KDrama First Look: Born Again
Advertisements It’s been a hectic couple of weeks as I weathered the crossover of new dramas starting and my previous batch coming to an end. So it was with great excitement that I finally found the time to dive into the newest Jang Ki Yong drama, Born Again. Read on to see my unfiltered ramblings […]
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” […]
[INTERVIEW] ‘Extracurricular’ delivers something extra in teen drama
Advertisements In “Extracurricular,” the story goes like this. Girl meets Boy. Boy thinks Girl is cute. Girl blackmails Boy. Boy and Girl become business associates. Don’t be fooled into thinking that “Extracurricular” is your typical high school romantic drama. It’s not. It takes teen drama to the extreme with its dark theme of bullying […]
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 […]
‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ Episode 3 Recap & Review
Advertisements Netflix’s “The King: Eternal Monarch” has begun its reign over K-drama streaming, with one episode dropping every Friday and Saturday. Super will devote itself to make sure you’re fully informed about each episode, so Super’s Ruel S. De Vera and Ruth L. Navarra will recap and break down every episode for you as soon […]
Ji Chang Wook attends first script reading for “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements On 7 May, SBS’s new Friday-Saturday drama Backstreet Rookie, also known as “Convenience Store Saet Byeol”, (written by Son Geun Ju; directed by Lee Myung Woo) released its first photos of the script reading. With its first broadcast scheduled for 12 June, Backstreet Rookie is a 24-hour unpredictable comic romance in which a flamboyant […]
ABS-CBN Books launches “Hello Hallyu,” the very first local-based fan book on Korean culture
The Korean wave or Hallyu refers to the popularity of Korean culture globally, which started in the 1990s. The Philippines, of course, was not spared from this trend, and has now fully embraced all forms of Hallyu—
K-pop, K-drama, K-beauty, K-fashion, and even K-food. But while Korean culture spread like wildfire in the whole country, we never really understood how it began, how it grew, and how big is its impact now in our own culture.
Top 5 Recap: Hospital Playlist Episode 7
Advertisements This week was heavy on the slice of life feel, and less focused on any one person. Way more time was spent in the operating room, which wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Still, we had all the fun we’ve come to expect from this show. Second Chances At our little gossip […]
[Album Review] HA:TFELT – 1719
Advertisements The former Wonder Girls member breaks out of her shell and consolidates herself as a true soloist with her first album 1719. HA:TFELT does not contain herself within the ‘picture-perfect’ supposed life of a celebrity and strives to reveal different, sometimes harsh, aspects of her life. This album tells the story of a great […]