Back in 2020, streaming sites released tons of series with fresher concepts and storylines. One of those series is Lovestruck in the City which stars Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won. This web series employs a mockumentary style of narrative to tell the story of its six characters and how their lives intertwined with each other.…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Rewind: Lovestruck in the City (2020)
The spring of 2022 was a good year for romcom lovers with shows like Business Proposal and Shooting Stars delighting their romance-loving heart. Another project that aired during that time was Crazy Love, which stars Kim Jae-wook and Krystal Jung. The KBS drama tells the love story of a math institute CEO and his secretary.…
Even though the drama's main poster showed intriguing chemistry between the actors, what really drew me to this drama was the fact that its title alluded to a melting pot of genres – food, romance, and murder. There is a fresh spin on this story: the main characters are psychically linked. Initially, only the male…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Rewind: Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022)
Lee Jun-ho’s 2019 series Confession falls into the legal drama category. Its plot structure too could make one think it would be a highly procedural drama. But as the story progresses, Confession would feel more compelling than other series in the same genre. It’s probably because the series centers on its main plot’s emotional elements…
The first time I encountered a story about trauma cleaning was through an article about the Japanese phenomenon called Kodukushi, which means lonely death. Through that, I learned that there are specialist cleaners who could clean up the house or room after an elderly person dies alone. When I first saw the trailer for this…
Close your eyes and let the waves of nostalgia wash over you, for Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo isn't just a drama; it's a cherished memory, a flicker of aspiration that ignited the hearts of both veteran fans and newcomers alike. Featuring the magnetic duo of Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung, this series isn't just a…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Rewind: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)
A follow-up season for a successful series tends to be scrutinized with high expectations from its loyal viewers. Not to mention that any change that will be introduced can be met by skepticism. The second season of Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim has met with a lot of pressures because the first season was a top-rated…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Rewind: Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim (Season 2) (2020)
Mr. Sunshine is one of the most talked-about series of 2018. And rightfully so because it was a well-crafted project that captivated its audience with its movie-like directing, well-rounded actors, and it has a great script to boot. If you’re still undecided to binge-watch or rewatch this period melodrama, here are some of its highlights:…
This feature is full of major spoilers. You’ve been warned. K-dramas usually have a curse. They start well but then enter into a downward spiral during the second half of the series. It's the case for most overhyped dramas as the pressure of outdoing a previous episode is always present. When the audience starts tuning…
This time ten years ago, the historical-fantasy drama Moon Embracing the Sun started airing in MBC. The said series then became one of the highest-rated series of 2012 with a peak rating of over 40%. Its actors received nominations from various award-giving bodies while the series was named the Best Drama at the 48th Baeksang…
Continue reading ➞ Where Are They Now? Cast of Moon Embracing the Sun
If there’s one thing I vividly remember about Tomorrow With You, it’s the love between the main characters. Their love for each other was strong and mature. They conquered even the harshest repercussions of time traveling. Yoo So-joon (Lee Je-hoon) and Song Ma-rin (Shin Min-a) met in a peculiar coincidence but they proved that a…
"Every man has a woman they can never forget." To.Jenny is a two-part music themed drama from KBS2 which stars actor Kim Sung-cheol and DIA/IOI's Jung Chae-yeon. It tells the endearing love story of Park Jung-min, a part time worker who dreams of being a famous musician but suffers from stage fright; and Kwon Na-ra, a…
Continue reading ➞ Tiramisu Cake and All the Songs Dedicated to.Jenny
There's something about re-watching an old drama that relaxes you. First, you already know the ending, so it definitely won't make you anxious anymore. You know who's the endgame or who's the killer. The plot twists don't surprise you anymore. You can finally see through the smallest of details in that scene. Second, you get…
In some kind of a miracle, an OTP that didn’t get their happy ending in their first drama will get one in their next. It’s kind of a fan-service for well-loved pairings. Heartstrings is one drama that’s a gift for the fans who like the pairing of Park Shin-hye and Jung Yong-hwa from the drama…
Before we talk about this edition of Flashback Sessions, I'd like to share a little trivia about us. Ahjummamshies is a group of friends who met at a local broadcast station. We are pretty well-versed in the broadcast media world, and even though we are now on our walking on different paths, being in media is what glued…
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