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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 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: Lonesome Diary by Sandeul, We Want To Be Like You by Park Sejun, and Without Your Letter by Lee Nyeom.
- The many confessions in this episode, especially by Han Ji Pyeong and Nam Do San, and how they each deal with rejection.
- The depth of Seo Dal Mi’s devastation as she discovers the truth behind the letters and struggles with shattered confidence before Demo Day.
- The beautiful and layered bus station scene between Nam Do San and Seo Dal Mi, including her heartbreaking question, “Was it fun?”
- Han Ji Pyeong’s emotional confession over lunch and the debate between us about whether it was character assassination or honesty.
- The emotional and philosophical discussion between Nam Do San and his father about shedding expectations and just being themselves.
- Chul San’s confession to Jung Sa Ha and how she unexpectedly seems touched by his sincerity.
- The symbolism of the suit and the decision by Nam Do San to present his authentic self, not a version dressed up for someone else.
- How the theme of “white lies” echoes across multiple storylines—grandmother, Nam Do San, Han Ji Pyeong, and Won In Jae—and the consequences of those lies.
- The offer by Alex Kwon of a job at 2STO and the golden handcuffs of stock options; Joanna explains the financial implications in USD.
- The haunting storyline about Yong San’s brother and his desire for revenge against Han Ji Pyeong, whom he blames for his brother’s death.
- The significance of “Plan B,” and how both Joanna and Sung Hee interpret its double meaning in different ways.
- Filming locations from Start-Up, including Oil Tank Culture Park (Sandbox exterior), Yeouido Hangang Park (corndog stand), Uijeongu Cathedral (church), and the Conrad Hotel in Seoul (HJP's apartment).
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