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Nothing Uncovered: You Should Uncover Your Own Dirt!

Nothing Uncovered: You Should Uncover Your Own Dirt!

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“Nothing Uncovered” is a 2024 Korean drama series, streaming on Viki, with 16 episodes, and categorized as a Crime and Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, and Melodrama. It is based on the web novel “Grabbed by the Collar”. ♦ Uncovering Misdeeds is a Righteous Job Until It Gets Personal In “Nothing Uncovered”, Seo Jung-Won is an ace reporter/journalist making a name for herself by uncovering the misdeeds of others. She caught a politician and a fellow reporter in cahoots and exposed them to the world. She concluded her televised report with these words: “A journalist’s conscience shows in their article, and a politician’s conscience shows in their actions.” She did an excellent job exposing the collusion between the reporter and the politician. But in doing so, she made enemies of both of them. But hey! That comes with the job. Right? To Seo Jung-Won that’s all the more reason to become even more fearless in her endeavors. It looks like Seo Jung-Won’s career ambitions are being fully realized and she’s on her

Korean Peninsula (2012): Imagine a Unified Korea

Korean Peninsula (2012): Imagine a Unified Korea

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‘Korean Peninsula’ (aka “Hanbando”) was released in 2012, has 18 episodes, and is categorized as an Action and Political Thriller. This series may have underperformed (by Korean viewing audience standards) but the lead actor gave a stellar performance. As a US viewer, for me, this K-drama series is a hidden gem. ♦ Can Science Serve to Keep a Reunified North and South Korea United? In ‘Korean Peninsula’, North and South Korea have reunited as one country. Seo Myung-joon is a South Korean scientist who became the president of a reunified Korea. He took over the job when the president who was serving ended up in the hospital and could no longer perform his official duties. Before Seo Myung-joon became the president he was a scientist working on a joint project with North Korean scientists to develop an alternative energy source. Lim Jin-jae was a North Korean scientist and they fell in love. The politicians running for office were the “imaginary kind”. You know? The kind that you wish were real.

“Commitment” (2013) – First Korean Movie for K-Drama Newbies

“Commitment” (2013) – First Korean Movie for K-Drama Newbies

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“Commitment” (2013) was the first Korean drama film I watched and it changed everything! It is a spy thriller with awesome action sequences from beginning to end, and it is intense! After watching this movie I started surfing the Korean Wave. It’s a movie gem. ♦ A High School Kid Should Just Be a High School Kid Whoever said “Life is cruel and unfair” must have served as a North Korean spy. Ri Myung-Hoon is the son of a North Korean secret agent. But the government betrayed his father and branded his father as a traitor. Not only that but they threw him and his sister in jail because they were the children of a traitor. The father was not a traitor. In fact, he had completed his mission and served the country as a loyal patriot. Unfortunately, the father did not know that once an agent finishes a mission, their life is finished as well. Assassins were sent out to kill him. He never made it back home, and

Shadow Beauty: A Viki Original Korean Drama Series

Shadow Beauty: A Viki Original Korean Drama Series

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“Shadow Beauty” (alternate title: False Beauty) is a Viki Original Korean drama series, released in 2021, with 13 episodes, based on the webcomic “Geurimja Minyeo”, and categorized as an Idol Drama, Web Drama, High School (or Youth), Thriller, and Suspense. ♦ Is False Beauty Worth It? In “Shadow Beauty”, Koo Ae-Jin has the appearance of an ordinary student attending Sangsil High School. However, similar to Disney’s “Hanna Montana”, she hides her celebrity status. Unlike Hannah Montana who is a singer/entertainer, Koo Ae-Jin is a popular social media influencer named Genie. The image for Genie of gorgeous! An untouched photo of Koo Ae-Jin shows that she’s … eh! … not so gorgeous. Lee Jin-Sung is her only true friend at school. They are both outcasts. She is an outcast because she’s too ugly and students hate her. He is an outcast because he is too cool. He’s a trainee at an Idol Agency and students are envious of him. Lee Jin-Sung complimented Koo Ae-Jin by telling her she looks like the

