1. Jeju Island should be visited at least once a month (and always at a critical point in a relationship / emotional issue) 2. Wear heels. Always. 3. There are three things they test for on Korean driving examinations: pulling to the side of the road quickly, making a u-turn, and running over pedestrians. 4. … Continue reading
We are fast approaching episode 9 of the meta-drama satirical romp King of Dramas- time for a check in at the half way point. King of Dramas airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on SBS and stars Kim Myung Min as the title character, Jung Ryeo Won as the spunky emotion filled writer, and Choi Siwon … Continue reading
I have had way too much fun researching and writing about the origins of supernatural k-dramas to just drop my studies. Folklore enthusiasm aside (I know, I know. I try not to get any nerdier but it seems to creep up on me), it is interesting to learn of the age old tales that have … Continue reading
Color me tortured. Joo Wal was the bad guy that was, the bad guy that somehow left me full of pity and sympathy. It is rare to see a character who has committed such wholly evil acts as a slightly sympathetic creature, a person that you wish a semi happy ending for (evil is still … Continue reading
Haechi- The symbol of Seoul since 2008. While not a drama star I nominate the Haechi as a genuine k-drama paranormal mystery based on the number of shows set in Seoul. Yeah, I am that petty. In all actuality I have always wanted to write something about the Haechi. They are like unicorn lions! Freaking … Continue reading
With Halloween fast approaching it is time for some supernatural explanation. Let’s take a look at the mysterious side of Korean drama, starting with the legend of everyone’s favorite fox girl, the Gumiho. The legend of the Gumiho has appeared in numerous Korean dramas, most prominently in the Year of the Gumiho (as declared by … Continue reading
I love me a good bromance. There is something about a brotherhood that gets this drama fan’s fists pumping. While there are many great bromances in drama-land I have my favorites. Henceforth are my favorite male bondings of k-drama. Bromance fighting! 1. Yong Ha & Jae Shin (Sungkyunkwan Scandal) Look up bromance in a dictionary … Continue reading
How you complete me Answer Me 1997. With all of your coming of age-ness and tamagotchi remembrance you make me feel young again. Henceforth are the life lessons I learned from the refreshingly nostalgic Answer Me 1997… 1. Do you miss your brick phone and the simplicity of times gone by? Welcome to the club. … Continue reading
Back to my snarky self. I loved Shut Up Flower Boy Band’s story, I loved its pacing. This drama turned me half serious- but alas I returned to the comedic dark side. Despite my rejection of serious critical analysis of Jedi Master SUFBB (in the name of my natural tendency towards sarcasm as a form … Continue reading
I am a firm believer that summary reviews can suffice in most situations. However in the case of Shut Up Flower Boy Band a short rambling will not do. This Korean drama brought all of the right elements-greatly surprising me with its solid acting, writing, and directing. It is rare to see a show about … Continue reading
