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…
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)
“I’m betting we will not finish this series unscathed” – I wrote this on my First Impression notes about Twenty-Five, Twenty-One not knowing that it was a premonition of some sort of how this series would turn out. At that time, there were a lot of routes available for the plot to go. One of…
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…
Drama Profile Title: Twenty-Five, Twenty-OneMain Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyukWriter: Kwon Do-eunPD: Jung Ji-hyun (You Are My Spring)Timeslot: Saturday and Sunday, 21:10Network: tvNOTT: TVING, NetflixEpisodes: 16Genre: Romance drama, coming of age Plot Synopsis: In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who…
Continue reading ➞ First Impression: Twenty-Five, Twenty-One
Halloween is just around the corner. Even though most of us will probably celebrate it via online parties, it’s not a reason to be lazy about your costume. Gone are the days that Halloween costumes should look horrifyingly scary. These days you just need to personate anyone you like. Most of the time it’s a…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Iconic K-drama Styling You Can Wear as Halloween Costumes
Kim Tae-ri (Mr. Sunshine) and Nam Joo-hyuk (Start Up) have both been confirmed to lead tvN’s upcoming drama “Twenty-Five Twenty-One” (working title). Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a coming-of-age drama that was set from the Asian financial crisis in 1998 up to the present year 2021. It revolves around the love story of two individuals who met for the…
Continue reading ➞ Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk to lead new tvN romance drama
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…
Continue reading ➞ The Real Deal: Softhearted K-drama Male Leads
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…
Continue reading ➞ Non-romance K-Dramas that will save your Valentine’s Day
I think we can all agree that 2020 is that year we're all able to catch up on our dramas. My watched list for the year has reached a personal best record. And for that reason alone, I didn't think I could come up with a comprehensive roll of my top 3 favorite K-dramas for…
We finally reached the last category of our year-end specials. This time, we picked our top actors and actresses who performed their best in this year’s K-dramas. Maknae's Choice Park Seo-joon (Itaewon Class) Park Seo-joon’s defining moment in Itaewon Class happened earlier in the series. Its premiere episodes already showed how much effort and preparation…
This is one of the few nice surprises of 2020. Pitch Deck (a presentation that covers all aspects of your business in a succinct and exciting way) Start-Up’s story introduction was similar to that of a “pitch deck.” It’s so effective that the characters each gained committed and passionate “investors.” Who wouldn’t, tbh? The “point…
Gone are the days when the K-dramaland is dominated by Alpha Male Leads. These days, the spotlight is shared with the so-called Beta Males. Beta Males can be described in so many ways. Generally, Beta Males are the type of characters who put others before themselves. I don’t want to put them in a box…
Drama Profile Title: Start-Up Main Cast: Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na Writer: Park Hye-ryeon (While You Were Sleeping, Pinocchio) PD: Oh Choong-hwan (Hotel Del Luna, While You Were Sleeping) Timeslot: Saturday and Sunday / 21:00 Network: tvN Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance Drama Plot Synopsis: Set in the fictional tech investment hub, Sandbox,…
tvN finally confirmed the casting of Suzy (Vagabond), Nam Joo-hyuk (Light in Your Eyes), Kim Seon-ho (Catch The Ghost), and Kang Han-na (Designated Survivor: 60 Days) in the upcoming drama “Start-up” (tentative title). Suzy will play Seo Dal-mi, an ambitious woman who wants to be South Korea’s version of Steve Jobs. She raises money for…
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