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
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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
The DOs And DON’Ts Of Sageuk Hairstyle For Men
Ah, the mane of glory. There is something irresistible about men with long locks.
Highlights: “Liar Game” Episode 7
This week, “Liar Game” gets political, as the “President Game” gets underway. This was yet another great episode of “Liar Game”. It’s funny, but even though I keep on thinking that this drama will run out of steam, it just keeps getting better and better. It’s the perfect mix of twisty plot and human drama,… Continue reading Highlights: “Liar Game” Episode 7
Man Crush Monday: November’s Mystery Reveal
Thanks for tuning in to the first edition of our new Man Crush Monday event! Titled the Mystery Reveal, it’s a once per month occurrence where the featured crush-worthy man of the week is selected from Soompier nominations. These nominations were found in the comment section from the three previous Man Crush Monday articles featuring… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: November’s Mystery Reveal
Highlights: “Modern Farmer” Episode 8
Episode 8 of “Modern Farmer” begins with the discovery that there are crops that are being stolen during the night. Hwang Man Goo is hit especially hard by the theft—his crop was already three years in the making. He took care of them like they were his children. While on the newly formed night patrol,… Continue reading Highlights: “Modern Farmer” Episode 8
Highlights: “Dad! Where Are We Going?,” Episode 94
Last week, the families of “Dad! Where Are We Going?” continued their trip with their new foreign family friends. Yoon Hoo, his father Yoon Min Soo, Ahn Jung Hwan, and his son Ahn Ri Hwan have settled into their place for the night in Seoul with Shinard and his son Chan. Before going to sleep, they order the two ultimate Korean… Continue reading Highlights: “Dad! Where Are We Going?,” Episode 94
Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty,” Episode 4
The previous episode of “Birth of a Beauty“ provided the comedy relief which would prove to be the calm before the storm. Sa Ra discovers the true cause of Sa Geum Ran’s accident. Her in-laws, and her cheating husband, Kang Joon, are getting away with blood on their hands. Tae Hee finds more connection once he learns his first love,… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty,” Episode 4