All VOD Services Of The Hit tvN Drama “Mr. Queen” Disappear… Why It’s Connected To “Joseon Exorcist” Controversy
Advertisements “Mr. Queen” is catching flak belatedly and it has to do with the controversial drama “Joseon Exorcist.” “Joseon Exorcist” became controversial soon after it aired its first episode, it was under fire for using Chinese props and for distorting history. Two days after the premiere of the drama, SBS announced its decision to cancel […]
Jung Hae In And BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Drama “Snowdrop” Already Under Fire For Suspicions Of Historical Distortion, Advertisers Pull Out + JTBC Releases A Response
Advertisements In the wake of the fallout from SBS’s historical drama “Joseon Exorcist” due to Historical inaccuracies and the use of Chinese props, a new unreleased drama is already under fire for similar concerns. The criticism is also connected to the recent political and cultural friction between Korea and China after China claimed Kimchi to […]
Despite SBS’s Apology And Explanation, Viewers Petition To The Blue House To Suspend “Joseon Exorcist” + Brands Pull Back Their Advertisements From The Drama
Advertisements “Joseon Exorcist” continues to face severe backlash despite SBS’s apology and explanation. Last night, “Joseon Exorcist” episode 1 aired and despite doing well in viewership ratings, the drama was embroiled in controversy, it has come under fire for the Chinese props used in it. Viewers claimed that portrayal counts as a distortion of Korean […]
tvN’s “Vincenzo” Criticized For Chinese Bibimbap Product Placement, But Why?
Advertisements tvN’s hit drama “Vincenzo” is under fire for its recent PPL (Product placement) and its getting backlash from some k-netizens. The most recent episode of “Vincenzo” featured a product placement by a Chinese Bibimbap company, this rubbed off many k-netizens the wrong way. One Korean news article discussing how Chinese products are being prominently […]
Podcast #99 – Webtoon & Novel Drama Adaptations
Advertisements Join The Fangirls as we discuss the use of various webtoons and novels in Chinese and South Korean dramas. Pros, Cons, our favorites, and least favorites…we chat them all. You can also find us on: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Twitter: @amberkmuse @DramasKimchi @kimchidramageek @kdramaJen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DramasWithASideOfKimchi/ Instagram: The Dramas Kimchi Fangirls Be sure […]
A Fangirl’s Drama Review: How to Buy a Friend
Advertisements I don’t often watch high school themed dramas, but when How to Buy a Friend came across my radar, my curiosity was piqued. With the chance to see a couple of familiar faces, in an easily bingeable 4-hour mini-drama format, I made the snap decision to give this webtoon-turned-drama a go! Was it worth […]
400 Chinese Fans Go To Extreme Lengths To Take Pictures Of Their Favorite Actors, Shocking Netizens
Advertisements 400 Chinese fans have gone to extreme lengths to take pictures of their favorite actors, and it has left netizens in shock. The actors in question are Arthur Chen and Luo Yunxi. They were shooting an episode for the historical-fiction drama Immortal, which will air in 2021. Immortal tells the story of an emperor […]
South Korea’s smash hit, A World of Married Couple, is the most-watched drama series on Viu right now
Advertisements Airing first on Viu, the stylish remake of BBC’s Doctor Foster has captured more than 55% of Viu’ers in Asia A World of Married Couple, available first on Viu, has been smashing viewing records week after week. It is available as soon as 8 hours after broadcast in South Korea, with subtitles in six […]
Super K recommends 10 Japanese dramas to binge on
Advertisements Japanese dramas deal with themes that are often taboo in K-dramas. This is what makes them addicting. J-dramas are unafraid to portray a woman whose hobby is to have sex with multiple partners, a boy and a girl who turn to each other for physical comfort because their real loves are in a relationship, […]