First Impression: Moonshine

Welcome to the age of illegal spirits. Rice is scare so the king has banned all production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol. We all know how that goes: the rich keep drinking and the poor keep starving. What’s surprising is our male lead (Yoo Seung Ho) is on the side of righteousness with a proper stick up his butt, but all he needs is an independent moonshine dealer to help him loosen up. Kang Ro Seo (Lee Hye Ri) has bills to pay and her late father’s recipe for rice wine is just what she needs to free herself of debt. Throw in a hot Crown Prince who loves his wine, and a maiden with sticky fingers, and we’re in for a fun ride.

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New Drama Confirmed for Yoo Seung Ho!!

The most adorable smile in Kdramaland (you can argue with me, but then you’d have to fight me) is returning to the small screen!

Yoo Seung Ho has been confirmed as the lead for Revenge is Back, a drama written by newcomer Kim Yoon Young and directed by Wok of Love‘s Ham Joon Ho. According to MyDramaList.com, “When Kang Bok Soo was a high school student, he was falsely accused of committing violence and kicked out of school. This was caused by his first love Son Soo Jung and a male student Oh Se Ho. Kang Bok Soo is a now an adult, but his life has not gone smoothly. To get revenge on Son Soo Jung and Oh Se Ho, he returns to the same high school as a student. The environment at the school has changed and Kang Bok Soo gets involved in unexpected cases.”

I’m so excited, y’all! I’m in the middle of a rewatch of I Am Not a Robot, so I’m super excited to see Yoo Seung Ho in another great, goofy drama. Crossing my fingers that Revenge is Back will live up to my expectations!

What do you think, drama fans? Will you be watching? The drama will start on SBS in December.

Until December, I remain–

Karie the Maknae

Dramas with a Side of Kimchi

 

Legal Action in Kdramas: A Comparative Look at the Korean Justice System

Have you ever watched a Korean drama and wondered about the courtroom scenes? Why are some judges so young? Why do prosecutors seem more like investigators? Where are the juries? Why does it seem like the judge is interrupting with questions instead of letting the attorneys present their cases? Well, Kdrama Jen is here to answer your questions! Come along as we chat about Korea’s judicial system and how it relates to our favorite dramas!

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Podcast Episode 4 – Yoo Seung Ho + Chae Soo Bin = Drama OTP Gold

Welcome to the new year, and to our first mini podcast where the fangirls try to focus in on one subject and keep things short and to the point… emphasis on try. For our first go, we decided to focus in on our current favorite romantic comedy I am Not a Robot, and its crackling OTP. Come joins us as we talk post military black tank tops, and blind spots big enough to fall in love with a robot.

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First Impressions and Unfiltered Thoughts on I’m Not a Robot

When Kmuse and I heard Yoo Seung Ho would be starring in a new drama, we were both hopeful, but feeling cautious. Will this be another drama that showed glimmers of Yoo Seung Ho’s potential, only to dash our fangirl dreams with poorly constructed plots and more chemistry with the animal co-stars than the leading ladies? Read on to see Kdrama Jen’s first impressions and, as always, unfiltered thoughts! Continue reading