

Deeper Dive...
In an effort to keep all of you up-to-date on music I need to talk more about Trot Music. You remember I was introduced to it in Divorce...

Judy T
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Gift Ideas!
Perfect for the co-worker, neighbor, boss, or potential in-laws.... your gift list can be solved with one visit to one store! A pharmacy....

Judy T
Dec 1, 20231 min read


I'll Root for You!
After the obligatory declaration of interest from one actor to another I've also noticed a curious sentiment in many Kdramas. Besides...

Judy T
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Udon vs Ramen -or- Udong vs Ramyeon
As you know, Pat is the cook amongst the Gmamas....clearly this is her post. It's a couple of days after Thanksgiving and you're...
Pat P
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Fan Meeting!
Well, we did it. Judy bought the tickets, got us a hotel room, we individually booked our airline seats, and we flew to Los Angeles for...
Pat P
Nov 22, 20233 min read


WhoHoo! It’s almost Time!
Pat and I both flew into Los Angeles to attend a Fan Meeting! One of our favorite actors, Jung Hae-In (Something in the Rain, DP, and...

Judy T
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Knives vs Shears...
I'll bet you didn't even know this was a thing! But in Korea, instead of using knives to cut meat into smaller pieces they use big,...

Judy T
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Fangirling
Naturally Pat told me I was behind the times about this topic.... Of course they have this in the US but I certainly didn't know! Anyway,...

Judy T
Nov 13, 20231 min read


Have you Eaten?
Many of you know that I am not terribly fond of cooking. Good thing I live in the US instead of Korea because fixing meals is really...

Judy T
Nov 11, 20231 min read


No drunk driving
I'm guessing that drunk driving in Korea is less common than in the USA. Why? Because in every Kdrama I've seen they invariably 'call...

Judy T
Nov 10, 20231 min read


What did you say your name was? Part One
Just like in American film, tv, and music, Koreans have stage names. This is where it gets sticky for a Kdrama lover who doesn’t know...
Pat P
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Good News / Bad News
An interesting side affect of Joseon Period Kdramas is the fact that I see so many senior actors. During the Joseon Period the emperor...

Judy T
Nov 3, 20231 min read


Giant Piece of Lettuce
I've told you I like the eating they do on Kdramas. No fussy table manners here or tiny bites. One of my favorite sights is when an...

Judy T
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Why didn’t we think of this?
This is in the “duh” department. Have you noticed when Kdrama actors are making food that requires mixing by hand they always use plastic...
Pat P
Oct 29, 20231 min read


People Magazine must be frustrated...
If you want to cause a problem for Kdrama/Kpop Idols simply say they're dating so and so. That innocuous statement will be pounced on by...

Judy T
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Memorials & Respect
I've talked a bit about deaths in Korea but I think I'll expand. I hope this post will be considered respectful as that is my intent! I...

Judy T
Oct 24, 20231 min read


As we age...
Judy here. You can spot different generations on Kdramas simply by the women's clothes. 20's and 30's the skirts are 3" long 40's and...

Judy T
Oct 21, 20231 min read


Alright, alright... music!
Alert! For some reason our website had a glitch & this post disappeared. So I am reposting it here... If you have already seen it,...

Judy T
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Room Cafes
Judy here... per an article in the Korean Herald (you read this too, don't you?) the Korean government is cracking down on Room Cafes. In...

Judy T
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Sending Best Wishes...
If you really, really, really support a Kdrama actor you can actually hire a Food Truck - or Coffee Truck - to visit their work site. ...

Judy T
Oct 15, 20231 min read