4.6 - Episode 6 of 25, 21

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of 25, 21, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi-jin. We discuss:

• How funny this episode how was
• How we loved the forward momentum of both Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s characters
• Why Baek Yi-jin decided to go back to Seoul, apply to become a reporter, and not sell Na Hee-do that he’s back in Seoul
• How Na Hee-do got a boyfriend and then broke up with him as a sort of experiment in love
• How Baek Yi-jin came to Na Hee-do’s rescue once again when he picked her up at the train station, got her to the tournament on time, and helped her get her confidence back
• The massive worker demonstrations in South Korea in 1999
• The prominence of the chaebol companies in South Korea
• The history of the game rock, paper and scissors
• How we finally learn the story behind the break in friendship between Coach Yang and Na Hee-do’s mom
• The amazing cinematography in this episode
• The amazing Nam Joo-hyuk: his background, early start in modeling, rise to fame, awards, and brand ambassadorships
• How Sung Hee is enjoying The Glory
• How Joanna finished One Spring Night but found it a real slog to get through

References

• World Rock Paper Scissors Association
• Nam Joo-hyuk on Wikipedia
• Strikes erupt in South Korea Against Restructuring and Job Losses