December/January/February 2020 Korean Drama Reviews
Well it has been a while since I last did a review, not sure if anyone really cares at anymore, not sure if I should bother to keep reviewing but for some reason it felt like it has hard to finish some dramas and it feels dragged out! I have to warn you that there […]
5 Creepiest Psychopathic Characters From K-Dramas To Haunt You In Your Dreams
Psychopaths, by definition, are those characterized by an “egocentric and antisocial personality — marked by a lack of remorse for one’s actions, an absence of empathy for others, and often criminal tendencies”. And in many thriller K-Dramas, actors have had to step out of their comfort-zones and put their acting skills to the test by […]
Korean Film ‘Parasite’ Tops Japan Box Office
Director Bong Joon ho‘s Oscar-winning film “Parasite” has topped the Japanese box office. According to Japanese box-office tracker Kogyo Tsushinsha, the black comedy attracted 191,429 viewers over the weekend to lead the box office in the island country. The film was ranked fifth when it was released there on Jan. 10. After it won four Oscars — best […]
4 Times K-Dramas Tried Selling Waterproof Cellphones In The Most Ridiculous Ways
Product placement in K-Dramas is inevitable. When done right, it can reel in a lot of sales and new customers. From fashion brands to electronics, Korean companies are constantly sponsoring K-Dramas so they can advertise their products mid-episode for maximum reach. Unfortunately, some of the more abrupt product placement efforts become too obvious and obnoxious […]
“Minari” Wins Top Prizes at Sundance
Korean-American director Lee Isaac Chung‘s “Minari” won the top prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The annual independent film festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in North America along with the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. “Minari” won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in […]
Ryu Deok Hwan Portrays A Teacher in “Nobody Knows”
The new SBS drama “Nobody Knows” is a mystery tracking drama that poses the question, ‘Would my life have changed if I had met a good grown-up?’ and tells the story of a police officer who wants to protect children who are on the edge. “Nobody Knows” released stills of actor Ryu Deok hwan in the role of Lee Seon-woo. […]