Gabdong, the Memories of Murder a mystery crime drama that’s based on a real case, the infamous Hwaseong serial killings that claimed ten women’s lives in the 1980s (and served as the basis for the movie Memories of Murder). While the case was never solved (its statute of limitations has run out), the drama posits […]
It’s Ok, This is Love
It’s Ok, This is Love is based in a mental clinic, this drama portrays the life and love of modern day people. Love can sprout from the most unexpected places and in the most crowded minds. Drama: It’s Ok, This is Love (English/literal title) Revised romanization: Gwaenchanha, Sarangiya Hangul: 괜찮아, 사랑이야 Director: Kim Kyu-Tae Writer: […]
The Pirates
The Pirates: On the eve of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, a whale swallows the Emperor’s Seal of State being brought to Joseon by envoys from China. With a big reward on whoever brings back the royal seal, mountain bandits led by Jang Sa-jung go out to sea to hunt down the whale. But […]
Hot Young Bloods
Hot Young Bloods is a comedy romance movie about the last generation of youths and their passionate romance based in Hongseong, Chungcheong Namdo in the 1980s. Movie: Hot Young Bloods Revised romanization: Pikkeulneun Chungchoon Hangul: 피끓는 청춘 Director: Lee Yeon-Woo Writer: Lee Yeon-Woo, Lee Man-Hee Producer: Kim Jin-Sub Cinematographer: Lee Jung-In, Kim Dong-Chun Release Date: […]
The Legendary Witch
This drama is about four female inmates in Room 10 of the Chungjoo Women’s Prison who are charged with murder, fraud, stock manipulation, and attempted murder. These Four women are Moon Soo In (Han Ji Hye), Shim Bok Nyuh (Go Doo Shim), Son Poong Geum (Oh Hyun Kyung) and Seo Mi Oh (Ha Yeon Soo). […]
In Need of Romance 3
In Need of Romance 3 is about a 33-year-old woman who doesn’t believe in love, a 20’s man who dreams of pure love and a 30’s man who is that woman’s boss at work. Drama: In Need of Romance 3 (English title) / I Need Romance 3 (literal title) Revised romanization: Romaenseuga Pilyohae 3 Hangul: […]
Endless Love
Endless Love is a drama about Korean politics and financials situation in the 1970-1990s through the life of a woman. After a traumatic past of witnessed her mother’s death, Seo In Ae (Hwang Jung Eum) grows up as ambitious woman with sharp mind who knows how to grab people’s hearts, while still holding hope to […]
My Secret Hotel
My Secret Hotel is a romantic mystery drama that will depict a murder and a romance story taking place in a luxury hotel. Drama: The Secret Hotel (English title) / My Secret Hotel (Korean title) Revised romanization: Mai Sikeurit Hotel Hangul: 마이 시크릿 호텔 Director: Hong Jong-Chan Writer: Kim Ye-Ri (ep.1-4), Kim Do-Hyun (ep.5-16) Network: […]
A Witch’s Love
A Witch’s Love is about two people who each have scars from past relationships, and the way their romance with each other heals those wounds. Drama: A Witch’s Love (English title) / Witch’s Romance (literal title) Revised romanization: Manyeoui Yeonae Hangul: 마녀의 연애 Director: Lee Jung-Hyo Writer: Lee Sun-Jung, Ban Ki-Ri Network: tvN Episodes: 16 […]
The King’s Face
The King’s Face follows the life of Prince Gwanghae. Even though he is the child of a concubine, he becomes the crown prince. For the next 16 years, until he becomes the King, Prince Gwanghae suffers through dethronement and death threats. Using physiognomy as a weapon, he is able to become the King. Drama: The […]
