Now this is what I’m talking about! *fist pump* I had begun to regard “Hyde Jekyll, Me” as a highlights reel of a drama. That is, if you compiled the drama’s best moments, it would be a pretty fantastic reel–beautiful and handsome actors, softly lit in all sorts of romantic scenarios, those probing gazes and innocence touches–and it would look… Continue reading 5 Things I Loved about “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 7 & 8
Category: Recap
Final Call: “Healer”
When a beloved drama ends, the hope is always that the final episode will live up to and even elevate the material that came before. Pulling off a good ending is always difficult, but it’s also important—after all, this is the last impression the viewers will ever have, the final taste of the story. In other… Continue reading Final Call: “Healer”
Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Eps 7 and 8 – When Lives are on the Line
“That is the reason swords are necessary in this world. That is the reason why a nation needs a King who will create bloodshed.” Synopsis Wang So (Jang Hyuk) and Shin Yool (Oh Yeon Soo) successfully sneaks into the palace library. While she’s mesmerized by all the supply of books, he’s completely mesmerized by her,… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Eps 7 and 8 – When Lives are on the Line
Introducing “Hogu’s Love”
This is Kang Ho Gu. Ho Gu (Choi Woo Shik) is 24 years old and works as an assistant for his friends, Kim Tae Hee (Choi Jae Hwan) and Shin Chung Jae (Lee Si Un). He also helps out at his father’s comic book store. He’s romantic, sensitive, and thoughtful… but he’s never had a… Continue reading Introducing “Hogu’s Love”
Halftime Report: The Personalities of “Kill Me, Heal Me”
“Kill Me, Heal Me” is already halfway through! A lot has happened so far, but there is still so much we have left to discover. Up until now, we have met five of Cha Do Hyun’s seven personalities. Though we have gotten little hints as to who Na Na is, we have yet to learn… Continue reading Halftime Report: The Personalities of “Kill Me, Heal Me”
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – February Week 2
Another week has gone by, and again, there was plenty of action, tearjerkers, and sidesplitters in K-dramaland, but which ones stood out from the others?
Video: AS4U Goes to the Guys With 100% and TEEN TOP’s Niel
This week on KBS’s “A Song For You” there was a noticeable lack of women – after having all the power last week, MC Amber was unfortunately absent. Kangin and Sungjae were joined by more men – group 100% and TEEN TOP‘s Niel who is prepping for his solo debut. Kangin was, of course, a little bummed by the lack of… Continue reading Video: AS4U Goes to the Guys With 100% and TEEN TOP’s Niel
5 Things I Loved about “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 5 & 6
I’m bringing the “5 Things I Loved” back. Honestly, when I envisioned writing the commentaries for “Hyde Jekyll, Me” way back in December, I didn’t want to restrict them to just five things, and imagined getting my hands dirty in some gripping storylines and layered characterizations, in pulling apart episode after episode and being blown… Continue reading 5 Things I Loved about “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 5 & 6
Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 5 and 6 – And the Plot Thickens
“Have you ever sworn something on your heart? Have you had a purpose to help the world? If not, then you should lay your sword down.” Synopsis Wang So (Jang Hyuk), alone in the storage room at Chunghae Trading Company, searches for the ledgers he needs, but ends up accidentally knocking over multiple chests and… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 5 and 6 – And the Plot Thickens
Halftime Report: “Heart to Heart”
Of the currently airing dramas that I’m watching, “Heart to Heart” just might be my favorite—and nobody’s more surprised by that than I am! The first two episodes established interesting characters and an intriguing premise, but “Heart to Heart” has blossomed into a beautiful exploration of love, relationships, and human interaction. Every episode delivers so… Continue reading Halftime Report: “Heart to Heart”