13.7b - Podcast Review of Episode 7 of Start-Up

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Start-Up, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Bae Suzy as Seo Dal-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Kang Han-na as Won In-jae, and Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok. We discuss:The songs featured during the recap: My Love by Davichi, Maybe You Know It by Park Se-jun, and Alchemist by Park Se-jun.The startup terms "burn rate," "nut," and "valuation" and how they relate to Samsan Tech’s financial situation.How Dal-mi bombards Ji-pyeong with 400 questions, revealing her inexperience and eagerness, and how Ji-pyeong answers them all.The intensifying love triangle and growing tension between Ji-pyeong and Do-san, especially as Ji-pyeong begins to realize his feelings for Dal-mi.The hilarious but symbolic scene where Ji-pyeong tries to throw out the money plant and gets scolded by the building manager.The heartbreaking moment when Choi Won-deok begs Do-san not to reveal her deteriorating eyesight to Dal-mi.Do-san's touching realization that all the "miracles" began with the grandmother’s kindness, deepening his respect and resolve.How Do-san’s concern for the grandmother inspires the idea for Samsan Tech’s new business model: an app for the visually impaired.The pitch meeting with Morning Group, where Dal-mi and Do-san realize they are being offered an exploitative contract.Dal-mi’s kiss, sparked by Do-san defending her and standing up for their dignity, despite their financial precarity.How the sisters, Dal-mi and In-jae, each struggle to be recognized on their own merits: one without credentials, one despite connections.Stephanie Lee, who plays Jung Sa-ha, her Korean-American background, her shift from dramas to movies, and her award-winning fashion.ReferencesGoogle Options Make Masseuse a Multimillionaire - The New York TimesStroke of luck for masseuse who found millions at Google | The IndependentMIcrosoft and OpenAI reach a deal valuing OpenAI at $500BActress Stephanie Lee is preparing for a new leap forwardMoon Se-yoon - WikipediaFaces of wealth, intellect and longevity, as revealed by veteran face reader