Author: Rahul M

The friendship on JTBC’s “A Hundred Memories” is warming viewers’ hearts! Set in the 1980s, “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic coming-of-age romance drama about the friendship between two young bus attendants, Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) and Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). Here are three key moments that highlight their deep bond: 1. Kim Da Mi’s bold rescue at the roller rink In a tense scene at the roller rink, Jong Hee found herself surrounded by playground bullies. Without hesitation, Young Rye leaped to her friend’s…

MBC’s “To the Moon” has shared a sneak peek of a heart-stopping moment from its next episode! Based on the novel of the same name, MBC’s “To the Moon” tells the story of three women from humble backgrounds who, struggling to live on their salaries alone, turn to cryptocurrency investing. Spoilers On the previous episode of “To the Moon,” it was revealed that Ham Ji Woo (Kim Young Dae) was the singer who had sung Jung Da Hae (Lee Sun Bin)’s favorite song. As Ham Ji Woo’s music career had abruptly ended immediately after his debut, Jung Da Hae’s words…

Go Hyun Jung will take Kim Bo Ra’s place in a dangerous situation during the finale of SBS’s “Queen Mantis”! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approach Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. Jang Dong Yoon stars as Jung Yi Shin’s estranged son Cha Soo Yeol,…

Will Kim Da Mi muster the courage to confess her feelings to Heo Nam Jun in “A Hundred Memories”? Set in the 1980s, JTBC’s “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic coming-of-age romance drama about the friendship between two young bus attendants, Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) and Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). Spoilers Previously on “A Hundred Memories,” Young Rye was about to confess her feelings to Jae Pil when he suddenly asked her to deliver a note with his contact information to Jong Hee. Jong Hee,…

Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang’s partnership is already at risk of falling apart in “Walking on Thin Ice”! KBS 2TV’s “Walking on Thin Ice” is a new emotional crime thriller about the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), an ordinary housewife determined to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher who secretly leads a double life. Spoilers In the upcoming third episode of the drama, Kang Eun Soo urges Lee Kyung to make another deal with her in order to pay for her husband’s medical treatment. However, because Lee Kyung previously…

SBS’s “Queen Mantis” is heading into its finale on a ratings boost! On September 26, the popular crime thriller enjoyed a slight increase in viewership ahead of its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the penultimate episode of “Queen Mantis” scored an average nationwide rating of 6.3 percent. MBC’s new drama “To the Moon,” which airs in the same time slot, rose to an average nationwide rating of 2.1 percent for its third episode. Finally, JTBC’s “My Youth” kicked off the second half of its run on average nationwide ratings of 1.5 percent and 2.1 percent for its seventh and…

First love has always been a popular theme in Chinese dramas, often portrayed as sweet, bittersweet, and unforgettable. It appears across different genres, from modern city romances to historical tales, because it speaks to universally relatable emotions. Sometimes it captures the innocence of a teenage crush, sometimes the sadness of lost opportunities, and sometimes the quiet joy of reconnecting with someone after years apart. In 2025, the romance drama “The First Frost” continued this tradition. Based on Zhu Yi’s novel of the same name, the series is also a spin-off of the hit drama “Hidden Love” starring Zhao Lu Si…

Upcoming drama “Typhoon Family” has unveiled new stills featuring Kim Min Ha! “Typhoon Family” follows the journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho), a rookie businessman who suddenly becomes the head of a struggling trading company with no employees, no money, and nothing left to sell during the IMF crisis in 1997. Kim Min Ha plays Oh Mi Seon, a determined bookkeeper navigating life during the financial turmoil. As the eldest daughter carrying the responsibility of supporting her family, Mi Seon devotes herself to her work at Typhoon Company while pursuing her dream of becoming a career woman. Speaking about…

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. There have been plenty of debuting groups who’ve impressed me this year, but most have been instant hits — launching with a standout song or album. KickFlip are different. I still don’t care for most of the material on their debut mini album. Their May follow-up was a bit uneven but…

The upcoming drama “Spirit Fingers” has unveiled the first stills of Cho Jun Young! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Spirit Fingers” is a healing youth romance drama that follows young people as they embark on a colorful journey to discover their true colors. Cho Jun Young plays Nam Ki Jung—better known as “Red Finger.” Nam Ki Jung is the embodiment of confidence and self-love: blessed with good looks and a great physique, quick to stand up against injustice, and known for his blunt honesty and unpredictable behavior that make his character uniquely charming. Though he may…