So how much do actors and actresses make for taking on the consistently played bouts of amnesia, love sickness, and longing that dominate Korean drama land? How much do they get for starring in a time travel drama or a melodrama or a cable show? Well, the answer is (of course) not as easy as … Continue reading
Yesterday I was watching Good Doctor when a familiar scene presented itself- the cast of characters decided to have a celebratory lunch. Where would they go? Of course they would eat at their local franchise restaurant. While chatting away they prominently ate their food, flashing the company’s logo every time they lifted a cup or … Continue reading
“I’m Anthony. Mere alcohol cannot defeat me.” He had me at orange juice. The King of Drama, SBS’s recently completed Monday-Tuesday rom-com, gave us meta-drama gold in the form of the ambitiously stoic super-producer turned upstart Anthony Kim. With enough drama of his own to suffice for a twenty episode run, Anthony played out a … Continue reading
The last episode of King of Dramas (KOD) was not exactly drama mastery but was far from disappointing. I am okay with the conclusion- the show ended well and did not slaughter the characters with contrived episode extension ideas. Henceforth is a recap of the last episode of KOD. Grab your orange juice; after all … Continue reading
The melodrama genre is inherently heart breaking, tear jerking, and full of tragedy. Going into a melo I fully expect to see the characters lives torn apart by horrible events and the ever resulting need for revenge. But not all melos are created equal. While some give great context to the tragic plot twists others … Continue reading
Meta drama wonderful. Words I would use to describe The King of Dramas, SBS’s currently airing romantic comedy. This week The KOD reached the episode 17 mark. Before episode 18 gives us whatever episode 18 is offering (and it better be good or my pitchfork is coming out) let’s reflect on what we have learned … 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
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