K-Drama My Eyes Out
by Judy, Linda and Teresa
Judy, Linda and Teresa pick and watch a recent Korean drama, then gush and/or rant about it. If you love Korean dramas, and have questions about Korean culture or subtext in dialogue that may have been lost in translation, let us know! We post a new episode every other Wednesday. Now available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Google Play Music, Spotify and Stitcher!
Episodes
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KDMEO Episode 219 - Happy 10th Anniversary!
IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE. 2:13 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails! 6:45 - Squid Game 3 spoilers! Not that you should care. 10:58 - Linda watched "The Murky Stream" (탁류) starring Shin YeEun and Rowoon. 30:08 - Judy and Linda are waiting for "Maybe Happy Ending" musical to come to Toronto! 36:30…
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KDMEO Episode 218 - KPop Demon Hunters
WHO WANTS TO HIRE LINDA TO WRITE THE SEQUEL? Judy and Linda absolutely loved "KPop Demon Hunters" (케이팝 데몬 헌터스), starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Yoo JiYoung and Ahn HyoSeop. Digressions: 0:56 - Listener E-mails! 10:38 - Judy watched season 2 of "The Devil's Plan" (데블스 플랜), and was annoyed by most of...
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KDMEO Episode 217 - When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭삭 속았수다) 9-16
IF YOU DIDN'T CRY, YOU'RE A MONSTER. Judy and Linda give up on trying not to cry through their discussion of the latter half of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" (폭삭 속았수다), starring IU, Park BoGum, Moon SoRi and Park HaeJoon. Our next episode will cover KPop Demon Hunters, an animated movie coming...
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KDMEO Episode 216 - When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭삭 속았수다) 1-8
FYI - I CRIED EDITING THIS. Judy and Linda try not to outright sob through their discussion of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" (폭삭 속았수다), starring IU, Park BoGum, Moon SoRi and Park HaeJoon. Digressions: 0:57 - New Patreon donor and Listener E-mails! 12:21 - Judy watched "Twisters", starring…
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KDMEO Episode 215 - Melo Movie (멜로무비)
HOW CAN A DRAMA GO FROM BEING TEDIOUS IN THE FIRST HALF TO DEVASTATING IN THE LATTER HALF. Judy and Linda watched "Melo Movie" (멜로무비), a Netflix drama starring Choi WooSik, Park BoYoung, Lee JunYoung, Jeon SoNee and Kim JaeWook. Digressions: 0:46 - Listener E-mails! 17:28 - Judy is playing…
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KDMEO Episode 214 - Winter 2025 First Impressions
TIME FOR FIRST IMPRESSIONS IN WINTER 2025! Judy and Linda watched "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (중증외상센터), "The Trunk" (트렁크), "When the Phone Rings" (지금 거신 전화는), and "The Queen Who Crowns" (원경). We will start covering "Melo Movie" (멜로무비) starring Choi WooSik and Park BoYoung in March. Hope…
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KDMEO Episode 213 - Squid Game Season 2 (오징어게임 2)
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PLAN HERE. Judy and Linda discuss season 2 of "Squid Game" (오징어게임), starring Lee JungJae and Lee ByungHun. Next episode will be a First Impressions with "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (중증외상센터), "The Trunk" (트렁크), "When the Phone Rings" (지금 거신 전화는), and "The Queen Who…
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KDMEO Episode 212 - Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (정년이) 9-12
OKGYEONG, HOW COULD YOU. Judy and Linda are flabbergasted by the choices in episodes 9-12 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan. TW: suicide attempt Digressions: 1:01 - The political situation in Korea, at time of recording (December…
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KDMEO Episode 211 - Jeongnyeon The Star Is Born 5-8
JEONGNYEON, NO. JEONGNEYON, YES. Judy and Linda yelled at the screen so much during episodes 5-8 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan. Digressions: 0:51 - Listener E-mails! 11:52 - Linda is re-watching "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯,...
