[Note: I am so sorry for like a static noise around 9:27-ish and then again at the end of the 9-minute mark. I have no clue why that is there…] Baek-hee finally tells Hyemi what had happened to her. Hyemi is shocked but she consoles her. Join us as we discuss how Hyemi protects Baek-hee, Jin-guk’s another special talent, the students preparing for EMG MV audition, Scary Bob Hair Teacher coming through, the TRASH of trash, Jin-guk’s dad coming through, more gossip circulating around the school, Baek-hee’s decision, Hyemi’s audition song, group cheer, loan shark trying to recruit students, sad JYP, and Hyemi’s conflicted heart. Why is this drama so dark? How did the reporters have access to a private hospital room? Why does Jin-guk love ferris wheel so much? Where are the students in this school? Will Baek-hee be alright? But most importantly, will justice be served to the Trash CEO?

The showcase starts and Samdong is performing. His tinnitus comes back and he is unable to hear! Join us as we discuss how Hyemi helps Samdong and turn the audience’s reaction, relative pitch vs. perfect pitch, Jason’s very evident jealousy, Ah-jung the mandoo friend’s constant lies, loan shark’s dilemma with Pil-Suk and Hyemi, Jin-guk winning first place with his new solo, Jin-guk’s rapid descent down to rock bottom with his assault, Samdong’s confidence, and Baek-hee’s truth. When will Ah-jung stop with all the lies? How is this drama’s target audience teens? Are tattoos really illegal in South Korea? But most importantly, what do you think of Jin-guk’s “My Valentine”?

Our favorite teacher, Oh-hyuk is back and is now finally ready to teach the gang! And apparently, there is another showcase? Join us as we discuss the Hyemi’s decision regarding her debut, Jin-guk’s surprising talent, Scary Bob Hair Teacher’s drunken aegyo, another cameo by another 2pm guy, loan shark and his transformation, some cute Pil-suk and Jason moments, Oh-hyuk’s first (?) official class, Samdong being found out, Jin-guk and Hyemi’s questionable relationship, and Baek-hee’s showcase performance. What does Oh-hyuk teach? Are Hyemi and Jin-guk dating? Why is Samdong still angsty? What was Baek-hee thinking? But most importantly, what kind of sorcery did Jin-guk use when he sang?

We left off the last episode with Samdong all shook from Jin-guk and Hyemi’s kiss on the Ferris Wheel. Samdong finally comes to his senses and goes to the hospital only to find out bad news about his conditions. Join us as we discuss the fate of Samdong and his transformation, Oh-hyuk leaving the school, Hyemi’s opportunity to debut, Hyemi’s deal to get Oh-hyuk back, very shocking family history, our BFF Jo In-Sung, the gang’s composing class over winter break, Samdong lashing out, and another one of Baek-hee’s crime. Why do these kids not learn from their mistakes? Does Jin-guk only eat when he is with Oh-hyuk? How much guk-baps can he eat and when will he ever repay Oh-hyuk? Why is everyone so angry and angsty? Is this puberty? But most importantly, how did the composer teacher not realize that he has been missing one student for the entirety of the course?

Hyemi and her crew (Samdong and Oh-hyuk) go to Japan as well as the rest of Kirin High students for their class trip. During their stay in Japan, they make some unexpected friends and have some performances that seemed to be much longer than any of their other performances. Join us as we discuss the gang’s adventure out in the streets of Japan, cringey Jason and Pil-suk moments, cringey Hyemi and Baek-hee moments, more cringey  Samdong and his new bff’s moments, and even more cringey Hyemi and Jin-guk moments. Lots of cringe in this episodes and a whole lot of ooh-wecks (Korean slang for the gagging sound lol). Why do they not just call each other using their phones? What really is Group K’s song about? How did Samdong and his new friend understand each other? And where is JYP?

Kimmy a.k.a. Joanne is back in town!And we have finally passed the halfway point of this drama! Join us as we discuss the fate of the Special Admissions students, the goal of the school, D.O.Y., Jin-guk’s crazy fans, random intense stand-offs, sketchy activities, more irrational thinkings, feeling the bird, male solo part in the bird team, Oh-hyuk being caught by the Principal, saunas vs. bathhouse, Baek-hee’s snake team vs. Hyemi’s bird team, more Pil-suk and Jason moments, passive aggressive remarks, Samdong’s kiss, lies on a national level, soul-less reactions, and class trip to Japan. Where is the director? Does Jason even have a dream? But most importantly, who wins second place in D.O.Y?

[Disclaimer: Kimmy a.k.a. Joanne, is actually in a different city so she is on the phone for this episode.] We left off the last episode with Jinguk kidnapped! Join us as we discuss why he was kidnapped, Samdong’s mom visiting the gang, all the lies, Jinguk’s tearful meal, weird and uncomfortable gestures, Samdong’s ear, romance between the teachers, Jin-guk’s idea to stay in Korea, Googie, all the shade thrown left and right, more wrist grabs, Pil-suk’s confession, and the debut of Group K! Why did Jin-guk cry when Samdong's mom gave him the fish? What is Hyemi feeling after hearing Baek-hee’s interview? Did people forget what Baek-hee did? Who is the other kid that made Group K? Why is Jason there? Who really is the heroine of this drama? Again, what is the main purpose of this school?

So we left off the last episode with Jin-guk and his dad! So much tension between the two!Join us as we discuss Jinguk’s betrayal, the team preparing for the fake showcase, putting on the showcase, getting caught by Scary Bob Hair Teacher, a couple of kidnappings, Samdong’s ear, Oh-hyuk’s big announcement and of course many many flashbacks. Will the kidnappings become a motif? What did Hyemi and Samdong spend their time practicing? Why is Samdong not going to the hospital still?

[Disclaimer: Despite what we say this episode is actually about episode 6 of Dream High! Sorry, we were sort of drained at this point haha...] We left off the last episode with Samdong, who injured his head trying to protect Hyemi from a hate crime by Baek-hee. Join us as we discuss the typical Kdrama hospital trope, Samdong’s reason for coming to Seoul, love triangle, neglecting the safety of the students, mandu friendship breaking, Samdong and his duet, putting on a fake showcase, another drama trope of ignoring traffic lights, and of course a dramatic slap!Will Baek-hee ever be charged for murder attempt? Is Jason a player or not? What is Samdong’s dream? When will the lies stop? How does this school function?Happy Valentines Day everyone!

We left off the previous episode with Hyemi challenging Baek-hee! Join us as we discuss the teachers actually teaching, treating friends, acting out the lyrics with feels, scary graffiti, illegal activities, hiding in Kdramas, recruiting JYP, fishery management, birthday song, and the outcome of the school midterm. Will the loan shark become neighbors with Oh-hyuk’s sister? Why is bullying tolerated at this school? When will their lockers be fixed so they that they can lock? When will the preparatory class have school? Will the hyung be alright? Can Hyemi and Baek-hee end their feud?