This is Part 1 of a special edition of What's Up in Dramaland where we discuss why representation matters, and cover depictions of race and identity specifically. We called for your input, you responded spectacularly! (See the bottom of this post for a link to everyone's comments.) We're really excited to bring you this two-part… Continue reading 65. Representation in Dramaland: Race and Identity
Backstreet Rookie In many ways, I think the less time spent talking about SBS's Backstreet Rookie, the better, but unfortunately, we need to talk about it because it has Problems. Big ones. And I don't just mean the questionable casting, because—against all common sense and public conversation—this is the show that went one better and… Continue reading Diversity in Dramaland: K-dramas and Racial Stereotypes
I don't know about you guys, but I've been waiting a while for a proper Long Yak! We finally manage to reconvene (for the first time since the Year-end Yak!), and catch up on all the stuff that had gone down in our accidental hiatus. But that's nothing to the way literally the entire world… Continue reading 57. TLY – Crash Landing on You | Itaewon Class | Doctor Romantic 2 | Black Dog
New decade, new dramas. Isn't it crazy that it's already 2020? Still, the passage of time means the arrival of new dramas, and here's to hoping for a year well-spent. Remember: if you're not feeling it, it's okay to drop it! (Or maybe I'm the only one who needs that reminder, haha.) It's a quiet… Continue reading K-drama Premieres: January 2020
