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8 Brilliant High School Teen Korean Dramas to Binge-watch
High school and teen are common themes in Korean dramas. Whether the they focus on the school system itself, or the students who attend, these Kdramas showcase what it’s like to be a part of this ecosystem and highlight the …
Radiant Office Korean Drama Review
Dazzling Life
Radiant Office follows Eun Ho Won (Go Ah Sung), a 28-year-old who’s been struggling to get a steady job even years after she has graduated. One night, after a particularly bad interview, she decides to commit suicide out of …
9 of the Worst Webtoon and Manga Inspired Kdramas
As a fan of webtoons and manga, it’s always exciting to see some of my favorite two-dimensional stories and characters come to life through live action Kdramas. Since we recently covered our favorite Korean drama adaptations, we thought it’d be fit …
10 of the Best Webtoon and Manga Inspired Kdramas
As a fan of webtoons and manga, it’s always exciting to see some of my favorite two-dimensional stories and characters come to life through live action Kdramas. Whether it’s a faithful adaptation or an interesting spin on the original source …
9 Awesome Family Korean Dramas to Binge Watch This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and what better excuses are there to binge watch some of the best family-oriented Korean dramas with your family members? Here’s our list of heartwarming dramas that’ll bring tears and joy this Mother’s Day.
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Introverted Boss Korean Drama Review
Shy Guy
Introverted Boss follows the story of Chae Ro Woon (Park Hye Soo), an outgoing and energetic extrovert. But behind her happy-go-lucky personality is a serious mission to reveal the truth behind how her sister Ji Hye ended up …
Oh My Geum Bi Korean Drama Review
Thicker than Blood
Oh My Geum Bi is a heartwarming family drama that follows the life of a sweet and adorable, yet strong-willed ten-year-old girl, Yoo Geum Bi (Heo Jung Eun). She suffers from a rare genetic disease called Niemann-Pick …
9 of the Best Time Travel Korean Dramas
Time travel dramas are generally a lot of fun to watch because they have an intriguing premise that adds spice to what might have been an ordinary plot. Whether the characters have to re-learn how the unfamiliar world works, solve …
Night Light Korean Drama Review
Fizzle Out
Night Light is a melodrama that attempts to shows us how people, when desperate, can change both their values and goals. Our heroines come from two entirely different backgrounds, yet share the same ambitions driven by different motivations. …
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Korean Drama Review
Lightweight Story
The premise of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is both realistic and unique at the same time. It’s a coming-of-age story about a pair of childhood friends who reconnect in college and help each other pursue their athletic …
12 Greatest Kdrama Actor Comebacks of 2016
During 2016, we were fortunate enough to see so many of our favorite A-list Kdrama actors return to the small screen with some of the most interesting works of the year. Whether they were on break, in military, or were …
8 of the Most Memorable Kdrama Villains of 2016
Villains play an important role in Korean dramas. They give our favorite characters challenge, motivation, and growth, in addition to facilitating the plot line. Villains can be just as charismatic, empathetic, surprising, and impactful as the leads. They should be …
8 of the Most Disappointing Korean Dramas of 2016
It’s the end of the year and time to take a reflective look at the Kdrama scene of 2016. While this year was filled with eye-catching, heart-aching, and adrenaline pumping dramas, there were also a number of disappointing shows that …
Mirror of the Witch Korean Drama Review
Bewitched
Personally, I find it harder to get into more serious historical dramas compared to a playful rom-com. However, I was instantly drawn to Mirror of the Witch‘s premise: a cursed princess is hidden away in the forest, and she …
Uncontrollably Fond Korean Drama Review
Rekindled Love
With a star studded cast boasting the small-screen return of both Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy, I was excited to start watching Uncontrollably Fond. Luckily, I was not disappointed. The drama kept me emotionally invested throughout its …