In this week's episode, Judy and Linda talk about episodes 7 and 8 of the SBS drama, "Legend of the Blue Sea", starring Lee Minho and Jun Jihyun.
We were really hopeful after last week's events, but we can't seem to find a foothold in this drama. As talented as the main actors are, the plot is so bloated with events and characters that are barely explained, let alone likable. Rather than continue with this series and bore you to tears with our sighs, we've decided to move onto another series for next week! Please stay tuned! 기대해주세요!
Some Korean terms:
샤방샤방: [sha-bang-sha-bang] sparkling, dazzling.
학원: [hak-won] private academy running after-school classes.
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Whew! After much discussion, Judy and Linda have decided to continue watching "The Legend of the Blue Sea", starring Lee Minho and Jun Jihyun. It was getting a bit dicey there. This week, they are discussing episodes 5-6, which they found so much more enjoyable than previous episodes.
Judy goes on a rant about how no one is actually doing anything helpful during the code on Simcheong in the emergency room. That's from approx 53-58 minute mark, so if medical stuff doesn't interest you, please skip ahead. Linda decides that her favourite character is now Taeho, the 'Techy dude'. He only has two lines per episode, but has an expressive face rivaling that of Jun Jihyun's.
Some Korean terms:
애교: [ae-gyo] overwhelming cuteness expressed through childishness. That's the best definition we've got.
사모님: [sa-mo-nim] way of addressing a woman with respect; Madam.
붕어빵: [boong-uh-ppang] koi fish-shaped sweet buns with red bean paste filling.
짝사랑: [jjak-sa-rang] one-sided love.
남산: [nam-san] one of the mountains in Seoul that is a tourist hotspot.
짬뽕: [jjam-ppong] spicy seafood noodle soup.
효도: [hyo-do] filial duty.
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This week, Linda and Judy discuss episodes 3-4 of the SBS drama, "Legend of the Blue Sea" (푸른 바다의 전설), starring Lee Minho and Jun Jihyun.
We are having a rather difficult time with this drama. The weird pacing means the show has too much time to kill, which it attempts and fails to fill up with miserable side characters that we care nothing about. Jun Jihyun, as always, is a delight. Sadly, there isn't enough fun interaction between her character and Lee Minho's, because they have to spend episode 3 trying to reunite after the random memory erasing at the end of episode 2! Who thought that was a good idea?
Guys! Guys? Are we crazy?
Some Korean terms:
깡패: [ggang-peh] gangster.
미역국: [mi-yeok-guk] seaweed (mi-yeok) soup (guk). Traditionally served as a birthday meal.
간장게장: [gan-jang-geh-jang] crabs cut into pieces (still in their shells) and cooked in soy sauce.
We mentioned Cha Taehyeon's cameo in episode 4. He and Jun Jihyun starred in a super popular 2001 rom-com, called "My Sassy Girl" (엽기적인 그녀). You can click here to read the Wikipedia page.
We were really tempted to abandon this drama, as per our 4-episode rule, but decided to give it one more week. Linda keeps falling asleep, for cripes' sake.
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Ah, we finally have a new drama to start watching and it's "The Legend of the Blue Sea"! It's on SBS and stars Lee Minho and Jun Jihyun. Special drop-in guest, Robert, joined us for about 5 minutes near the end of the episode.
What is up with the ridiculous retconning of mermaids in this drama? Why do they have so many powers? Is Shimcheong (Jun Jihyun) a mermaid who also travelled through space and time to go from Joseon-era Korea to modern Spain or is she an immortal being that actually swam all that distance? Does anyone ever actually say Joonjae's (Lee Minho) name?
Seriously, mermaid oil?
Korean terms:
곤장: [gon-jang] paddle.
조폭: [jo-pok] gangster.
사또: [sa-tto] magistrate.
아주머니: [ah-joo-muh-ni] way of addressing older ladies who are not related to you.
Linda and Judy thoroughly date themselves by mentioning 90s Kpop girl group, Fin.K.L. You can search on Youtube to listen to their 1998 song, "Blue Rain". Yes, in the episode, Judy says that the group's name stands for "Fine Killing Liberty". It's actually "Fin Killing Liberty". If you want an explanation of this ridiculous name for a girl group, you can click here for their Wikipedia page.
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