10.5 - Podcast Review of Episode 5 of See You In My 19th Life

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 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:The songs we feature during the recap:Childhood Kim Jin ahI’ll Embrace Your Past by Ahn Bo hyunOur top K Dramas from 2024.It’s clear Moon Seo ha has not gotten over the trauma of Yoon Ju won’s death; this saddens and shocks Ban Ji eum and Yoon Cho won.Moon Seo ha is developing feelings for Ban Ji eum but he’s not sure how to process them because he doesn’t believe he is allowed to feel love or happiness.The beautiful dance scene at the beach!Formal vs. informal speech in Korean.Yoon Cho won’s shock and amazement at Ban Ji eum’s actions at the vacation home. How did Ban Ji eum know about the doll in the grandfather clock and height guide behind the bookcase?When Moon Seo ha, Ban Ji eum goes after him; he rejects her first confession.Ban Ji eum’s dream that includes red elements and shaman bells, as well as all the red elements in this episode. Red has many meanings in Korean culture. It can be protective and an omen of bad luck and death.The mysterious man who took Kim Ae-gyeong to the hospital and is now working at her restaurant. The mysterious woman Hanna, who seems to know that Ban Ji eum was Yoon Ju won in a past life.How Moon Seo ha is now on the offensive against CEO Jang, who appears to have mismanaged some money at the hotel.The reappearance of  Ban Ji eum’s brother, who leads the loan sharks to Moon Seo ha.The loan sharks take Moon Seo ha to a tunnel, but Seo ha manages to fend them off, plus he got help from Ha Do jin and Ban Ji eum.Yoon Cho won’s call to Ban Ji eum to express her disappointment and sadness at what she thinks is Ban Ji eum’s ulterior motives.Ban Ji eum’s fateful decision to reveal to Yoon Cho won that she was Yoon Ju won in her past life.Three potential, new K Drama elements: the lighthouse, the sudden lane change while driving, and coughing into a drink.What we thought of the title: Am I the Butterly, or is the Butterfly Me?The life and background of Ha Yoon Kyung, the actress who plays Yoon Cho Won.ReferencesKim Jin ah on SpotifyAlbum: A New Leaf by Kim Jin ahTIME Magazine’s Top 10 K Dramas of 202413 Best K-Dramas of 2024 | Teen Vogue10 Best K-Dramas of 2024, Ranked150+ Dramas Of 2024 (K-Drama Masterlist) | SoompiDeemaLovesDrama on InstagramKorean Karaoke - Your complete guide to 노래방 (noraebang)Are you okay? It’s okay (in Korean)Tinnitus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic.The Colors in Korean Life and Culture