Hwang JungEum's Smart Answer To Male Superior Looking Down On Her In "To All The Guys Who Loved Me"
Hwang JungEum had a smart attitude when facing gender discrimination at her office. What would you answer to: "I heard that you need to double your age if you are a woman. So that means you're 68 years old right now"?
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Jul 9, 2020
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It is always nice to see K-Drama tackling social issues. Hwang JungEum is the lead actress of the K-Drama "To All The Guys Who Loved Me" and she nailed the first episode with this scene where she answered back to her male superior looking down on her because she is a woman.
Korea's gender inequality and gender discrimination in society and especially in the workplace are serious issues (check the data at the end of the article for more about it). The scene in the drama points out these issues and Hwang JungEum had a smart attitude to it.
Hwang JungEum acts as a talented webtoon planning team leader. Her colleagues were praising her amazing results at work and were expecting her as the next director. This is when the director arrived at the office.
Director: "I didn't know you were after my position. But you wouldn't be the youngest. I heard that you need to double your age if you are a woman. So that means you're 68 years old right now. My gosh. I guess this is why women don't last long at work."
Laughing he put his hand on her shoulder and asked, "Right?! Ms. Seo?" in front of all of her colleagues.
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Hwang JungEum with an angry voice: "How dare you put your hand on my shoulder?" (in informal speech: only for friends and when talking to younger people than you)
The director got scared at her unexpected answer.
Director: "Ms. Seo, did you just talk to me in informal speech?"
Hwang JungEum: "You just told me I'm 68 years old. That means I'm 20 years older than you Director"
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Her attitude and smart answer brought laugher to employees and he had only one way out: laughing with them.
Director: "Ms. Seo, you're so funny. I need to learn to catch up. My gosh."
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Do you like her answer?
If you are looking for more about gender inequality in Korea, you can check the data below.
"Compared with other OECD countries, the situation in Korea appears quite daunting as there are major gender gaps in earnings, labour market participation, and representation in government. ... The gender pay gap in Korea is the highest in the OECD: women working in Korea earn only 63% of what men earn." according to the "The 2017 OECD report The Pursuit of Gender Equality: An Uphill Battle".
Top 12 Best K-Dramas About Heart-Fluttering Office Romance That You Should Add To Your Watchlist (2023 Update)
Check out the top 10 office romance K-Dramas to have on your watchlist!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 10 min to read ·
Published : Nov 14, 2023
· Updated : Dec 15, 2023
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At times, office life can be draining with the amount of work that's needed to be done week after week. But for all the K-Drama fans out there, rejoice, because do we have the list for you! Nothing serves as a better remedy to dreary office life than a drama with heart-fluttering office romance. These dramas have everything; from small cubicle visits, after work dates, and the drop of professional jargon for sweet, romantic one-liners. You cannot help but feel a wave of butterflies swirl around your stomach after each episode.
For newcomers to the K-Drama community, check out these titles to find the right fit for you. For long-time fans, take a trip down memory lane by watching these dramas once again. But if there's a show you still haven't seen, add it to the top of your watchlist!
Note: This list is not a ranking. At the end of this article will be a poll where you can vote for your favorite. The vote will not be closed, so no result article will be published.
Summary: Lee YeongJun's family runs a large company where he works as the vice-president. Despite being praised for his smarts and good looks, he is extremely narcissistic and arrogant. Beside him is his competent and hard-working secretary, Kim MiSo. She has worked hard to support her boss for many years and compliments him perfectly, but one day decides that she wants to quit.
Watch Because: Park SeoJun and Park MinYoung are considered as some of the best when it comes to romantic comedies. Their meeting in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" took the entire world by storm with their electrifying chemistry. From scenes of the two bickering to sweet moments of heartwarming romance, there's never a dull moment in the widely iconic drama. By the end, you will have become totally invested in Lee YeongJun and Kim MiSo's relationship, shedding tears over their hilarious antics and lovely interactions.
Summary: Kang DanYi was previously a successful copywriter who was praised for her abilities. However, everything changed once she got married and had a child. In the present, she is broke, unemployed, and divorced, struggling to make ends meet. She tries to find a job, but due to her impressive career history, not one company will accept her. Cha EunHo is a genius writer, an accomplished chief editor at a publishing company, and one of DanYi's oldest friends. DanYi finds herself working at EunHo's workplace and the two begin to develop a romantic relationship.
