Some stories wrench your heart out of your chest, yet you keep coming back to them. With every new viewing, you go through their grief all over again, and tears just well up paying dues to their tragedies. Secret’s story begins with Jo Min-hyuk (Ji Sung), a second-generation chaebol who embodies arrogance and aimlessness which…
All episodes unfold with a charming slowness, revealing heartwarming scenes of Kim Baek-du (Jang Dong-yoon) and Oh Du-sik's childhood, filled with laughter and playful antics. As they dash through their village, their closeness prompts playful teasing from elders about future wedding bells, which Du-sik spiritedly dismisses. She dreams not of domestic life but of emulating…
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The Impossible Heir starts with all the makings of a binge-worthy drama: a captivating revenge plot, a talented cast (hello, Lee Jae-wook and Lee Jun-young!), and a concise 12-episode format. Unfortunately, the show stumbles under the weight of its own ambition, leaving us with a forgettable story and underdeveloped characters. The initial episodes hook you…
I usually pick Korean dramas based on the cast, but Mask Girl was a total wildcard. No prior knowledge of promotion, writer, director, or actors – just a random discovery on Netflix that became a one-sitting obsession. The initial impression? A lighthearted office drama, perhaps a blend of My Liberation Notes, She Was Pretty, and…
When two of the brightest stars of their generation work together, viewers would really be curious about the project. It was also what drew me to watch My Demon. I asked the question, what’s so interesting about this fantasy romance is that Song Kang and Kim Youjung were attracted to it? My excitement grew even…
I never once imagined Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hae-sun starring together in a series - a romcom, at that. Both actors are talented and can “hard-carry” any drama they star in no matter how bad the other casting, script, or directing is. They shine individually so seeing them together is rather odd but it sure…
Drama Profile Title: Impossible HeirMain Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Lee Jun-young, Hong Su-juWriter: Choi Won (Miss Butcher)PD: Min Yeon-Hong (Missing: The Other Side, Insider)Timeslot: WednesdayNetwork: Disney+Episodes: 12Genre: Revenge Plot Synopsis: Two unlikely friends, one seeking to climb the social ladder and the other yearning for respect from his wealthy family, embark on a complex plan fueled by dark secrets and threatened by a love…
Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, Vigilante has a unique original material as its foundation. The action series is filled with action-packed sequences, mysterious characters, and protagonists who are neither heroes nor villains. With its fast-paced narrative, fans of this genre could easily be drawn into the life of the lone wolf…
[This review contains spoilers] Tell Me That You Love Me redefines the language of love with its heartwarming story and inspiring main characters. Based on a Japanese hit 90s series Aishiteiru to Itte Kure, this Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-been starrer tells the love story between an elusive deaf painter and an aspiring actor. Because…
Episode two starts with little Oh Du-sik (Park Kyu-bin) storming through Geosan as the undisputed leader of her pack, a whirlwind of courage and defiance. This pint-sized powerhouse commands the playground, her fiery temper feared by every boy, including the notorious ones like Cho Seok-hui (Shin Seo-woo), who targets her for her looks. Du-sik isn't…
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Lee Hye’s webtoons are popular for a reason. They feature interesting characters with an intriguing premise and exciting story pacing. So it was no surprise when she announced that two of her romance fantasy webtoons - See You In My 19th Life and A Good Day to be a Dog - would be adapted into…
Drama Profile Title: Like Flowers in Sand (English title) / Flowers Bloom in the Sand (literal title)Main Cast: Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Joo-myoungWriter: Won Yoo-jungPD: Kim Jin-woo (A Model Family, Suits, Healer, Good Doctor)Timeslot: Wednesday & Thursday, 2100H KSTNetwork: ENA, NetflixEpisodes: 12Genre: Coming-of-age, Sports Plot Synopsis: This story is about young people striving to succeed in the city of Geosan, renowned for the traditional…
[This review contains spoilers] A Bloody Lucky Day offers an interesting premise: a taxi driver met a mysterious man who offered him a too-good-to-be-true deal but there’s a catch: the passenger turned out to be a psychopath killer. The premise is interesting from the get-go and I’m curious how it will be executed as a…
A follow-up project to a hit series would always be nerve-wracking but I don’t think that’s the case for Park Eun-bin. She had a great year in 2022 where she starred in the critically and commercially successful series, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. So when Castaway Diva was announced, it was surely met with a lot of…
I stumbled upon Twinkling Watermelon blindly, drawn in by the online buzz and young cast. Little did I know that it would become one of my top K-dramas of the year! Set in the nostalgic '90s, the story whisks us on a time-traveling adventure with Ha Eun-gyeol (Ryeoun), a seemingly perfect son burdened by family…
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