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KDMEO Episode 210 - Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (정년이) 2-4
DAMMIT OKGYEONG, WHY ARE YOU SO COOL?!?! Judy and Linda discuss episodes 2-4 of "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born" (정년이), starring Kim TaeRi, Jung EunChae, Shin YeEun and Ra MiRan. Digressions: 1:28 - Listener E-mails! 10:41 - Some follow-up to stuff we talked about in episode 209 11:53 - Judy read...
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KDMEO Episode 209 - Winter First Impressions
YOU GOTTA WATCH JEONGNYEON. It's been so long since we've been this excited about a TV show. Judy and Linda are so glad that there are actually interesting K-dramas out now! Digressions: 1:48 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails! 24:52 - Linda watched "Soulmate" (소울메이트), because Byeon…
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KDMEO Episode 208 - Lovely Runner (선재 업고 튀어) 1-4
WHADDYA MEAN YOU DIDN'T NOTICE THE HOT BOY LIVING ACROSS THE STREET? Judy and Linda are delighted by the breath of fresh air that is episodes 1-4 of "Lovely Runner" (선재 업고 튀어), a tvN drama starring Byeon WooSeok and Kim HyeYoon. Digressions: 0:59 - Listener E-mails! Some Korean terms: 트로트:...
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KDMEO Episode 207 - Miss Night and Day (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀)
DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR. DON'T BOTHER WATCHING THIS DRAMA. Judy and Linda are dumbfounded by "Miss Night and Day" (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀), the JTBC drama starring Jung EunJi, Lee JungEun and Choi JinHyuk. Since we have decided to abandon this nonsensical show, we will instead be starting "Lovely Runner" (선재…
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KDMEO Episode 206 - Queen of Tears (눈물의 여왕)
AS USUAL, I BLAME CONFUCIUS. Judy and Linda wish they got a more down-to-earth storyline with the same characters from "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕), the tvN drama, starring Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun. "Miss Night and Day" (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀) is the frontrunner for our next drama to cover. It stars Jung…
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KDMEO Episode 205 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 13-16
YOU'RE ALL BETTER NOW! Judy and Linda have words about episodes 13-16 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye. Next episode will be about "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕), starring Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun. Please wish Judy luck as she power binges the...
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KDMEO Episode 204 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 9-12
IT'S ALLERGY SEASON. WE'RE SORRY. Judy and Linda are back to talk about episodes 9-12 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye. Digressions: 1:17 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails! 25:40 - Judy is on a weird true crime kick lately, and she...
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KDMEO Episode 203 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 5-8
(GUSH) Judy and Linda restrain themselves from fawning too much while discussing episodes 5-8 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye. Digressions: 0:52 - Listener E-mails! 12:22 - Linda finished "Crash Course in Romance" (일타 스캔들). It was fine. 15:06…
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KDMEO Episode 202 - Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프) 1-4
DO YOU KNOW YOUR MBTI CLASSIFICATION? Judy and Linda were pleasantly surprised by episodes 1-4 of "Doctor Slump" (닥터 슬럼프), the Netflix drama, starring Park HyungSik and Park ShinHye. Content warning: There is mention of mental illness, and blood. Digressions: 1:13 - Listener E-mails! 10:39 - Judy...
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KDMEO Audio Commentary - The Sword of Aramun (아라문의 검-아스달 연대기) 1
How to use this audio track: 1) This is for episode 1 of "The Sword of Aramun" (아라문의 검-아스달 연대기), currently on Disney+. 2) Turn on this track and press play on the episode when Judy and Linda count down, "3, 2, 1!" 3) Enjoy the snark. So much snark.
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KDMEO Episode 201 - Daily Dose of Sunshine (정신병동에도 아침이 와요) 9-12
ARE YOU AN A+ PATIENT? Judy and Linda were definitely puzzled by episodes 9-12 of "Daily Dose of Sunshine" (정신병동에도 아침이 와요), the Netflix drama, starring Park BoYoung. Content warning: There is discussion of mental illness. Please check out the special audio commentary track video episode 1 of...
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KDMEO Episode 200 - Daily Dose of Sunshine (정신병동에도 아침이 와요) 5-8
HAPPY 200th EPISODE!!! Judy and Linda have a sociological discussion regarding episodes 5-8 of "Daily Dose of Sunshine" (정신병동에도 아침이 와요), the Netflix drama, starring Park BoYoung. Content warning: There is discussion of mental illness and suicide. There's also crying. Please check out our Patreon...
