Hotel Del Luna Ticks All the Boxes: Aesthetics, Narrative, and Even Astute Marketing
From its concept to its cast and sets, Hotel Del Luna catches the eye even during the early days of its promotions. With the brilliant IU holding …
Drama
How the Hong Sisters Changed The K-drama Rom-com
Since their first drama in 2005, the Hong Sisters distinguished their dramas from the rest by featuring their silly, innuendo-loving sense of humour. A…
Doctor Prisoner Destroys the Line Dividing Good and Bad
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers. Please proceed with caution! KBS2’s Doctor Prisoner topped domestic ratings during its 32-episode ru…
School Violence and Bullying in K-dramas: A Reality Check
Note: this article contains discussions of bullying and violence, and references to suicide. School violence and bullying is a serious issue in…
Her Private Life, Episodes 1-8: The Secret Life of an Intense Fan
With the growing attention on K-pop idols over the past decade or so, we’re no strangers to seeing images and videos of idols pushing through dens…
He Is Psychometric Shows the Power of Human Connection
In the same way that K-pop songs repeat successful hooks and structures to craft the perfect earworm, K-dramas are notorious for reusing cliches. …
Touch Your Heart Brings Warmth to a Legal Drama
Viewers everywhere fell in love with the socially awkward Grim Reaper (Lee Dong-wook) and charismatic Sunny (Yoo In-na) from the drama, Guardian: …
On Homes and Stories in Romance is a Bonus Book
Most K-dramas end with a final message which shows up on the screen after the final shot fades away. It acts as a farewell message, an acknowledgement …
SKY Castle: A Realistic & Riveting Exploration of Parenthood
The following review contains spoilers for SKY Castle. How far would you go to protect your reputation? How far would you go to secure your child'…
Memories of the Alhambra, Episodes 9-16: When World-building Falls Flat
Memories of the Alhambra was quite the roller-coaster, ending its run with some impressive ratings. It had all the ingredients to make it a winnin…