Watch Because: DanYi's resilient spirit is admirable as she never gives up in her job search and even chooses to start over from the very bottom. All the while, EunHo is silently supporting her and reminding DanYi that he will always be by her side. His long-time affection for DanYi might have started off as unrequited love, but her heart eventually opens up, giving the green light to his romantic advances. "Romance Is a Bonus Book" is a feel-good drama that you won't be able to stop watching once you get started.
Summary: Oh YoonSeo was a top actress, known for her looks and abysmal acting. However, due to a scandal, her acting career rapidly declines. She wishes to make a comeback and in order to do so, she decides to take on a fake job at a law firm in order to prepare for a future role. Kwon JungRok is one of the top performing lawyers at All-Ways Law Firm and is very strict in his work practices. Oh YoonSeo becomes Kwon JungRok's secretary under the guise of Oh JinSim. The two start off with a prickly relationship, but eventually learn to depend on one another.
Watch Because: If you were a fan of "Goblin", you will know that Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa have previous experience working with one another. With their built in synergy, they create many unforgettable moments on screen that makes viewers giddy with laughter. Yoo InNa once again takes on the role of a walking ray of sunshine for Lee DongWook's character. The two are like yin and yang, perfectly complimenting each other in every situation. Any drama with these two as a pair is bound to see spectacular success!
Summary: During the day, Sung DukMi works as a curator for an art gallery. She's competent in her work and upholds a very professional image. But in her free time, she is a dedicated fangirl and is the fansite master for White Ocean's SiAn. One day Ryan Gold, a famous painter, becomes the director for the art gallery DukMi works at. He is self-centered and hard to work with. Ryan Gold learns that DukMi runs a fansite by chance and begins to take an interest in her.
Watch Because: For all the fangirls and fanboys out there, what better character to relate to other than Sung DukMi. She's the perfect example of work-life balance and being able to support your favorite celebrity in your free time. That aside, the interactions between Park MinYoung's DukMi and Kim JaeUck's Ryan Gold is an absolute treat to watch. The two have a push and pull relationship that will make your sides hurt from laughter. By the end, they show so much affection towards each other that you will either get sick of it or wish you had a love story like theirs.
Summary: Shin HaRi is an ordinary office worker. One day, she disguises herself and attends a blind date in place of her friend Jin YoungSeo, with the goal of being rejected. Come to find out, the man she's meeting is the CEO of HaRi's company, Kang TaeMu. Plans backfire when he calls the next day, asking for HaRi's hand in marriage.
Watch Because: Kim SeJeong is absolutely hilarious in her role as Shin HaRi. Staying true to her own real life personality, HaRi is an energetic vitamin that acts as a perfect pick-me-up for a hard day. Kang TaeMu notices this too, as his cold demeanor significantly changes once HaRi comes into his life. You mustn't only focus on the main leads, as the secondary couple in Kim MinGue and Seor InA provide their fair amount of heartwarming romance all on their own. "Business Proposal" is an easy binge and you'll be coming back for more once it's finished.
Summary: Kim HyeJin and Ji SungJoon are childhood friends but SungJoon leaves Korea and the two end up spending many years apart. In the present, HyeJin is no longer the popular and pretty girl from SungJoon's memories and instead works at a menial job. On the other hand, SungJoon has transformed into a handsome and successful magazine editor. When SungJoon comes back to Korea, he tries to meet up with HyeJin once more, but ashamed of her appearance, she asks her best friend Min HaRi to stand in her place.
Watch Because: From the outset, this drama is much more than a simple story about office romance. "She Was Pretty" deals with self-confidence, feeling pretty in your own skin, and acceptance. Every character has their own fair share of trauma that they must work through within the drama. And the entire cast give a magnificent performance while doing so. The office romance is but an added bonus to all of the fine nuances that populate this iconic and memorable K-Drama.
Summary: Seo DalMi has dreams of becoming someone like Steve Jobs. In order to do so, she drops out of university to raise the funds needed for her business pursuits. Nam DoSan is the founder of Samsan Tech but has seen little to no success. By an odd turn of events, he becomes DalMi's first love. They cheer each other on in their business ventures and a romantic relationship begins to flourish.
