tvN’s “Vincenzo” Criticized For Chinese Bibimbap Product Placement, But Why?
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 featured […]
Podcast #99 – Webtoon & Novel Drama Adaptations
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 to […]
A Fangirl’s Drama Review: How to Buy a Friend
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 the […]
400 Chinese Fans Go To Extreme Lengths To Take Pictures Of Their Favorite Actors, Shocking Netizens
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 who […]
South Korea’s smash hit, A World of Married Couple, is the most-watched drama series on Viu right now
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 languages. […]
Super K recommends 10 Japanese dramas to binge on
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, and […]