Crash Landed on KDramas – Details, episodes & analysis

Our host Minal is joined with our guests Benny and Vipula. We are at  Episode 12 and 13 of the Moving Kdrama. These two episodes bring us to the present timeline and provide context to the history of our heroes with the government spy organization. 

Episode Outline:

• Doo-shik & Ju-Won bromance brings comic relief

• The Gun In The Pocket - What happened between Mi-Hyun and Dooshik

• Doo-shik’s plays the long game

• Mi-Hyun & Doo-Shik’s new beginning

• Apple Orchard fight sequence

• Life moves on for Ju-Won & Ji-Hee

• North Korean superhero makes an appearance

• A devastating strategy and a masterclass of acting by Ryu Seung-ryong.

Episode Clips: Episode 12-13 trailer

Moving Beyond

• Why does Doo-shik not connect with Ju-Won when he returns to lead a secret life? Are they really not that close? 

• Episode 12 title ‘Partners’ applies to both Doo-shik and Juwon work relationship plus Doo-shik and Mi-Hyun’s personal relationship.

Other dramas/movies discussed in episode:

• Reference to Better Call Saul’s grief scene in Season 6

• May I Help You , a show set in a funeral home with every episode centered around  death, grief and the people left behind.

• Move to Heaven, a dad and autistic son, help clear the belongings of a recently deceased person.

Actors Rediscovered:

• Jo Bok-Rae as the North Korean soldier with super strength. Recommended dramas for more of his work Navillera and The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

Benny’s Corner: Favourite Non-Romantic Pairing in Kdrama

Benny : Shin Min Ah and Gong Min Jeung in Hometown Cha Cha Cha , Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Sang Ho in Kingdom

Minal:   Kim Nam-gil/ Jin Seon Kyu in Through The Darkness, Song Joong Ki & JinGoo in Descendants of the Sun , The trio in Be Melodramatic

Vipula: Son Hyun-Jo/Jang Seung-Jo in The Good Detective; Lee Se-Young/ Joo Hyun-Young in The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

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Our host Minal is back with our guests Benny and Vipula. At halfway mark, we will review  Episode 10 and 11 of Moving Kdrama. These two episodes focus on Jang Ju-won’s backstory - the superhero we lovingly call the Hulk.

Episodes 10-11 moves between different timelines as we learn how JuWon goes from a life of crime to a government agent. And we get to experience another great love story as he meets the love of his life, Hwang Ji-Hee. 

We have aptly titled this pod review as ‘Rivers of Blood’, because of the sheer Tarantino level violence dotting the script. Again, spoilers from the drama, so we suggest you watch it first and then listen to this Deep Dive. 

Episode Outline:

• The ‘Monster’ in the opening night club sequence
• Ju-won’s self-employment tactics
• Ji-Hee & Ju-Won meet and the two lonely souls save each other
• Ju-Won’s life in the underworld & Min-gi’s betrayal
• The Hulk’s Courting Style
• Hee-soo is Ji-Hee’s daughter
• Director Min puts Ju-won through the ultimate test
• Iconic hallway fight sequence
• Dooshik makes an interesting choice and we swoon over him
• Ji-Hee finds a better future

Episodes Trailer: Episode 10-11 trailer 

Moving Beyond

• More information about the concept of coffee girls or ‘Dabang’ in Korea
• Recurring theme is that superpowers are a burden. This is yet another tragic origin story of betrayal and violence.

• Who’s the real monster that can cause actual harm ? The one with the superpowers (Juwon) or the one with evil intentions (Director Min) ?

Other dramas/movies discussed in episode:

• Iconic Hulk breaking down the wall imagery referred when Juwon’s breaks the motel wall here, here and here

• Watch the iconic hallway fight sequence from the Korean movie Old Boy 

Benny’s Corner:

Favourite Romantic Pairing (Series/Movies):

• All 3 : Hyun-Bin/Son-Yejin in Crash Landing on You
• +Minal:  Ji Chang Wook/Nam Ji-Hyun in Suspicious Partner
• +Benny : Shah Rukh Khan/Kajol in DDLJ

Bonus: Favourite Confession in Kdramas [All from  Hometown Cha Cha]

• Vipula: Marriage Proposal 
• Minal:  Hye-Jin’s confession to Dusik 
• Benny: Dusik and Hye-Jin’s confession at the beach 

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We did an experiment in this episode, based on Minal's friend Abi’s suggestion we got her and Chaitra to watch Kdramas for the first time and to come as guests on our episode to share their viewing experience. A millennial and a teenager from two different countries and cultures get together to make this discussion even more interesting.  Tune in to the episode as they share their experiences on the dramas they watched, the cultural similarities/differences they noticed, what kept them hooked, what did they not like, we also had an interesting discussion around Kdrama remakes/dubbed versions. Give it a listen!

Kdramas mentioned: Crash Landing on You, Hot Stove League, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Touch Your Heart,Vincenzo, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Goblin, Beautiful Gong Shim, My Love from Another Star, Our Beloved Summer,Legend of the Blue Sea,Tale of the Nine-Tailed, Wild Romance, Kingdom, Stranger, StartUp, Hotel Del Luna

Other Movies/TV Shows mentioned: Deutschland 83, The Bridge, MoneyBall, Only Fools and Horses, Brooklyn 99, Friends, Parasite, Downtown Abbey, Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain, The Crown

Actors/Actresses Mentioned : Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, Oh Jung Se, Nam Goong Min, Park Eun Bin

During the episode in many instances, Chaitra calls Minal ‘Mavshi’ which means mother’s sister in Marathi language.

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We have a special guest Deepak (You can follow him on twitter at @DeePakao) on this episode where we Deep Dive into one of our favourite dramas this year - Our Beloved Summer

The episode has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so refer to the timestamps below for spoiler and non-spoiler sections.

Plot Summary: 7:38

Deep Dive:

Non-Spoiler Section: 8:37

• Why did we decide to watch this drama?
• Did it meet our expectations?
• What’s the USP of this drama?

Spoiler Section: 21:48

• Key Characters: 21:48
• Favourite Heartwarming/Emotional Scenes: 56:25
• Favourite funny scenes: 1:12:46
• Favourite dialogues:1:27:26
• Main takeaway from the drama : 1:35:26

At 55:49: Deepak says ‘Ulta Chor Kotwal Ko Daate’ - it is a phrase in Hindi which is equivalent to the English phrase ‘ Pot Kettle Black’

The Artist behind Choi Ung’s drawings : French Illustrator Thibaud Herem

Interview with Lee Na Eun - Writer of Our Beloved Summer

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What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas.

Currently Watching:

Sangeetha's Picks:

1. Eve : Seo YeJi’s comeback drama. It's a revenge drama with Seo YeJi playing the protagonist who is out for revenge from the chaebol family. 
2. Why Her: Legal drama which is a women centric drama with Seo Hyun Jin playing the lead protagonist. Started it for her and has liked it so far.
3. Kiss Sixth Sense: Based on the webtoon which both Sangeetha and Minal have read. Enjoying it and the lead actor Yoon Kye Sang is a favourite of both Minal and Sangeetha.
4. Bloody Heart: Watched 6 episodes purely for Jang Hyuk, good so far.

Minal’s Pick:

1. Black Dog : Another Seo Hyun Jin drama that revolves around school teachers and the politics amongst them. On hold currently, but will definitely pick it up again for the different plot.

Completed Dramas

1. Secret Royal Inspector Joy : Poonam recommends this primarily for a progressive female protagonist played by Kim Hye Yoon set in the Joseon era. She meets the male lead TaecYeon who is a Secret Royal Agent and together they work to solve cases.
2. Sky Castle : Minal loved this drama . It is a tragicomedy, a satirical take on the obsession of upper-class parents in South Korea to get their kids in the topmost universities at the cost of destroying others' lives. Excellent acting by a great ensemble cast and writing/direction.
3. Sound of Magic: Poonam and Sangeetha loved this musical drama while Minal had mixed reviews. The drama is about a 30 year old magician and 2 struggling  teenagers who try to chart a path of their own against societal norms. 6 episodes only.
4. Again My Life : Lee Joon Gi is back as a prosecutor action hero with a fantasy element where he gets to redo his life. Minal and Poonam loved it. Recommended watch, especially if you are a Lee Joon Gi fan.
5. Soundtrack : Friends to lovers trope starring Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee. 4 episodes - short drama. Sangeetha recommends it.
6. Love All Play : A surprise package which was the right blend of romance, sports, friendships with an emotional storyline. The supporting cast is good and Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun’s lead pair chemistry is top notch. Whilst it is not perfect, Minal recommends it for the best boyfriend ever written and portrayed to perfection by Chae Jong Hyeop in KDramaland.

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In this episode we discuss the different villains / antagonists we have seen in Kdramas. The episode is full of spoilers so please skip the dramas you haven’t yet watched (See timestamps below against every category). We have covered a whopping 26 dramas and their villains - so you have ample choice to pick and skip ;-)

• 00:01:00 - Villains who overshadowed (or were good as) the main leads: Sky Castle, Innocent Defendant, Lawless Lawyer, Voice 1 
• 00:19:00 - Evil family members: Itaewon Class, Kill Me Heal Me, Can You Hear My Heart,
• 00:30:50 - Terrible professionals: Doctors, Doctor Romantic, Vincenzo, Pinocchio, Racket Boys
• 00:43:44 - Housekeepers from Hell: Blade Man, Wild Romance
• 00:47:50 - Boyfriends from Hell: Touch Your Heart, Law School, Secret
• 00:52:50 - Twisted villains: The Devil Judge, I Can Hear Your Voice, While You Were Sleeping, Money Flower
• 00:59:05 - Villains which left people conflicted: Suspicious Partner, Itaewon Class, City Hunter
• 01:06:10 - Supernatural Villains: Tail of the Nine Tailed, Goblin, The King: Eternal Monarch

00:04:55 - Bollywood Iconic Villains mentioned: Gabbar Singh , Mogambo

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What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas.

Currently Watching

2022 Dramas:

1. Love All Play : Romcom + sports backdrop. Good chemistry between the main leads. 4 episodes have kept Minal hooked.
2. Again My Life : Lee Joon Gi is back as a prosecutor action hero with a fantasy element where he gets to redo his life. S & M have watched 2 episodes and liked what they saw.
3. Tomorrow: A team of 3 Grim Reapers who are out to save those who are on the verge of committing suicide - S is watching Kim Hee Sun for the first time in a drama and finds her mind-blowing. 
4. Pachinko : Entire team has watched 2 episodes and were quite underwhelmed with what they saw. 
5. Ghost Doctor: A sitcom where the coma ghost of a genius doctor (Rain) interacts with newbie doctor (Kim Bum). Great camaraderie but the story is stagnant from ep 8-10 . P is stuck at this stage. 

On Hold: 

Our Blues & My Liberation Notes : Currently we are not in the mood for melancholia, M & S have kept these two dramas on hold after seeing the first 2 episodes. 

Older Dramas:

1. My Girl : 2005 drama. Romcom - Recommended for Lee Dong Wook fans. Tip by our team -  skip the sub plots and watch only the main lead story.
2. Producers: A 2015 drama by Park Ji Eun (Writer of CLOY, MLFAS and TLOTBS). Set in KBS channel, it's the story of TV producers. It's a very heartwarming, light-hearted drama. P recommends it.
3. Witch at Court: A legal thriller where the protagonist is a smart female prosecutor who has been looking for her missing mom since she was a child. P says so far so good. 

Completed Dramas

2021/22 Releases:

1. Juvenile Justice: Legal drama based on juvenile crimes and workings of juvenile court & judges. Great script, acting and direction. Highly recommended if you like crime/legal genre. 
2. Business Proposal: Romcom, tropey K-drama done well. Funny and with good chemistry especially second leads. S & M recommend this one for a light-hearted watch. 
3. Crazy Love: Romcom in boss-secretary, tropey drama. Pros: Great chemistry between the lead pair. Con: Male lead is a toxic boss for most part of the show. P says if this doesn't deter you, watch.

Older Dramas:

Prison Playbook : A slice of life drama from the director-writer duo of Reply Series and Hospital Playlist. Hilarious and a very heart-warming look at the life of prison cellmates and prison guards. Great ensemble cast. M highly recommends it.

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We kickstart Season 3 of our podcast with a Deep Dive on one of the best dramas in the first quarter of 2022 - Twenty Five Twenty One. The episode has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so we suggest you watch it first and then listen to the Deep Dive. 00:00:50: Plot Summary Deep Dive 00:02:08: Why we decided to watch 2521? 00:04:40: Key Characters : Favourite and not so favourite 00:40:55: Favourite Scenes 00:59:50: Initial perception of 2521 &  The Ending - that left viewers conflicted 01:27:12: What could have made the drama better ? 01:33:54: Main takeaway from the drama & the one scene that stayed with us Some of the scenes we spoke about: Apple cut with sword ( actual and BTS)  Hee Do meltdown outside library Hee Do - Baek Yijin tap scene  Hee Do trying to be bully  Ji Woong one pick up line scene Seung Wan and mom scene YuRim and HeeDo friendship  Sangeetha quotes a line during the discussion about Seung Wan and Ji Woong - ‘ek ladka aur ladki kabhi dost nahi ho sakte’ - this is a famous line from a hit Bollywood film Maine Pyaar Kiya. Music Credits:  Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter. License code: LU8KUCTYYYAA2KKL Cover Art: Purva Bakalkar Contact Us: Email: crashlandedonkdramas[@]gmail[.]com Leave us a review or rating on the podcast app. Twitter: @CrashLandedonKD Instagram @crashlanded_onkdramas

The terrific trio is back with another fun season of our podcast.  We have taken our listener feedback on board and we will bring you KDrama Deep Dives this season along with our regular programming of KDrama themes with more guests!  Stay tuned as we release our episodes starting this weekend. 

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What Are We Watching - WAWW

What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas.

Completed Dramas

2021/22 Releases:

1. Our Beloved Summer : The perfect slow-burn romance if there ever was. Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi’s acting brilliance, great soundtrack. Must watch
2. Taxi Driver - Crime Thriller. Great plot up to Ep10, then it went downhill as a typical revenge drama. Esom’s prosecutor was kickass. Not a bad watch.
3. The Silent Sea - Dystopian Thriller. Reflects a world that could be reality for future generations. Gong Yoo and Bae Doona dynamic is the highlight. Minal and Poonam recommend this.
4. Bad & Crazy: Action/Thriller. Mainly for Lee Dong Wook in Action role. Good banter between Wi Ja Hoon and LDW. 12 episodes - Recommended by Sangeetha
5. Ghost Doctor:  Fantasy/Medical. Witty banter, ghosts, good use of tropes, some great performances - Rain, Kim Bum, Uee, Sung Dong Il, cleaner ajumma. Watch, if you need a good laugh, says Sangeetha.
6. Mad About Each Other: Romcom but leads have mental health issues. Realistic portrayal and heart-warming. Recommended by Poonam.

Older Dramas:

1. Mr Sunshine: Period Drama set in late 1800s/Early 1900s depicting Korea’s fight against Japanese invasion. Great ensemble cast, one of the best female leads in KDramas , beautiful cinematography and a gripping storyline. We all highly recommend it .
2. Dalja’s Spring : Noona romance - strong female leads. Recommended by Sangeetha
3. While You Were Sleeping: Fantasy/Legal. Great writing. A healthy love triangle. Jung HaeIn ruled this drama. Recommended watch.
4. Flower of Evil - Crime Thriller. Great plot, Lee Joong Gi steals the limelight. It’s a crime drama, but Minal loved how it explored complex human relationships and trust. Recommended watch.
5. I am Not a Robot: Romcom. Ridiculous plot but a lot of fun. Poonam recommends it for a fun light-hearted watch.
6. Entertainer - Absolutely wholesome drama. Sangeetha and Poonam suggest hanging in there for initial episodes, the drama picks up after 3 episodes and is emotional, but heart-warming.

Currently Watching

1. Thirty Nine - First 2 episodes were underwhelming. Didn’t measure up to the high expectations given the cast.
2. Forecasting Love & Weather: Messy start, but has picked up from episode 3. Strong female lead.
3. Twenty Five Twenty One: Favourite amongst all of us. Kim Taeri is stealing the show, but the entire cast is essaying their roles well; especially Choi Hyun Hyuk who plays Ji Woong. Join the bandwagon with us :)
4. Chocolate : A healing drama where the main leads - a neurosurgeon and chef come to work together in a Hospice and heal themselves with the patients. The friendship between the male lead and his friend, is one of the best Minal has seen in Kdramas.

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