Korean dramas-films, TV series
Full meal story deals. Eclectic Menu. Entirely Subjective ratings based on personal "enjoyment/appreciation" factors. Forewarning-often there's food and lots of eating, so have ramyeon, kimchi, soju and rice ready. Or beer & fried chicken if you prefer.Seriously. If you're not hooked on instant noodles by The Host then try watching the butcher shop scenes of Beyond Evil and see what those do for your appetite. Oh there's Grandma's Noodles Shop thanks to Divorce Attorney Shin and Attorney Woo loves gimbap so prepare accordingly. Our Blues' fish market might drive you crazy. There's also health food as medicine via Recipe for Farewell. Hmmm.. Note, these are listed in no particular order so there is no ranking. Plus, all have been viewed/being viewed as aired with current series. Enjoy.
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- StarsMin Nam-koongAhn Eun-jinKim Tae-hoonA love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasionBeautifully filmed. Great performances across the board. Min Namkoong is brilliant. Ahn Eun-jin is delightful as the spirited sly fox Lady Yoo. The supporting cast shines. The script is wonderful. Visually beautiful. Spot on musical score. Romance. Comedy. Tragedy. Action. Adventure. it's all here. Don't miss the fox among the dead and dying scenes. Am currently not aware of that employed elsewhere to such effect--but that could be just my ignorance. Note: In an award acceptance speech, Min Namkoong said that Jin Young Hwang spent five years writing the script/story of My Dearest. He thanked her for creating such a wonderful drama. Impressive. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsLee Bo-youngLee Chung-AhKim Sang-hoThe story of a woman who, after her husband disappears one day, tracks down the secret behind his disappearance and encounters a large truth that is too much to handle.
- StarsPark Hyung-sikPark Shin-hyeYoon ParkOnce rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance - each facing life's worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other.Two doctors having a very rough ride. The support role relationship dynamics could take this in good directions. Note that depression, burnout, psychological abuse, PTSD, family pressures and social stigma and connected mental health issues are highlighted. There's an effort to strike a balance between the serious personal issues and the positive elements of life which can get lost in the struggle. Eight episodes in and the waters are getting deeper. Definitely continuing viewing to see how things develop/unfold in this mirror of pressures of living well in current mainstream society. Plus, there's plenty of food and drink, because people do need meals. Also, best movie theater seats ever seen!
- StarsKim Hyun-jooHao FengTom ChoiA story in which ominous things continue and the secrets of the family are revealed as they suddenly inherit the family mountain from their uncle, whom they had forgotten.Horror genre creepy at times. Watch at night with the lights off for full effect. Suspect there's an homage to Edgar Allan Poe's stories in the final episodes.
- StarsLee Dong-wookKim Hye-junJo Han-sunAn action drama in which a niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall, faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death.More than just great action here-like how to raise a girl to survive in a violent hostile world. Works for me. Heads up, the focus on guns/weapons to this extreme degree is "new" for kdramas. It's been a relief to NOT see guns constantly. But here they're an integral part of the story.
- CreatorGgomabiStarsChoi Woo-sikSon Suk-kuLee Hee-joonWhen one accidental killing leads to another, an ordinary young man finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective.Shhhh... are there really any accidents or it is all fate unraveling? There's a hell of a lot to seriously think about here. It's not a get your thrill fill drama. A very fine scrip with excellent performances.
- StarsChae Jong-hyeopSong Ji-hyoNam Ji-hyunThis series tells the stories of desperate people who come by to eat a magical dish with the hopes of having their personal wishes granted, even at the expense of their own souls.Meals, wishes, and heart burns....mmmm... Did a T-bone steak ever look so sinfully delicious?
- DirectorPark Shin-wooStarsHan Suk-kyuSon Ye-jinGo SooA pawnbroker is found murdered in a remote town. Police suspect that he was murdered by an acquaintance, as even the most experienced investigator on the case could identify no signs of resistance. Three people come under suspicion but all of them have perfect alibis and the investigation comes to a standstill. One year later, one of them is found dead and the original murder case becomes even more mysterious. Almost fifteen years pass and the lead inspector, now approaching retirement, reflects on the only case he could not solve in an otherwise successful career. Haunted by a sense of responsibility and guilt that he caused suffering by letting the murder case go unsolved, he decides to re-investigate. His persistent search brings attention to the long forgotten case and reveals a hidden relationship between the victim's son and the neighborhood woman's daughter. As their love grows, more crimes happen. As their sin grows, the inspector's chase comes closer to them.
