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Our characters get their happy endings after suffering for too long but it feels rather bland. Still, I guess that is what happens when the drama postpones the romance for too long in favor of unnecessary angst. Love Next Door…
In this penultimate week, we get a reversal of last week with our second lead couple’s ship sailing smoothly and our main leads’ ship hitting a big hurdle. After keeping their relationship a secret for a while, they are caught…
We get some much-needed progress on the romance front for our leads. And I wish we could say the same about our cute second-lead couple. Instead, they are experiencing some high waves in the shape of our reporter’s tragic past…
Grab your tissues as we have an emotional week ahead of us. Despite her earnest efforts to keep her secret hidden, our male lead figures out what happened during the gap he knew nothing about regarding our heroine. And one…
An unwelcome guest enters the scene, turning everything upside down with his sudden appearance. Also, we get a shocking revelation, making us question everything we thought we knew about our heroine. At least, we got a confession out of our…
Things take a frustrating turn on the romance front this week as our male lead takes his sweet time to come to terms with the fact that he has been in love with our leading lady all along. Confessing to…
Unemployed life might not be for everyone, as our heroine soon starts fidgeting around looking for something to do. Boredom has her rushing into finding a new job, but is that really what our heroine wants to do or is…
With their mothers being close friends, our leads grew up together, witnessing each other’s lowest and highest points. Now as adults, they reunite again after our heroine suddenly quits her job and returns home. Will this reunion be another day…
In this edition, let’s peek at some of the top-rated South Korean dramas you missed in April 2024. As dedicated drama enthusiasts, we’re always looking for the next big hit to indulge in after last month’s sensational shows left us…
Korean dramas have always had a way of captivating audiences with their blend of romance, intrigue, and heartfelt storytelling. And the latest addition to this genre, “The Midnight Studio,” promises to take viewers on an enchanting journey filled with love,…
A highly anticipated development has set hearts aflutter as reports suggest that acclaimed actors Seo In Guk and Lee Sung Kyung are in discussions to lead the cast of the upcoming romantic melodrama, “In Your Splendid Season.” Crafted by Jo…
The much-anticipated period drama, “Captivating the King,” is set to launch very soon, adding it to your K-drama roaster every Saturday and Sunday on the tvN network, offering viewers a tantalizing blend of sageuk and romance across 16 episodes. Starring…
‘The Price of Confession’, produced by Studio Dragon, unfolds a turbulent narrative centered around an art teacher and a mysterious woman enmeshed in a gripping murder case. This Korean drama promises to take viewers on a captivating journey, delving into…