A few Japanese dramas have popped up with the theme of government trying to cope with a falling birth rate. A new one on the light and fluffy side is called Marry Me! I checked it out because I quite liked the older one, Choosing Spouse by Lottery, which was more serious. How would you react to the government pushing its nose into your business like that?
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Three new dramas about contract relationships have popped up lately, all with outgoing female leads and reserved, formal male leads. They are all funny, and yet they are all different. Come see if I found a favorite!
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I finally got my hands on a copy of 18 Again (happy birthday to meeeeeeeeee!), and to say I was delighted was an understatement. Lee Do Hyun was vulnerable and relatable and amazing, and Kim Ha Neul was a new-to-me discovery I thoroughly enjoyed. Come see if you’ll want to indulge in purchasing 18 Again for yourself!
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Revenge and muuuuuuurder!!! Just trying to get Kmuse and Kdrama Jen’s attention. They are the bloodthirstiest of the Fangirls and this show did not disappoint. My Name is another Korean drama produced by Netflix and they let the blood run free and the female lead reign supreme. Han So Hee rocked this role and was flanked by the new hottie on the scene, Ahn Bo Hyun, and a very seasoned hottie, Park Hee Soon. Join us as we give mostly a first impression, but also our spoiler-free thoughts on the series, because we binged this puppy in 24 hours.
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Squid Game is EVERYWHERE. Everyone is talking about it, and if you’ve been watching dramas for a while, people you never thought would talk to about kdramas are suddenly wearing green tracksuits and wanting to discuss your favorite actors. According to Netflix, it may end up being its most-watched original show ever. What is making the world jump over that one-inch subtitle line and dive into this particular drama? I have no idea, but let’s talk about why we watched it instead.
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Due to the current trend in pre-show advertising, I’m going to have to reserve judgement on ANYTHING until I’ve watched at least the first two episodes. Come see why I changed my mind about Police University after two episodes and see if it’s the right drama for you, too.
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I am here in the Northwest and mostly still stuck in lockdown. So what could inspire me to watch something that has anything to do with lockdown and Covid? A week ago, I would have said nothing but then Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo came out with a show on Netflix that follows a newly engaged couple being stuck with all their relatives during the first wave of quarantine. Needless to say, I hit play.
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Looking for something that’s fun and not too tense that you could watch with your family? We’ve got you covered with two Japanese mini-dramas!
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It’s the end of season 2 (felt like season 2 just started) and it is time to get ready to bid our favorite characters goodbye til September. Find out where we stand as we head into our mane of glory hiatus.
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While we typically focus on Korean dramas, we also love dramas from other Asian countries. Recently more Japanese dramas have been subbed on Viki which has made us very happy. Join Clkytta and Telzeytalks as we discuss our first impression of the Japanese drama, Pretty Proofreader.
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