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10 Highly Addictive Korean Dramas to Watch on Netflix
Netflix is holding its spot as the preferred GO-TO streaming platform for Korean dramas, even though there’s a lot of competition (per Collider.com). Subscribers searching for K-dramas can easily be overwhelmed by the broad selection of movies and TV series available on this streaming platform; especially, if you’re a newbie or beginner. How Netflix Became the Go-to Streamer for K-Dramas | Collider Best Streaming Services for K-Dramas – CNET The first thing you need to know about watching K-dramas is The Great Divide, i.e. historical period and non-historical or modern-day. Below is my two-part watch list. There are certain genres that I’m not too fond of such as horror and sci-fi. My recommendations don’t include those genres. Even so, Netflix has many Korean movies and TV series in those genres. It’s just that you’ll have to search for them on your own. LOL. ♦ 4 Historical Period K-dramas on Netflix for Newbies (1) 100 Days My Prince (2018) A crown prince survives an assassination attempt but loses his memory in
Legally Blonde TV Series in the works
“Legally Blonde” is one of Reese Witherspoon‘s most iconic films. It serves as an inspiration to every college student, emphasizing that no one is unintelligent if they apply themselves diligently. In the first film, Elle Woods reigns as the queen bee of her sorority, enjoying immense popularity. Excelling in fashion, she hails from a family of celebrities, and her boyfriend comes from a political dynasty. However, when her boyfriend dumps her for being too blonde and seeks a more sophisticated partner to support his political ambitions, Elle decides to pursue him to Harvard. Her goal is to prove to him that she possesses the qualities he seeks. Despite being initially underestimated due to her appearance, Elle discovers her true intelligence through hard work and determination. Rather than chasing after someone who rejects her, she realizes her self-worth and pursues a genuine interest in law at Harvard. Notably, the film subverts stereotypes by depicting the cheerleader as the victim of bullying by the nerds. As for the box office earnings
House of Villains Season 2 cast revealed
The House of Villains Season 2 has been announced and it’s coming this fall. Last year, E! hit the jackpot with the reality show House of Villains, where the most infamous villains from various reality shows live in the same house and compete to be the ultimate villain. Some villains joined to prove they are the biggest villain and win the prize, while others want to show their other side, that they are not as bad as their original edits depict. The show reminds me a bit of Big Brother and The Traitors, but everyone has a bad reputation. Some reality TV show villains are not bad people per se; they are victims of editing. Moreover, isolation, hunger, and stress can change people’s attitudes. Many reality TV contestants actually develop PTSD. A new Batch of Villains will compete and a returning familiar face from Season 1 will also return. The Trailer looks like scripted mock audition as the show is not yet filming by the time the trailer is shot.
IMDb Ratings | Highest Rated Korean Dramas of 2023
People often refer to IMDb ratings and rankings before choosing a movie or TV series to watch. I don’t often agree with IMDb. But like many others, I check them anyway for the Korean dramas that I watch and review because it’s a good quick reference tool. Lifestyle Asia is a reputable entertainment site and they published the Highest-rated K-dramas of 2023 ranked according to IMDb that are absolutely binge-worthy. But before diving into their list, below is a quote taken from the article, in case you’ve always wondered. -Who determines IMDb ratings? Critics’ votes, audience reviews and the overall box office performance of a title determine the IMDb rating. However, some titles may not be commercially successful and yet receive high critical praise and garner high ratings on IMDb. The vice versa is also seen. ♦♦ Below is the list published via Lifestyle Asia Lifestyle Asia’s list includes nineteen (19) K-dramas, released in 2023, with ratings of 7 out of 10 stars or higher. The link is also provided if
Durian’s Affair: Merciful Buddha Answered Our Prayers
“Durian’s Affair” is a Korean drama series, released in 2023, with 16 episodes, and categorized as a Time Travel, Romance, Historical, and Fantasy or Supernatural. ♦ Would You Like to See How Your Prayers were Answered? In “Durian’s Affair”, the main characters are two noble ladies from Joseon who were faithful Buddhists and believed in reincarnation. The two men in their lives whom they loved dearly were both murdered. They were powerless to bring the murderer to justice. They believed that prayer had divine power, so they prayed. Did they pray for justice? No. What was their prayer? The women prayed to Buddha that the two men they loved would be reborn and in their rebirth they would live much better lives than they had lived in Joseon. Never in a million years did either noble lady believe that hundreds of years later, they would physically see with their own eyes, that their prayers had been answered. They just prayed, believed, and hoped their prayer would be answered. To see
Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer Cast In Primitive War
Director Luke Sparke has announced the casting for his upcoming sci-fi horror feature Primitive War, based on the novel by Ethan Pettus. Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Jeremy Piven (Entourage, Old School) has been given the lead role, alongside Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer), SAG Award Nominee Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Glorious) and Nick Wechsler (The Boys, Revenge). Together, they’ll be playing US soldiers in 1968 who have been sent to a remote region of Vietnam. They’re an elite recon unit known as Vulture Squad and they only get handed the toughest assignments. All they know is a Green Beret platoon has gone missing in the area, and they’ve been sent to investigate and possibly retrieve them. What they don’t expect, but who possibly could…was that this was the region of 1968 Vietnam that had dinosaurs in it. Well, no wonder we lost. Primitive War will also star Anthony Ingruber (Age of Adaline, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Aaron Glenane (Interceptor, Danger Close), Carlos Sanson Jr
