This week, Judy and Linda may have had some wine while they discuss episodes 5 and 6 of “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (역도요정 김복주), starring Lee SungKyung and Nam JooHyuk.

 

There are some digressions (more than usual):

1) 8:17-10:19 - Judy and Linda are crotchety about what the young people are doing to their jeans nowadays.

2) 11:37-14:05 - Judy and Linda talk about their favourite birds.

3) 1:13:02-1:15:59 - Judy and Linda "research" the magical health properties of abalone.

Bokjoo (Lee SungKyung) and Joonhyung (Nam JooHyuk) are so charming and naturally sweet together, rather than annoyingly saccharine. We also love Dr. Jaeyi (Lee JaeYoon), even though he's weirdly pleased when Bokjoo praises his appearance. Judy gets angry at the non-bagels featured in the show. Linda claims that she could gain 10lb in 2 days and wonders why it's such a big deal for Bokjoo.

 

Some Korean terms:

꼬시다: [kko-shi-da] to lure; to hit on.

자상하다: [ja-sang-ha-da] to be considerate; to be caring.

국민: [gook-min] nation; used as prefix for nicknames for celebrities. For instance, Yoo JaeSuk is 국민MC, "nation's MC".

요정: [yo-jung] fairy; used as suffix for nicknames. Kim YooJung is 사극요정, "historical drama fairy".

여신: [yuh-shin] goddess; used as suffix for nicknames. 

완도: [wan-do] island off the southwest coast of South Korea. The area is famous for its seafood.

새끼: [se-kki] bastard.

상추: [sang-choo] lettuce.

We forgot to explain the mid-show pun Robert sent to us. 

"Where do the lettuce go to meditate?"

"Sang-choo-wary." (Lettuce-wary)

 

Sound clips in the show:

1) Click here for the eagle screech.

2) "Sailor Moon" transformation music by Takanori Arisawa.

3) "Starcraft Terran Theme" by Glenn Stafford.

4) "Sensei and Ninomiya-Kun" from season 1, episode 3 of "Minami-ke". If you like "Weightlifting Fairy", you'll probably enjoy "Minami-ke".

5) "Sanctuary" from "Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Alan Menken. This is Judy's favourite Disney soundtrack.

 

Who makes you hiccup more, Joonhyung or Jaeyi? All you bagel-snobs, let us know what you thought about the cream cheese product placement scene. We're on Facebook and Twitter (@kdramamyeyesout) and e-mail!

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