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Coming to the final episodes, it is with regret. I love to see the pair on screen. They don’t say much to each other but their presence is felt in every frame. As she realises he is the crown prince, she loved dearly in her past life 500 years ago, she feels sad. We alreadyContinue reading “Mystic Pop-up Bar”

It is a 2020 South Korean action horror film co-written & directed by Yeon Sang ho.It is a standalone sequel to the 2016 film ‘Train to Busan’. It is third installment in the film series of the same name. The plot follows a former soldier who is sent along with a team to retrieve aContinue reading “Peninsula”

The ratings for the show never exceeded over 3.67% hence the overall record isn’t very bright. Yet the story is good & so are the performances. It is a mystery with the viewers which show will click & which wouldn’t. Every episode has new faces with their grudges to be cleared. With known faces likeContinue reading “Mystic Pop-up Bar”

The sixth episode shows a rise in viewership. It does end in a couple getting divorce. The ailing man gets divorced from his wife. He is having an affair with a hairdresser. Will they marry? Will he allow his son to donate his liver? The attorney wins the case & it’s case closed for him.Continue reading “Divorce Attorney Shin”

It is a 2020 South Korean TV series starring Hwang Jung eum, Yook Sung jae, Choi Won young. Based on the Daum webtoon ‘Twin Tops Bar’ by Bae Hye soo. It is the first series to air on JTBC’s wed-thur slot in eight years. Also looking at Hwang Jung eum after ‘She was Pretty’ wasContinue reading “Mystic Pop-up Bar”

An ongoing South Korean drama with Cho Seung woo in the title role. Based on a webtoon of the same name by Kang Tae kyung. After 5 episodes the viewership remains in a single digit. From 7.3% for the second episode, it has dropped marginally to 5.6 % at the 5th episode. The third divorceContinue reading “Divorce Attorney Shin”

It is a 2023 American computer animated fantasy adventure film. Directed by Wendy Rogers. Written by Martin Hynes & produced by Julia Pistor. It is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo. The film was distributed by Netflix & released on March 17, 2023. It opened to mixed reviews. PeterContinue reading “The Magician’s elephant”

It is a 2022 Tamil language Indian short Academy award winner documentary. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves in her directorial debut. It is about the bond that develops between a couple & an orphaned baby elephant, Raghu, entrusted in their care. The locales are superb. Bomman sitting with Raghu is one of the classic shots. HisContinue reading “The Elephant Wisperers”

A 2023 South Korean drama. A revenge tragedy. Starring Song Hye kyo, Lee Do hyun,Lim Ji yeon, Yeom Hye ran with others. After the eight episodes streamed, a gap gave more time to think. To get more curious & increase the viewer base. The Indian Express praised Song Hye kyo’s performance.’It is one of herContinue reading “The Glory”

Starting with ‘Coffee Prince’ starring Yoon Eun hye & Gong Yoo, it has been extremely exciting till date. I found nice suggestions & milestones on my way. Gong Yoo is one of the finest actors around. I followed him with ‘Big’, ‘Train to Busan’, ‘Guardian’. ‘When the Camellia Blooms gave me Gong Hyo Jin withContinue reading “My K drama journey”