- StarsJung Woo-sungShin Hyeon-binPark Jin-jooA healing melodrama about the fate of Cha Jin-woo, a deaf person who is used to express emotions through pictures instead of words, and Jeong Moo-eun, who expresses her heart with her voice.Communication is at the heart of this drama--how, why, what, when-- and I think that's what's really hooked me six episodes in. We don't usually have to be patient and wait for others to work out how to communicate effectively and how to listen/hear/comprehend, but here it plays out again and again. Update forthcoming as episodes air. Update-- art plus love plus obstacles of deaf/hearing couple moving thru the mainstream flow. Quiet depths.
- StarsJu Ji-hoonJun Ji-hyunOh Jung-seSet against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, it depicts the story of rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park who climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions of the mountain.This has everything--including why you never want to get caught in floods and fires. Lots of flashbacks for back stories. Excellent female lead--what a role for any actress. Demon Seo is just all out great.
- StarsLee HaneeLee Jong-WonLee Ki-wooA noblewoman marries into the left state minister's family, only for her new husband to die the same day. She lives as a widow by day, and escapes her reclusive life by night helping those in need using her martial arts skills.Lady Ninja time!!!
- StarsKim Soo-hyunSeo Ye-jiOh Jung-seAn extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.Ahh, the power of truth telling insightful fairy tales....
- StarsYoon Shi-YoonKyung Soo-jinLee Hang-naA sci-fi melodrama about a man who tries to protect his beloved from a serial killer in a parallel universe.Get your ticket punched for an unexpected destination point. See if you can guess where this is going. Great for a betting pool with pals.
- StarsBang MinahMin Nam-koongOn Joo-WanGong Shim rents out her rooftop room to a pro-bono lawyer in order to fund her art study abroad, consequently turning her life upside down.Like most Korean dramas this one mixes comedy with a strong dose of human corruption, mystery and romance.Comic highlight of seeing Min Namkoong's very happy face via the inside of a microwave oven. Kudos to whoever came up with that camera play. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsRen HanamiEllAlexandra Bokyun ChunAn accomplished fixer for a powerful business conglomerate jumps into politics to make a headstrong civil rights lawyer the next mayor of Seoul.Serious political drama with moral corruption overflow. Can "good" ever get the upper hand? Multiple strong female roles.
- DirectorKwang-bin KimStarsHa Jung-wooYool HeoKim Nam-gilAfter Sang-Won's daughter Yi-Na goes missing in their new home, a mysterious man approaches him and tells him to look for her in the closet.Horror sans buckets of blood. O gee, who knew this was possible. And a back story too.
- StarsTaecyeonWon Ji-anPark Kang-hyunA romance drama about a semi-human vampire named Seon Woo-hyeol, who failed to become a human by a day out of 100 years, and a woman Joo In-hae, who doesn't have a single human decency, starting to live together and finding true warmth.How often do vampire stories make you laugh?
- DirectorJason YuStarsKim Gook HeeYoon Kyung-hoLee Sun-kyunA young, expectant wife must figure out how to stop her husband's nightmarish sleepwalking habits before he harms himself or his family.A horror film that gets inside your head and sets up housekeeping for a long time after the credits roll. Respect.
- DirectorPark Hoon-jungStarsKim Seon-hoKang Tae-JuKim Kang-woo"The Childe" focuses on a man born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother who aspires to be a boxer. He travels back to Korea in the hopes of tracking down his father, and in the process, he gets mixed up with some bad people.Nothing is quite what it seems from the get go. Keep watching after the credits seem to start. Not for the faint of heart. Some serious violence erupts again and again and again. With considerable dark humor running amok.
- DirectorRyu Seung-wanStarsKim Hye-suYum Jung-ahZo In-sungAn action crime film set in the 1970s in a small, peaceful village by the sea where two women get unexpectedly caught up in a high-stakes smuggling scheme.Let's start with: Winner of Blue Dragon Award for Best Picture 2023. Visually wonderful--especially under water scenes. Excellent recreation of 70s culture via clothes, cars, goods. Personally I consider this boiling down to a literal war between the sexes. Not sure which fight scene I appreciate more--the one underwater or the one in the hotel. Take your pick.Great female leads. Oh the mix and match red suits!!!!!
