This is the story of a king who puts his nation above his love, and a court maid who wants to live the life of her choice.… Read more “The Red Sleeve: An Ode to Choice”
Category: kdrama
The Red Sleeve – History, Her Story, and Their Love Story
So…yeah, my friend Gia has directed me to this one blog post in Korean with thoroughly written content about King Jeongjo and Lady Seong Uibin’s history and… Read more “The Red Sleeve – History, Her Story, and Their Love Story”
The Red Sleeve – Notes and Historical Stuff
Honestly speaking, the only thing that is stopping me from recapping MBC’s latest Friday-Saturday drama The Red Sleeve is that I am afraid I cannot commit myself… Read more “The Red Sleeve – Notes and Historical Stuff”
The Red Sleeve – First Impression
This has to be the fastest first impression I have ever written since I started this blog. If that doesn’t show how impatient I am for the… Read more “The Red Sleeve – First Impression”
Lovers of the Red Sky – First Impression
Hong Chun Gi (홍천기). That is the novel penned by author Jung Eun-gwol, who was also the brain behind the novels adapted into the popular series Sungkyunkwan… Read more “Lovers of the Red Sky – First Impression”
Wedding and Marriage in Joseon Part 3: Royal Style
We have taken a glimpse into the basic steps of wedding ceremony which took place in Joseon Dynasty in the previous part, and this part will be… Read more “Wedding and Marriage in Joseon Part 3: Royal Style”
2020 in Retrospect
“The worst plan is to not have any plan at all.” Yes, I do plan my drama watching activities, although there are times it didn’t go as… Read more “2020 in Retrospect”
Joseon Kings and Their Royal Concubines
As avid fans of Korean dramas (or Asian dramas in general), modern dramas have certainly made us swoon with numerous portrayals and depictions of one true love.… Read more “Joseon Kings and Their Royal Concubines”
Hi, Bye Mama: Towards Closure?
You know the feeling when you stumble upon something by chance, but that small bit causes some kind of stirring inside you and then out of curiosity,… Read more “Hi, Bye Mama: Towards Closure?”
The King: Eternal Monarch – Notes
One of the comments made by my drama-watching aunt after she finished the first episode of Kim Eun-sook’s latest offering The King: Eternal Monarch (더 킹: 영워의… Read more “The King: Eternal Monarch – Notes”
the talking cupboard 