We all wish more of our real-life-friends were K-drama fans; imagine having the same conversations and obsessive rants we have with online friends at work or at the dinner table. But for some, the language barrier and cultural differences are off-putting and they may need a little extra convincing. Cue the ultimate list of bait… Continue reading 6 K-Dramas To Hook Your Not-Yet-Obsessed Friends
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PD Of New Drama “Tunnel” Asked About Alleged Similarities To “Signal”
On March 22, OCN’s new original drama “Tunnel” held a press conference at Amoris Hall in Seoul. During the conference, producing director (PD) Shin Yong Hwi addressed reports that “Tunnel” was very similar to tvN’s 2016 drama “Signal”. “Personally, I haven’t closely watched ‘Signal,’” Shin Yong Hwi said. “I’ve never thought deeply about the differences between the… Continue reading PD Of New Drama “Tunnel” Asked About Alleged Similarities To “Signal”
“Descendants Of The Sun” Receives Grand Prize At Broadcasting Awards For Excellence In Production
KBS’s “Descendants of the Sun” received the Grand Prize at the Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards 2017. This award show was held on March 20, and around 300 people attended the event, including governmental workers and broadcast industry representatives. A total of 338 works were evaluated for this award show, and the Grand Prize went… Continue reading “Descendants Of The Sun” Receives Grand Prize At Broadcasting Awards For Excellence In Production
Why “Signal” Is One Of 2016’s Best K-Dramas, And So Worth The Watch
Starring Kim Hye Soo, Jo Jin Woong, and Lee Je Hoon, “Signal” is a crime thriller where the past and present collide through a mysterious walkie-talkie. Based on real unsolved murder mysteries, three detectives from 1989 and 2015 transcend time in their quest for truth and justice. Combining the power of foresight and hindsight, they crack… Continue reading Why “Signal” Is One Of 2016’s Best K-Dramas, And So Worth The Watch
15 Must-Watch K-Dramas From 2016
The dramas of 2016 were the heartbeat of international Hallyu fans. Viki fed viewers with life sustaining dramas, talented actors, addicting storylines, and a thirst for more. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 15 dramas from 2016. Moonlight Drawn by Clouds Park Bo Gum took the lead in not one, but two,… Continue reading 15 Must-Watch K-Dramas From 2016
QUIZ: Can You Identify These 2016 K-Dramas With A Single Screenshot?
The year is slowly coming to an end and as we look forward to all the amazing dramas 2017 will bring, let’s reminisce the amazing dramas of 2016. Ready to put your K-drama obsession to the test? Take this quiz to find out just how well you know the 2016 Drama of the Year nominees from a… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Identify These 2016 K-Dramas With A Single Screenshot?
3 Dramas That Really, Really Deserve A Second Season (And Have Flirted With The Possibility)
Every year, dozens of dramas are aired, some to great fanfare and some to quietly slip under the radar. But among these, there are some that develop a great fanbase to the point that even when it ends, viewers demand a second season. It might be that the drama has left some loose ends and open questions,… Continue reading 3 Dramas That Really, Really Deserve A Second Season (And Have Flirted With The Possibility)
The Top 15 K-Drama Actors Of 2016
One thing Korea will never be short of is good-looking and talented actors. The year 2016 proved to be yet another year where many talented actors showed that they have what it takes to be considered stars. Here are the nominees for Actor of the Year in the 12th Annual Soompi Awards: 1. Lee Min Ho… Continue reading The Top 15 K-Drama Actors Of 2016
Writer Kim Eun Hee Discusses Season 2 Of “Signal” And Its Cast
Writer Kim Eun Hee proved herself to be a master of the crime-thriller genre after her tvN series “Signal” made it big in early 2016. Beginning with “Sign” in 2011, she went on to write “Phantom,” “3 Days,” and “Signal,” breaking the perception that an intellectually stimulating drama cannot be a hit among the general public.… Continue reading Writer Kim Eun Hee Discusses Season 2 Of “Signal” And Its Cast
Top 6 K-Drama Trends Of 2016
2016 was another year filled with many amazing Korean dramas! Although each drama was unique in its own right, there were also a lot of common threads that tied many of them together. Read on to see what trends dominated the K-drama industry this year! Trend 1: Doctors, doctors everywhere No one will have trouble… Continue reading Top 6 K-Drama Trends Of 2016