10 episodes

A brown boy on a journey to discover Korean culture through Korean Dramas (KDramas) and discuss the impacts on global culture and society. Now follow me on Instagram @bbramenpodcast

Brown Boy Ramen Varad Godase

    • TV & Film

A brown boy on a journey to discover Korean culture through Korean Dramas (KDramas) and discuss the impacts on global culture and society. Now follow me on Instagram @bbramenpodcast

    Episode 9 (SKY Castle)

    Episode 9 (SKY Castle)

    Set up in the gated community of SKY Castle, JTBC’s 2018 drama SKYCastle revolves around 4 main. It is credited as one of the most popular Korean dramas because it is raw and talks about education, mental health, and societal reputation in one of the most vulnerable ways. It explores multiple facets of the Korean society, starting from patriarchy to the approach towards social status, reputation in society, and the ruthless approach of Korean families towards education. 

    • 24 min
    Episode 8 (Secret Affair)

    Episode 8 (Secret Affair)

    Secret Affair is a JTBC melodrama released in 2014. It is a romantic story between a woman in her 40s and a man in his early 20s while keeping in mind the social, cultural, and historical perspective. The story draws highlights various things which are prevalent in contemporary Korean society and tries to debunk and normalize attraction between people having a significant age gap between them. 



    Background Music: Emotional Piano Improvisation by Alexander Nakarada. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6199-emotional-piano-improvisation. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 17 min
    Episode 7 (Crash Landing on You)

    Episode 7 (Crash Landing on You)

    tvN’s 2019 Drama "Crash Landing on You" is a popular modern-age love story between a South Korean rich heiress and a North Korean Military man. Set across either side of the #DMZ, the story caused an uproar worldwide due to the nature of the story, adorable romance, and accuracy of the portrayal of North Korean culture and society. The story also gave us an insider's view of the Korean Penninsula, but at the same time, tried to make us aware that similar conflicts exist in our day to day lives, and is not only restricted to Korean states. So what are you waiting for? Tune in to hear more.



    Background Music Credits: Classical Piano Waltz Of Birds by MusicLFiles. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6238-classical-piano-waltz-of-birds. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 29 min
    Episode 6 (Itaewon Class)

    Episode 6 (Itaewon Class)

    JTBC's "Itaewon Class" is a 2020 hit which is a story of classic revenge and betrayal, starring Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, Kwon Nara, and other brilliant actors. These actors have not only pushed their limits to portray their characters, but also made this show an extraordinary story of success. The story talks about multiple identities an addresses the issue of lack of representation in the drama industry, thus becoming an exemplar of how successful a drama with adequate representation can be. So tune into the episode and enjoy.



    Background Score Credits: Smooth Lovin by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4379-smooth-lovin. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 23 min
    Episode 5 (Be Melodramatic)

    Episode 5 (Be Melodramatic)

    Join in as I discover JTBC's modern-age drama "Be Melodramatic" which is equipped with all millennial challenges that anyone can think of. The series presents us with 3 major sub-themes: Mental illness, LGBTQ representation, and Workspace culture, and tries to create discussions around these majorly stigmatized themes. Tune in to see the three female leads in action, trying to help us get through our lives, little by little! TW: Mental health
    Background Music: Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 29 min
    Episode 4 (Lady in Dignity)

    Episode 4 (Lady in Dignity)

    Fashion, family, and loads of money. But can all of this keep you happy and satisfied that you will not commit any immoral sins? Tune in to find out Woo Ah Jin and Park Bok Ja's story in the classic 2017 JTBC drama called Lady in Dignity (품위있는 그녀). Now streaming on Brown Boy Ramen. 

    Might contain spoilers if you have not watched the show.



    Music Credits: Tranquil Fields Peaceful by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5769-tranquil-fields-peaceful. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 27 min

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