REVIEW: It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)

09 Wednesday Sep 2020

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Kdrama, Kim Soo Hyun, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Netflix, Oh Jung Se, Seo Ye Ji, tvN

It’s Okay To Not Be Okay mesmerizes with its brilliant sketching of human nature in its various shades. It’s a beautiful show that centers around the sensitive subject of mental health. Although it does not deal with it perfectly, everything else in the drama is pitch perfect — story, characters, relationships, music, acting, production quality, camaraderie. Continue reading →

REVIEW: Touch Your Heart / Reach Of Sincerity (2019)

30 Thursday Jul 2020

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Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sang Woo, Netflix, Oh Jung Se, Reach Of Sincerity, Touch Your Heart, tvN, Yoo In Na

Touch Your Heart is all things sweet and delightful! The Goblin (2017) pair of Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na won everyone’s heart in that drama and it is no surprise that their second outing was highly anticipated. The drama fulfils all our wishes by giving us a memorable couple with lots and lots of feel-good romance, in contrast to the bittersweet nature in Goblin. Continue reading →

REVIEW: The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

18 Thursday Jun 2020

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Jung Eun Chae, Kdrama, Kim Go Eun, Kim Kyung Nam, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Lee Jung Jin, Lee Min Ho, Netflix, SBS, The King: Eternal Monarch, Woo Do Hwan

The King: Eternal Monarch is a classic case where the combination of hottest stars, magnificent sets, production quality, intriguing premise and top writer doesn’t result in a satisfying ride. One of the most anticipated dramas of the year, it fails big time in terms of writing and execution. Of course, there are some good bits and pieces but that doesn’t outweigh the numerous shortcomings.

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REVIEW: Forest Of Secrets / Stranger / Secret Forest (2017)

12 Friday Jun 2020

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Bae Doo Na, Cho Seung Woo, Forest of Secrets, Jo Seung Woo, Lee Joon Hyuk, Netflix, Stranger, Yoon Se Ah

It’s been 3 years since critically acclaimed as well as popular thriller Forest Of Secrets (also known as Stranger) aired but I only got a chance to catch up with it recently and wow, mind officially blown by its brilliance. Story, characters, subject, acting — everything is top notch. It’s a good thing I just finished this series as I wonder how I would have waited for three years for the second season, arriving this August.

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REVIEW: Itaewon Class (2020)

30 Monday Mar 2020

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Ahn Bo Hyun, Chris Lyon, Itaewon Class, Kdrama, Kim Da Mi, Kim Dong Hee, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Lee Joo Young, Nara, Park Seo Joon, Ryu Kyung Soo, Yoo Jae Myung

Itaewon Class is a strange amalgamation of dramatic revenge saga and entrepreneurial journey of a man. Ultimately, it’s a satisfying, heart tugging and emotionally thrilling journey of a righteous man. The show is based on a popular webtoon and has gained lots of love from viewers and critics alike.