The disparate pieces of the puzzle are beginning to come together, but there's still no sign of a breakthrough. Everyone's feeling the strain as the investigation leads to another dead end, and human life once again takes a backseat to politics. At least Shi-mok and Yeo-jin get to share a few moments of camaraderie this... Continue Reading →
As time keeps passing and our missing prosecutor's chances of survival fall, those who are searching for him feel increasingly desperate. But the lies that surround this case are becoming very obvious, at least to our resident laser-eyed prosecutor, and it's only a matter of time before this cover-up begins to crumble. As some troubling... Continue Reading →
We're trying something new: a Little Yak! This is a short conversation about a single drama. In this first Little Yak, we talk about our first impressions of the new coming of age romance drama Record of Youth, starring Park Bo-gum and Park So-dam, which we were excited about not just because of those leads,... Continue Reading →
As we reach our halfway point, teammates are losing faith in each other, the lines of loyalty and authority continue to get more tangled, lies and truth mingle, and most importantly: time is running out in the search for our missing prosecutor. But who was really behind his disappearance? And will Shi-mok, Yeo-jin and their... Continue Reading →
In this Spoiled Yak, Anja and Yunah joined me to discuss the delightful, unconventional family drama My Unfamiliar Family. This layered, funny, warm, sometimes too real show is such a gem - we had nothing but praise for it but we still had so much to say! And we all agreed that it really adds... Continue Reading →
Things keep getting more complicated, as Yeo-jin and Shi-mok are pulled further in opposing directions by their superiors, and the web of corruption surrounding the Police-Prosecution Council continues to expand. Our protagonists have to gauge what they're willing to lose in the cause of justice—and what choices they even have. Anisa: This week's episodes were... Continue Reading →
Along with the first full meeting of the Police-Prosecution Council, Shi-mok and Yeo-jin also have to contend with unsolved cases, unexplained deaths, and metamorphosing chaebols. As old friends, frenemies, and new adversaries assemble, battle lines are drawn (or at least implied), and our heroes find themselves reluctantly facing off. Saya: It’s surprising how gripping you... Continue Reading →
Anisa: We've been waiting long and impatiently for the follow-up to 2017's epic, dense, and cerebral thriller Stranger, or as we're used to calling it, Forest of Secrets, which is a beloved show around here. It's the first drama we'll be reviewing weekly on the blog, and we're super excited to have some friends of... Continue Reading →
If you aren't completely exhausted from listening to Part 1 of our discussion of representation in K-drama, here's the second instalment! In this one we tackle particular aspects of relationships, body image, and ableism in a deeper way than we've been able to before. In Part 2 of Representation in Dramaland, we analyze the trend... Continue Reading →
It's a new month! And as you can see from the extremely biased header, there's only one premiere that matters to us in August. Shi-mok and Yeo-jin, get on my screen already! 1 | Don’t Let Go of Your Mind / 놓지마 정신줄 MDL Aug 6, Thu, 10 eps, JTBC Family sitcom Stars: Jung Sang-hoon,... Continue Reading →
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