I’m all over the place this week, from chaebol heir arrests to assassinations to pre-K education to new drama ratings highs. I hope your week was more even-keeled than this.
- The Park Geun-hye saga: “Pres. Park and Choi Sun-sil used burner phones to talk three times a day,” “Jeong Ho-seong says government documents were leaked to Choi Sun-sil on orders from Pres. Park,” “Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong arrested on charges of bribing Pres. Park,” “Hotel Shilla shares shine amid rumors of Samsung heiress’ rise,” “Samsung arrest prompts questions about Park’s fate,” and “Impeachment of Park Geun-hye, “Sentence” to Be Made Around March 10.”
- Kim Jong-nam’s assassination: “Kim Jong-un’s half brother assassinated in Malaysia,” “NIS: Kim Jong-un ordered the assassination of Kim Jong-nam,” “Malaysian police arrest two suspects in killing of Kim Jong-nam, one with an Indonesian passport,” “Malaysia tight-lipped on Kim Jong-nam murder,” and “Total blackout in North on news of Jong-nam’s death.”
- “Ready for school — and the academic race.” And I thought my mother was clever for teaching me the alphabet by bribing me with letter-shaped fruit snacks.
- “Self-reflection in the Activist World: We Need Feminism!” Personal essay on a woman’s experience as an activist, problems with activist leaders, and pushback from feminist circles.
- “Dramas reflecting abuse of power gain rave reviews.” Not too surprising, considering what’s going on.
- “Yoo Ah-in bone tumor confirmed.” Reportedly, it is benign, and it is yet another factor in his postponed enlistment (the other being a shoulder injury that has kept him from passing the physical exam since 2013).
- “‘Chief Kim’ Continues To Conquer Its Time Slot And Hits New Ratings Peak.” The show passed 17% this week.
- “‘Defendant’ Continues To Grow In Ratings With Latest Episode.” And they took 20%.
- “Kang Ha Neul Jokes About Kim Woo Bin’s True Personality And Addresses His Own Dating Rumors.” This sounds like it could be a hilarious talk show–and definitely a fun episode.
- “‘Age Of Youth’ Season 2 Confirmed, Season 1 Cast Still In Talks To Join.” I hope you are able to get all of them, and the writer.
- “‘Voice’ Producer Promises Censorship Adjustment For Future Episodes.” I guess even OCN crime shows get complaints.
- “Kim Eun Sook Of “Goblin” Voted As Best Screenwriter In Korea.” …she took 66% of the votes.