04 Friday Jun 2021
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Choi Hyun Wook, Kdrama, Kim Kang Hoon, Kim Min Ki, Kim Sang Kyung, korean actors, Korean drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Lee Jae In, Netflix, Oh Na Ra, Racket Boys, Son Sang Yeon, Tang Joon Sang
Racket Boys offers what I already expected from the show written by the writer of Prison Playbook — warmth, adorable and relatable characters, realistic setting, freshness, laughs, affecting narrative. Continue reading
22 Saturday May 2021
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Doom at Your Service, Kang Tae Oh, Kdrama, korean actors, Korean drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, lee soo hyuk, Park Bo Young, Seo In Gook, Seo In Guk, shin do hyun, tvN
I really liked Doom At Your Service. It has a very contemplative tone despite having a fantasy premise and all signs of a classic romantic comedy. I already expected Seo In Guk and Park Bo Young to make it an amazing ride but I’m already in love with their dynamics and looking forward to what’s in store for future episodes. Continue reading
05 Monday Apr 2021
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Hong Seung Hee, Kdrama, korean actors, Korean drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Na Moon Hee, Navillera, Netflix, Park In Hwan, Song Kang, tvN
I wanted to watch Navillera since the first time I read its synopsis. I’m happy to report that it’s as heartwarming as I expected. The story is fresh as mint with a 70 year old man (Park In Hwan as Shim Duk Chul) trying to fulfill his lifelong dream of learning and performing ballet. He gets help from a young expert ballet dancer (Song Kang as Lee Chae Rok) who is going through a slump. Continue reading
06 Saturday Mar 2021
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Jeon Yeo Bin, Kdrama, Kim Yeo Jin, korean actors, Korean drama, Korean Movie, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Kwak Dong Yeon, Netflix, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, tvN, Vincenzo, Yoo Jae Myung
The newly premiered tvN drama Vincenzo comes with an interesting case for me — I found the first episode good in parts but was not feeling the urge to continue. Ultimately, I did click next and wow, the show kept getting better, with episode 4 delivering on so many fronts. It was indeed a good decision to continue! Continue reading
07 Saturday Nov 2020
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Ahn Bo Hyun, Kairos, Kang Seung Yoon, Kdrama, korean actors, Korean drama, Korean Movie, Lee Se Young, MBC, Nam Gyu Ri, Shin Sung Rok, WINNER
The new MBC thriller Kairos has aired 4 episodes and it is surely turning out to be a nail biting ride! I’m liking it a lot and hope it continues to be this good till the end. Continue reading
