The Joseon dynasty was the last dynasty of Korea which lasted for about five centuries. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 until it was replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The dynasty started after the fall of 500-year-old Goryeo dynasty. Yi was a Goryeo soldier who slowly rose through the […]
Are you looking for some motivation to work? While some Korean dramas offer an escape from reality by telling stories of how a rich, handsome man comes and sweeps the girl of her feet, others give viewers a glimpse of reality in which the female leads work hard on their own. These damsels in distress […]
Your usual crime drama would be more thrilling if it has a dose of fantasy in it. So here are ten South Korean fantasy-crime dramas you need to watch: 1. Signal (2016) Kicking off this list is a Korean fantasy crime drama which is inspired by real-life criminal cases in South Korea. Signal is a […]
Here are just 10 of our favourite South Korean action-thriller movies: 1.The Chaser (2008) Inspired by a real-life serial killer, this Korean action-thriller is a must on our list. Yoo Young-chul is a South Korean serial killer, sex offender and self-confessed cannibal. He admitted to having killed 20 people, mostly prostitutes and wealthy old men. […]
A coming-of-age story is a genre of film and literature which focuses on the growth of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. In Chinese dramas, a typical coming-of-age story starts when the characters are in their secondary school, then during university, and ends when they become working adults. While in real-life it is rare to […]
One commonly seen theme in South Korean dramas is second chance romance. It is when a divorced couple gives their relationship a second chance and finding themselves falling in love all over again. While in reality, most divorced couples do not rekindle their relationship. These South Korean dramas offers hope in second chance romance. Here […]
Do you know that committing adultery was a crime up until a few years ago in South Korea? This law was overturned in 2015 by South Korea’s Constitutional Court. The court ruled that one’s sex life was private and it was the right of an individual ‘to pursue happiness’. Before that, anyone who cheated on […]
If you are interested in Chinese detective dramas, here are KajoMag’s suggestions: 1.Love Me if You Dare (2015) Impressive acting, diverse character and intriguing storyline; these are just some of the phrases to describe Love Me if You Dare (2015). The lead of the drama is Bo Jinyan or Simon (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal […]
While an office romance can lead to a lifetime commitment, some cases can result in uncomfortable situations for themselves as well as their coworkers. In the fantasy world of Korean dramas, an office romance is a recurring theme for the main fictional couple. Additionally, the romance usually occurs between a male boss and his employee. […]
Famously known as Hong sisters, Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran are two South Korean screenwriters who had several popular romantic comedies under their belts. Before the sisters started to write TV drama scripts, they were writing for variety shows. Their first drama was Sassy Girl Choon-Hyang (2005). Since then, they have made their names in […]
