I’ll go out on on a limb and share that I’m only hanging with Legend of the Blue Sea to see evil step-mommy and spineless selfish sonny get their comeuppance and the handcuffs of justice served with a side of slaps. This is gender-reversed Cinderella with a twist courtesy of drugs and a needle rather than waiting for clueless and cruel … Continue reading →
The colors and cinematography continue to dazzle and impress in the new previews and drama posters for tvN romance Tomorrow With You. I still think it’s inspired if not a direct launch off from The Time-traveler’s Wife, but hopefully with a less fatalistic ending, but then again it’s fairly expected due to K-drama penchant for grand gestures to make a … Continue reading →
Of the upcoming Wed-Thurs K-dramas, I’m most keen to check out Chief Kim on KBS, taking over on January 25th after Oh My Geum Bi ends this week followed by a short drama Naked Fireman. Missing 9 will depend on how the drama navigates the suspense element where the viewer is told the ending and work backwards to trace how … Continue reading →
Good news and bad news for Goblin fans – the drama is ending next weekend and this weekend’s episodes will be halved so be prepared for some major anxiety to come. tvN has announced that this weekend’s episode 14 airing on Saturday will be preempted until the following Friday, and then the final two episodes 15 and 16 will air … Continue reading →
Many of the 2017 K-dramas were announced in late 2016, and a few even starting filming last year already. C-netizens are also taking stock of the offerings soon to come and there was a recent poll showing which K-dramas are most anticipated there. Topping the list is While You Were Sleeping with Lee Jong Seok and Suzy, two popular K-stars … Continue reading →
Everything feels connected in Goblin in ways both substantive and logical within its fantasy narrative. Supporting characters tug at the heartstrings or make one seethe with anger, and guest starring roles are memorable and meaningful. The leads have the lions share of screen time but long after this drama is over I will also remember all the seemingly minor characters … Continue reading →
I won’t question the decision to do another US show K-drama remake despite the spotty track record last year. The Good Wife did relatively well in ratings but not the hit that was expected, and the less said about the abysmal ratings failure of Entourage the better. Third time may be the charm, at least I hope so if my … Continue reading →
With so Taiwanese actresses married off just in the last six months alone, the media interest into singer-actress Rainie Yang‘s love life has understandably intensified. The new year 2017 has brought Rainie out to a CF event debuting yet another new hair look. Gone is the beautiful purple hue from last summer during her album promotions, and the growing out … Continue reading →
This used to be regular news with respect to K-drama filming but in recent two years it doesn’t seem to happen with such regularity anymore. Thanks to some dramas switching to pre-filming, and perhaps earlier filming commencement for live aired dramas, the tendency for drama production to send cast and crew to the hospital has decreased noticeably. Unfortunately the situation … Continue reading →
I can’t be the only one worried about a potential truck of doom once Legend of the Blue Sea set its long awaited mommy-son moment in an intersection of all places. But then I realize that super strength Shim Chung is right next to mommy and can keep her safe, but it looks like the writer isn’t headed down that … Continue reading →
It’s clear that Han Seok Kyu isn’t just a veteran K-actor with widely lauded respect for his impeccable acting experience, he’s now got popular success to back him up. SBS Mon-Tues K-drama Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim has reached a new ratings high heading into the final few episodes of airing. Today’s episode 18 got 26.0% ratings, which the competition continues … Continue reading →
Mainland Chinese dramas have taken great leaps forward in quality in recent years, but the sheer quantity of output makes it a veritable smorgasbord of offering too voluminous for the novice to sort through. I only watch what interests me, quality not withstanding, and sometimes the sheer awfulness makes it worth the lulz factor alone. But for those looking for … Continue reading →
Gotta give Park Bo Gum personal credit for breaking the so-called Answer Me/Reply curse, the one which says the success of the leads from the drama series can’t be followed up in their next acting project. Park Bo Gum blew that hex out of the water with the incredible success and buzz of youth romance sageuk Moonlight Drawn by Clouds. … Continue reading →
