Tag: Korean
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Friday Drama Review: “Monstar”
A little music… A little drama… A lotta fun! Storyline/Synopsis: My Rating 6/10 Min Se-yi is a transfer student from New Zealand, of all places. There she herded sheep and recuperated from the trauma of losing her father. Back in Korea once again, she cheerfully attends school and quickly makes a name for…
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The Return of the Infamous Mut Jin Saram Tee Shirt !!!
Making it’s thrilling come-back to the Asian Cultural Festival, the Official “Mut Jin Saram” Tee Shirt. AVAILABLE IN SIZE S-XL FOR $15 CONTACT KKONNECTMEDIA@GMAIL.COM TO ORDER A PIECE OF KOREAN COUTURE!!! Donning Tee Shirt May Cause: Vertigo from Looking so Fly! Extended Glances from Korean Celebrities! Chills from Looking so Cool! Exponential Increase in Aegyo!…
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Friday Drama Review – “Dae Jang Geum”
A Jewel in the Korean Drama Scene Another drama from 2003, Dae Jang Geum is a historical classic that had been sitting on the “To Be Watched” list long enough. Tackling a 54-episode drama may sound daunting, but some dramas need to be seen for their historical significance. Although based on a true historical…
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Friday Drama Review – “Queen of Ambition”
Monarch of Madness? Perhaps Not. Ambition. Passion. Revenge. The series “Queen of Ambition” wrapped up its final episode with much weeping and nose-blowing, but all plot-lines were neatly tied up and finished. It felt, when all was said and done, that all 24 episodes were needed to fully develop the nefarious tale and all…
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Friday Drama Review – “That Winter, the Wind Blows”
Classic Melodrama – Prepare to Cry. High-tension melodrama may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but add a few gangsters, throw in a spunky, in-your-face wanna-be girlfriend, exploit great cinematography and put it together with fabulous music and you might even entice the most hard-core melo-haters. Superb performances by Song Hye Kyo and Jo…
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How to Avoid Being Bitten By a Korean Vampire
How to Avoid Being Bitten By a Korean Vampire: A pseudo-scientific survival guide The other day I was asked by a Korean friend a very unusual question “What is your blood type?”. I stared blankly wondering if this person worked for the Red Cross, made a weird Twilight reference, or was just so uninterested talking…
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Friday Drama Review – “City Hall”
Kim Sun Ah for Mayor! Hurrah! Whenever your mood is in need of a pick-me-up, any drama casting Kim Sun Ah in the lead is sure to the remedy. In terms of comedic timing, few actresses today can touch her unique vocal style and physical comedy. “City Hall” is a great example of silliness…
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Friday Drama Review: “World Within”
Uaka “The World They Live In” – Hidden Jewel Among Dramas [Soju Drama Queen] Review of “The World that They Live in 그들이사는세상” Falling under the heading of “How in the heck did I miss this one?”, ‘World Within’, also known as ‘The World That They Live In’, is a hidden gem, to be sure.…
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[MangezAvecFateh] Loving HUE Na Eotteokhae What Should I Do?
[MangezAvecFateh] Loving HUE Na Eotteokhae What Should I Do? Good Golly Miss Molly, this is not an Asian Market article! *hyperventilates a little*. Surely I have nothing more to contribute, Na Eotteokhae? But wait… My trips to Asian Markets seldom are just to the markets alone, often times I will visit the peripheral stores around…
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