Watch Because: Suzy and Nam JooHyuk's characters are persistent and never lose focus on their dreams. Despite their strong drive to succeed, they are able to tend to the feelings of romance that are beginning to stir in their hearts. Then there's Kim SeonHo who becomes a strong contender for DalMi's love, infecting viewers with an intense case of second lead syndrome. Your head will be absolutely spinning trying to decide who to support in this battle of love. You will have no regrets if you decide to start this drama!
Summary: Do MinIk is the director of mobile media 1 team at T&T. He was able to memorize faces even after seeing them once and was able to read people with just one glance. However, he comes down with a case of face blindness and now, the only person he can recognize is his secretary Jung GalHee. Due to an incident, Galhee disguises herself and lives a second life as Park group heiress Veronica Park. A budding romance springs forth between the two as Do MinIk tries his best to overcome his illness.
Watch Because: "The Secret Life Of My Secretary" is filled with light-hearted romance and fun, all while maintaining a balancing act of larger issues and hidden traumas. Do MinIk learns how to depend on another person and GalHee finally finds her worth after struggling to take care of her family all throughout her life. Then there's the iconic Veronica Park that will have you laughing for days. It's not a secret how good this drama is and you should definitely add it onto your watchlist.
Summary: Do BongSoon comes from a long line of women who are born with superhuman strength. She dreams of developing her own video game. By chance, she is employed as the bodyguard to Ahn MinHyuk, the CEO of video game company Ainsoft. In BongSoon's neighborhood, a series of kidnapping cases occur and the two become involved. All while this is happening, Ahn MinHyuk begins to develop romantic feelings for Do BongSoon.
Watch Because: "Strong Woman Do BongSoon" is unique in that it mixes romantic-comedy with a splash of thriller. There are also sprinkles of fantasy with the use of superhuman strength. On top of everything, the chemistry between Park BoYoung and Park HyungSik will have you giggling to no end. It's a story of the male lead falling first for the strong (literally) and charismatic female lead. "Strong Woman Do BongSoon" is an iconic drama that you should watch at least once.
Summary: Prosecutor Noh JiWook meets prosecutor trainee Eun BongHee by chance on a subway and their lives remain intertwined since. BongHee becomes the false suspect of a murder and JiWook steps in as her lawyer and clear her of all charges. Once free, they work together to uncover the mysteries behind her false accusation.
Watch Because: Considering all the comedic scenes and hilarious one-liners that populate this drama, the office romance portion seems like a scrumptious dessert to the main course. Although there are elements of a murder mystery, the drama continues to remain light-hearted every second of the way. The end of each episode will leave you smiling and yearning for more of this addictive drama.
Summary: "King The Land" depicts the story of male protagonist Goo Won (JunHo), heir to a conglomerate who can't stand the pretense of a smile. Beside him is the female protagonist Cheon SaRang (YoonA), who always wears a bright smile, even when she doesn't want to. She hopes that one day she can truly smile.
Watch Because: Perhaps due to their shared history as idols, but JunHo and YoonA's chemistry is off the charts. Everything from their childish bickering to loving glances stir a million butterflies to swarm your chest. You'll begin to feel like you're on cloud nine from all the romance that occurs within the drama. While they do travel abroad, much of their key moments happen within the workplace, at the hotel where they're both employed. It's a feel-good drama that you will want to revisit again and again.
Summary: "Crash Course In Romance" depicts the story of former national athlete Nam HaengSeon (Jeon DoYeon) and star mathematics instructor Choi ChiYeol (Jung KyungHo). The two meet and while overcoming various obstacles and traumas, they start to fall in love.
Watch Because: "Crash Course In Romance" shows that love exists for people of all ages. The drama reiterates that it is never too late to pursue a romance that will make your heart beat a million miles an hour. Jeon DoYeon and Jung KyungHo's portrayal of their characters is stellar and will have you grinning all episode long.
What is the best office romance K-Drama according to you?
