Judy and Linda slog through episodes 15 and 16 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Judy and Linda get whiplash from the sudden change in the personalities of stalker dude, Jooman's mom and Hyeran. Linda wonders how the Crazy Fantastic Four came to live at the Namil villa, which just happens to be owned by The Red Lady (Jin HeeKyung), aka Aera's mom. Judy is annoyed that Dongman (Park SeoJoon) and Aera (Kim JiWon) are so cool about their breakup, since apparently they loved each other so much.
Some Korean terms:
속시원하다: [sok-shi-won-ha-da] literally "My insides are cool"; expression of "I am so relieved" (because an annoyance has now been resolved).
왕따: [wang-dda] bullied; isolated.
고등어: [go-deung-uh] mackerel.
찜: [jjim] dish that's steamed in a sauce or marinade.
공손하게: [gong-son-ha-geh] politely.
Next week's episode is a "Signal" special! If you haven't already watched the series, we strongly recommend doing so. It'll be full of spoilers, so don't say we didn't warn you!
Did you feel anything when Aera (Kim JiWon) broke up with Dongman (Park SeoJoon)? How would you fix the mediocre ending problems that most Korean dramas have? Please send any questions, comments or suggestions on Facebook and Twitter (@kdramamyeyesout) or e-mail us (kdramamyeyesout(at)gmail.com).
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Judy and Linda are pretty disappointed with episodes 13 and 14 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
The penultimate week of most Korean dramas seem to suffer from the production staff scrambling to kill time with pointless garbage. Yes, we reviewed the penultimate episodes of all the dramas we've talked about in this podcast to confirm this. "Fight My Way" decided to spend two whole episodes doing nothing but set up red herrings that anyone could see from a mile away. Judy and Linda find it weird that Dongman (Park SeoJoon) would compliment Aera (Kim JiWon) by telling her that she smells like seaweed soup. Linda wonders what it actually means to be a "또라이" (translated in Viki as "psycho").
32:00 – We love soondae and want Korean restaurants that have an efficient delivery system like in Korea.
50:42 – Pun time!
Some Korean terms:
양아치: [yang-ah-chi] thug; apparently it's a shortened version of "동냥아치" [dong-nyang-ah-chi] referring to groups of orphans begging for food after the Korean war.
또라이: [ddo-ra-ee] slang term to refer to person who acts against social norms despite not having any mental/physical disabilities.
오두막: [oh-doo-mak] raised open gazebo near farming fields.
배: [beh] homonym for pear and stomach.
교포: [gyo-po] person of Korean ancestry who doesn't live in Korea.
막걸리: [mak-gul-li] Korean rice wine.
부적: [boo-juk] talisman used in Korean shamanism.
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Judy and Linda laugh and cry at episodes 11 and 12 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Linda tries not to give away any spoilers and spends the whole time being shifty-eyed whenever Judy tries to speculate. Judy ponders if Yejin (Pyo YeJin) is some sort of innocent-faced mastermind. Linda cried over Dongman's dad (Song ByungHo) while Judy squirreled away all of Seolhee's (Song HaYoon) best lines to use when she goes on a righteous rampage.
0:11:10 - Do you like ddeok (Korean rice cake)?
0:45:56 - Who has a bra drawer?
1:15:32 - Pun time!
Some Korean terms:
떡: [ddeok] sticky rice cake; can be sweet or savoury depending on how you make it.
팥빙수: [pat-bing-soo] shaved ice with red bean and other toppings; there are many different toppings and flavours nowadays.
무지개떡: [moo-ji-geh-ddeok] rainbow rice cake.
꿀떡: [ggool-ddeok] honey rice cake.
인절미: [in-jul-mi] rice cake with sweet bean powder
송편: [song-pyun] rice cake formed into dumpling shape with variety of sweet filling.
시집 못간다: [si-jip-mot-gan-da] older way of saying "You won't be able to get married" in reference to a woman. For a man, it would be "장가 못간다" [jang-ga-mot-gan-da].
