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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Director Lee Byung Hoon, Heojun and Medical-Inspired Dramas

Lee Byung Hoon has directed several medical themed historical dramas including Heojun, Jewel in the Palace, and Horse Doctor.

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Itaewon Class (JTBC, 2020): refreshing & Unusual

Based on a webtoon, Itaewon Class was in the number one spot of the top ten watched shows on Netflix in March 2020. And it’s addictive. But actually, I STOPPED halfway through the first episode.

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Drama Review: Crash Landing on You (tvN 2019)

Yes, I got drawn into the story and enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads. But I was particularly interested to see how North Korea would be presented in the drama. More about that later.

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Late Joseon Kings and Historical Drama (1649-1910)

This third post covers Korean historical dramas from the 17th century. From Chuno and Horse Doctor to Mr Sunshine.

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Drama Review: Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (MBC/ Netflix 2019)

I’m not into serious romantic dramas these days, but this is the kind of light-hearted comedy where the prince leans

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Korean Drama Review: Painter of the Wind (SBS 2008)

Painter of the Wind (SBS 2008) is the fictional story of the relationship between two of Joseon’s most famous artists:

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Korean Film Review: A Taxi Driver (2017)

If you enjoyed Song Kang Ho’s performance in Parasite, I recommend the film A Taxi Driver.

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Pets in Korea

The top story in the news this week was the death of a businesswoman who died several days after being

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If you play computer games all day are you addicted?

A man accused of being addicted to computer games appeared on the KBS TV show Hello Counsellor (ep 333). His

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Quirky addictions: The silicone gun addict on Hello Counsellor episode 332 KBS2

On this episode of Hello Counsellor (KBS ep 332), the show that allows ordinary folk to talk about their problems,

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안녕하세요? Hello Counsellor episode 331 (KBS)

A middle-aged son who insists on climbing mountains barefoot, a young father addicted to amusement parks, and a schoolgirl addicted to watching

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What is the best Korean TV show for studying Korean?

There are lots of reality TV shows in Korea. But there’s one show that I really like because it’s great

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Who are the top 10 Korean Women in historical drama?

I was thinking about famous women through history who have appeared on our screens. And I came up with this list of the top 10 Korean women in historical drama.

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How did people tell the time in the Joseon period? Shibiji

In the film Forbidden Dream, we can see famous scientist Jang Yeong-sil building a water clock. But to tell the

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Korean drama review: Descendants of The Sun (KBS)

Well, it had to be done. I had to watch Descendants of the Sun which was such a mega

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My Love from the Star (SBS 2014) Review

This is a love story between a top actress Cheon Song-yi (Jun Ji Hyeon) and an alien Do Min-jun (Kim Soon Hyun) who is working as a university professor. What’s weird about that?