These days, there are so many Korean dramas that are inspired by manhwa and webtoon. Even though the number is not as huge as K-dramas based on webtoons, there is still a handful of television series which have gained their inspiration from Korean novels. So here are eight K-dramas based on South Korean novels to […]
The genre that has been gaining momentum in Korean television industry in recent years is none other than scientific fiction or sci-fi. With bigger budgets as well as huge support from giant companies such as Netflix, advanced computer-generated imagery is no longer only be found in Hollywood. These Korean sci-fi television series proved that everything […]
When it is done right, product placements or PPL in South Korean dramas don’t hurt the storyline. However when it is not, PPLs can annoy and make viewers lose interest in the drama. This type of marketing move is like salt in a dish for any Korean drama. If you put too much salt in […]
By Geryl Ogilvy Super Junior’s latest album “The Renaissance”, released in March after several delays, could not have come at a better time as the K-pop legend celebrates its 15th anniversary. The 10th full-length album also marked the first that all active members have returned to the group fondly known as SJ or SuJu, especially […]
Do you know that the first piece of television drama ever produced in Britain was screened by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1930? The drama was an adaptation of the play The Man with the Flower in His Mouth by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. Due to the primitive camera technology, only one figure could […]
Today, the world of YouTube is no longer just a place for non-celebrities to be in front of the camera. Even famous celebrities such as popular Korean actresses are opening up their YouTube channels to connect with their fans. The advantage of having their own video platform is that they can have creative power on […]
Today, the journalism industry is tainted by the wild spread of fake news and the oppression against the media. Plus, the digital age of information has not been entirely favourable towards journalism. On the good side, news and information are easier and faster to dispense to the wider crowd. At the same time, plagiarism and […]
Just because international traveling is impossible right now, doesn’t mean you cannot plan for the Covid-19 free future. If you have been binging on Korean dramas during this pandemic, you might notice a commonly seen filming location is either the library or the bookstore. Instead of a place for reading and to buy books, these […]
Now that we’re entering the final stretch with our favourite gang of misfits and suave consigliere in Vincenzo on Netflix, it’s time to start planning your K-drama viewing schedule for May! From stories about the seemingly perfect lives of the uber-wealthy, to touching lessons learned through trauma cleaners, you’ll be enamored. Take a look at […]
Feel like indulging in some teen dramas? Here are 15 South Korean high school dramas to watch: 1.School 2013 (2012) We cannot talk about Korean high school dramas without putting KBS’s School anthology series on the list. So far, seven School drama series have premiered since 1999. The series has been noted for launching the […]
