Kimchi Family is My Korean Drama of the Year
From funny moments and squabbles to romantic intensity to tragedy to complex family drama, Kimchi family drama has something for every fan, including a killer cast featuring Song Il Guk and Park Jin...
View ArticleStephen Chow Goes Gangnam Style
Don’t miss this hilarious spoof of the spoofer. Gangnam style is already funny. Stephen Chow is funny. Put them together, and you get crazy. Stephen Chow is famous around the world for his...
View ArticleAn Angel’s Choice: A Choice Drama for K-D Fans
Korean drama is famous for romance, melodrama, and complex characterizations. Arguably, character is the strongest and most appealing feature of k-drama, accounting for the extraordinary length of many...
View ArticleLee Byung-Hun On the World Stage
Born in July 1970, Lee Byung-Hun is known as an actor and singer is known for his charm, sculpted abs, brilliant smile, masculine good looks and acting ability. Lee Byung-Hun, has won most of the major...
View ArticleTop ten Korean Dramas of 2012
If you didn’t catch all the top Korean Dramas as they aired in 2012, here’s a list of the most popular dramas based on ratings and popular acclaim, and awards. All are well worth watching. The list is...
View ArticleTop 5 Best New and Upcoming Korean Dramas of 2013
Are you among the countless Korean Drama fanatics across the globe? The increasing popularity of Korean Dramas is not a big surprise since majority of them feature timely and intriguing scenarios. They...
View ArticleLee Seung Gi: The Fast-Rising Star
Lee Seung Gi’s infectious smile, famous abs, popular drama roles and strong singing career, have made him a genuine superstar prospect. His likeable, playful personality charmed television viewers. His...
View ArticleHyun Bin: Stardom After the Army—Still a Hero to His Fans
Hyun Bin, Binnie to his fans, is adored in many nations for his charm, good looks (natural: no plastic surgery!), acting ability and humility. And he picks good roles. In some ways, you could argue,...
View Article5 Korean Film Stars to Watch—Possible Future Hallyu Film Superstars
Song Joong Ki starring in Wolf Boy, is an up-and-coming Korean film star with potential to be a Hallyu superstar. With Korean Film and Drama’s popularity on a rocket-like trajectory, many new actors...
View ArticleGu 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 ArticleWhy is the World Dancing Gangnam Style?
Internationally understood slapstick humour helps make Gangnam style a runaway hit on YouTube and iTunes (number one currently). What could be the reason for the runaway hit Gangnam Style? By Pat...
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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