane Martini. Find the recipe and make the cocktail along with us @kdramaotr on instagram! Don't forget to drop us a DM, rate, review - we love to hear from you! You can watch Tale of the Nine Tailed for *free* on Viki.com. 

Sarah and Alycia talk about the appearance of multi-tailed foxes in Asian folklore, the archetypes set in Korean Fantasy dramas, and episodes 5 through 8 of Tale of the Nine Tailed. Watch along with us for free on Rakuten Viki! 

Alycia and Sarah welcome the holiday season with peppermint schnapps, hot cocoa, and the first four episodes of our new drama: Tale of the Nine-Tailed! Watch this show along with us (for free!) at Rakuten Viki. 

Sarah and Alycia wrap up A Korean Odyssey in part 2 of our finale extravaganza! 

In this two-part finale to A Korean Odyssey, Alycia and Sarah sip bourbon and discuss episodes 17 and 18. 

Sarah and Alycia remind our listeners to GO VOTE!! and discuss episodes 15 and 16 of A Korean Odyssey. This week's cocktail was a whiskey sour. Catch the recipe and more on our instagram @kdramaotr! 

Alycia and Graham react to the Korean horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (available on Amazon Prime). Sarah keeps her eyes closed the whole time. Happy Halloween, spoopies! Drink moderately - Drama macabre-ly! 

Alycia and Sarah battle droopy microphones, loud trucks, and early bedtimes to bring you this week's episode of K Drama on the Rocks. In this episode we drink a delicious honey and bourbon-based cocktail called Gold Rush and cover parts 13 and 14 of A Korean Odyssey/Hwayugi, found on Viki and Netflix. Find the cocktail recipe and send us your feedback via our Instagram page @kdramaotr. Drink responsibly - Drama recklessly! 

Sarah and Alycia come back from their summer hiatus with a note-swapping, tea-spilling, feud-inducing episode of K Drama on the Rocks! In this episode we discuss parts 11 and 12 of A Korean Odyssey, available on Netflix and Viki. 

Alycia and Sarah record on the front porch, drink mint juleps, and talk through episodes 9 and 10 of A Korean Odyssey (available on Netflix). This episode was recorded on July 8, 2020. 

In this week's episode, Alycia and Sarah discuss the BLM movement, dodge rogue wasps, celebrate Alycia's birthday, and cover episode 8 of A Korean Odyssey (available on Netflix and Viki).    Recorded on June 7, 2020. 

Sarah and Alycia record in the garage and drink Manhattans for episodes 6 & 7 of A Korean Odyssey! 

Alycia, Sarah, and special guest Liz drink bourbon milk punch and discuss episodes 4 and 5 of A Korean Odyssey. 

Sarah & Alycia drink an old fashioned and discuss episode 3 of A Korean Odyssey. 

Alycia and Sarah discuss Episode 2 of A Korean Odyssey and drink an Old Fashioned. For the recipe & more, follow @kdramaotr on Instagram! 

Sarah and Alycia kick off season two of KDOTR with a shot of bourbon and their new show, A Korean Odyssey - Available on both Neflix and Viki.

Sarah and Alycia talk long-distance Monopoly, baby BMs, and episode one of Hi Bye Mama. 

Alycia and Sarah share life updates and podcast updates in the wake of quarantine life. 

Sarah and Alycia discuss the final episode of Strong Girl Bong Soon and wrap up the series by discussing Tinder, favorite drinks, and the podcast's next season.   Recorded in February 2020. 

Alycia and Sarah talk Superbowl Sunday, comfy chairs, and episode 15 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is the Strawberry Rum Smash. Find the recipe on our Instagram @kdramaotr! 

Sarah and Alycia talk student debt, full-body tattoos, and fireworks in this week's episode of K Drama on the Rocks. This week's cocktail is called The Firework. Find the recipe on our Instagram @kdramaotr!  If you think you may be in an abusive relationship, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org / 1-800-799-7233

 Alycia & Sarah feel the burn while they discuss episode 13 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is Fire From Heaven. Find the recipe & video on Instagram @kdramaotr! 

Alycia and Sarah talk Thanksgiving break, bizarre dreams, and episode 12 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is the B.S. Bulldog! Recipe & video can be found on Instagram @kdramaotr. 

Sarah and Alycia discuss episode 11 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is The Whispering Alien! Recipe can be found on Instagram @kdramaotr. 

Alycia & Sarah combat colds, covetousness, and cringey cocktails in this week's episode of K-Drama on the Rocks! The recipe for this week's cocktail, the Covetous Matcha Mojito, can be found on our Instagram @kdramaotr. 

Sarah and Alycia give a spoiler-less review of the new movie Parasite, from director Bong Joon-ho. 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episode 9 of Strong Girl Bong Soon! Featuring the buttered pomegranate rum cocktail, Love's Sacrifice. Recipes can be found on the KDOTR Insta, @kdramaotr.    The Moth story Sarah references in this episode is "Don't Patronise Me," told by ​Pádraig ÓTuama. 

Alycia and Sarah host a Train to Busan watch party and learn the lesson that you can never beat your mom. This minisode is the precursor to our full Halloween special, where we will have in-depth analysis of the film. 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episode 8 of Strong Girl Bong Soon, available on Viki. The cocktail for this episode was The Toothless Shark. Find the recipe on our Instagram @kdramaotr! 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episode 7 of Strong Girl Bong Soon! This week's cocktail is called Grandma's Peach Fuzz. Find the recipe on our instagram @kdramaotr! 

Sarah and Alycia talk fearless outfits, toxic masculinity, and King Kong in this week's episode of K-Drama on the Rocks. Our cocktail was the Tiny King Kong. Find the recipe on our Instagram @kdramaotr! 

Alycia, Sarah, and a guest star discuss episode 5 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is the Green Eyed Monster Martini. The recipe and step-by-step instructions can be found on our Instagram @kdramaotr. K bye! 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episode 4 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is Bong Soon's Apple Rum Punch! Ingredients: spiced rum, lemon juice, apple cider, ginger ale. Garnish with lemon slices, apple slices, and mint. 

Sarah and Alycia talk Lion King, salted licorice, and Episode 3 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is the Dum Dum Daiquiri, in honor of Min Hyuk. Ingredients: Cotton candy, white rum, lime, rosé and/or sparkling rosé, candy to taste. See how to make this cocktail on our Instagram, @kdramaotr! 

Alycia and Sarah discuss episode 2 of Strong Girl Bong Soon. This week's cocktail is a Muddled Murder Mystery Mojito! Ingredients: Cucumber, fresh mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, white or silver rum, club soda, ice. See how to make this cocktail on our Instagram, @kdramaotr! 

Sarah and Alycia introduce the drama Strong Girl Bong Soon and discuss episode 1. This week's cocktail is a Dobong-dong Mule. Ingredients: White or silver rum, lime juice, agave nectar or honey, raspberries, ginger beer, ice. See how to make this cocktail on Instagram @kdramaotr!    Thanks to Bess for our cover art, @echorobot for our theme music, and James at Infuxn for tolerating our shenanigans! 

An introduction to the podcast K-Drama on the Rocks, the podcast that pairs Korean dramas with cocktails.