까칠하다: [gga-chil-ha-da] cranky; easily annoyed.
흙수저: [heuk-soo-juh] "dirt spoon", as compared to being a "silver spoon".
도라지즙: [do-ra-ji-jeup] platycodon; in Korea, roots are usually made into side dishes.
수박: [soo-bak] watermelon.
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Judy and Linda are still indignant as they talk about episodes 9 and 10 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Judy tries to convince Linda to write her own Korean history book for English speakers. Judy and Linda are still really upset that Aera (Kim JiWon) can't seem to catch a break due to Hyeran's (Lee Elijah) connivance. Judy is starry-eyed whenever Dongman (Park SeoJoon) comes up while Linda is itching to tear Jooman (Ahn JaeHong) apart.
0:02:42 - We found a taekwondo expert to analyze Dongman's signature move.
0:05:56 - Listener Q&A - How to date a historical drama set in Joseon dynasty, specifically "My Sassy Girl" (2017).
0:24:11 - Girl groups coming back this summer
0:45:49 - Linda describes her conception dream. Judy sadly does not have one.
0:53:03 - Pun time!
1:13:50 - Judy and Linda invite trouble by dissing FinKL and other first gen idol groups.
Some Korean terms:
가체: [ga-che] elaborate wigs worn by noblewomen and gisaeng.
자기야: [ja-ghi-ya] term for addressing one's significant other; "honey", "sweetie" or similar.
사투리: [sa-too-ri] regional accent.
촌놈: [chon-nom] informal way of referring to a man from countryside.
엿: [yeot] Korean traditional sticky candy made with grains.
붙다: [boot-da] to stick to.
먹방: [muk-bang] online broadcast in which a host eats large quantities of food.
파도: [pa-do] wave.
허준: [huh-joon] Korean doctor from late 16th to early 17th century.
수요일: [soo-yo-il] Wednesday.
술: [sool] alcohol.
썸을 타다: [ssum-eul-ta-da] to flirt heavily without commitment.
Audio Credits:
FinKL – “I Can’t Cry”
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This week is full of digressions as Judy and Linda talk about episodes 7 and 8 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Linda googles the cost of hospital rooms in Ontario, while Naver fails to give Judy the answer about corresponding rooms in Korea. Judy and Linda cast maledictions at characters who are absolute garbage people. Maybe if people focused on improving themselves instead of scheming to bring down others, they would be in a much better place.
0:17:40 - Judy and Linda try to name as many announcers/newscasters as they can.
0:54:53 - Pun time #1. Yes, after editing, we now know that Wonwoo and Woozi are members of SEVENTEEN.
1:09:55 - Park BoGum interlude!
1:20:19 - Judy and Linda criticize old school Disney princesses' voices.
1:23:33 - Judy and Linda's fathers' phone manners
1:31:34 - Pun time #2.
Some Korean terms:
ㅋㅋㅋ: [keu-keu-keu] shorthand form for snickering; similar to ㅎㅎㅎ [heu-heu-heu].
조강지처: [jo-gang-ji-chuh] "a wife with whom one has endured difficult times"; borrowed from Chinese; Dongman (Park SeoJoon) changes the last syllable "chuh" (wife) to "chin" (friend).
쥐뿔도 없는 놈: [jwi-ppol-do-up-neun-nom] "bastard who has absolutely nothing".
스펙: [seu-pek] shortened form of "specifications", which Koreans use to describe a person's qualifications.
Audio Credits:
Crayon Pop – “Bar Bar Bar”
SEVENTEEN – “Mansae”
Ryu SeungBum – “Jealousy”
Kim MinGyo – “Last Match”
BTS – “Fire”
BTS – “Not Today”
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Judy and Linda have many questions about episodes 5 and 6 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Judy and Linda talk about the treatment of servicepeople in Korea and how Aera's (Kim JiWon) situation is sadly not uncommon. Linda wants to know what entails a "full course date" and Judy wants to know what the big deal is about reversing one's car with one hand. And also, puppy face vs. kitten face?
