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Love Through a Prism (2026)

Japanese Purizumu Rondo. It is a Japanese original net animation series created by Yoko Kamio. The author of ‘Boys Over Flowers’. The 20 episode series was released on Netflix on 15 Jan. 2026. The theme song is ‘Star Flower’ is performed by Chilli Beans. Lili Ichijoin, a talented aspiring painter from Japan, arrives in LondonContinue reading “Love Through a Prism (2026)”

My Dear Miaomiao

When I watched Zhao Jinmai for the first time in ‘A Little Thing called First Love’ 2019, I was drawn to her more than Lai Kuan-lin. Lai won the ‘Best Newcomer’ but has moved into behind the scenes work in 2024. Then came ‘Amidst a Snowstorm of Love’ & ‘The Princess Royal’ 2024 where sheContinue reading “My Dear Miaomiao”

Genie, Make a Wish

After having their earlier drama ‘Uncontrollably Fond’ still giving me the frustration, I finished it at leisure. Unsure that the character of Ki Ka young would be serious, heartless & would end up sad. Kim Woo bin with long hair, too long, or short hair is a lovable fellow. But he is a genie! WhatContinue reading “Genie, Make a Wish”

Shine on Me

‘You ‘re my sun’ the song runs & we get all warm. It is cozy, fuzzy & yes, romantic. In the university she falls for a talented student, Weiming Lai as Xu Zhuang. She confesses her feelings & promises to wait till he reciprocates her feelings. Hesitant he fails to reach her & she meetsContinue reading “Shine on Me”

Positively Yours (2026)

Also known as ‘We’re expecting a Baby’. Or ‘I have a baby’. It is an ongoing South Korean TV series. Written by So Hae won. Directed by Kim Jin seong. Starring Choi Jin hyuk, Oh Yeon seo, Hong Jong hyun, Kim Da som. It is about a couple who once said they ‘d never getContinue reading “Positively Yours (2026)”

Undercover Miss Hong (2026)

It is an ongoing South Korean workplace comedy TV series.Written by Moon Hyun kyung. Directed by Park Seon ho. Starring Park Shin hye, with Ko Kyung pyo, Ha Yoon kyung, Cho Han gyeol. Set in 1997 Seoul, the series follows elite securities inspector Hong Keum bo, who goes undercover as a 20 year old juniorContinue reading “Undercover Miss Hong (2026)”

Wife Beating

I wasn’t aware it is so rampant. In the Hindi film ‘Thappad’ when the protagonist , Taapsi Pannu , files a divorce, the lawyer asks her, ‘Is your husband cheating ?’ No. ‘Is he beating you?’ No. ‘Then why are you divorcing him? Just for a slap ?’ Yes. He shouldn’t have done that. SheContinue reading “Wife Beating”

De De Pyaar De 2 (2025)

Transl. Give Me Love 2. It is an Indian Hindi language rom com film. Directed by Anshul Sharma. Written by Luv Ranjan & Tarun Jain. Starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Rakul Preet Singh. It is a sequel to ‘De De Pyaar De ‘ 2019. Theatrically released on 14 Nov. 2025. It received mixed reviews fromContinue reading “De De Pyaar De 2 (2025)”

To My Beloved Thief (2026)

It is an ongoing South Korean TV series. Written by Lee Sun. Directed by Ham Young geol. Starring Nam Ji hyun, Moon Sang min,Hong Min gi, Han So eun. The series depicts the story of a woman who becomes a righteous thief & a man who loves solving crimes is chasing her. Released on 3Continue reading “To My Beloved Thief (2026)”

Dept.Q (2025)

It is a British crime thriller TV series. Created by Scott Frank & Chandni Lakhani. It is based on the book series ‘Department Q’ by Danish writer Jussi Adler -Olsen. Starring Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov. Released on 29 May 2025 on Netflix. It was renewed for a second season in AugustContinue reading “Dept.Q (2025)”