It’s a stressful time for us all, because 2020, and I’m still in my burnout recovery phase after the final semester of my masters this past spring. So this...
In 2007, a chaebol heir turned reluctant coffeeshop manager and a poor Taekwondo instructor fell in love, overcoming misunderstandings, lies, class differences and first loves. The show became a sensation that...
Men Are Men starts strong, giving us a heroine who has taken a stand against a conventional life, but faces roadblocks she never imagined on the way to her dreams....
We asked Laica to review our November BeanieBox. Don't miss out on the chance to treat yourself or loved ones to the December snackbox! Make sure to subscribe by December 16...
Ode to My Father (literal Korean title Gukje [International] Market) is a sweeping epic that starts at the Hungnam Evacuation during the Korean War, and spans the life of its...
Director Bong Joon-ho's (Memories of Murder, Okja) darkly funny social satire, Parasite, has been getting the highest of accolades since its premiere earlier this year, and I've been waiting impatiently...
Our rookie historian and her prince are gearing up to face the most important—and dangerous—fight of their lives. In their bid for the soul of the nation, Hae-ryung,...
This week is all about the price of devotion, and what one might have to sacrifice for believing in—or loving—what society says is forbidden to someone like you....
Our rookie historian bravely faces the consequences of the life she has chosen for herself, coming up against her most terrifying foe in the palace so far. The good news...
Coffee with an emotional support animal
by Anisa
It’s a stressful time for us all, because 2020, and I’m still in my burnout recovery phase after the final semester of my masters this past spring. So this...
Tags: BeanieBox, featured2
My Dear Youth: Coffee Prince (Review)
by Anisa
In 2007, a chaebol heir turned reluctant coffeeshop manager and a poor Taekwondo instructor fell in love, overcoming misunderstandings, lies, class differences and first loves. The show became a sensation that...
Tags: Chae Jung-ahn, Coffee Prince, featured2, Gong Yoo, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Jae-wook, Lee Eon, Lee Seon-kyun, Yoon Eun-hye
[Movie Review] #Alive delivers cathartic thrills and real pathos
by Anisa
I’ll say this upfront—I’ve never watched a zombie movie before. I know, I know. But I’m not much of a horror fan, and in general I...
Tags: Alive, Park Shin-hye, Yoo Ah-in
Men Are Men: Episodes 1-2
by Anisa
Men Are Men starts strong, giving us a heroine who has taken a stand against a conventional life, but faces roadblocks she never imagined on the way to her dreams....
Tags: featured2, first episodes, Hwang Jung-eum, Lee Shi-un, Men Are Men, Seo Ji-hoon, Yoon Hyun-min
Laica’s BeanieBox Review: Study Goodies
by Anisa
We asked Laica to review our November BeanieBox. Don't miss out on the chance to treat yourself or loved ones to the December snackbox! Make sure to subscribe by December 16...
Tags: BeanieBox, featured2
[Movie Review] Despite its nationalism, Ode to My Father captures the pain of a generation
by Anisa
Ode to My Father (literal Korean title Gukje [International] Market) is a sweeping epic that starts at the Hungnam Evacuation during the Korean War, and spans the life of its...
Tags: Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yun-jin
[Movie Review] Parasite is a disquietingly brilliant critique of our times
by Anisa
Director Bong Joon-ho's (Memories of Murder, Okja) darkly funny social satire, Parasite, has been getting the highest of accolades since its premiere earlier this year, and I've been waiting impatiently...
Tags: Bong Joon-ho, Choi Woo-shik, Jo Yeo-jung, Lee Seon-kyun, Parasite, Park So-dam, Song Kang-ho
Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung: Episodes 37-40 Open Thread (Final)
by Anisa
Our rookie historian and her prince are gearing up to face the most important—and dangerous—fight of their lives. In their bid for the soul of the nation, Hae-ryung,...
Tags: Cha Eun-woo, Lee Ji-hoon (2), Park Ki-woong, Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung, Shin Se-kyung
Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung: Episodes 29-32 Open Thread
by Anisa
This week is all about the price of devotion, and what one might have to sacrifice for believing in—or loving—what society says is forbidden to someone like you....
Tags: Cha Eun-woo, Lee Ji-hoon (2), Park Ki-woong, Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung, Shin Se-kyung
Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung: Episodes 21-24 Open Thread
by Anisa
Our rookie historian bravely faces the consequences of the life she has chosen for herself, coming up against her most terrifying foe in the palace so far. The good news...
Tags: Cha Eun-woo, Lee Ji-hoon (2), Park Ki-woong, Rookie Historian Gu Hae-ryung, Shin Se-kyung