ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Understanding Japanese colonial era K-dramas
We take a look at South Korean history to help K-drama enthusiasts understand more about their favourite Japanese colonial era K-dramas.
The best episodes of Run BTS
Two years after their music debut, BTS debuted in the reality show realm with Run BTS.
Unique Korean drama concepts
K-drama trends come and go. One year it’s ghosts, next it’s robots. We take a look at the most unique tropes of all.
Korean web dramas vs K-dramas
Web dramas have risen in popularity, appealing to today’s adoration of short form content. But could the format’s success be the death knell for lengthy Korean dramas?
[Review] NCT YUTA’s ‘High & Low The Worst X’
The latest movie in the Japanese franchise has been dividing fans and critics alike, but praise has been pouring in for NCT’s YUTA.
[Film Review] ‘A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea’
Director Kim Mi-young’s A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea (절해고도) serves as a reminder that life in Korea isn’t all the glitzy lights of Seoul.
[Review] ‘j-hope IN THE BOX’
“When I get back to Seoul, I’ll busy with meetings and whatnot, I’ll be back to being J-Hope” — BTS superstar J-Hope has delighted fans with his behind-the-scenes documentary, but what is IN THE BOX really about?
[Film Review] BTS Yet to Come
ARMYs all over the world have been simmering with excitement at being able to see the seven members in glorious HD and with the theatrical release of the Yet to Come concert held in Busan during October 2022.
‘The Thieves’ Korean cinematic legacy
It’s been 10 years since the release of 도둑들 (‘Dodukdeul’ or ‘The Thieves’). We spoke to the film’s director and producer to explore why the movie’s female characters had such a crucial role in cementing its successful legacy.
‘Decision to Leave’ makes UK debut
South Korean director Park Chan-wook made his name with ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’. This year, he tried his hand at a romantic crime thriller with ‘Decision to Leave’. But what is it about? And is it worth the watch?