OKGYEONG, HOW COULD YOU. Judy and Linda are flabbergasted by the choices in episodes 9-12 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan.

 

TW: suicide attempt

 

Digressions:  

1:01 - The political situation in Korea, at time of recording (December 13)

4:54 - Linda watched "1987: When The Day Comes", which feels apropos at this time. Remember history, people!

6:37 - Judy is loving the second season of "Arcane" on Netflix. Even if you know nothing about League of Legends videogame, you won't regret checking out this beautiful work of animation.

8:47 - Linda finished rewatching "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (25, 21) and finally understands why they broke up in the end!

11:11 - Judy watched the Netflix series, "Bodies", a sci-fi thriller that starts off really cool, but why do they always aim for a second season that they're probably not gonna get?

14:02 - Linda watched "Wicked", and there's no doubt that the songs are great, but 3 hours for part 1? Yikes.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

국극: [gook-geuk] traditional Korean musical theatre.

판소리: [pan-so-ri] traditional Korean singing.

재수없어: [jeh-soo-up-seo] "You're unlucky".

넌 한번도 날 완전히 가진 적이 없어: [neon-han-beon-do-nal-wan-jeon-hee-gah-jin-jeok-ee-up-seo] "You've never once had me completely".

너무 답답했어, 정말: [neo-moo-dap-dap-het-suh-jeong-mal] "I was so frustrated, honestly".

 

 

Audio clips:

김태성 (Kim TaeSeong) - "1987" - "그날이 오면" (When The Day Comes)

Imagine Dragons - "Arcane" - "Enemy"

Jon Opstad - "Bodies" - "Main Title"

Ariana Grande - "Wicked" - "Popular"

 

 

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JEONGNYEON, NO. JEONGNEYON, YES. Judy and Linda yelled at the screen so much during episodes 5-8 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan.

 

 

Digressions:  

0:51 - Listener E-mails!

11:52 - Linda is re-watching "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯, 스물하나). Should she finally finish "Mister Sunshine" (미스터션샤인)? 

12:30 - Judy watched "Batman: The Caped Crusader" on Prime, and it was reminiscent of the great "Batman: The Animated Series" from the 90s, but with a modern take.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

국극: [gook-geuk] traditional Korean musical theatre.

 

 

 

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DAMMIT OKGYEONG, WHY ARE YOU SO COOL?!?! Judy and Linda discuss episodes 2-4 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan.

 

 

Digressions:  

1:28 - Listener E-mails!

10:41 - Some follow-up to stuff we talked about in episode 209

11:53 - Judy read "Yellowface" by Rebecca F. Kuang, and it was an interesting read that makes one think about racism and tokenism.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

기생:  [gi-seng] female entertainer or artist; often a courtesan.

국극: [gook-geuk] traditional Korean musical theatre.

귀찮아: [gwi-chan-ah] "It's annoying" or "It's troublesome".

 

 

Audio clips:

Maeran Gukgeukdan - "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" - "Eheya"

OH MY GIRL (오마이걸) - "Nonstop" (살짝 설렜어)

 

 

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YOU GOTTA WATCH JEONGNYEON. It's been so long since we've been this excited about a TV show. Judy and Linda are so glad that there are actually interesting K-dramas out now!

 

 

Digressions:  

1:48 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails!

24:52 - Linda watched "Soulmate" (소울메이트), because Byeon WooSeok was in it, and liked it!

27:03 - "Alien: Romulus" was very similar to the original "Alien" movie, but it was a great theatre experience.

35:28 - Linda tried "Welcome to Samdal-ri" (웰컴 투 삼달리) and "Mr. Queen" (철인왕후) and was NOT pleased.

38:23 - "Agatha All Along" is one of the few Marvel shows worth watching on Disney+. Kathryn Hahn continues to be excellent!

40:36 - Linda was so bored that she watched all of "Popstar Academy" on Netflix. 

43:19 - Jet Lag: The Game is a Youtube channel that will hook any "Amazing Race" fans! Check it out if you love travelling and drama-free reality shows.

45:32 - "Nobody Wants This" is a series on Netflix with people who actually talk through their relationship problems like adults? Gasp!

 

 

48:04 - Linda literally fell asleep approximately 10 minutes into "Dear Hyeri Haeri" (나의 해리에게), starring Shin HyeSun and Lee JinWook. It's from some channel called ENA, but who cares, you guys. If you really want to use "Hyeri" in the English title, then just change the name to 혜리 [SCREEEE].

 

1:03:11 - "A Virtuous Business" (정숙한 세일즈) is a JTBC show set in the 1990s about small town ladies selling adult products and finding their inner power. It stars Kim SoYeon and Kim SunYoung. Judy is intrigued, but it needs to ramp up soon!

