They fueled the Hallyu wave and became cultural landmarks; they were radical in presenting unfamiliar subjects, inventive in cinematic techniques, and unconventional in tackling tropes
Seen as a pivotal moment in Korean cinema's technological evolution, its director, Hong Seong-gi, allegedly assembled technicians for the production in a milieu where filmmaking experts were rare
Her archive of work, together with some amazing K-drama soundtracks she has appeared in, makes for a profound oeuvre
Lee, prominently recognized for meaningful and eclectic roles, is one of the most competent young Korean actors, thoroughly in control of what he does and can do on screen
K-dramas are akin to engaging knowledge-givers that equip you with the understanding you need to make the best choice for yourself
The movie is a refreshing detour from the cliché love-hate drama starring Kang Ha-neul and Jung So-min
It recalls memories of teenage and high school romance; it is NewJeans' maiden K-drama OST, a more subtle rendition of the song originally by Korean rock musician Kim Jeong-seo
In the teaser trailer for the soon-to-be-released action crime drama, Ji's Joon-mo gets his hands dirty to foil a crime
In any fictitious scenario, Park looks real, being so easy on the eyes. That ease results from an apparent acting aptitude he expertly taps to paint his characters in lifelike detail
They are entirely worst-case scenarios—bleak and frightening—but they are also rife with enigma, which often leaves us agog