Dramabeans Podcast #16
by javabeans
It’s a jam-packed podcast this time around, as we whiz through a full slate of dramas past and present. Let’s dive right in.
Podcast #16
Running time: 69:19
In which we:
- Discuss Gu Family Book and Suzy as a leading lady, with comparisons to Jeon Woo-chi;
- talk about You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin’s narrative flaws, family drama pacing and Ojakkyo Brothers, and why this is better enjoyed as a fast-forward drama (10:55);
- briefly cover Nine and why it was enjoyable but not addicting (17:24);
- discuss That Winter, The Wind Blows in a nutshell and why it didn’t float our boats (19:10);
- move on to Mandate of Heaven, the reason the side characters trump the main romance, and how it exceeded initial expectations (20:31);
- give our first impressions of Jang Ok-jung (26:00);
- move to currently airing shows like I Hear Your Voice with a brief sidebar on Heartless City, the acting of its leads Lee Bo-young and Lee Jong-seok, and why it seems like a promising new selection (29:50);
- touch upon Dating Agency Cyrano and its fun, brisk rom-com vibe (36:44);
- cover Shark, Kim Nam-gil, and his pornstache of shame (39:38);
- talk about Monstar, its refreshing vibe and quirky heroine, and its thoughtful incorporation of musical numbers (45:36);
- lament the downward trajectory of 1 Night 2 Days and wonder at which point one gives up on a show (51:44);
- mention broadcaster trends and the directionlessness of Barefoot Friends (1:02:05);
- and wrap up with thoughts about our recent(ish) Dramabeans Meetup (1:03:22).
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Songs Used in Podcast (In order of use)
“Fate” by Sweetpea
“사랑이 불어온다” (Love blows in) by Lee Ji-young from the Gu Family Book OST
“몰라 몰라” (I Don’t Know) by Tahiti from the You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin OST
“뜨거운 안녕” (Warm goodbye) by Moon Myung-jin from the Mandate of Heaven OST
“뚜벅뚜벅 또각또각” by The Hi-Lights
“천국과 지옥 사이” (Between Heaven and Hell) by BoA from the Shark OST
“시간이 흐른 뒤엔” (After time passes) by Yong Joon-hyung and BTOB from the Monstar OST
“Bye by bye” by Clinch
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Tags: 1N2D, featured, Gu Family Book, Mandate of Heaven, Monstar, Nine: Nine Time Travels, Shark, That Winter the Wind Blows, You're the Best Lee Soon-shin
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1 Link
June 16, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Been waiting since forever for a podcast! Thanks girls! I definitely think Lee Soon Shin has been lacking in the plot development. Too much old people talking about the same things they've been talking about and not enough relationship development with the sisters and their lives. And yet I still watch....
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NinaRx
June 16, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Ummm, please watch Ep 30 of YTBLSS. You'll take back your words. *still in drama heaven*
raw http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=82QONvY361w
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saturtledaisy
June 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM
I agreeee~ I haven't really forgiven the show yet for the past 20 episodes or so, but if this is how the rest of the show is going to be, it sure is a nice start! I think I even managed not to fast-forward this time.
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KDaddict
June 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Ya, finally the show gives Earnest Bot a chance to act, and boy, is it enjoyable to see! Love his range of facial expressions, the little changes, the richness of them all! Love him!
I haven't forgiven the show for the past 20 eps either. MR yelling at everyone is hard to take! I still FF thru her scenes.
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2 Mama J
June 16, 2013 at 12:16 PM
yesssssssssssssssssssssss
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3 snow_white
June 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Finally we are getting a podcast after a long time!!
Thanks.....
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4 Jlee
June 16, 2013 at 12:25 PM
YESSS A PODCAST. T__T <33333 Thank you!
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5 mtoh
June 16, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Downloading podcast.., I need fun while driving to work tmr.
Thanks girls ;)
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6 ilovekimchiramen
June 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM
YES! I legitimately squealed when I saw a new podcast was up. Haha.
Your podcasts are the best. If I had a wish, it'd be to have podcasts every week. :) Yes? I'll buy you the drinks to stay awake. Just saying.
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7 latteholic
June 16, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Yeay, a podcast! :)
And I'll be honest, I skipped the podcast to Mandate of Heaven to hear about your impression (since it's the only one I'm watching now). And let me join you in squeeing over Lee Jung Hwan and Woo Young, javabeans... They are just the cutest couple ever! And the awkward, shy Jung Hwan just rocks my socks off :D
Will go back and start the podcast from the beginning... :)
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latteholic
June 16, 2013 at 2:24 PM
GFB - I agree on the drop in aesthetic quality in GFB. I missed those beautiful shots they had in the first 2 episodes, well, when I was still watching it anyway.
MoH (again, lol) - Although I like the comparison of Jung Hwan and the prosecutor, I'm just worried that he'll end up like the prosecutor.
1N2D - Oh gosh, I'm just sad at where it's going now. I missed the earlier episodes with Bird PD as well (when strictly talking about season 2). New PD is on a mission of ruining the show right now.
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8 dany
June 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Yeah, guys, you did not mention your meetup, I was so curious. thanks for all the comments.