- StarsKim Byeong-cheolMin Nam-koongNaraDoctor Prisoner centers around an ace doctor in a university hospital's emergency care center, a skilled professional who treats his patients with full devotion and without discrimination.The synopsis doesn't do justice to all that's happening in this series. View on KOCOWA tv.
- DirectorKim Seong-hunStarsBurn GormanJu Ji-hoonMarcin DorocinskiA young diplomat is assigned the task of carrying the ransom money to rescue an abducted diplomat in Lebanon, and a local taxi driver accidently gets involved in the mission.If you're looking for action you've found it--along with some unexpected humor, creative problem solving, and loyalty among those often unseen and silent. It's a very fast two hours.
- StarsJung Taek-hyunKim Mu-yeolKim Mi-kyungA sudden tragedy brings the wife of an assemblyman out of her private life and forces her to confront family secrets and her own troubling past.O this is far more devilish than it appears at the start. Serious treatment of how people deal with sexual assault--and the consequences thereof. That's just part of the drama.
- StarsKong Hyo-jinLee Sun-kyunLee Hanee"Pasta" is an unconventional love story that revolves around the kitchen of an Italian restaurant, La Sfera.Second episode had me in the kitchen playing with angel hair pasta--sigh. Damn Chef Lee Sun-kyun! Do yourself a favor and have your favorite pasta dish made for eating while watching. Seriously--food often takes center stage in this comic romance between two quirky individuals--it's love at goldfish rescue--and the excellent cooking closeups are bound to activate taste buds.
- StarsAhn Eun-jinKim Kyung-NamPark Soo-youngA human melodrama in which a woman who is terminally ill and a man whose life is in the gutters are entangled in a murder case and become someone precious in each other's life.If you could take one person "with" you when you're on your way out who might that be? Oh yeah that nasty fellow down the street abusing his daughter needs to go asap and someone ought to do something about him. Gee, your hospice room-mates agree so let the 'bonding' begin. Among other story lines. Uncomfortable ethical queries. Shhh, there's also a love story here.
- StarsJi Chang-wookSooyoung ChoiSung Dong-ilYoon Gyeo Rye lived at an orphanage and spent time in prison. He struggles to have a normal life. He volunteers at a hospice. There, he works with volunteer team leader Kang Tae Sik and nurse Seo Yeon Joo.Finding reasons to live at a hospice center--that's the ticket for our male lead. Team Genie seems like a wonderful concept to moi.
- StarsYoon Sang-HyunHwang Chan-sungLee Yo-wonCoworkers Nam Jung-gi and Ok Da-jung have contrasting nice and nasty temperaments. Will Jung-gi's goodness ignite Da-jung's anger or will he cool her fury?O the dysfunctions of the work place. Well, Ms. Temper refuses to let it all slide. And there will be consequences for Nam Jung-Gi. Huge ones.
- StarsJoo WonLee Joo-wooJo Han-chulA comic action drama in which a veiled cultural asset thief 'Skunk' and an unofficial cultural asset recovery team 'Karma' unite against those who cannot be judged by the law.Hey, it's fun. A lot of fun.
- DirectorSung-bo ShimStarsKim Yoon-seokPark Yoo-chunHan YeriA fishing-boat crew takes on a dangerous commission to smuggle a group of illegal immigrants from China to Korea.A very, very INTENSE boat ride. Great film based on real "event".
- StarsHan Suk-kyuKim Seo-hyeongYang Kyung-wonChang Wook, who does not know how to cook, starts making food with love and care for his ex-wife, who has terminal colon cancer.Gave this a chance because of the male lead and was glad I did. There's food--all the time--and caring, compassion, kindness--things not often at the center of television. Note that the IMDb description really sells this engaging drama very very short. Don't pass it by because of it because there's more here about relationships than dealing with end-stage cancer. Watch on KOCOWA.
- StarsPark Ji-hoonChoi Hyun-wookHong KyungYeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.Some dramas are more surprisingly well done than others. Watch on KOCOWA.
