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 confirms their pronouns as they/them. Sorry!

21:56 - Linda was hooked by the end of the first episode of "Paradise", starring James Marsden and has binged the entire first season! Check it out!

24:57 - Judy watched "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" animated film on Netflix, and it was goofy fun but we were not expecting straight up Little Mermaid.

27:04 - Linda watched "THE MOON" (더문)  starring D.O. about a lone astronaut who survives a disaster on the moon.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

솔의 눈: [sol-eui-noon] pine bud;

 

 

Audio clips:

Hans Zimmer - "Dragon Age: The Veilguard" - "Dragon Age: The Veilguard Main Theme"

Siddhartha Khosla - "Paradise" - "Welcome to Paradise"

Joseph Trapanese - "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" - "Allamorax Attack"

하람 (feat. 기탁) - "더문" (THE MOON) - "The Moon"

 

 

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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 - Linda watched Part 2 of "Alienoid" (외계+인), and found a massive plot hole.

7:54 - Judy finished playing "Baldur's Gate 3" and is suffering from post-game depression once more. Time to catch up on the jillion games on her backlog!

9:51 - Linda watched the second season of "Night Agent" on Netflix, which is good to have on in the background.

 

 

11:59 - "When the Phone Rings" (지금 거신 전화는) is an MBC drama starring Yoo YeonSeok and Chae SooBin. Some things definitely work better as a webtoon.

31:04 - "The Queen Who Crowns" (원경) is a tvN drama starring Cha JooYoung and Lee HyunWook. The first episode is definitely scattered and hard to follow, but it shows much promise in terms of exploring the story of a very influential queen in Korean history. 

42:19 - "The Trunk" (트렁크) is a Netflix drama starring Gong Yoo and Seo HyunJin. This one is weird, but we liked it?

49:55 - "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (중증외상센터) is a Netflix drama, starring Ju JiHoon. Just don't take it too seriously.

 

 

Audio clips:

Mark Isham - "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" - "Score Suite"

이병훈 (Lee ByungHoon) - "외계+인" (Alienoid) - "외계인" (Alien 1)

Borislav Slavov - "Baldur's Gate 3" - "Main Theme Part I"

Robert Duncan - "Night Agent" - "End Credits"

 

 

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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 awful, and Judy can't figure out who is was made for, other than the actors who were extremely bored during the pandemic.

21:12 - Gasp! Linda watched "Revenant" (악귀) starring Kim TaeRi? New horizons have opened up!

24:02 - "Gladiator II" was so disappointing. If you have such an uncharismatic lead character, who am I supposed to root for? Judy is mad that there isn't enough Pedro Pascal. 

29:03 - Linda finally watched "Mister Sunshine" (미스터 션샤인) and found it to be beautiful but long.

32:40 - Judy's new dinnertime show is "White Collar", starring Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay.

34:50 - Linda watched "Blitz" starring Saoirse Ronan on Apple TV, which is excellent for historical reference but aimless as a film.

37:55 - Judy started playing "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle", and is thrilled that she gets to be the whip-cracking archaeologist. 

40:47 - Linda watched Part 1 of "Alienoid" (외계+인), and found it...interesting.

 

 

Some Korean terms:

솔의 눈: [sol-eui-noon] pine bud; literally "eye of pine"

머리까지 시원해지는 느낌: [meo-ri-kka-ji-shi-won-heh-ji-neun-neu-kkim] "cooling sensation to the top of your head".

파스: [pah-seu] pain relief patch for muscle ache.

뻔데기: [ppeon-deh-gi] silkworm chrysalis.

고구려: [go-goo-ryeo] kingdom in the Korean peninsula from approximately 500BCE to 918AD.

공기: [gong-gi] Korean game, similar to jacks.

제기: [jeh-gi] Korean version of hacky sack.

김밥: [gim-bap] rice roll.

 

 

Audio clips:

주인로 (Joo InRo) - "악귀" (Revenant) - "신내림"

Harry Gregson-Williams - "Gladiator II" - "Overture"

Hans Zimmer - "Blitz" - "September 1940"

Gordy Haab - "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" - "The Great Circle"

이병훈 (Lee ByungHoon) - "외계+인" (Alienoid) - "외계인" (Alien 1)

정재일 (Jung JaeIl) - "오징어게임" (Squid Game" - "그때 그 시절" (Way Back Then)

 

 

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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 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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