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5 K-dramas perfect for introverts
K-DRAMA SPOTLIGHT
K-DRAMA SPOTLIGHT
It’s frustrating when our expectations are not met and it’s tiring to fall into the same trap of expecting too much. So here are the Serendipity’s Embrace (2024) leads who subtly show us how to lower expectations.
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2024, we’re taking a look at the theme “it’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace” through a K-drama lens!
Here’s a list of the best K-dramas for those who identify as quiet, reflective, and thoughtful introverts.
The first half of the year is done, and Korean Dramas have once again tugged at our heartstrings by providing us with diverse heart-fluttering scenes that fulfill our emotional needs.
From reincarnation to going back in time, there's been a fascination with the concept of starting life again in K-drama content.
Want to start watching BLs but have no clue which one is up your alley? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of eight enthralling BLs for every type of viewer to enjoy.
Summer is in full swing! Concerts, parties, and outdoor dates with your friends are a must, but for the times you want to watch a K-drama here are our recommendations.
We take a look at South Korean history to help K-drama enthusiasts understand more about their favourite Japanese colonial era K-dramas.
A handful of Korean actors have become such talented staples on our screens, we’ve forgotten they used to be idols. Whether they’re still releasing music or not, here’s a list of some of our favourite idols-turned-actors.
Korea has the secret formula when it comes to romantic dramas. If you’re ready to feel the love, try these iconic K-dramas.
K-drama trends come and go. One year it’s ghosts, next it’s robots. We take a look at the most unique tropes of all.
Web dramas have risen in popularity, appealing to today’s adoration of short form content. But could the format’s success be the death knell for lengthy Korean dramas?
Exploring the world of K-dramas is daunting with so much choice. Where to start? Here are five K-dramas of different genres to suit all kinds of television fans.
Cold weather and longer nights signal the start of more evenings hunkered down in front of the TV.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo rose up Netflix’s top charts this summer. But questions about whether the drama is perpetuating stereotypes surrounding autism are being raised.
'THE BEST EPISODES OF'
'THE BEST EPISODES OF'
The best episodes of ‘Run BTS’
These pirate kings turn into variety show kings with episodes taking ATEEZ all over South Korea. There’s never a dull moment in WANTEEZ.
To commemorate the work that Stray Kids have put into their SKZ CODE reality show, let's revisit the best episodes so far!
From dastardly plans of taking over a mini-mart, to the most epic Karaoke battle — whether you’re a seasoned ONCE or are new to the fandom, this reality TV show has episodes for everyone.
Since I-LAND, we haven’t been able to get enough of ENHYPEN. Luckily, EN O’CLOCK is always there to satisfy our need for more of this brilliant septet.
FILM REVIEWS
FILM REVIEWS
“What does it mean to be a K-Pop star as a thirty year old?” - This is the question BTS’ leader RM unpacks in his documentary RM: Right People, Wrong Place.
I went to see Jung Kook at the cinema and, though it was sadly not the real man in person, I learnt a lot in ways I had not expected. And, of course, I was reminded that Jungkook is awesome – but that’s a given, isn’t it?
A director and a painter walk into a cafe. And so begins Hong Sang-soo’s semi-autobiographical Right Now, Wrong Then (2015).
In the spring of 1980 in South Korea, martial law was put in place and Chun Doo-hwan took the title of military dictator after a successful coup d’état.
Director Jeon Go-woon’s feature debut Microhabitat (2017) reflects on what it means to live a happy life and the required compromises to do so.
If you had the chance to create your ideal heaven and live in it as an AI after you die, what price would you be willing to pay?
Past Lives invites us to witness a tear jerker of an adolescent romance that persists all the way into adulthood in the hearts of two childhood sweethearts.
We take a deeper look into the cinematic journey of self-discovery and maturity, set against the colourful and energetic backdrop of Seoul.
The latest movie in the Japanese franchise has been dividing fans and critics alike, but praise has been pouring in for NCT’s YUTA.
Director Kim Mi-young’s A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea (절해고도) serves as a reminder that life in Korea isn’t all the glitzy lights of Seoul.
ARMYs all over the world have been simmering with excitement at being able to see the seven members in glorious HD and with the theatrical release of the Yet to Come concert held in Busan during October 2022.
It’s been 10 years since the release of 도둑들 (‘Dodukdeul’ or ‘The Thieves’). We spoke to the film’s director and producer to explore why the movie’s female characters had such a crucial role in cementing its successful legacy.
South Korean director Park Chan-wook made his name with ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’. This year, he tried his hand at a romantic crime thriller with ‘Decision to Leave’. But what is it about? And is it worth the watch?
SERIES REVIEWS
SERIES REVIEWS
“When I get back to Seoul, I’ll busy with meetings and whatnot, I’ll be back to being J-Hope” — BTS superstar J-Hope has delighted fans with his behind-the-scenes documentary, but what is IN THE BOX really about?
Set in post-COVID-19 Korea, Studio Dragon’s thrilling new drama takes our reality and twists it into something all the more monstrous.
Finally, it's the Christmas holidays. You’re drinking hot chocolate or mulled wine and feel cosy next to the warm fire. Now you’re searching for the next K-drama to binge-watch; look no further!