Unicorn Korean Drama P2
11pts
 Bingo Card
(유니콘) 2022 Coupang Play

A satirical look at the world of tech startups. Sort of an absurdist Korean Silicon Valley. 대박!


K-Drama Bingo Score

Using the Modern K-Drama set

Running commentary

Even if this scored no other points, it would rank as one of my favorite K-dramas. Over-the-top, absurdist, and with brilliant characters, Unicorn is an under-appreciated gem.

  • Vehicular tragedy
    (2 pt)
    Notes
    S01E14
    Saving the best for last
  • Bullying
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E06
    Jay is forced to spy on Maccom for Magenta
  • Cartoony FX
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E08
    Money money money
  • Crushing Debt
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01
    The entire company is constantly on the verge of bankruptcy
  • Memorial service
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E10
    Charles missed his wife's funeral
  • Piggyback
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E14
    Immediately following a vehicular tragedy…
  • Shamans & Talismans
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E02
    Steve visits a shaman for advice
  • Thumbs up
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E09
    Carol approves
  • Wrist grab
    (1 pt)
    Notes
  • 한국어학교 (Language lessons)
    (1 pt)
    Notes
    S01E01
    Tech terms and English expressions are flaunted in the office, with on-screen explainers

Unmatched Bingo Spaces

  • (Dis)possession
  • Childhood friends forgotten
  • Chicken & Beer
  • Cramped quarters
  • Finger hearts
  • Korean Standoff
  • Middle-of-the-Road Soliliquy
  • Pinky swear
  • Rumble tummy
  • Son Hyeung Min
  • The Playground
  • 강한나 (Kang Han-Na)
  • 내 친구 ("My friend…")