Here’s What “Gold Miss” Means In Korea — And Why It’s Actually A Positive Thing
Advertisements When it comes to the subject of marriage, non-Koreans can look into Korean dramas to get an idea as to what Korean people may think about it. Your browser does not support video. In most dramas, Koreans usually think of marriage as the end goal. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Recap: Episode 3
Advertisements All signs point to home and facing the monsters that live there. What defines bravery, and who decides what is healthy and unhealthy as our characters face their childhood trauma? It’s not all gloom and doom though, we get to meet Ju Ri’s mom, played by actress Kim Mi Kyung, who happens to be […]
KDrama Reco: A Piece of Your Mind
Advertisements It’s safe to say that what some of us might need right now isn’t drama and suspense. Sometimes, quiet feels right, and getting pulled into warm cinematography and soft classic musical feels like a breath of fresh air. A Piece of Your Mind isn’t a drama that’s going to shout it’s own praises loud […]
“Sweet Munchies” Now Serving On Viu
Advertisements A romantic comedy that’ll leave you hungry for more, now on Viu! A young man who owns a late night bar, ‘Bistro’, called Park Jin Sung got to talk with a regular customer named Kim Ah Jin, a PD with a positive personality. Ah Jin finally talks to Jin Sung about the dilemma she’s currently facing, looking […]
Fans Celebrate Jang Geun Suk’s Military Discharge With #WelcomeBackJKS
Advertisements Jang Geun Suk’s officially discharged from his mandatory military service. He starred in various Korean dramas such as “Hwang Jini,” “You’re Beautiful,” “Bel Ami,” and “Love Rain.” Fans are eager to find out what project he’d choose as his comeback project. Which producers are queuing up to send him love calls? But for now, […]
Viu Original Series “My Bubble Tea” Promises To Enchant
Advertisements This weekly romcom stars 2PM’s Nichkhun, Mean Phiravich, and Proy Manasaporn A love potion bubble tea, two handsome young men, and the woman caught in between; these are the elements of the latest Viu Original from Thailand that mixes a chaotic love triangle formula with Asian supernatural beliefs. “My Bubble Tea” is a romantic […]
“Neck Kiss” Scene In “The King: Eternal Monarch” Draws Mixed Reaction
Advertisements Ever since the Korean drama The King: Eternal Monarch premiered… …it has already faced multiple criticisms from netizens because of “excessive marketing” and also because some fans believed that the drama had “subpar quality computer graphics”. But when the drama aired its 12th episode this week… …viewers couldn’t help but react positively to the “neck kiss” […]
Drama Review: Fix You (Premiere)
Advertisements Korean dramas, once again, dip their toe into the mental health trope with the new drama Fix You. Come find out if the story is working, or if it is a huge mess of made of illnesses. A quirky psychiatrist Shin Ha Kyun plays psychiatrist Lee Si Joon. A man who likes to go […]
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 […]