Cool Gems: let's talk dramas

What would you do if you found out that a fictional character is actually... alive? This podcast episode is pre-emptively rated explicit for mentions of homicide that happens in W. It really does sound like a horror movie doesn't it? Talk about it here with me!

W is a k drama that stars Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo.

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the drama that's been exploding all over my timeline — Start Up! You betcha I have a whole lot on my mind after watching this, so come talk about it with me!

Timestamps:

1:39 is where I start talking about the drama and my first impressions.

4:41 - 8:45, I talk a little about Itaewon Class, so skip this part if you haven't seen that and you don't want spoilers!

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Spies in the ancient Song Dynasty? Can't say I'm the biggest historical drama consumer, but Young Blood with its thrilling, innovative and hilarious spy action has definitely got my attention. Come round the table and let's talk about this charming youthful drama starring Zhang Xin Cheng (Steven Zhang), Zhou Yu Tong, Bruce He, Kevin Z, and Su Xiao Tong!

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Let's jump back in time into the charming little universe of Splash Splash Love. This is a really short and sweet kdrama that stars Kim Seul-gi and Yoon Doo-joon. Let's talk about it!

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Chasing your dreams against the odds, and yet never compromising on who you are for the sake of success, Record of Youth is all that and way, way more. Today I'm joined by Feelo (@filomenamua on Instagram) and Mem to talk all about this beautiful, refreshing Korean drama (kdrama), which stars Park Sodam and Park Bogum. Come join us!

Note: there are some mentions of stuff that happened in episodes 7 (and maybe 8) but I don't believe these were major plot points — but just in case, here's a warning!

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Would you survive a toxic gas enveloping your city? Exit (2019) throws us right into the midst of this gripping crisis as we follow a desperate attempt by ex-rock climbers to survive using their skills and a whole lot of creative thinking. When I tell you my heart was pretty much rock climbing in my chest with the characters — it was equal parts stressful and fun. I can't wait to talk about this Korean film starring Yoona and Jo Jung-suk with you around our virtual pojangmacha (the orange, tented food and drinks stall along the street that shows up in many kdramas)!

Is it ever too late to start chasing your dreams? Do you like Brahms tackles this question amidst classical music and I'm here for it! Come join me at our virtual pojangmacha (the orange, tented food and drinks stall along the street that shows up in many kdramas) and let's talk all about this sweet little drama.

Have you ever wondered how different life would be in a parallel universe? Would you have turned into a completely different person in another world? The King Eternal Monarch ushers us through two very different worlds and it's a whole lot of fun! Come round the virtual pojangmacha (the orange, tented food and drinks stall along the street that shows up in many kdramas) and let's talk about it!

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It's a zombie apocalypse! This week, Kingdom sends us back in time into the Joseon period, and right into a mysterious plague. Let's talk about it around our virtual pojangmacha (the orange, tented food and drinks stall along the street that shows up in many kdramas)!

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Let's fight for our way! Nope, wrong reference, but Itaewon Class features Park Seo Joon and the same lively and youthful themes of forging our own paths in life, and I'm here for it. I almost did not make it this far in the drama though. Why is that? Well, take a seat around our virtual pojangmacha (the orange, tented food and drinks stall along the street that shows up in many kdramas) table and let's talk. :)