The songs featured during the recap: Shaman by HEO, What by Sol Han, and I’ll Embrace Your Past by Ahn Bo-hyun. Shaman is eerie and haunting, while What adds a frantic, comic energy. I’ll Embrace Your Past is especially meaningful as Seo-ha accepts Ji-eum’s past lives and vows to stay by her side.
How Ji-eum finally discovers the truth about her first life—it wasn’t Seo-ha’s past self, Master Han Ya, who killed her sister Seol, but Master Cheon Un, Kang Min Gi’s past self.
The heartbreaking revelation that Ji-eum herself placed the curse to remember her past lives, fueled by rage and grief after Seol’s death.
Kang Min Gi’s role as a guide for those trapped in the cycle of reincarnation. He helps others find peace, yet remains stuck himself, as he hasn’t encountered the person who triggered his own memories.
The historical context of untouchable classes—the Baekjeong in Korea, Burakumin in Japan, and Dalits in India
The cultural significance of shaman bells in Korean rituals, symbolizing the "opening of the gate of words" to invite spirits into the ritual space.
Ji-eum's emotional turmoil upon realizing that Seo-ha didn’t betray her in her 1st life. Instead, Master Han Ya tried to protect her, and Ji-eum’s misunderstanding led her to attack Seo-ha in this life.
The complicated dynamic between Kang Min Gi and Ji-eum. He wants her to become "normal" by fully remembering her first life, but his own cycle remains unbroken.
The unraveling of the cover-up around the car accident that killed Yoon Ju-won. Chairman Moon, Seo-ha’s father, hid the truth to protect Seo-ha and avoid scandal, while Director Lee, Seo-ha’s uncle, lived for 24 years under the weight of his guilt.
Ha Do Yoon’s emotional struggle over his feelings for Yoon Cho-won. Encouraged by both Ji-eum and Seo-ha, he’s urged to follow his heart despite the social barriers.
The touching parallel between Seo-ha’s note to Ji-eum—"In bad times, remember the happy moments. I’m by your side"—and Ji-eum’s earlier words under the cherry blossoms.
The geographic lesson of the week—Kottayam, India—a city known as the "city of letters" for its publishing industry.
Fun listener interactions: Tina’s blog comment listing Ji-eum’s known past lives, Akiko and Joanna planning a cherry blossom meet-up in Shinjuku Gyoen Park, and new listeners like Irma finding the podcast after Queen of Tears.
A special announcement: After the final episode, Joanna and Sung Hee will do a one-off episode discussing When The Phone Rings, joined by Ernabel Demillo. They’ll dive into the drama’s wild plot twists and controversial ending.
Tease for Season 11—a new show has almost been decided, but listeners still have time to sway the choice by commenting on the blog or Instagram.
Next week, we’ll recap and analyze Episode 12 of See You In My 19th Life and officially announce our pick for Season 11!
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I also think that Su and Mingi became entangled because of the curse which Su uttered while holding the bells (which I think belongs to Mingi as a shaman).
ReplyDeleteOn Su/Jieum not remembering her revenge all throughout her reincarnations but remembering all her lives, I think this is the core of the “stone story” which Joowon wrote.
I recently watched Bulgasal, the plot also reminds me of See You In My 19th Life - the curse to revenge which eventually led to repeating death and reincarnation.
Hi Kdrama friends, I wanted to share a happy accident via Joanna’s love for OST’s and this show. Last week, I was watching one of my favorite YouTube channels, Seoulwalker, and decided to listen to some music while doing so. The combination of this lovely video walk and the OST from SYIMNL is magical and by the time it was over, I was unstressed and happy!
ReplyDeleteThe walk was on a snowy early evening in January, link below, starting at the picturesque Jeongdok Library, winding through the very old and interesting Insadong neighborhood, and the best is the last, the Cheonggyecheon Stream park with the beautiful, huge Winter Festival light installations, watching happy, enchanted children and their parents enjoying all the winter beauty. So play it on your TV or iPad, and listen to this moody, gorgeous OST on your way. You’ll be glad you did.
https://youtu.be/q909S-nWYEg?si=A-Ix9JV4cOZR4bMr
Ellen,
DeleteThat is an interesting Channel indeed. You really get to see some interesting places.
I have made the mistake to click on a video where he visits a BBQ place though.
God! That made me salivate more than Pavlovs' dogs lol.
Ladies,
ReplyDeleteIn regard to the new season, I like to put forward "Our Blues" again.
I think this is the perfect series for this podcast. It has such a wide spectrum in topics and demographics. And the cast is star studded with amazing performances.
I also like to throw a new title. "Because This is My First Life". This is a really underrated series in my opinion. It tackles 3 different relationships at different stages with different personalties in modern day Seoul. While there is a "main" couple, the series really feels like an ensemble.
It also has a good balance between fluff and seriousness.
...and Ok, Ok, it has Jung So-min lol (that is me & Malcolm locked in lol)