The Hymn of Death (aka Praise of Death, He Hymn of Death, and Death Song) which is based on the life, love, and death of Kim U-Jin (a Korean poet and playwright) and his sweetheart Yun Sim-Deok (Korea’s first soprano) is one of the most emotionally stirring short dramas I’ve ever seen. The perfect way … Continue reading The Hymn of Death
This historical fiction drama is nothing short of a 10; a really, really big 10 – the first one I’ve given in 2018. I sincerely hope you don’t miss Mr. Sunshine, a Kdrama which is both heart wrenching and uplifting at the same time. Nine year old Choi Yoo-Jin watches as his slave father is … Continue reading Mr. Sunshine
Without a doubt, Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me is my favorite Kdrama so far this year and one of the most deeply romantic shows I’ve ever seen! The story is about a love that spans centuries, facing greed, obsession and hatred head on, and comes off conqueror. Ancient Days Plot Over 200 years ago an … Continue reading Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me
We’re near the end of October and I’ve only given out one perfect score this year (Defendant) – that is, until now. The second 10 of 2017 goes to Splash Splash Love, a wonderful, excellent, entertaining, romantic/fantasy webdrama! Yes, a webdrama (from 2015), the first to get a perfect score from me. Jang Dan-Bi is … Continue reading Splash Splash Love
If you are hoping this drama is a remake of the 2001 film My Sassy Girl, starring Jun Ji-Hyun and Cha Tae-Hyun, only set in ancient times, you’re in for a sorry awakening. I saw the movie they claim the drama is based on and, to me, other than the title, there are no similarities whatsoever. … Continue reading My Sassy Girl
About five minutes before this show ended, I was fighting a lump in my throat while thinking, “What a tragically sweet love story.” Then, the second the ending credits were done, I went right to Google and looked up who this Queen for Seven Days actually was. And do you know what? The real story … Continue reading Queen for Seven Days
Imagine a historical drama all about handsome, aristocratic young men who join together, reluctantly at first, and transform into a group of amazing soldiers and military leaders whose goal is to make a brighter future for the citizens of Silla. That’s Hwarang. The drama isn’t just about how the Hwarang was formed but also includes … Continue reading Hwarang
