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Drama Reactions & Reviews
From youth romances to mid-life melos: K-drama and storytelling perspectives
by missvictrix
Drama Casting & News
Dimples and smiles with Shin Mina, Kim Sun-ho in new promos for Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
by tccolb
You Are My Spring: Episodes 7-8 Open Thread
by missvictrix
We get a deeper look into the hearts of our characters this week — especially our leads, who find themselves drawn to each other and struggling to articulate their relationship. But...
Tags: Kim Dong-wook, Nam Gyuri, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoon Park, You Are My Spring
From youth romances to mid-life melos: K-drama and storytelling perspectives
by missvictrix
Nevertheless Is age just a number? We often talk about age in K-dramas as it relates to romantic relationships, but what if we take a step back and look at...
Tags: A Couple's World, Cheese in the Trap, Dear My Friends, Extracurricular, Graceful Friends, Mine, Nevertheless, On the Verge of Insanity, On the Way to the Airport, Racket Boys, School 2017, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju, When My Love Blooms
Nevertheless: Episode 6 Open Thread
by missvictrix
As our hero and heroine spend some time apart, it leads to a lot of introspection. A change of scenery, time spent around others, and a good dose of maternal...
Tags: Han So-hee, Nevertheless, Song Kang
Kingdom: Ashin of the North (Special episode review)
by missvictrix
To tide us over until the arrival of Season 3 of Kingdom, Netflix offers Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a short prequel that sits somewhere in between special episode and feature-length...
Tags: featured2, first episodes, Jeon Ji-hyun, Kingdom, Kingdom: Ashin of the North, Park Byung-eun
You Are My Spring: Episodes 5-6 Open Thread
by missvictrix
As life settles back to normal, our leads find they've gotten used to each other's company, and begin to seek each other out. Though unanswered questions remain around the mysterious...
Tags: Kim Dong-wook, Nam Gyuri, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoon Park, You Are My Spring
Premiere Watch: Kingdom: Ashin of the North
by missvictrix
Time slot: Friday Broadcaster: Netflix Genre: Sageuk, thriller, zombie Episode count: 1 (more…)
Tags: Kingdom: Ashin of the North, Premiere Watch
Nevertheless: Episode 5 Open Thread
by missvictrix
As our heroine tries to extricate herself from her complicated relationship, she takes a step back, and it turns out to be the best thing for her. But their breakup...
Tags: Han So-hee, Nevertheless, Song Kang
My Roommate Is a Gumiho: Episodes 15-16 Open Thread (Final)
by missvictrix
In the final week of our drama, we follow our hero as he attempts to complete his journey from nine-tailed fox to full-fledged oppa. Though he has a faithful young...
Tags: Bae In-hyuk, Hyeri, Jang Ki-yong, Kang Hanna, Kim Do-wan, My Roommate Is a Gumiho
You Are My Spring: Episodes 3-4 Open Thread
by missvictrix
In the aftermath of a disturbing and tragic event, our heroine tries to get back her equanimity. With the help of her kind-hearted psychiatrist neighbor, friends, and family, she slowly...
Tags: Kim Dong-wook, Nam Gyuri, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoon Park, You Are My Spring
Nevertheless: Episode 4 Open Thread
by missvictrix
The more our heroine lets in her dangerous suitor, the more she falls for him. As they settle into their unconventional relationship, our heroine is torn between their secret nights...
Tags: Han So-hee, Nevertheless, Song Kang