Blog | GwenchaNoona

Mar 18, 20223 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Rookie Cops"

In true Disney fashion, "Rookie Cops," starring Chae Soo-bin and Kang Daniel, offers hope and positivity in the face of a corrupt system.

First Among Equals: K-drama Second Lead Couples We Stan

Seoul-lo

Mar 14, 20226 min read

First Among Equals: K-drama Second Lead Couples We Stan

We take a look at our favorite second lead couples from k-dramaland (GwenchaNoona Picks)

PacaHeol

Mar 10, 20223 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Mama: The Idol"

I will open this review by stating, I have regrets. I am regretful and frustrated that this show about "mom idols" only has eight episodes.

Saranghae, Serial Killer: Women and True Crime in K-drama

GwenchaNoonas

Mar 10, 20228 min read

Saranghae, Serial Killer: Women and True Crime in K-drama

Women make up the majority of k-drama viewers, but why do so many of us watch shows where women are often hurt, kidnapped, and even killed?

TrashPanda

Mar 4, 20226 min read

The Weekend Binge: Juvenile Justice

Like its controversial Netflix predecessors, "Juvenile Justice" is as thought-provoking as they come.

GwenchaNoonas

Mar 1, 202219 min read

The Daily Dose: Daily Oppas (Part 2)

As our Valentine's gift, every day in February, the next big thing or an established heartthrob is featured. A GwenchaNoona Actor Profile

GwenchaNoonas

Feb 27, 202218 min read

The Daily Dose: Daily Oppas (Part 1)

As our Valentine's gift, every day in February, the next big thing or an established heartthrob is featured. A GwenchaNoona Actor Profile

The Weekend Binge: "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?"

UzumaKushina

Feb 24, 20223 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?"

2021 KakaoTV slice-of-life series "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?" explores uncomfortable feelings about uncertainty & change. A GN Review

The 2021 Gwenchanoona Awards Winners List

GwenchaNoonas

Feb 17, 20223 min read

The 2021 Gwenchanoona Awards Winners List

We asked, and you voted! Let's see who followers like you voted for in our 2021 GwenchaNoona Awards.

Liam Yeon Kimin

Feb 14, 20223 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Our Beloved Summer"

Take a gentle stroll with us through this coming-of-age romantic comedy and fall in love with the charming Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi.

TrashPanda

Feb 12, 20224 min read

The Weekend Watch: "Love and Leashes"

Welcome to the k-drama version of a modern romance. Tighten your leashes and prep the ropes, we’re about to have some unconventional fun.

Seoul-lo

Feb 11, 20222 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Bad and Crazy"

"Bad and Crazy" starring Lee Dong-wook and Wi Ha-joon is a fun, fast, and entertaining watch from beginning to end

Saranghae for Show: Contract Relationships in K-dramas

Seoul-lo

Feb 10, 20226 min read

Saranghae for Show: Contract Relationships in K-dramas

If k-drama is to be believed maybe there is merit to the idea of going back to contract relationships to find love. A GwenchaNoona feature

lousycapitalistheart

Feb 3, 20227 min read

The Weekend Binge: "The Red Sleeve"

A review of the hit historical k-drama "The Red Sleeve" starring Lee Se-young as Sung Deok-im and 2PM's Lee Jun-ho as Yi San/King Jeongjo.

GwenchaNoonas

Jan 30, 20225 min read

LGBTQ Characters in 2021 K-dramas

There seems to be more characters in mainstream and niche dramas who identified themselves as members of the LGBTQ community in 2021

STREAM OR SKIP? The 2021 K-Dramas That Divided Us

Liam Yeon Kimin

Jan 23, 20226 min read

STREAM OR SKIP? The 2021 K-Dramas That Divided Us

These highly anticipated 2021 k-dramas were surprisingly met with mixed reviews and ratings that didn’t quite live up to the hype.

Liam Yeon Kimin

Jan 22, 20223 min read

The Weekend Binge: Happiness

This zombie thriller goes beyond edge-of-your-seat moments to try to deliver commentary on the craziness of these pandemic times.

GwenchaNoonas

Jan 20, 20224 min read

GwenchaNoona Says: These Are the 2022 K-dramas We're Excited For

We asked the GwenchaNoonas the 2022 k-dramas on their watchlist. A GwenchaNoona List

GwenchaNoonas

Jan 14, 20227 min read

What to Watch after "The Red Sleeve"

If you were one of the many fans who fell in love with "The Red Sleeve" and its stars, here are our recommendations for your next watch.

The Weekend Binge: "The King's Affection"

UzumaKushina

Jan 14, 20224 min read

The Weekend Binge: "The King's Affection"

The rom-com sageuk "The King's Affection" is about a princess in disguise (Park Eun-bin) and her teacher (Rowoon). A GwenchaNoona Review