“The Legendary Witch” is a tale of four women who meet in prison. Shim Bok Nyeo (Go Doo Shim) is the leader and mistress of their cell, serving for life due to familicide by arson. She is a prison veteran of 30 years. Seo Mi O (Ha Yeon Soo) is a previous CF model and… Continue reading First Impressions: “The Legendary Witch” Episodes 1 and 2
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Recap: “We Got Married” – The Ice Man, the Cheese Ball, and the Husband
The Soompi “We Got Married” recaps are back! It’s been many months since the last recap, but let’s jump right in. We have three couples: Actor Hong Jong Hyun and Girl’s Day‘s Yura, actors Song Jae Rim and Kim So Eun, actor Nam Goong Min and Trot singer Hong Jin Young. To get a better understanding… Continue reading Recap: “We Got Married” – The Ice Man, the Cheese Ball, and the Husband
Highlights: “The Three Musketeers” Episode 11
This week’s episode was very emotionally confusing—it went back and forth between comedy and tragedy so many times, I almost felt dizzy. But ultimately, I think that I liked the mixture of emotions: the highs of the funny scenes made the murder and mayhem that much more painful. Here, without further ado, are my top… Continue reading Highlights: “The Three Musketeers” Episode 11
Man Crush Monday: “My Love From the Stars'” Do Min Joon
For our very first edition of Man Crush Monday last week, we had Lee Gun from “Fated to Love You.” Adored for his quirky eccentricity and warm personality, Lee Gun surely won the hearts of many. This week; however, our crush-worthy man is more of an introvert, one who enjoys his peaceful, quiet, albeit lonely,… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “My Love From the Stars’” Do Min Joon
Top Ten K-drama Moments of the Week – October Week 4
Every drama we’ve tuned into in the last week delivered something memorable for the romantics in us, the roaring female warriors in us, and the guileless child in us, but while picking has been hard, we have whittled the choices down to these …
Highlights: “Modern Farmer,” Episode 3
Episode 3 of “Modern Farmer” gets off to a dramatic start! After the villagers discover that Mr. Flower isn’t the real Mr. Flower, Lee Min Ki blames Kang Yoon Hee for running over the deer with a tractor. He rationalizes that if he blames her then he won’t get kicked out, and he can keep farming. That lie… Continue reading Highlights: “Modern Farmer,” Episode 3
Leessang’s Gary Touches Fans with His Sincerity and Warmth at Singapore Showcase
Leessang‘s Gary held his first solo showcase in Singapore, “Gary Showcase Featuring Jung-In in Singapore 2014,” at the Kallang Theatre on October 24. Gary opened the show with “Zotto Mola” and “Shower Later,” followed by “You’re the Answer to a Guy Like Me,” a song that “Running Man” fans are certainly familiar with. The next Q&A session was filled… Continue reading Leessang’s Gary Touches Fans with His Sincerity and Warmth at Singapore Showcase
5 Things I Loved About “Misaeng” Episodes 3 and 4
I mentioned in the October Dramas post that “Misaeng“ was the show I was most looking forward to, and I’m happy to report that it is everything I wanted, hoped, and wished for, and then some. If last week’s episodes were dedicated to introducing our characters and setting up our conflict, this week we dug our heels into… Continue reading 5 Things I Loved About “Misaeng” Episodes 3 and 4
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 4
Ailee’s “Don’t Touch Me” remains at No. 1 for the second week in a row. This song was highly ranked in all of our chart sources and won on Show Champion last week. It held off Roy Kim’s new song “Home.” Meanwhile, Kim Dong Ryul’s “How I Am” moves up one spot to No. 3.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 4
The Next Big Thing: 5 Directors/Writers You Ought to Know
In this last installment of “The Next Big Thing,” we turn our attention to those behind the camera, behind the words that come from our rookie actors and rising actresses. Although a drama’s leads are a huge draw for audiences, often what makes or breaks a drama lies with the strength of the production and… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: 5 Directors/Writers You Ought to Know