IQIYI is a great platform that streams many new and old dramas that are hard to find, such as, Go Ahead, Twenty You Life On, We are All Alone, ect. For new dramas episodes regularly air, but you can pay for VIP membership, which basically means you have access to episodes earlier. The English subtitles … Continue reading IQIYI – open to international viewers. The Dramas have English Subs!
Below are a few dramas that I have been enjoying lately, and worth checking out. Go Ahead, Chinese, 2020. AMAZING!!! Twenty Your Life On- fun modern drama, Chinese, 2020 Under The Power, Chinese Qing Qing Zi Jin, Chinese, 2020 Father is Strange - Korean, 2017 Into The Ring - Korean, 2020 We Are All Alone … Continue reading Small List of Drama Recommendations #2
Below are a few dramas that I have been enjoying lately, and worth checking out. Hospital Playlist - slow paced, clever, well crafted. Once Again - family drama (has father is strange vibes) I’ll Find You a Better Home (slow paced, kind of boring, but interesting enough to keep watching. Serenade of Peaceful Joy (on … Continue reading Small List of Drama Recommendations
Name: XX Writer/director: Date: January 2020 Number of episodes: 5 Genre: Work, Cheating, Friendship Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? No real reason, just wanted to see what it was about. Thoughts and observations: It draws you in immediately. It is of a mature drama, but this is more in terms of … Continue reading XX – Mini Review
Name: Itaewon Class Writer/director: Kwang Jin / Kim Seong Yoon Date: January 2020 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Drama, Food Based on book/manga?: Yes, based on Webtoon with the same name. Why did I press play? Plot and cast. Thoughts and observations: All I can say is WOW! Only one episode has been released and … Continue reading Itaewon Class – First Impression
Name: Ming Dynasty Writer/director: An Jian, Dai Jin / Zhang Ting Date: November 2019 Number of episodes: 62 Genre: Ming Dynasty / revenge / love / historic Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? While running out of shows to watch and waiting for new Joy of Life episodes, I gave this one … Continue reading Ming Dynasty – thoughts + dropped
Name: Your Fukubukuro Writer/director: Mei Qiongyu / Huang Yingxiang Date: July 2019 Number of episodes: 12 (40min each) Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Slice of Life Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? This drama was highly praised by another drama blogger. Thoughts and observations: Its heartwarming and story that can resonate with people form all … Continue reading Your Fukubukuro – Mini Review
Name: Some Day or One Day (Taiwan) Writer/director: Hsin Hui Kin, Chi Feng Chien / Tien Jen Huang Date: November 2019 Number of episodes: 13 Genre: Supernatural, Romance, work, school Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? I really enjoy the acting in many Taiwan dramas and wanted to check this one out. Thoughts … Continue reading Some Day or One Day – First Thoughts
Name: Love with Flaws Writer/director: Ahn Shin Yoo / Oh Jin Suk Date: November 2019 Number of episodes: 32 (30min each) Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family, work, past-trauma Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The plot sounded interesting and Ahn Jae Hyun has a strong onscreen presence and I wanted to check out his … Continue reading Love with Flaws – First Thoughts
Name: No Time For Love 연애는 무슨 연애 Writer/director: Date: August 2018 Number of episodes: 8 (9 minute each) Genre: Friendship, Romance, Life, Work, College Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The name and promotional art seemed fluffy and relaxing. Thoughts and observations This is a delightful little drama. Everything works well together, the team … Continue reading No Time For Love – Quick Review
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