Gu Family Book: Foxy Korean Fantasy Drama Charms Audiences
Lee Seung Gi and Bae Suzy stir up plenty of romantic chemistry in the hit Korean Drama Gu Family Book. By Tabrez Gu Family Book (also known as: Ancient Medical Book / The Writings of Nine Houses / Book...
View ArticleAugust 2013 Season: Top 5 Korean Dramas
With thirty-four dramas premiering this August, what to watch? What promises the best writing, acting, entertainment value? We have to choose from seven dramas from KBS2—our favorite for writing...
View ArticleGood Doctor Review: Ep 1 and 2 — Joo Won Exceptional, Series Addictive
“It’s because of my bunny and my brother. The day that the tree smelled like ice-cream, my bunny went to heaven in front of my eyes. The day the railroad tracks smelled like rusting irons my brother...
View ArticleBy the Numbers: Korean Drama Hits and Misses 2013
So far, 2013 has had no runaway blockbuster dramas, in the magic 40% plus range. Within different times slots, it’s hardly fair to compare ratings as a measure of top ten hits and misses—because...
View ArticleReview: Master’s Sun
First, and admission: Master’s Sun 주군의 태양 (Joogoonui Taeyang) is the type of Korean drama I’ve always had a real weakness for. A combination of love story, strong acting and a touch of the...
View ArticlePreview: Top Four Picks for October Korean Dramas
Most of the KDramas that began in the 3rd quarter of the year are wrapping up and it’s time for a set of new shows to fill your KDrama fix every day of the week. From family to romantic dramas, to...
View Article관상 The Face Reader Review: Return of Han Jae-rim
Have Jae-rim makes a big comeback in the Korean film industry with the launch of the historical movie The Face Reader 관상 (Gwansang). With a rich and complex plot, arresting characters, a terrific...
View ArticleUnemployed Romance 실업급여 로맨스 Sileobgeubyeo Romaenseu
Unemployed Romance is a dramatic comedy that began airing October 5 throughout South Korea on E Channel—and on Drama Fever for international audiences. Each episode lasts about 50 minutes in length,...
View Article“Heirs”왕관을 쓰려는자 Korean Drama 1st Episode Review — Lee Min-ho (First Episode...
Heirs (왕관을 쓰려는자, 그무게를 견뎌라 – 상속자들) is all about star-power. Based on the first episode, the main reasons to dive deep into this drama, are Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, Kim Woo-Bin and Choi Jin-hyuk. Is...
View Article백년의 유산 / Baeknyeoneui Yoosan One Hundred Years’ Legacy Review
“A warm hearted family drama about a long-running noodle house” says the synopsis of One Hundred Year’s Legacy (백년의 유산 / Baeknyeoneui), in one of the most misleading descriptions of a drama. Considered...
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