It’s tough to make it big as an idol in Korea. Even performers who have debuted and become household names continue to struggle in an industry that demands perfection and is rife with competition. Dramaland has, of course, done a fantastic job of portraying this struggle with great dramas about talented characters fighting their way… Continue reading 7 Inspirational Characters From K-Dramas About The Music Industry
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5 Things We Love About Nice Guys In K-Dramas
The classic K-drama male lead is usually rich and or powerful, ridiculously attractive, and, more often than not, struggling with some dark backstory that triggers either womanizing tendencies or fits of blind rage. He always reforms, grows, and learns from the heroine, and we come to love him by the end of the season. But… Continue reading 5 Things We Love About Nice Guys In K-Dramas
4 Things We Loved And 4 Things We Hated About The Premiere Of “Rich Man, Poor Woman”
There are a few expected clichés here, given the title of this drama and what we’ve come to know about the rich man, poor girl trope. But nonetheless, “Rich Man, Poor Woman” delivered more than we bargained for and may just have got us gripped. So here’s our list of four things we loved and… Continue reading 4 Things We Loved And 4 Things We Hated About The Premiere Of “Rich Man, Poor Woman”
When You Need A Breath Of Country Air: Reasons To Watch “Little Forest”
Following an enigmatic female lead, “Little Forest” is a quiet, contemplative movie featuring excellent performances and beautiful cinematography. Hye Won (played by the lovely Kim Tae Ri) moves back home to the country after failing a teaching exam and questioning her motivations to stay in Seoul. Hye Won is in her element digging in the… Continue reading When You Need A Breath Of Country Air: Reasons To Watch “Little Forest”
6 Korean Gangster Movies You Need In Your Life
Sashimi knives and bloodied faces are pretty much the status quo in Korean gangster movies. They’re graphically violent, full of bad language and scrupulous behavior, but damn are they cool! Below are just a few recommendations from the plethora of great movies you should totally check out! “Friend” (2001) “Friend” starts out like “Stand By Me”… Continue reading 6 Korean Gangster Movies You Need In Your Life
8 Great K-Dramas To Check Out When You’re Not In The Mood For Romance
Let’s be honest, many of us turn to Korean dramas for the romance; it’s a staple that dominates the themes and narratives of a majority of shows. There are back hugs, piggy backs, Kabedon, and love confessions! What’s not to love? But sometimes you might not be in the mood for romance. Either you’ve had… Continue reading 8 Great K-Dramas To Check Out When You’re Not In The Mood For Romance
In Need Of Noona Romance? Here Are The K-Dramas You Should Watch
“Noona Romances” are chock full of beautiful, confident, and self-possessed leading ladies opposite fun, young, and equally stunning leading men; the relationship dynamics are almost entirely turned on their head from your traditional dramas, which usually have slightly older men and younger women. In “Noona Romances,” the women are often in control and not at… Continue reading In Need Of Noona Romance? Here Are The K-Dramas You Should Watch
4 Things We Loved And 4 Things We Hated About “Mother” Episodes 5-8
“Mother” is really turning the heat up in the latest installment, with intense drama, nail biting plot twists, and seriously frustrating cliff hangers! Below are four things we loved and four things we hated about episodes 5-8! 1. Loved: Young Sin Young Sin (played by the expert Lee Hye Young) is a total diva in… Continue reading 4 Things We Loved And 4 Things We Hated About “Mother” Episodes 5-8
QUIZ: Which “Hwayugi” Female Character Should You Date?
“Hwayugi” is host to a handful of great female characters; beautiful, intelligent, running their own businesses, and giving all the demons a run for their money! Any one of them would be a total catch, but which one is perfect for you? Take the quiz below to find out! If you haven’t seen “Hwayugi” yet, watch… Continue reading QUIZ: Which “Hwayugi” Female Character Should You Date?
The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget
2017 was host to more superb dramas than I think we were prepared for: gripping narratives delivered with expert performances, romance so beautiful we couldn’t look away, and thrillers so intense we couldn’t look! But what would those truly engaging and memorable moments be without their original soundtracks? Below is a superlative list of the… Continue reading The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget