Everyone’s pretty, everyone eventually gets down to it, no-one throws up, and occasionally steam comes out of someone’s ears. Is there more to cute Korean dramas than this?

Turns out yes, yes there is, as positive psychologist and K-drama stan Anya Pearse explains.

• (00:00) - A lot of thought wente into this
• (00:11) - Introduction
• (00:57) - What makes K-dramas different?
• (04:39) - Anya’s pick: Extraordinary Attorney Woo
• (09:02) - Mark’s pick: I am Not a Robot
• (12:50) - Anya’s pick: Are You Human?
• (16:21) - Mark’s pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon
• (22:03) - Anya’s pick: Navillera
• (25:58) - Mark’s pick: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
• (30:10) - Anya’s pick: Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung
• (34:13) - Mark’s pick: It’s OK Not to be OK
• (38:27) - Anya’s pick: 100 Days My Prince
• (40:42) - Mark’s pick: Queen of Tears
• (42:31) - We’re on a break!
• (44:24) - Get List Envy +
• (45:37) - Back to the show
• (45:46) - Building the final list
• (46:45) - Honourable mentions
• (47:40) - Strong female leads need not apply

If this episode has made you happy and you want to keep feeling happy, Anya’s Unlocking Happiness online summit is available to watch for free.