Webtoons, Drama Adaptations, and Disappointment

Warning: Spoilers ahead! I love the webtoon “Cheese in the Trap” by Soonkki. I even began attempting to translate the webtoon for myself despite my lack of proficiency in Korean when I reached the end of the English translations on Naver. Then the drama was announced and I was thrilled when tvN said Soonkki would be helping… Continue reading Webtoons, Drama Adaptations, and Disappointment

Ship It: Park Shin Hye Edition

Park Shin Hye‘s path to stardom started young in a music video, grew through several hit dramas, and has hit its peak with each of her recent works becoming a huge hit. Watching her grow into the actress she is now – both talent-wise and beauty-wise – has been such a treat as a fan.… Continue reading Ship It: Park Shin Hye Edition

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

14 Great Drama OSTs

A good OST can make or break a drama. Great OSTs can make the emotion onscreen even more intense, and they also serve as a way to keep experiencing a drama even when you’re not watching it. These are some of my favorite drama OSTs. Please share your favorites in the comments!

Have You Met Kim Seul Gi?

Stand back, ladies and gents, this star’s making some moves. Let me introduce you to Kim Seul Gi. You may have seen her as a gloriously sleep deprived editor on “The Flower Boy Next Door,” a jilted lover on “The Discovery Of Romance,” or a fantastically dry-humored vlogger on “Surplus Princess.” All great supporting roles for the burgeoning comedic actress, as she played strong… Continue reading Have You Met Kim Seul Gi?

The 10 K-Drama Second Leads That Stole Our Hearts in 2013

It’s one of the most painful things that can happen when watching a K-drama: falling for the second male lead. Doomed from the start, our love for that frequently more patient, quiet, and nicer guy than the lead only causes heartache and bitter complaints; why doesn’t she choose this guy instead?! At the end, many… Continue reading The 10 K-Drama Second Leads That Stole Our Hearts in 2013

[Review] Set Me Up, Cyrano Dating Agency!

Wouldn’t it be great if the Cyrano Dating Agency was a real thing? One grumpy and eccentric leader, a hopeless romantic, and two pretty boys work together to guarantee that your love will be one-sided no more. Are there actual dating agencies like this or have I not just looked hard enough? Sure there are… Continue reading [Review] Set Me Up, Cyrano Dating Agency!

Outside Seoul’s 15 Favorite Reasons to Watch K-drama

Part 2 of our 15th birthday series: Outside Seoul is a gem that I stumbled on thanks to Google. Amanda, aka Llamaesque, has an impressive number of K-Dramas under her belt, despite being a fairly recent convert to the genre, and brings a new and refreshing look at this wonderful world. -soomp ==== Fifteen years is… Continue reading Outside Seoul’s 15 Favorite Reasons to Watch K-drama

[Outside Seoul] K-Drama Kisses: A Field Guide

Korean dramas have turned me into a connoisseur of kisses. Before my obsession began, I had probably seen tens of thousands of kisses on television and in movies. But those were mostly casual, American-style kisses, ones that fit into the plot but didn’t mean much of anything in the relationship being presented. They were usually… Continue reading [Outside Seoul] K-Drama Kisses: A Field Guide

Park Shin Hye to Go On Asian Tour to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Since Debut

Park Shin Hye will be the first Korean actress to embark on an Asian tour project. A representative from Park Shin Hye’s agency SALT Entertainment commented, “To celebrate her 10 year anniversary since debut, Park Shin Hye will go on Asian tour with the title, ‘2013 Park Shin Hye Asia Tour: Kiss of Angel.’ The… Continue reading Park Shin Hye to Go On Asian Tour to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Since Debut

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