The Real Deal: Softhearted K-drama Male Leads

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…

The Curious Ahjumma: Beta Male Leads

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…

The Curious Ahjumma: Writing Habits

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.…

Love in Lockdown: Top Cohabitation K-dramas

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…

Best of the Decade: Maknae’s Favorite K-dramas (2010-2019)

A few days ago, we finally entered a new decade and left the 2010s behind. It left us with memories we treasured and moments that mold us into who we are today. And I, a self-confessed fangirl, would always look back to these ten years as the years of my best fangirling days. Korean dramas…

2018 Favorites: Maknae’s Choice

A Plot Twist You Never Knew You Needed Wishing for a plot twist in our real lives suddenly became a social media thing that we carelessly imitate and re-post. Some people long to experience something different from their usually mundane lives. Some unlucky ones, though, complained about the so-called plot twist they experienced; ranting that…

Yang Se-jong receives first possible historical drama offer

Yang Se-jong (Still 17) is currently in talks to make his sageuk debut in the upcoming jtbc drama My Country,  his agency Good People confirmed. The more definite plot of the drama has yet to be announced, but it is reportedly about the love triangle of three main characters. My Country will be written by Chae…

First Impressions: Life, Thirty But Seventeen, Risky Romance, Witch’s Love, Your Honor, Time

I'm back! But this time I'll be using an entirely different format which I think would better help you choose the drama you want to stick with. This new style would include What's It About which tells you the drama's plot in a nutshell; The Good or the strengths of the pilot episode; The Bad…

Shin Hae-sun, Yang Se-jong to fall in love in Still 17

Omona! Reports confirmed that actors Yang Se-jong (Temperature of Love) and Shin Hae-sun (My Golden Life) have both confirmed to lead upcoming SBS drama Still 17. Still 17 will tell the story of Woo Seo-ri, who will be played by Shin Hae-sun, a genius violinist who had an accident when she was 17 and woke up…

Ahn Hyo-seop offered to star next to Shin Hae-sun, Yang Se-jong in new drama

If this all comes to fruition, Shin Hye-sun (My Golden Life) is indeed blessed by the K-Drama gods. Ahn Hyo-seop's (Father is Strange) label, Starhaus Entertainment confirmed that the actor is currently reviewing an offer for upcoming SBS drama Still 17. Previously, Shin Hae-sun and Yang Se-jong (Temperature of Love) also received offers to lead the…

Yang Se-jong, Shin Hae-sun offered to lead new SBS drama

This pairing looks interesting. Agencies of trendy actors Yang Se-jong (Temperature of Love) and Shin Hae-sun (My Golden Life) have both confirmed that the two received offers to lead upcoming SBS drama Still 17. Still 17 tells the story of Woo Seo-ri, a genius violinist who had an accident when he was 17 and woke up…