Lately I’m watching a new kdrama that’s currently airing in Korea, called Dal Ja’s Spring, starring Chae Rim and Lee Minki. At first, I wasn’t planning on watching the show, for a few reasons. I’m not particularly drawn to either lead, and it sounded fun but forgettable. But I heard good things about it, and as its timeslot competitor Goong S (see prior post) hasn’t been as captivating as hoped, I gave it a shot — and I’m very glad I did.

Dal Ja is proving to be very, very winning.

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(Cast of GOONG S: Kang Doo, Heo Yi Jae, Seven, Park Shin Hye)

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Part of my latest set of distractions has been getting sucked into the world of kdramas… They’re so incredibly addicting! Not only are they fun as light-hearted entertainment, but what’s worse (or better?) is that I’ve had marked improvement in my Korean language skills since I started getting sucked in a year ago so I justify the time spent as “study.” (It kind of is, honest.)

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