When “Producer” first premiered, it presented itself as something unusual: a drama/variety hybrid. Set in a fictionalized version of the KBS variety department, it followed the lives of two veteran producers (played by Cha Tae Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin) and one new hire (Kim Soo Hyun) through the eyes of a documentary crew. “Producer”… Continue reading Opinion: Is “Producer” Better as a Workplace Mockumentary or as a Romcom?
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The Best and Worst of K-Drama Dads
With Father’s Day upon us, it’s a good time to fix our attention on the fathers (good, bad, and really bad!) who populate our favorite dramas! Make sure to let us know who your favorite good and bad drama dads are in the comments! First up: the good dads…
The Perfect K-Dramas for a Summer Marathon
Summer: it’s the season for rest, relaxation, and marathoning dramas! Something about the long, warm, summer nights just inspires me to barrel through as many dramas as I can. In that spirit, here are some great dramas to marathon, broken up by genre. At some point in my life, I decided that each of these… Continue reading The Perfect K-Dramas for a Summer Marathon
The Best and The Worst of K-Drama Moms
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to take a minute to celebrate the great mothers of K-Dramas… and to call out some of the more questionable ones! Make sure to let us know who your most and least favorite K-Drama moms are in the comments below!
“Angry Mom” Episode 16–Is True Justice Possible?
In the first episode of “Angry Mom,” Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) came face-to-face with a legal system that didn’t care about how much her daughter Ah Ran (Kim Yoo Jung) was suffering. In the finale of “Angry Mom,” that legal system finally turns its gaze on the adults who made Ah Ran’s life so… Continue reading “Angry Mom” Episode 16–Is True Justice Possible?
It’s Every Bad Guy for Himself in “Angry Mom” Episode 15
For the majority of “Angry Mom,” Jo Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) has been fighting against a system that barely takes notice of her, in a society that doesn’t want to listen to her. But in the aftermath of last week’s tragedy, Kang Ja suddenly has countless supporters. She is no longer the only angry… Continue reading It’s Every Bad Guy for Himself in “Angry Mom” Episode 15
Death and Destruction on “Angry Mom” Episode 14
Wow. “Angry Mom” has always been remarkable for how dark it’s willing to be, but episode 14 raises the bar yet again. Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) spends most of the episode firm in her resolve to run away, convinced that she can only protect the people she cares about by leaving Korea. But after… Continue reading Death and Destruction on “Angry Mom” Episode 14
“Angry Mom” Episode 13–Kang Ja Lost a Battle, but She’s Still Fighting
One of the many things I love about “Angry Mom” is that I never know where it’s going. After episode 12, in which Kang Ja’s cover was blown, I didn’t even bother trying to guess what would happen next, because I knew I would be wrong. So what I love so much about episode 13… Continue reading “Angry Mom” Episode 13–Kang Ja Lost a Battle, but She’s Still Fighting
New Alliances and Betrayals in “Angry Mom” Episode 12
At this point in “Angry Mom”, Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) knows almost all there is to know about the bad guys’ misdeeds. The only problem is how to make that information public. In a world where all the normal lines of communication are controlled by corrupt politicians and businessmen, this means that Kang Ja… Continue reading New Alliances and Betrayals in “Angry Mom” Episode 12
Investigations and Tears in “Angry Mom” Episode 11
A lot of people know Kang Ja’s (Kim Hee Sun) secret, which means that if she’s going to accomplish her goals, she needs to start working fast. Luckily, she has an amazing, hard-working team to support her. The powers they’re up against are certainly scary, and victory is far from guaranteed, but one thing’s for… Continue reading Investigations and Tears in “Angry Mom” Episode 11