 

1:12:30 - "Family By Choice" (조립식 가족) is also a JTBC drama starring Jung ChaeYeon, Hwang InYoup and Bae HyunSung. We found the child actors adorable, and really liked the idea of people coming together and depending on each other. 

 

1:27:03 - "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이) is a tvN drama based on a webtoon about female theatre groups in the 1950s. It stars Kim TaeRi, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan. We LOVE it and you should watch it. 

 

 

Some Korean terms:

방청객: [bang-cheong-gaek] audience member.

오빠: [o-ppa] "older brother"; familiar way of addressing an older man by a woman; also used by women to address their boyfriends.

판소리: [pan-so-ri] traditional Korean singing.

국극: [gook-geuk] traditional Korean musical theatre.

 

Audio clips:

Benjamin Wallfisch - "Alien: Romulus" - "The Chrysalis"

Christophe Beck, Michael Paraskevas - "Agatha All Along" - "Agatha's Theme"

KATSEYE - "Touch"

Maeran Gukgeukdan - "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" - "Eheya"

 

 

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WHADDYA MEAN YOU DIDN'T NOTICE THE HOT BOY LIVING ACROSS THE STREET? Judy and Linda are delighted by the breath of fresh air that is episodes 1-4 of "Lovely Runner" (선재 업고 튀어), a tvN drama starring Byeon WooSeok and Kim HyeYoon. 

 

 

Digressions:  

0:59 - Listener E-mails!

 

   

Some Korean terms:

트로트: [teu-ro-teu] genre of Korean music favoured by older generations.

가수: [gah-soo] singer.

온천: [on-cheon] hot springs.

비빔밥: [bi-bim-bap] literally "mixed rice"; a dish of rice with various vegetables and side dishes mixed together.

 

 

 

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DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR. DON'T BOTHER WATCHING THIS DRAMA. Judy and Linda are dumbfounded by "Miss Night and Day" (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀), the JTBC drama starring Jung EunJi, Lee JungEun and Choi JinHyuk. 

 

  Since we have decided to abandon this nonsensical show, we will instead be starting "Lovely Runner" (선재 업고 튀어), starring Byeon WooSeok and Kim HyeYoon.      

Digressions:  

1:09 - Listener E-mails!

10:29 - Linda has started "Lovely Runner" (선재 업고 튀어) and is now hooked!

12:34 - Judy watched "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" in the theatres and enjoyed it very much.

15:40 - We've misled you! "Road to Avonlea" is not all free on GazeboTV after all, sadly. There are still some free episodes, so you can still check those out!

16:47 - Judy finally finished watching "Fallout" on Amazon Prime, starring Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten. It was a stylish adaptation of a beloved video game series, and you should check it out. Apparently Judy is on an apocalypse kick.

20:21 - Judy and Linda finished watching the third season of "Bridgerton" and it was predictably boring. Who cares anymore about this conflict, you guys.

23:57 - Judy picked up Sophie Kinsella's "The Burnout" on a whim in a physical bookstore! Even if you're not a fan of the "Confessions of a Shopaholic" series, this is a nice light read.

   

Some Korean terms:

상궁: [sang-goong] court lady.

공무원: [gong-moo-won] government worker.

주민등록번호: [joo-min-deung-lok-beon-ho] Resident Registration Number.

 

 

Audio Credits:

Tom Holkenborg - "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" - "The Stowaway"

Ramin Djawadi - "Fallout" - "Vault 33"

 

 

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AS USUAL, I BLAME CONFUCIUS. Judy and Linda wish they got a more down-to-earth storyline with the same characters from "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕), the tvN drama, starring Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun.

  "Miss Night and Day" (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀) is the frontrunner for our next drama to cover. It stars Jung EunJi and Lee JungEun. It looks goofy, but it's the best we got right now. Please let us know what you guys are watching!    

Digressions:  

1:18 - Listener E-mails!

7:00 - Linda watched "Civil War", starring Kirsten Dunst, and found it thoroughly depressing as the premise becomes ever increasingly plausible. 

9:12 - Judy started watching "The Acolyte", starring Lee JungJae, Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto and Carrie-Anne Moss. The editing is a bit odd, but she is loving Lee JungJae's foray into mainstream entertainment. Click here to watch the "PingGyeGo" (핑계고) episode that we talk about!

12:27 - Linda was quickly bored by the second half of "Bridgerton" season 3. More of the same, you guys, more of the same.

14:12 - Judy and Robert were HOOKED on "X-Men '97". If you remember the original animated series from the 90s, you MUST watch. Click here to watch "Road to Avonlea" on GazeboTV! Nostalgia!!!

 

 

Some Korean terms:

검은 머리 짐승은 거두는 게 아니다: [geom-eun-meo-ri-jim-seung-eun-geo-doo-neun-geh-ah-ni-da] literally "One should not raise a black-haired animal"; a proverb warning against helping ungrateful people; unfortunately used to warn against adopting orphans.

