Netflix K-drama Love Scout midseason recap: romcom loses way after an engaging start

Netflix K-drama Love Scout midseason recap: romcom loses way after an engaging start

This article contains mild spoilers. Lead cast: Han Ji-min, Lee Joon-hyuk Latest Nielsen rating: 10.9 per cent Appearances can be deceiving. Corporate headhunters employ a variety of techniques to match people and positions, but the main document they rely on is a résumé. However, a résumé can only ever be a summary – it never … Read more

Disney+ K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born midseason recap – Kim Tae-ri’s musical triumph

Disney+ K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born midseason recap – Kim Tae-ri’s musical triumph

This article contains mild spoilers. Lead cast: Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Eun-chae, Kim Yoon-hye Latest Nielsen rating: 12.85 per cent Yoon Jeong-nyeon, a spirited singing sensation from the southwestern Korean city of Mokpo, is portrayed by Kim Tae-ri in the period musical drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. She occupies a curious … Read more

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born Review: Kim Tae Ri hits all the right notes exploring a young woman’s quest of greatness in musical period K-drama

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born Review: Kim Tae Ri hits all the right notes exploring a young woman’s quest of greatness in musical period K-drama

Kim Tae Ri has emerged as one of the most compelling talents in the K-drama landscape, consistently showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft. Her selective approach to roles—often appearing in only one or two projects each year—creates a buzz that resonates with audiences and critics alike. In 2023, she captivated viewers in the … Read more

The Sin movie review: Korean horror starring Kim Yoon-hye is stylish but underwhelming

The Sin movie review: Korean horror starring Kim Yoon-hye is stylish but underwhelming

2/5 stars This debut feature from South Korean director Han Dong-seok broaches disparate themes, from nefarious supernatural forces to the filmmaking process itself. These crowd-pleasing elements are too often eclipsed, however, by the artistic flourishes of a fledgling filmmaker still searching for a style to call his own – his film touches on various genres … Read more