https://movieweb.com Stay up to date with all of our most recent articles featuring topics from the K-Drama genre. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:29:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Hollywood has played around with the enemies-to-lovers trope dozens of times, knowing that just the right amount of friction can make a relationship all the more compelling. After all, nothing stirs the soul like a riveting on-screen romance that starts with a mutual disinterest. When it comes to the Korean drama sphere, there are few shows that nail this dynamic.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:31:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-enemies-to-lovers-korean-dramas/ When seeking the sweetest blend of romance and drama, well-crafted stories that encompass sociocultural issues and real-life concerns, look no further than Korean dramas or films as they have the very best. It comes as no surprise that Korean cinema has amassed a giant global community of fans who appreciate its consistently exceptional quality. Of course, many viewers are still on the hunt for more projects to satisfy their insatiable taste for the kind of drama, revenge, and unexpected plot twists that K-Dramas are famous for.

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:08:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-k-dramas-of-2023/ With hits shows like The Glory, Squid Game, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Itaewon Class, and Under the Queen's Umbrella breaking viewer records worldwide, K-dramas have been garnering more and more attention and accolades, as well as launching major actors into international fame. Such is the case of Song Hye-kyo, Park Eun-bin, and Lee Jung-jae, who have received many awards, or Park Seo-joon, who was cast as Prince Yan in the superhero saga, The Marvels, opposite Brie Larson.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:29:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/jang-hyuk-best-k-dramas/ “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine,” Rick Blaine regrettably utters with a heavy stench of whiskey on his breath. The unforgettable love triangle caught in the middle of 1942’s Casablanca was torn apart as Humphery Bogart’s Blaine and Ingrid Bergman’s Ilsa Lund negotiated their unsettled romance amidst the clamor of World War II. The illustrious film captured the hearts of Oscar voters as it went on to win Outstanding Motion Picture (the predecessor to the Best Picture Award) and continues to stun audiences today.

]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:41:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/past-lives-korean-romance-deserves-an-oscar-run/ In the vast world of K-dramas, it is easy to get sucked into the winding plot lines and lengthy episodes. You sometimes even spend hours immersed in your favorite drama’s twists and turns, closely following a character’s journey. While the longer run times allow every story to be fleshed out with precision, they can also pose the risk of including filler content or simply seeming too dull.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:31:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/k-dramas-no-boring-episodes/ Like English-language and Western television shows, Korean dramas are available in a wide variety of genres, too. When many think about Korean dramas, they think of some of the more iconic romance titles, like Crash Landing With You, or even the fantasy shows that weave romance in subtle ways. However, K-dramas are more than romance shows, and historical dramas are an excellent way to not only get one’s entertainment fix and binge-watch, but also a way to learn more about Korean history and culture. They may be fictional, but they are often based on real events and people.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:01:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/kdramas-set-in-the-joseon-dynasty/ K-dramas based on webtoons have become a tradition, thanks to their ever-growing popularity and newfound success in mainstream media. Over the years, we've seen our fair share of critically and commercially successful dramas that ended up being disasters. Sweet Home and Cheese in the Trap are good examples.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/weak-hero-season-2-k-drama-plot/ Although Seo In-guk has been a familiar face in Korean television and movies for over a decade now, the actor’s rise to the top has been consistent throughout the years. Born in southeastern Korea, Seo decided at the age of 10 that he wanted to become a singer. He grew up and moved to the capital city of Seoul to chase after this musical dream, and initially gained attention in 2009 after appearing on the Korean singing competition Superstar K. After winning the series’ first season, Seo began his career as a singer, finally achieving that childhood dream.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/seo-in-guk-tv-shows/ With a first-rate title like Concrete Utopia, expectations for South Korea's Oscar entry this year are already peaking. Then you hear that it's helmed by Um Tae-hwa, acclaimed director of Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2017), and your curiosity might just spike even more. Korean cinematic masterpieces are aplenty, and Concrete Utopia could perhaps be added to this elite list. Sure, it's somewhat mainstream, more commercial content, but its layers of psychological terror and statements on society make the end result a no-brainer for an Academy Award submission.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:44:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/concrete-utopia-review/ When Song Kang appeared in the Netflix Korean drama Love Alarm, it solidified his acting career in a way that had never been done for the young actor. Born in the suburbs of Seoul in Suwon, Song made his acting debut several years prior as a side character in the drama The Liar and His Lover, and, to start off his career, was appearing in music videos for Korean idols and singers. After playing another supporting role, he was cast as one of the leads in Love Alarm, which served as a springboard for his career. His next project, Sweet Home, is what launched Song into broader acclaim.

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