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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young-woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyung-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:
The songs we featured during the recap: Overture and Girl Dad (It Takes Such a Long Time) by Roh Young Sim.
Our delightful Zoom meet and greet with listeners, where many shared their love of Extraordinary Attorney Woo as their gateway into K Dramas.
The varied opinions on Lee Jun-ho, from the fantasy of a perfect green-flag partner to the critique that he’s bland or too idealized.
The heartbreaking case of a North Korean defector, Gye Hyang-sim, and how it highlights issues of motherhood, justice, and societal prejudice.
The dangerous and emotionally devastating journey of North Korean defectors and how the South Korean government processes and supports them.
The emotionally raw parallels between Gye Hang-sim's pain and Woo Young Woo’s deep empathy for Gye Hyang-sim, especially Woo Young Woo’s moving whale metaphor, where she likens Gye Hyang-sim to a mother whale who refuses to abandon her child even at the cost of her life.
The shocking moment when CSY and WYW barge into the judge’s chambers, and how their family pedigrees become unexpectedly relevant to the judge’s view of them.
The meaning of bongwan (ancestral clan origin), and how it reflects deeply ingrained class and social cues in Korean legal and elite circles.
The surprise ending of the case, where the judge suspends Gye Hyang-sim’s prison sentence due to her confession, lack of a criminal record, and unfamiliarity with South Korean law.
The subtly developing triangle between Woo Young Woo, Lee Jun Ho, and Choi Soo Yeon, fueled by Kwon Min-woo’s manipulative suggestion that Lee Jun Ho likes Choi Soo Yeon.
The emotional theme of mothers throughout the episode, culminating in the poignant department store scene where Tae Soo-mi almost crosses paths with her daughter WYW.
Our admiration for Attorney Jung, who quietly supports his junior attorneys and upholds justice, even at the cost of corporate clients.
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I remember this episode so vividly—it was both endearing and touching. I’ve always loved a good mother–child story, and this one beautifully sets the stage for the Tae Soo-mi and Woo Young-woo storyline.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Joanna, I actually have “Maria” in my name, so Irma is technically my second name. My sister, on the other hand, has “Marie” in hers.
Oh, and I managed to secure a ticket for Park Bo Gum’s fan meet here in Bangkok tomorrow! After seeing all the clips from the Manila fan meet yesterday, I couldn’t resist—I was lucky enough there were still a few available tickets.
Hi Irma! I’m so jealous, because he is perhaps the most multitalented actor right now. I watched all the episodes of “The Seasons, Park Bo-Gum-Cantabile” on Viki. He hosted, sang and played fantastic piano on every episode, and obviously loved doing it. Highly recommend to all you guys. Enjoy and let us know how it is!
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DeleteIrma, thank you for sharing that you're also a Maria! Awesome!
DeleteI can't wait to see your photos from the Park Bo Gum fan meet. I saw photos from his fan meet in Manila. What a gift to his fans. No wonder people are crazy for this guy. When you show your fans this type of love, they give it right back!
I'm hoping to go to the Philippines next year. Maybe there will be a fan meet when I'm there! I want to go with Shine!