The King: Eternal Monarch, Ep. 1-8: Watch for the Pretty, Not for the Plot
By all rights, The King: Eternal Monarch should have everything going for it. It's been penned by star writer Kim Eun-sook whose previous credits …
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Hospital Playlist, Ep. 1-8: A Masterclass in Friendship & Fun
The latest drama from star writer-director combo Lee Woo-jung and Shin Won-ho (of Reply and Prison Playbook fame), Hospital Playlist began its run…
When the Weather is Fine: A Realistic Melodrama that Delivers Warmth
This review discusses domestic violence and includes potential spoilers. When the Weather is Fine is a true slice-of-life melodrama that delive…
Itaewon Class: A Reflection of Society’s Vices and Virtues
The JTBC webtoon-turned-drama came to an end last week on the 21st March, seeing its peak of viewership to date. 16.5% marked it as the second-h…
Crash Landing on You, Episodes 9-16: Star Crossed-Lovers and Family
Crash Landing on You’s finale broke the record for the highest ratings that were previously held by the 2017 K-drama, Goblin: The Lonely and Great…
Crash Landing on You, Episodes 1-8: A Different Side to North Korea
The only thing comparable to the tension and drama in K-dramas is the real-life relations between South Korea and North Korea. While there have be…
SB End-Of-Year Review, 2019: A Year of Bold Heroines and Supernatural Happenings in Dramas
In 2019, old trends continued and new trends were started. The move towards multiple seasons for dramas is continuing with Netflix at the forefron…
“Vagabond” Leaves Viewers Looking for Answers
The Netflix blockbuster Vagabond has come to an end, leaving many of its audience in need of answers. With a big budget of over $20 million, a sta…
“When the Camellia Blooms” Challenges the Stigma of Being a Single Mother
With it's highest ratings while airing, When the Camellia Blooms’ finale beat the record of highest ratings for a miniseries. It is not surprising…
The Tale of Nokdu, Episodes 1 – 16: Defying Expectations from Genre to Gender
In The Tale of Nokdu, what you see isn't always what you get. The drama’s central plot revolves around the main character’s ability to g…