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KDMEO Episode 199 - Daily Dose of Sunshine (정신병동에도 아침이 와요) 1-4
WHERE'S YOUR PANIC BUTTON? Judy and Linda worry about their own mental health after watching episodes 1-4 of "Daily Dose of Sunshine" (정신병동에도 아침이 와요), the Netflix drama, starring Park BoYoung. Content warning: There is discussion of mental illness and stalking. We need a nickname for Dr Hwang. If...
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KDMEO Episode 198 - Strong Girl Nam Soon (힘쎈여자 강남순) 13-16
WISHING EVERYONE A FABULOUS 2024! Judy and Linda struggle to make sense of episodes 13-16 of "Strong Girl Nam Soon" (힘쎈여자 강남순), the JTBC drama, starring Lee YooMi, Ong SeongWoo, and Kim JungEun. We're going to shake off the bad vibes of this drama with the remnants of 2023 and go forward into…
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KDMEO Episode 197 - Strong Girl Nam Soon (힘쎈여자 강남순) 7-12
IT'S FARTY TIME. Judy and Linda continue their voluntary self-torture by covering episodes 7-12 of "Strong Girl Nam Soon" (힘쎈여자 강남순), the JTBC drama, starring Lee YooMi, Ong SeongWoo, and Kim JungEun. If this drama has such high ratings, how come we don't have 23.7 million listeners? Some Korean...
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KDMEO Episode 196 - SGNS (힘쎈여자 강남순) 3-6
WOMEN DELIVERY PEOPLE? NO F-ING WAY. Judy and Linda continue ranting about episodes 3-6 of "Strong Girl Nam Soon" (힘쎈여자 강남순), the JTBC drama, starring Lee YooMi, Ong SeongWoo, and Kim JungEun. I struggled so hard with the headline for this episode. Here are the other candidates: WE'RE CALLING HIM...
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KDMEO Episode 195 - Strong Girl Nam Soon (힘쎈여자 강남순) 1-2
THAT'S NOT HOW SCIENCE WORKS! Judy and Linda dive straight into the first two episodes of "Strong Girl Nam Soon" (힘쎈여자 강남순), the JTBC drama, starring Lee YooMi, Ong SeongWoo, and Kim JungEun. Sorry we had to abandon the First Impressions episode, but we really wanted to pick a drama and just…
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KDMEO Episode 194 - DP Season 2
HOW DO WE BURN THIS THING DOWN?!?! Judy and Linda discuss the second season of "D.P." (Deserter Pursuit), starring Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan, Son SukKoo, and Kim SungKyun. WARNING: We talk about physical, and emotional abuse, as well as bullying and suicide. Now that we're back to recording...
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KDMEO Episode 193 - Summer Catch Up
Judy and Linda are finally back to catch up on some e-mails and give their First Impressions of "The Glory" (더 글로리), "Under the Queen's Umbrella" (슈룹), and "The Interest of Love" (사랑의 이해). The next episode will be about season 2 of "D.P." (Deserter Pursuit), starring Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan, Son...
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KDMEO Episode 192 - Winter Catch Up
HALLO~! Happy New Year! It's time to catch up with Judy and Linda. Our next episode will be a First Impressions episode with "The Glory" (더 글로리) starring Song HyeKyo, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" (슈룹) starring Kim HyeSoo and "The Interest of Love" (사랑의 이해) starring Yoo YeonSeok and Moon GaYoung....
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KDMEO Episode 191 - Girls' Generation Theme Show!
INCEST? IS IT INCEST?! It's a Girls' Generation-themed episode, featuring "If You Wish Upon Me" (당신이 소원을 말하면) starring SooYoung, "Jinxed At First" (징크스의 연인) starring SeoHyun and "Good Job" (굿잡) with YuRi. Digressions: 2:05 - New Patreon donor and Listener E-mails! 20:40 - For Halloween, Judy...
