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Coming Soon to Dramaland: February

Coming Soon to Dramaland: February

So, a vampire doctor, three generations of temperamental women, and a pregnant teen walk into a bar. What happens? February in dramaland! Hahahaha…ha…ha. I tried. Here is what is premiering this month: The King’s Face figures out all that facial confusion and gives us …Unkind Women KBS2* Family* Wednesday/Thursday* Premiering: February 11th * Starring: Song … Continue reading

Coming Soon to Dramaland: January

Coming Soon to Dramaland: January

Happy 2015 boys and girls! There are three network dramas premiering in the coming month and I can’t seem to get past their casting, more specifically that of the male lead. Shallow? Perhaps, but I like to look at pretty things. Cheers! Mr Baek stops aging and gives us …Kill Me, Heal Me MBC* Medical … Continue reading

Have I seen you somewhere?

Have I seen you somewhere?

Wait… I have seen him somewhere. Honey, what other show was he in? Such is the challenge (or perhaps advantage) of a certain type of actor. Actors that portray not the main lead, not the second lead, but the secondary character that people kind of remember. Call them character actors, call them ensemble players, I … Continue reading

The Business of Korean Dramas: Air Time

The Business of Korean Dramas: Air Time

An itsy bitsy news story has been appearing on Korean Drama and K Pop sites in the last week – “Networks agree to cut air time of dramas and variety shows” is the common headline. So why does this matter? Because it provides another opportunity to use Siwon KOD GIFs to learn about the business … Continue reading