Investigation Couple, Ep. 1-4: Just a Couple of Problems
Though the formula of opposites attracting in dramas has been tried and tested, there is just something inherently appealing about banter between two p…
Drama
Switch: Change the World, Bringing Con Artists out of the Movies
When we talk about heist films or movies about con artists in Korean entertainment, there are prominent titles that come to mind. The Thieves had a ste…
Suits, Ep. 1-8: Similar, Yet Different
If you’re looking for a legal drama with a focus on two talented, witty lawyers, then Suits is for you. Expectations for Suits were high, and the drama…
Welcome to Waikiki, Ep.17-20: Happy Endings with a Twist
Welcome to Waikiki's final four episodes are a bit all over the place to summarize, but then again, this show relies less on plot, and more on crazy ye…
Welcome to Waikiki, Ep. 9-16: Lackluster Romances and Hopeful Dreams
When I heard additional episodes would be added to Welcome to Waikiki, I was surprised because there wasn't a strong central plot and hardly any charac…
Mother: A Tale of Motherly Love
Adapted from a Japanese drama of the same name by the acclaimed TV writer, Yuji Sakamoto, The Handmaiden’s screenwriter, Jeong Seo-kyeong took on the d…
“Hwayugi”: Boldly Borrowing a Chinese Tale to Portray Korean Society
Hwayugi (also known as A Korean Odyssey) has been exceedingly well-received beyond the borders of South Korea, broadcasted even on Netflix as a Netflix…
Welcome to Waikiki, Ep. 1-8 : A Series of Unfortunate Yet Hilarious Events
If you're looking for a light and fluffy K-drama, then Welcome to Waikiki is the show for you. The program presents itself more like a sitcom similar t…
Radio Romance, Ep. 1-6: A Kind of Cliche that Works (For Now)
As someone who does volunteer work for a radio/TV station, I love watching any kind of show centered around the behind the scenes of public broadcastin…
Just Between Lovers: The Road To Healing
One of the rules in the world of K-dramas seems to be to avoid realism at all costs. For so many, dramas are supposed to be a slice of absolute escapis…