We have reached the end of yet another masterfully written series by the one and only Noh Hee-kyung. Our Blues has been a refuge for the past several weeks, and watching the way of life on Jeju Island sends a familiar sense of attachment. The drama succeeded in bringing connection not just among the characters,…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Our Blues | Episodes 16-20
Seon-ah and Dong-seok Yay for new beginnings! Seon-ah (Shin Min-a) may have lost the custody trial, but she’s on her road to recovery! I hope she redeems herself back and is granted the right to take care of her child long-term. I cried when she told her husband that she’ll file her appeal to court…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Our Blues | Episodes 11-15
In-gwon and Ho-sik We continue with the story of the high school lovebirds, Yeong-ju (Roh Yoon-seo) and Hyeon (Bae Hyun-sung), but this time the focus is more on their relationship with their respective fathers, In-gwon (Park Ji-hwan) and Ho-sik (Choi Young-joon). The drama finally explained the back story of In-gwon and Ho-sik’s fallout as well. …
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Our Blues | Episodes 7-10
Yeong-ok and Jeong-jun (Part 1) Ah, these two are the fun part of this drama. Everyone’s story arc is all serious, and while Yeong-ok (Han Ji-min) and Jeong-jun’s (Kim Woo-bin) love story is not light, it’s much less heavy than the others. While we have little knowledge about their individual background stories yet, we confirmed…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Our Blues | Episodes 4-6
Drama Profile Title: Our BluesMain Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-binWriter: No Hee-kyung (Live, Dear My Friends, It's Okay That's Love, That Winter The Wind Blows)PD: Kim Kyu-tae (Live, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, It's Okay That's Love, That Winter The Wind Blows) Timeslot: Saturday and Sunday / 21:10H (KST)Network: tvN, NetflixEpisodes: 20Genre: Melodrama Plot Synopsis: "Romance is sweet…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Reaction: Our Blues | Episodes 1-3
Dimpled Goddess: Korean Actress with Lovely Dimples The greeks and the romans have been writing poems about women blessed by the deities with a perfect imperfection called gelasin – that indentation that appears in the cheek when someone smiles. And if the ancient poets are still alive today they would probably croon about these Korean…
Continue reading ➞ Dimpled Goddesses: Korean Actresses with Lovely Dimples
Drama Profile Title: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (English title) / Seaside Village Chachacha (literal title)Main Cast: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-hoWriter: Shin Ha-eun (The Crowned Clown)PD: Yoo Je-won (Hi Bye Mama)Timeslot: Saturday/Sunday 21:00Network: tvNEpisodes: 16Genre: Romance-comedy; slice-of-life Plot Synopsis: In the hopes to start over, dentist Yoon Hye-jin decided to move from Seoul to Gongjin. As she tries…
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…
Shin Min-a (Chief of Staff 2) and Kim Seon-ho (Start-Up) have been confirmed as the leads of the upcoming drama remake of the 2004 movie “Mr. Hong.” The small screen adaptation will be called “Seashore Village ChaChaCha” (literal translation). Shin Min-a will play the female protagonist Yoon Hye-jin, a righteous dentist who moves to the seashore village Gongjin. Kim…
Continue reading ➞ Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho confirmed for “Mr. Hong” remake
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
Before they even become the sassy Cheon Song-yi or the adorkable Kim Bok-joo, these actresses certainly did not lack in the visuals department. Let's take a look at some of the pre-debut photos of our favorite leading ladies. ❤ Jun Ji-hyun (born Wang Ji-hyun) ❤ Song Hye-kyo ❤ Ha Ji-won (born Jeon Hae-rim) ❤ Gong Hyo-jin…
Continue reading ➞ Who Are You? Pre-debut Pics of our Fave Actresses
We end our November scare on a good note by featuring one of the most treasured K-dramas of all time. This is a fan favorite, and a very good gateway drama for those friends of yours whom you want to hop onto the Hallyu train. (I know this drama does not fall in the "scary"…
Continue reading ➞ K-Drama Rewind: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
Halloween is one of those celebrations that is loved by everyone around the world. Whether you are a scaredy-cat or a brave person, you'll still get the Halloween bug and start searching for good costumes, sweet candy treats, and best horror flicks. If you're new to the world Korean dramas, you would probably wonder why…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Most Stylish Unearthly K-Drama Characters
Annyeong Ahjummamshies! Are you one of those k-drama fans who can't help but notice how well-styled your favorite character is? Or those who become frustrated whenever your favorite actress comes out with angry-bird-like eyebrows and bird-nest hairstyles? Worry no more because your kiyowo dongsaeng will be your companion with all the wows and nays of fashion…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Shin Min-a (Tomorrow with You)
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