I know the drama deluge is drowning us in dramas and difficult decisions of what to start, what to skip and what to marathon later. This Monday three big networks premiered new shows — MBC brought Bad Papa, JTBC Beauty Inside and SBS premiered Where Stars Land (or Fox Bride Star). I had not written about the last one, so here is a preview, though the drama has already aired its first episode.
We have seen melodramatic romance, funny romance, cute romance, historical romance, thrilling romance, fantasy romance and now it’s time for some sci-fi romance in dramaland as I’m Not a Robot premieres today on MBC and it’s about a robot. Yoo Seung Ho is one of those actors that I find cute in all stills and pictures I’ve seen him in but have never really seen him act. He stars as a rich man who is allergic to human Continue reading
I’m eagerly waiting for the premiere of Strongest Deliveryman, which begins this week on 4th of August, in the new slot of Fridays and Saturdays for KBS, which till recently was home for universally loved The Best Hit (can’t wait to start it as well!). The drama tells the story of deliverymen and women who work so hard in their jobs Continue reading
I have always loved Go Kyung Pyo, right from the very first time I saw him act in Flower Boy Next Door. He is such a natural actor and effortlessly charming. He has done supporting but important roles in shows like Tomorrow Cantabile, Reply 1988 (his story arc was so fascinating), Jealousy Incarnate and the recently wrapped Chicago Typewriter. The last two definitely cemented his status as a strong second lead. Hence, I’m so happy to read the news that Go Kyung Pyo will finally be seen as the main lead in upcoming KBS drama Strongest Deliveryman. Yay! Continue reading
MBC is beginning the new year of its Monday-Tuesday slot with a sageuk and it’s titled Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People. The previous drama to occupy this timeline was low rated Night Light (which I’m planning to check out) — not its fault as it was against rating winner Romantic Teacher Doctor Kim. Anyway, Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People is set in the Joseon times and has famous folk hero Hong Gil Dong at its center. Continue reading
