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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast

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All posts are by pod team member Alisa A deep dive into classic dramas that have hooked fans across decades and around the world. Listen here ▶️ linktr.ee/daebakpodcast she/her/hers "What you don't know about Jang Hyuk ain't worth knowing" - Uncle Robin

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 29d

ICYMI: Check out our podcast collaboration with @accidentalkiss.bsky.social as we do a deep dive on Marry My Husband: Kdrama vs. Jdrama. Who do we think is the winner???

🔊 Listen on YouTube: youtu.be/0D1wwKVl5oA?...

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 11h

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 18h

It's easier to dodge them here but they exist. I had to block a Korean account that started putting pro T**mp cartoons in my replies.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 18h

"KDrAmas arE GEtting too WeSTeRNIzEd" 🙄

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 18h

My husband informed me that the original account is a Korean Chr1st1an conservative which is just 🤌

Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 18h

This is absolutely real, I had to block Tr**p supporters on Threads who were following me as Kdrama fans. There's a no-insignificant number of fans who love Kdramas because they are religious c*ns*rvatives who want "clean" content. ick ick ick

YoungGirl Never Teach Again @eatedsoap.bsky.social · 19h

Being a fascist supporting K-pop fan with a Frederick Douglass profile pic is a wild combo (gotta be rage bait lmfao) but something about the Korea-boo part might actually make sense cuz K-pop/Kdrama communities be regressive as FUCK.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 20h

This was the first review I could find in Japanese that talks about the patriarchal critique that's such an important part of Learning to Love. It's fascinating that it's written by a man. The comments from fans mostly focused on Raul (lol)

Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 20h

Learning to Love peeps: I found a review that digs into the patriarchal critique embedded in the drama. Very worth reading #jdrama

🔗 ashita.biglobe.co.jp/entry/column...

@atomheartmother.bsky.social @meganf.bsky.social @tinacmml.bsky.social @swtmiserymusings.bsky.social @mizpenn.bsky.social

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 20h

Yes, it was made with so much love and compassion 🥹

Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 20h

I'm so happy you loved it!

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🐸🌈♾️🏄🏻‍♂️ @tinacmml.bsky.social · 1d

I did it and loved it from start to finish! I fell in ❤️ with #jdrama #LearningToLove
Thanks wholeheartedly to @atomheartmother.bsky.social and @daebakpodcast.bsky.social 🫶🫶

🐸🌈♾️🏄🏻‍♂️ @tinacmml.bsky.social · 1d

#jdrama #LearningToLove
Beautiful gem 💎 about learning to love, and how feeling loved helps getting braver first for the beloved one & in the end for yourself, learning to step up & believe in yourself ❤️
I missed ep12 but they did great nevertheless! Beautiful written, poetic visuals, acting 👌

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

I'm completely sure that the owner is his father but not sure about the mom. His reaction to seeing her at the club was pretty suspicious though.

Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

I don't know much but one of the big changes is they are no longer allowed to advertise the top earners in the club. It's to prevent customers from going into debt to try to get their hosts to become #1, especially because some women get pressured into sex work to pay for their hosts.

Kabukicho Host Billboards Get Censored Under New Law

Under a new law that targets exploitative practices, Kabukicho's famous host billboards are being forced to self-censor.

www.tokyoweekender.com

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

I just added that to my watchlist! It looks so interesting.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Two of the founders are women so I wonder if that is influencing the dramas they produce www.linmon.cn/en/

News Information-Investor Relations-Linmon Pictures

Linmon Pictures

www.linmon.cn

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

For example, Kdramas aren't as popular with the home audience as you'd think, they prefer variety shows and Western shows. So when people say Kdramas are being westernized, I think it's that they are changing to accommodate changing tastes at home.

Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

The two dramas I've watched skirt censorship in different ways, they are definitely doing a social critique but it's so subtextual that they're getting away with it. I assume that will continue.

The westernization thing is complex because what global audiences want to watch is changing everywhere

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Meanwhile, my son and I went to Japan because he loves Nintendo and wanted to go so I said sure 😅 We've been twice, it's such a fantastic place to be a tourist.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

It's pretty crazy when I think about it, especially because I went to India solo and left hubby and my son back home because they weren't interested in traveling with me. It was an amazing adventure, so glad I got to do that.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

I got interested in Linmon because I've watched two dramas they produced, a Dream Within a Dream and Journey to Love, and I was struck by how they both have complex female characters and grapple with moral issues like the obligations of leaders towards the people they're responsible for #cdrama

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

This article is a year old but it's a really interesting interview with the co-founder of Linmon, one of the biggest and most prestigious production companies in China, and how they are aiming for a global audience. #cdrama

www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...

TIFFCOM: China’s Linmon Pictures Unveils TV Drama Slate Targeting International Markets

The Shanghai-based premium drama producer has become one of the few Chinese studios to achieve consistent success overseas, having sold at least two titles to Netflix and one to Disney+, among others.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Holy crap that transformation!

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Went to India for 3 weeks and met with people I knew through Twitter, started a #kdrama podcast, made a huge number of friends who have become IRL friends. Oh and got a whole career out of it because I'm a communications consultant.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 3d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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👻🎃Bone Old Pain Ghosten 🍉🎃👻 @cofactorstrudel.bsky.social · 1d

I was telling my friend about a Kdrama I was watching and a lady at the next table turned around and was like "I was just watching that!" and joined our conversation for awhile, and I wish more people would do that.

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Sandi @sandikt.bsky.social · 3d

If you've followed my journey w/the jdrama #LearningtoLove, you know I was a bit obsessed, but I wasn't the only one. This unconventional romance demanded commentary & the wait for the 1-a-week 45-min ep nearly did people in. The show is best binged, and all eps are out now.

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Alisa @ Daebak Podcast @daebakpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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