- StarsMin Nam-koongKim Seol-hyunLee Chung-AhIt's a story about what happened in a village 28 years ago that relates to the string of murders that have been occurring in the present day.Mystery crime drama with its unique elements.
- CreatorYun-Gyun LeeStarsKim Woo-binSong Seung-heonKang You-SeokA legendary delivery driver "5-8" with exceptional battle skills And a refugee "Sawol" who dreams of following in his footsteps.The way things are going on planet Earth this could be the future.Canned air and water--and refugees. Visually impressive at times.
- StarsJi Chang-wookHwang In-YoupLisa YamadaWhen she was little, Yun Ai dreamed of becoming a magician. But in reality, she's just a high school student who can't even afford new socks. After meeting a mysterious magician at a carnival, she decides to follow her dream.IMDb description sells this so very short. Drama/mystery.
- StarsLee Yeong-aeKim Hye-junKim Hae-sookA reclusive ex-cop reenters the game as an insurance investigator, searching for clues in crime scenes perfectly staged by a serial killer in her midst.Aka Inspector Koo. If Colombo was a video game junkie ... Yeah, it's the trench coat action.
- StarsHwang Jung-minIm Yoon-ahLee Seung-joonA sympathetic and humane office drama based in a newspaper company, about the dilemma between the survival and conscience of reporters.O the media.
- DirectorTae-hwa EomStarsLee Byung-hunPark Seo-joonPark Bo-youngSurvivors from a massive earthquake struggle for a new life in Seoul.How to not make a bad situation better. How one person can have a huge impact--negative and positive. Actually a rather scary and disturbing story about the choices made by people regarding survival in a desperate scenario. Blue Dragon Award for Best Actor for Lee Byung Hun. Definitely well deserved for his performance. Nominated for Best Film. Winner Best Director Uhm Tae-Hwa.
- StarsHan Hyo-jooPark Hyung-sikJo Woo-jinAn apocalyptic thriller that takes place in a time in which infectious diseases have become the new normal.A great study of human nature under pressure. Greed is a crazy motivator. And the strange power of couples....hmmmm.
- StarsShin Min-aKim Seon-hoGina SuA big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.Once it gets rolling it rolls pretty well for a romance drama.
- StarsCho Seung-wooPark Shin-hyeAndrew LeeAn unfathomable incident introduces a genius engineer to dangerous secrets of the world, and to a woman from the future who's come looking for him.Sci-fi, time travel, with a great female lead. Requires paying attention.
- StarsKang Ha-neulLee Yoo-youngKim Sang-hoAfter going undercover for an investigation, Kim Yo Han experiences a crisis and ends up struggling to try to obtain a hand of cards that will change his fate as he gambles in prison.Going undercover can be lethal.
- StarsOh Jung-seMin Nam-koongYoo Joon-sangIn modern society, journalism has lost its integrity and journalists who focus on the facts have disappeared. However, we've seen that there are still journalists who seek the truth, and if there is at least one person who is willing to look, the truth will come out from the darkness. Here we have two journalists. One is a "media jackal", a journalist who will write any story, fact or fiction, in order to get views, and the other is a "vegetative journalist" who hasn't been able to write a single article for five years. These two journalists, with the help of a prosecutor work together in order to seek the truth.Kind of crazy media corruption story vs loose cannon jackal jurnos. AKA Distorted. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsKim Myung-sooChoi Min-sooYeonwooThe story of Jang Ho-woo, a high school graduate accountant, realizing justice against the absurdity of a giant accounting firm.It's the accounting games.
- StarsKim Hee-seonLee Hyun-wookCha Ji-yeonThrough an exclusive matchmaking agency, women strive to marry a desirable bachelor and into the highest echelon of society.One woman with a mission. Sorry, it's not sex.
- DirectorHun JangStarsSong Kang-hoThomas KretschmannYoo Hae-jinA widowed father and taxi driver who drives a German reporter from Seoul to Gwangju to cover the 1980 uprising, soon finds himself regretting his decision after being caught in the violence around him.One person making a huge difference by enabling another person to make a huge difference. An incredible performance by Song Kang-ho. Watch on KOCOWA.
