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TrashPanda
Aug 12, 20234 min read
The Weekend Binge: Boar Hunt / Hunted
At only four episodes, 2022's "Boar Hunt"/"Hunted" is a solid crime thriller that boldly spins on three axes.
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TrashPanda
Aug 4, 20236 min read
What to Watch After "Revenant"
Revenant casts big stars Kim Tae-ri and Oh Jung-se in a stylish ghost story that serves up all the classic scares with heavy folklore.
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TrashPanda
Jul 29, 20236 min read
The Weekend Binge: D.P. Season 2/Deserter Pursuit 2
"D.P. 2" is unusually brave for a k-drama, and clearly wants to be more significant than entertaining.
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UzumaKushina
Jul 23, 20233 min read
The Weekend Binge: "The Good Bad Mother"
A spoiler-free review of the 14-episode JTBC/Netflix k-drama "The Good Bad Mother" (2023) starring Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-hyun & Ahn Eun-jin
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TrashPanda
Jul 18, 20234 min read
The Weekend Binge: Celebrity
Seo A-ri, a famous young CEO and influencer, has been dead for some time now. But why is she suddenly on a livestream?
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TrashPanda
Jul 14, 20235 min read
The Weekend Binge: Lies Hidden in My Garden
Two women (Kim Tae-hee, Lim Ji-yeon) clash when one’s husband is accused of murdering the other's husband.
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lousycapitalistheart
Jul 5, 20237 min read
What to Watch After Doctor Cha
Here's why we think the family medical drama comedy Doctor Cha was such a hit, and a list of what to watch for more of its cast.
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Liam Yeon Kimin
Jun 30, 20235 min read
The Weekend Binge: "Bloodhounds"
The eight-episode series Bloodhounds on Netflix delivered a binge-worthy experience that kept this action fan up all night.
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Seoul-lo
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Weekend Binge: Race
Disney+'s latest k-drama starring Lee Yeon-hee and Hong Jong-hyun follows PR specialists in a large South Korean company
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Seoul-lo
May 27, 20232 min read
The Weekend Binge: Bo-ra! Deborah (True to Love)
Is Yoo In-na's latest rom-com "Bo-ra Deborah/ True to Love" worth a watch? Read our spoiler-free review.
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TrashPanda
May 18, 20235 min read
The Weekend Binge: Black Knight
Netflix's Black Knight starring Kim Woo-bin is a visually striking dystopian show, but this dusty k-scifi tale is dry and uninteresting.
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lousycapitalistheart
Apr 21, 20234 min read
The Weekend Binge: Queenmaker
Multi-awarded actresses Kim Hee-ae and Moon So-ri unite in this thrilling 11-episode political drama from Netflix.
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Seoul-lo
Apr 16, 20232 min read
The Weekend Binge: "Taxi Driver 2"
"Taxi Driver 2" with Lee Je-hoon dominated the ratings since its first episode. Is the new season worth the hype?
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Liam Yeon Kimin
Mar 15, 20233 min read
The Weekend Binge: "The Glory 2"
The final eight episodes of "The Glory" deliver a satisfying conclusion to the revenge scheme laid out in part 1.
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TrashPanda
Feb 12, 20236 min read
What to Watch While Waiting for..."Crash Course in Romance"
Crash Course in Romance is the latest in the rare genre of middle-aged k-romances, and it’s been Netflix Asia's top show for a few weeks now
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TrashPanda
Jan 21, 20236 min read
The Weekend Binge: "Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre"
Junji Ito, master of Japanese manga horror, has chosen 20 of his stories to be animated by Studio Deen and director Shinobu Tagashira.
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TrashPanda
Jan 21, 20235 min read
The Weekend Binge: "Anna"
The 8-episode series with Bae Suzy shows how one woman builds an entire life by stealing it first.
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Seoul-lo
Jan 14, 20233 min read
Worth the Watch: "Love All Play"
K-drama review of "Love All Play" (literal title: Going to You at a Speed of 493km) starring Chae Jong-hyeop and Park Ju-hyun.
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TrashPanda
Jan 13, 20234 min read
The Weekend Binge: Somebody
The 8-episode drama "Somebody" on Netflix promises to be a modern psychosexual thriller but never delivers.
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Seoul-lo
Jan 1, 20232 min read
The Weekend Binge: "The Fabulous"
"The Fabulous" with Chae Soo-bin and Min-ho sets itself up for a light, romantic watch for the holidays. Does it live up to its promise?
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