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All Posts Tagged With "mystery"

Solomon’s Perjury Korean Drama Review

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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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Defendant Korean Drama Review

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A mesmerizing crime drama jam-packed with astonishing mind puzzles and authentic characters.
By Guest Writer | May 6, 2017 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Alyssa Zhang.

Crime and Punishment

What if you woke up to find that you were convicted of killing loved ones? This is the harrowing reality that Park Jeong Woo, the protagonist of Defendant, must …

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Missing Nine Korean Drama Review

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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

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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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Wanted Korean Drama Review

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An elaborate whirlwind crime drama with an original premise, in pursuit of the hidden truth.
By Angela | Mar 5, 2017 | Drama

Pursuit of Reality

Wanted is an SBS thriller drama starring veteran actors Kim Ah Joong as our multi-talented top actress Jung Hye In, Ji Hyun Woo as the intelligent and upright police officer Cha Seung In, and Uhm Tae Woong …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – ERASED

An emotional rollercoaster filled with suspense, thrills, and even heartwarming drama.
By Guest Writer | Jan 29, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

ERASED

ERASED is centered around a young, struggling manga artist with a condition that sends him backwards in time to prevent life-threatening situations. One day, this “revival” sends him back to his …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Bungou Stray Dogs

The complete package, with an alluring mystery-like story and captivating action.
By Guest Writer | Jan 28, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Bungou Stray Dogs

An intricate and unique seinen anime, Bungou Stray Dogs follows the story of three organizations of “gifted”, people with supernatural powers. These “gifted” are all based on famous authors …

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Let’s Fight Ghost Korean Drama Review

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An adorable watch filled with ghostly mystery and cheeky romantic banter.
By Guest Writer | Dec 2, 2016 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Alyssa Zhang.

Fight or Flight

Let’s Fight Ghost is a mystery romance drama about a reclusive university student and ghost exorcist, Park Bong Pal (Ok Taec Yeon), who falls in love with a feisty …

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Beautiful Mind Korean Drama Review

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A medical melodrama that left me with a good impression of its acting, writing and plot.
By Monisha | Oct 7, 2016 | Drama

Heartfelt Discovery

Beautiful Mind is a medical melodrama about a doctor who suffers from the inability to feel emotions, and a cop who is working towards justice. Their paths cross through their mutual involvement in the mysterious deaths happening at …

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5 Hidden Gem Anime You May Have Missed

A few overlooked anime that are more than worthy of being under the spotlight.
By Miguel | Jul 21, 2016 | Anime

Every anime fan has heard of “The Big Three”: Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece. When talking about classics, you’ve likely heard about Gundam, Evangelion, and obviously DBZ. If you’ve scratched the surface layer, then you’ve bumped into stuff like Death …

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Beautiful Bones: Sakurako’s Investigation Anime Review

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Has the bones required for a great mystery, but lacks the muscles and skin to make it perfect.
By Guest Writer | Apr 26, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Zachary Kozinski.

Bare Bones of Mystery

In any type of media, whether it be in books, video games, TV, movies, or anime, there are certain…”bones” to genres. These bones are what hold each genre …

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Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (ERASED) Anime Review

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A gripping time travel mystery thriller that's an experience you'll wish you could relive.
By Guest Writer | Apr 10, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Zachary Kozinski.

Gripping Dread, Heartwarming Whimsy

What would you do if you had a second chance whenever there was a tragedy? What if you have the power to change the present by going back …

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Signal Korean Drama Review

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A crime thriller that makes your heart literally beat fast from start to finish.
By Kemmie | Apr 8, 2016 | Drama

Sure Sign

Signal is an intense crime thriller with a storyline that keeps your heart pounding to the very end. It’s filled with heavy emotions all the way through, and is the perfect drama for inducing nail-biting adrenaline. What makes …

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7 Korean Dramas Recommended For Guys

A few great Korean dramas to help guys get started.
By Andrew | Mar 7, 2016 | Drama

If you’re a guy new to Korean dramas and don’t know where to start, here’s a list of my own personal favorites that you may find helpful. While not strictly “for guys” in the sense of being targeted to males, …

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Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider Anime Review

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A hit-or-miss murder mystery following a sometimes irritating genius/sidekick pair.
By Miguel | Feb 21, 2016 | Anime

Perfect Formula, Unfortunate Product

It’s not uncommon to see media, whether they’re movies, TV shows, novels or games, that follow a tried-and-true formula, often changing it to fit their needs or to try to make it more interesting. What’s not …

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