- StarsYoo Seung-hoPark Min-YoungMin Nam-koongJin-Woo is a young man with the condition of Hyperthymesia, which allows him to remember everything in details. In order to prove that his father is innocence, he becomes a lawyer and make a team to solve different cases using his memory.Thriller where the BAD guy steals the show. Go figure. Min Namkoong being evil for all it's worth.
- StarsKim Go-eunNam Ji-hyunWi Ha-joonThe exciting story of three sisters with a close bond who grew up in poverty then become embroiled in a major incident and face off against the wealthiest family in the nation.This is not a remake of the Alcott story. Thankfully. This entails a lot of suspect "found" money--and what to do with it.
- StarsRainKim BumKim You-JinCha Young Min is a genius doctor but arrogant and selfish. One day, he gets involved in an unexpected case; his spirit possesses another doctor's body. These two doctors are complete opposites, with personalities and medical abilities.Fantasy concept that plays out surprisingly well.
- CreatorYang Hee-seungStarsJeon Do-yeonJung Kyung-hoLee Bong-ryunRetired ex national team female handball player has become a grocery store owner in order to look after her family while she grapples with her daughter's tutor's eating disorder.The serious nature of the education context gets much needed relief via the romance which has its own twists. Family issues.
- StarsHwang Jeong-eumYook Sung-jaeChoi Won-youngA young man with an unique ability begins working for a centuries-old bar owner who resolves her customers' emotional troubles by entering their dreams.Yes, there is a tent bar. NOT a Mystic Pizza remake. It's a lot more fun than that.
- StarsMin Nam-koongKim Ji-eunChoi Dae-hoonA story of a lawyer with unusual style who only charges 1,000 won (roughly 1 dollar) for his service to fight for clients that are up against the richest and most privileged.This is far more than a comic romp. Great performances with great script. Careful with the flash backs--pay attention because they're important. Love story embedded.
- StarsChae Jong-hyeopSeo Eun-suPark Sung-woongThe series is about a company president who gets trapped in a smartphone due to a suspicious incident, and an unemployed young man whose life changes after picking up the strange smartphone.For all the smart phone junkies.
- StarsJung WooBae Hyun-SungPark Yu-rimAn aspiring writer deep in debt encounters a young man with no memories and strange abilities. Together, they fight injustice and form an unlikely bond.There's just something about this story line that actually improves along the way. An interesting look at some masculine relationships which aren't grounded in dysfunctional egos--though there are plenty of those are in play. The lead male duo is a refreshing take on living well--despite adversity.
- DirectorLee Joo-youngStarsLee Byung-hunKong Hyo-jinSoheeA man who has lost everything in his life travels to Australia in search of his family.Pay attention. Hard to evade spoilers.
- StarsKwon Eun-binKim Ki-haeKim Min-chulA science fiction thriller that depicts all students across the country fighting against unidentified objects ahead of the CSAT and fighting for extra points.Someone has to fight the alien invasion.
- StarsHan Suk-kyuByeon Woo-minJin Kyung"Romantic Doctor Kim" is a "real doctor" story set in a small, humble hospital called Dol Dam Hospital. It is a story about people who meet Kim Sa Bu (Han Suk Kyu), a genius doctor, and discover "real romance."Not romantic as n lovey dovey but as in "idealistic". And there's even a great gangster fight scene--really. Hey, what's a Kdrma w/o gangsters and corruption? View on KOCOWA tv.
- DirectorPark Hoon-jungStarsEom Tae-gooJeon Yeo-beenCha Seung-wonHiding out in Jeju Island following a brutal tragedy, a wronged mobster with a target on his back connects with a woman who has her own demons.Not for the squeamish. See it all coming but ya can't stop watching it unfold. "Gotta do what you gotta do."
- StarsRen HanamiSteven LimKyung Soo-jinDetective Taekrok is ready to retire after an illustrious career in the police force, but one day he awakens to discover that he has been framed for a murder he didn't commit, and the real murderer blackmails him.Apparently there's no end to the corruption everywhere. A second season is required!! Where is it????
- StarsJu Ji-hoonBae DoonaKim SungkyuWhile strange rumors about their ill King grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.Great "zombie" adventure! These dead don't "walk"--they're damn fast on their feet.
