Lee Ha-na (Voice 4) and Im Joo-hwan (The Spies Who Loved Me) are both confirmed to star in the upcoming KBS weekend drama “Three Siblings Bravely” (literal title). This family drama centers on three siblings and Lee Sang-joon's relationship, an eldest child who grew up with almost everything. The narrative explores what transpires when he develops feelings for…
Continue reading ➞ Lee Ha-na, Im Joo-hwan cast in new KBS weekend drama
Eric Moon (Eccentric Chef Moon), Yoo In-na (Touch Your Heart), Im Joo-hwan (The Game Towards Zero) are all confirmed for the upcoming MBC drama “The Spy Who Loved Me” (literal title). The drama is about a woman who is married twice, both to secret agents. Yoo In-na will play the role of Kang A-reum, a…
Continue reading ➞ Eric Moon, Yoo In-na, Im Joo-hwan cast in MBC drama “The Spy Who Loved Me”
Im Joo-hwan(The Bride of Habaek) is tapped to lead the upcoming KBS drama special Such a Long Goodbye. He will be playing the role of Bae Sang-hee who is struggling to finish his second novel and also in his love life. Such a Long Goodbye will also star Jang Hee-jin (You Are Too Much) as…
Continue reading ➞ Im Joo-hwan scores lead in KBS drama special
Whenever we are lost, we always seek refuge to familiar things. It's basic human instinct to look for familiarity even in the rarest of moments. However, when you find yourself drowning in the sea of stagnant water, embracing the unfamiliar can sometimes save you. In this week's Flashback Sessions, let's remember how a tiny girl…
Based on the Japanese shōjo manga series Hana Yori Dango, this week's Grumpy Flashback feature is the fifth TV adaptation of the manga following Taiwan's Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II, and Japan's Hana Yori Dango and its sequel Hana Yori Dango Returns. It created the second Korean wave and helped to launch career of Lee Min-ho as the ultimate Hallyu star not only in…
This series had a promising beginning, did it live up to my expectations? The Water Deity's Final Mission Ha Baek (Nam Joo-hyuk) has shown he deserve to be the king of the Realm of God in this finale episode. The haughty and insensitive Water God was suddenly willing to give up his life for the…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Finale
"If something fades in the sun, it becomes history. If something gets bathed in the moonlight, it becomes a myth. That means or story will become a myth." - Yoon So-ah, Bride of the Water God episode 15 A Relationship with Expiration I've seen it before but it doesn't lessen the pain seeing these two…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 15
There is always another side to the story. Bi Ryeom's Story I will never look at Bi Ryeom (Gong Myung) the same way again. I thought he was just a happy-go-lucky guardian god but it turns out he is one sensitive deity. He has gone through a lot but he never confided to anyone for…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 14
"Even if we have to part ways, I want to be able to convince myself that I loved enough." - Ha Baek, Bride of the Water God episode 13 A Proper Goodbye Ha Baek (Nam Joo-hyuk) left the divine realm to properly say goodbye to Yoon So-ah (Shin Se-kyung). I've already seen such things before…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 13
A faux break-up is just the beginning. The Descendant's Story The series finally revealed how Yoon So-ah's (Shin Se-kyung) ancestors end up indebted to the deities. The story turns out to be Ha Baek's (Nam Joo-hyuk) first heartbreak as well. Such scenes make me wish they cast seasoned actors. Don't get me wrong I love…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 12
The hardest three-word question: "What are we?" The Irresponsible Deity Yoon So-ah (Shin Se-kyung) decided it was time to have that "what are we?" talk. She probably doesn't read online relationship articles weighing the pros and cons of that kind of labeling conversation (jk). Nonetheless, she surely wasn't prepared for Ha Baek's (Nam Joo-hyuk) answer.…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 11
That kiss changed a lot of things. Answers to Questions This series is giving details every episode that only leads to more questions. The guardian god of the Earth Country gave the god stones to Ha Baek (Nam Joo-hyuk) and Moo Ra (Krystal Jung) kept on pushing the to-be-king to go back to the Realm…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 10
This episode proves that it is not only the winter that blows the wind but a water god also can. (Mianhamnida. I'll reflect and come back with better jokes next time.) The Amnesiac Deity Ha Baek (Nam Joo-hyuk) finally found Joo Dong (Yang Dong-geun) but there's a twist: he lost his powers and can't remember…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 9
This episode is like an almanac about the Realm of Gods. The Demigod's Tale An unlikely elder's story that turns out to be true. Ha Baek (Nam Joo-hyuk) has confronted Hoo Ye (Im Joo-hwan) about his true identity after remembering the High Priest's tale about demigods. I've already expressed my liking to the series' fantasy…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 8
There is more about this drama's second lead than we are being led on. The Breezy Second Lead I have been waiting for this. There's finally a progress to Hoo Ye's (Im Joo-hwan) character arc. They have been giving glimpses of who he is in the previous episodes but I can't still figure him out.…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Bride of the Water God | Episode 7
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