K Drama Chat Weekly

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of 25, 21, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi-jin. We discuss: The songs we featured in this episode: Match by Lim Ha Young and Understand by Lim Seung Bum Na Hee-do’s origin story, how she got introduced to fencing, and why her dad means so much to her How Na Hee-do’s dad taught her that skills don’t improve in a straight line, but rather in a stair step fashion Na Hee-do’s gold medal win against Ko Yu-rim at the Asian Game How both Na Hee-do and Ko Yu-rim both feel like they were robbed at the Asian Games How the press takes advantage of the controversy and fans the flames of public opinion against Na Hee-do How and why Baek Yi-jin tracks down Alan Smith to get an interview about his call that gave Na Hee-do the gold medal How Ko Yu-rim now has a rival in Na Hee-do The strained relationship between Na Hee-do and her mom The K Drama elements we saw in this episode: food, alcohol, clothing and tri...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of 25, 21, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi-jin. We discuss: How funny this episode how was How we loved the forward momentum of both Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s characters Why Baek Yi-jin decided to go back to Seoul, apply to become a reporter, and not sell Na Hee-do that he’s back in Seoul How Na Hee-do got a boyfriend and then broke up with him as a sort of experiment in love How Baek Yi-jin came to Na Hee-do’s rescue once again when he picked her up at the train station, got her to the tournament on time, and helped her get her confidence back The massive worker demonstrations in South Korea in 1999 The prominence of the chaebol companies in South Korea The history of the game rock, paper and scissors How we finally learn the story behind the break in friendship between Coach Yang and Na Hee-do’s mom The amazing cinematography in this episode The amazing Nam Joo-hyuk: his background, early s...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of 25, 21, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi-jin. We discuss: How Baek Yi-jin has left town without a trace, to the angst and sadness of Na Hee-do and Ko Yu-rim. How Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do manage to communicate with each via messages left on each other’s pager voice mail. The contrast between Na Hee-do, who is confident and gets what she wants, while Baek Yi-jin has lost all of his confidence, he leaves town, and he can’t find a job. How Baek Yi-jin’s mom doesn’t know how to support her sons, while Na Hee-do’s mom can’t find it within herself to support and believe in her daughter. When Na Hee-do tells Ko Yu-rim that she didn’t want to be on the national team, but be Ko Yu-rim’s rival, it feels like a threat. Na Hee-do has secured a spot on the national fencing team, but her happiness is tempered by Baek Yi-jin’s disappearance, Ko Yu-rim’s coldness, and her mother’s indifference. Our surprise ...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of 25, 21, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi-jin. We discuss: The songs we featured in this episode: Go by DOKYEOM and Sinin in the Rain by Shin Min Yong. How we love Kim Tae-ri’s acting in this episode. How Coach Yang’s training regimen, while tough, almost sadistic, is paying off for Na Hee-do. How the relationship between Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin is changing and we start to see a hint of something developing between them. How Baek Yi-jin is really struggling because he can’t land a job. The hilarious but awkward scene in Seung-wan’s house when the five young people catch all the loaches and Seung-wan’s mom makes them all soup. Ko Yu-rim’s fury at Na Hee-do because she thinks Na Hee-do has been putting pine drinks in her locker. We also learn about her close relationship with her dad and her insecurities about whether or not she’ll ever win a gold medal again. How we get a hint of what happens...