Following the success of Queen of Tears, many anticipated the next romance series to come from tvN. On August 17, 2024, Love Next Door premiered as a strong contender to fill the void left on Saturdays and Sundays. | Netflix Love Next Door stars Jung So Min as Bae Seok Ryu, a young woman who had worked […]
Sexual Content In New K-Dramas Triggers Criticism, Clashing Opinions
According to a recent report by The Korea Times, popular K-Dramas such as Good Partner and My Sweet Mobster are receiving criticism for their portrayal of one-night stands. One-night stand scene from “My Sweet Mobster” | JTBC In Good Partner, two characters spend the night together after drinking, while in My Sweet Mobster, a one-night stand results in an unplanned […]
5 New K-Dramas That Viewers Regret Watching To The Last Episode
If you’re going to spend hours of your life watching a K-Drama, the series had better be worth it, right? On Reddit, viewers were asked to name the K-Dramas that they regretted watching in August until the last episode. Here are 5 of them. 1. Miss Night and Day JTBC‘s Miss Night and Day (also known […]
How Actress Roh Jeong Eui Managed To Shed 15 Pounds In-Between K-Dramas
Actress Roh Jeong Eui has continued to rise in popularity. Her roles in 18 Again and Our Beloved Summer helped transition her from a child actress to a full-fledged star, with her lead roles in Hierarchy and Badland Hunters cementing her status. As time went by, fans realized that she had been losing weight in […]
Botched Translation That Nearly Ruined K-Dramas
While South Korean media has effectively taken over the globe in terms of popularity, much of its success depends on how well the messages in the original language are being communicated to its audiences. For K-Dramas, that means the quality of subtitles plays a major role in connecting with viewers. A botched translation could very […]
10+ New Highly-Anticipated K-Dramas Releasing In May 2024
Need more K-Dramas in your life? Add these new and upcoming series from Netflix, Disney+, and more to your watch list! 1. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon – May 11 Starring Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon, So Ju Yeon, and Shin Joo Hyup, this tvN series follows a teacher who reunites with her former student. […]
“Dumpster Fire” K-Dramas That Viewers Regret Watching In April
While TV shows are entirely subjective based on the viewers’ interests, some overlapping likes and dislikes can be found. When enough dislikes build up, viewers can find themselves feeling like they wasted their time watching the show. Recently, K-Drama fans discussed some of the series they regretted watching during April on the K-DRAMA subreddit, naming […]
5 Actresses “Unbelievably” Miscast Cast In Their K-Dramas
While there are times when it seems like a role was created for an actor or actress, there are also times on the other end of the spectrum. The stars miscast in their roles are seen as such for various reasons and are sometimes enough to ruin the watching experience. Here are five actresses that […]
K-Dramas In Real Life: 5+ Celebrity Couples That Will Make You Believe In Love Again
While Hollywood is known to have many failed relationships, and in recent years, more and more couples, even in the Korean entertainment industry, have broken up, a few will make you believe the love we see in K-Dramas is real. Here are 5+ Korean celebrity couples that are still going strong after many years… 1. […]
“Queen Of Tears” Delights Viewers With Many Cameos And Reunions From Previous Beloved K-Dramas
Anticipated tvN K-Drama Queen of Tears premiered on March 9. “Queen of Tears” cast Queen of Tears tells the story of Queens Group heiress Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) and her husband Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun), who is also the legal director of Queens Department Store. They face challenges in their third […]
K-Drama’s Most Hated Bullies Get Reunited In Drunk Selfies
On-screen, K-Drama bullies have a typecasted image — they are often rich, spoiled brats who scheme devious little plots to make the main character’s life harder whenever they have free time. But how do these bullies (or rather, the real people playing them) hang out in real life? If we take Lim Ji Yeon and […]
8 Highly Anticipated K-Dramas To Watch In March
Check out the details on eight of the most anticipated K-Dramas you’ll want to add to your watchlist in March 2024. 1. Wonderful World — March 1 Kim Nam Joo and ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo star in the revenge drama about a mother seeking justice for the unfair death of her son—after the legal system fails […]
5 K-Dramas Canceled By Netflix After Only One Season
