#Kang Dong-won

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[fieldcinema]

Beurokeo, 2022 Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda

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Tempest (Korean drama) will be released next year on Disney+ and Hulu starring Jun Ji Hyun, Gang Dong Won, and John Cho

From writer Chung Seokyung (Decision to Leave, The Handmaiden)

Directed by Kim Heewon (Queen of Tears, Little Women, Vincenzo) and co-directed by Korean martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng (The Outlaws 4).

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[kikizubik]

My favorite female characters in 2024

I found so many fictional women I fell in love with. They're just awesome and I'm here for them in good and bad.

Put your list of favorites female characters, I'm curious!

Tak Dong-kyung (Doom at your service)

Lisa Swallows (Lisa Frankenstein)

Jane Grey (my lady Jane)

Yoon Se-ri (crash landing on you)

Dong Geurami (extraordinary attorney Woo)

Son Hae-yeong (No gain no love)

Kang Ji-won (Marry my husband)

Choi Ae-ra (Fight for my way)

Kang Bitna (the judge from hell)

Chae Yeong Shin (Healer)

Eun Bong-hui (suspicious partner)

Lee Hae-ryeon (the worst of evil)

Jung Saet-byul (Backstreet rookie)

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My Favorite Female Characters

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Squid Game (Season 2)

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Squid Game (Season 2, 2024, South Korea)

Director & Writer: Hwang Dong Hyuk

Mini-review:

I didn't quite see the need for more Squid Game; despite the somewhat open ending, the first season was a thoroughly satisfying watch. And now, after seeing the new one, my opinion hasn't really changed. The first half is basically a rehash of the concept and themes, with a slowed-down pace to drag the story out into two seasons. On top of that, more than a few of the new characters are ridiculously annoying (and it doesn't help that half of the cast is made up of awful people). That being said, the games remain thrilling and entertaining, easily the best part of this installment. I'm still curious to see how the story ends, and most of my favorite characters managed to survive, so I will be tuning into the final season next year.

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just wanted to share that stranger/secret forest s1, s2, and dongjae spin-off are 3 dramas i hold super dear to my heart.

these dramas aren't my first exposure to kdramas (and im very grateful they are, bc idt many can match that the standards set). but the way stranger sucked me in right from the start (im a huge thriller fan so. makes sense.) was insane.

the way i binged the whole s1, digested it, and then binged the whole of s2,, i think i was possessed LOL. to think that i only discovered this gem of a universe was through the little ad on tvn on dongjae. (thank you dongjae. my pookie ❤️)

i actually have no idea how to coherently organise my thoughts, bc i think a lot of what i have rn is just feelings. i love this universe so much and really, i can't wait for s3, s4, and even s5. (mr cho seungwoo promised an s5, so i will wait for an s5.)

i ran out of tags.

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First look at Kang Dong Won & Park Jung Min in Netflix's Uprising (2024) dir. Kim Sang Man

Set in the Joseon era during a tumultuous time in the aftermath of war, take a journey through the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries: Cheon-yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess; and Jong-ryeo, Cheon-yeong’s master and scion of Joseon's most influential military family.

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Still cuts for Squid Game S2

Cast: Lee Jung Jae; Lee Byung Hun; Gong Yoo; Yim Siwan; Park Sung Hoon; Won Ji An; Wi Ha Jun; Kang Ha Neul; Lee Jin Uk; Yang Dong Geun; Park Gyu Young; Kang Ae Shim; Jo Yuri; David Lee; T.O.P; Roh Jae Won

Release Date: TBA 2024, Netflix

[moonlightsdream]

FILMS IN 2023: → Too Beautiful to Lie (2004) — dir. Bae Hyeong Jun

[leejieun]

BROKER : ONECLICK LIMITED EDITION - photobook

[somanykdramas]

WELCOME TO SAMDAL-RI

GENRES: Drama, Romance

SUMMARY: When life gets too tough, its important to have a place you can go where people believe in you for who you always were.

THIS SHOW HAS EVERYTHING: Convenience store hideouts, corporate abuse, haenyeos, amusement park failures, dog mascots, weather forecasting, old flames, flashy sports cars, loss and forgiveness, crooners, drunken kisses, and dolphins.

HOT TAKE: I'm always hesitant to watch these small town slice-of-life dramas since I know they're going to be slow and drawn out, but you know what? I've never regretted sitting through one yet. There's something just very soulfully soothing about casual strolls, nosy-yet-supportive neighbors, and honest dialogue and communication, and this show is no exception.

Nevermind best kdrama kissers: I want a list of best kdrama huggers, starting with the King, Ji Chang Wook.

[gulongming]

이번 생도 잘 부탁해 SEE YOU IN MY 19th LIFE (2023)

[beingharsh]

Broker (2022), dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda