While browsing through my Viki.com queue, I came across The Crowned Clown and, not having watched a serious historical drama in quite a long time (I think My Sassy Girl, just shy of two years ago, was the last serious full-length ancient history drama I had seen), decided to give it a try and ended … Continue reading The Crowned Clown
Anyone remember Herbie the Love Bug? In case you’re not familiar with him, Herbie is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle that has a mind of his own and is the star of several American movies. Well, My Only Love Song has Herbie beat because their old Volkswagen Van, Boong Boong, is a gateway for time travel. … Continue reading My Only Love Song
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
