Korean Drama: Move to Heaven

Year Released

2021

Genre

Family, Slice of Life

No. of Episodes

10 - running time of 52 minutes per episode

Starring

Lee Je-hoon, Tang Jun-sang, Ji Jin-hee

Storyline

Right after Cho Sang-gu (Lee Je-hoon) was released from prison, he was tasked to be the guardian of his late half-brother Han Jung-woo's (Ji Jin-hee) son, Han Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang). Jung-woo and Geu-ru have been running a trauma cleaning business "Move to Heaven" whereby they cleaned up after one's death. However, they do safekeep those memorable and important belongings to be passed on to family members/loved ones who would cherish them. Now, it is Sang-gu's turn to grow together with Geu-ru as a family and friend.

My View

Speechless this drama, every single episode I cried without fail. Highly recommended!

Rating

5/5 Stars

Korean Drama: Shadow Detective 1 & 2

 

Year Released

Season 1 (2022) & Season 2 (2023)

Genre

Detective

No. of Episodes

8 each - running time of 57 & 55 minutes per episode respectively for season 1 and 2

Starring

Lee Sung-min, Jin Goo, Jung Jin-young, Kim Shin-rok

Storyline

Detective Kim Tae-rok (Lee Sung-min) loses his other detective friends one by one from "Friend" who turned out to be Kook Jin-han (Jin Goo). Jin-han was killed in the end as one of the players in this never-ending cat-and-mouse game. Tae-rok is determined to find out the real mastermind behind.

My View

Season 1 was not too bad and as Jin Goo potrays as a good person, I was almost duped into thinking he could not be the villian. Season 2 was more of trying to track down the big boss with quite an acceptable ending. 

Rating

4/5 Stars

Korean Drama: The Sound of Your Heart

Year Released

2016

Genre

Comedy

No. of Episodes

20 - running time of 15 minutes per episode

Starring

Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Dae-myung, Jung So-min, Kim Byung-ok, Kim Mi-kyung

Storyline

Plot focuses on the daily lives of a web cartoonist who produces these genuine and funny stories. 

My View

It is not an easy task to come up with never ending hilarious posts hence not each episode is to my liking. I appreciate the effort and do continue to have more ideas in the future.

Rating

4/5 Stars

Korean Drama: Mr. Queen

Year Released

2020 - 2021

Genre

Fantasy

No. of Episodes

20 - running time of 1 hour 15 minutes per episode

Starring

Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Choi Jin-hyuk

Storyline

Jang Bong-hwan (Choi Jin-hyuk), chef at Cheong Wa Dae met with an accident and fell into a pool at his apartment. In the process, his soul was swapped with Kim So-yong (Shin Hye-sun), Queen from the Joseon Dynasty. Unable to fathom what was happening to him, Bong-hwan had a number of hiccups during his stay at the palace. King Cheol Jong (Kim Jung-hyun) is attracted to So-yong as she doesn't behave like the usual maidens. Meanwhile, So-yong's soul is trapped inside her own body hiding somewhere trying to find her way out.

My View

Mr. Queen is a totally bizarre fantasy drama which I sometimes could not believe myself either. Overall a hilarios plot and I quite like Kim Jung-hyun here compared to Welcome to Waikiki. 

Rating

4/5 Stars

Korean Drama: Dr. Romantic 1, 2 & 3

Year Released

2016 - 2017 (Season 1), 2020 (Season 2), 2023 (Season 3)

Genre

Medical Drama

No. of Episodes

20 - running time of 1 hour per episode (season 1), 16 - running time of 1 hour 10 mins per episode (same season 2 & 3)

Starring

Han Seok-kyu, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Joo-heon, Jin Kyung

Storyline

Dr. Kim Sa-bu (Han Seok-kyu) has a triple board certification and he impresses everyone with his medical skills and knowledge. He acts as a mentor to all the doctors and nurses who aim to become like him. Kim Sa-bu's passion in saving lives touched everyone around him.

My View

Dr. Romantic is pretty dramatic in its plot but at the same time engaging. I watched 3 seasons at one go until a point where I don't feel disgusted anymore. I could literally dine and watch them operate at the same time. Looking forward to season 4 and hopefully Seo Hyun-jin will be back. I loved her.

Rating

5/5 Stars