In this episode Celi and Maksu are discussing the action drama "The K2" and bitch about the privatisation of war under capitalism, private military contractors and why their use is very problematic, fairy tales, AI's, and of course the catholic church!
Prepare for a wild ride!
TW: DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU'RE A FAN OF THE LATE POPE BENEDICT (R.I.P.) you might get offended...

PS: If you want to learn more about all the crimes Blackwater committed in Iraq and beyond, check out Jeremy Scahill's  work (books, talks, etc...)

Lots of K-Drama Love and Stay Criticaaal XX

Celi and Maksu are back from the deep and dark pit of wage-slavery induced k-drama podcast exile with a fresh out of the oven episode on The Glory!

Join us for a recap of the drama, a rant on Netflix profit-greedy obsession with having to rip dramas in two parts and such the joy out of life, as well as Maksu's interesting philosophical take on a son who kills his father with too many flower bouquets (WILD!).

Enjoy everyone! 

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K-Drama Feuilleton Podcast is BACK!

Strap yourselves in for season 2 with Maksu and Celi - carrying on with their banter on all things K-Drama and leftie politics.

In this episode we're discussing THE drama of the summer is discussed: EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO. 

We're talking neurodiversity, representation, and swoon over Kang Tae-Oh.

Enjoy everyone!

In this final episode of season 1 Celi and Maksu reminisce about the past year and all the dramas they've watched.  Also in this episode: WWCW and a sneak preview of what you can expect in season two, which will start airing in October!

Enjoy everyone and have a great summer (filled with kdramas and ice cream obsvly) !!

PART 2

In this episode we are discussing the 2018/19 K-Drama classic Skycastle. Interestingly enough, recent discussions in Korean politics and media focus on the education sector once again, as one politician bribed professors to help his child publish an academic paper that would get her into a good university. One journalist is even using Skycastle as a reference, which highlights the big impact this drama had. In our analysis we focus on the different characters in the ‘castle’ and the education system in Korea but also more in general. Delve into the fascinating world of Skycastle with us. 

Enjoy everyone! 

Shownotes

Shows / Movies
- High Society (movie, 2018)
- Reply 1988 (drama, 2016)

Books / Articles 
- Pierre Bourdieu (1986): Forms of Capital.

- 천정환 (2019): 드라마 스카이캐슬과 신재민 사건에 나타난 학벌계급가족. 역사비평, 423-450. http://www.dbpia.co.kr/journal/articleDetail?nodeId=NODE07617343

- Yim Yeonsu (2022) ‘Fake geniuses’ highlight S. Korean elite’s obsession with top schools
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220512000619

PART 1

In this episode we are discussing the 2018/19 K-Drama classic Skycastle. Interestingly enough, recent discussions in Korean politics and media focus on the education sector once again, as one politician bribed professors to help his child publish an academic paper that would get her into a good university. One journalist is even using Skycastle as a reference, which highlights the big impact this drama had. In our analysis we focus on the different characters in the ‘castle’ and the education system in Korea but also more in general. Delve into the fascinating world of Skycastle with us. 

Enjoy everyone! 

Shownotes

Pierre Bourdieu (1986): Forms of Capital.

천정환 (2019): 드라마 스카이캐슬과 신재민 사건에 나타난 학벌계급가족. 역사비평, 423-450. http://www.dbpia.co.kr/journal/articleDetail?nodeId=NODE07617343

Yim Yeonsu (2022) ‘Fake geniuses’ highlight S. Korean elite’s obsession with top schools

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220512000619

CW/TW: Suicide/Death/Depression

In this episode Celi and Maksu are back discussing the representation of after life and supernatural beings in Korean dramas, such as Hotel del Luna, Tomorrow, Uncanny Counter, and Goblin/The Guardian Great And Lonely God. 

They are pondering over how the after life often seems to be represented as a cooperation or bureaucracy that deals with the fates of souls just like any other product is dealt with here on earth. We also touch upon some philosophical ideas behind concepts of life and death and morality. 

Enjoy everyone! 

In this episode Céli and Maksu share their thoughts on the recent drama 'Business Proposal' with some discussion on Chaebol and capitalist life style, as well as a possible alternative story lines. Enjoy everyone!

Note: This episode was recorded in a public park with both hosts finally being in one place, so please excuse all the background noises. 

Dramas / Shows mentioned
What's wrong with Secretary Kim?