Judy and Linda are finally starting a new drama! We are loving episodes 1-2 of "Because This Is My First Life" (이번 생은 처음이라), a TVN Korean drama starring Jung SoMin and Lee MinKi.

Judy and Linda are deeply moved by the drama's realistic portrayal of Korea's patriarchal society. SMASH THE SYSTEM!!! Ahem. Judy wants to know what lipstick brand Sooji (Esom) is using. How is that not a sponsorship moment? Linda wonders if all married Korean women have a secret stash of money.

Digressions:

20:13 - Judy coins "Sheldonesque" and Linda still watches "The Big Bang Theory"

32:19 - Girl name vs. Boy name in Korean

57:45 - Pressure to get ahead in Korea ("Hell-Joseon")

 

Some Korean terms:

빙구: [bing-goo] a name typically given to a village idiot character.

누나: [noo-na] way for a male to address an older sister.

월세: [wol-seh] monthly rent system, which is what we're used to in Western countries.

전세: [jeon-seh] rent is paid by giving the landlord a large deposit, which they can then invest or put into a bank account to earn money; may or may not have monthly rent.

썸: [sseom] flirting without commitment.

모태솔로: [mo-teh-sol-lo] used to describe someone who has never dated.

고시원: [go-si-won] dormitory-style living space; previously used by people studying for professional exams but nowadays used by young single professionals or the elderly.

청춘드라마: [cheong-choon-deu-ra-ma] youth drama; examples would be "Fight My Way" and "Age of Youth".

 

Thanks again to Bill, who recommended this drama to us!

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