I’ve always had doubts about book-to-screen adaptations because I find it difficult to replicate the magic you get from reading a novel. There’s just something about the written format that doesn’t always translate to the big screen. I can’t help but wonder how fans of the books will react: Will the live-action version live up to their… Continue reading First Impressions: The Magical Universe Of “Ice Fantasy”
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First Impressions: “W”
“W” is a new Wednesday-Thursday MBC drama starring Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo, and is one of the many highly anticipated dramas of 2016. There’s a lot of pressure on this drama to deliver since it will be airing at the same time as “Uncontrollably Fond,” and it’ll be fun to watch the two male leads and… Continue reading First Impressions: “W”
First Impressions: “Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim”
“Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim” is a new SBS weekend drama starring Girl’s Day’s Minah, Namgoong Min, Suh Hyo Rim, and On Joo Wan. Many people were in anticipation for this drama since this is both Namgoong Min and Minah’s first time starring on the small screen. There has especially been a lot of pressure on Minah, as… Continue reading First Impressions: “Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim”
First Impressions: “Entertainer”
If you’re looking for a rebound drama to escape your post-“Descendants of the Sun” depression, perhaps you are interested in “Entertainer,” the newest Wednesday-Thursday offering from SBS. The star-studded cast features Ji Sung, who is coming off of a Daesang award for his 2015 drama “Kill Me, Heal Me”; Hyeri from Girl’s Day, bouncing right… Continue reading First Impressions: “Entertainer”
First Impressions: “Goodbye Mr. Black”
We’re off and running with another highly anticipated spring drama, “Goodbye Mr. Black”! Before I launch into my thoughts for the first two episodes, I should mention that I came into this drama with a fairly clean slate. I caught up with the teasers and pre-release information before watching, but I’m completely unfamiliar with the… Continue reading First Impressions: “Goodbye Mr. Black”
First Impressions: “Descendants of the Sun”
It’s finally here; the long-awaited and much-hyped drama “Descendants of the Sun” is off and running! SO MANY FEELINGS, SOMEBODY HOLD ME (preferably Song Joong Ki): I won’t lie. The biggest reason I started paying attention to “Descendants of the Sun” was because I heard that Onew was in it. What can I say? I’m all… Continue reading First Impressions: “Descendants of the Sun”
“Remember” — Join the Blood Chilling Search for Truth
“Remember,” the most recent melodramatic thriller from SBS, starts off on an interesting foot — with a heart wrenching dream sequence, the grim present, and then a long, wild toss into the past. Still a high schooler in the flashback, Seo Jin Woo (Yoo Seung Ho) is tenderhearted and innocent, but not naive thanks to his… Continue reading “Remember” — Join the Blood Chilling Search for Truth
Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho
The film “Twenty” is very much like twenty year old boys: it’s kicking fun and a little dirty, with plenty of laughter along the way. Writer-director Lee Byeong Hun‘s sophomore feature boasts a star-studded trio of male PYTs from both the K-drama and K-pop world: actors Kim Woo Bin (“The Technicians,” “Heirs“) and Kang Ha Neul (“Misaeng,” “Missing… Continue reading Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho
Film Review: “Miss Granny” Becomes “20 Once Again”
“Miss Granny” is back except this time she is Chinese! This film did extremely well in South Korea, selling about 8.65 million tickets, so of course other people are going to want to jump on that success as well. And seriously, what is not to like about this movie? There is reverse aging, music, and… Continue reading Film Review: “Miss Granny” Becomes “20 Once Again”
The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”
Seeing as today is Thursday and the perfect time for a quick throw-back article, we’ve invited phoenixbasilisk of Picadrama to write about a great drama from the not-so-distant past – “It’s Okay, That’s Love” and the many pieces that make this drama both unique and unforgettable! Like a jigsaw puzzle, life is something you need… Continue reading The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”