MR. SUNSHINE: K-Drama's Binge-Worthy Epic (Ep. 17)

The award-winning K-drama MR. SUNSHINE was released in 2018 and became the 6th highest ranking drama in South Korean cable history, and is still trending on Netflix in the United States and around the globe. What makes MR. SUNSHINE a binge-worthy epic? Why are audiences outside South Korea connecting with this  historical drama of love, revenge, and revolution? How does MR. SUNSHINE inspire curiosity to learn more about the history behind the story, and at the same time mirrors our present-day realities? K-Drama blogger KAT TURNER shares some insights on MR. SUNSHINE and today’s K-Drama phenomenon in episode 17 of the Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters podcast. EP. 17 Timestamps 1:26 MR. SUNSHINE Series Recap 3:49 Kat Turner, K-Drama blogger introduction 5:38 Kat's introduction to K-Drama 9:59 Asian Representation 12:24 KDramatics Club/Clubhouse 13:03 MR. SUNSHINE Conversation 20:31 K-Drama Storytelling and Character Development 29:06 Break (MUSIC) 29:31 Identification and Representation 30:31 K-Drama Acting Ensemble 35:27 Lee Byung-hun (Choi Yu-jin/Eugene Choi) 37:33 Lee Byung-hun American acting experience 39:16 (Revealing) Pre-1950s U.S. and Korean History 46:25 Social Hierarchy in K-Drama 53:21 K-Drama Romance & Love Triangle in MR. SUNSHINE 1:03:26 Lightning Round Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates, bonus content and activities related to the podcast and historical drama. Visit our webpage for MR. SUNSHINE for more information about what's discussed in this podcast and previous podcast episodes.