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Eulachacha Waikiki: A Happy Place for the Dreamers

  Whether you are someone who is busy chasing your dream right now, or someone who is uncertain about your actual dream, the Korean drama "Eulachacha Waikiki" is for you. Three men run a guesthouse named Waikiki at Itaewon, South Korea. Kang Dong Goo (Kim Jung Hyun), the “CEO” of the place, dreams of becoming a movie director, but he is without luck. Lee Jun Ki (Lee Yi Kyung), the son of a famous actor, wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps but has only been given minor roles. Bong Du Shik (Son Seung Won) is an aspiring scenario writer, who has written a flop online novel so far. They are facing bankruptcy and barely able to pay their rent when a mysterious baby suddenly appeared. They could have brought her to the police station but decided to keep her until someone comes to fetch her.  It didn’t take them long to wait because the baby’s mother, Han Yoon Ah (Jung In Sun) appeared to get her back.  With no place to go, the three friends offered her to stay in the gue...

Radio Romance Review │ 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch ‘Radio Romance’

  After 16 episodes, 'Radio Romance' signed off the air on March 21, 2018, leaving fans of the show both cheering for Song Geu Rim and Ji Soo Ho's love story and hoping for Lee Gang to find his own love in India. For those who haven't watched the drama yet, check out these five reasons why you should watch this Radio Romance. Warning: spoiler ahead! 1. The Daebak Tandem of Kim So-Hyun and Yoon Doo Joon Radio Romance was Kim So-Hyun's first drama as an adult. Yet, despite the pressure, she still managed to deliver Song Geu Rim's character well. Add Yoon Doo Joon's oozing charisma and excellent portrayal of Ji Soo Ho's character, and we got an awesome couple. Despite the 10-year age gap, there is still the undeniable chemistry between them that would make anyone want to watch it again repeatedly. 2. You'll love Song Geu Rim and Ji Soo  Ho's story of first love. In the first episode, when Soo Ho saw Geu Rim walking back and forth in front of the ele...

Double the Thrill with Switch: Change the World

  Seeing double? It’s Jang Geun Suk playing the roles of a con artist and a prosecutor in the SBS drama, Switch. Playing, not just one, but two roles, Jang Geun Suk is back with a legal-crime drama,  Switch: Change the World  as Sa Do Chan, a con artist who failed to become a prosecutor and Baek Joon Soo, a prosecutor who is a stickler for rules. The drama began on March 28, 2018 with a thrilling first episode, showing Sa Do Chan dressed as a prosecutor and off to raid an illegal gambling den. However, it turned out that it was actually part of his plan to con one man! The prosecutor he was copying, Baek Joon Soo, got in a car accident while in the middle of investigating a huge drug case. His junior, Oh Ha Ra decided to pursue the con artist, Sa Do Chan to pose as Baek Joon Soo and meet with the person who held important evidence to the case. Yet, Ha Ra had no idea that Do Chan would con the prosecutors, themselves and try to run away. The succeeding episodes are as exci...

7 Touching Korean Movies that Aren’t ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’

As much as we love watching Korean dramas, we are also hooked on movies made in South Korea. It’s just proof of how good Koreans are at telling stories that don’t just make you laugh, or amazed, but also touch your heart. Below are seven of the many Korean movies, other that the tear-jerking, heart-wrenching  Miracle in Cell No. 7  that will surely warm your heart. My Annoying Brother/ Hyung  (2017) A film starring Jo Jung Suk, EXO’s D.O. and Park Shin Hye. It is labeled as a comedy, but you may add it to the drama category for the heartwarming scenes that will leave you in tears. The movie tells the story of Doo Shik (Joo Jung Suk) and his younger step-brother, Doo Young (D.O.). Doo Shik is jailed for fraud, while Doo Young is a promising judo athlete, who went blind due to a competitive match. Using his brother’s situation, Doo Shik pleads with the parole board for his release from prison. Upon coming home, he found the house in disarray and Doo Young shut away from the...

Eight Must-Watch Legal Dramas for the Fans

Stuck on what to watch next? Check out below a list of recommended legal dramas for binge-watching. Imagine attending a court hearing – the judge was Im Ba Reun (Infinite’s L), the prosecutor was Yoo Jae Chan (Lee Jong-Suk) and the plaintiff’s attorney was Seo Jin Woo (Yoo Seung Ho). Would you still want a court recess? Recently, we saw a trend in legal dramas. Series after series we saw prosecutors and attorneys pursuing bad guys and bringing justice to everyone. With this, we bring you a list of legal dramas recommended for Korean drama fans. 1. I Can Hear Your Voice (2013) This is perhaps one of the best Korean dramas so far, but then, there are lots of wonderful dramas, right? I Can Hear Your Voice  tells the story of Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young), a lawyer who doesn’t hold the virtue of her profession at all, and Soo Ha (Lee Jong Suk), an exemplary high school student with the ability to read other person’s mind. What We Love About This Drama From the storyline to the characters, th...