Category: Korean
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The Judge from Hell Review: Park Shin-hye Stuns in New Avatar
It feels almost criminal that Park Shin-hye was never offered a role like this in her career spanning more than two decades. She is a stunner as the ruthless, violent, alluring Justicia in this new Korean drama. Here is our review of the K-drama The Judge from Hell written by Cho I Su and directed…
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Love Next Door Review: A Trend-Driven K-Drama Mashup
What intrigued me when I saw the trailer and first-look poster of Love Next Door is its casting and slice-of-life nature. But despite a talented pool of actors including Jung Hae-in in the main cast, the K-drama is disappointing. Here is our full review of Love Next Door directed by Yoo Je Won. What’s Good…
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Miss Night and Day Review: Come for Eunji, Stay for the Comedy
I loved Jung Eunji in Reply 1997. After that drama though, I could never find anything that did full justice to her potential. But Miss Night and Day comes close to it. Here is our review of the Netflix K-drama directed by Lee Hyung Min. Relatable Protagonist and Comedy Though I started watching it for…
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Celebrity K-drama Review: A Scorching Take on the Influencer World
All viewers desire innovation in characterization when watching a series with a female protagonist, and Celebrity caters to this expectation. But is it a perfect series? Not quite. Here is our review of the K-drama Celebrity directed by Kim Chul Gyu. A World Unexplored Influencers are the new age stars, yet they have not been…
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A Good Day to Be a Dog K-Drama Review: It’s Dull and Shallow
Cha Eun-woo performs better than his previous outings in A Good Day to be a Dog. But is that enough? Here is our review of the ongoing K-drama. A Good Day to be a Dog has an interesting premise rooted in fantasy. But the execution fails short and more often than not the past lives…
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Lovely Runner K-Drama Review: A Watchable Time Slip Narrative
I am not a fan of K-drama romances. I like thriller shows like All of Us Are Dead and coming-of-age shows like Hello, My Twenties and Reply 1988. Despite its tacky title, I don’t know what got me into Lovely Runner. Surprisingly, I am loving it. So, here is my review of the ongoing K-drama,…
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All of Us Are Dead: Webtoon Vs Show/ Key Differences
The 2009 webtoon All of Us are Dead by Joo Dong-geun is one of the most popular webtoons in South Korea. Translating an already popular work to another medium is meant to create either love or hatred. Here is an in-depth comparison and key differences between All of Us Are Dead: Webtoon Vs Show. The…
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Crash Course in Romance Review: An Unconventional Love Amidst the Chaos
Crash Course in Romance is the story of an unconventional love between Choi Chi Yeol (Jung Kyung Ho) and Nam Haeng Seon (Jeon Do Yeon) in the middle of many chaotic incidents. Choi Chi Yeol is a celebrity Math tutor while Nam Haeng Seon is a single mother who owns a Banchan (Side dishes) shop.…
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The Penthouse: War in Life K-drama Review/ This Series is the Definition of Overrated.
I got into this K-drama The Penthouse knowing that this is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful Korean dramas. It has won many accolades including a Seoul International Drama Awards. Honestly, after watching this series, I am beginning to question the credibility of these award shows which are supposed to be authentic.…
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Sky Castle K-drama Review: The Dark Side of South Korean Education System
Sky Castle is a critically acclaimed South Korean drama that aired from November 2018 to February 2019. The drama centers around the lives of wealthy families living in a luxurious residential community called Sky Castle, and their obsession with getting their children into prestigious universities. The screenwriter is Yoo Hyun Mi and the director of…