One great thing about finding yourself in between drama reviews is that you'll probably end up sifting through old drafts, which is where I found this little number. After some tweaking here and there, I present you with a list of some personal K-drama-watching experiences that hopefully a few of you can relate to. And... Continue Reading →
Closure At A Bittersweet Cost: ‘Nobody Knows’ Final Episode Review
Nobody Knows is the best drama I've seen in a long time -- and its final episode does not disappoint. It maintains pace and character consistency while wrapping things up satisfactorily -- all of which can be a challenge to nail down in any finale. Keep reading to find out which moments stand out above... Continue Reading →
Why ‘Nobody Knows’ Oddball Villain Is Giving The Joker A Run For His Money
As someone who typically likes the antagonistic characters in dramas, finding a villain I love to hate (and hate to love) is exhilarating because -- let's be real -- not every antagonist is created equal. Yet, from the moment Baek Sang Ho (played by the brilliant Park Hoon) first strolls on-screen in Nobody Knows --... Continue Reading →
‘Nobody Knows’ First Impressions: A Perfect Blend Of Murder, Mystery, And Family Drama
The first four episodes of Nobody Knows are out, and I'm already having to talk myself down from ravenously binging each episode the second it airs and is subtitled. This is much easier said than done -- and it's not going well, by the way. In fact, I was so excited to begin the drama... Continue Reading →
Korea’s New Favorite Bad Boy: A Look At Rookie Actor Lee Jae Wook’s Short (But Impressive) Career So Far
Not long ago, one of my friends emphatically recommended I watch Extraordinary You. I agreed to give it a shot, but mostly to pacify her; I honestly had no intention of finishing the drama simply because I was expecting yet another high school love story. I got sucker punched by a K-drama. Hours after graciously... Continue Reading →
Hyuk Proves His Acting Ability With A Surprisingly Serious Role In “The Great Show”
After politician Wie Dae Han (Song Seung Heon) falls from grace in the eyes of the public, he takes in four siblings to boost his image: quick-thinking eldest Da Jung (Roh Jeong Eui), moody Tak (Jung Joon Won), mischievous Tae Poong (Kim Jun), and clever little Song Yi (Park Ye Na). (clockwise from left) Kim... Continue Reading →
Shaky Ending To A Solid Drama: “Mr. Temporary” Final Episode Review
Mr. Temporary (also known as Class of Lies) just aired its final episode and, honestly, I have a ton of thoughts that I want/need to sort out. So, this blog post serves a dual purpose -- my brain needs to process the ending of this drama, and hopefully my sweet readers will be at least... Continue Reading →
Why “Moment of Eighteen” Is The High School Drama We’ve All Been Waiting For
Oh, another cute but predictable high school drama? Sounds great, I need a filler anyways. That's what my brain thought as I aimlessly clicked on episode 1 of Moment of Eighteen. Those who've seen the drama know how very wrong my brain was. Ong Seong Wu and Kim Hyang Gi in "Moment of Eighteen" Right... Continue Reading →
Hope Amidst Darkness: 5 Reasons To Check Out ‘Beautiful World’
This drama wrecked me. (In a great way...I adore it.) However, now that it has finished airing, I find myself longing to sneak back into that world for a little bit...so feel free to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your comfort beverage of choice & join me as we take a look at... Continue Reading →
“Save Me” vs. “Save Me 2”: comparing OCN’s religious thriller series
If you're reading this, I assume you've watched the first "Save Me" (2017) and have either begun the currently-airing "Save Me 2" or are at least mildly curious as to what all of the hullabaloo is about. Or else you're my family, to whom I've sent a desperate message enlisting you all to read my... Continue Reading →