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Missing Crown Prince: A Viki Original K-Drama Series

Missing Crown Prince: A Viki Original K-Drama Series

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“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

Joseon Survival: This K-Drama Almost Did Not Survive

Joseon Survival: This K-Drama Almost Did Not Survive

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“Joseon Survival” was released in 2019, has 16 episodes, is based on a webtoon titled “Back to You”, and was on its way to being an awesome time travel, romance, comedy, action and adventure, historical, fantasy Korean drama series. And then … real life happened! ♦ Why ‘Joseon Survival’ Almost Did Not Survive Have you ever been into a K-drama series, eager to watch one episode after another and then … it’s like the K-drama dropped off the face of the earth! You’re freaking out! Like … What? What? What happened?? You can’t find it streaming anywhere! That’s what happened to me with “Joseon Survival”. This is also why I won’t watch Korean dramas that get uploaded to YouTube unless I know for sure that ALL of the episodes are available. I found “Joseon Survival” accidentally while browsing YouTube videos one night. The first episode had me hooked. I was happily halfway through the series when … the real life that happened was: Kang Ji-Hwan, who played the main character,

Durian’s Affair: Merciful Buddha Answered Our Prayers

Durian’s Affair: Merciful Buddha Answered Our Prayers

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“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

The Night Owl: A Blind Acupuncturist Witnesses a Murder

The Night Owl: A Blind Acupuncturist Witnesses a Murder

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“The Night Owl” is a 2022 Korean drama movie, categorized as Historical Fiction, Costume and Period, and Thriller. It is loosely based on a factual record taken from the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty during the 1640s. ♦ The Blind Can “See” “The Night Owl” begins by providing some information recorded in the historical records of Joseon. “After returning from being held hostage for 8 years in Qing, the crown prince fell ill suddenly, He bled from the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. He appeared to have died by drug poisoning.” ~ June 27, 1645 Annals of the Joseon Dynasty Physicians are being recruited to work at the palace in the royal clinic. It is a prestigious position and a well-paying job. Kyeong-Soo needs this job badly because his daughter is ill. If he can get the job working at the palace, he will be able to buy a house and buy the medicinal herbs his daughter needs to get better. The problem is Kyeong-Soo is blind. But is that

5 Binge-worthy K-Dramas to Rewatch

5 Binge-worthy K-Dramas to Rewatch

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Any K-dramas you want to rewatch?  I have been enjoying Korean dramas for years and there are lots of them where I could rewatch the entire series. The ones listed below have scenes in particular episodes that I have watched over and over. If you have not watched these K-dramas then this article might include *SPOILERS*. (I apologize.) If you have already watched them, I am wondering if you agree with me. Do you also think these K-dramas are worth watching more than once? ♦ 1) Tomorrow (2022) This is a supernatural K-drama series about grim reapers who prevent suicides. It’s a very unique storyline. All the episodes addressed the sensitive topic with tenderness and genuine concern for a person in distress contemplating suicide. But the episode that really tugged at my heartstrings was the one about the heroic veteran who had served in the war. I watched it more than once and cried every time. I loved that hero and his life story made me angry at the way

Watch Free on Pluto TV: 5 Korean Movies Released 2013-2021

Watch Free on Pluto TV: 5 Korean Movies Released 2013-2021

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Listed below are 5 Korean movies that are streaming free with ads on Pluto TV. The “H” means the film is historical. In the previous list published via PopGeeks, the movie gems were released between 2009 and 2012. The films on the list below were released between 2013 and 2021. (View Previous list) Killer Toon (2013) The Sound of a Flower (2015)-H The Swordsman (2020)-H Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020) Escape from Mogadishu (2021) ♦ 1) Killer Toon (2013) A webtoon artist who becomes entangled in a series of gruesome murders because the real-life crimes resembling her fictional work. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets and a chilling connection between her creations and reality. This film is categorized as Horror, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense. Main Characters: Detective Lee Ki-Cheol (played by Uhm Ki-Joon, “The Escape of the Seven”, “I Am Not a Robot”) Webcomic Writer Ji-Yoon (played by Lee Si-Young) RATINGS: IMDb: 6.2 out of 10 stars My Drama List: 7.6 out of 10 stars

Watch Free on Pluto TV: 5 K-Drama Movie Gems

Watch Free on Pluto TV: 5 K-Drama Movie Gems

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Pluto TV is a popular FAST platform (FAST for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) and they are surfing the Korean wave. They have a live channel dedicated to CJ ENM content, a South Korean entertainment company. Pluto TV also has On Demand content. You don’t need to have an account to watch, but it is convenient. It’s free to create an account and then add movies and TV series to your watchlist. K-Content by CJ ENM on Pluto TV Korean TV Movies and Series – Stream Free on Pluto TV United States Here’s a trick I learned to make my entertainment searches easier. Reelgood.com is a separate site. Create a free account, and add one or more streaming platforms (I only added PlutoTV). Then Google using this phrase ~ “Korean dramas on PlutoTV” ~ and click on the Reelgood list that appears in the search results. Full List of South Korean Movies on PlutoTV – Top 50 On that same page you can also use the dropdown box and search for

Royal Secret Agent: Meet the James Bond of Joseon

Royal Secret Agent: Meet the James Bond of Joseon

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“Royal Secret Agent” is a historical fiction Korean drama series, set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty. It was released in 2020-2021, has 16 episodes, and is categorized as a Historical Detective TV show, Crime, Mystery, Romance, and Comedy. ♦ A Royal Secret Agent is Just Like James Bond A “Royal Secret Agent” is not a job title that requires decoding. It is what it is. The modern-day secret agent 007, James Bond, was sent on an assignment for Her Majesty’s Secret Service. A royal secret agent was also sent on a mission by royal command. He (or she) can investigate and make arrests with the king’s authority. It was a temporary position and the agent worked undercover for and reported directly to the king. Proof of the king’s royal command is a “mapae” (“horse requisition tablet”) which the secret inspector or secret agent presented to the people when declaring his authority and making arrests. Set during the reign of King Yeongjo, Royal Secret Agent Sung Yi-gyeom, is ordered

Captivating the King: Do You Play Baduk?

Captivating the King: Do You Play Baduk?

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“Captivating the King” is a Korean drama series streaming on Netflix. It was released in 2024, with episodes, categorized as Historical (loaded with political intrigue), and Romance. ♦ HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: “Captivating the King” is loosely based on the historical events about the time when Joseon was “between” the Qing and the Ming. In the history of Korea (formerly called Joseon), the date of the Manchu Victory is 1636. With this victory, the Qing defeated the Ming and the Emperor forced Joseon into a tributary relationship with the Empire. Joseon was also forced to cut ties with the Ming. During the Qing invasion of Joseon (called ‘Byeongja Horan’), the crown prince and his younger brother were taken as hostages but later returned. ‌♦ The Grand Prince is Taken Hostage In “Captivating the King”, Grand Prince Jinhan (played by Cho Jung-Seok) is the younger brother of the king of Joseon. While standing on a battlefield, in pouring rain, he receives a Jeongyo (Royal Command). The king has commanded him to stop recruiting

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 5 of 5)

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 5 of 5)

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Finally! This is Part 5 of a 5-Part list of historical K-dramas, gems that may have slipped under your radar. Seasoned K-drama lovers and newbies now have 25 historical Korean dramas to add to their watch list. Enjoy! (1) The Royal Tailor (2014): Korean movie 127 minutes (2) Secret Royal Inspector and Joy (2021); 16 episodes (3) Shine or Go Crazy (2015); 24 episodes (4) Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010); 20 episodes (5) The Three Musketeers (2014); 12 episodes (1) The Royal Tailor (2014): Korean movie 127 minutes In this historical K-drama, we get a glimpse of the world of royal fashion during the Joseon Dynasty. The film showcased exquisite hanboks, other traditional Korean attire, and some sexy clothes too. There were certain men were designated to design and make clothing for the members of the royal family, especially the king and queen. Two tailors compete for the honor of being considered the best of the best. Although the story has a tragic ending, it begins on a comical note. Kong-Jin (played

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 4 of 5)

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 4 of 5)

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Continuing with the list of historical K-dramas, gems that may have slipped under your radar. This is a 5-part series. In total once the series is completely published, seasoned K-drama lovers and newbies will have 25 historical Korean dramas to add to their watch list. (1) The Princess’ Man (2011); 24 episodes (2) Queen Seon Deok (2009); 62 episodes (3) The Red Sleeve Cuff (2021-2022); 17 episodes (4) River Where the Moon Rises (2021); 20 episodes (5) The Royal Gambler (2016); 24 episodes (1) The Princess’ Man (2011); 24 episodes This historical K-drama series is based on the historical events of Grand Prince Suyang’s violent usurpation of the throne by Grand Prince Suyang. Suyang was the second son of King Sejong the Great and he usurped the throne in 1455. He is later known as King Sejo. His reign was short: 1455-1468. At age 52, he turned over the throne to one of his sons, because his health began to decline. The records indicate he was a capable ruler but

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 3 of 5)

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 3 of 5)

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Continuing with the list of historical K-dramas, gems that may have slipped under your radar. This is a 5-part series. In total once the series is completely published, seasoned K-drama lovers and newbies will have 25 historical Korean dramas to add to their watch list. (1) The Magician (2015); Korean movie 2 hours and 2 minutes (2) Moonshine (2021-2022); 16 episodes (3) Monstrum (2018); Korean movies 105 minutes (4) My Sassy Girl (2017); 32 episodes (5) The Nokdu Flower (2019); 48 episodes (1) The Magician (2015); Korean movie 2 hours and 2 minutes This historical K-drama movie has magic, romance, and twists of fate. A magician, Hwan-Hee (played by Yoo Seung-Ho), rescues a princess, Cheong-Myung (played by Go Ara), doomed to a loveless marriage and she brings the true meaning of love into his life. It’s kind of like an enchanting fairy tale. It has magic! The story film is set during the Joseon Era. Hwan-Hee has a friend from childhood, Bo-Eum (played by Jo Yoon-Hee). When they were young,

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