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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,

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 2 of 5)

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 2 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) Haechi (2019); 48 episodes (2) Jeon Woo-chi (2012); 24 episodes (3) Kangchi, the Beginning (aka Gu Family Book) (2013); 24 episodes (4) The King’s Face (2014); 23 episodes (5) King Maker: The Change of Destiny (2020); 21 episodes (1) Haechi (2019); 48 episodes This historical K-drama is set during the Joseon Dynasty period. In Korean culture, Haechi is “a mythical creature that distinguishes what is good and bad, or right and wrong and symbolizes justice. So if a person wears the symbol of the Haechi on their clothing, it means they want to be righteous and do good for the people. It’s their duty and you should know that they are trustworthy. The Saheonbu is like the Office of Inspector General. It monitored government

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 1 of 5)

Historical K-Dramas That Slipped Under the Radar (Pt 1 of 5)

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Historical K-dramas are very popular and many people are fans for various reasons.  These are my reasons. EDUCATIONAL: Learn the history of Korea. The Korean movies and TV shows are a retelling of actual historical events and people, or a creation of fictional stories weaved from ancient Korea’s history, culture, folklore, and traditions. ENTERTAINING: The gripping storylines incorporate intense palace intrigue and treacherous political power struggles. Heartbreaking relationships include serious love triangle romances or forbidden love (such as love between a noble person and a commoner or a slave). GENRE VARIETY: There are various genres such as delightful rom-coms, suspenseful crime, and mystery, time travel, supernatural or fantasy K-dramas ~ all in historical settings of one of the three kingdoms. COSTUMES AND SCENERY: Many fans appreciate the Hanbok costumes or other traditional attire of the different historical periods, plus the beautiful scenery. South Korea’s filming locations include historical sites, temples, palaces, etc., as well as breathtaking natural wonders (waterfalls, flower fields, mountains, etc.) that are popular tourist destinations. Historical K-Dramas Released

The Killer’s Shopping List: Crime and Mystery Korean Drama

The Killer’s Shopping List: Crime and Mystery Korean Drama

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“The Killer’s Shopping List” is a crime and mystery Korean drama series released in 2022. It has 8 episodes. Episode 1 is slow-moving, so a viewer without patience would probably not continue watching it. But if you continue, the action picks up and the next 7 episodes keep your attention. This K-drama series is Thriller and Suspense, along with Crime and Mystery, with some threads of Comedy and Romance woven into the storyline. PLOT SUMMARY:  “The Killer’s Shopping List” can be summarized with just one line: Killers are people like everybody else and they go grocery shopping too! A Genius Kid Catches a Counterfeiter A man walks into a Dae-Sung Mart and tries to purchase goods with a counterfeit bill. Ahn Dae-Sung has an excellent memory and points out that several bills have the same serial numbers. He locks the man in the grocery store with his mother and runs to get the police. He wasn’t really thinking when he locked his mother inside the store with a criminal. Fortunately,

The Village: Achiara’s Secret: Crime and Mystery K-Drama

The Village: Achiara’s Secret: Crime and Mystery K-Drama

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“The Village: Achiara’s Secret” is a crime and mystery Korean drama series released in 2015. It has 16 episodes and each episode keeps you engaged until The End. This K-drama series is categorized as Horror, Romantic Comedy, Thriller, and Suspense. It was likely placed in the Horror genre because there were ghost appearances. However, there was hardly any romance or comedy. Thriller and Suspense, along with Crime and Mystery, are more accurate genres. PLOT SUMMARY: In “The Village: Achiara’s Secret”, a serial rapist and murderer (SRM) has evaded capture by the police for 30 years. Han So-Yoon, a young English teacher receives an anonymous letter regarding a sister she thought was dead. She relocates from Canada to Achiara, a small village in Korea, to find her sister, Kim Hye-Jin. Shortly after arriving, she accidentally discovers her sister’s skeletal remains. It is clear her sister died a violent death. Law enforcement officials think she may have been a victim of the SRM they have been trying to capture. Political officials have

CEO-dol Mart: Korean Drama Viki Original Series

CEO-dol Mart: Korean Drama Viki Original Series

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“CEO-dol Mart” is a Viki Original series, released in 2023. It has 10 episodes and is categorized as a Comedy-Idol Drama. This story of a failed K-pop idol group is the story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. In this instance, five (5) phoenixes need to rise. Wait! We Own What? What is a CEO-dol Mart? A group of young men who were once members of a K-pop idol group disbanded and went their separate ways. One of the members died tragically and the group leader, Choi Ho Rang, was too discouraged and broken-hearted to carry on. Five years had passed since they were together. One day they discover that they are the owners of Boram Mart, a convenient grocery store. What a shock! They have no idea how to run a mart. The first thing they learn is that there are debts and taxes that need to be paid. They opt for the easiest solution. Sell the mart! Choi Ho Rang fears another failure. What if he convinces

