Just hit me in the feels and call me emo, kids. iKON is BACK and my world is rejoicing! Add to that some emotional entries from SEVENTEEN and Agust-D, and it’s been a productive couple of weeks in kpopland! Come see what songs have me reaching for the tissues, and which ones have me dancing along in solidarity.
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The power of Lee Je Hoon is undeniable, especially when it comes to the appeal of his Taxi Driver character, Kim Do Gi. Paired with the Rainbow Taxi found family headed by CEO Jang (played by a very capable Kim Eui Sung), Taxi Driver 2 took the Korean ratings system by storm, earning a 21% viewership by its finale and becoming the most-watched drama of 2023 so far. Come see if I agree with those ratings, and if this compelling drama should be on your radar.
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May is a rich month for dramas! From mysterious time-travel adventures to post-apocalyptic deliverymen to childhood friends gone sideways to our favorite fox in the shape of Lee Dong Wook, there are a lot of good shows headed our way. Come see what you’ll be adding to your May watchlist very, very soon.
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner here in the US, it seems like the perfect time to explore the power dynamics of the four moms in the dynamic xianxia Starry Love. Come see if the Heavenly Empress, the Beast Queen, the Empress of the Void, and Consort Xue had any affect on the story and what it all means!
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N.Flying has been on my radar for a long time – I found them when Lee Hong Gi promoted them years ago, and fell in love with Yoo Hwe Sung’s vocal power and Seung Hyub’s emotional range. Between the intense instrumental work and the knock-you-off-your-seat vocals, they’re a great band. It makes sense that they would end up on so many OSTs! Come see how N.Flying’s contributions have made these OSTs a compelling listen.
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April has come, and with it some very interesting-looking dramas. From a bank teller who changes her life by touching someone else’s money to a love coach’s journey towards romance to the female-led telling of a Seoul mayoral race, things are starting off with a bang! Come see what you’ll be adding to your watch list this month.
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Can you believe it’s nearly March? Me neither, but time keeps pushing forward. And with that push comes a bounty of new dramas, including a taxi driver for ghosts, three men who refuse to grow up, childhood friends who are forced to grow up, and more BLs than you can shake a stick at. (Ok, maybe you can shake a stick at them. Let’s not brag.) Come see what you have to choose from when the March Hallyu wave hits a streaming service near you!
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There is a specific brand of historical drama that appeals to me, and Our Blooming Youth is shaping up to be that kind of drama. Blessed with a layered story, a whip-smart female lead, and Park Hyung Sik, this drama has me intrigued. Read on to see the 3 reasons that keep me watching!
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Aliens possessing idols and vengeful taxi drivers are the dramas we have coming this week, drama fans! Which one will have you pushing play?
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It’s either a historical led by Park Hyung Sik or an enemies to lovers romcom this week, drama fans! Which way is your heart leaning?
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