In the first episode of 2021 Eunsong Kim and Kim Nguyen discuss Alice (2020) a show with a huge writers' room problem with too many plotlines that involve time travel and how Kim Hee Sun cannot age, ever. We go through and discuss: what was this show about?, was this show pro-life propaganda or no?, is this show about the endless divergence where anything is possible (kinda of like only fans but free), is male acting just staring and blinking or violent outbursts? Is there a subtle critique of liberal humanism? 3 of the cops majored in the liberal arts, and more, hope you enjoy! Intro & closing music by Secret, "yoohoo" for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203407420134?hash=item2f5c06eae6:g:h04AAOSwLwdgiXSp https://www.ebay.com/itm/174339345976?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item28976f4e38:g:X5MAAOSwm8hfAj9t&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%252BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdM8g5dkyalf4xX6LPRnpF3073QhvQWFhVgU0iQ7y5GwIdNl9QeX3g0svy2csm233CfD7Yg2Syh%252F0TmKLmYW94D87BfxvcSYEJLdNZ10ZQIA9ibsDMblrQARAcF1ppvSt%252FnZmZMSL88x%252BqsrPrtsWN3HFCgkeX0YVJG9SMRVeaUAS9Dxw8rG%252FEgYdvbLKezgPTIbYLi9Q8pNvqstlnoSUDl5meRAxdPNAYqfz1xcfEsveD1nlNFRZ92jSKxmJpBb6HZZxRcfs1RutHL7ocE9RC%252FsZAv1uKNAiAXmY7u%252FTKP%252BdTVHIeWkeTxjD6iRtFup9y4fVvxVc5UXxtXCDJoM3UXn60UOSxmetCahCmmolwQIzR90G4vWm7hgDwGo8ZLHFH%252BkNYpYMDGnpfdWpQn%252BseSF98hWmSsGBw%252Fi4MTni1COs0EP6%252FGt%252BKUh9W%252BKlxGYnfSJlKusJwCImbfKuCxZ653DmdAlexhfNFBwJPuH9VviKT8oIjybEbWsnkBn2l%252BMkOIyw9oPKhjNmABKPqqahaAjByDjkKF5eBIPnywJnxkT%252FwAc%252BV1Akt1eXYyREwNAtMwoT7NH7mUc70MygjGQ5v7OGTA4pSTeCNarJQnuPulu8U5SIo%252F9x%252FMY3lIr32FblHHK1Wq59U3TXykJJC5fpt1t6s%252BcJj9eCz5eyVj6Hb8sYo5qLlQWfWTpTKobMZRLQQMMBhsqh5BXP0Wi9KsLijYuxewgtth%252BMFQyGaIVFM2jcd6iA3NuTS591IU9AK7k56HsC7eiTUr5BtJ37YFxWuQT0%253D%7Ccksum%3A174339345976007138db5edb4ca1b23e97e5b41955bb%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

In this very special episode Eunsong Kim and Kim Nguyen discuss “Kingdom” (season 1 (2019) season 2 (2020)) the only zombie show we have ever watched, that we may ever watch with artist and educator extraordinaire Jamie Hilder. We go through: how it’s a lot to watch a show about a plague and the violence of state neglect during a global pandemic, Monarchy as a death cult, the amount of men willing to die for a monarchy wow, why is this show called “Kingdom” maybe it should have been “The Female Physician,” reform is never the answer the solution was and is to light everything on fire, how by season 2 you forget that the tiger killer is maybe a cannibal and def becomes hottest character for sure life is so bleak…hope you enjoy! Intro & closing music by Secret, "yoohoo" for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/313112675997?hash=item48e6f8469d:g:7RMAAOSwVStexL9G https://www.ebay.com/itm/313348262647?hash=item48f5030af7:g:4s4AAOSwwkZf3Ann https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-and-care-for-resurrection-plants-5076015

