The Certified Noonas: Kdrama, Kpop, and More
Your Oppas call us Noona. We are the Certified Noonas: Your sisters in the shared love of Asian entertainment. From kdrama to kpop, jdrama to Thai, we‘ll probably talk about it. Connect with us on social @CertifiedNoonas
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Episodes
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Jessie, Natalia and Sky sit down to discuss the Korean and Japanese adaptations of the Webtoon "Marry My Husband." What sort of differences did they encounter, and how did they like the approaches taken to tell the same story in two wildly different ways? Check out the episode to find out!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/40R7cE2
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
It's the end of July and with that another edition of What We're Watching! The Noonas checked out historicals, isekais, legal dramas, serial killers and more, so check out the episode to find out if there's a show you should be adding to your watchlist.
As a note, apologies for Sky's audio issues in the first half of the episode, they do get fixed in the second half!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4f69OUg
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Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
As a very belated birthday treat for Jessie, the Noonas sit down to discuss one of their favourite girl groups - Red Velvet! What about these ladies and their music gets them hyped? Who are their favourite members? What sort of magic does this group hold? Listen to the episode to find out!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/40tiRZu
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Due to some (very obvious) sickness related issues, the episode that the Noonas had planned for this week got moved to next week, leading them to decide to do a nice chill episode about some of their favourite movies! What sort of cinematic treats do they suggest you curl up in the aircon to enjoy? Check out the episode to find out!
For All the Movies and Links, go to the episode post: https://bit.ly/4eJlw76
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
It's Sky's Birthday, and at her request the Noonas checked out the 2024 Live action adaptation of the Anime "Cells at Work!" Which was newly added to Netflix. Did they like the movie - possibly enough to check out the anime and manga as well? Check out the episode to find out!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4nOJwtQ
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Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
It's the end of June, so it's time for the Noonas' roundup of the dramas they checked out this month! They hit up Kpop movies, Isekai comedies, Action Horror, heartfelt dramas, and even remakes, so check out the episode to find out if there's any you want to add to your list!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/46n4Obx
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
It's Natalia's Birthday this week, and so for the second year in a row she's brought BL Santa back- an episode where she's tailor picked a Boys Love drama for each of the other Noonas to watch, and they're here to share what dramas they got and what they thought of them! Check out the episode to find out if they enjoyed the dramas they were given!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/448mFAb
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
The Noonas decided to take a little adventure in exploring the world of all things Jeff Satur- one of their favourite Thai triple threats. Why do they like this singer+songwriter/actor/model so much? Check out the episode to find out!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4l5xOIV
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
It's June, which means Natalia is back to bring you and the Noonas her take on the extensive list of Boy's Love dramas she watched last year. Her list spanned all sorts of genres, and all manner of quality, but they all had one thing in common- fellas did smooch in them, and she wants to tell you about the ones she recommends. Check out the episode to find out what Noona approved BL dramas to move to the top of your list!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4mXJOy4
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
It turns out that 10 years ago in 2015 there were a bunch of really good dramas! Wanting to highlight a few of their favourites for the drama watching crowd who might not have been around back then, the Noonas decided to do a 2015 themed Drama gems episode, where they bring you their top pick for what dramas from a decade ago they think you should check out ASAP!
Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4dLV4t9
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