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All Posts Tagged With "fantasy"

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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The Non-human Character Kdrama Roundup — Ghosts

See our full summary of the spooky characters in your favorite Korean dramas.
By Angela | Apr 3, 2017 | Drama

Unlike most of the previous non-human characters we’ve explored such as the folklore creatures and aliens, ghosts can be considered a mainstream Kdrama staple by now where they’ll be included in at least a few dramas every year. A ghost, …

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The Non-human Character Kdrama Roundup — Aliens & Robots

Read our deep discussion about the exotic extraterritorial lives and metal hearts in Kdramas.
By Angela | Apr 1, 2017 | Drama

Changing gears a bit from the folklore creatures and mythical beasts that are born out of ancient myths, the next non-human characters we’d like to discuss has a much shorter history; They have only come about by human imagination in the …

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The Non-human Character Kdrama Roundup — Vampires

A look at the Kdrama vampires that have crept up left and right in recent years.
By Angela | Mar 30, 2017 | Drama

After taking a close look at the mythical beasts and folklore creatures within Kdramas, we now focus our attention on a non-human character type — vampires — that has gained a ton of traction in recent years. First, let’s understand the …

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The Non-human Character Kdrama Roundup — Folklore Creatures

Let's examine the beloved mermaids, goblins, and grim reapers of our favorite Kdramas.
By Angela | Mar 28, 2017 | Drama

By now, a number of Eastern culture and Western culture folklore creatures have made their appearances in Korean dramas, with 2017 already being prolific thus far with the rest of the year still to come. In this article, we’ll closely …

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The Non-human Character Kdrama Roundup — Mythical Beast Gumiho

Let's take a look at the Kdrama gumihos that are just as lovable as their human counterparts.
By Angela | Mar 26, 2017 | Drama

Since our last roundup of Kdrama superpowers, we’d like to continue the examination of supernatural and fantasy elements in Korean dramas. This time, we want to take a look at the made-up, non-human characters that have cropped up. From vampires, …

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The Ultimate Kdrama Superpower Roundup

Check out our list of the 18 different kinds of superpowers from our favorite Korean dramas.
By Angela | Mar 23, 2017 | Drama

Supernatural and fantasy elements have become a staple in Korean dramas more so in recent years, with many distinguishing characters possessing superpower capabilities that make them unique and memorable. Let’s review the various types of superpowers that help make our …

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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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Goblin: The Lonely and Great God Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A visually stunning, comically romantic, yet unorthodox narrative of Korean mythologies.
By Erlyn | Feb 16, 2017 | Drama

Larger than life

Coming from the director and writer who brought us the critically-acclaimed series Descendants of the Sun, Goblin: The Lonely and Great God racked up much hype even before its launch. This director-writer drama reunion along with Goblin’s …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

The “King of the Seven Seas” gets his own spin-off show about his incredible adventures.
By Guest Writer | Jan 27, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

Magi’s “King of the Seven Seas” had so many incredible adventures in his younger days that he got his own spin-off series. Carrying the One Piece feel with …

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12 Must-Watch Korean Dramas of 2016 – by Genre

Here's your complete guide to the best Korean dramas of the year by category.
By Angela | Dec 28, 2016 | Drama

It’s another strong year for Korean dramas marked by groundbreaking hits, the glorious return of megastars, and the birth of a new generation of A-listers. From a theme perspective, this year seems a bit tamer than last year. With a few exceptions, the …

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Mirror of the Witch Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A unique and enjoyable dark fantasy themed drama marred by lag in pacing at times.
By Monisha | Dec 16, 2016 | Drama

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 …

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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A drama packed full of time travel adventure, history lessons, and unforgettable romances.
By Erlyn | Nov 30, 2016 | Drama

Game of Thrones

At some point, people in all stations of life have been at the end of their tether. There are times when we harped on our misfortunes, desperate to escape such tumultuous reality. However, we can’t disregard the fact …

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W Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
An unconventional plot, top-notch cast, and innovative filming make it a top drama of the year.
By Guest Writer | Nov 9, 2016 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Alyssa Zhang.

Fantasy Meets Reality

Have you ever wished you could enter a fictional world? This is the premise of W, a supernatural romance drama about Oh Yeon Joo (Han Hyo Joo), a vivacious female …

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Fei – ‘Fantasy’ Album Review

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Whimsical tunes that are a daydreamer's perfect company.
By Angela | Oct 4, 2016 | Music

While Miss A’s in hiatus for the time being, member Fei’s recent solo debut album, Fantasy, is sure to bring some consolation to the fans. As the title of the album suggests, Fei delivers a number of whimsical tunes brought …

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