‘Secretly, Greatly’ (2013): A Sleeper Spy Wakes Up to a Nightmare

‘Secretly, Greatly’ (2013): A Sleeper Spy Wakes Up to a Nightmare

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“Secretly Greatly” is a Korean movie released in 2013, based on the webcomic “Covertness”, and even though it is categorized as Action and Comedy, the storyline is not funny at all. The only comical part was when one of the main characters acted like the village idiot. Everything else in the film was serious and dramatic. Fans of Kim Soo-Hyun (“Queen of Tears”, “The Moon Embracing the Sun”) will want to watch this 2013 K-drama film. He won the Best New Actor Award twice. First, at the 2013 (50th) Daejong Film Awards; and again at the 2014 (50th) BaekSang Arts Awards. ♦ What’s More Important? Your Mother or Your Country? In “Secretly, Greatly”, Ryu-hwan is a secret agent from North Korea sent to infiltrate a small town in South Korea. His mission was to play the village idiot named Bang Dong-Gu, until he received further orders. His commanding officer told him to go and become a legend, a hero of North Korea. But he spent two (2) years acting like

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023)

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023)

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“Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman” is a Korean movie released in 2023, based on the webtoon “Bingui” (“Possession”). It’s a Crime and Mystery Thriller with Action, Comedy, Horror and Fantasy. ♦ It Doesn’t Matter. The Exorcism is Fake! Isn’t It? In “Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman”, Dr. Cheon‘s grandfather was a chief shaman. Even though he is not a believer, he still runs a start-up exorcist business with his friend Kang In-Bae. He even has a YouTube exorcism channel ~ “Heavenly Cheon TV” ~ where he shares videos of him exorcising spirits. He uses specialized equipment to create the “theatrics” ~ wailing sound, wind, fake blood, etc. It’s a scam but it’s a very lucrative scam. DID YOU KNOW? Per Dr. Cheon: “According to DSM-4 of American Psychiatric Association Koreans suffer from 2 disorders stemmed from culture-bound syndrome. One is ‘anger syndrome’ and the other … ancestral spirit possession, S-H-I-N …” In other words … it’s all in their heads! So if he can convince his clients through

RV: Resurrected Victims is About Victims Coming Back for Justice

RV: Resurrected Victims is About Victims Coming Back for Justice

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“RV: Resurrected Victims” is a 2017 Korean movie based on the novel “Jongryodweeotseubmida”, and categorized as Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Horror, and Supernatural or Fantasy. ♦ Mom Died! What Do You Mean She Came Back Home? In “RV: Resurrected Victims”, a supernatural phenomenon has occurred. It’s the first case in Korea but this event has happened in other parts of the world. Victims of violent crimes who did NOT get justice come back from the dead and get justice for themselves. But why doesn’t anybody know about such events? Because “the government” does not want this to get out. Can you imagine the public reaction if they knew people were rising from the dead? Panic! Chaos! Disbelief! Belief! What about the criminals who committed the crimes and slipped through the justice system? Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. According to secret classified reports, the resurrected victims only come back to the place where their deaths occurred, they kill the criminal who murdered them, and then they spontaneously combust! Yep. Justice has

Revenge of Others is a Binge-Worthy Murder Mystery

Revenge of Others is a Binge-Worthy Murder Mystery

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“Revenge of Others” is a 2022 K-drama series based on a webtoon of the same name, with 12 episodes, and categorized as Action, Crime, Mystery, High School (or Youth), and Revenge Drama. ♦ Who Killed My Brother? In “Revenge of Others”, Ok Chan-Mi is having a wonderful conversation with her twin brother on the phone when the conversation is interrupted. She didn’t know what happened. She tried for several days to reach her brother but he was not answering the phone. She decides to move from Busan to Seoul to find him. When she arrives in Seoul she is told that her brother committed suicide. The police had closed the case but Ok Chan-Mi intended to investigate. There was no way her brother killed himself. They were on the phone talking to each other. She asked the police and his adoptive parents for her brother’s phone. They both said they did not have it. The phone is missing?? WHY?? Ok Chan-Mi transferred to the same high school that her brother

