Yearbook Awards: The Best of “King of High School”

“King of High School“ was a charming glass of cola, with our capable hero living the life of a high school student by day, and an impressive retail executive – also, by day. From the first episode, the drama captured remarkably genuine moments, skipping along to the resounding heartbeat of its characters. There were definitely too… Continue reading Yearbook Awards: The Best of “King of High School”

Pikachu Invades Seoul

Pikachu has come to Seoul! There was a parade of Pikachu today at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) located in Seoul to celebrate the first Korean win (by Park Se Joon) at the world Pokemon championship. In addition to watch this cute line up of Pikachus, visitors will be play in card game competitions, take… Continue reading Pikachu Invades Seoul

Noona Says: The DILFs of “Dad! Where Are We Going?”

As in, “Dad I’d Like to (be)Friend,” of course. I know, that one is bad, but I couldn’t think of another appropriate “F” verb. Maybe I should change it to DILHF (“Dad I’d Like to High Five”). Let’s go on with everyone knowing that I don’t mean that term literally, but as a name for… Continue reading Noona Says: The DILFs of “Dad! Where Are We Going?”

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 1

The long-awaited Korean drama of the winter season has arrived! Not only is it Lee Jong Suk’s return to the small screen after playing genius surgeon in Doctor Stranger (although I much preferred “I Can Hear Your Voice“), but it’s also that of Park Shin Hye after the highly popular “The Heirs.” Side Note: Interestingly enough, it… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 1

Best of “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 5 and 6

“Pride and Prejudice” Case #5 – The dead woman in the toilet Just kidding, it isn’t that kind of story. Anyway, you know what I love about this drama? The fact that they don’t string us along with a mystery that one or both of our main characters already know. In this case, we find… Continue reading Best of “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 5 and 6

Highlights: “Liar Game” Episode 8

Episode eight of “Liar Game” starts out with standard reality show material, as the opposing political groups desperately compete for votes. But halfway through, it turns into a one-on-one battle between Ha Woo Jin and Kang Do Young, and the result is both exhilarating and scary. The rivalry between these two men is just beginning,… Continue reading Highlights: “Liar Game” Episode 8

Recap: “Old Goodbye,” MBC’s Drama Festival Special

I was one of the many who immediately jumped on the “Old Goodbye” bandwagon when news first broke out that it was due to air this November. Not only was the time travel, fantasy plot interesting, but this drama special is, quite possibly, the only chance we’d ever get to see a true “Fated to… Continue reading Recap: “Old Goodbye,” MBC’s Drama Festival Special