Romance Through the Genres with Becky (Ep. 163)

Romance Through the Genres with Becky (Ep. 163)

Author: Tea And Soju Podcast February 11, 2026 Duration: 1:27:35

This week on Tea and Soju, I’m joined by Becki for a swoon-worthy chat in Romance Through the Genres. We’re exploring romance across Asian dramas—from fluffy rom-coms to intense melodramas and historical epics—and how love stories shine in different genres and countries.


Expect cozy vibes, plenty of fangirling, and lots of recommendations for every romance mood. Grab your drink of the day, get comfy, and join us for a warm chat about love on screen.


Dramas mentioned:

Liliana picks: (more serious romance)

• My Mr Mermaid

• Unrequited Love

• Crush

• Will Love in Spring

• Meet Yourself

• Begin Again (2024 version)

All fluff/romcom

• Intense Love

• The Day of Becoming You

• You Are so Sweet


Historical:

• The Legendary Life of Queen Lau

• New Life Behins

• Queen Love and War

• Love and Redemption

• A Girl Like Me


Honourable mentions:

• The Prisoner of Beauty

• Blossom

• Story of Kunning Palace

• The Red Sleeve

• Love in the Clouds

• When Destiny Beings the Demon

• Love Between Fairy and Devil

• Love Like the Galaxy



Becki picks: (more serious romance)

• Welcome to Salmadari

• Fake it Till you Make it

• All these Years

• Twinkling Watermelon

• The First Frost


All fluff/romcom

• Episode 7 special

• Lovesick Ellie

• Love to Hate You


Historical

• The Romanc of Tiger and Rose

• Love Game in Eastern Fantasy


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