“Remember,” the most recent melodramatic thriller from SBS, starts off on an interesting foot — with a heart wrenching dream sequence, the grim present, and then a long, wild toss into the past. Still a high schooler in the flashback, Seo Jin Woo (Yoo Seung Ho) is tenderhearted and innocent, but not naive thanks to his… Continue reading “Remember” — Join the Blood Chilling Search for Truth
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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
Film Review: “Miss Granny” Becomes “20 Once Again”
“Miss Granny” is back except this time she is Chinese! This film did extremely well in South Korea, selling about 8.65 million tickets, so of course other people are going to want to jump on that success as well. And seriously, what is not to like about this movie? There is reverse aging, music, and… Continue reading Film Review: “Miss Granny” Becomes “20 Once Again”
The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”
Seeing as today is Thursday and the perfect time for a quick throw-back article, we’ve invited phoenixbasilisk of Picadrama to write about a great drama from the not-so-distant past – “It’s Okay, That’s Love” and the many pieces that make this drama both unique and unforgettable! Like a jigsaw puzzle, life is something you need… Continue reading The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”
“Secret Door” – First Impressions
“Secret Door” is one of the few dramas I was anticipating after “The Joseon Gunman.” I couldn’t wait to watch this series because finally, SBS has stepped up to do a live representation of one of the biggest mysteries of the Joseon era. Korean history still can’t provide a clear explanation behind the execution of Crown Prince… Continue reading “Secret Door” – First Impressions
“My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions
Disclaimer: The following review is an opinion written solely by the writer, lovelymorning, and does not in any way reflect the opinions of the rest of the Soompi team. lovelymorning is a Korean drama addict that lives and breathes for dramas of all genres. When she’s not engrossed in one drama or another (or when… Continue reading “My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions
“My Spring Day” – First Impressions
“My Spring Day” premiered on MBC last week and I was very surprised by its setting. Initially, I found the couple’s pairing a bit odd due to the considerable age gap. However, thinking about it, a rookie actress could find more experience if she plays and learns alongside an experienced actor. The story uses an interesting… Continue reading “My Spring Day” – First Impressions
“It’s Okay, It’s Love” Premiere – First Impressions
This drama is a crazy warm mix of surprisingly refreshing themes, immersing itself in mental illnesses, adult romance and complicated relationships. It touches on the border of taboo discussions present in Korean culture and has an emphasis on psychiatry which explores the brain’s various states and the enormous capabilities of the human mind. The concept… Continue reading “It’s Okay, It’s Love” Premiere – First Impressions
[First Impressions] “Cunning Single Lady” Is a Fun Love Story of Divorced Ex-Lovers
The new MBC drama Cunning Single Lady is a fun and modern drama about love and revenge. The drama portrays the relationship between divorced lovers when they meet again after three years of no contact. The ex-husband Jung Woo (Joo Sang-Wook) is now a top business man and multimillionaire, and the ex-wife Na Ae Ra (Lee… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Cunning Single Lady” Is a Fun Love Story of Divorced Ex-Lovers
[First Impressions] “Age of Feeling” is an Intricate and Action Packed Drama
KBS2’s “Age of Feeling” is an intricate and action packed drama with plenty of fight scenes. The drama is about the various gangs that rule and operate the smuggling underworld of China. In the first two episodes, we are introduced to a slew of gangsters and criminals that play a role in the smuggling operations… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Age of Feeling” is an Intricate and Action Packed Drama