Here’s How Much Action Comics #1 Is Worth Now
Action Comics #1 is considered the most valuable comic book on this entire planet, as no other single issue was more influential. It’s the comic that introduced Superman for the first time, using the now-iconic image of him lifting a car at a diagonal angle. In 1938, 200,000 copies of this issue were printed. Only 100 are estimated to survive today. Of those 100, even fewer are in decent condition, like the one that Heritage Auctions put up for sale this week. The slabbed copy was given an 8.5 grade by the CGC and mentioned the following imperfections: a small tear at the top of the spine, a small crease in the top left of the back cover, a tear with a crease on the top of the front cover, and light staple rust. But it’s not like anyone’s going to be reading this thing anyway. How much would you pay, if you could? The winning bid of this Action Comics #1 came in at six million dollars, the highest
Terra Memoria Released For Consoles And PC
French publisher Dear Villagers and indie developer La Moutarde have introduced Terra Memoria, an HD-2D RPG they describe as “hitting the three Cs: Cute, Cozy, and Chill.” Someone’s gone wrong in the land of Terra. There’s a nationwide shortage of magic crystals, and these weird ancient robots are popping up everywhere. Six new friends join forces to investigate by journeying all over the land. You’ll be controlling all six (though not at once) and each has their own storyline, skills and battle abilities. Explore, craft things, cook, and save the world at your own pace. Go On A Road Trip Set up your camp with the handyman and the blacksmith while the summoner and the sorcerer cook tonight’s dinner. By the fireside, stories of a shapeshifter and the tunes of a bard resonate. That’s how another day of travel with your new friends ends. Explore The World Of Terra Discover a cute little RPG and its world that combines 3D and pixel art, as well as its authentic music crafted
Missing 9 (2017): Missing is Better Than Dead
“Missing 9” is a Korean drama series released in 2017, has 16 episodes, and is categorized as Crime and Mystery. A private jet crashes and all passengers are reported dead instead of missing. It turns out that one passenger survived. If one survived, there may be more. Might be nine (9) of them who are missing; not dead. ♦ All Reported Dead But a Survivor is Found. There’s Hope! In “Missing 9”, a young woman wakes up on a muddy beach. She’s filthy but still breathing and can walk. She sees a building in the distance with a Chinese flag waving in the breeze and walks toward it. Her situation will either get better or worse. The scene switches and a man is talking on the phone telling someone that he’s almost certain everybody is dead. The man talking is the president of the entertainment company. He’s telling someone that the plane crashed, and the passengers died. MOVE ON! Easy for him to say. But the person is asking questions
Dead Boy Detectives Launches On Netflix April 25
Get ready for the Dead Boy Detectives! Netflix has pegged an April 25 release date for the Sandman spinoff and released a new trailer that reveals more about the series. Charles Rowland and Edward Paine are dead boys who are also detectives. They perished decades apart, but after they met up as ghosts, thought “hey, we should be friends and possibly solve mysteries.” But how do you solve murders when you’re dead yourself? They find a conduit in Crystal Palace, a medium with a neat name who has the ability to see the boys and help them chase down crimes of the supernatural variety. If you can’t tell, Dead Boy Detectives is a wackier show than The Sandman. One-liners, pratfalls, quick edits and artsy camera angles abound. Not that it won’t get spooky from time to time, but you can think of this as The Lone Gunmen to Sandman’s X-Files. Hopefully it lasts a bit longer than that show did. The boys are played by George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri,
Missing Crown Prince: A Viki Original K-Drama Series
“Missing Crown Prince” is a 2024 historical period Korean drama series, with 20 episodes, set during the Joseon Era, and categorized as Romance, Comedy, Mystery, Historical or Custom and Period drama. ♦ Can the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Change Their Fate? In “Missing Crown Prince”, a royal physician who is the father of the future crown princess orchestrates a kidnapping. He was told that if his daughter married the crown prince, he would die young and she would become a widow. It was a curse. But there is a way to avoid this fate. The father drugs and kidnaps the crown prince and also drugs his daughter; lays them next to each other; and offers a prayer for the couple who is to become husband and wife. When they wake up the curse will be broken. Sounds far-fetched but one won’t know if it works if one does not try. Choi Myeong-Yoon may be the future crown princess but she is also his precious daughter. Who would want their
Missing: 3 Korean Films About Women Experiencing Trauma
There are three (3) Korean movies all titled “Missing”, released in 2009, 2016 and 2017. They are categorized as crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense, and are streaming on Tubi TV (watch free). Each movie is a cautionary tale, warning women about how easy it is for them to end up in dangerous and deadly situations. Women should take heed that almost any place they go can appear safe, but can instantly become a hell hole or even a death trap. Whether or not they are traveling alone, women need to practice personal safety rules. Rules as in they should be done consistently. The extra steps they take could save their lives. Basic Street Safety for Women : 11 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables ♦ (1) Missing (2009) (aka “Sil jong”) This Korean drama is an award-winning film that was inspired by the true story of a Korean serial killer. A 70-year old fisherman killed four (4) women in Bosung, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The events in the movie are
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