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 …
Utena and Anthy are re-united as we step into the Black Rose Saga. This arc is a lot less about Utena, but we do get one particular development that follows her to …
“Even if I dream, even if I cry, even if I get hurt Reality keeps on coming, recklessly…” To put it very simply, a lot has been said about Kunihiko …
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 …
I didn’t realize until recently that over the many years of watching Korean dramas, I’ve actually learned a thing or two about many professions, including a few that have never even crossed my mind before. Some dramas do a great …
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, …
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 …
2015 was a prolific year for Korean drama, not just in sheer number of dramas produced, but also in the diversity of themes and genres. Creative and offbeat concepts ranging from multiple personalities, to supernatural powers, to vampires, drew a lot …
Mental- and cognitive disorder-based Korean dramas have been rising in popularity since It’s Okay That’s Love‘s success. Kill Me Heal Me is yet another one that explores the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), commonly known …
Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Chapter 1 Onikakushi is a sound novel focusing on teenage transfer student Keichi Maebara and his friends: Rena Ryuugu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and …
Based on the webtoon of the same name, Dr. Frost is a Korean drama about a genius psychology professor. He helps the police solve mysterious crimes on the side through his shrewd observations and incredible analysis of the …
In my book, there’s nothing more entertaining and mentally stimulating than a good game show with cutthroat competition, psychological warfare, and a little drama. Half the fun is speculating who will come on top and deducing …
It’s a common belief that after death, humans will be judged by some form of higher power in the afterlife. Typically this power is omnipotent, capable of seeing all that a person has done, thought, and felt. …
I wasn’t sure what to expect of It’s Okay That’s Love at all after hearing that it’s about psychiatrists and psychological patients. However the atypical topic did immediately pique my curiosity but also uncertainty of what direction the …
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