Claudia Kim

EXCLUSIVE: Chun Woo-hee unpacks complexities of The Atypical Family; dynamic chemistry with Jang Ki-yong & her favourite Indian movies: “I like The Lunchbox and The White Tiger”

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EXCLUSIVE: Chun Woo-hee unpacks complexities of The Atypical Family; dynamic chemistry with Jang Ki-yong & her favourite Indian movies: “I like The Lunchbox and The White Tiger”

For fans of Disney’s 2021 masterpiece Encanto, a recent Korean drama offered a taste of familiar magic. The Atypical Family, which recently concluded its run on Netflix, took viewers on a journey with the Bok family, a village clan with fantastical abilities not unlike the Madrigals. However, this family’s magic faced a unique challenge – … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Jang Ki-yong unpacks the role of time-travelling superhero in The Atypical Family; building dynamic with Chun Woo-hee & admiration for Park So-i: “The acting chemistry was good”

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EXCLUSIVE: Jang Ki-yong unpacks the role of time-travelling superhero in The Atypical Family; building dynamic with Chun Woo-hee & admiration for Park So-i: “The acting chemistry was good”

For fans of Disney’s 2021 masterpiece Encanto, a recent Korean drama offered a taste of familiar magic. The Atypical Family, which recently concluded its run on Netflix, took viewers on a journey with the Bok family, a village clan with fantastical abilities not unlike the Madrigals. However, this family’s magic faced a unique challenge – … Read more

Netflix K-drama midseason recap: The Atypical Family – Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee in fantasy romance that fires the imagination

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Netflix K-drama midseason recap: The Atypical Family – Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee in fantasy romance that fires the imagination

This article contains spoilers. Lead cast: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, Claudia Kim Latest Nielsen rating: 4.2 per cent Writers of Korean dramas love to incorporate novel fantastical elements into their stories. These help jazz up the usual storylines we have come to expect from them, be they about romance, family or corporate malfeasance. … Read more

The Atypical Family Mid-Season Review: Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee starrer K-drama explores the story of a fractured family with fading superpowers

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The Atypical Family Mid-Season Review: Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee starrer K-drama explores the story of a fractured family with fading superpowers

Remember Disney’s 2021 movie Encanto? In a vibrant Colombian village, the Madrigal family lives in a magical house, Casita. Each member, blessed with a unique gift, serves the community. Mirabel, however, feels like an outsider. Unlike her flower-wielding sister Isabela or super-strong Luisa, Mirabel has no magical talent. But when the magic surrounding their home … Read more

Netflix K-drama The Atypical Family: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee lead charming fantasy marred by fat shaming

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Netflix K-drama The Atypical Family: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee lead charming fantasy marred by fat shaming

Gwi-joo resorts to drink and barricades himself in his room away from his family, which includes his neglected young daughter I-na (Park So-yi, Mouse), who buries herself in her smartphone games, another modern affliction which has prevented whatever power she possesses from manifesting itself yet. Gwi-joo’s mother, Man-heum (Go Doo-shim, Curtain Call), brought her family … Read more

Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 Ending Explained: Deaths, Time Travel & Lookalikes – Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer season 1 ends with wildest cliffhanger

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Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 Ending Explained: Deaths, Time Travel & Lookalikes – Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer season 1 ends with wildest cliffhanger

South Korean actors Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee showed immense skill and versatility in Gyeongseong Creature Part 1, which premiered in December 2023. The show was already a talk of the town prior to its release for its fresh story, stellar cast, a colonial plotline, all with an adequate amount of horror and … Read more

Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee unite in snowy first glimpse of season 2 of Gyeongseong Creature, see photos

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Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee unite in snowy first glimpse of season 2 of Gyeongseong Creature, see photos

South Korean actors Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee joined forces in the enthralling period monster K-drama Gyeongseong Creature. Under the direction of ace director Chung Dong Hoon, the first part premiered on December 22, followed by the second part on January 5, 2024. A Netflix rarity, the show secured a double-season order from … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Gyeongseong Creature star Park Seo Joon on balancing weighty roles and emotional well-being: “It almost feels like walking on a tightrope”

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EXCLUSIVE: Gyeongseong Creature star Park Seo Joon on balancing weighty roles and emotional well-being: “It almost feels like walking on a tightrope”

Over a week ago, South Korean actors Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee united for a period monster K-drama titled Gyeongseong Creature. Helmed by Chung Dong Hoon, the part arrived on December 22 followed by part 2 on January 5, 2024. It is also one of the rare Korean dramas, on Netflix, that received … Read more

Gyeongseong Creature Review: Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee lead the fight in historical Netflix monster K-drama set during Japanese occupation of Korea

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Gyeongseong Creature Review: Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee lead the fight in historical Netflix monster K-drama set during Japanese occupation of Korea

As the year comes to a close, South Korea’s buzziest stars Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee team up for a supernatural K-drama. One of the highly anticipated dramas of the year, Gyeongseong Creature premiered on December 22, 2023 on Netflix with seven episodes with a part 2 set for January 2024 premiere. Set … Read more