KDMEO Episode 216 - When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭삭 속았수다) 1-8
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FYI - I CRIED EDITING THIS. Judy and Linda try not to outright sob through their discussion of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" (폭삭 속았수다), starring IU, Park BoGum, Moon SoRi and Park HaeJoon. Digressions: 0:57 - New Patreon donor and Listener E-mails! 12:21 - Judy watched "Twisters", starring Glen Powell and Kiernan Shipka. It just didn't have the same charm as the 1996 film. Boo. 14:20 - Linda was surprisingly absorbed by "1883" and "1923", prequels to "Yellowstone". Who knew she would be so into Westerns? 18:08 - Judy read "Convenience Store Woman" by...
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KDMEO Episode 215 - Melo Movie (멜로무비)
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HOW CAN A DRAMA GO FROM BEING TEDIOUS IN THE FIRST HALF TO DEVASTATING IN THE LATTER HALF. Judy and Linda watched "Melo Movie" (멜로무비), a Netflix drama starring Choi WooSik, Park BoYoung, Lee JunYoung, Jeon SoNee and Kim JaeWook. Digressions: 0:46 - Listener E-mails! 17:28 - Judy is playing "Dragon Age: The Veilguard", but isn't romancing anybody! So far, the story feels a bit nebulous, but the gameplay feels great and she's enjoying it! Judy uses the wrong pronouns for the character of Taash, because she hasn't gotten to the point in the game where they...
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KDMEO Episode 214 - Winter 2025 First Impressions
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TIME FOR FIRST IMPRESSIONS IN WINTER 2025! Judy and Linda watched "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (중증외상센터), "The Trunk" (트렁크), "When the Phone Rings" (지금 거신 전화는), and "The Queen Who Crowns" (원경). We will start covering "Melo Movie" (멜로무비) starring Choi WooSik and Park BoYoung in March. Hope it's good! Digressions: 1:18 - Listener E-mails! 4:27 - Judy watched "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent", starring Nicholas Cage and Pedro Pascal. It was a delightful meta action comedy, and you should check it out! 5:52...
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KDMEO Episode 213 - Squid Game Season 2 (오징어게임 2)
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WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PLAN HERE. Judy and Linda discuss season 2 of "Squid Game" (오징어게임), starring Lee JungJae and Lee ByungHun. Next episode will be a First Impressions with "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (중증외상센터), "The Trunk" (트렁크), "When the Phone Rings" (지금 거신 전화는), and "The Queen Who Crowns" (원경). Digressions: 0:52 - Judy has finally acquired a can of pine drink (솔의눈) and we drank it! Our first attempt at ASMR! 9:08 - New Patreon donor and Listener E-mails! 17:44 - "Borderlands" movie is irredeemably...
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KDMEO Episode 212 - Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (정년이) 9-12
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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...
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KDMEO Episode 211 - Jeongnyeon The Star Is Born 5-8
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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. ...
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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"...
info_outlineHALLO~! Happy New Year! It's time to catch up with Judy and Linda.
Our next episode will be a First Impressions episode with "The Glory" (더 글로리) starring Song HyeKyo, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" (슈룹) starring Kim HyeSoo and "The Interest of Love" (사랑의 이해) starring Yoo YeonSeok and Moon GaYoung.
Digressions:
1:34 - Listener E-mails!
19:25 - Surprisingly, Linda is enjoying "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" (종이의 집: 공동경제구역) and now the second season is out.
23:09 - Judy was disappointed by the Netflix show, "Korea No. 1" (코리아넘버원) with Yoo JaeSuk, Lee Kwang Soo and Kim YeonKoung. For a show that's supposed to impress you with the skill of master artisans, it focuses too much on the squabbling between the cast members.
26:44 - Linda finally tried "Community" and loves the first four seasons. Judy is ecstatic. Everyone should watch it, we say!
28:20 - "Andor" is Judy's favourite show from 2022. The struggles of regular people against the vast Empire in the Star Wars universe is portrayed in a way that makes the danger palpable and relatable.
30:06 - Linda binged the new popular series, "Wednesday" and found it to be good fun!
31:20 - Judy and Robert watched "Dragon Age: Absolution", an animated show on Netflix. It takes place soon after the events of the video game, "Dragon Age: Inquisition". Psst, Judy talked about the video game in KDMEO episode 181!
34:37 - Linda watched "Matilda the Musical" that was just released on Netflix and really enjoyed it.
37:17 - "Pentiment" is an excellent video game from Obsidian Entertainment and Judy wishes more people had played it for its deep dive into art, religion and faith in the Renaissance era. The VOD of Judy's playthrough is now up on Youtube.
41:38 - Linda's favourite kpop group, NCT DREAM, has remade the first generation kpop classic, "Candy". Click here to watch their music video. Then click here to watch H.O.T's remastered video.
43:30 - Judy is currently playing as a 1940s detective in "L.A. Noire" and is constantly wondering if she's doing it right.
50:04 - Judy and Linda check out some Kdrama trailers to pick out the candidates for the First Impressions episode.
Some Korean terms:
국뽕: [gook-ppong] slang for national pride.
Audio credits:
김태성 (Kim TaeSung) - "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" (종이의 집: 공동경제구역) - "Opening Theme"
The 88 - "At Least It Was Here"
Nicholas Britell - "Andor" - "Main Title"
Danny Elfman & Chris Bacon - "Wednesday" - "Main Titles"
Penka Kouneva - "Dragon Age: Absolution" - "Opening Credits"
Tim Minchin - "Matilda the Musical" - "School Song"
Alkemie Early Music Ensemble - "Pentiment" - "Sister Amalie's First Vision"
NCT DREAM - "Candy"
Andrew Hale - "L.A. Noire" - "Main Theme"
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