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K-DRAMA INDEX
Crash Landing on You co-stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin on their real-life wedding day. (Photo provided by VAST Entertainment.)
These are some of my reviews and essays about K-Dramas (and also Korean films and other Korean-centric projects)....
U.S. News Anchor 'Jokes' That BTS-Themed Cookies Spell Out "Death to America"
Courtesy: OREO
By Jae-Ha Kim
May 30, 2026
Earlier this week, a Texas news outlet joined a slew of others in announcing the limited-edition OREO cookies, which were designed to taste like hotteok/호떡 — a sweet Korean pancake filled with w...
In the K-drama “Anna,” A Lie Begets More Lies
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By Jae-Ha Kim
Lee Yu-mi (played by Bae Suzy)
Lee Hyeon-ju (played by Jung Eun-chae)
↑Note: Korean names denote the surname followed by the given name.
A lie begets lies. That’s how I would describe the K-drama “An...
"BEEF" Tackles Korean Identity in Season 2
Cailee Spaeny, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton. (Courtesy: Netflix)
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By Jae-Ha Kim
In the second season of the Netflix series “BEEF,” showrunner Lee Sung-jin1 stacks the cast with Korean superstars like Youn Yuh-jung and...
The 정 BTS Have For Each Other is a Compelling Part of Who They Are
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By Jae-Ha Kim
May 20, 2026
“I don’t know why we get so much love and support. But we feel a great sense of responsibility.” –Jimin
Having your music cut out mid-song can be a living nightmare for most musicians. But...
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