5 Korean Movies: Thought-Provoking Films Released 2022

5 Korean Movies: Thought-Provoking Films Released 2022

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Korean movies sometimes slip under the radar because fans get hooked on the K-drama series. Here are five (5) thought-provoking Korean movies that will arouse your empathy and sympathy by touching on the difficulties and hardships of real life. The storylines of three (3) Korean movies reference historical and/or political events, and the storylines of two (2) Korean movies touch on sensitive and painful social issues. Viewership and Rating: All five (5) Korean movies were released in 2022 and are streaming on Rakuten Viki. They were picked because the Viki viewing audience rated them 9 out of 10 stars (or higher), and I agree. (1) Remember (9.6 out of 10 stars); Historical, Thriller, Suspense Pil-Ju, an elderly veteran who fought bravely in the Vietnam War, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia. When he was a young boy his family suffered atrocities committed against them during the Japanese occupation. He does not want to forget that nor does he want to forget the specific names of those who cruelly injured his

Go Watch ‘Alice’ | Korean Drama Series on Viki

Go Watch ‘Alice’ | Korean Drama Series on Viki

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Go watch ‘Alice” is a pun.  There are two (2) Korean drama series with the name ‘Alice’ in the title: “Alice’ (2020) and ‘Alice, the Final Weapon’ (2022). Do not be confused by the titles and assume that the latter one is a sequel. The two series are NOT the same. The storylines are completely different and the only thing they have in common is that they are both streaming on Viki. ● ‘Alice’ (2020); 16 episodes: Sci-Fi, Time Travel Just Because You Can Does Not Mean You Should The purpose of this series is to find the answer to the question: Even if time travel is possible, should it be permissible? The physicist who finally figured out how to accomplish time travel thought it was good. She thought that you can go back to your past and experience wonderful memories again. What a pity that others found more sinister and pernicious ways to take advantage of time traveling. In this series “Alice” is the name of an organization. There

Missing: The Other Side | Korean Drama | Missing Bodies, Sorrowful Souls

Missing: The Other Side | Korean Drama | Missing Bodies, Sorrowful Souls

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Missing: The Other Side is a Korean drama series released in 2020, currently streaming on Netflix and Viki. It’s about the afterlife and poses an interesting question. Where do souls go when their bodies can’t be found? ♦ Is it a Crime to Be a Con Artist? Kim Wook (played by Go Soo) is a con artist. Is there such a thing as a noble con artist with a strong sense of justice who can’t abide not righting a wrong? When we meet Kim Wook, he has successfully conned some criminals who stole money from several poor honest hard-working people and returned their money to them. Needless to say that when the criminals discover they have been conned, they come after him and he has to run for his life. While trying to flee, he witnesses a kidnapping and records it using his phone camera. When the kidnappers see him, they go after him. Now he’s being chased by two different groups of criminals: Gang #1, crooked cons, and Gang

Finland Papa | K-Drama Viki Original Series (Bonus Watchlist Included)

Finland Papa | K-Drama Viki Original Series (Bonus Watchlist Included)

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Finland Papa is a K-drama Viki Original series, released in 2023, that is only 6 episodes. Besides the fact that the title is unusual, it’s also an unusual story of love and healing. Coping With Grief and Moving On Finland Papa centers around the life of a young woman grieving the loss of her grandmother. In the first episode of this very short series, we meet Yu Ri (played by Kim Bo Ra, “My Only Love Song”). She is wearing the traditional black hanbok dress and standing alone in front of her grandmother’s memorial. You can immediately feel her grief, pain and sorrow. Not only has she lost her grandmother, but her father had also tragically passed away. They were her only family. Now she is left in the world all alone. How will she carry on? The episodes go back and forth between Yu Ri’s present life and her memories of times spent with her father and grandmother. What makes her circumstances even more sad is that she never

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | A Viki Original Historical Korean Drama Series

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | A Viki Original Historical Korean Drama Series

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The Secret Romantic Guesthouse is a Viki Original historical Korean drama series set during the Joseon Era. The literal title for this series is Flower Scholars’ Love Story.  This series is 18 episodes, released in 2023. A Young Crown Prince is Saved This is a common reoccurring event throughout the history of the ancient Korean kingdoms. Joseon is the last Korean Dynasty, and historical records indicate that its kings almost always rose to power after shedding the blood of their relatives. The storyline for The Secret Romantic Guesthouse begins with a young crown prince who barely escaped death. His father was been brutally slain by his uncle. Somehow he gets away, runs into the yard of a nobleman, and hides in a dog house. At that time, the nobleman who was the owner of the home had died and his young daughter was trying to honor him. However, there was a coup taking place at the palace, so nobody was attending her father’s memorial services. Soldiers who are chasing after

Joseon Attorney: A Morality | Historical Korean Drama Perfect For Fans of Woo Do-Hwan

Joseon Attorney: A Morality | Historical Korean Drama Perfect For Fans of Woo Do-Hwan

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Joseon Attorney: A Morality is a historical Korean drama series that stars Woo Do-Hwan. Fans of this popular South Korean actor are very pleased with his performance in this webtoon adaptation as the Joseon attorney Kang Han-Soo. For Money, Revenge, or Justice? Kang Han-Soo (played by Woo Do-Hwan, “My Country: The New Age”; “The King: Eternal Monarch”) was supposed to be dead. His father was falsely accused and executed. The false accusers then went to his home and killed his mother by hanging her, making it appear as a suicide. The people behind the brutal murder of his parents believed that he had died when their home was burned down. But he survived, grew up, and studied to become a lawyer. He has a childhood friend who helps him with various court cases. Initially, he creates the impression that he is only practicing law for the money. The reason he takes certain cases is that the noblemen he is fighting against had something to do with the unjust deaths of

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