Though most dramas are set in a present day that we can all relate to (at least somewhat), every now and then dramaland dips its toes into a fantastical setting...
It doesn't matter how long you've been in dramaland. Pretty soon, with even just a few dramas under your belt, you'll begin to think about drama crimes. Not the hit...
Of the many things that Korean dramas do well, one of my favorites is meta. Half fan service, half navel-gazing statement on the act of creation, meta is an undeniable...
If you've been watching Korean dramas for any amount of time, chances are you have encountered some criticism in the shape of them being equated to "soaps." And, if you're...
The threat of death to a story's hero is a common storytelling device that adds dramatic tension. It exists in everything from Greek myths to Victorian novels to Hollywood...
I'm totally excited for the next drama from innovative star writer Song Jae-jung (W–Two Worlds, Nine, Queen In-hyun's Man)... and I'm also terrified to let myself get invested in...
By @anonybean
In the beginning, W–Two Worlds had everything going for it: clever premise, solid leads, scorching chemistry, slick direction, emotional resonance, and a series of insane twists. Ah,...
PD Jung Dae-yoon of W—Two Worlds and She Was Pretty will be returning with a new sci-fi rom-com called I'm Not a Robot. This project tells a story about...
Another year has come and gone, and while I am more than happy to put 2016 behind us and look forward to greener pastures in 2017 (they'll be greener, won't they?), we...
And now comes reviews from the newest members of our minion army, our Hoobae Minions, who've all pitched in to help make this year our best yet. It's been amazing...
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Five drama recommendations… with a dose of fantasy
by DB Staff
Though most dramas are set in a present day that we can all relate to (at least somewhat), every now and then dramaland dips its toes into a fantastical setting...
Tags: Drama recommendations, featured2, Hotel del Luna, Memories of the Alhambra, My Roommate Is a Gumiho, The King: Eternal Monarch, W–Two Worlds
Drama crimes
by missvictrix
It doesn't matter how long you've been in dramaland. Pretty soon, with even just a few dramas under your belt, you'll begin to think about drama crimes. Not the hit...
Tags: editorial, Flower Boy Next Door, Forest, Gu Family Book, I'll Find You on a Beautiful Day, Oh My Venus, Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 2, The K2, The Secret Life of My Secretary, W–Two Worlds
The magical world of meta
by missvictrix
Of the many things that Korean dramas do well, one of my favorites is meta. Half fan service, half navel-gazing statement on the act of creation, meta is an undeniable...
Tags: editorial, I'm Not a Robot, Let's Eat, Memories of the Alhambra, My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Oh My Ghostess, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, W–Two Worlds, You're Beautiful
Don’t call my K-drama a soap
by missvictrix
If you've been watching Korean dramas for any amount of time, chances are you have encountered some criticism in the shape of them being equated to "soaps." And, if you're...
Tags: Boyfriend, editorial, Flower Boy Next Door, Just Between Lovers, Memories of the Alhambra, Nine: Nine Time Travels, W–Two Worlds, You From Another Star
The “death” of the K-drama hero
by missvictrix
The threat of death to a story's hero is a common storytelling device that adds dramatic tension. It exists in everything from Greek myths to Victorian novels to Hollywood...
Tags: City Hunter, editorial, Nice Guy, That Winter the Wind Blows, W–Two Worlds
W–Two Worlds writer, Forest of Secrets PD team up for sci-fi thriller
by girlfriday
I'm totally excited for the next drama from innovative star writer Song Jae-jung (W–Two Worlds, Nine, Queen In-hyun's Man)... and I'm also terrified to let myself get invested in...
Tags: Forest of Secrets, Memories of the Alhambra, W–Two Worlds
[Alternate Endings] Untangling the snarled plot threads of W–Two Worlds
by Guest Beanie
By @anonybean In the beginning, W–Two Worlds had everything going for it: clever premise, solid leads, scorching chemistry, slick direction, emotional resonance, and a series of insane twists. Ah,...
Tags: Theme of the Month, W–Two Worlds
W—Two Worlds PD returns with robot rom-com
by tineybeanie
PD Jung Dae-yoon of W—Two Worlds and She Was Pretty will be returning with a new sci-fi rom-com called I'm Not a Robot. This project tells a story about...
Tags: I'm Not a Robot, She Was Pretty, W–Two Worlds
2016 Year in Review, Part 7: Editors’ Picks
by DB Staff
Another year has come and gone, and while I am more than happy to put 2016 behind us and look forward to greener pastures in 2017 (they'll be greener, won't they?), we...
Tags: 1 show to rule them all, Age of Youth, Dear My Friends, Descended From the Sun, Entourage, featured, IU, Jealousy Incarnate, Ji Sung, Jo Jin-woong, Kim Go-eun, Kim Hye-ja, Kwak Dong-yeon, Lee Kwang-soo, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Moonlight Drawn By Clouds, Seo Hyun-jin, Signal, The Good Wife, W–Two Worlds, year in review, year in review 2016
2016 Year in Review, Part 6: Hoobae minions’ first rodeo
by DB Staff
And now comes reviews from the newest members of our minion army, our Hoobae Minions, who've all pitched in to help make this year our best yet. It's been amazing...
Tags: 1 show to rule them all, 1% of Anything, Age of Youth, Beautiful Mind, Come Back, Ajusshi, Dear My Friends, Descended From the Sun, featured, Jealousy Incarnate, Marriage Contract, Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki, Oh Hae-young Again, Signal, The K2, This Week My Wife Will Have an Affair, W–Two Worlds, year in review, year in review 2016