- StarsLee Joon-giMoon Chae-wonSeo Hyun-wooAlthough Baek Hee Sung is hiding a dark secret surrounding his true identity, he has established a happy family life. But his facade begins to crumble when his wife, a homicide detective, begins investigating murders from 15 years ago.About those mental issues regarding love and the lack thereof.....
- StarsLee Dong-wookKim BumKim Yong-jiAn urban dark fantasy drama about a gumiho who settles into the city and a producer who is after it.At its best when things are happening.
- StarsJang Na-raJung Yong-hwaKang Mal-GeumAn occult drama about real estate brokers who exorcise and clean out buildings in which ghosts frequent and people have died in.Comic tragic ghost stories. Female lead is downright dangerous. View on KOCOWA tv.
- DirectorDeok-Soo KimStarsKang Ye-wonHan Chae-ahMin Nam-koongJang Young-shil, who couldn't get a full-time job no matter how hard she tried, finally is hired as a comment writer for National Security Office at 35. However, even in the job she realizes that she is on the top of the list of people who are soon to be laid off. One day, Mr. Cha, the manager of the department makes an irreversible mistake and loses the budget of National Security Office to voiceLaugh level entirely dependent on your sense of humor. View on KOCOWA tv.
- DirectorHa YooStarsZo In-sungChun Ho-jinMin Nam-koongA small time thug collecting debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.A gangster can hope, right?
- StarsSong KangLee Jin-wookLee Si-youngHyun, a loner high school student who lost his entire family in a terrible accident, is forced to leave his home and has to face a new reality where monsters are trying to wipe out all of humanity. Now he must fight against all odds to try and race against the clock to save what is left of the human race before it's too late.Gore, ghouls,monsters--what's' not to love?
- StarsIm Si-wanKim Seol-hyunPark Ye-youngAdapted from a webtoon. A drama about voluntary unemployed Lee Yeo-reum and librarian Ahn Dae-beom, who declared a life strike, leaving a complex city and looking for themselves in a strange place.Breaking out of the joyless employment/life boxes is no cake walk.
- StarsLee Jin-wookNaraLee JoonThe story of a man-turned-immortal, Bulgasal, who wants revenge from a woman with a mysterious past and present, who he deems responsible for his immortality and miseries from the past 600 years, hoping to free himself from his curse.A very decent fantasy fix.
- StarsJi Hyun-wooOh Man-seokLee Tae-hyungIn dire need of money to pay for his daughter's hospital bills, Myeong-jun decides to kidnap a girl named Ro-hee in exchange for a ransom from her rich parents.Four episodes in it still is looking very promising. Interested to see how the story arcs unfold. Wondering if the book it's based on has been translated into English. This just gets more twisted at it goes along. Nicely unpredictable.
- StarsMoon Ga-youngYeo Jin-gooPark Ji-aA crime mystery thriller fantasy about a man and woman sharing same emotions. Gye Hoon is a chef whose twin sister went missing. Now he finds his random emotions connected with a girl named Da Hyun.Yep, it's a food, romance, violence mix drama. Yes, there's mystery.
- StarsKim Mi-kyungUhm JunghwaKim Byeong-cheolIt tells the story of a medical graduate turned housewife but decided to return to the medical field, and a doctor husband who maintains a perfect dual life. He is great at his job and he is also great at cheating on his wife.How much bs from a lousy husband can one woman stand? But, culture considered apparently a hell of a lot.
- StarsJi Chang-wookSong Yun-ahIm Yoon-ahA highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.For some reason in spite of the lack of chemistry of the 'couple' it's easy to keep watching the action, the evil, and that wicked wicked woman falling hard for well, hell, anyone, except she does.
- StarsLee Hee-joonPark Hae-sooCha Joo-youngAn explosion took place in the past. That explosion led to a serial murder case known as the Chimera case. 35 years later, a similar explosion takes place.So many reasons why to not trust the police,corporations, and politicians. They do a lot of evil shit. With serious consequences for innocent people. A nicely knotted mystery with interesting explosive actions. Series would benefit immensely from a far better soundtrack.
- StarsKim Seol-hyunLee Kwang-sooPark Ji-binOne day, a dead body is found at an apartment near the supermarket. Finding this murder odd, Dae-sung, his mother, and his girlfriend Ah-hee gather around to find the real murderer, starting by looking through the receipts of the market.Lethal canned peaches--for a start.
