12.10 - Podcast Review of Episode 10 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:The songs we featured during the recap: “Young Woo’s Heart (Hard to Read Your Mind)” by Roh Young Shim and “Spring Love” by Jo Nam Wook.The complex legal and ethical dimensions of a quasi-rape case involving a woman with an intellectual disability and her romantic partner.How the case parallels Woo Young Woo’s own fears about her budding relationship with Lee Jun-ho.The difficult legal distinction between consent and coercion, especially when someone has cognitive disabilities.How the Korean legal system allows judges to overrule jury verdicts and what this means for justice.The tender but awkward growth of the romance between Woo Young Woo and Lee Jun-ho, culminating in a sweet and respectful first kiss.Choi Soo-yeon’s disastrous blind date with Min-sik.The increasing tension around Kwon Min-woo’s investigation into Woo Young Woo’s true parentage and his possible motivations.Tae Su-mi’s shocking offer to send Woo Young Woo and her father to Boston, with implications of removing her from the political scene.The devastating confrontation between Tae Su-mi and Woo Gwang-ho, and the emotional manipulation she attempts.The recurring theme of adults with disabilities seeking agency in their lives despite overprotective parents.The actor Joo Jong-hyuk, who plays Kwon Min-woo, his recent roles and upcoming appearance in The Confidence Man KR with Park Min-young.ReferencesRape, Imitative Rape and Quasi Rape Laws in South KoreaAmerican Tree Swallow Breeding Behaviors | Nest Box Live.Reflections on the Korean Jury TrialThe Judiciary > Introduction