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KDMEO Episode 190 - Extraordinary Attorney Woo (이상한 변호사 우영우)
PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER!!! Judy and Linda were fine with "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (이상한 우영우), an ENA drama starring Park EunBin and Kang TaeOh. The drama starts off charming and showcases great acting from the cast, but definitely suffers in the latter half from some nonsensical decisions…
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KDMEO Episode 189 - My Liberation Notes (나의 해방일지)
WUTHERING HEIGHTS IS FULL OF GARBAGE PEOPLE. Judy and Linda ponder JTBC's "My Liberation Notes" (나의 해방일지), starring Kim JiWon, Lee El, Lee MinKi and Son SeokKoo. We really enjoyed watching this quiet contemplative drama, for its realistic portrayal of depression and ennui. Even though the final...
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KDMEO Episode 188 - Little Forest (리틀 포레스트)
TAKE SOME TIME TO DO SOMETHING WHOLLY FOR YOURSELF. Judy and Linda mellow out to 2018's "Little Forest" (리틀 포레스트), starring Kim TaeRi, Ryu JunYeol, Moon SoRi and Jin KiJoo. Our next episode will be about "My Liberation Notes" (나의 해방일지), starring Kim JiWon, Lee El, Lee MinKi and Son SeokKoo....
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KDMEO Episode 187 - Spring 2022 First Impressions
YOWZA. ANYONE ELSE NEED CHEERING UP? Judy and Linda watched a bunch of kdramas for spring First Impressions! For our next episode, we're going to watch 2018's "Little Forest" (리틀 포레스트), starring Kim TaeRi, Ryu JunYeol and Moon SoRi. Digressions: 1:38 - Listener E-mails! 12:13 - Judy and Linda…
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KDMEO Mini-Episode - Melo Is My Nature (멜로가 체질)
We were unable to record this weekend, so here's the edited version of a Mini-Episode we posted on Patreon in May 2021 about JTBC's "Melo Is My Nature", starring Chun WooHee, Jeon YeoBeen, Han JiEun and Ahn JaeHong. "Business Proposal" (사내 맞선) will be incorporated into our Spring 2022 First...
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KDMEO Episode 186 - Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (스물다섯, 스물하나) 13-16
WE HAVE THOUGHTS. Judy and Linda mourn episodes 13-16 of "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯, 스물하나), starring Kim TaeRi and Nam JooHyuk. It was great while it lasted. Our next episode will be about the popular series, "Business Proposal" (사내 맞선) starring Kim SeJeong, Ahn HyoSeop, Kim MinKyu and Seol...
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KDMEO Episode 185 - Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (스물다섯, 스물하나) 9-12
THEIR FORM WASN'T PERFECT BUT THEIR FOLLOW-THROUGH WAS ALRIGHT. Judy and Linda commentate on episodes 9-12 of "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯 스물하나), starring Kim TaeRi and Nam JooHyuk. Digressions: 1:49 - Listener E-mails! There may be some "Boys Over Flowers" ranting. 14:15 - Linda is all caught...
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KDMEO Episode 184 - Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (스물다섯, 스물하나) 5-8
ANOTHER EPISODE ALREADY?! Judy and Linda squeal over episodes 5-8 of "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯 스물하나), starring Kim TaeRi and Nam JooHyuk. Digressions: 1:42 - Listener E-mails! We get some insider information about subtitle translations from our listeners. 14:28~28:43 - ***MAJOR SPOILERS***...
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KDMEO Episode 183 - Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (스물다섯, 스물하나) 2-4
THE WORLD IS ON FIRE. LET US DISTRACT YOU FOR AN HOUR. Judy and Linda spoil episodes 2-4 of "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" (스물다섯 스물하나) for special auditor, Brenda! Kim TaeRi and Nam JooHyuk continue to be fantastic in this nostalgic TVN drama. Digressions: 19:07 - Jaurim is a fantastic Korean alt rock...
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KDMEO Episode 182 - Winter 2022 First Impressions
AH, THE PASSION OF YOUTH! Judy and Linda feel hopeful after trying out some new February K-dramas. Digressions: 0:57 - Listener E-mails! 13:49 - Judy was expecting more Henry Cavill sword fighting from the second season of "The Witcher". 17:09 - Linda watched the second season of "Sweet…
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KDMEO Episode 181 - We're back, kinda!