- StarsYoon Chan-youngBang MinahKim Min-SeokThe story of a taxi driver who grants the last wishes of ghosts.On the lighter side but good for when your brain pan just needs to chill with ghost stories in the light of day.
- DirectorLee Chang-dongStarsJeon Do-yeonSong Kang-hoLee Dong-yongA woman moves to the town where her dead husband was born. As she tries to fit in, another tragic event overturns her life.Jeon Do-yeon's performance IS the reason to watch no matter how distressing or uncomfortable the film events. She's flat out astonishing.
- StarsTaecyeonHa Seok-jinEun-ji JungA homicide squad detective, suspected of serial murder, searches for the real culprit.Definitely on the darker side. Can be a disturbing watch for those with identity/trauma issues. Not for auto pilot viewing.
- StarsJung Yu-miLee Kwang-sooBae Sung-wooThe drama revolves around the incidents that occur among the police force and the joy, sorrow, and pain that police officers experience as they try to protect justice.Unexpectedly satisfying drama about people who opt to try police work when other options have dead ended. Excellent handling of the trauma impact of dealing with gun violence.
- StarsHan Hye-jinKim Seong-gyoonCho Seung-wooDriven by a personal tragedy, a pianist-turned-lawyer navigates the complex world of divorce - fighting for his clients to win by any means necessary.Just when you think you can't stomach another lawyer drama along comes Shin. Damn that noodle shop!
- StarsKim Nam-gilSeohyunYoo Jae-myungThe Koreans who gathered in Gando, Manchuria, for their own reasons and band together to protect their homes during 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.O some very feisty females running amok very sneakily so far. A lot of very crazy violent males doing terrible things to ordinary people--be forewarned there's lots of violence.
- StarsYoo Ah-inLim Soo-jungGo Kyung-pyoWriters that lived under Japanese rule in the 1930s are reincarnated into a bestselling writer who is in a slump, a mysterious ghostwriter, and a devoted fan of the bestselling writer.Careful, it's seriously easy to fall hard for that shaggy dog. Ghostwriting on an unexpected level. Carpe Diem for everyone...
- StarsKwon Sang-wooKim Hee-wonDa-bin BaeStuck together on patrol of Seoul's Han River, the two officers are faced with emergency situations ranging from terrorism to everyday accidents and other incidents requiring emergency assistance.Don't let the first episode's opening comedy fool you because this is shaping up to being a rather dark drama via the subsequent episodes. Hopefully some editing will work out the kinks as it rolls along.
- StarsLee Jae-wookHwang Min-hyunYoo Joon-sangSet in a fictional country called Daeho, it is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "alchemy of souls", which allows souls to switch bodies.Looking for entertainment? Hm?
- DirectorByun Sung-hyunStarsSol Kyung-guIm Si-wanLee Kyoung-youngA young cop finds his loyalties divided after befriending a notorious criminal while undercover in prison.What's the real difference between cops and gangsters?
- StarsPark Bo-youngYeon Woo-jinJang Dong-yoonDetermined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.Really glad that this is available on Netflix with English subtitles at the time of listing it. Mental health is serious and far too often goes untreated. Educational, informative and very engaging drama. Begins with an episode concerning Bi-polar disorder. Heads up, Captain Hook's human might break your heart. Watch, learn, share widely. Please. Never know who will be helped.
- StarsPark GyuyoungKim Min-jaeKwon YulIt is about the romance between a parvenu who lacks education, and the daughter of a prestigious family who tries to save a collapsed art museum.An entree with more comic light than dark corruption. O the romance! LOL. Big plus, Sec.Yeo is the the bomb. Plenty of food and laughter. First episode is a hooker for the right funny bones. What a couple. And the art context setting is such a relief from all the cops, lawyers, docs etc. Another plus--the art installation in an old building in the middle of nowhere ought not be missed. One hopes such really exists. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsLee Min-hoKim Go-eunWoo Do-HwanA modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.Definitely has its dramatic moments. And a white horse. Oh yeah.
