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”
Category: recap & review
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?”
Movie Recs: Brotherhood on the Big Screen
Family is a recurrent theme in both Korean dramas and movies. The characters fight, slap, kick, and yell in each other’s face, but soon reconcile and make… Read more “Movie Recs: Brotherhood on the Big Screen”
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 Cursed: Good or Evil Spirits?
This was tvN’s 12-episode drama offering – and I emphasise on that because its slick, and in no way less than a typical kdrama with 16-20 episodes.… Read more “The Cursed: Good or Evil Spirits?”
Time to Hunt Actors – CINE21 No. 1243 Interview
Time to Hunt, the latest movie from director Yoon Sung-hyun after 9 years, is slated for February premiere on the 26th (although the date has been pushed… Read more “Time to Hunt Actors – CINE21 No. 1243 Interview”
Psychopath Diary: The Good and the Bad
I certainly did not plan to start watching Psychopath Diary in the nearest future, but somehow, between moving into a place nearer to work and suddenly having… Read more “Psychopath Diary: The Good and the Bad”
My Absolute Boyfriend: Halftime Review
It’s been a while since the last time I wrote a proper review for a show, and I think this one deserves the shout out. I have… Read more “My Absolute Boyfriend: Halftime Review”
Dream of The Forsaken King
The most difficult thing to wait for, after a drama has aired, is probably the next episode. Oh, how hard it is to count the days until… Read more “Dream of The Forsaken King”
Lament for The Crowned Clown
tvn’s first sageuk offering of 2019 왕이 된 남자 (The Man Who Became King/ English title: The Crowned Clown) has only aired for two weeks, yet I… Read more “Lament for The Crowned Clown”
