Category: K-Drama

The saying, “With great power comes great responsibility” comes to mind this hour as we learn more about our time travelers and what their plans are. With our hero being….

What if humans could travel back in time, and meet their loved ones or ancestors again? Would this be a good thing, or would it create disastrous ripples in past,….

It’s an island adventure for our tiny house family this week, and while they explore the area, they’re joined by a new friend with a wild laugh. Open-water fishing is….

Our favorite cop finds herself in a dilemma this hour as she learns more about her boss than she wanted to and becomes embroiled in political maneuverings. Everyone has a….

The tables have turned this week, and now it’s our hero’s turn to get a look at the inner life of our heroine. As their similar natures and predicaments bring….

The search for our missing prosecutor ramps up, but clues are still scarce. The list of suspects seems to grow rather than shrink, and there’s no shortage of cases that….

When asked if I’d be interested in reviewing the new ramyun-only Noodle Lover BeanieBox, I jumped at the chance — I mean, what’s not to love? I’ve had a blast….

Graceful Friends finds its conclusion this week, and it’s every bit the grand finale, with meaningful wrap-ups, final battles, and a few gigantic twists. In the spirit of the show,….

With all of our main characters on the stage by the end of Episode 1, we’re ready for a rich second episode that’s all about deepening those first impressions —….

Our snooping prosecutor takes center stage this hour as both the police and prosecution rush to locate him. Time is of the essence, but the frustrating lack of evidence makes….

Our favorite cop may have known the truth about her husband for quite some time now, but his secret is too serious to stay under wraps forever. It’s time to….

Channel A’s newest primetime offering has just premiered, and Lies of Lies is the sort of drama that knows exactly the sort of story it wants to be, and isn’t….

As we’ve come to expect with this drama, the deeper we dive, the more tangled it all gets. Things aren’t looking so hot for some of our more ambiguous players….

The fourth short drama in the SF8 anthology again takes us into the near future, and into the realm of AI. Blink explores a world where AI is being used….

Our cop believes that her husband is safe for the time being, unaware that there’s a price on his head. He enlists the help of an unlikely ally to eliminate….

Behind the glitz and glamour of the entertainment business lies a dark and broken industry filled with the corrupt and misguided. For our aspiring actor, holding onto his moral code….

As our professor becomes increasingly curious about the mysterious card, our hero no longer wants her involved. While investigating a case, he comes across someone he never thought he’d meet,….

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So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote….

High expectations would be an understatement for Record of Youth, and I’m delighted to report that the premiere promises a heartwarming show about the turbulences of youth and the determination….

Our stalwart cop starts to suspect that there’s something very strange going on when he finds a woman who reminds him of someone very special. Oddly (to him), she acts….

So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote….

Our aspiring actor aims for his dream one more time, and even if this decision leads to regrets down the road, he won’t know unless he tries. Though the world….

If you’re anything like me (read: a drama fanatic) you’re probably also guilty of measuring time by dramas. So, when I look back on the summer, it’s half remembered by….

Wallowing in disappointment, our aspiring actor braces himself to pause his dreams and enlist in the army. This decision is met with a mix of relief, desperation, and concern by….

An accident convinces our stoic cop that time travel is real, and gives him a chance to set the past right. Things don’t go exactly as planned, but now he’s….

We focus on our lead prosecutor’s investigation into the suspicious death case our missing prosecutor was so interested in. So many things in this case don’t add up, yet there’s….

With summer break nearing a close, change is in the air for all of our characters. Whether it’s the end of an internship, the end of a long-term relationship, or….

All this time, our loyal cop has never doubted that her husband is the good man she knows him to be. But he’s far from perfect, and he’s still haunted….

Now that our missing prosecutor case has stalled again, the police and prosecution turn their attention back to the ever-present issue of investigative authority. Both sides prepare for the second….

When concepts like time travel and alternate universes are involved, getting answers can often lead to even more questions. Our stolid cop and his professor are getting closer to the….

Feelings are out in the open, but that doesn’t make navigating them any easier. In addition to the complications that come from past relationships, our leads have to cope with….

It’s amazing that our antihero still has his sanity after everything he’s been through. He’s managed to hold onto his humanity for so long, but with every blow, his grip….

Things start moving fast once a witness enters the picture and purports to be able to identify the culprit. Everyone is desperate for a break in the case, but his….

After her husband’s unexpected move, our cop quickly learns how challenging it is to be married to someone who’s no longer emotionless. Desperate to prove that he’s innocent of a….

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As our professor gets closer to figuring out the mechanics behind the Time Card, things become more dangerous for all those involved. An old case is dug up but it….

Life is filled with ups and downs, which our young actor knows too well. While he has a dedicated crew ready to support him in his endeavors, there are still….

Quirky, weird, and maybe even a little bit creepy, Netflix’s latest original drama is here in the shape of The School Nurse Files. Our heroine is more than just the….

If the premiere episode was good, then this second episode is masterful – it’s such a perfect balance of humor and gut-twisting emotion that I’m constantly caught off guard, yet….

With a dangerous man on the loose, our leads are forced to live together for the sake of safety. Cohabitating with his mother’s lookalike gets our hero to become a….

So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote….

Our budding actor dives straight into his acting career and loses himself in the craft. It seems like his career is on the upswing, with his eager manager, supportive friends,….

This remake of the 2009 movie 17 Again starts out incredibly cute and fun, but there’s a thread of seriousness underneath it all. A man whose life has turned out….

With its campy humor and noir-ish tone, Zombie Detective just might be the most out-of-the-box drama that has premiered this year. It tells the story of a man turned zombie,….

With another death comes more evidence that points to a suspect that’s really close to home. As our stoic cop struggles with coming to terms with the information being presented….

I’ll say this upfront—I’ve never watched a zombie movie before. I know, I know. But I’m not much of a horror fan, and in general I lean toward psychological horror….

Our new couple might be sweeter and meltier than an ice cream cone, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some mountains to climb, too. Relationships and careers are complicated,….

If you ever thought the previous episodes were moving too slowly, this one’s for you. It’s an action-packed hour, folks, as everything finally starts coming together, and we get some….

Friends-to-lovers stories never get tiresome. Or do they? JTBC’s latest romance/youth drama More Than Friends tells an age-old tale with some cable channel frankness, but also leans heavily on all….