- StarsHwang Jeong-eumMin Nam-koongChoi Tae-joonThis drama tells the story of a handsome and charming guy who is an expert of romance theories but not interested in love itself, meets a former athlete whom, after giving up her love because of harsh reality, decides to be a relationship counselor to make up for it. The drama portrays how they learn from each other to find a balance between theory and reality in love.Multiple love stories --get a romance fun fix here. As usual, there are some complications due to personal issues. AKA The Undateables, which,mo, seems a far more appropriate title all content considered. Note, show steadily improves so give it a chance to warm up to. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsKim Nam-gilJin Seon-kyuRyeounA crime thriller drama based on a web novel of the same name that contains the field experience of Kwon Il Yong, Korea's No. 1 profiler.Aka Through the Darkness.
- DirectorSung-Hyun ChoiStarsLee Byung-hunPark Jeong-minHan Ji-minA washed-up boxer reunites with his estranged brother, a pianist with savant syndrome.Ah those heart breakers deluxe... Note that the IMDb description doesn't begin to cut it here.
- DirectorGeun-shik JoStarsLee Byung-hunSoo AeOh Dal-suOnce in a Summer (Hangul) is a 2006 South Korean melodrama/romance film directed by Jo Keun-shik. The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Soo Ae. It won Best Film and Best Director (for Jo) at the 15th Chunsa Film Art Awards in 2007.Tough to comment w/o spoilers. Love story in an insane context of political upheaval. Pay close attention to the father's comments in the last third of the film in order to catch an important "why".
- DirectorLee Byeong-heonStarsRyu Seung-ryongLee HaneeJin Seon-kyuA police undercover operation takes a delicious, unexpected turn.Just plain fun with some fights and lots of fried chickens!
- StarsPark Min-YoungSong KangBak YoonAn office melodrama that depicts work life and love life of the people working in Korea Meteorological Administration which is hotter than tropical nights and more indispensable than local heavy rains.Aka Forecasting Love and Weather. Drama set in weather forecasting context. Context of interest. Note how hard it s to raise the reality of climate change / global warming. Raises a lot of relationship issues. Don't let the IMDb title turn you off.
- StarsJi SungLee Se-yeongHwang HeeIn a refreshing take on the genre, "Doctor John" will portray the doctors' search for the cause of their patients' mysterious pain as a thrilling chase, almost like a detective hunting down the perpetrator behind an unsolved crime.Yeah, a doctor drama. But it's still kinda fun. Watch on KOCOWA.
- StarsShin Ha-kyunYeo Jin-gooChoi Dae-hoonThe story of two fearless men who are willing to go through extreme lengths in their pursuit of a returning serial killer. To uncover the murderer's identity, the two are forced to look deeper than what the evidence seems to suggest.O O O, so overflowing with substance. Watch closely, pay attention. Argue. Place bets on who is doing what when.
- CreatorLlamaStarsKim Hee-seonKim Ro-WoonLee Soo-hyukMade half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.Grim Reapers with issues on suicide duty watch. It's cooler than that sounds. Really.
- StarsJi Chang-wookWi Ha-joonIm She-miIn the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China, and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also involved.Aka The Worst of Evil. Definitely a violent gore fest at times so not for the squeamish. Solid performances all around. But the husband and wife notions make it more than a little odd at times. Raises serious questions about the DEMAND for drugs on which the illegal drug trade relies. If there was no demand..... Why is the demand high enough to produce huge profits? Human nature is very strange. Depiction of the immense toll undercover work takes on the psyche. Also raises serious ethical questions about the exploitation of trust in relationships. Hong Kong, oh yeah.
- StarsUhm Ji-wonJung Ji-soSung Dong-il"The Cursed" is about a teenage girl who has the ability to bring death by using names, photos, and belongings, and a just social issues reporter, fighting against the massive evil hidden behind an IT conglomerate.Creepily engaging. Truly.
- StarsGong YooKim Go-eunLee Dong-wookIn his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.Balancing the dark with light isn't easy. Quite probably what successive other goblin series aspire to. Definitely binge worthy for those who enjoy different sorts of love stories/fantasy dramas. Note--the violent opening action/events might disturb some viewers more inclined to much lighter romance fare. Watch on Viki. See trailer.
- DirectorHwang Dong-hyukStarsGong YooJung Yu-miKim Hyeon-sooBased on real events, this film depicts the story of a school for the hearing-impaired where young deaf students were sexually assaulted by the faculty members over a long period of time.A real life horror story. Human monsters are the most terrifying.