 

 

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YOU'RE ALL BETTER NOW! Judy and Linda have words about episodes 13-16 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye.

  Next episode will be about "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕), starring Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun. Please wish Judy luck as she power binges the entire series before the next recording.    

Digressions:  

0:54 - New Patreon donor and Listener E-mails!

11:53 - Judy watched "Shardlake", which is a mystery mini-series set in Tudor England. It was a fine way to kill some time.

14:54 - Like everyone else in the world, Linda has started watching season 3 of "Bridgerton". And like everyone else in the world, we can't remember exactly what happened at the end of season 2. 

18:09 - Linda watched "20th Century Girl" (20세기 소녀), starring Kim YooJung and Byeon WooSeok. Byeon WooSeok is so hot right now.

21:43 - Linda tried the first 2 episode of "Abbot Elementary". It's almost summer vacation, teachers! Stay strong!

 

 

 

Some Korean terms:

수능: [soo-neung] university entrance exams.

백수: [bek-soo] unemployed person.

철들었어: [cheol-deul-ut-seo] "He's grown up"; "He's matured".

 

 

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IT'S ALLERGY SEASON. WE'RE SORRY. Judy and Linda are back to talk about episodes 9-12 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye.

     

Digressions:  

1:17 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails!

25:40 - Judy is on a weird true crime kick lately, and she watched "What Jennifer Did" on Netflix. It's a documentary about a terrible crime in the suburbs of Toronto.

29:29 - Linda threw off Judy's calculations by taking the MBTI test again. She has abandoned the INFJ collective!

33:36 - Judy watched "Believer" (독전), starring Cho JinWoong, Ryu JunYeol and Cha SeungWon. It's no "The Usual Suspects", but Cho JinWoong was onscreen 95% of the time, so it was still a great time.

37:10 - Linda has been watching "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕) like everyone else in Korea. It stars Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun.

39:36 - Judy and Robert have been watching the second season of "Physical: 100", as motivation to get healthier in our advanced age.

42:18 - As a history buff, Linda watched "Masters of the Air" on Apple TV+. She enjoyed it, but it didn't have the level of character development that "Band of Brothers" did.

44:47 - ***SPOILER ALERT*** Judy dragged Robert to watch "Exhuma" (파묘), starring Kim GoEun, Lee DoHyun, Choi MinSik and Yoo HaeJin. We keep calling Kim GoEun by the wrong name. Sorry about that.

 

 

 

Some Korean terms:

매국노: [meh-gook-no] traitor that has sold out one's country.

청양고추: [cheong-yang-go-choo] Korean chili pepper.

떡볶이: [ddeok-bok-kki] spicy rice cakes.

호적: [ho-jeok] family register.

 

 

 

 

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(GUSH) Judy and Linda restrain themselves from fawning too much while discussing episodes 5-8 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye.

     

Digressions:  

0:52 - Listener E-mails!

12:22 - Linda finished "Crash Course in Romance" (일타 스캔들). It was fine.

15:06 - Linda's watched an old drama of Park Hyung-Sik, "What Happens to My Family?" (가족끼리 왜 이래), because of course she did.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

민폐: [min-pye] public nuisance; public inconvenience.

간 보는거야?: [gan-bo-neun-geo-yah] "Are you having a taste?"; as in checking a dish to make sure it's seasoned properly.

 

 

 

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR MBTI CLASSIFICATION? Judy and Linda were pleasantly surprised by episodes 1-4 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye.

Content warning: There is mention of mental illness, and blood.       

Digressions:  

1:13 - Listener E-mails!

10:39 - Judy tried playing "Palworld", a weird mix of Minecraft, Pokemon, and guns?

18:30 - Linda's still watching "Crash Course in Romance" (일타 스캔들).

 

 

Some Korean terms:

막장: [mak-jang] dead end; used to describe outrageous situations, especially in dramas and movies.

제사: [jeh-sah] death ritual.

깡패: [ggang-peh] gangster.

선배: [seon-beh] person in an organization with more experience; opposite of "후배" [hoo-beh].

빌빌거리는: [bil-bil-geo-ri-neun] fooling around; Judy misused this word; she meant to use "굽신거리다": [goop-shin-geo-ri-dah] to kowtow.

잘 나가다: [jal-nah-gah-dah] to be successful.

그래도 가고 싶었나보지?: [geu-reh-do-gah-go-ship-eot-nah-bo-ji?] "I guess you still wanted to go, huh?"

동창회: [dong-chang-hweh] school reunion.

일부러 간거 같진 않아: [il-boo-reo-gan-geo-gat-jin-an-ah] "I don't think he went on purpose."

무당: [moo-dang] shaman.

홍란: [hong-lan] red orchid.

포장마차: [po-jang-ma-cha] tented cart or seating area on the side of the road, serving alcohol and street food.

 

 

 

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