In an interview with the Tudum platform for the making-of featurette of her visually astounding new project, star Roh Yoon-seo explained that Netflix’s The East Palace is “an occult fantasy action period series.“ Yes, The East Palace is a genre-blending drama that can be described in a thousand different ways. The show has drawn comparisons…
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Netflix’s Human Vapor Is Heartbreakingly Intoxicating
On December 11th, 1960, Toho released The Human Vapor, the third and last instalment in their “Transforming Human” series of sci-fi features (following 1958โs The H-Man and 1960โs The Secret of the Telegian). Written by Kimura Takeshi, directed by Honda Ishiro, and counting on Tsuburaya Eiji’s visual effects (quick reminder that Ishiro and Tsuburaya also…
My Royal Nemesis: Centre on the Couple, Overlook the Mental Gymnastics
Where do we even start with SBS’s My Royal Nemesis? Directed by Han Tae-seop and written by Kang Hyun-joo (who previously penned 2023’s Soulmate and 2025’s Lost in Starlight), My Royal Nemesis quickly climbed the charts to become one of the year’s greatest hits. Its series finale proudly earned an average nationwide rating of 11.8…
Reborn: The Case of a Good Heart Against Bland Execution
TV Asahi’s Reborn certainly has a lot going on for it: led by the excellent Takahashi Issey in a dual role, it relies on an exciting blend of time slips, reincarnation, and found families. Top that off with a witty hero who helps the poor underdog win against the greedy magnate, and you’re bound to…
40+ Refreshingly New Japanese Dramas Out in Summer 2026!
Spring has come to an end, and with summer now upon us, it’s time for a completely new batch of Japanese dramas! We’ll see the release of dozens of thrilling, romantic, and funny J-dramas in the next few weeks, stories that will accompany us through the sweltering days of the season until the weather starts…
11 New Summery K-dramas Out in July 2026!
It seems that we’re having a very busy summer indeed! July arrives with 11 new โ and much anticipated โ Korean dramas. Whether you’re looking for an intense thriller, a heartwarming romance, a shocking melodrama, or an exhilarating fantasy, I’m sure this month of July has the right K-drama to offer you. Shall we talk…
Teach You a Lesson: Uncomfortable Truths, Cathartic Approaches & Lots of Questions
Growing up, my mother had a saying that kept coming to mind while I watched Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson. Every time she saw someone who had made a mistake cower in the face of righteous punishment, she would say: “Ha, people are always afraid but never ashamed.“ As I observed the fictional Educational Rights…
The Wonderfools: Delightfully Silly, Wonderfully Heartfelt
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say “superhero”? Let me guess: A strong, tall man with a cape and/or a mask who shows up to save the day, am I right? He might be able to fly, and he surely can fight. He has some sort of soppy backstory and,…
We Are All Trying Here: A Piercing, Impeccable Portrayal of the Human Condition
Once in a blue moon, you’re introduced to a story that talks to your very soul. It’s as if its characters can look straight at you and defiantly hold your gaze as they bring to light every good and bad thing about you. They expose all the great things that you want the world to…
5 New Korean Dramas You Have to Watch in June 2026!
Believe it or not, we’re halfway through the year already! The month of June is a bit of a quieter month, but it’ll still offer all sorts of new and exciting K-dramas to suit all tastes. Take a look at our complete list of new Korean dramas coming out in June 2026 and let me…
