Tag: kdrama
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Marry My Husband and Main Character Syndrome
As Marry My Husband jumped the shark last week it provides us a good opportunity to talk about Main Character Syndrome and how the Korean drama’s real problem isn’t cheap Makjang twists and how it has killed the show dead.
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Korean Sci-fi: Connect
As part of the Korean science fiction series, I review a show that’s not quite science fiction – and not quite Korean either.
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Comfort Food 2: My year(s) in kdrama
My mother died nine years ago. And five years ago. And last month. And today. And probably tomorrow. And this fun piece is about my relationship with Kdrama.
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2023 in Kdrama: The Dragon Poll Results
It’s time to reveal the results of the 2023 Dragon Poll. Who is the best the worst and the overrated? Let’s see…
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My Year in Kdrama 2023 – The Soufflé Year
So many dramas this year seemed to have the right ingredients in the proper ratio, well prepared and baking away nicely. Only for them to collapse as soon as they hit the bench – or even while they’re still in the oven. Yes it’s the Year of the Soufflé.
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The Dragon Poll 2023: The Good, The Bad and The Love it Anyway
How was your 2023? It’s time to vote in the end of year poll!
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In Defence of Marriage Not Dating
I attempt to explain why Marriage Not Dating is my favourite romcom in this defence of the show.
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The Dragon Poll 2023: The End of Year Poll
It’s the end of another drama year and time to reflect on what we loved and loathed in 2023. It’s the Dragon Poll.
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Twinkling Watermelon Review: Long Live Life!
Why did I love this year’s time-slip nostalgia drama, Twinkling Watermelon so much? I have no idea. In fact, I don’t have anything particularly profound to say about Twinkling Watermelon. It was just an enjoyable and emotionally-satisfying drama and so far my favourite for this year.
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Focus on: Baek Mi-kyung
Want to know whether you should watch Strong Girl Nam-soon? I focus in on writer Baek Mi-kyung; her history and idiosyncracies in a new series showcasing Korean drama writers.