"Despite not having watched this Oscar winning film, I think that this is an excellent review of a key concept from the film. I think the mentioning of the wealth gap in Korea is true and can also be applied to other parts of the world as well.…"

"I think that jeong in Korean culture is such a beatiful concept. Despite not having seen this drama, reading your post seems very heartwarming and nostalgic. It also seemed very representative of a more easternized culture contrary to a more…"

"This is one of my favorite films ever so I'm glad you got to watch it! I'm also glad you picked up on all the visual storytelling and the tension between the two families. I think the wage gap is something that is not taked about very often in…"

"This is a great breakdown of the various ways that different cultures utilize masks, dancing, singing, and entertainment. I think it's so interesting that these performances were done mostly by peasants or those of the lower classes. It seems that…"

"I love the connection of the cherry blossom season to the nation-wide cultural heartbeat. I think in America, cherry blossoms just come and go without the rush to go see them (unless it's a coordinated event like the festival in D.C.), but it seems…"

"I always found Esports fascinating. As someone who enjoys traditional sports and video games, I always saw the value of competition in both fields. I also did not realize just how pervasive Esports was in Korea. It's surprising to hear just how much…"

"I love your connection of food to Korean social norms. I find it interesting that so much of Korean food actually takes a very long time to make. Foods like Kimchi and different types of Jang are key examples of food that take time to ferment to…"

"This was a thoughtful analysis of Jeong and how Reply 1988 captures communal life through food sharing. I liked your point about Jeong being both warm and intrusive. It really highlights cultural depth. Do you think modern apartment-style living in…"