It's all e-mails and midambles, baby! Judy and Linda catch up on a lot of e-mails and random stuff they've been doing for the past 2 months. We'll be doing a First Impressions episode soon, featuring "Thirty, Nine" (서른, 아홉) starring Son YeJin, Jeon MiDo and Kim JiHyun, "Twenty-Five Twenty-One"...
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KDMEO Episode 180 - Stall for Fall 2
KDMEO, WE DON'T KNOW DRUGS. Judy and Linda stall for fall by watching four ridiculously popular Kdramas from 2004-2013! How is every single one of these about a poor dumdum uncovering a rich douchebag's heart of gold? We will be hibernating for December, in hopes that we'll get some dramas worth...
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KDMEO Episode 179 - Stall for Fall 1
WARNING - THE LAST 15 MINUTES IS BASICALLY RIFFING. Judy and Linda stall for fall by watching four classic Kdramas from 2000-2010! Next week, we continue to stall for fall by trying out "Full House" (풀하우스), "Princess Hours" (궁), "Master's Sun" (주군의 태양) and "The Heirs" (왕관을 쓰려는 자, 그 무게를 견뎌라 –…
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KDMEO Episode 178 - D.P.
LET'S JUST BURN THIS THING DOWN! Judy and Linda discuss "D.P." (Deserter Pursuit), starring Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan and Kim SungKyun. WARNING: We talk about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as bullying and suicide. To Stall For Fall, we are checking out some older Kdrama classics....
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KDMEO Episode 177 - Fall 2021 First Impressions
HE'S A HACKER, QUESTION MARK?! Judy and Linda try out newer dramas for Fall 2021. We decided to give "D.P." (Deserter Pursuit), starring Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan and Kim SungKyun, its own KDMEO episode. Coming soon! Digressions: 0:47 - New Patreon donors and Listener E-mails! 11:39 - Judy insists...
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KDMEO Episode 176 - Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활2) 11-12
SHE LOVES HIM OR SOMETHING; WHO CARES. Judy and Linda don't bother analysing episodes 11-12 of "Hospital Playlist" (슬기로운 의사생활), a TVN medical ensemble drama starring Jeon MiDo, Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo and Kim DaeMyung. Our Fall First Impressions episode will cover "Yumi's Cells"…
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KDMEO Episode 175 - Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활2) 9-10
WHAT THE FRICK; DON'T BE A DICK! Judy and Linda get tipsy to talk about episodes 9-10 of "Hospital Playlist" (슬기로운 의사생활), a TVN medical ensemble drama starring Jeon MiDo, Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo and Kim DaeMyung. For our Fall First Impressions episode, we have picked: "Police...
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KDMEO Episode 174 - Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활2) 7-8
I DON'T NEED YOUR F&*#ING RICE CAKES! Judy and Linda feel bogged down by episodes 7-8 of "Hospital Playlist" (슬기로운 의사생활), a TVN medical ensemble drama starring Jeon MiDo, Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo and Kim DaeMyung. If you have any suggestions for Fall First Impressions, please let us...
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KDMEO Episode 173 - Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활2) 5-6
IT'S OKAY, EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT! Judy and Linda feel slightly better after episodes 5-6 of "Hospital Playlist" (슬기로운 의사생활), a TVN medical ensemble drama starring Jeon MiDo, Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo and Kim DaeMyung. Some of the nicknames we used for characters (continued from…
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KDMEO Episode 172 - Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활2) 3-4
TOO MUCH RIBBON-TYING! Judy and Linda want more friendship shenanigans from episodes 3-4 of "Hospital Playlist" (슬기로운 의사생활), a TVN medical ensemble drama starring Jeon MiDo, Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo and Kim DaeMyung. Some of the nicknames we used for characters in season 1: Darth...
About this show
Judy, Linda and Teresa pick and watch a recent Korean drama, then gush and/or rant about it. If you love Korean dramas, and have questions about Korean culture or subtext in dialogue that may have been lost in translation, let us know! We post a new episode every other Wednesday. Now available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Google Play Music, Spotify and Stitcher!
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