Rather than announcing which shows they’ve canceled, Netflix quietly signals the end of a series by changing its status to a limited series. So here are five recently released K-Dramas that no longer have any hope of getting a second season. 1. Welcome To Samdal-ri The highly criticized romance starring Ji Chang Wook and Shin […]
The 23 Most-Watched K-Dramas On Netflix In 2023
K-Dramas have become quite popular in recent years on the streaming platform Netflix, which has allowed wider audiences to experience the genre. Since it’s so much easier to stream K-Dramas now than in years past, some of the most popular series are getting tons of views that they otherwise might not have had. Recently, it was […]
4 New K-Dramas You Need To Watch In February
Here are the four most anticipated K-Dramas you’ll need to watch in February 2024. 1. Branding in Seongsu — February 2 The month starts with the premiere of the fantasy rom-com Branding in Seongsu. All of Us Are Dead actor Lomon (also known as Park Solomon) returns after two years as a marketing intern who falls […]
“Marry My Husband” Original Webtoon’s “Islamophobic” Storyline Resurfaces Amid K-Drama’s Popularity
Despite its popularity, tvN K-Drama Marry My Husband has been entangled in controversy. A woman who was murdered after witnessing her husband’s affair with her best friend, returns to ten years earlier and begins her second life. — Wikipedia “Marry My Husband” poster. Its lead actress Park Min Young has been the subject of a […]
7 K-Dramas That Viewers Regret Watching To The Last Episode
If you’re going to spend hours of your life watching a K-Drama, the series had better be worth it, right? On Reddit, viewers were asked to name the K-Dramas that they regretted watching until the final credits rolled. Here are 7 of them. 1. Strong Girl Nam Soon This sequel to the wildly successful series Strong […]
A New K-Drama’s Bedroom Scene May Go Down As The Most Painfully Cringy In History
A scene from the new K-Drama Marry My Husband has gone viral for its awkward nature. | tvN Marry My Husband is based on the webtoon of the same name about a sick woman who discovers her husband is cheating on her with her best friend and is killed before waking up ten years in the […]
10 Of The Most Anticipated K-Dramas For January 2024
With the new year right around the corner, check out the ten most anticipated K-Dramas that will be released in January 2024. 1. Marry My Husband — January 1 Marry My Husband is a webtoon adaption about an unhappy wife who discovers she has cancer right before witnessing her husband’s affair with her close friend. […]
The 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2023, According To Over 70,000 Fan Votes
Popular polling website KingChoice recently held a month-long poll for fans to vote for what they think were the best K-Dramas of 2023 out of 30 nominees. With over 70,000 votes tallied, the results are in. Here are the fan-chosen top 10 K-Dramas of 2023! 10. The Worst of Evil The Worst of Evil first aired on September 27, and […]
8 Highly Anticipated K-Dramas Releasing In December 2023
With 2024 on the horizon, here are eight of the most highly anticipated Korean dramas set to be released in December 2023 to keep you warm this winter. 1. Sweet Home 2 — December 1 The webtoon adaptation starring actor Song Kang makes its return with season two, continuing Sweet Home‘s battle between humans and monsters. […]
Girl’s Day’s Yura Exposes The Hate She Received For Her Villain Roles In K-Dramas
Proving her talents as an actress, Girl’s Day‘s Yura hasn’t been afraid to play the villain in the K-Dramas Find Me in Your Memory, Forecasting Love and Weather, and Destined With You. While some fans have been disappointed that she’s played the bad guy so often, others have very different reactions. Yura and Rowoon in “Destined With You.” […]
Why Park Seo Joon Is Actively Declining Roles For Romantic K-Dramas
Park Seo Joon has been acting for over a decade and has showcased many sides of his talent and just how diverse he is in the different roles he has played. Yet, it seems like netizens shouldn’t expect any more classic rom-com roles from the actor after his recent confession. Park Seo Joon | @bn_sj2013/Instagram […]
Must-Watch: Top 6 Apocalyptic K-Dramas Koreans Can’t Stop Recommending
If you’re feeling the itch to watch something that will leave you at the edge of your seat, try apocalyptic K-Dramas! They explore what it would be like to live at the end of the world in a changed society, and it’s filled with thrilling stories that test characters’ survival, resilience, and what it means […]
The Main Difference Between K-Dramas And American TV Shows, According To 2PM’s Taecyeon
For many K-Drama fans, it’s hard to go back and watch Western media, such as American films and television series, primarily due to content differences. Your browser does not support video. “Bridgerton” Your browser does not support video. “Twenty Five Twenty One” | tvN Most American television shows contain explicit or graphic content, including nudity, […]