Trope Study: Forced Proximity

<p>We discuss the delicious, tried-and-true trope of forced proximity and which Kdramas do it best, from office projects gone wrong (or right) to only one bed. We also make another plea for a bodyguard and idol romance. We mention lots of books and Kdramas so tune in!</p><p>Kpop Rec of the Week:<br>Social Path by Stray Kids</p><p>Books mentioned:<br>The Alien's Escape by Ella Maven<br>Snowbound at Winter: Hot Winter's Night by Lia Riley<br>Best Worst Mistake by Lia Riley<br>Show Me Wonders by Riley Nash (this is the train romance Megan couldn't remember the  name of)<br>The Hating Game by Sally Thorne<br>On The Island by Tracey Garvis Graves</p><p><a href="https://www.afternoonadelight.com/newsletter"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a><br>Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place to get it. Sign up <a href="https://www.afternoonadelight.com/newsletter"><strong>HERE</strong></a>!</p><p><br>Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona"><strong>HERE</strong></a> for your free Audible trial.<br>*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*</p><p><br>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 <a href="http://www.afternoonadelight.com/">www.afternoonadelight.com</a> for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Build an appetite for juicy living with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-bananas/id1697954596">It's Bananas</a>, a podcast where the fruit maven shares how tasting new and diverse fruits leads to self-discovery, joy, and connection; and <a href="https://www.afternoonaasks.com/">Afternoona Asks</a> where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnec