Tag: Romantic comedy
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Friday Drama Review: “Good Doctor”
“A long time ago, my brother said, ‘No matter how scared you are, you have to accomplish what you want to. That the one who endures and gets past everything is the coolest person in the world.’ To me, people and the world are scary. I remember my brother’s words and I gain strength.” —…
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Friday Drama Review: “The Master’s Sun”
The Hong Sisters strike again with a quirky fantasy-style romantic comedy. Storyline/Synopsis: My Rating 7/10 The Master’s Sun was one of the new ‘Ghost Dramas’ of the season. Tae Gong-sil suffers an accident and is left with the unwanted ability to see ghosts. Alone, and suffering from insomnia (those pesky specters…
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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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Friday Drama Review: “Dating Agency: Cyrano” Another fabulous installment in the Flower Boy Series
Will Cyrano, Playing Cupid in the Theatre, Overcome his Sense of Inadequacy or Will Roxanne Perish Rejected? Storyline/Synopsis: My Rating 8/10 Based very loosely on the famous Cyrano de Bergerac, Dating Agency: Cyrano introduces a modern and uniquely Korean flavor to a classic tale. Once a financially struggling theatre, The Theatre Cyrano has become…
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Friday Drama Review – “I Need Romance”
Filled with fun, penetratingly honest girlfriend-time conversations, “I Need Romance 2012” hits the spot for those looking for a drama with romance, humor, and yes, I’ll say it, a bit of steamy sexiness. The scenarios strike pretty to close to home with the abrupt, honest portrayal of human romantic relationships. No perfect, sweet, innocent…
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Friday Drama Review: “Incarnation of Money”
Is Money the Root of the 7 Deadly Sins? The eternal battle – winning at all costs verses leading a righteous life. A story of the redemption of some, for others, the inability to redeem one’s self. And money. Lots of money. BIG money. The kind of money that incites enormous greed and induces people to…
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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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Friday Drama Review: Lie to Me – Anytime
Lets return to 2011. There were several really great dramas that year including Tree with Deep Roots, 49 Days, Dream High, The Princess’ Man and Heartstrings – all of which are review-worthy, by the way. While listening to some exceptionally epic ballads issuing from my iPod, I was reminded of (and had to watch yet…
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