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12.13 - Podcast Review of Episode 13 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 13 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 Hyun-young as Dong Geu-ra-mi, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:

  • The songs featured during the recap: The Blue Night of Jeju Island by Park Eun-bin and Unanswered Questions by KOOW.

  • The legal case centered around a 3,000 won admission fee to Hwangjisa Temple, and how it raises questions about cultural heritage law and public access.

  • The real-life filming location of the fictional Hwangjisa Temple: Gwaneumsa Temple on Jeju Island, including its architecture, templestay program, and serene atmosphere.

  • The blurred gwaebultaeng painting of Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) and how it symbolizes the unseen spiritual essence in Korean Buddhist traditions.

  • Attorney Jung’s health deterioration and emotional unravelling, including his poignant reflections about his failed marriage and the impact of overwork.

  • How Jeju Island acts as a backdrop for both a court case and an emotional retreat for the Hanbada team, revealing character backstories and personal struggles.

  • Lee Jun-ho's awkward attempt to introduce Woo Young-woo to his sister and brother-in-law, leading to a painful confrontation overheard by WYW.

  • The layered misunderstandings and hurtful comments about WYW’s relationship with Lee Jun-ho, especially from his skeptical sister.

  • Kwon Min-woo’s unexpectedly supportive behavior toward Choi Soo-yeon and what we learn about his family obligations and financial pressures.

  • More insight into language and social dynamics, including the respectful and familiar terms used between family members and toward WYW.

  • The filming locations of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, including Deoksugung Stone-wall Road, the real-life gimbap restaurant in Suwon, and the hackberry tree in Changwon.

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K Drama Chat is a weekly podcast where we take one Korean (K) Drama each season and and recap and analyze each episode. K Drama Chat is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pandora.
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  1. IrmaOctober 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Joanna & Sunghee, firstly, thank you for the shout out.

    Rewatching this episode reminded me how much I actually enjoyed it. And yes, the Jeju trip definitely feels like an excuse to showcase the island’s beauty! I remember loving the side case (which becomes more prominent in the next episode) even more than the main one. I’m still not buying Min Woo’s sudden character shift or the forced love line with our dear spring sunshine. If I were Su Yeon, I wouldn’t even give him a glance.

    I also commented on Joanna’s Instagram post about watching Signal with his son — that’s one series I really wish I had you guys to listen to. I had to rewatch it multiple times just to fully grasp everything. And as someone who’s not usually a fan of multiple seasons, Signal is the rare exception — I need a Season 2!

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