KDrama Premiere Review: Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Advertisements Karie the Maknae and I volunteered to take one for the team with the new fantasy drama Mystic Pop-Up Bar. We both share a love for the adorable idol actor, Yook Sung Jae, and also ‘Hwarang Dad’, Choi Won Young. So we were willing to brave the probable loud and screechy acting from Hwang […]
Is Korea Ready For Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Dramas?
Advertisements Many international fans often say that South Korea is a conservative country. South Korea is historically not a LGBT affirming country, which bleeds into the culture, justice system and general public sense. However, recent study conducted in Chonnam National University states that the attitudes toward homosexuality are becoming increasingly positive. Queer representation has been more prominent in […]
Jung Il Woo Attends Sweet Munchies Press Conference
Advertisements May 25, 2020 Oh! I feel so Ilwoo nourished right now… I’m sure many of you are too! Well here is a bit more. My tutor translated the Ilwoo parts of what he said during the Production Presentation of Sweet Munchies! It is so great to know what he said… so below you will […]
Jay Park and Hyolyn on a Charity Livestream Event
Advertisements IDENTITY is a virtual charity event hosted by Transparent Arts as part of Project Blue Marble. IDENTITY encourages people to ‘identify with unity, aid, and awareness to battle COVID-19’. They will do so through an 8 hour, worldwide Livestream, with all money raised benefiting United Way. #OURIDENTITY: Project Blue Marble – an 8 hour […]
Here Is 2020’s Most Unpredictable Line Up For The “Best Rookie Actor” Award At The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards
Advertisements Mark your calendars: On June 5, 2020, the prestigious 56th Baeksang Arts Awards will hold its annual celebration of Korean productions. Having been one of the most robustly entertaining year of K-Dramas (from April 2019 to April 2020), viewers are curious as to who will take home the “Best Rookie TV Actor” award. For decades, this […]
“Mystic Pop-up Bar” Primer + Yook Sung Jae and Cast
Advertisements It’s the pocha (outdoor bar) you shouldn’t be able to walk into, but somehow, Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung-jae) who is human, manages to do it. He was following Wol-joo (Hwang Jung-eum) who slips into the supposedly invisible tent of Ssanggap Pocha. Also shocked is the supervising chef, Chef Gwi (Choi Won-young). You see, Ssanggap […]
Here Are Top 5 Short Series You Can Binge In A Day, Brought To You By Fellow K-Drama Lovers
Advertisements Alright, okay. You’re already packed with K-Dramas after K-Dramas to catch up on. We know. But you must surely have a day to spare? If you’re looking for a something quick but something with quality, with less than 10 episodes — so you can zoom through the whole thing in one sitting and move […]
Here’s Your “Backstreet Rookie” Primer
Advertisements Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung is set to melt our hearts with passionate acting with “Backstreet Rookie.” The last drama that Ji Chang Wook worked on is “Melting into You” while Kim Yoo Jung was last seen on “Clean with Passion for Now.” Who is part of the production team? “Backstreet Rookie” […]
First Impressions and Unfiltered Thoughts: Good Casting
Advertisements Are you in the mood for a strong ensemble cast, a deeply layered plot, and actual laugh out loud moments? Me too! Come see if Good Casting is the drama you’re looking for. (Want to support Dramas with a Side of Kimchi? Use our Amazon affiliate link to make your next Amazon purchase! Just […]