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12.12 - Podcast Review of Episode 12 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 12 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geurami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: “One Two Three Young Woo” by Jo Byeong Hyeon and “H” by Roh Young Sim. The first is quirky, while the second is melancholy. The political and ethical complexity of Hanbada’s involvement in drafting a policy that led to mass layoffs of married women. The fierce and principled attorney Ryu Jae Sook, who champions women’s and labor rights, and who offers a thought-provoking contrast to Hanbada's corporate approach. The idea of generation names in Korean clans, and how these were used to explore the relationship between Judge Ryu Myeong Ha and Attorney Ryu Jae Sook. Attorney Jung’s jarring statement that attorneys are not meant to make th...
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12.11 - Podcast Review of Episode 11 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 11 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Joo Hyun-young as Dong Geu-ra-mi, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: Overture and Junho Being Brave (Let me be your hug chair) by Roh Young Sim The legal case about three gambling friends and a disputed lottery ticket—and the moral, ethical, and legal dilemmas it raises. Attorney Jung’s surprising soft side, as he takes on a questionable case swayed by a couple’s sob story and a broken heel. Article 103 of Korean civil law that states that contracts that violate social order are null and void. The twist when the plaintiff, Shin Il-su, asks about keeping lottery winnings in a divorce and how Korean law defines marital vs. non-marital property. Woo Young Woo's internal conflict about helping a clie...

12.10 - Podcast Review of Episode 10 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: “Young Woo’s Heart (Hard to Read Your Mind)” by Roh Young Shim and “Spring Love” by Jo Nam Wook. The complex legal and ethical dimensions of a quasi-rape case involving a woman with an intellectual disability and her romantic partner. How the case parallels Woo Young Woo’s own fears about her budding relationship with Lee Jun-ho. The difficult legal distinction between consent and coercion, especially when someone has cognitive disabilities. How the Korean legal system allows judges to overrule jury verdicts and what this means for justice. The tender but awkward growth of the romance between Woo Young Woo and Lee Jun-ho, culminating...

12.9 - Podcast Review of Episode 9 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: “Young Woo Baragi Junho” by Jo Nam Wook and “A Whale in a Frame” by Roh Young Sim. The Pied Piper case, which critiques Korea’s intense academic pressure on children and the hagwon (private academy) system. Bang Gu Ppong’s philosophies: children must play, be healthy, and be happy immediately - and how he becomes a folk hero to the kids. The courtroom scenes where Woo Young Woo defends BGP, arguing he is a political offender, not a criminal—a bold and passionate argument. The deep moment of apology and humility when the Mujin Hagwon’s director bows before the parents to ask for leniency. The kids’ dramatic and touching show of support ...

12.8 - Podcast Review of Episode 8 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 8 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae Oh as Lee Jun Ho, Ha Yoon Kyung as Choi Soo Yeon, Ju Hyung Young as Dong Geu Rami, Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok, and Joo Jong Hyuk as Kwon Min Woo. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Cunning Min Woo by Daniel Ri, From Whale by Roh Young Shim. How this is the pivotal episode where all major characters and relationships are revealed and transformed. Woo Young Woo’s growing independence, her romantic awakening, and her evolution from a naive attorney to a confident professional. The ethical and legal complexity of the Sodeok-dong case, especially around petitions, manipulation, and conflict of interest. Kwon Min Woo’s underhanded tactics and increasing resentment, which now verge on outright sabotage. Tae Su Mi’s job offer to Woo Young Woo — made without knowledge of their biological connection — and what it says about ...

12.7 - Podcast Review of Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae Oh as Lee Jun Ho, Ha Yoon Kyung as Choi Soo Yeon, Ju Hyun Young as Dong Geu Ra Mi, Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok, and Joo Jong Hyuk as Kwon Min Woo. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: the instrumental version of “Inevitable” by Suzy and “We Are the Hanbada Crew” by Daniel Ri. Our special guest, attorney and longtime listener Malcolm, joins us to provide legal insight and commentary. We call it Extraordinary Attorney Malcolm! The legal case involving the town of Sodeok-dong, a new road project, and the government’s use of eminent domain in both Korea and the U.S. The town’s head, Choi Han Su, and his struggle with anomic aphasia—a real neurological condition—and how his assistant helps him communicate. The significance of Sodeok-dong being a greenbelt area, which impacts compensation and development. The...