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9 Tartani
June 16, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Thanks for the Podcast, been waiting forever for this!
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Tartani
June 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM
GFB-I agree with Gu Family Book's decrease in camera quality. They literally spent 2 months on the 2 episodes in beginning that they could've spent getting ahead in episodes. YW was definitely a character I would've rooted for on paper but there is a bit of a disconnect with her on screen. Suzy is trying but I still see her as Suzy.
JOJ- I actually liked it in the beginning because I'm not too familiar with Korean history, but now its become makjang ok jang.
IHYV- I love the cute as well and loved how they did the flashbacks. That flashback really got me connected to all those characters. I think LBY is best at all these sassy characters. Never really paid much attention to LJS before this drama, but now I'm really starting to fall for him.
Cyrano- I like it but I'm not exactly emotionally connected to it yet.
Heartless City- I like it but there's soo many characters and the different code names that it's a bit hard to keep up with. Soo many people died already and JKH is sooo hot.
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10 sebsob
June 16, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Heartfelt thanks. I always, just always, enjoy listening to these, not just for the insights but the laughs, and also the laughs, hehe. It is very much appreciated! <3
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11 njet90
June 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM
I loved NINE! But it did drag in the middle.
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12 Joy
June 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Aww I was really looking forward to you guys discussing Incarnation Of Money. Anyways, thank you for the podcast! (:
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13 Mrmz
June 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM
I've been waiting for this!!! Thx :D can't wait to listen to it ;)
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14 cherkell
June 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM
WOO HOO!!! Something awesome to listen to on the plane this week... other than the usual voices in my head. :P Kamsahamnida!!!
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15 RockPaperScissors
June 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Thanks for the podcast. I especially liked your discussion on Monstar (I love the quirky female lead) and how you have plans for another meetup. Hope to see you then.
Also loved your non-ost music selections!
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16 ninji
June 16, 2013 at 1:59 PM
YAY PODCAST YAY.
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17 ilikemangos
June 16, 2013 at 2:12 PM
I was eyeing DB since i noticed you mentioned podcasts on your twitter yesterday. I don't think there's such a thing as too long of a podcast. I love hearing what you guys have to say, the more the better!
Do not watch/finish JOJ. Save your time.
Really enjoyed this podcast, it's always nice to hear what you guys have to say on currently airing shows that you're not recapping or shows that have wrapped.
It's amazing how i look at this list and realize that i literally am following (or finished) almost all that you guys have talked about. Crazy how much k-dramas you can watch..at once.
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ilikemangos
June 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM
woops, double comment below from me. please ignore!
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MEK
June 17, 2013 at 1:43 PM
i tried patiently to see if JOJ would get better and it didnt...its almost the end and it weird - i had a crush on Yoo Ah In in the beginning and now I think he's just scum! weird right?!
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18 Sm
June 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM
hey, you can't call it diverse, when WE dint show up. :P
i really wanted to!
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19 Ilikemangos
June 16, 2013 at 2:19 PM
I was eyeing DB since I noticed you mentioned podcasts on your twitter yesterday, JB. I don't think there's such a thing as too long of a podcast when were talkin about k-dramas here. I love what you guys have to say, the more, the better!
Really enjoyed this podcast, it's always nice to hear what you guys have to say on currently airing shows that you're not recapping or shows tht have wrapped.
It's amazing how I look at this list and realize that I literally am following(or finished) almost all that you guys have talked about. Crazy how much kdramas you can watch...at once.
Oh, and don't watch/finish JOJ. Save your time. Just not worth it.
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20 anvesha
June 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Totally love what you pointed about Soon Shin.. too many annoying things for the few good things. I never thought about JH like that. I guess, it didn't bother me.. there's other worse things to worry about in that drama.
I Hear Your Voice.. I'm loving it. Granted that I went in hoping to like it, but I'm happy it delivers.
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21 mk
June 16, 2013 at 2:29 PM
I wish more people watched Queen Of Office.
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h311ybean
June 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Me, too. I liked it a lot!
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22 I_cant_stand_therain
June 16, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Thank you for this podcast. I get so giddy when I see you have posted a new one. I am off to listen and enjoy.
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23 Saya
June 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Thanks for the podcast!
Meet-up envy! Javabeans and girlfriday, if either or both of you come across the pond, I hope you'll have an afternoon to spend with beanies in the UK.
I offer up organising services! (as long as it doesn't involve alcohol) For the love of DB!
Ah, wishful thinking~
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Tweetie
June 17, 2013 at 6:51 AM
Yeah count me in as well :)
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24 Blue mountain
June 16, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Out of all I love, That Winter The Wind Blows the best. brilliant acting and awesome chemistry between the leads. I'm following all the dramas you've mentioned except NINE and Cyrano Dating, those two i dropped after the first episode. I'm liking I hear your voice at the moment, lets see how it goes... Heartless City, Shark, JOKJ ,Gu family and Monsters are enjoyable to watch.
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25 MeeisLee
June 16, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Squeee! An indication of a good Sunday :).
I wish I was 3 years older so I couldve made it to the meet up :(. It broke my DB-loving heart! I hope you guys have another one in NYC when I'm of age to attend!
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