EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 1H 7M
Mr. Plankton Through a Confucian Lens
from Afternoona Asks · host StudioAfterGlo
Sarah and Grace had fun discussing the Confucian elements found in Mr. Plankton, Grace's favorite Kdrama of 2024. We talked about the symbolism of traditional Korean wedding clothes, the importance of bloodlines in Confucianism, and why there is a stigma attached to being an orphan. Grace goes through the different meanings/word play found in the characters' names in the language section.
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