“Motel California” has only four more episodes left, and viewers’ emotions are all over the place as the K-drama keeps getting more intense. We finally learn the real reason why Yeon Soo (Na In Woo) rejected Kang Hee’s (Lee Se Young’s) proposal to go to Seoul with her, along with more details about what happened… Continue reading 3 Moments That Made Us Sad In Episodes 7-8 Of “Motel California”
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3 Reasons Why The “Namib” Finale Was Perfect
And with that, our beloved Monday-Tuesday youth K-drama “Namib” has finally come to an end after six weeks, and I couldn’t be happier with the ending. From Jang Hyun Cheol (Lee Seung Joon) getting imprisoned to Kang Soo Hyun (Go Hyun Jung) saving her protégé from failing, and everyone getting a happy ending of their… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why The “Namib” Finale Was Perfect
4 Heart-Fluttering K-Drama Romances Without Any Past Connections
If there was a list of K-drama tropes that have been overused to the point where fans have started to dislike them, “main-leads-having-a-past-or-childhood-connection” would undoubtedly top that list. Seriously, can two adults not fall in love with each other without having any interactions in their childhood and/or past in general? So, if you’re tired of… Continue reading 4 Heart-Fluttering K-Drama Romances Without Any Past Connections
4 Secrets Revealed In Episodes 5-6 Of “Motel California”
Even though “Motel California” is not a suspense or thriller drama, since the premiere episodes, certain questions have lingered in viewers’ minds, and it seems like we are finally getting the answers. From the truth about Kang Hee’s (Lee Se Young’s) mother and her tragic fate to Yeon Soo’s (Na In Woo’s) fake relationship, here… Continue reading 4 Secrets Revealed In Episodes 5-6 Of “Motel California”
4 Times “Namib” Showed Us The Dark Side Of The K-Pop Industry In Episodes 9-10
Since the premiere episode, “Namib” has been criticizing the dark side of the K-pop industry — the truth behind the glam and glitz. Thankfully, as the story continues, the show runners are not afraid to dive deeper into the horrors this entertainment industry forces upon idols. From Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun) being on the brink… Continue reading 4 Times “Namib” Showed Us The Dark Side Of The K-Pop Industry In Episodes 9-10
4 Emotional Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Motel California”
We are only four episodes in, yet each episode is more emotional than the last. From Yeon Soo’s (Na In Woo’s) insecurity related to his weight to Kang Hee’s (Lee Se Young’s) rejection of her first love and Kang Hee’s father Ji Chun Pil’s (Choi Min Soo’s) dream motel renovation plan, here are four emotional… Continue reading 4 Emotional Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Motel California”
5 Times Episodes 7-8 Of “Namib” Got Us Emotional
Just when “Namib” couldn’t get any more emotional, it proved us wrong. From Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun) finally receiving the recognition he deserves to Shim Jin Woo (Lee Jin Woo) carving his own path, and Kang Soo Hyun (Go Hyun Jung) abandoning her trainee for 1 billion won (approximately $685,700), here are five moments from… Continue reading 5 Times Episodes 7-8 Of “Namib” Got Us Emotional
First Impressions: “Motel California” Is A Story About Body Image & Self-Love
After captivating K-drama viewers with their respective performances in “What Comes After Love” and “Marry My Husband” last year, Lee Se Young and Na In Woo now share the screen in the Friday-Saturday MBC romance drama “Motel California.” Based on the novel “Home, Bitter Home” by Shim Yun Seo, “Motel California” tells the bittersweet story… Continue reading First Impressions: “Motel California” Is A Story About Body Image & Self-Love
3 Crucial Revelations From Episodes 5-6 Of “Namib”
As “Namib” reaches its halfway mark, the story is unfolding and secrets are being revealed, some darker than others. From Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun) practically ruining Kang Soo Hyun’s (Go Hyun Jung) career, to the seemingly evil CEO of Pandora Entertainment (played by Lee Seung Joon) turning out to be more complex, here are three… Continue reading 3 Crucial Revelations From Episodes 5-6 Of “Namib”
3 Dark Yet Thought-Provoking Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Namib”
“Namib” episodes three and four have been kind to Shim Jin Woo (Lee Jin Woo) – he found new friends and saw his bullies get the taste of their own medicine. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun), Chris (Lee Ki Taek), and to some extent Yoon Ji Yeong (Kim Ji… Continue reading 3 Dark Yet Thought-Provoking Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Namib”