Can a thug be a decent human being? Can kimchi save a life? Can a cable drama which left me baffled and underwhelmed at first become both crack and comfort food eighteen episodes later? You bet. … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Films of 2011
January 29, 2012 39 Comments
(By supah) What is this madness? It’s almost the eve of February and here I am with another year-end review, right? Nah, let’s just call this a ‘collective film review’. What a great year for Chungmuro! Bravo! It was filled with so many delights. I found myself striking gold subsequently with each flick that I casually picked. Even from those I least expected to deliver. Though to … [Read more...]
2011 Review: The Quickies, Part 1
January 3, 2012 24 Comments
(by leonardwench) Terminal Why am I late with my 2011 reviews? You may be asking yourself this question, and I have the answer: 2011 just ended about 72 hours ago, depending on your locale, and I refuse to compare and contrast dramas that are not complete yet. I also had to take a little bit of time to think things over and ring in the New Year. All of that is now done, and here are … [Read more...]
Serendipity takes a Stab at 2011
December 12, 2011 97 Comments
(by Serendipity) 2011 has made me ponder my relationship with K-drama. Why do I spend so much time watching? Why do I expend so much energy writing about it? I’m in a contemplative mood at the end of 2011. Not because it has been a great year in k-drama for me, but because it’s been the worst year since I started watching in 2008. This is probably due to my taste shifting and my … [Read more...]
2011 – A Year in Review
December 10, 2011 47 Comments
(By momosan) This year has been a wild ride in k-dramaland. From the excesses of Secret Garden fandom to little shows popping up on new cable channels, it’s been interesting to say the least. I made a list and checked it twice, and I was struck by the number of shows that I had watched at least part of and then bleached from my brain. Admittedly a couple of them ended in January, so I … [Read more...]
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