Some Korean terms:
떠보기: [dduh-bo-gi] when one knows the truth, but ask leading questions to catch someone in a lie.
청계천: [chung-gye-chun] popular tourist attraction in Seoul; the river/creek has paved walkways on either side with decorations, lights and fountains.
로망: [ro-mang] taken from French word, "roman", which means "novel"; used to describe "dream" or "something to which you aspire".
괴물: [gwe-mool] monster.
물: [mool] water.
끔찍하다: [ggeum-jjik-ha-da] to be horrifying.
돌: [dol] first birthday.
부담스럽다: [boo-dam-seu-rup-da] to be burdensome.
설설기다: [sul-sul-gi-da] to grovel.
차가 와서: [cha-ga-wa-suh] "because cars came".
차가워서: [cha-ga-wuh-suh] "because it's cold".
Audio Credits:
Randy Newman - "Main Theme" from "Monsters, Inc."
Randy Newman - "Opening Race" from "Cars"
Do you guys have a personal "roman"? Also, do you have a puppy face or kitten face? Please let us know and send any questions, comments or suggestions to us on Facebook and Twitter (@kdramamyeyesout) or e-mail us (kdramamyeyesout(at)gmail.com).
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This week, Judy and Linda are drawn in by the slow unraveling of personal histories in episode 3-4 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Judy and Linda are amused by the prominent showcasing of Dongman's (Park SeoJoon) abs. They also consider alternate careers as gift wrappers in Korea, since one can charge $20 for a simple box wrapped with ribbon? Linda wants to know why Koreans idealize small feet in women. Judy wants to know why Aera keeps agreeing to meet Moobin (Choi WooShik) if she can't help but lie to his face all the time. Linda and Judy just love the taste of comeuppance that Dongman dishes out to Taksoo (Kim GunWoo).
Some Korean terms:
잘나가는: [jal-na-ga-neun] popular.
족발집: [jok-bal-jip] "jok-bal" is pig's feet boiled in broth and "jip" is house; therefore a casual restaurant that specializes in pig's feet.
Audio Credits:
G-Dragon: "INTRO. 권지용 Middle Fingers-Up"
Judy tried to find the clip of Park HyungSik having his muscles felt up by a fan, but didn't have any success. If you know which clip Linda is talking about, please send it and any questions, comments or suggestions to us on Facebook and Twitter (@kdramamyeyesout) or e-mail us (kdramamyeyesout(at)gmail.com).
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This week, Judy and Linda are absolutely delighted by episode 2 of "Fight My Way" (쌈 마이웨이), starring Park SeoJoon, Kim JiWon, Ahn JaeHong and Song HaYoon.
Judy and Linda talk about the portrayal of violence in pop culture, and why the confrontation between Aera (Kim JiWon) and the asshats is more disturbing than the fights in action films. Linda finds the characters and their struggles more relatable than in other dramas. Judy is a strong believer in sarcastic "aegyo".
To see professionals sing a traditional Korean song, click here to watch a performance of "새타령" (Song of Birds). Apparently, it's from Judy's home province!
If you want to hear the original singer, Lee YoungHyeon, sing "체념" (Resignation) live, click here!
Some Korean terms:
재수없는 애: [je-soo-up-neun-ae] literally "person who is unlucky (for other people"; more accurately "annoying person".
체념: [che-nyum] resignation.
창: [chang] Korean term for "song" borrowed from Chinese; Judy refers to traditional Korean singing as "창", but the correct term is "판소리" [pan-so-ri].
흑기사: [heuk-ghi-sa] "black knight"; guy who drinks the alcohol for a girl in a drinking game.
Audio Credits:
Frasier season 3, episode 2 “Shrink Rap”
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