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May 28, 20212 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Move to Heaven"

A gentle reminder of what it means to live well through a moving exploration of the stories we tell through the things we leave behind

Saranghae, Stranger: Love and Amnesia in K-dramas

GwenchaNoonas

May 27, 20215 min read

Saranghae, Stranger: Love and Amnesia in K-dramas

K-drama characters force us to ask difficult questions about loving and losing memories.

GwenchaNoonas

May 24, 20212 min read

Stream or Skip? "Youth of May"

Halfway in, we've been given us plenty of reasons to stream. But previews of the second half hint at heartbreak ahead.

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May 22, 20216 min read

5 Years of Baeksang Best Drama Winners

We take a look at the dramas and individuals who won big at the Baeksang Arts Awards, TV'S highest honors, from 2016 to 2020.

Seoul Surfer

May 21, 20212 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Navillera"

Based on a webtoon of the same name, this series is an easy watch, what with 10 episodes and a relatively light story.

GwenchaNoonas

May 18, 20214 min read

The Gwangju Uprising, On Screen

A number of Korean films and dramas offer a glimpse into the significant yet tragic events of May 18, 1980, and the days that followed it

TrashPanda

May 14, 20213 min read

The Weekend Watch: "The Call"

"The Call" is one of those films that's best entered cold. Don't bother reading up on it. Don't google the plot before you dive in. Just...

Full List of Winners: 57th Baeksang Arts Awards

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May 13, 20211 min read

Full List of Winners: 57th Baeksang Arts Awards

Congratulations to all the winners at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards!

7 Reasons Why "Mine" Gives Us Serious "The Lady in Dignity" Déjà Vu

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May 12, 20214 min read

7 Reasons Why "Mine" Gives Us Serious "The Lady in Dignity" Déjà Vu

"Mine's" stylish depiction of chaebol life is reminiscent of the 2017 drama "The Lady in Dignity," by the same brilliant writer.

A K-drama Fan's Guide to the Baeksang Arts Awards

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May 10, 20215 min read

A K-drama Fan's Guide to the Baeksang Arts Awards

With the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards coming up, here’s a guide to the most prestigious and highly-anticipated awards show of 2021.

The Weekend Watch: "Deliver Us From Evil"

TrashPanda

May 7, 20212 min read

The Weekend Watch: "Deliver Us From Evil"

Deliver Us from Evil takes the Korean gunfight into exotic Thai locations, making it a great and action-packed 2-hour watch.

GwenchaNoonas

May 5, 20213 min read

Who are your favorite Kids on K-tv, GwenchaNoonas?

Since the 1970s Korea has been celebrating Children’s Day as a national holiday. On May 5, parents get a day off work and children have...

GwenchaNoonas

May 3, 20217 min read

What to Watch After "Vincenzo"

We know Vincenzo Cassano is a tough act to follow, so we've compiled a list of dramas and movies that can help you move on.

Liam Yeon Kimin

Apr 30, 20212 min read

The Weekend Binge: "How to Be Thirty"

Just five hours in total, this binge-worthy series from KakaoTV focuses on the relationships and careers of three 30-year-old women.

GwenchaNoonas

Apr 28, 20215 min read

Children's Books in K-dramas

As a belated World Children’s Book Day celebration on April 2, we'll take a look at famous children’s stories featured in k-dramas.

Saranghae, Shakespeare: The Bard in K-dramaland

GwenchaNoonas

Apr 23, 20216 min read

Saranghae, Shakespeare: The Bard in K-dramaland

Since 1995, World Book Day has been celebrated on April 23, the death anniversary of famous playwright William Shakespeare. We raise our...

Liam Yeon Kimin

Apr 21, 20216 min read

Asians at the 93rd Academy Awards

Whether or not these six Asian artists win the awards they are nominated for on Oscars night, they have all already made history.

The Weekend Binge: "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"

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Apr 17, 20215 min read

The Weekend Binge: "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"

2016 youth romance sageuk "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"/"Love in the Moonlight" stars Park Bo-gum & Kim Yoo-jung;A GwenchaNoona K-Drama Review

From "Manhwa" to Drama: Drawings Come to Life

GwenchaNoonas

Apr 15, 20219 min read

From "Manhwa" to Drama: Drawings Come to Life

Cartoons have been a popular form of expression. It's not surprising that k-dramas would draw inspiration or be adapted from "manhwas."

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Apr 12, 20212 min read

57th Baeksang Arts Awards Nominees

These are the nominees for the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards.