10.4 - Podcast Review of Episode 4 of See You In My 19th Life

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss:Kendrick Lamar’s new song, Reincarnated, where he sings about his past lives!The songs we feature during the recap:Sad Memory by Fallin’ DildStar (organic version) by ColdeOur male listeners’ opinions of Moon Seo ha; hint: they don’t think much of him!Our new K Drama elements: we like the name Bromance and The Person With Mixed Loyalties turns out to be in more shows than we originally thought!Whether or not Yoon Ju won told her mom about her past lives.Ban Ji eum seems to have conflicting goals: she wants Moon Seo ha to work out on his own that Ban Ji eum was Yoon Ju won BUT he also wants him to fall in love with her as Ban Ji eum so that he gets over Yoon Ju won.The jesa tradition of honoring parents and ancestors.When Moon Seo ha stays over at Ha Do yoon’s house, it’s clear that they are close friends and Moon Seo ha is able to open up about his feelings toward Ban Ji eum and Yoon Cho won.The strong “fan” culture in South Korea.How Ban Ji eum’s strategy is working because Moon Seo ha can’t stop thinking about her!Ban Ji eum almost revealed to Yoon Cho won that they were sisters; instead, she upsets a tray and breaks a set of teacups.The appearance of Ban Ji eum’s brother, who has clearly asked her for money before.The drink maekju that we see so often in K Dramas.Moon Seo ha’s suspicions that CEO Jang is up to no good and possibly manipulating the MI Grand Hotel’s finances.We learn that Moon Seo ha knows that Ha Do yoon meets with the Chairman regularly AND that the Chairman knew Ha Do yoon’s father.The mystery of the flowers in the lobby. Who is the woman who swapped them out, and who has swapped them back?How Ban Ji eum and Yoon Cho won are destroyed when they realize the extent of Moon Seo ha’s trauma over the car accident and Yoon Ju won’s death.The background and career of Ahn Bo hyun, the actor who plays Moon Seo ha.ReferencesKorean Dating: Customs and etiquette for relationshipsSouth Korea's Popular Somaek Cocktail Combines Beer And Soju - Tasting TableFallin’ Dild on SpotifySouth Korea: Supreme Court ruling a historic victory for same-sex couples - Amnesty International.Jesa: The Korean Ceremony Commemorating AncestorsFandom culture in South Korea - WikipediaKendrick Lamar’s ReincarnatedKorea's Family Registration Law | The Law Office of Jeremy D. Morley