Hi, my name's Kayla and I enjoy watching Asian dramas. And by "enjoy watching," I mean "obsess over and continually talk/think about." Welcome to my blog.
Loving yourself -- with all your talents and flaws -- can be remarkably difficult at times. But I hope you, the reader, is able to experience true love for yourself today. And if that's easier said than done, then I hope at least one of these music videos inspires you to find something you love … Continue reading 5 Asian Music Videos That Scream Bold Self-Love Anthems
I was excited for this drama back when Seo Kang Joon was in the works for a main role. However, as the years passed, I eventually forgot about it. So, when I saw it had begun airing -- with tons of fresh new faces -- I couldn't hit 'play' fast enough. ...And I'm already head-over-heels. … Continue reading Familiar Yet Refreshing: 7 Reasons ‘At A Distance, Spring Is Green’ Is The Perfect Watch For K-Drama Fans
*This post is spoiler-free for both dramas.* Quick caveat: I use the word "simple" several times in this post (and in the title, of course), so allow me to define it by the standards with which I am using it. By "simple," I mean "not complicated." I am not inferring, by any means, that these … Continue reading When Less Is Truly More: ‘Move To Heaven’ And ‘Navillera’ Prove The Best Stories Are Simple
Project S: Skate Our Souls (hereby known in this post as S.O.S.) is a 2017 Thai drama which presents a poignant story of one teenager's struggle with mental health and the stigma attached to it. S.O.S. is a solid drama overall. The acting is top-notch, the story is bold, and the cinematography is captivating. This … Continue reading The Color Of Depression: How ‘Project S: Skate Our Souls’ Uses Color To Depict A Teenager’s Struggle With Mental Health
I don't write about dramas I don't like for several reasons: There's already enough negativity in the world; I like to keep this space positive.I enjoy writing about things I like and I don't enjoy writing about things I don't like. Simple as that.If I don't like a drama, I drop it. This means I … Continue reading Unpopular K-Drama Opinions: 3 Extremely Popular K-Dramas I Didn’t Like (And Why)
At the risk of sounding melodramatic, Law School is very possibly the K-drama I've been waiting for. For my entire life. Allow me to sort through my thoughts on it because so far, I'm completely on board. In fact, if I have any reservations at this point, it's only in the form of desperately hoping … Continue reading Why ‘Law School’ Is The Drama I’ve Been Waiting For
Thanks to SHINee's recent comeback, I found myself recalling a movie starring Minho that I watched several years ago. And rather than write about a currently-airing drama like a sensible person, I've decided to metaphorically pen this wholesomely unasked-for review of Derailed (2016). Let's start with some things I love about the film: The story … Continue reading A ‘Derailed’ Review No One Asked For
Karamazov No Kyodai tells a tale of three brothers who are suddenly summoned to their childhood home that holds nothing but painful memories. When their father is murdered in cold blood, the three of them fall under suspicion. I hesitated before beginning this one because of one reason -- I haven't read the book it … Continue reading ‘Karamazov No Kyodai’ Review: Rock ‘n’ Roll Meets Dostoyevsky In Japan’s Retelling Of The Grim Russian Tale
Netflix's binge-able Mainland Chinese drama Take My Brother Away (2018) tells the story of two squabbling siblings as they navigate school, friendship, and family through the oft-bewildering lens of adolescence. Shi Fen (Joseph Zeng) and Shi Miao (Sun Qian) are brother and sister who live with their well-meaning and loving -- but alcoholic -- father. … Continue reading Mini Review: Silly Sibling Rivalry Masks Deeper Family Issues In ‘Take My Brother Away’
*Update as of 6/6/2021: I wrote this post when Penthouse had just begun airing. Some viewers were comparing it (in a negative light) to SKY Castle, so I thought I'd go ahead and write objectively about the similarities and the differences between the dramas. This post is not an in-depth analysis of the two dramas, … Continue reading Drama Battle: ‘Penthouse’ vs. ‘SKY Castle’ (*Updated*)
