4 Times In Episodes 7-8 Of “Our Blooming Youth” Where Jeon So Nee Shines

After last week’s emotional cliffhanger, “Our Blooming Youth” returns with roiling emotions, the faintest hint of jealousy, and a supernatural reckoning. Crown Prince Lee Hwan (Park Hyung Sik) makes a dangerous decision that leaves him without a crucial ally in the palace, while Min Jae Yi (Jeon So Nee) struggles to find a place of her… Continue reading 4 Times In Episodes 7-8 Of “Our Blooming Youth” Where Jeon So Nee Shines

4 Meditations On Trust In Episodes 5-6 Of “Our Blooming Youth”

Mystery abounds in this week’s episodes of “Our Blooming Youth” as friendships fray and relationships start to bud in unexpected and disastrous ways. At the heart of this week’s happenings is the hunt for the next potential victim in the rash of murders that have been plaguing the capital. Min Jae Yi (Jeon So Nee)… Continue reading 4 Meditations On Trust In Episodes 5-6 Of “Our Blooming Youth”

5 Emotionally Fraught Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Our Blooming Youth” That Set Up The Romance

“Our Blooming Youth” picks up steam this week as our Crown Prince and the woman he has reluctantly begun to trust grow further embroiled in a scheme that could upend the nation. This show’s pacing has been incredible thus far. Information is doled out at a measured pace that allows us to get a better… Continue reading 5 Emotionally Fraught Moments In Episodes 3-4 Of “Our Blooming Youth” That Set Up The Romance

Ghosts, Curses, And Poison: “Our Blooming Youth” Is A Mix of Menace And Mystery

Beleaguered princes seem to be the name of the game in sageuks these days. We’ve gone from a prince emotionally haunted by the memories of his lost love in “The Forbidden Marriage” to a prince who believes he’s been cursed by a ghost in “Our Blooming Youth.” But that’s the only similarity between the two shows.… Continue reading Ghosts, Curses, And Poison: “Our Blooming Youth” Is A Mix of Menace And Mystery

6 Up-And-Coming Actors Whose Stars Are Rising In 2023

With the slew of new platforms on which to watch dramas and more dramas being produced now than ever, there are a ton of capable young actors getting their chance to shine. There are several actors who have been steadily building their resume over the past few years and are ready to fully explode on… Continue reading 6 Up-And-Coming Actors Whose Stars Are Rising In 2023

4 Sageuks With Romance And A Dash Of Danger Like “The Forbidden Marriage”

It’s hard to believe that “The Forbidden Marriage” has come to an end! The show was a splash of sunshine during these winter weekends, and the main trio’s chemistry was on point throughout. But fear not, here is a roundup of the best youth sageuks, past and present, that are chemistry-laden, relatively angst-free, and guaranteed… Continue reading 4 Sageuks With Romance And A Dash Of Danger Like “The Forbidden Marriage”

5 Times Episodes 11-12 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” Had Us Beaming

And just like that “The Forbidden Marriage” has come to an end! This was a show that knew where it was going from the start and took just the right amount of time getting there. It was hilarious, sweet, poignant, and just plain fun—the perfect weekend watch. The actors had incredibly chemistry and clearly had… Continue reading 5 Times Episodes 11-12 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” Had Us Beaming

6 Moments In Episodes 9-10 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” That Changed Everything

Somehow, we’re already at the penultimate week of “The Forbidden Marriage.” Time flies when you’re having fun! The great thing about this being a 12-episode drama is that the pacing hasn’t slowed one bit. It continues to hurtle on: as necessary revelations finally come to light, the marriage ban gets closer to being torn down,… Continue reading 6 Moments In Episodes 9-10 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” That Changed Everything

5 Times Episodes 7-8 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” Took Us By Surprise

After two weeks, “The Forbidden Marriage” and its fun crew are finally back! We pick up right where we left off with So Rang (Park Ju Hyun) having been kidnapped by Jo Sung Gyun’s (Yang Dong Geun’s) nefarious lackeys and her besotted king and faithful bodyguard prepared to find her at all cost. But this… Continue reading 5 Times Episodes 7-8 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” Took Us By Surprise

4 Pivotal Moments In Episodes 5-6 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” That Had Us Rooting For Park Ju Hyun And Kim Young Dae

It’s hard to believe we’re already midway through “The Forbidden Marriage.” The show shows no sign of letting up its frenetic pace as our love triangle gets better fleshed out, with often surprising results. So Rang (Park Ju Hyun) continues to delight as the cheeky yet rationale former noblewoman who is starting to have more… Continue reading 4 Pivotal Moments In Episodes 5-6 Of “The Forbidden Marriage” That Had Us Rooting For Park Ju Hyun And Kim Young Dae