This is a Korean (2019) talent competition, where trainees from different agencies compete to for an 11 person idol band. The trainees range from only being trained for 3 months to debuting years ago. Throughout the entire journey (4 months for the final contestants), they receive constant high quality training from firm, but kind trainers. … Continue reading Mini review: Produce X 101
Two Drama Recommendations: Forbidden Flower & Peaktime
Forbidden Flower: This Chinese drama is a unique category, because it’s a rare one that starts out ordinarily, along with questionable acting by the male lead, but as the story progresses, his acting blossoms along with the character. In fact, the entire drama turns into an incredible one. The acting “raw and phenomenal acting,” and … Continue reading Two Drama Recommendations: Forbidden Flower & Peaktime
Dear M
Name: Dear MWriter/director: Lee Seul/ Park Jin Woo & Seo Joo WanDate: June 2022Number of episodes: 12Genre: Romance, Life, Youth, Campus LifeBased on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The scandal surrounding Ma Joo Ah brought this drama to my attention, and after the delayed release, I was keen to check it out. Thoughts and … Continue reading Dear M
Shōjo Manga Recommendations
Lately, I have been in a major Manga Reading phase and wanted to share some of my favorites. The key to good manga is being patient with a story, at the beginning the plot and characters seem silly and shallow, but as the volumes continue, they (the good ones) become mature and contain complex character … Continue reading Shōjo Manga Recommendations
Drama Recommendations #8
Love Between Fairy and Devil (Chinese) The Xianxia we'll all been hoping for! Dear M (Korean) A modern and interesting college campus drama - some dodgy acting, but an enjoyable watch (a fantastic plot twist at the end). Time Seems to have Forgotten (Chinese) A unique plot, an great acting. The only issue being the … Continue reading Drama Recommendations #8
Brief Thoughts: Assassins Academy
Assassins AcademySometimes a short (6 episode) budget web series comes along, and you can sense the heart behind it: that everyone did their best to create something worth watching (within the limitations), and this is the case with Assassins Academy. The good and grounded acting was a pleasant surprise, especially by the main young cast … Continue reading Brief Thoughts: Assassins Academy
Thoughts on The Oath of Love (dropped)
This was a drama I was geatly anticipating. Who can resist Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan as individual actors, never mind as a leading couple. Plus, the promotional art work was enticing. However, the first couple of episodes can only be described as underwhelming. Both the leads are excellent actors and their skill was buried … Continue reading Thoughts on The Oath of Love (dropped)
Drama Delight C-drama Stationary
Please feel free to check out Drama Delight's Etsy store for C-drama postcards and bookmarks. They were inspired by "Goodbye My Princess" and "Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms". Please click here to be directed to the store.
Sh**ting Stars – First Throughts
Name: Sh**ting StarsWriter/director: Choi Young Woo, Choi Yeon Seo / Lee Soo HyunDate: April 2022Number of episodes: 16Genre: Comedy, Romance, Entertainment IndustryBased on book/manga?: No. Why did I press play? The plot and casting are irresistible - who can turn down a well made behind-the-scenes entertainment story. Thoughts and observations: It’s all around a fun drama! … Continue reading Sh**ting Stars – First Throughts
Simmer Down – Fist Thoughts + Dropped Midway
Name: Simmer DownWriter/director: Date: April 2022Number of episodes: 40Genre: Romance, Life, FamilyBased on book/manga?: Yes! I couldn't find the book title and authors name in English. Thoughts:The first half is a relaxing watch and the leads chemistry keeps you hooked. Unfortunately, after the midway point, the drama falls off a cliff and lands into a puddle of boredom. Perhaps this could … Continue reading Simmer Down – Fist Thoughts + Dropped Midway