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

17 Saturday Dec 2022

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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

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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 →

First Impressions: Little Women is deeply intriguing

06 Tuesday Sep 2022

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Little Women — the title of the new tvN drama makes one expect a simple, warm tale of sisters, inspired by the classic eponymous novel. But the show actually has only one resemblance — three sisters growing up in poverty. Everything else is not only different plot wise, but is also imbued in a dark vibe. I found the first two episodes very intriguing, setting up the story and characters admirably. The drama is also available on Netflix. Continue reading →

First Impressions | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | Episodes 1-4

09 Thursday Sep 2021

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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha just premiered on tvN as well as Netflix and it’s as beautiful as expected! A soothing, simple, feel-good start to the drama starring dimple couple Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah. Continue reading →