Episode 1 teasers: Eight Days – The Mystery of Jeongjo’s Assassination

It’s one and the half years since we bade farewell to 2007. Yet many people continue to discover what a gold mine that year was, giving us some of the best Korean dramas ever made.
Among 2007’s quality offerings was a relatively unknown period drama aired on cable TV. Eight Days – The Mystery of [...]

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Episode 1 teasers: Hyena

How many Korean dramas do you know that are named after animals? And a carcass-loving, bone-crushing one at that.
Like most people who watch K-dramas, I feasted (and sometimes choked) on the offerings from the three main Korean TV stations: KBS, SBS and MBC. It never occurred to me that I could sample other cuisines [...]

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Episode 1 teasers: Gyeongsuk, Gyeongsuk’s Father

If Gyeongsuk, Gyeongsuk’s Father (2009) is a forerunner for what we can expect from Korean dramas this year, then 2009 looks like it’s going to be a great year. At least streets better than the dismal pickings of 2008.
Set during the turbulent years of the Korean War, this four-episode drama is a delightful surprise. Extremely [...]

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Episode 1 teasers: Bad Family

If you need a pick-me-upper, look no further than Bad Family (2006).
Centered around a fake family born of tragedy and threats, it’s a delightful combo of hilarious and heartwarming. Laugh-out-loud funny and touching in all the right places, this is a drama you won’t tire of. In short, it rocks!
Since I’ve been nostalgic [...]

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Episode 1 teasers: Soulmate

Since I’m in a celebratory mood on this historic day (look at the date!!), here’s something light from a drama I LOVE. See if you can remember these scenes from Soulmate’s opening episode:
What is Philip Choi doing?

 
 
 
 
 
 
What is Dong-wook telling Yu-jin?

 
 
 
 
 

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