#Korean tv series

[27-roses]

Currently thinking about how when the government was trying to figure out what Ri Jeong-hyeok was doing in South Korea, and get some dirt on him; the only cctv footage that they could find was him just existing as a gorgeous guy, grabbing balloons, holding doors open for half the population of Seoul, and saving babies from tragedies

The agent in charge of the PowerPoint was so whipped for Jeong-hyeok, and I can’t begin to even to blame him because oh my heart

Just a bro admiring a bro. I live for the wholesome/funny bits in dramas; they give me so much happiness

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

“Physical 100” is such a crazy concept to me because if you were to make an American equivalent to the show, you could end up with an episode where NBA’s Steph Curry gets into a wrestling match with NFL’s Brock Purdy. Or the YouTuber “Yoga with Adrienne” wrestling with WWE’s Becky Lynch.

[apricotfilms]

My Name (2021) dir. Kim Jin-min

[leedongwook]

Park Jinyoung TV Series appereances:

2012 Dream High 2

2013 When a man falls in love

2015 Dream Knight

2015 This is my love

2016 The legend of the blue sea

2017 School of magic

2019 He is psychometric

2019 Melting me softly

2020 When my love blooms

2021 The devil judge

2021 - 2022 Yumi’s cells

[shadowbrightshine]

My new favorite version of the Cinderella story is Once Upon a Crime. A Korean comedy mystery story. It's absolutely fantastic. It's on Netflix. Go watch it.

I don't want to spoil any of it. It's wonderful.

[kdramahunter]

my lovely liar

Started watching this kdrama upon receiving some tiktoks about it and I'm not entirely sure about it. I think the plot is interesting, but there was definitely room for improvement.

The show gets very predictable and it felt like they dragged it on, I swear I figured out most of it by the first eight episodes. However, there was a shocking plot twist in my opinion!

The male leads acting can be off putting, I just felt that his character lacked something. There was more chemistry between the female lead and second male lead but because of how the story is set you don't really root for them. I do think it's a good enough watch so that's why I recommend it but there was just something missing...

Plot: 80

Acting: 80

Ending: 60

TOTAL: 73/100

recommend? yes

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[solemnlyswear93]

So, my new guilty pleasure to partake in are K-Drama’s. 🙈😅 I’m brand new to them and don’t love ones that are way too cheesy, but if you have recommendations, send them my way!

[such-a-hopelessromantic]

[tvshowpilot]

Here's our list of the best gumiho K-dramas -> https://tvshowpilot.com/fun-posts/best-korean-gumiho-dramas/

[27-roses]

Something I love is when idols get to have cameos of their careers, talents, or other characters in their work. One of my favorite examples is how ‘Heartbeat’ by 2PM, is referenced in dramas which star members of the group. It’s such an iconic song and is such a popular 2nd gen one that everyone knows (or definitely should).

Ok Taecyeon of 2PM as Jang Han-seok/Jang Joon-woo in the drama, ‘Vincenzo’ (2021)

Also in ‘Vincenzo’ we see two other members of 2PM, Nickhyun and Chansung cameo, as well, as two characters in a drama that Joon-woo watches.

In the drama ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?’ (2018), Hwang Chan-sung of 2PM played the character Go Gwi-nam, who gave a hilarious homage to his group and their hit song ‘Heartbeat’ by singing in front of his coworkers in an embarrassing but ever so entertaining scene.

That’s about it! If you know of any more references let me know!

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

I’m watching the Korean version of “Designated Survivor” for the first time. Based on the first episode, it’s…surprisingly better? It follows the story of the original show, but it felt like the Korean team had a better grasp of the story than the Americans. What I mean is:

1) Park Mu-Jin feels more thought out than Tom Kirkman. In this version, you just had a feeling that this guy should NOT be President. Which is not a bad thing, it’s a sign of good character development. Mu-Jin is a good man and extremely intelligent…but he’s clumsy, has severe anxiety, and has no political sense. Don’t get me wrong, Kiefer Sutherland was good, but I never really saw him as the helpless underdog (maybe it’s because I couldn’t see him as anything but Jack Bauer). In the Korean version, you just feel extremely sorry for this guy and that South Korea is screwed under his leadership.

2) The seamless transition to Korean politics. You just get a sense that the Korean team knew how to make their version of the show work. The move from discussing Muslim terrorism to North Korea/the Korean War doesn’t feel forced at all. While not necessarily an improvement on the original, it shows that the writers were thinking hard about how to handle the change in setting and politics.

(Side note: The fear that the Koreas are going to go to war is a LOT scarier than the turmoil in the original show, imo)

3) The slower pace led to better characterization, especially for Park Mu-Jin (see above).

Overall, great first episode.

[rujsuzfeyza]

Ya bu Koreliler nasıl dizi film yapıyor ya izlerken bu kadar içten bu kadar gerçek halini yapabilen çok nadir yapımlar görmüşüm galiba. Onları izledikçe oluyomuş lan diyorum ya da dizi film senaristleri çok iyi. Hele twenty five twenty one a bayılmıştım insanlar yapıyor cidden ya

[mesillusionssousecstasy]

My Demon (Netflix) : 1x03 & 1x04

It was really nice, but I wasn't expecting for Madam Ju to die so soon.

The story is very entertaining and absorbing.

Can't wait for next week.

Some quotes:

"- I get to live eternally in return for granting human wishes. I'd say that calls for a celebration. (Jeong Gu-won) - You're exploiting people's misfortune. (Do Do-Hee) - Is that wrong? You want to do that to me too. (Jeong Gu-won) - Each and every moment of your life is built on the desperation and misfortune of others. (Do Do-Hee) - You wouldn't be able to understand, but humans can feel this thing called guilt. Humans tend to romanticize unnecessary and inefficient emotions as part of being human." (Jeong Gu-won - Episode 3)

"- Why did you come back? You didn't want to be my bodyguard. (Do Do-Hee) - Just because. My life was so peaceful and perfect that it was almost boring. I thought I could use some trouble." (Jeong Gu-won - Episode 3)

"- Why are you wearing sunglasses at night? You think you're famous or something? (Jeong Gu-won) - I am. You made me an instant celebrity." (Do Do-Hee - Episode 4)

"- I thought you had to be asleep to be sincere. (Jeong Gu-won) - It's because it's fake. Fake things are always sweeter. Salvation, love, happiness, and whatnot. Sweet things are bad for you. Do you know what's the worst of all? Happiness. Humans end up unhappy because they try to be happy. That's why I don't try to be happy. (Do Do-Hee) - That you're chill? (Jeong Gu-won) - I'm not chill. In fact, I care so much that I'm practically boiling." (Do Do-Hee - Episode 4)

"- Am I a bodyguard or a private detective? You're asking too much of me." (Jeong Gu-won - Episode 4)