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12.7 - Podcast Review of Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Episode Summary

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae Oh as Lee Jun Ho, Ha Yoon Kyung as Choi Soo Yeon, Ju Hyun Young as Dong Geu Ra Mi, Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok, and Joo Jong Hyuk as Kwon Min Woo. We discuss: * The songs featured during the recap: the instrumental version of “Inevitable” by Suzy and “We Are the Hanbada Crew” by Daniel Ri. * Our special guest, attorney and longtime listener Malcolm, joins us to provide legal insight and commentary. We call it Extraordinary Attorney Malcolm! * The legal case involving the town of Sodeok-dong, a new road project, and the government’s use of eminent domain in both Korea and the U.S. * The town’s head, Choi Han Su, and his struggle with anomic aphasia—a real neurological condition—and how his assistant helps him communicate. * The significance of Sodeok-dong being a greenbelt area, which impacts compensation and development. * The attorneys’ field visit to Sodeok-dong and how the town, the residents, and their culture deeply move them, especially Attorney Jung. * The Hackberry tree as a central, emotional symbol for the town’s identity and unity. * The dramatic court scenes, especially the entrance and argument strategy of Tae Su Mi, and the use of video game-style graphics in court. * The escalating romance between Woo Young Woo and Lee Jun Ho, including the touching moment when she asks for permission to touch him. * The evolving relationship between Choi Soo Yeon and Woo Young Woo, from rivalry to heartfelt support and guidance. * Kwon Min Woo’s bitterness and his anonymous post on the Hanbada bulletin board accusing Woo Young Woo of nepotism. * Woo Young Woo’s realization that she may have gotten her job due to personal connections—and her confrontation with her father about it. * The tense exchange between Woo Gwang Ho and CEO Han, and the possibility that Woo Young Woo is being used in a power play involving her biological mother, Tae Su Mi. * Cultural and linguistic elements, including sikhye, jjimjilbangs, hwamunseok mats, and the use of formal Korean speech and honorifics. * What we’re watching now!

Episode Notes

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae Oh as Lee Jun Ho, Ha Yoon Kyung as Choi Soo Yeon, Ju Hyun Young as Dong Geu Ra Mi, Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok, and Joo Jong Hyuk as Kwon Min Woo. We discuss:

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