K Drama Chat Weekly

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The song we feature during the recap: the regular and orchestral versions of Song For My Brother by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. What a joint  lock is, in reference to Joanna talking about joint locks in episode 8.6. Se-ri’s decision to drive to Sariwon Hospital instead of the hospital instead of the airport, and her decision to stay and donate blood to Captain Ri, instead of flying out of the country with the national track team. Why Se-ri made these choices and what Captain Ri now means to her. How Captain Ri, at first furious with Se-ri, softens, kisses Se-ri outside, and even confesses his feelings about Se-ri to Seo Dan. North Korea’s health care system, which the government says is free, but in reality, is in sad shape, and not free. Patients often ...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we heard during the recap: Here I Am Again by Yerin Baek and Picnic by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee Our four leads have all met at this point and there are some interesting triangles forming. Gu Seung jun, Se-ri and Captain Ri are each trying to figure out what’s going on, but each is missing key information. Gu Seung jun is hoping to use the fact that Se-ri is in North Korea as his bargaining chip against Yoon Se-hyeung. Little does he realize that his asking Cho Cheol Gang to keep Se-ri in North Korea is putting her in real danger. How all of our research has led us to believe that listening devices are commonplace all over North Korea, especially in places where foreigners congregate. We’re not sure if Seo Dan loves Captain Ri but she is cer...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we featured in the recap: Sunset by Davichi and My Companion by Nam Hye sung and Park Sang Hee. Captain Ri’s big confession to Se-ri that he has a fiancée, which of course leads her to deny that she is at all interested in him. The lack of love between Seo Dan and Captain Ri; we wonder if she loves him. How the village women rally around Se-ri when they think she’s been dumped by Captain Ri. Chimaek (fried chicken and beer) vs. dried pollack and beer. The story of Gyeonu and Jiknyeo, which is a story from Korean mythology. Captain Ri driving Seo Dan back to her house and then visiting his parents. How Captain Ri again went out on a limb to protect Se-ri when he asked his father to help him get Se-ri out of the country; the plan is to get her out through...

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Flower by Yoon Mirae Spring in my hometown by Nam Hye Sung and Park Sang Hee How desperate Se-ri must have felt when she missed the boat that would have taken her out of North Korea. How Se-ri’s desperation leads her to sneak out of Captain Ri’s house to try and paraglide back to South Korea, but Captain Ri saves her and they both manage to escape the State Security officials. Lots of plot holes here! The finger heart that Se-ri gave Captain Ri. We think she was showing deep and sweet appreciation, but Kim Ju Meok thinks she’s in love with Captain Ri. Is there anything Captain Ri can’t do? He hand roasts coffee beans for Se-ri’s drip coffee and he makes her bean sprout soup for her hangover. How during Ma Yong Ae’s birthday ...