Have you ever watched a story that seemed incredibly full of potential, but once you reached the last episode, you felt completely empty? You can see its strengths, recognise its charm, but you can’t help feeling numb? Maybe you can’t really understand what the point was, or just couldn’t relate to most of the story’s…
Reviews
Genie, Make a Wish: Creating Magic Out of Chaos
Even if you know little about Korean dramas, I’m sure you’re familiar with Kim Eun-sook — or her incredible streak of hits. Her name has become almost synonymous with K-dramas as she’s the mastermind behind SBS’s Secret Garden, The Heirs and The King: Eternal Monarch, KBS2’s Descendants of the Sun, tvN’s Goblin and Mr Sunshine,…
Beyond the Bar: Did Anyone Expect It to Be This Excellent?
Isn’t it an absolute joy to watch smart people work together? Isn’t it an absolute delight to see these smart people handle complex topics with sensitivity and wit? If you just answered yes to these questions, I’ll make an educated guess that JTBC’s Beyond the Bar might just be your cup of tea. Directed by…
The Winning Try: A Typical Underdog Story Bursting with Charisma
The history of cinema is full of underdog stories. From Rocky and The Karate Kid to Kung Fu Panda, everyone loves the inspiring tale of those who emerge victorious against all odds. Korean television is also full of these stories, especially in sports dramas like SBS’s Racket Boys, ENA’s Like Flowers in Sand, and SBS’s…
Law and the City: Legal Dramas Have Never Been This Comforting
A couple of weeks ago, The Korea Times published an article entitled “Law and the City proves quiet dramas can travel, too“. tvN’s Law and the City, a 12-episode series that just came to a close last Sunday, can only be described as a “legal slice-of-life” as it follows the everyday lives of five associate…
Our Movie Review: A Powerful, Wistful, and Unforgettable Drama
Sometimes, we come across certain stories that are so beautiful and so humane that they become difficult to describe. They quietly sit with you, living not in a realm of logic but in a realm of raw emotion within your heart. You can say that they make you feel something remarkable, but it’s as if…
Suspicious Partner x Ayashii Partner: Which One Is the Drama for You?
With Japan and Korea TV collaborations becoming more and more popular, we have seen a wave of remakes coming out recently. Nowadays, everyone has been talking about the Japanese version of tvN’s Marry My Husband, while Park Min-young’s remake of Fuji TV’s The Confidence Man, re-titled Confidence Queen, has been confirmed to be released on…
Our Unwritten Seoul Review: Are You Kind to Yourself?
The matter of identity has been explored on TV a million times. You might have also watched your fair share of identity/body swap stories, like KBS’s Are You Human Too? or tvN’s Mr. Queen. But there’s something about the possibility of living someone else’s life that sparks our curiosity and imagination, isn’t there? If you…
Nine Puzzles Review: A Classic & Visually Rich Murder Mystery
Here’s a curious fact about me: I watched the original run of Criminal Minds (2005-2020, CBS) about… a hundred times? Okay, not all of it. But the first 10 seasons? Absolutely. So I must confess to having a soft spot for criminal profilers. You won’t be surprised, then, if I tell you that I vowed…
Heavenly Ever After Review: A Blend of Whimsy, Allegory, and Heart
The question of what happens after we die has pestered humanity for many centuries. This timeless mystery offers fertile ground to JTBC’s Heavenly Ever After, whose narrative examines life, identity, and kinship while breaking away from more conventional settings and storylines. Unique, entertaining, and poignant, this Kim Hye-ja-led drama is as comical as it is…
