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HanCinema Review: Jackpot Episode 1
In the new slew of dramas Jackpot came in on top at 11.8% again Monster (7.3%) and Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (10.1%). Director Nam Geon‘s directing style is grand and direct, while Kwon Soon-gyoo‘s writing takes on its trademark meandering style. The two don’t quite fit together, but the epic quality of the first episode…
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Raine tours the US: Introducing Koreatowns
Outside of Korea, it’s not easy to find places to sit down and dine in an authentic Korean restaurant, find Korean groceries, and feel like one is walking along a street of Seoul. Many of us have to turn to the burgeoning internet market to find Korean goods and atmospheres. In a large country like…
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HanCinema Review: Descendents of the Sun Episode 6
This is seriously baffling. Descendants of the Sun episode 6 blasted ratings precedents with 28.5%. The drama is most definitely not about action and is all about the romance, the Song Joong-ki stare, and the manufactured drama. I admit to welcoming the earthquake and the chaos it fosters because it pulls the drama out of…
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Soompi Feature: 9 Korean Stars With the Hottest Post-Military Abs
When we hear that our favorite idols and entertainers are heading off to the military there are two thoughts that run through our minds: “How am I going to survive 22 months without him?” and “What is he going to look like shirtless when he comes back?” Click here to read the whole article!
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HanCinema Review: Descendants of the Sun Episode 10
With the romance firmly cemented by episode 9’s romantic antics and kisses, episode 10 introduces some major plot points to yank the drama back into action. Not that its ratings need more action – they’re consistently on the rise. This episode clocked in at 31.6%, 1.2% higher than last night’s episode. Descendants of the Sun…
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HanCinema Review: Descendants of the Sun Episode 9
If there is one thing that can almost always bolster ratings it is a good kiss…or two! Hello 30% ratings – 30.4% to be exact. The Song-Song couple not only shared two very romantic kissing scenes (and a good roll in the hay,) but the episode was bolstered by the high-intensity romantic moments between Song-Song…
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HanCinema Review: Descendants of the Sun Episode 5
Despite its lack of action, the romantic play of Descendants of the Sun has earned it another record-breaking rating: 27.4%. I find this rating rather incredible, but Song Joong-ki is a strong lead with the skills and the looks to carry the show along with Song Hye-kyo. The show also knows just how to pull…
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