It was the news that left a lot of us shook (and not in a good way): “Weekly Idol” was being revamped, with Jung Hyung Don (Doni) and Defconn (Coni) leaving their roles as the MCs. They had just celebrated their seventh year with the show and were successfully attracting big name guests, so it… Continue reading How We Doin’: First Impressions Of The Revamped “Weekly Idol”
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Fresh Yet Familiar: 6 Reasons Why The Premiere Of “Suits” Was A Solid Start
The Korean remake of “Suits” premiered this past Wednesday night, coincidentally on the same night the U.S. version aired the Season 7 finale (where huge things happened, too!). For those of us who have watched the U.S. version, we know that the series is very slick, stylish, and zippy, with pop-culture-infused banter flying around a… Continue reading Fresh Yet Familiar: 6 Reasons Why The Premiere Of “Suits” Was A Solid Start
“Medical Examiner: Dr. Qin” Has Everything We Want In A Drama, And We Can’t Get Enough
The 2016 Chinese drama “Medical Examiner: Dr. Qin” blew audiences away with its gritty plot lines, striking cinematography, and exceptional main cast. Figuring I couldn’t go wrong with this one after all the positive reviews it received, I began episode one with no idea of the emotional ride I was in for. Not only does… Continue reading “Medical Examiner: Dr. Qin” Has Everything We Want In A Drama, And We Can’t Get Enough
6 Moments That Frustrated Us During Episodes 21-24 Of “Tempted”
As we near the end of “Tempted,” our anticipations and frustrations only seem to grow, in particular with the OTP, Shi Hyun and Tae Hee (Woo Do Hwan and Red Velvet’s Joy). We want them to be happy and we want them together, but there are just some little things that continue to happen that frustrate… Continue reading 6 Moments That Frustrated Us During Episodes 21-24 Of “Tempted”
5 Burning Questions We Had After Episodes 17-20 Of “Tempted”
We are now officially halfway through “Tempted” and the questions we’ve got so far have just continued to get more intense after this past week’s episodes. The already complicated relationships between all the characters have become even more dramatic and confusing. Will there ever be closure? Here are just some of the questions we had after this… Continue reading 5 Burning Questions We Had After Episodes 17-20 Of “Tempted”
A Tech-Savvy Couple: 9 Reasons To Check Out “Only Side By Side With You”
“Only Side By Side With You” is an interesting C-drama that creatively blends romance with technology. The story focuses on Nan Qiao (Bai Bai He), who runs a tech company that designs drones. There’s also Shi Yue (William Chan) and Chang Jian Xiong (Li Xian), two men who were buddies in the Special Forces that had a falling… Continue reading A Tech-Savvy Couple: 9 Reasons To Check Out “Only Side By Side With You”
5 Things We Loved And 2 Things We Hated About “Tempted” Episodes 13-16
This past week’s episodes are full of butterflies as the relationships between two couples move forward. Our hilarious Se Joo (Kim Min Jae) is finally making his moves on Soo Ji (Moon Ga Young) and we’re hoping for nothing but the best between these two. Also, it seems as though Shi Hyun (Woo Do Hwan) is finally… Continue reading 5 Things We Loved And 2 Things We Hated About “Tempted” Episodes 13-16
7 Relatable Moments From “Grand Prince” Episodes 9 And 10 That We All Identified With
The characters of “Grand Prince” may hail from the bygone Joseon Dynasty, but that doesn’t stop them from being super relatable, even amid all the dramatic palace politics and romantic strife. Here are seven times from this week’s episodes when we related hard to these princes and ladies — see which ones you identify with! Warning: very light spoilers for Episodes 9… Continue reading 7 Relatable Moments From “Grand Prince” Episodes 9 And 10 That We All Identified With
Sparks Of Romance And Heroism: What To Expect From “The Flame’s Daughter”
Featuring both a strong and familiar cast, “The Flame’s Daughter” stars Dilraba Dilmurat as the titular character Lie Ruge and Vic Zhou as the immortal Yin Xue who has waited years to reunite with her. The drama opens with Yin Xue (Vic Zhou) returning to his previous sect, the Ethereal Sect, to beg his former teacher to… Continue reading Sparks Of Romance And Heroism: What To Expect From “The Flame’s Daughter”
4 Things We Loved And 2 Things We Hated About Episodes 9-12 Of “Tempted”
For this past week’s episodes of “Tempted,” we were able to see the relationship between Kwon Shi Hyun and Eun Tae Hee become even more complicated and complex. With the lies and deceit on the part of Shi Hyun and his friends, it’s become really hard to see whose feelings are actually genuine. Here’s a… Continue reading 4 Things We Loved And 2 Things We Hated About Episodes 9-12 Of “Tempted”