1 August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Premiere Watch: Cold Blooded Intern by missvictrix Time slot: FridaysBroadcaster: TVINGGenre: Comedy, human, workplaceEpisode count: 12Reasons to watch: Ra Mi-ran and Eom Ji-won lead a workplace comedy, and there’s no doubt in my mind that there are two fabulous performances ahead. In the drama, Ra Mi-ran returns to the […]
Premiere Watch: Moving
Premiere Watch: Moving by missvictrix Time slot: WednesdaysBroadcaster: Disney+Genre: Sci-fi, action, mystery, thrillerEpisode count: 20Reasons to watch: This drama looks like it was quite the undertaking — with a popular webtoon as its source, an expansive superhero universe at its core, 20 episodes, and a sprawling (and impressive) cast, I’m overwhelmed just thinking about it! […]
Premiere Watch: The First Responders 2
2 August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Premiere Watch: The First Responders 2 by missvictrix Time slot: Friday-SaturdayBroadcaster: SBSGenre: Action, crimeEpisode count: 12Reasons to watch: SBS’s split-season drama The First Responders commences with its second part, taking over their ever-popular weekend slot. The first season was high-performing, so there’s no reason to expect Season 2 won’t […]
Premiere Watch: The Uncanny Counter 2
I stayed up late last night to finish Season 1 so I can be ready. Curly-haired superheroes, unite! And Kang Ki-young’s bad guy looks so hideous it will be easy to root against him. 🤣 I wonder how they’ll style and age Jo Byung-kyu and Kim Se-jung. I didn’t realize that despite the way they […]
Premiere Watch: Not Others
Premiere Watch: Not Others by missvictrix Time slot: Monday-TuesdayBroadcaster: ENAGenre: Comedy, family, slice-of-lifeEpisode count: 12Reasons to watch: It’s fun to see a mother-daughter comedy, as they’re not exactly a dramaland staple. Like so many dramas these days, Not Others is the adaptation of an acclaimed webtoon, this time about a haphazard and wild mother (Jeon […]
Premiere Watch: Heartbeat
7 June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Premiere Watch: Heartbeat by missvictrix Time slot: Monday-TuesdayBroadcaster: KBSGenre: Rom-com, fantasyEpisode count: 16Reasons to watch: The promotions for this drama have practically been a drama in themselves — so fun, so campy, so much meta. If the drama itself keeps on the same track, we’ll be lucky enough to […]
Premiere Watch: See You in My 19th Life
Definitely a good balance of excitement for both an actor and an actress. I’m always here for people being equally or more excited about a female protagonist. Drama anticipation comes off as so male-centric a lot of the time, its a refreshing change of pace. You could also say there’s a good balance in the […]
Premiere Watch: Sound Candy
Premiere Watch: Sound Candy by missvictrix Time slot: SaturdaysBroadcaster: TVINGGenre: Youth, fantasy, romance, ASMREpisode count: 10Reasons to watch: Gauzy, pastel tone? Check. A barrage of cute idols? Check. Quintessential Jeju location for inner healing? Check. TVING’s latest little drama Sound Candy has flown quite under the radar, and sparks my interest for all the reasons […]
Premiere Watch: Bitch X Rich
Premiere Watch: Bitch X Rich by missvictrix Time slot: WednesdayBroadcaster: WavveGenre: Thriller, youth, mysteryEpisode count: 10 Reasons to watch: Oh Wavve, you shouldn’t have! When the drama formerly known as Cheongdam International High School gets the English title of Bitch X Rich it tells you just what you need to know, amirite? Grabbing some fan […]
Premiere Watch: Delightfully Deceitful
Premiere Watch: Delightfully Deceitful by missvictrix Time slot: Monday-TuesdayBroadcaster: tvNGenre: Crime, comedy, revengeEpisode count: 16Reasons to watch: This drama already looks like a lot of fun, with Chun Woo-hee in her element playing a wild scam artist with a team of misfits behind her and zero attention paid to people’s feelings. People’s feelings, you say? […]