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What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
Romance Is a Bonus Book
Touch Your Heart
Her Private Life
Business Proposal
She Was Pretty
Start-Up
The Secret Life Of My Secretary
Strong Woman Do BongSoon
Suspicious Partner
King The Land
Crash Course In Romance
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3 Compelling Reasons To Watch Chaotic New K-Drama "The Escape Of The Seven" A.K.A "7 Escape"
"The Escape Of The Seven" is the latest makjang in town and here's why you need to tune in for the madness!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Sep 25, 2023
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Are you missing the good old makjang madness from back in the "Penthouse" days? Well, you're in luck! The creators of "Penthouse: War In Life" - Writer Kim SunOk and Director Joo DongMin are back with another blockbuster hit that you do not want to miss. We're talking about "The Escape Of The Seven: War For Survival" - the latest K-Drama starring an ensemble of outstanding actors who are ready to heat up the K-Drama world. So, check out these unbeatable reasons why you should tune in to "The Escape Of The Seven"!
Spoiler Alert!
1. Picaresque Revenge - An Unusual Genre
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The picaresque genre, originating in 16th-century Spain, features roguish anti-hero protagonists navigating corrupt societies through episodic adventures. These narratives often employ humor and satire to critique social injustices, using a first-person perspective to recount morally ambiguous actions. The protagonists often resort to cunning, deception, and trickery to survive and prosper in a corrupt or unjust society. This genre's hallmark is its exploration of the complexities of human behavior and society, which is exactly what "The Escape Of The Seven" is getting at.
"The Escape Of The Seven" combines picaresque with revenge thriller and creates a unique blend that is inherently makjang. The story revolves around Bang DaMi - an innocent high school girl who gets tangled in a web of lies, deceit and desires that destroys her adoptive family and all that she has ever held dear. From a fake teen pregnancy to a sensationalized false "affair" with her adoptive father, Bang DaMi is cornered with no escape. Our evil antagonists, who all had a hand in this destruction, may be the main characters of the story, but they are ultimately set for retribution and doomed to hellish punishment. Now, it will be refreshing to see how they get to that point.
2. Top Stars Play Treacherous Villains
Much like "Penthouse", "The Escape Of The Seven" has also cast top actors as well as rising stars as villains. This includes Hwang JungEum as Geum LaHui - an abusive mother who abandoned her child Bang DaMi (Jung LaEl) and later used her to win a battle for inheritance, Lee YuBi as Han MoNe - a manipulative wannabe superstar who ruins Bang DaMi's life, Lee Joon as Min DoHyuk - a gangster who unwittingly makes things more difficult for Bang DaMi due to a misunderstanding, Shin EunKyung as Cha JuRan, who prepares a false pregnancy report for Bang DaMi to make her rich grandfather disown her, Yoon JongHoon as Yang JinMo - a wicked entertainment company CEO who fabricates a false story about Bang DaMi to defame her, Jo YoonHee as Go MyungJi - DaMi's homeroom teacher who lies about witnessing DaMi giving birth, and Jo JaeYun as Nam CheolWoo - a corrupt police officer who frames DaMi's father for her murder, among others. The drama also stars Um KiJoon, but his character has not been introduced yet.
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The transformation of these fantastic, talented actors into sinister, evil, twisted villains is not only impressive but also utterly satisfying for viewers. The cast proves their mettle every time they leave us infuriated by the actions of their characters, and needless to say, their versatility is on full display.
3. A Real Survival Game
"The Escape Of The Seven" is said to be a "War For Survival". Beyond the metaphorical meaning of this phrase, it also hints at an actual survival game that our antagonists may be thrust into, echoing divine punishment. This time, revenge is poised to unfold in all its blood-soaked brutality. If the teasers and trailers are anything to go by, we might be getting something reminiscent of "Squid Game", where our villains must fight unfathomable nightmares on a "cursed island" and deceive each other to live. The entertainment meter is about to break!
Are you watching "The Escape Of The Seven"? What do you like the most about this K-Drama? Tell us in the comments section down below!
Celebrity Search: Korean Celebrities With Blood Type O
Find out all the Korean celebrities with Blood Type O!
Song, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Feb 27, 2023
· Updated : Aug 30, 2023
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Do you know that in Korea, many people would ask you about your blood type as an icebreaker? There is a saying that certain blood types show different personality traits and it is rather interesting to learn more about it.
Original source : Naver Webtoon / Park DongSun
Those with blood type O is said to be competitive, funny and also someone good with their priorities. Do take note that this is just something Koreans say for fun and it should be taken with a light heart!
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