Choi Min-sik, Son Suk-ku, Lee Dong-hwi, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Kyu-hyung join Disney+ drama “Casino”

Choi Min-sik (In Our Prime), Son Suk-ku (My Liberation Notes), Lee Dong-hwi (Pegasus Market), Heo Sung-tae (Adamas), and Lee Kyu-hyung (Happiness) will star in Disney+’s upcoming original series “Casino” (literal title). The drama portrays the compelling tale of one man who, after many twists and turns, rises to become the king of the casino. After a…

First Impression: My Liberation Notes

Drama Profile Title: My Liberation Notes (English Title) / My Liberation Diary (literal title)Main Cast: Lee Min-ki, Kim Ji-won, Son Suk-ku, Lee ElWriter: Park Hae-young (My Mister)PD: Kim Suk-yoon (Law School)Timeslot: Saturday and Sunday 22:30Network: JTBCOTT: NetflixEpisodes: 16Genre: Drama Plot Synopsis: Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and…

D.P. | Series Review

Military dramas often revolved around a heavy topic that requires a good amount of caution. Since military organizations are substantially isolated from the public eye, our conception of military life usually consists of hazing rituals of newcomers and outsiders, physical drills during training, and abusive behavior from superiors within the different units. New recruits learn…

Lee Min-ki,  Kim Ji-won, Lee El, Son Seok-ku team up in new drama

Lee Min-ki (Oh! Master), Kim Ji-won (Lovestruck in the City), Lee El (When the Devil Calls Your Name), Son Seok-ku (Be Melodramatic) are all confirmed for the upcoming JTBC drama “Will This Be My Liberation” (literal translation). The drama will revolve around the encounter of three siblings with a mysterious stranger who arrives in their hometown of…

Goo Kyo-hwan, Jung Hae-in, Son Seok-koo, Kim Sung-kyun cast in new Netflix series

Goo Kyo-hwan (Peninsula), Jung Hae-in (A Piece of Your Mind), Son Seok-koo (Be Melodramatic), Kim Sung-kyun (The Fiery Priest) team up for the upcoming Netflix original series “D.P.” (Deserter Pursuit). The drama will be based from the popular webtoon "D.P.: Dog Days” written by Kim Bo-tong. Jung Hae-in will topbill the cast as Ahn Jun-ho,…

K-Drama Reaction: Be Melodramatic | Episodes 13-14

Are we really nearing the end of this drama? I enjoy watching it so much it doesn't feel like it's going to end soon. I see myself so immersed in the lives of our main characters that the separation anxiety is slowly creeping in. I don't want this to end just yet. I want to…

K-Drama Reaction: Be Melodramatic | Episodes 9-10

Eun-jung has finally faced her demons, and it seems like she is on the way to make peace with herself. For two years, she has been fighting this battle alone, unaware of the magnitude that it has slowly become. The unconsciously harbored her hurtful past, dormant and overlooked. But since she has a great support…

K-Drama Reaction: Mother | Episode 3

I'm not that really invested in this drama but I like the fact that I'm becoming drawn into the story episode by episode. The web of relationships are becoming clearer now, so it's becoming easier to empathize with our characters. Miss Clara The episode introduced us to one of the most significant characters in Soo-jin…

K-Drama Reaction: Mother | Episode 2

The deal was sealed and it's now time to execute the 'perfect crime.' It was clever that Soo-jin (Lee Bo-young) and Hye-na (Heo Yool) came up with a way to mislead people into believing that she might have drowned in the waters by leaving some of her things around the area. I was first confused…

K-Drama Reaction: Mother | Episode 1

Mother is a remake of a critically acclaimed Japanese drama of the same title. Before watching the show, I did do a little research but tried not to know much details or it might end up spoiling the fun--or the tears rather. There were lots of good reviews for the original one, that it really…