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
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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
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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
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
03 Thursday Sep 2020
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Bae Doo Na, Cho Seung Woo, Choi Moo Sung, Forest of Secrets, Forest of Secrets 2, Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Seung Woo, Jun Hye Jin, Lee Joon Hyuk, Netflix, Secret Forest 2, Stranger, Stranger 2, tvN, Yoon Se Ah
The second season of Forest Of Secrets (or Stranger for Netflix viewers), eagerly anticipated by the fans of the original installment, finally premiered after 3 years on tvN as well as Netflix and has so far aired 6 episodes. Though this post is based on the first 4 episodes as I have yet to catch up on the latest ones. Continue reading
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