In this edition of our drama review, we spotlight a production that’s already winning hearts and destined to become a K-drama classic. Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines (Korean title: Thank You for Your Hard Work), written by Lim Sang-choon and directed by Kim Won-seok, is a romance-infused slice-of-life drama that gently unpacks the lives of a family across generations, ...
In this edition of our drama review, we’re talking about a rom-com that unexpectedly transformed into an emotional slice-of-life journey, packed with candid moments and heartfelt storytelling. Let’s dive into Melo Movie, the Netflix production that left many viewers deeply moved. Written by Lee Na-eun and directed by Oh Chung-hwan, Melo Movie follows the intertwined lives of a passionate film ...
This week’s review dives into a recent Netflix production that had us hooked from start to finish, leaving us at the edge of our seats with every twist and turn. Let’s talk about ‘THE TRUNK.’ Based on the novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo-ryeong, ‘THE TRUNK’ is a mystery/melodrama brought to life by writer Park Eun-young and director ...
We’re back with a new film review and this time we watched the brand new ‘Officer Black Belt’. Let’s take a closer look! Officer Black Belt The action film was written and directed by Kim Joo-Hwan. He’s also responsible for films like ‘The Divine Fury’, ‘Midnight Runners‘ and ‘Bloodhounds’. All fantastic films balancing the funny with the serious. This movie ...
For this week’s drama review, we delve into the viral sensation on Netflix, the 2024 production ‘Hierarchy’. Plot and Characters Written by Chu Hye-mi and directed by Bae Hyeon-Ji, ‘Hierarchy’ is a gripping Studio Dragon/Netflix production set in the elite world of Jooshin High School, where power, passion, friendships, and love collide amidst the offspring of South Korea’s most influential ...
Superpowers, mystery, schemes, and family issues dominate this week’s review. Let’s dive into the intriguing world of the 2024 JTBC drama ‘The Atypical Family’. Written by Joo Hwa-mi and directed by Jo Hyun-taek, ‘The Atypical Family’ explores the unique and complex lives of the Bok family, who have inherited extraordinary powers for generations. The Superpowers In the Bok family, everyone ...
We’re back with a new K-drama review and this time we watched the mini-series ‘The Bequeathed’. This is the first series Min Hong-Nam directed but what a series to start with! Together with Yeon Sang-Ho (‘Hellbound’, ‘The Cursed’) and Hwang Eun-Young, Min also wrote the script for the show. The six episodes show us the story of Yoon Seo-Ha (Kim ...
We’re back with a new K-drama review and this time we’re writing about the limited series ‘A Killer Paradox’ which came out this month on Netflix. Let’s dive in! A Killer Paradox The series was written by Kim Da-min and directed by Lee Chang-hee and was based on the webtoon created by Kkomabi. Lee also worked on ‘Hell is other ...
In this edition of Actor Spotlight, we turn our attention to Lee Re, a young actress whose remarkable talent has graced the screen since her debut in 2012. Let’s take a captivating journey through the highlights of Lee Re’s evolving career. Early Stardom Lee Re’s entry into the entertainment world began as a child model, with her acting debut at ...
Welcome back to our latest drama review, where we’re diving deep into the suspenseful world of the Netflix production, “Mask Girl.” Based on the gripping webtoon by Mae-mi and Hee-see, this drama, written and produced by Kim Young-hoon, is a rollercoaster of emotions that had us on the edge of our seats with each compelling episode. The Dual Life of ...