Welcome to the story of my weekend, also known as marathoning WIN: Who is Next. With another series of dramas done, I have found a bit of time to catch up with what is happening in K-Variety (or is that reality) land. My new fixation is the super addicting crack like show WIN, which airs … Continue reading
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What a long strange year it’s been!
One year ago this month I took to my computer and typed out a snarky opinion of the drama I had just completed- Rooftop Prince. The pictures I added were unevenly sized, my thoughts were rambling, and I ended up feeling happy as could be as soon as I clicked “post”. At that point I … Continue reading
If Jerry Seinfeld ousted Beiber and tricked Brangelina…or Thoughts on Adapting Korean Variety Formats to U.S. Television
Running Man, Infinite Challenge, 1 Night 2 Days, and the many similar variety programs currently airing on South Korean television are refreshingly unique for a Western viewer- a blend of reality television, shameless self promotion, and celebrity camaraderie that is missing from state side televisions. It is difficult to find a semblance of what makes … Continue reading
Oppa Korean Drama Style! Or my K-drama associations with Psy’s Pop Hit
I told myself I would never type a word about Gangnam Style. Why you ask? Because sometimes there is nothing left to say, sometimes a concept has drawn out what it needed from society. Now I am not hating on Psy, in fact I like his personality and music. I just think there are some … Continue reading
K Drama vs. E Drama
Here it goes- the biggest battle my blogging mind can comprehend. K-drama’s best vs. English drama’s smartest. Darcy vs. anyone. Lee Min Ho in any role vs. Frank Churchill in all of his anticipative sneakiness- who will win; who could possibly win and become the champion of the battle of the greats? Let’s find out … Continue reading
My Favorite Bromances in Korean Drama
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
A Muse Away… or Life Lessons From Shut Up Flower Boy Band
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
oh boy! Or Ramblings on the tvn Project that Stole My Heart
Get ready for a full on ramble- grab your soju and meat. Put on your adorable panda bear-eared hat. Throw some ramyun in the microwave, this may go on long enough to require a meal break. Oh boy! was announced as a project that featured flower boys- a series of dramas and tie-in reality shows … Continue reading
The Best Characters in K-Drama: Na Yoon and Myung Ran, Protect the Boss
The two characters independent of each other- entertaining. The two characters together- drama heaven. With personalities so opposite yet surprisingly so complimentary, Myung Ran and Na Yoon brought the comedy. Let’s celebrate the roommates every girl would be thankful for: Na Yoon and Myung Ran aka the roommates I would love to have Actors: Wang … Continue reading
My Favorite Hours…or Life Lessons from Goong
I think I figured it out. At least I am certain I pinpointed my critical reception of Goong. My critical opinion, however, has little to do with the life lessons I learned. What?! Well, I can see the sarcastic in the great- and critically I think Goong delivered the great (at least as far as … Continue reading