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Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Review: A Masterpiece that Breaks Your Heart
Source: Yahoo Introducing "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" If you think you've seen palace dramas before, let me stop you right there. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace isn't just another historical drama about scheming concubines and power struggles in the Forbidden City. This 87-episode Chinese drama is a slow-burn tragedy that will absolutely wreck you emotionally – and I mean that in the most intense, unforgettable way possible. Directed by Wang Jun and written by Liu
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Sep 14, 202526 min read


Lovely Runner Review: Looking Back Almost a Year After It Ended
Source: Viki Introducing "Lovely Runner" It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a year since Lovely Runner aired its finale on May 28, 2024. As I reflect on this drama a year later, I’m filled with the same warmth and excitement I felt watching it week by week last year. Lovely Runner is a 16-episode South Korean time-travel romantic comedy (with sprinkles of fantasy + thriller) that stole viewers’ hearts and became a sleeper hit. Starring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon
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Aug 19, 202521 min read


Drama Review of When Life Gives You Tangerines: A Heartfelt Journey of Love and Growth
Introducing "When Life Gives You Tangerines" Poster for the show (Source: Netflix) When Life Gives You Tangerines is a 2025 South Korean romantic slice-of-life drama that takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride spanning over 70 years . Directed by Kim Won-suk and written by Lim Sang-choon, the 16-episode drama (divided into four seasonal volumes on Netflix) stars Lee Ji-eun (IU) and Park Bo-gum as the young Yang Gwan-sik and Oh Ae-sun, and Moon So-ri and Park Hae-
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May 24, 202524 min read


My Top 3 Xianxia Classics You Absolutely Need to Watch
I’ve watched a lot of xianxia dramas over the years, but there are a few dramas that have truly stayed with me long after I finished them. These shows have everything that makes the genre special: breathtaking worlds , complicated relationships , and love stories that somehow feel both impossible and inevitable . When I call something a “classic,” I don’t just mean it’s well-known. I mean, it’s the kind of drama you could revisit years later and still feel just as emotionall
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Apr 4, 20256 min read


Mr. Plankton K-Drama Review: Why This Emotional Masterpiece Deserves Your Attention
Introducing "Mr. Plankton" "Mr. Plankton" is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy-drama that masterfully combines humor with heartache. Directed by Hong Jong-chan and written by Jo Yong, the series stars Woo Do-hwan as Hae-jo, Lee Yoo-mi as Jo Jae-mi, Oh Jung-se as Eo Heung, and Kim Hae-sook as Bum Ho-ja. Released on Netflix, this ten-episode series takes viewers on an emotional journey of self-discovery , love , and acceptance . Left to Right: Jo Jae Mi, Hae-jo, Eo Heung, Bu
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Jan 15, 20259 min read
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