Nothing seems to be more popular these days than remaking a drama! I love watching and comparing all the different versions – each country always has its own special take on the story. But! We all know that not all dramas are made equal. Let’s admit it, deep in our hearts we usually prefer one of the remakes, be… Continue reading VOTE: Which Drama Remake Reigns Supreme?
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12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
Goodbye, 2015. Hello, 2016! With a brand new year comes plenty of new resolutions, exciting opportunities, and… wonderfully addictive K-dramas! Which actors and actresses will get paired up together this year is anybody’s guess, but the endless possibilities are absolutely thrilling. Along with new couples who will send our hearts fluttering are those unforgettable couples we… Continue reading 12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
As if there isn’t enough on our K-drama plate, the girls of Couch Kimchi still manage to squeeze in some time for J-dramas and TW-dramas! In this roundtable, we’ll be discussing the differences between the three and our appreciation for the unique elements of each one. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 How long have you been watching dramas?… Continue reading K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
For The Love Of K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
In our past roundtables, we’ve talked about several aspects of K-dramas, and now, we’d like to start the year waxing nostalgic and discussing what attracts us to K-dramas and why we’re sticking for the ride. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 How did you get into K-dramas? Page 2 What attracted you to K-dramas? The first drama you marathoned?… Continue reading For The Love Of K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Liar Game’s” Jamie
To be honest, I didn’t plan on revealing Jamie from “Liar Game” as our Woman Crush Wednesday so early in the game (no pun intended!), but after all the planning and consideration that went into selecting our first Man Crush Monday of 2015, which turned out to be Jang Tae San from “Two Weeks,” I… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Liar Game’s” Jamie
Best K-Dramas of 2014
2014 was an awesome year in K-dramaland. Gone were dramas depending on trends or copying each other. Anyone remember the oversaturation of time travel dramas in 2012? K-drama fans were rewarded this year with plenty of unique dramas with diverse plots. Let’s revisit some of the most interesting dramas we watched in 2014. The Soompi staff… Continue reading Best K-Dramas of 2014
Best in Show: K-dramas of 2014
Amazingly enough, we only have a a few days left in 2014 which means we’ve had almost a full year of K-dramas to lift our spirits, move our hearts, make us laugh, inspire fear in us, as well as admiration, and generally entertain us. Some dramas came with hype and buzz of big-name actors and actresses, others… Continue reading Best in Show: K-dramas of 2014
Man Crush Monday: “Liar Game’s” Ha Woo Jin
If you know me, forum stalk me, or had simply stayed up-to-date on my highlight articles for “Liar Game” back when it was airing, then this week’s Man Crush Monday should come as no surprise. For the past couple of months, I’ve been gushing practically nonstop about Ha Woo Jin and “Liar Game” and it’s… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Liar Game’s” Ha Woo Jin
Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
What is a “Candy girl” and why do we love them? Join us as we discuss this K-drama standard, and let us know your favorites (or most hated) “Candy characters.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What’s a Candy girl? Page 2 A Candy girl’s purpose in a K-drama You know you’re watching a K-drama with Candy girl when there… Continue reading Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – December Week 1
Welcome to a fresh week of top 10 picks! As usual, K-dramaland had no shortage of scenes that made us chortle, tear up, and fist pump, and we wish we had extra hours in a day to commit ourselves to repeating our favorite moments. Without further delay, check out our list!