In this very special episode Eunsong Kim and Kim Nguyen discuss the 90s phenomenon “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” with the most fabulous Fatima El-Tayeb. We go through: why being a girl sucks (then, still, always), the old old man (vampire) + young tween trope, the possibility of racializing the “work” of the slayer, the necessity of the scooby doo friendship pack, witnessing the rise of incel dudebro culture, and why we stan trash tv: trash tv rules!!! for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mackage-Saige-Short-Leather-Jacket-With-Quilted-Detail-In-Black-sz-S-750/283614706066?hash=item4208c0f992:g:3sMAAOSwIlBeqOmU https://www.ebay.com/itm/GUESS-Womens-New-1393-Silver-Square-Neck-Spaghetti-Strap-Tank-Top-S-B-B/164593657582?hash=item26528be6ee:g:pjkAAOSw2gBf3-Tl https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harmony-Mini-SlipdressALICE-OLIVIA/274555605036?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3fecca102c:g:k7kAAOSwF2tfnRNv&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkY3FSd4Ad8xn3oRtkVexxrAXw627HItrzPTkcFpG4kWaUaEq96ShHftPHca%252F4x%252FsO4FAB5IosUEtuXOQ7R0dyZ3SlVkFL2z8uoXuIqUa666F1wM3SS%252By5VZj%252BreNiRoVw95gvCTNjI99fJpCk%252F6tKMtQL7Jipy7Mn0PWkNaqCfa3s9FNTk0PIu8kFaASpK0FdTrhbbjOxQ3uUWng69B5Ybk2BsZKKNd0wwCtwwQAjE77ANKxWsEzkAtGD0OXWRpEbNp8DtlYIU0k3fBNNcSpV82VbKdBTO4K%252FwlA4dVsvQYY%252BZhi5Zp%252Fy8a3oHxRHGt09kYYESXqTyBQtQ4JNRILNmLnss03gfBDrV40NzZNiF4qsqLetKZGRDPLmdp5nnV9HU0UgaZyMtVClnxanlZleK7s%252BqcvLQWiMpHf0clBfuvKOK1mvlZslDdxGfS51%252BNT2YJEtlSsOwrpSGr8END08aER7ydvFNYlR9iB5yUqxAKF7XigEps8Ejgtx4Iqb8pRPz8kHt9jOwLRJ1Zgn3rseoG0UHK8zY7mMNSBEYl3dZ4khMg%252FRfOE2bdLRemak%252BZW7WPIl3O9wGR88nQeJLfUOkPaMRyljntFJPeWY8MR7tbFO3MP7VEX0XDoonYHaH%252BhrywUZIC2le5%252BYPTdT2fLhOfKfDvzdOWat%252Fzk9HmAKZN78Zwaj18wr%252FDDgEgtJC66RLqG%252FA8Il%252Bs8LRl0vM7AMdc9BxQaRbGedBeicascZcUavPHrndYaVo%252B2s1cLS0nulWasbaeXlNbxWE8aecNcHRP3NI9vkkvLGVbhp1i%252FE32o%253D%7Ccksum%3A27455560503645950b7dbfcd47c584cbe7cdb80afd9a%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Isabel-Marant-Etoile-Faux-Leather-Zeffery-Trouser-Pant-Burgundy-Red-42-10US-/133246449445 Intro music by the glorious FKA TWIGS “closer”

In episode 22, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim with special guest star Flint Jamison continue to discuss "Search: WWW" (2019), the most amazing show on earth about an all women-run internet search engine company, and its rival corporation. In this show we ponder: is the internet a public good, or a colonial archive or both? What is the political difference between "private" and "public" web companies? What is the allure of the fantasy of the internet as an egalitarian and ethical space (what the 90s said it would be...)? The representation of surveillance and resistance, and once again: why a show full of women and their hologram boyfriends is our fantasy! for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tommy-Hilfiger-Zendaya-Womens-Long-Sleeve-Button-Up-Satin-Shirt-Purple-Size-2/153891805770?hash=item23d4aa9a4a:g:3ZEAAOSwPiFejjPZ https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-ZADIG-VOLTAIRE-RULLE-MESH-DRESS-SIZE-XS-548/174520775543?hash=item28a23fb377:g:XBcAAOSwAadfZ~5K https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferragamo-Studio-Leather-Handbag-Medium-in-Taupe-mud/254720938831?hash=item3b4e8d134f:g:iE4AAOSwORFfYn1s https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32964823649.html

In episode 20, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim discuss "Search: WWW" (2019), the most amazing show in the world about an all women-run internet search engine company, and its rival corporation. We examine how liberal feminism is trash and really more capitalism with a better outfits (the pantsuits in this show are nice), the 90s dream of the internet democratized possibilities, the Kdrama move away from the sacrificial and towards the abusive parent (there are almost no parents in this drama!), the romance of female friends and how refreshing it was to watch something where the villains and the protagonists were all female! Men in this show almost don't exist or only exist as handsome holograms we cannot recommend this show enough :) for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Sidonie-Chain-Shoulder-Bag-Saffiano-Leather-Medium/124370221006?hash=item1cf50af7ce:g:fY0AAOSw54JffbNd https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fendi-Mother-Of-Pearl-Timepiece-With-Interchangable-Leather-Strap-Designer-Watch/303386399074?hash=item46a33d1162:g:TjEAAOSwt95d5BHy https://www.ebay.com/itm/Theory-DB-Tailor-Linen-Suit-Jacket-Pants-in-Pop-Fuchsia-Size-6-Total-940-NWT/293737853222?hash=item446423f126:g:meAAAOSwAx1fYhgy

In episode 20, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim continue to discuss the kdrama, "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" (2020). We talk about: how the show was recently flagged for violating: “Article 27 on “Duties of Integrity” and Article 30 on “Gender Equality” (we wish we made this up) aka men's feelings were hurt some patriarch felt emasculated, how the show becomes a bit of "Mental health wizard of oz," the literal fear of becoming your parent, the trend of bad parents in kdrama (vs. the older trope of the parent who sacrifices), the reoccurring best friend as the hetero fantasy of the kinds of gendered labor men want to receive, and more :) trigger warning: parental abuse, attempted infanticide also we are not mental health professionals--please take care while listening for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-600-Iro-Figons-Embroidered-Mini-Dress-SIZE-36/154083637319?hash=item23e019b847:g:8ZEAAOSwT4JfW9CW https://www.ebay.com/itm/ISABEL-MARANT-ETOILE-Gayle-chambray-jumpsuit-light-blue-size-FR-36/303681922819?hash=item46b4da6703:g:M58AAOSw04dfWQwh https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-Dries-Van-Noten-Off-shoulder-gathered-floral-print-poplin-midi-dress/203095251824?hash=item2f496b9b70:g:gGoAAOSwjCNfU5Es Make your own corn cheese pizza: www.cookingmyfeelings.com/recipe/chees…pizza-korean intro & closing music from Park Ji Yoon's "아무 것도 몰라요"

