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[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show That Winter, The Wind Blows (SBS, 2013) and how it brings some insight into what it is like to live a differently-abled life. Grace also discusses the importance of a good reset while she vacations for a week in Carmel, California. Grace’s guest is LA-based comedian Nick Borsellino (@nickwithnothingbetter2do on Instagram). They discuss siblings, rollercoasters, comedy, and collecting semen for the sole purpose of getting a DNA sample. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Hellbound (Netflix, 2021) by Yeon Sang-ho—the director of Train to Busan. Grace analyzes Hellbound as being allegoric of social media cancel culture and the spread of panic, blame and paranoia. She links Hellbound’s plot points to 18th century Christian revivalist tactics that emphasized guilt (sin) and the threat of hell to induce moral panic and keep societies under top-down control. Grace’s returning guest is Berlin-based comedian Tobias Hauser (@hahahouser on Instagram) as they celebrate the one year anniversary of K-Drama School podcast. They discuss drinking culture in Korea, the ubiquity of alcohol, how the iPhone can’t recognize calloused fingers, how we are the worst critics of ourselves, reflecting on achievements and improvements the past year, caring less about what others think, the questionability of cancel culture, what goals they have for 2022, and chlamydia in the throat. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show The King’s Affection (KBS, 2021) and its trans gender queerness, incisive critique of patriarchal greed, as well as Park Eun-bin’s robust acting career which dates as far back as 1998, Rowoon’s impressive acting chops, and more. Grace’s guest is comedian Liam McEneaney (@radioliam on Instagram and @HeyItsLiam on Twitter). They discuss New York in the 90s, Mars Bar, Taylor Mead, Bikini Kill, Jim Jarmusch, Sara Driver, Steve Buscemi, The Big Lebowski, the Beatniks, Korean stand-up comedy, the war in the Middle East, inherited and intergenerational trauma among Koreans, the Irish, the Jews and Indigenous Peoples, abuse in the Korean church, sobriety, masculinity, Agnès Varda, and many more. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show I’m Sorry, I Love You (KBS, 2004). Grace’s guest is Orange County-based comedian Viet Nguyen (@vietspeekenglizh on Instagram). They talk about District 12 in Vietnam, comedy, writing fiction, and the rules of improv. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Because This Is My First Life (tvN, 2017) and topics like the 880,000 won generation, urban-modernism versus traditionalism, marriage, real estate, inflation and more. Grace’s guest is LA-based comedian and actress Susan Song (@sujjang012 on Instagram). Susan is trained in improv at The Groundlings and UCB. She appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox's 9-1-1 and TruTV's Adam Ruins Everything. Grace and Susan discuss acting, crying on cue, comedy, perfectionism, quarantining in Korea for 2 weeks, meeting Jung Kwan sunim, being present, financial trauma, and living the dream. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Reply 1994 (tvN, 2013) as an impactful 1990s nostalgic text, Seo Taiji and Boys, Korea’s 90s moral panic, the history of banana milk and Melona, Reply 1994’s homophobia, and others. Grace’s guest is Dr. Todd Kushigemachi. Grace and Todd discuss the importance of labor unions and strikes among lecturers/adjuncts, the cancel-fear that gen-Z lives under, a teacher’s responsibility around self-care, Wes Anderson movies, Fight Club, systemic injustice, and more. Los Angeles comedian Nick Borsellino (@nickwithnothingbetter2do on Instagram) answers Grace’s flashcard questions based on Reply 1994. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more. This episode is dedicated to beloved Los Angeles/Valley comedian Jonathan David who we lost on Dec. 1, 2021 just a few days before his birthday--Dec. 5. Rest in peace, Jon. We love you and miss you.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show The Sound of Your Heart (KBS, 2016), Lee Kwang-su’s versatility as an actor and the underrated queen of K-dramas—Kim Mi-kyung. Grace’s guest is LA-based comedian and writer Wendy Wilkins (@wendyjean on Instagram). Grace and Wendy discuss bad friends, life transitions, self-care, emotional support, brothers, and food. Pepper the dog makes a guest appearance which you can hear through her panting and squeaky toy. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace doesn’t discuss any K-dramas at all. (She will resume next week.) Grace is feeling the breeze in her life because of some winds of change. Her guest is comedian and actor Fred Stoller (@fred_stoller) who was in Dumb & Dumber, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld, Rick & Morty, and countless others. Fred is also the writer and producer of the feature film Fred & Vinnie. Grace and Fred talk about his book Maybe We'll Have You Back, and the intense tapestry that is show business in Hollywood. They get into self-help books, meditation, heroes, and more. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace doesn’t discuss any K-dramas at all. The drama for this week is just from being Korean American. In this episode, Grace talks to video artist, filmmaker, educator, and therapist Helen Hyunkyung Park (@parkhyunkyunghelen on Instagram). Grace and Helen’s relationship dates back to 2009 when they were both Fulbright scholars in Seoul. This episode of K-drama school is meant for recharge, reset, reflection and reassurance. As you listen, remember to be present. Check in with yourself. How are you doing? What do you need? Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.
[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show One Spring Night (MBC, 2019), and its critique of patriarchy, domestic abuse, and status/image-obsessed parents who forgo their children’s safety. Grace also mentions how Jung Hae-in and Han Ji-min lack chemistry in One Spring Night as opposed to how well Jung Hae-in meshed with Son Ye-jin in There’s Something in the Rain. Grace’s guest is LA-based comedian Kristal Adams (@thedarkkristal on Instagram and Twitter). Kristal has been on JFL and Laugh After Dark on Amazon. She won “Best of Fest” at the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. Kristal hosts Black Card Rehab and produces her own show Overdue Comedy in Glendale, California. Grace and Kristal discuss bedtime story apps, introversion, energies, how men don’t like women who know themselves, family trauma, a performer’s need to shut off their brain, and what it’s like to be a comedy nerd. Follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Visit kdramachool.com to learn more.