We all love a good revenge drama. The Glory offers a well-established storyline that caters to a vengeance-obsessed audience and challenges our anger management issues. While I don’t agree with the move to split the drama into two parts, I believe this is more of an executive decision from Netflix to milk its depleting subscriber…
"It's always about timing. If it's too soon, no one understands. If it's too late, everyone's forgotten." - Anna Wintour It's a story of saying goodbye in different patterns and phases of life. Now, We Are Breaking Up is not just a melodrama about two people literally breaking up; it's about standing up against all…
It’s a known fact in this little space that we’ve created through the years that my all-time favorite actress is Song Hye-kyo. She’s my ultimate star – the first Korean actress I watched and the one that started it all for me. And even though all has been said about her personal and professional life,…
Continue reading ➞ First Impression: Now, We Are Breaking Up
There's something about re-watching an old drama that relaxes you. First, you already know the ending, so it definitely won't make you anxious anymore. You know who's the endgame or who's the killer. The plot twists don't surprise you anymore. You can finally see through the smallest of details in that scene. Second, you get…
Song Hye-kyo (Encounter) and Jang Ki-yong (Born Again) have both been confirmed for the upcoming SBS drama “Now, We Are Breaking Up” (literal translation). Joining them in the main cast are Choi Hee-seo (Stranger 2) and Kim Joo-hun (Start-Up). The drama reportedly revolves around romantic love and break-ups. Song Hye-kyo will lead the drama as…
Continue reading ➞ Song Hye-kyo, Jang Ki-yong to star in “Now, We Are Breaking Up”
Song Hye-kyo (Encounter) is all set for her comeback drama as she is confirmed for a reunion project with star writer Kim Eun-sook (Descendants of the Sun, The King: Eternal Monarch) for “The Glory” (working title). “The Glory” is a revenge drama about a student who suffered from bullying. She dreams of becoming an architect,…
Continue reading ➞ Song Hye-kyo reunites with writer Kim Eun-sook for “The Glory”
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
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…
Continue reading ➞ Ahjummas’ Picks Year-end Special: Favorite 2019 K-drama Couple
Kim Hye-soo (Signal) and Ju Ji-hoon (Item) have both confirmed for the upcoming legal drama “Hyena.” Hyena follows the lives of lawyers representing the top 1% of society in a fierce battle for survival. It aims to portray how these legal counsels will do anything to succeed in their chosen field. PD Jang Tae-yoo (My…
Continue reading ➞ Kim Hye-soo, Ju Ji-hoon cast as leads of “Hyena”
Unlike most of Korean dramas we watched, not every couple get their happily-ever-after. They might have been lovey-dovey at one point but they are now just “strangers with a familiar laugh.” So if you’re looking for a way to kill all the Valentine vibes around, you’re in the right place as I list down Korean…
Continue reading ➞ From Reel to Real to Kill: Korean Celebrities Who Used to Date
Starting the month of love the right way! Check out our top picks of K-celebrity couples who met during the filming of their respective dramas, and fell in love with each other (for real) behind the scenes! 1. Eugene and Ki Tae-young (Creating Destiny) Wedding: Seoul Central Church in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do (July 23, 2011) 2. Gu…
Continue reading ➞ Together Forever: Top 10 Married K-Celebrity Couples Who Met On-Screen
There are certain characters that K-drama fans couldn’t easily forget and would always want to remember. To reminisce those treasured K-drama moments, here’s a new Ahjummamshies feature to get you updated to those beloved characters. Kicking-off this feature is the 2008 No Hee-kyung-penned drama, Worlds Within (The World They Live In), which stars our Hallyu…
Continue reading ➞ Where Are They Now? Cast of Worlds Within
Jang Seung-jo (Familiar Wife) has reportedly received an offer to appear in tvN upcoming drama Encounter (formerly known as Boyfriend). The drama previously confirmed its lead stars as Song Hye-kyo (Descendants of the Sun) and Park Bo-gum (Moonlight Drawn By The Clouds). Encounter will tell the love story of Cha Soo-hyun (Song Hye-kyo), a rich…
Continue reading ➞ Jang Seung-jo courted to join Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum’s drama Encounter
The background is perfect. Your OOTD is flawless. Your make-up is stunning. But your photos still look stiff and unnatural. If you often find yourself standing awkward in front of the camera, this article will surely save your life, or at least your social media feed. Goodbye Akwardness 101 These Korean celebrities have mastered these…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: How not to be awkward on your Instagram photos
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
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