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13.7b - Podcast Review of Episode 7 of Start-Up

Episode Summary

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Start-Up, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Bae Suzy as Seo Dal-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Kang Han-na as Won In-jae, and Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok. We discuss: * The songs featured during the recap: My Love by Davichi, Maybe You Know It by Park Se-jun, and Alchemist by Park Se-jun. * The startup terms "burn rate," "nut," and "valuation" and how they relate to Samsan Tech’s financial situation. * How Dal-mi bombards Ji-pyeong with 400 questions, revealing her inexperience and eagerness, and how Ji-pyeong answers them all. * The intensifying love triangle and growing tension between Ji-pyeong and Do-san, especially as Ji-pyeong begins to realize his feelings for Dal-mi. * The hilarious but symbolic scene where Ji-pyeong tries to throw out the money plant and gets scolded by the building manager. * The heartbreaking moment when Choi Won-deok begs Do-san not to reveal her deteriorating eyesight to Dal-mi. * Do-san's touching realization that all the "miracles" began with the grandmother’s kindness, deepening his respect and resolve. * How Do-san’s concern for the grandmother inspires the idea for Samsan Tech’s new business model: an app for the visually impaired. * The pitch meeting with Morning Group, where Dal-mi and Do-san realize they are being offered an exploitative contract. * Dal-mi’s kiss, sparked by Do-san defending her and standing up for their dignity, despite their financial precarity. * How the sisters, Dal-mi and In-jae, each struggle to be recognized on their own merits: one without credentials, one despite connections. * Stephanie Lee, who plays Jung Sa-ha, her Korean-American background, her shift from dramas to movies, and her award-winning fashion.

Episode Notes

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com

Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Start-Up, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Bae Suzy as Seo Dal-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Kang Han-na as Won In-jae, and Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok. We discuss:

The songs featured during the recap: My Love by Davichi, Maybe You Know It by Park Se-jun, and Alchemist by Park Se-jun.
The startup terms "burn rate," "nut," and "valuation" and how they relate to Samsan Tech’s financial situation.
How Dal-mi bombards Ji-pyeong with 400 questions, revealing her inexperience and eagerness, and how Ji-pyeong answers them all.
The intensifying love triangle and growing tension between Ji-pyeong and Do-san, especially as Ji-pyeong begins to realize his feelings for Dal-mi.
The hilarious but symbolic scene where Ji-pyeong tries to throw out the money plant and gets scolded by the building manager.
The heartbreaking moment when Choi Won-deok begs Do-san not to reveal her deteriorating eyesight to Dal-mi.
Do-san's touching realization that all the "miracles" began with the grandmother’s kindness, deepening his respect and resolve.
How Do-san’s concern for the grandmother inspires the idea for Samsan Tech’s new business model: an app for the visually impaired.
The pitch meeting with Morning Group, where Dal-mi and Do-san realize they are being offered an exploitative contract.
Dal-mi’s kiss, sparked by Do-san defending her and standing up for their dignity, despite their financial precarity.
How the sisters, Dal-mi and In-jae, each struggle to be recognized on their own merits: one without credentials, one despite connections.
Stephanie Lee, who plays Jung Sa-ha, her Korean-American background, her shift from dramas to movies, and her award-winning fashion.

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