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All Posts Tagged With "2017"

Whisper Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A legal/crime thriller that's both entertaining to watch and deeply philosophical.
By Angela | Jun 22, 2017 | Drama

War of the Outlaws

Ever since he made a name for himself with the dark horse action crime drama The Chaser in 2012, award-winning screenwriter Park Kyung Soo has rarely disappointed in his subsequent works. His specialty is writing tightly-woven, …

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Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A heartrending odyssey of Hong Gil Dong, full of societal values and life lessons.
By Erlyn | Jun 16, 2017 | Drama

Robin Hood’s Revenge

If you consider yourself a true Korean drama enthusiast, there’s no way you can’t be familiar with the iconic Hong Gil Dong. A historical figure often attributed as the Korean Robin Hood, Hong Gil Dong has become …

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Radiant Office Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A consistent, touching, and humorous piece that delivers valuable life lessons.
By Monisha | Jun 4, 2017 | Drama

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 …

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Solomon’s Perjury Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A drama brimming with youth, angst, and suspense with a strong moral message.
By Kemmie | May 27, 2017 | Drama

Gavel of Justice

Based off of the same title Japanese novel, Solomon’s Perjury has one of the most gripping mystery storylines of the year. The story begins with a mysterious death at an elite high school that have all the students …

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Strong Woman Do Bong Soon Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A relaxing rom-com with amazing romantic chemistry, colorful characters, and superpower fun.
By Angela | May 10, 2017 | Drama

Double Trouble Couple

Good things come in small packages. That old adage certainly holds true in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, where our petite heroine Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) not only holds extraordinary strength passed down from her …

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Introverted Boss Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A less than perfect rom-com with a lovable hero as its only saving grace.
By Monisha | May 2, 2017 | Drama

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 …

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Chief Kim Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
The realities of work life and the darker side of business wrapped up around great laughs.
By Erlyn | Apr 29, 2017 | Drama

Challenging Corruption

Comically depicting the employees’ tedious workspace plight and heavy emphasis on fighting conglomerate corruption, Chief Kim is an offbeat office comedy series that has flipped a mundane corporate topic into a blisteringly funny and riveting one. Let’s all …

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Missing Nine Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A gripping disaster drama marked by an incredible beginning that collapsed at the very end.
By Guest Writer | Apr 17, 2017 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Alyssa Zhang.

Crashing Down

During moments of utter despair, one’s true character is often revealed. This is certainly the case for Missing Nine, a gripping disaster drama centering around a plane crash that leaves …

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Voice Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A mind-boggling and adrenaline-pumping thriller that fully emphasizes society’s underbellies.
By Erlyn | Apr 14, 2017 | Drama

I Can See Your Voice

Amidst the fancy romantic comedies currently dominating the realm of Korean dramas, OCN is able to successfully stimulate our sense with this one-of-a-kind electrifying noir that gives the viewers catharsis right off the bat. Voice …

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Oh My Geum Bi Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A heartfelt portrayal of familial relationships that really sets it apart from other dramas.
By Monisha | Apr 11, 2017 | Drama

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 …

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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A worthy historical lesson and opportunity to rivet in a sea of pretty boys if nothing else.
By Erlyn | Mar 19, 2017 | Drama

Knights in Shining Armors

After the pan-Asian success of KBS’s hit predecessor sageuk drama Love in the Moonlight comes another series transporting us 1500 years back to pre-modern Korea. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is yet again a fictitious recreation …

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Night Light Korean Drama Review

BAD
Poor writing and lack of character motivations burn the intriguing beginning into the ground.
By Monisha | Mar 2, 2017 | Drama

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. …

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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A fresh perspective of women in sports undone by mundane conflicts and predictable events.
By Monisha | Feb 26, 2017 | Drama

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 …

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The Legend of the Blue Sea Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A star-studded fantasy rom-com that relays strong themes of loyalty, love, and destiny.
By Kemmie | Feb 23, 2017 | Drama

A Full Circle

The Legend of the Blue Sea may seem like an odd hodgepodge and recipe for disaster at first. I mean, it’s a contemporary and sageuk fusion rom-com where legends, folk stories, fantasies, super powers, mermaids, and modern …

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Seven First Kisses Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A dreamy drama with adorable plot and star-studded cast harmed by an unsatisfying ending.
By Guest Writer | Feb 19, 2017 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Reese Barcelon.

A Dream Come True

“Be careful what you wish for, ‘cause you just might get it.” This line from a popular song popped in my head when I began watching Lotte Duty …

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