13 Tuesday Oct 2020
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Jo Bo Ah, Kdrama, Kim Bum, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Lee Dong Wook, Tale of the Nine Tailed, tvN
The deluge of dramas in October had left me in a quandary about which one to start and which one to postpone for a later watch. Well, I was intrigued by the premise of Tale Of The Nine Tailed as the fantasy genre with folklore and myths has always piqued my interest, so this drama is the one I decided to go for. After 2 episodes, I can say it was a good choice. Continue reading
12 Monday Oct 2020
Posted in Korean Drama News
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Kang Han Na, Kdrama, Kim Sun Ho, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Nam Joo Hyuk, Netflix, Start-Up, Suzy, tvN
There can be plenty of reasons to check out a drama. To me, the writers play a very important role. If I have liked their past works, chances are I might want to watch their new drama too. The new tvN drama Start-Up interests me for that very reason. It is penned by Park Hye Ryun of shows like I Hear Your Voice, Pinocchio and Dream High. This is her third drama with Suzy as her last show While You Were Sleeping also starred her in the lead role. Continue reading
10 Saturday Oct 2020
Posted in Korean Drama Reviews
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Bae Doo Na, Cho Seung Woo, Choi Moo Sung, Forest of Secrets 2, Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Seung Woo, Kdrama, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Lee Joon Hyuk, Netflix, Secret Forest 2, Stranger 2, tvN, Yoon Se Ah
More often than not, the sequels or prequels or season extensions tend to disappoint, or fail to meet the expectations of an acclaimed and beloved movie or TV show. Forest Of Secrets (aka Stranger for Netflix viewers) aired in 2017 and it was a tall order to match its stupendousness. But the second season proves to be an exception by taking the praiseworthy elements of its predecessor and being a worthy story in its own right. Continue reading
06 Tuesday Oct 2020
Posted in Korean Drama News
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JTBC, Jung So Min, Kdrama, Kim Ji Seok, Kim Ji Suk, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Monthly House
Jung So Min is one of my favourite Korean actresses and I’m super excited with the news that she has signed on her next drama titled Monthly House — it will air on JTBC and costars Kim Ji Suk, who is always a great addition to any project, be it the main or supporting role. They both actually reunite in this show as they previously worked together in KBS drama special Came to Me and Became a Star back in 2013. They both had dramas this year, Jung So Min did Fix You and Kim Ji Suk did My Unfamiliar Family, both on my planlist. Continue reading
05 Monday Oct 2020
Posted in Korean Drama News
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BLACKPINK, Jang Seung Jo, Jisoo, JTBC, Jung Eugene, Jung Hae In, Kdrama, Kim Hye Yoon, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, SKY Castle, Snowdrop, Yoon Se Ah
SKY Castle was an unexpected hit in 2018. The director-writer team of the popular JTBC drama is now coming back with its new show titled Snowdrop. The drama will air on JTBC and has confirmed a long list of cast members. The drama is set in 1987 and stars Jung Hae In and Kpop group BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo as university students. They both first meet via a blind date but later he ends up in her dorm in a wounded condition. Many faces from SKY Castle have joined the drama — Kim Hye Yoon plays a telephone operator at the dormitory and Yoon Se Ah plays the strict housemother of the dorm. Continue reading
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