Shin Hae-sun’s path to stardom didn’t happen in an instant. She started with minor roles until she finally grabbed the character that put her into the spotlight. However, it was evident that she always shine no matter how small her roles are. She always gives a memorable performance in every role given be it a…
We all love good stories. We consume them in all types of formats. Here, in this little corner of the Internet, we love our Korean-made dramas. The reason is a combination of storytelling, acting, and overall production. Among these, storytelling is the ultimate deal-breaker for me on whether I’ll like a certain series or not.…
At a time when the whole world is on quarantine, I can't help but think of one notorious K-drama trope that's been with us since the beginning. Whatever generation you may associate yourself with, you can always think of one specific drama that tackled this one - cohabitation. Whether it's forced or not, it's a…
Continue reading ➞ Love in Lockdown: Top Cohabitation K-dramas
Three is never a crowd…especially in K-dramas. There’s something about watching three different characters be bonded by their similarities and tested by their differences. This magic number somehow work; bringing us with a dynamic and complex relationship we always enjoy to watch. As part of our 3rd anniversary specials, we bring you some of our…
This was originally posted on our Facebook Page in 2017. Have you ever heard the term face genius or a hard-working face? It is often used in Korean shows to refer to good looking people who steal the scene because of their visuals. These are the Top 10 Face Genius Oppas who may not be…
Continue reading ➞ Face Genius: Top 10 Handsome Supporting Oppas
Have you ever watched a drama and felt like something seems too familiar? You'll grow restless for a while and dig deep into your memory thinking that you've seen it somewhere before. You may even believe that it's déjà vu, but chances are you've been lured by the K-Drama genies in their maze of filming…
Continue reading ➞ Tipsy Findings: Top 10 Locations Used by Different Dramas
Aside from melodramatic plots and politicking of characters, there is another thing that catches the eyes of saeguk fans - Korean traditional clothing. Colorful and intricate, Korea's beautiful hanbok (한복) is part of their society since its Three Kingdoms Period. Hanbok, which literally means "Korean clothing," has undergone changes and modification throughout the years. It…
Our first love, our first hero. No matter what description we’d like to attach to his name, we all call him just the same---dad. For this belated Father’s Day special of K-Movie Corner, your resident movie reviewer presents to you Miracle in Cell No. 7, a touching film about a daughter and her mentally-handicapped yet…
Continue reading ➞ Movie Review: Fun Facts About the Stars of Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)
Jun Ji-hyun is one of the first Korean actresses that comes into mind when talking about fashion and beauty. Her ethereal face and elegant aura could make any type of clothing look high-fashion. Add the fact that she's one helluva great actress, Jun Ji-hyun secured her place as a superstar. All hail as K-lookbook features…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Jun Ji-hyun (Legend of the Blue Sea)
Shin Hae-sun (Legend of the Blue Sea) and Lee Tae-hwan (Father I'll Take Care of You) are recently offered to join Park Shi-hoo (Neighborhood Hero) in his comeback project, My Golden Life. This is a weekend drama about a woman who will find joy in the little things in life after falling further when given the…
Continue reading ➞ Shin Hae-sun, Lee Tae-hwan courted to join KBS weekender My Golden Life
Lee Min-ho has been a victim of bad hairstyles or over-the-top chaebol outfits since his first megahit series, Boys Over Flowers. But the things is, no matter how his stylists connive to make him look hilarious, his handsome face alone always saves him. Luckily for him, his Legend of the Blue Sea character seems to…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Lee Min-ho (Legend of the Blue Sea)
Last year, K-dramaland has been dominated by mythical creatures in the form of Goblin and mermaid. But every story has its origin and most legends featured in Korean dramas came from folktales that have been passed down from one generation to another. So in this lesson, let's focus on Korea's mystical stories. Kaja! Imuldam (이물담)…
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