31 episodes

Two friends casually discuss and review K-Dramas from a leftie politics and historical-societal perspective. Max is a current PhDer in Korean Studies, while Celi holds a Master's in Modern Middle Eastern Studies. They met during a field trip to St Petersburg during their history undergrad and immediately bonded over their shared interest in all things Korean and all things history. There will be much laughter and banter, some legit stanning and swooning over all the gorgeous actors and of course some serious historical, political, societal, and fashion analysis by both of them. Some episodes will feature special guests ranging from music experts giving some analysis on OST and fashion specialists to Marxist economists penetrating through the swoony superstructure. Everything will be addressed and everything will be rooted in a shared and steadfast love for K-Dramas.

K-Drama Feuilleton Maksu and Celi

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Two friends casually discuss and review K-Dramas from a leftie politics and historical-societal perspective. Max is a current PhDer in Korean Studies, while Celi holds a Master's in Modern Middle Eastern Studies. They met during a field trip to St Petersburg during their history undergrad and immediately bonded over their shared interest in all things Korean and all things history. There will be much laughter and banter, some legit stanning and swooning over all the gorgeous actors and of course some serious historical, political, societal, and fashion analysis by both of them. Some episodes will feature special guests ranging from music experts giving some analysis on OST and fashion specialists to Marxist economists penetrating through the swoony superstructure. Everything will be addressed and everything will be rooted in a shared and steadfast love for K-Dramas.

    THE K2/Of Fairy Tales, AI's, And The Privatisation Of War

    THE K2/Of Fairy Tales, AI's, And The Privatisation Of War

    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

    • 1 hr 5 min
    THE GLORY 1/On Reverse Confucian Rebels And Violent Women

    THE GLORY 1/On Reverse Confucian Rebels And Violent Women

    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! 

    xxx

    • 48 min
    EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO/Of Kang Tae-Oh, Killer-Whales, and Kimbap

    EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO/Of Kang Tae-Oh, Killer-Whales, and Kimbap

    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!

    • 1 hr 19 min
    FIRST SEASON FINALEEEEE/So Long And Thanks For All The Drama

    FIRST SEASON FINALEEEEE/So Long And Thanks For All The Drama

    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) !!

    • 42 min
    PART 2 SKYCASTLE / Indeed We All Lie

    PART 2 SKYCASTLE / Indeed We All Lie

    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

    • 53 min
    PART 1 SKYCASTLE / Indeed We All Lie

    PART 1 SKYCASTLE / Indeed We All Lie

    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

    • 1 hr 14 min

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