K Drama Chat Weekly

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Gyeongseong Creature, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang, Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok, Wi Ha-jun as Kwon Jun-taek, Kim Soo-hyun as Lady Maeda, Ji Woo as Myeong-ja, Jo Han-chul as Yoon Joon-won, and Kim Hae-sook as Nawol daek. We also talk about Wi Ha-jun, the actor who plays Kwon Jun-taek. We discuss: The song we feature during the recap: Forever (instrumental version) by SUHO. The growing feelings between Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok, although it’s not exactly the time or space to express their feelings. The conflict between our leads when Jang Tae-sang asks Yoon Chae-ok to go down to the truck with the other women and she refuses. The ultimate sacrifice of the Joseon soldier who helped our leads fight off the Japanese soldiers.  How Jang Tae-sang made a big sacrifice when he decided to not escape from the hospital and instead create a diversion so everyone else can escape. Is he being a martyr or does he hav...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of Gyeongseong Creature, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang, Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok, Wi Ha-hun as Kwon Jun-taek, Kim Soo-hyun as Lady Maeda, Ji Woo as Myeong-ja, Jo Han-chul as Yoon Joon-won, and Kim Hae-sook as Nawol daek. We discuss: The song we featured during the recap: Time by Baek-a. Our upcoming, fun-filled weekend with Ernabel in New York; follow along with our adventures on Instagram @kdramachat. What we think of Jang Tae-sang thinking that he was busy staying alive and only caring about himself and his business until he met Yoon Chae-ok. Jang Tae-sang’s origin story, including how his mother saved him and told him to stay alive, and how he came to meet Mrs. Nawol when she was thrown out of the local jail. Jang Tae-sang is clearly influenced by his mother: his mother made him promise he would do everything he could to stay alive, and perhaps his reluctance to join the Patriotic Society was because his mom...

In episode 6.5 of our podcast, we mentioned that we've compiled a list of the elements that we find to be in every K Drama. Not every element is in every episode, but most of these elements find their way into every show. We find that once you identify these elements, you start seeing them in all of your favorite show. But somehow, the filmmakers manage to make each show fresh and interesting, even though, for example, every show has an umbrella scene, a back hug, scenes of people eating, a fireworks scene. How about you? What do you think of our list? Do you agree with the list? What did we miss? What elements do you think don't belong on this list? Leave us a comment! Beautiful actors, especially 5 characters Second leads or second couples Crying Back hug Clothing Food Alcohol Wrist grab Holding hands First kiss, with a 360 view or multi-angle view Trip and catch Triangles Flowers Umbrella scene OST! Deep lean Some connection from their past Grandfather or older person keepin...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of Gyeongseong Creature, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang, Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok, Wi Ha-hun as Kwon Jun-taek, Kim Soo-hyun as Lady Maeda, Ji Woo as Myeong-ja, Jo Han-chul as Yoon Joon-won, and Kim Hae-sook as Nawol daek. We discuss: The song we featured during the recap: Forever by SUHO, instrumental version.  Kwon Jun-taek’s background, motivations and relationship with Jang Tae-sang.  Kwon Jun -taek’s father now knows that his son is a rebel. He tries to bribe Dr. Ichiro with a briefcase full of money.  How Col. Kato is the scariest man in the base. He doesn’t care about the soldiers or the Joseon people being killed by the creature.   How Col. Kato realized that Yoon Chae-ok is the creature’s daughter and is now wondering how he can use her.  How Yoon Chae-ok wants to fight to the end, while Jang Tae-sang is going to do whatever he needs to do to stay alive.  The heartbreaki...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of Gyeongseong Creature, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Seo-joon as Jang Tae-sang, Han So-hee as Yoon Chae-ok, Wi Ha-jun as Kwon Jun-taek, Kim Soo-hyun as Lady Maeda, Ji Woo as Myeong-ja, Jo Han-chul as Yoon Joon-won, and Kim Hae-sook as Nawol daek. We discuss: The song that we feature during the recap: Time, electric version, by LEAFY. We thank listeners who recently commented on the website. We now know what Jang Tae-sang was really doing when he was goofing around Gyeongseong: playing mahjong, riding a rickshaw aimlessly, ordering a new suit at the tailor shop. Why Sachimoto risked his neck and help Jang Tae-sang; we think it’s related to Yoon Chae-ok’s mom. What we think of Kwon Jun-taek: where he came from, his relationship with Jang Tae-sang, and why he entered the hospital (to look for two comrades who were recently picked up by the Japanese Army). Why Jang Tae-sang didn’t reveal who Sachimoto was when Yoon Chae-ok first met Sachimo...