Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: K-Drama School
Episode: K-Drama School – Ep 157: Boyhood and the Top 5 K-Dramas of 2023
Description: [Spoiler Alert] Grace discusses the show Boyhood (2023, Coupang Play) starring Im Si-wan, Lee Sun-bin, Lee Si-woo and Kang Hye-won. Boyhood addresses the absurdity of bullying culture while exposing toxic behaviors found in every facet of patriarchal Korean society whether it’s in the underworld with gangs, political office, or a high school. Grace declares Im Si-wan the greatest living actor of this era not just in Korea but in the world. Grace also lists her top five favorite K-dramas of 2023. Grace’s new book K-Drama School: A Pop Culture Inquiry into Why We Love Korean Television is available now for...