These new dramas caught my eye. 1. Parasyte: The Grey Three things you should know about this kdrama: One, adapted from a Japanese manga. I get the sense that Korean screenwriters/directors have a different worldview from their Japanese counterparts when it comes to good vs evil. In many Korean post-apocalyptic dramas, the objective is for […]
What Are We Watching in March 2024? ADDENDUM
I was such in a hurry to release March’s WAWW because of “Queen of Tears” that I overlooked two more interesting shows this month. 1. The Midnight Studio This is like “Hotel del Luna.” Instead of a hotel however, the ghosts gather at a photo studio. Here’s the synopsis from soompi. Seo Ki Joo is […]
What Are We Watching in March 2024?
Listen! Do you hear that sound? That’s the “giant sucking sound” of kdrama viewers being swept into this juggernaut of a drama, “Queen of Tears.” “Queen of Tears” This seems to be a reverse-Cinderella story. The female lead is royalty while the male lead is the Cinderella-man. Their marital life isn’t the happily-ever-after ending they […]
What Are We Watching in February 2024?
I don’t mind if new kdramas are thin on the ground this month. We had plenty of good ones last month. I’m still trying to catch up with you all on “Marry My Husband.” I’m four episodes behind. All your comments on how satisfying the last episode is makes me watch to skip everything and […]
What Are We Watching in January 2024?
It should not be a secret that I’ve long admired — and envied — those with a literature background. Being unromantic, I’m not naturally wired to see harmony and synthesis in the world so I struggle to evoke them with words. Here’s a poem “The Year” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox which encapsulates how I feel […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in December 2023?
Gosh! Where did November go? I just blinked and December clocked in. I can only take a look at one new drama this month since my schedule is loaded with holiday and year-end festivities, and dramas I’m currently following. Monday and Tuesday: “The Matchmakers” (16 episodes) ends on Dec 25 Wednesday and Thursday: “A Good […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in November 2023?
November will be a daunting month for those with an extreme fear of missing out, better known as FOMO. I counted no less than five dramas with engaging storylines to premiere this month. I’ll have to be very picky about which dramas to add to my pile since I still have “Strong Woman Namsoon,” “A […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in October 2023?
Woe is me! Throughout this month, I must resist the temptation of hoarding up – and snacking — on Halloween fun-sized chocolate bars. And as if that isn’t bad enough, I must also resist succumbing to this month’s supply of eye-candy courtesy of kdramaland. 1. Strong Girl Namsoon A spinoff of that hit drama “Strong […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in September 2023?
I’m watching “My Lovely Liar” till it ends third week of September. I’m still getting my bellyaches from the comedy of “Behind Your Touch.” (Yes, I’m behind writing my notes but there’s nothing I can do.) I just started “Destined With You” and I might hang around for a while. And I’m still reviewing “Hidden […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in August 2023?
Boooo. I recently learned that the premiere of Kim Soo Hyun’s drama, “Queen of Tears,” which was slated for July 31, has been pushed back to 2024. Booo. Kim Soo Hyun was last seen in “Psycho But It’s Okay” (2020) so I was eagerly anticipating this new collaboration with Kim JiWon (“My Liberation Notes”). Their […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in July 2023?
For now, I’m watching the sunsets and sunrises since I’m at a beach. My Asian 2023 trip continues but when my hubby and I return to the good ole US, I’ll be watching these dramas. 1. Uncanny Counter 2 Cast: Kim SeJeong (“A Business Proposal”), Jo Byung Kyoo (“Sky Castle”), Yoo Jun Sang (“Alchemy of […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in June 2023?
Hey! Where did May go? I’ll be traveling in June and part of July so my posts will be sporadic. Have a great summer, y’all! Here’s what on my travel list. 1. King The Land Starring Lee JunHo (we all know who he is) and YoonAh (“Big Mouth” and “The King in Love”) Dear Lee […]
What Are We Watching in May 2023?
I don’t mind that only a couple of new kdramas are on my radar this month because I still have “Dr Romantic 3,” the cdrama “Till the End of the Moon,” and “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper.” “Stealer” with Joo Won is fun though it seems to be a low-key, low-testosterone, low-budget version of “Healer.” I […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in April 2023?
I don’t know if this is good news or bad news, but I’ll be back Stateside in a couple of weeks and my next round of travel won’t be till June. This means if I start a drama this month, I’ll be around to finish it before it’s time for me to pack my bags […]