News bites: September 17, 2022
Advertisements News bites: September 17, 2022 by tccolb Sooyoung, Yoon Park Taking a winning entry from MBC’s script writing contest last year, MBC has planned a new rom-com called Please Send a Fan Letter. The story has Sooyoung (If You Wish Upon Me) facing a celebrity crisis – all due to a fan letter – […]
News bites: July 5, 2022
Advertisements 1. That sounds fascinating, and with Lee Je-hoon on board, this is bound to feature some stellar acting. I haven’t seen director Yoon Dan-bi’s previous works, but a Baeksang Award signals quality. Park Jung-min and Son Seok-ku cameos would be a dream come true. 2. Still a bit sad that Lee Elijah isn’t returning, […]
Actor Kwak Dong Yeon Shocks Fans With His Physical Transformation For New K-Drama “Monstrous”
Advertisements You may recognize actor Kwak Dong Yeon looking a bit something like this… Kwak Dong Yeon Well, that’s not what he looks like anymore. In fact, he’s got even more fit for a new role… Your browser does not support video.| Esquire Korea He’s a versatile actor but often portrays an imperfect yet endearing character […]
News bites: January 8, 2022
Advertisements These projects are very exciting, yes. But the most development here is the return of news bites! It feels like I’m back in the old dramabeans days, when the site was packed and I was just shadowing without making an account (why did I wait so long to do that??). Speaking of the projects, […]
Full House – Kdrama Review
Advertisements I had a blast watching this. It wasn’t completely devoid of faults I admit but it was a thoroughly enjoyable show. Interestingly enough, one of my absolute favorite Urdu shows of all time, Yeh Raha Dil, which aired last year, is actually a remake of this korean drama. I had read people compare the […]
6 Ways “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” Provides Healing and Joy
Advertisements Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha has cha cha cha’d its way to being my #1 pick this year for ‘K-Drama that will change your life for the better’. This, my friends, was therapy for a therapist. It came at a time when the world (including myself) was watching Squid Game. While Squid Game portrayed a dystopian society, Hometown […]
The Power of Vulnerability in “My Mister”
Advertisements Paulo Coelho, author of the modern classic The Alchemist, became a fan of Korean entertainment after watching Old Boy back in 2001. About My Mister he said: “It was a masterpiece. It’s one of the best works I’ve seen recently. It shows the intricacy of human psychology and … it is a flawless description […]
5 Things We Absolutely Loved About Episodes 1 & 2 Of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”
Advertisements Ever since it was officially announced that Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho would be starring in a romantic comedy together, people were more than a bit obsessed. Even well before the premiere of the series, fans were dubbing them as the “dimple couple,” loving the fact that both the leads have their distinct […]
6 Cathartic Moments From Episodes 9-10 Of “The Devil Judge” That Had Us Cheering
Advertisements We start off with a bang this week as “The Devil Judge” promptly tests its newest partnership. Kim Ga On (Jinyoung) has finally taken Kang Yo Han’s (Ji Sung) hand, but there’s no time to ease into their new dynamic. Crisis has already come calling, and it’s time to see whether this relationship will […]