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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:

• The songs featured during the recap: “Young Woo Baragi Junho” by Jo Nam Wook and “A Whale in a Frame” by Roh Young Sim.
• The Pied Piper case, which critiques Korea’s intense academic pressure on children and the hagwon (private academy) system.
• Bang Gu Ppong’s philosophies: children must play, be healthy, and be happy immediately - and how he becomes a folk hero to the kids.
• The courtroom scenes where Woo Young Woo defends BGP, arguing he is a political offender, not a criminal—a bold and passionate argument.
• The deep moment of apology and humility when the Mujin Hagwon’s director bows before the parents to ask for leniency.
• The kids’ dramatic and touching show of support for BGP in court—while ethically questionable, it reflects how deeply he moved them.
• Dong Geu-rami and Min-sik's hilariously misguided advice to Woo Young Woo about how to show affection to Jun-ho.
• The gendered expectations embedded in traditional dating behaviors and how Woo Young Woo’s literal interpretation leads to awkward moments.
• Lee Jun-ho finally confessing his feelings to Woo Young Woo after episodes of inner conflict and hesitation.
• The clash with Kwon Min-woo and how Attorney Jung once again defends Woo Young Woo, showing his deep principles and mentorship.
• The mysterious nighttime visit from CEO Tae Su Mi to Woo Gwang Ho and its potential implications, especially with a journalist watching.

References

• Pied Piper of Hamelin - Wikipedia
• Misugaru - Korean Multi-Grain Powder Drink - Kimchimari
• Squid Games Games Explained
• Cram or crime? Demand for illegal late-night hagwon classes persists despite gov't crackdowns
• Jajangmyeon - Wikipedia
• Korean “Noonchi” and Its Chinese Equivalent Demystified | by Charlene Xiaolan K. | Medium
• Understanding Noonchi in Korean Culture and Language | TikTok
• Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea | EFL Magazine.
• How to Properly Harness the Power of Nunchi