Category: Features

The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6

We’re six episodes into “The Girl Who Sees Smells” now and if you hadn’t already been hooked into the plot and characters yet like me, then this week is the point of no return, because they sure know how to snag someone’s attention! Just like in previous episodes, this week was packed full of development,… Continue reading The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6

“Angry Mom” Episode 10 — Violent Conflict and Heartwarming Courage

In the first few episodes of “Angry Mom,” Go Bok Dong seemed like a fairly straightforward villain, albeit a pitiable one. He was an enforcer for the adults terrorizing Ah Ran (Kim Yoo Jung), and although he was clearly being pressured, he obeyed his orders, even though they led to Yi Kyung’s death. But as… Continue reading “Angry Mom” Episode 10 — Violent Conflict and Heartwarming Courage

5 Reasons to Watch “Running Man”: The Rundown

The Basics Air Date: Every Sunday on SBS at 6:10 p.m. with run time of ~75minutes. Part of SBS’ Sunday variety umbrella program, “Good Sunday.” Premiere Date: July 11, 2010 Current episode: Episode 242 broadcast on April 12, 2015 Format: In the beginning, the show was dubbed a “urban action variety” reality TV show in which… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Watch “Running Man”: The Rundown

K-Drama Trend: Mental and Cognitive Disorders

Once upon a time (actually not too long ago), K-dramas were all about the supernatural stuff. There were aliens (“My Love from the  Stars“), time travel (“Dr. Jin,” “Rooftop Prince“), mermaids (“Surplus Princess“), body switching (“Secret Garden“), and other out-of-this-world plot themes. Recently, though, the trend has shifted to fit the following theme: Real mental… Continue reading K-Drama Trend: Mental and Cognitive Disorders

The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition

The K-pop world is jam-packed with all-singing, all-dancing girl groups. And although attracting attention is not too difficult, retaining it can be a real challenge. But every now and then an act develops a piece of choreography that really stands out and has the power to live on in the memory. In case you missed… Continue reading The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition

It’s Kang Ja vs. the Government in “Angry Mom” Episode 9

“Angry Mom” just keeps getting better and better, doesn’t it? Episode 9 is yet another winner, as Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) finally realizes that every level of the education system is complicit in Yi Kyung’s death. It’s a horrifying discovery, but it’s a great way to kick-start the second half of this drama. Now… Continue reading It’s Kang Ja vs. the Government in “Angry Mom” Episode 9

6 Current Korean Beauty Trends

Korean Beauty is becomingly increasingly hot as the popularity of K-Pop and K-Dramas grows. Singers and actresses are known for their glowy skin and beautiful makeup looks and become spokesmodels for many cosmetic brands. The following are some current K-Beauty trends that are sweeping the nation and the world. Cushion Makeup The first K-Beauty trend that… Continue reading 6 Current Korean Beauty Trends

Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho

The film “Twenty” is very much like twenty year old boys: it’s kicking fun and a little dirty, with plenty of laughter along the way. Writer-director Lee Byeong Hun‘s sophomore feature boasts a star-studded trio of male PYTs from both the K-drama and K-pop world: actors Kim Woo Bin (“The Technicians,” “Heirs“) and Kang Ha Neul (“Misaeng,” “Missing… Continue reading Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho

Accents in K-Dramas: The Good and The Bad

There is no doubt that “hallyu” has been creating waves around the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that Korean dramas have been getting more international – i.e., incorporating more international connections, overseas settings, foreign companies, foreign people, and foreign languages. But, that last one might lead to some problems – namely with accents. I… Continue reading Accents in K-Dramas: The Good and The Bad