Category: K-DRAMA REVIEWS

March 24, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “Big Bet Season 2” Confronts the Reality of the Justice System and Future of Casinos

Giving a brutal end to the casino legend, Big Bet Season 2 peeks at how the gambling world evolves. Like flowers, legends have their highs, but they, too, will wither and come to an end. Facing trials while immersing himself in the world of illegalities, a casino legend crumbles and...

March 18, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “The Glory Part 2” Fiercely Fleshes Out A Cathartic Image Of Retribution

With characters who show little to no remorse, The Glory Part 2 serves satisfying closures for both victims and perpetrators. Completing the last phase of revenge, a glorious end awaits those who used to suffer at the hands of their perpetrators. On the receiving end, those who deny guilt until...

March 17, 2023

K-DRAMA REVIEWS

K-Drama Review: “Can We Get Married” Commits To The Core Message of Nurturing Love When You Want Your Romantic Relationship To Work

Can We Get Married traverses a pragmatic story of loving someone, breaking up and becoming brave to love again. From the director of My Lovely Samsoon and Que Sera Sera, it felt like a getting-married-staying-married-leaving-marriage instructional video for men and women entertaining the idea of committing their lives to someone....

March 11, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “Island” Parts 1 and 2 Intertwine Folklore And Lessons On Human Flaws Into A Thrilling Fantasy-Action Series

Tying the loose ends of its riveting story, Island gratifies with its clever narrative flow and engaging characters. Moreover, Island convincingly slates its presence to the small number of worth-watching fantasy-action series in K-Dramaland. Main Leads: Kim Nam Gil | Lee Da Hee | Cha Eun Woo | Sung Joon...

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K-Drama Review: “Dr. Romantic” Heals With Well-Depicted Characters That Left Life-Affirming Lessons

Dr. Romantic left a lingering imprint with its thought-provoking insights that career people can ruminate on. Headlined by renowned veteran actor Han Suk Kyu, the polished storytelling and remarkable portrayals earned applause from drama patrons, consequently nabbing awards in SBS year-end drama awards in 2016. Main Leads: Han Suk Kyu...

March 6, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “Crash Course In Romance” Ruminates On Nurturing Family Relationship and How Love Gifts Personal Healing

Endearingly lining up a few perceptive lessons in one heap, Crash Course In Romance traversed a balanced drama that celebrates the connections we chose to keep. From its simple story powered by vibrantly sketched characters, the series touches on relevant issues that inspire viewers to evaluate the efforts we give...

March 5, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “Brain Works” Entertains With Its Unique And Light Take On A Crime Drama

Brimming with valuable lessons and exciting cases, Brain Works presents a refreshing tale of mystery and murder. The drama follows the Neuroscientific Investigations Team as they learn unpleasant realities about how different brains work as they seek to solve cases involving brain disorders. Main Cast:  Jung Yong Hwa | Chae...

March 2, 2023

K-DRAMA REVIEWS

K-Drama Review: “Agency” Displays Sacrifices Behind A Big Advertisement Industry

Asserting the advantages of being on top of the game, Agency highlights a roller coaster ride of reality that ties to success.  Agency, a workplace drama directed by Lee Chang-Min and written by Song Soo-Han depicts the story of Go Ah-in (Lee Bo Young)’s career path as she climbs to...

February 16, 2023

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K-Drama Review: “Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist 2” Highlights the Importance of Reaching Out to Someone

Concluding with a touching ending, Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2 proves that the root cause of an illness stems from the heart. Narrating different stories from people from different walks of life, the series shows that life can also be beautiful the second time around. Main Leads: Kim Min Jae | Kim Hyang...

February 11, 2023

K-DRAMA REVIEWS

K-Drama Review: “The Interest of Love” Presents Realistic But Uneventful Office Romance

The Interest Of Love is a quintessential romance melodrama with repetitive scenarios of whether the featured couple will or will not be together. Designed in the mold of typical office romances with background differences, social status issues, relationship complications, and a game of timing in one’s destiny; The Interest of...