"Can't Make Appointments"... 'The Glory 2', Korea-Japan Match, and Palm Oil Day

by Lee Yiseul

Published 10 Mar.2023 09:59(KST)

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"Don't make plans today."..."I took a half-day off from work."

A variety of genres of home entertainment content are pouring in. On the afternoon of the 10th, the atmosphere is heated with the voices of people gathering in front of the TV to watch the live broadcast. Starting with the drama The Glory 2, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Korea-Japan match, and the popular unit Palm Yu (Jeon Hyun-moo, Park Na-rae, Lee Jang-woo) from the variety show I Live Alone will consecutively meet viewers.

The Beginning of Song Hye-kyo's Revenge Unfolds

'The Glory' stills [Photo by Netflix]

The online video service (OTT) Netflix's The Glory Part 2 is released on the 10th. This work dealing with school violence attracted attention as actress Song Hye-kyo, writer Kim Eun-sook, and director Ahn Gil-ho collaborated. A heated response followed immediately after the release. Part 1, released on December 30 last year, recorded 25.41 million viewing hours within three days of release and ranked first in the global top 10 (non-English) TV shows.

The story is simple. It centers on the group led by the perpetrator Park Yeon-jin (played by Lim Ji-yeon), who is caught in the revenge plan devised by school violence victim Moon Dong-eun (played by Song Hye-kyo). The main focus is on Moon Dong-eun’s desperate revenge journey, meticulously prepared at the risk of her life after her soul was shattered by violence.

Part 1 depicted Moon Dong-eun’s childhood and her journey to becoming an elementary school teacher. Most of the time was spent introducing the characters of Park Yeon-jin’s group and designing their relationships centered around Moon Dong-eun.

It ended by foreshadowing a passionate revenge. In Part 2, the gates of hell that have been prepared will open. Song Hye-kyo said, "All the foreshadowing laid out by Moon Dong-eun will be revealed," and Jeong Seong-il hinted, "Chaos, destruction, and oblivion are all mixed."

Interest is hotter than ever. Some have taken half-day leave from work to match the 5 p.m. release time on the 10th, and others say they will rent a hotel with friends to watch it together in small groups.

An Unyielding, Fateful Korea-Japan Match

[Photo by Yonhap News]

Sports will also be held. At 7 p.m. on the same day, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Korea-Japan match will take place. Kang Baek-ho (Kt Wiz) had an unfortunate moment on the 9th against Australia when he hit a double as a pinch hitter but was tagged out after his foot slipped during the celebration, but the players are determined to be fully prepared for the Korea-Japan match.

This is a rivalry and a fateful showdown. The baseball national team must win the second game of Round 1 Group B against Japan at the Tokyo Dome to have a chance to advance to the quarterfinals as second place in the group. After the unexpected loss to Australia, considered a weaker team, they now face a situation where they must beat Japan and calculate various scenarios.

For the Japan match, manager Lee Kang-chul is expected to start veteran left-handed pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun.

The Laughter Button Palm Yu is Coming

[Photo by MBC 'I Live Alone']

The hottest Palm Yu family in the broadcasting world these days is coming to the living room. On the MBC variety show I Live Alone, airing at 11:10 p.m., Palm Yu members Jeon Hyun-moo, Park Na-rae, and Lee Jang-woo will undergo health checkups.

The Palm Yu family has formed a fandom through various content such as a trip to Dalat, Vietnam, and gourmet events. They are enjoying great popularity as their focus on personal happiness aligns with the trends of the current generation.

They receive praise for not criticizing each other, respecting each other’s eating habits, and showing consideration and solidarity, which makes viewers feel comfortable. Their joyful reactions, laughing heartily at comments about gaining weight while enjoying delicious food together, are seen as a kind of healing.