Prison Playbook Deep Dive

Imagine having your dream within reach--a major league baseball debut right around the corner--when you end up in prison for aggravated assault. Hey, sometimes people deserve a beat down. But in this case, the judge has deemed you took it too far. And he was probably right. Now your dream becomes a nightmare...or does it? For Je-hyeok (played to perfection by Squid Game's Park Hae-Soo in his first ever lead role), sitting in the slammer for a year was not on his life goals bingo card. However, despite being behind bars, there is comedy and healing to be found. A fantastic cast rallies together to show that just because you've hit rock bottom, you don't have to stay there...and sometimes all you need to get back on your feet is friendship, woodworking and a few song and trivia competitions. Kpop rec of the week: Color Ring by Winner Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness.

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Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcast Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life.