Dramarookies

Awaken stars Namgoong Min, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Chung-ah and Kim Chang-wan. The series, directed by Kim Jung-hyun and written by Shin Yoo-dam, revolves around two police officers as they dig up the secrets of mysterious events that occurred in a village 28 years ago. Listen to Evita's review of this gripping thriller drama.

Listen to Dramarookies review of JTBC's SKY Castle, the television drama set in the fictional Sky Castle neighborhood, tells the story of four wealthy Seoul families who use their children’s educational achievements for one-upmanship. When programming their children for success, nothing less than the best is acceptable, at least partly because it reflects poorly on them. 

Sageuk, or Korean historical drama, is the meat and potatoes of K-Drama. The rich history of the Korean peninsula provides delicious fodder for fantastical, dramatic, and re-imagined re-telling's of history. In this episode of Dramarookies we explore some of the best of the sageuk genre and it's impact on storytelling.

To survive in a highly competitive environment, two rival attorneys with only high-class clientele tear apart anything that stands in the way of their ambition. Electrifying chemistry and refreshing plot, listen to Evita's review of Hyena!

Starring: Kim Hye-soo and Ju Ji-hoon  

One of the highest rated Korean drama recently, Penthouse is a sensational, fast-paced drama full of evil characters that you love to hate, and definitely a must-watch in our opinion if you enjoyed similar dramas like Sky Castle, The World of The Married, Return and The Last Empress! Starring: Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Um Ki Joon and Lee Ji Ah in lead roles. 

Listen to Svetlana's review of Search:WWW a story of 21st century women, who choose their careers over regressive societal norms. Cause love can also be found in the work that you do. Celebrate powerful women!

Starring: Im Soo-jung, Lee Da-hee, Hye-jin Jeon, Jang Ki-yong and Lee Jae-wook in leading roles.

A passionate architect loses his heart to a free-spirited woman and sets out to reunite with her on the streets of Seoul. Starring Ji Chang Wook  and Kim Ji Won in lead roles.

Listen to Ahana's review of the same.

The body-swap/political comedy pushed boundaries with its examination of gender and social standards in South Korea. Starring Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun in lead roles.

Veering off from his preset path, a track star follows his heart after a film translator steps into his life. Starring Shin Se Kyung and Im Siwan, listen to Evita's review of 'Run On', a rom-com melodrama that is both feel good and perceptive. And lest we forget the healthy relationships, comedic banter and LGBTQIA+ representation.

Porcelain, pale skin. Double lid eyelids with larger eyes. V-shaped jaw. Slim figure. This is Korean beauty standards. But where did it come from? Listen to our Kulture Study Episode on the 'Toxic Beauty Standards of Korean Dramas' as we deep dive and understand the genesis and after effects of this on a globalised world. Especially with Korean culture being such a hot property.