In episode 19, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim with guest star Soleil Ho (food critic, writer, all around extraordinaire :) discuss the kdrama, "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" (2020). In which our emotionally unavailable alien (from "My Love from a Different Star") returns as a deeply emotionally repressed mental health “professional," to awkwardly maybe fall in love with a "famous" children's book author (O.o). We talk about: violent family structures (abuse & parental roles, abuse & mental illness), faux-therapy (aka everyone diagnosis each other all the time), the Tamer vs the Caretaker (aka the same violence with different forms of abuse: suppression vs repression), Normativity and Control, the return of the unexceptional pita bread woman, Maternal vs Romantic Love and lastly: product placement: why subway why. We also dip into racism and food writing to discuss our summer fav: resignation calls! trigger warning: parental abuse, attempted infanticide also we are not mental health professionals--please take care while listening For more of Soleil's work see: https://soleilho.com https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/soleil-ho and follow: https://twitter.com/hooleil for your 2ndary pleasures: https://poshmark.com/listing/Jimmy-Choo-Leanne-85-suede-mesh-pump-black-eu-40-5d222f48969d1f3e8b463532?l_con=PREOWNED%2FUSED&utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=9885398791&campaign_id=9885398791&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-934826531913&gcid=431634175106&ggid=101169993035&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9vv9k5LW6wIVEj2tBh0lnAhbEAQYASABEgL7OvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.ebay.com/itm/MINJUKIM-NEXT-IN-FASHION-19FW-RUFFLE-DETAIL-SHIRTS-BLACK-Goth-Party-KOREA/124099288855?hash=item1ce4e4df17:g:FJ8AAOSwWepeXeft https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gianvito-Rossi-Womens-Peep-Toe-Stiletto-Pumps-Black-Suede-Size-37-5-7-5/203098099320?hash=item2f49970e78:g:S4wAAOSwOBhfUtOu Make your own corn cheese pizza: https://www.cookingmyfeelings.com/recipe/cheesy-corn-pizza-korean intro & closing music from Park Ji Yoon's "아무 것도 몰라요"

In episode 18 we (Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim) talk about two shows people have asked us to discuss to explain why we cannot watch these shows. "Itaewon Class" (2020) and "When the Camellia Blooms" (2019) were dramas full of tropes that we believe are fundamentally violent AND uninteresting: the poor man who becomes rich as his revenge, the poor being tortured for 15 episodes, the crying woman (what else does she do but cry?). And this all happens with bad haircuts and sad clothes. These archetypes are sold as middle class entertainment and the wealthy's virtual reality and we say: revolt! reject! intro & closing music from red velvet's "In & Out" Achieve your high school haircut dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NBR8dIeERU

In episode 17, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim with guest star William C. Anderson (the activist, writer, organizer & a k-film expert :) discuss the 2016 film, "A Man and A Woman." A slow & emotionally full film about two people in difficult marriages who have an affair. We talk: what k and non-US films are able to do that US TV cannot, loneliness & marriage, men & paternalistic love, gendered labor (surprise), the workings of fantasy, rupture/uprooting one's life, and the predicability of cowardly men (you can count on it!). For more of William's work see: williamcanderson.info and follow him: https://twitter.com/williamcson intro & closing music from Park Ji Yoon's "환상"

In episode 16, Kim Nguyen & Eunsong Kim discuss the 2020 "The King: Eternal Monarch" a show about: monarchies, capitalism & doppelgangers. We talk: how there is no sympathy for monarchies ever, product placement gone berserk, how your replica is not on your side (the problems of false identification, as Angela Davis told us: "identities based in politics" and not "politics based in identities"!), fighting someone who looks like you is...beyond difficult painful confusing, betrayal vs. treason, what is even allyship, neoliberal fantasies of coupledom as weekends only, and how Trinh Minh-Ha's the supernatural as anti-scientific invention applies to all these shows. This one is a lot. Sending hearts <3 trigger warning for: gendered and domestic violence, sexual assault, state failure intro & closing music from LOONA/YEOJIN's "Kiss Later" for your 2ndary pleasures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/KAHI-Wrinkle-Bounce-Multi-Balm-9g-0-3oz-Korean-Hot-Items-FreeGift-Maskpack-1ea/303592589820?hash=item46af8749fc:g:gkQAAOSwqK9e4Qai https://www.ebay.com/itm/Korea-Ginseng-Corp-Korean-Red-Ginseng-Extract-Everytime-10-Packet-s/274402325180?epid=1956294416&hash=item3fe3a732bc:g:HnAAAOSwjY1fBKT0