This article is inspired by the TvN drama, Goblin 도깨비 and the SBS drama, Legend of the Blue Sea 푸른 바다의 전설. Both dramas, airing simultaneously, focus on supernatural beings who Continue Reading →
2016 was a busy year for Korean historical dramas, or sageuks. Some of the most popular K-dramas in 2016 were sageuks – including Six Flying Dragons and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Continue Reading →
Historical background to better understand episodes 13 and 14 of Six Flying Dragons. http://bodashiri.tumblr.com/post/133460268486/six-flying-dragons-ep-13-14
Every March 1st, South Korea observes Independence Declaration Day known in Korean as “Sam-Il Jul” 삼일절 . This day commemorates and honors the men and women who died during the March 1st Movement (3-1운동) or Mansei Movement 만세 운동. The Continue Reading →
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I’ve come across comments in the blogosphere suggesting that Korean dramas are mainly for women and that Korean dramas are unmasculine. Say what!?!? This couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, Korean Continue Reading →
UPDATED: December 2016 I have been asked a lot as to what are some of the best Historical Korean Dramas (HKD). There are really so many! I decided to make a list Continue Reading →
Jeong Dojeon 정도전 is a 2014 50 episode KBS Daeha Drama that tells the story of the events leading to the downfall of the nearly 475 year old Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) up to the founding Continue Reading →
Dae JoYoung 대조영 is a 108 episode KBS Daehae Drama about the title character and how he came to become the first king of the Balhae Dynasty out of the ashes of Continue Reading →
With all the inaccurate definitions and misperceptions floating out there, I wanted to call this article “Sageuk: The Definitive Guide To Korean Historical Dramas.” I opted for a lower key-key title, Continue Reading →