‘Search: WWW’ Explores Impact of Fabricating Search Results

‘Search: WWW’ Explores Impact of Fabricating Search Results

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“Search: WWW” is a 2019 K-drama series, with 16 episodes, and categorized as Romance, Comedy (Rom-Com), and Melodrama.  It addresses a very serious and relevant technology topic: search engine manipulation. This Korean drama is available to watch for free on several streaming platforms. ♦ If Search Terms Are Deleted, the Search Engine is Useless! In “Search: WWW”, Unicon is a top web portal company, and Bae Ta-Mi, one of its employees has been called to testify before political officials. The company has been accused of manipulating or fabricating its search rankings to favor a presidential candidate. Was it true? According to the witness who testified: YES!!! Wait! Did Bae Ta-Mi say “Yes!!”?? Uh oh! That’s not good. How did it happen? The scene switches and takes you back several months before to review events that led up to the public hearing.  Bae Ta-Mi wanted so badly to work for Unicon that she interviewed several times. She just wouldn’t give up. So finally they hired her. She worked very closely with Song

Steel Rain (2017) and Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020)

Steel Rain (2017) and Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020)

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“Steel Rain” and “Steel Rain 2: Summit” are Korean movies that deserve high marks. Steel Rain was worthy of a sequel, and Steel Rain 2 did not disappoint. Both films are “What If” political scenarios that involve South Korea’s interactions with North Korea, The United States, China, and Japan (and maybe Taiwan). Anybody who loves to watch intense political thrillers, with lots of action, while learning some history and geography, should watch both of these movies. They are available on many of the popular streaming platforms. The cast is comprised of seasoned South Korean actors who all gave compelling and brilliant performances. ♦ Steel Rain (2017) ♦♦ Simple Misson? NOT!! In “Steel Rain”, we get a glimpse into the ordinary life of an average North Korean family. They are just like any other ordinary average family in any part of the world, except … their conversation at the table must be guarded. Eom Chul-Woo is enjoying a humble meal with his wife and daughter. His daughter mentions the name of

The 3 Best “Moon” Korean Dramas of All Time

The 3 Best “Moon” Korean Dramas of All Time

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There are several Korean dramas with “Moon” in the title. But only 3 will likely appear on lists of the Best “Moon” Korean Dramas of All Time. “Moon in the Day”, a K-drama series, and “The Moon”, a Korean film, were released in 2023. Viki viewers rated them 9.2 and 9.8 out of 10 stars, respectively. However, other reviewers were not so kind. NME gave “Moon in the Day” a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, and India Times gave “The Moon” a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. They won’t be among the 3 best. But here’s a summary if you’re interested. ♦ Moon in the Day This series was a supernatural/fantasy about Do-ha, a warrior and aristocrat from Silla, who died at the hands of Han Ri-ta, his loving wife. Well! He thought she loved him. For thousands of years, his spirit traveled through time because he wanted to take vengeance on her. But each time Han Ri-ta was reincarnated she was killed before he could

Queen of Tears is a Really Good Love Story!

Queen of Tears is a Really Good Love Story!

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“Queen of Tears” is a 2024 K-drama series, with 16 episodes, and categorized as Romance, Comedy (Rom-Com) with a little bit of Melodrama. ♦ Can Love Really Conquer All? In “Queen of Tears”, Baek Hyun-Woo is a young man who sets out to woo Hong Hae-In, a newly hired employee. He is certain she won’t be able to hold on to a job because she is so incompetent and she has a temper. The funny thing is that every time the boss yells at her, he’s the one who gets anxious and scared. When he was finally able to get a private moment with her, he persuaded her that he would be able to take care of her, if she was unable to get a job. He tried to impress her by telling her how much money he saved and the fact that his family ran a successful business, etc. He assured her that he could take care of her needs if she married him. She agreed to get married

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