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Castaway Diva: Episode 5 Recap

Woo-hak’s investigation in search of the truth continues while Mok-ha still holds onto the hope of someday meeting Ki-ho. Ran-joo’s on a search for her truth, realizing that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Castaway Diva Episode 5: Regret vs. Pride Mok-ha waits at the old Seoul Station for Ki-ho after…

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November 14, 2023
Castaway Diva: Episode 4 Recap

With Mok-ha’s appearance and support, Ran-joo realizes that anything is possible. Things may have drastically changed over the years and she may not be the big superstar that she was 15 years ago but there is always hope. Although Ran-joo can’t return to the past, she can learn to live, appreciate, and soak in every…

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November 12, 2023
Castaway Diva: Episode 3 Recap

Life comes with its challenges and difficulties but there are also positive moments. There’s sometimes a ray of light or glimpse of hope that appears at the most unexpected time. To Mok-ha and Ran-joo, they found that hope in each other and they gave each other the motivation to keep swimming in life. Castaway Diva…

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November 12, 2023
Castaway Diva: Episode 2 Recap

Things happen for a reason. But do they or is it just purely a coincidence? Upon being rescued, Mok-ha is set on resuming her dream of meeting Ran-joo. Along the way, she meets brothers Woo-hak and Bo-geol and she also searches for Ki-ho who helped jumpstart this journey of hers in the first place. Mok-ha…

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November 11, 2023
Castaway Diva: Episode 1 Recap

Another Park Eun-bin drama means another drama to recap! Just like I did with ‘Choco Bank’, ‘The Ghost Detective’, ‘Do You Like Brahms?‘, and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, I’m back with a recap of her current drama ‘Castaway Diva.’ Given that this is sort of a tradition on my blog by now, why stop, right? ‘Castaway…

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November 11, 2023
[What Mary Thinks] Daily Dose of Sunshine

You ever just watch a drama or movie that seems like it arrived at the right exact time during a time in your life where you needed it the most? That was me with new Korean drama ‘Daily Dose of Sunshine.’ I’m not one to cry often watching Korean movies and dramas but this one…

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November 6, 2023
[What Mary Thinks] The Matchmakers & Moon in the Day: Episodes 1-2

Two new dramas means another review of first impressions! This time, I share my thoughts on the first 2 episodes of ‘The Matchmakers’ and ‘Moon in the Day’ which both recently premiered this week. The Matchmakers: Episodes 1-2 I wanted to like this one a little bit more, but I’ll keep on holding out for…

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November 3, 2023
[What Mary Thinks] Castaway Diva: Episodes 1-2

Another year means another Park Eun-bin drama which means another drama added onto my watchlist. Given that Park Eun-bin is one of my favorite actresses, she usually has one drama out a year and I have this thing where I watch that drama. It started with ‘Operation Proposal’ all the way to ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’…

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November 1, 2023
K-Movie Review: Soulmate (2023)

Watching Byun Woo-seok in ‘Strong Girl Nam-soon’ reminded me about this movie, so I went back to watch it the other night. ‘Soulmate’ stars Kim Da-mi as Ahn Mi-so (Our Beloved Summer, Itaewon Class) and Jeon So-nee as Go Ha-eun (Our Blooming Youth) – two best friends whose friendship is tested throughout defining moments and…

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October 30, 2023
[PODCAST] Strong Girl Nam-soon: Episodes 5-6 & My Dearest Pt. 2: Episodes 13-14

Another week means another episode to my podcast! This week, I reviewed episodes 5 and 6 of ‘Strong Girl Nam-soon’ as well as episodes 13 and 14 of ‘My Dearest’ part 2. As usual, listen at your own caution for any spoilers and I have to admit – 90% of this episode was focused on…

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October 26, 2023