Wednesday 26 October 2016

6 Times Seo In-guk was Captivating

I've loved Seo In-guk from the first glimpse I caught of him in I Remember You. I've watching the majority of the drama he's starred in since, and I have to say I'm seriously impressed. The boy practically came out of nowhere, and he's been churning out unforgettable performances ever since - here are a few to entertain yourself with. 

NOTE: This list is not written in order of which I liked the most, it is written in order of release date.

Tuesday 25 October 2016

My Boss, My Hero VS No Dropping Out

I mentioned these two before on my Top School Drama post a long time ago. The two dramas bare so many similarities, and yet the undeniable differences in tone and content make it hard to compare them. But who wouldn't like a drama about an adult going back to school?

Sunday 23 October 2016

Summer Nude

Summer Nude was such a feel-good, pleasant surprise. With the title, I could have expected any number of things, but in reality it was a story of youth and moving on and finding happiness. It's safe to say I was impressed.

Saturday 22 October 2016

High School King of Savvy

High School King of Savvy is just as wonderfully outrageous and funny as it sounds. A sweet romantic-comedy dressed up in secret-identity clothing, this show was fresh and cute and hit all the right spots for me.

Atashinchi no Danshi

Atashinchi no Danshi, or My Boys, is just evidence of why Japanese drama makes a nice alternative from Korean drama. When you don't want to make a commitment to watching something long, or you just want something a little ridiculous, Atashinchi no Danshi is perfect and sells a bizarre premise in a Hana Kimi esque fashion. It's very easy to believe that the same team behind Hana Kimi created this.

Sungkyunkwan Scandal VS Moonlight Drawn by Clouds

Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Moonlight Drawn by Clouds are similar in many ways. They're both sageuks (a Korean term meaning a historical costume drama), set in Joseon, and feature a female lead who cross dresses as a boy. Both were incredibly popular and set high standards for the future, but which one did I prefer? Which was best?

Sunday 16 October 2016

Bride in Sneakers: Drama Special

Every so often, I watch a drama special. This is a drama which is usually only one episode long, and usually four episodes at the most. Most of them deal with controversial topics or unique storylines, and I don't always love the ones I watch. Bride in Sneakers was an exception. Jesus, this drama was cute. So, since it's not a long-term commitment I wouldn't normally have time for, I've decided to recap the special and then gave a few thoughts.

Saturday 8 October 2016

6 Times Gong Hyo-jin was Lovable

I adore Gong Hyo-jin. She isn't the cutest or the youngest actress, but she's definitely one of the best. I love how almost every project she chooses turns out fantastic, and she has a knack of choosing the best heroines to play.

Missing You

Missing You was definitely not a great drama, nor an award-winning drama. Anyone can guess that it isn't all smiles and sunshine. Rather, it's a bleak and bitter melodrama. But it's one I always come back to, for a few reasons, and whilst this drama is not cute, happy or fun, there are a few things it left behind that I love and can't forget.

Saturday 1 October 2016

Another Oh Hae-young

Another Oh Hae-young aired last year and became a ratings hit for tvN, it even surpassed Signal at one point (which I still can't believe, since Signal was a bloody masterpiece). With a breezy new premise and a stellar cast, it could have become the romantic-comedy of the year. Could have. 

NOTE: Spoilers, spoilers, everywhere. Feel free to read, but please, beware.