Episodes
In this episode Maksu and Celi are reviewing the very well-known historical Kdrama "Hwarang".
After giving a brief summary of the plot (first 10 min), they delve deeper in the historical background of "Hwarang" and discuss a few anachronisms they spotted in the drama. If you wanna know why restaurants, showers and chairs are a bit out of place in the ancient kingdom of Silla and why Park Seo-Joon's role can be considered pretty revolutionary, give this episode a listen, enjoy everyone!
Published 08/19/21
In this episode Celi and Maksu are discussing different types of masculinities and how they are portrayed in Kdramas. After characterising each type, they move on to reflect more broadly on masculinity and gender in our neoliberal capitalist world toward the end of the episode. Do let us know what you think about the portrayals of masculinity in Kdramas and what makes them so special. You can reach us either, here, over the comment section or on facebook and twitter. We'd love to hear from...
Published 08/12/21
In this episode Celi and Maksu are reviewing the famous and much loved kdrama "Descendants of the Sun". Themes, such as whether Korean productions can be orientalist or suffer from a "white saviour complex" will be discussed, as well as the intertwined dynamics of masculinity and nationalism in the military. But first and foremost there will be much talk about helicopters, enjoy everyone!
Published 08/05/21
In this episode Maksu and Celi are reviewing the Kdrama MINE. They discuss topics, such as motherhood, the stigma around the queer community in Korean society and what colonialism might have to do with it, as well as power relationships between chaebols and their loyal (or not so loyal) servants. Enjoy everyone!
References:
- Skycastle
- Parasite
- The Favourite
- Reply 1997
Published 07/29/21
In this episode Maksu and Celi give their own personal introduction to K-Drama for everyone new to this genre. They discuss not only the characteristics of production, editing and typical content features, but also strive to find explanations for k-dramas current global popularity. And last but not least why it is worth analysing it in their podcast (and why you should listen to it).
Shows mentioned:
My Love from the Star
Legend of the Blue Sea
Start-Up
Goblin/The Guardian
The Heirs
It's...
Published 07/22/21
In this episode Maksu and Celi review the historical drama "The Tale of Nokdu" and discuss among other things, female solidarity and the concept of widow villages, kings with daddy issues, and why you should avoid consulting a shaman at all costs! Let your know what you thought of the drama in the comment section or on our social media.
Published 07/15/21
In this episode of K-Drama Feuilleton, Maksu and Celi are discussing the drama "사이코지만 괜찮아" or "It's Okay To Not Be Okay".
The drama addresses issues such as neurodiversity, mental health, and family relationships. Most importantly, however, it stars Kim Soo-Hyun as a male lead after a very long break and oh boy, it was worth the wait!
Make yourself a nice pot of tea and join Maksu and Celi on their deep dive into the drama and the issues around it. And hey, even Michel Foucault gets a...
Published 07/08/21