I was aware that the popular Hallyu K-pop awards show MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) took place in cosmopolitan glittering Hong Kong last week. It came to my attention when the ratings took a big noticeable dip for Pinocchio, meaning … Continue reading
I’m thoroughly enjoying watching the SBS Mon-Tues melodrama Temptation. It’s rounded the corner from the first half of its run and narratively everything is all shaken up. Whether a particular viewer likes the way things are unfolding depends on how … Continue reading
There is nothing wrong with the upcoming SBS Mon-Tues drama Temptation, other than it’s dull as beans title as the fact that it looks dark and therefore guaranteed depressing. There might be nuggets of human nature wisdom to glean from … Continue reading
My feelings about the barreling makjang train that is Temptation is totally mixed. On one hand a good makjang is a rare indeed and such a decadent treat when it appears I slurp it up with no regrets. Makjang has … Continue reading
Looks like Temptation isn’t tempting enough for the lovely Yoon Eun Hye and ultimately she’s passed on the upcoming SBS drama. I keep wanting to call it a melodrama but the production hasn’t officially called it such. It’s the story … Continue reading
The famous K-drama onscreen couples reunion of 2014 continues on with the totally unexpected but super awesome casting of Choi Ji Woo to reunite with her Stairway to Heaven co-star Kwon Sang Woo for the upcoming melodrama Temptation. Their reunion … Continue reading
There aren’t that many Korean drama remakes of J-doramas, and vice-versa. Sometimes both crib from the same source material, but direct remakes don’t happen often. I chalk that up to the drama storytelling style being very different in the two … Continue reading
Can’t Lose with Choi Ji Woo and Yoon Sang Hyun premieres today on MBC, and I’ve got the English-subbed long preview for folks curious about the drama (courtesy of Yoon Sang Hyun’s fan club folks as identified in the YT … Continue reading
Dude, Yoon Sang Hyun, what gives? Did you get dressed in the dark today? And a pack of blind birds careened into your hair as you left the house this morning? You know I lub you, but your matchy gear … Continue reading
Oh boy, I have to confess that had Protect the Boss not been so unexpectedly awesome, I was actually all prepared to recap Can’t Lose. But now I haven’t the time, though I’m definitely still going to watch it because … Continue reading
Two lawyers married to each other. Man, that hits really close to home. I hope to god the script for Can’t Lose with Choi Ji Woo and Yoon Sang Hyun is good, because a story resting solely in the charisma … Continue reading
The upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama Can’t Lose is something I’ve been keeping my eyes on, ever since it was announced that Yoon Sang Hyun was playing the lead opposite Choi Ji Woo. I’m fine with the latter in the right … Continue reading
Lotte Duty Free added some fresh new faces to its already bulging line-up of spokespersons. Supposedly the concept is to add new Hallyu to the existing Hallyu stars, but I’m not quite sure if being selected is an honor since … Continue reading