13 Sunday Nov 2022
Posted in Korean Drama News
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Alchemy Of Souls, Kdrama, Kdramas, Kim So Hyun, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Minhyun, Useless Lies
Kim So Hyun has proven her acting prowess through many shows as a child star (The Moon Embracing The Sun, Rooftop Prince) and as a leading lady (The Tale of Nokdu, Love Alarm). She has confirmed her new drama — Useless Lies. It’s a fantasy drama about a woman who has the ability to detect lies. Continue reading
12 Saturday Nov 2022
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Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Rae Won, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Son Ho Joon, The First Responders
I really like Kim Rae Won (Doctors, Punch). My first introduction to Korean entertainment was adorable Korean movie My Little Bride (2004) and I have liked him ever since. His latest drama The First Responders is arriving today on SBS. Son Ho Joon (Was It Love?) and Gong Seung Yun (Circle) join him in a story about joint forces of police, firefighters and paramedics who respond to various crimes, emergencies and disasters. Continue reading
11 Friday Nov 2022
Posted in Episode Discussions
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Choi Si Won, Curtain Call, Go Doo Shim, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, Kdrama, Kim Nam Gil, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Lee Da Hee, Love Is For Suckers, Through The Darkness
I have been meaning to do an update post for so long and finally it’s here! A brief info on what’s keeping my drama hours busy: Continue reading
07 Monday Nov 2022
Posted in First Impressions
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Curtain Call, Go Doo Shim, Ha Ji Won, Jung Ji So, Kang Ha Neul, KBS, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Kwon Sang Woo, Steven Noh, Sung Dong Il
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
06 Sunday Nov 2022
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Behind Every Star, Joo Hyun Young, Korean Actors, Korean Drama, Korean Films, Korean Movie, Korean Series, Korean TV series, Korean TV shows, Kwak Sun Young, Lee Seo Jin, Seo Hyun Woo
Korean dramas about behind the scenes shenanigans can be a hit or a miss. Some shows that based their plot on it are The World That They Live In (2008), Entourage (2016), King Of Dramas (2012) and The Producers (2015). The latest tvN drama Behind Every Star is also based on the entertainment industry and is a remake of French TV show Dix pour cent or Call My Agent! (2015 – Present). It is about the lives and relationships and struggles of actors and their managers. Continue reading
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