Movie Review: A Year-end Medley (2021)

“If everything in life went as planned, what fun would that be? Don’t magical things happen when least expected?”  A Year-end Medley opened with this line which perfectly set the tone for the whole movie: fun and magical. Just like its English title, this movie is a “medley” of stories that happened in the last two…

Lee Yoo-young to train Kang Ha-neul as an insider in new drama

Lee Yoo-young (The Lies Within) and Kang Ha-neul (River Where the Moon Rises) are teaming up for the upcoming JTBC action drama “Insider” (working title). Insider is an action-suspense drama that revolves around the revenge of a legal apprentice who ends up in prison after getting caught up in a maze of corruption, betrayal, and manipulation.…

The Real Deal: Softhearted K-drama Male Leads

It is sometimes difficult to meet new people these days that can be a good distraction to the humdrum of our daily lives. At least though we have K-dramas. Through fictional worlds, one can meet different types of characters with different colors and flavors that can definitely satisfy whatever kinds of feelings we are craving…

Kang Ha-neul is a judicial apprentice in new drama

Kang Ha-neul (When The Camellia Blooms) has chosen his newest drama project. This time he will star as a judicial trainee in JTBC's action suspense drama “Insider” (literal title). He signs on for the role of Kim Yo-han, a judicial trainee who goes to prison after carrying out an undercover investigation. The drama will be…

Non-romance K-Dramas that will save your Valentine’s Day

Whether you're with someone special or not, binge-watching K-Dramas is one of the best ways to just kill time and let the day pass by. On this Valentine's Day, we listed down 10 outstanding Korean dramas that will definitely save your day at a time when most of us are required to just stay home…

K-Culture: Dog-like vs Cat-like Faces

K-drama muggles may find it weird that Koreans often compared their beloved actors/actresses’ faces to dogs, cats, and other animal faces. But if you think about it, the resemblance is there. Aside from the physical comparison, they also tend to associate celebrity traits and impressions with animals. Why Animal Faces? The curious cat in me…

Ahjummas’ Picks Year-end Special: Favorite 2019 K-drama Couple

A year-end special wouldn't be complete without these K-drama 'loveteams' we shipped and cheered for! So, we present to you couples who made our heart pit-a-pat throughout 2019! Maknae’s Choice: Kwon Jung-rok and Oh Jin-sim (Lee Dong-wook/Yoo In-na) - Touch Your Heart Touch Your Heart is that K-drama fan service we’re waiting for. We all…

Chinito: Top 10 Monolid Oppas

This was originally posted in 2017 on our Facebook Page. Some may go far as having surgeries to have double eyelids but these oppas prove how handsome and charming monolids are. Name: Lee Jun-ki Birthday: April 17, 1982 Upcoming Drama: Criminal Minds (tvN, July 26, 2017)Ahjumma's Chinito Character Pick: The cold and sexy chinito Wang…

His Highness: Top 10 Hottest Royal Oppas

This was originally posted in 2017 on our Facebook Page. Oppas in hanbok is one of my guilty pleasures and because of them, watching saeguks (Korean historical dramas) became more enjoyable. Meet our Top 10 Hottest Royal Oppas whose looks will make you want to travel back in time. So, who among these royalties made…

Gong Hyo-jin, Kang Ha-neul in talks to star in “When Camellia Blooms”

Gong Hyo-jin (Jealousy Incarnate) and Kang Ha-neul (Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo) have both been courted to return to the small screen this year through the upcoming KBS drama, “When Camellia Blooms” (literal title). If both sign on, this will be their drama comebacks since starring in their respective 2016 series. If ever, this will…

Movie Review: Midnight Runners (2017) Gets Its Mission Accomplished

I've said it before that action films aren't my cup of tea, but I can always make exception for action comedy flicks especially if it stars handsome oppas. LOL. And one example of that exception is this hella entertaining buddy cop movie called Midnight Runners, which is gonna be our K-Movie Corner offering for its…

Would You Rather: The Oppa Edition

To change things up a bit, let's play a Would You Rather game for this edition of Ahjumma's Pick. Let's start, 시작 (sijak)! ❤ Would you rather marry Gong Yoo? Or have a million bucks? ❤ Would you rather get romantic with Tipsy Ahjumma's newest oppa, Jang Ki-yong? Or have unlimited stash of high end…