Category Archives: First Impressions

First Impressions: Crash Course In Romance

16 Monday Jan 2023

Posted by in First Impressions

≈ 4 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

It was an exceptional case for me with new Korean drama Crash Course In Romance. I started it and didn’t continue after first few minutes because it wasn’t capturing my interest. Then next day, I decided to give it another try because it was a drama I wanted to watch since its announcement. What a great decision! Because after watching the first two episodes, I’m in love. Continue reading →

The Interest Of Love is so good! — First Impressions

04 Wednesday Jan 2023

Posted by in First Impressions

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Interest Of Love premiered two weeks back but I only got the chance to start it now. I have seen 2 out of 4 episodes so far but I’m totally onboard this ride! The show is moody, indie-like with an unhurried pace. It’s the opposite of over-the-top. Soft, simple, subtle. Continue reading →

Alchemy of Souls Season 2: another round of swoon, epicness and fun | First Impressions

17 Saturday Dec 2022

Posted by in First Impressions

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Alchemy Of Souls stole everyone’s heart when it aired a few months back. But viewers were divided when it was revealed that the main female lead, Jung So Min, won’t be appearing in the second installment of the fantasy sageuk. As for me, I was initially sad to hear the news but as we reached the conclusion of Part 1, it made sense to me as to why the female lead would change to Go Yoon Jung. It was ultimately Naksu who fell in love with Jang Uk (Lee Jae Wook) and it was her story. Continue reading →

First Impressions: Curtain Call

07 Monday Nov 2022

Posted by in First Impressions

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I said this before watching the first two episodes of new KBS drama Curtain Call and I felt it while watching too — it has old school drama vibes, in a good way. (The setting of the family, the hotel business, the disguised identity trope and the execution.) The drama boasts a strong cast, quality production and a story spanning decades and two countries. Continue reading →