KDMEO Episode 210 - Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (정년이) 2-4
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 209 - Winter First Impressions
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 208 - Lovely Runner (선재 업고 튀어) 1-4
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 207 - Miss Night and Day (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀)
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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"...
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KDMEO Episode 206 - Queen of Tears (눈물의 여왕)
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 205 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 13-16
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 204 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 9-12
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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"...
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KDMEO Episode 203 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 5-8
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 202 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 1-4
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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...
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KDMEO Audio Commentary - The Sword of Aramun (아라문의 검-아스달 연대기) 1
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How to use this audio track: 1) This is for episode 1 of "The Sword of Aramun" (아라문의 검-아스달 연대기), currently on Disney+. 2) Turn on this track and press play on the episode when Judy and Linda count down, "3, 2, 1!" 3) Enjoy the snark. So much snark.
info_outlineWe were unable to record this weekend, so here's the edited version of a Mini-Episode we posted on Patreon in May 2021 about JTBC's "Melo Is My Nature", starring Chun WooHee, Jeon YeoBeen, Han JiEun and Ahn JaeHong.
"Business Proposal" (사내 맞선) will be incorporated into our Spring 2022 First Impressions episode along with "My Liberation Notes" (나의 해방일지), "Our Blues" (우리들의 블루스) and "Shooting Stars" (별똥별).
Audio Credits:
장범준 (Jang BeomJune) - "Melo Is My Nature" - "흔들리는 꽃들 속에서 네 샴푸향이 느껴진거야" (Your Shampoo Scent In The Flowers)
천우희 (Chun WooHee) and 안재홍 (Ahn JaeHong) - "Melo Is My Nature" - "흔들리는 꽃들 속에서 네 샴푸향이 느껴진거야" (Your Shampoo Scent In The Flowers)
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