Happily Ever After

  I thought that it would be fun to predict the best TV shows of the year. Then when 2025 comes to an end, we can come back to this post and see if these shows really turned out to be good.    Below are the shows I have high expectations for. 1. <마녀> The Witch 2. <하이퍼 나이프> Hyper Knife 3. <나인 퍼즐> Nine Puzzles 4. <북극성> Tempest 5. <다 이루어질지니> All The Love You Wish For 6. <폭싹 속았수다> When Life Gives You Tangerines

  It was a time of darkness for Joseon people, each of them barely enduring the harsh Japanese in their own way. Some became pro-Japanese. Most just focused on hiding in the shadows. But a few courageous people stood up against the Japanese, carrying out secret operations against wicked officials.    Many movies and shows tell the story of Ahn Jung-geun, the heroic independence activist who assassinated Japanese politician Ito Hirobumi. And since Koreans are already familiar with Ahn's history, it may have been tough to exceed people's expectations. Also, it was disappointing that actor Hyun-Bin didn't resemble Ahn at all. Despite the odds however, Harbin turned out to be a fine masterpiece.    The movie is characterized by its coldness. Every scene looks stiff and rigid. The overall lack of warmth with no exaggerated vitality is rather new, yet more convincing. Tears are still shed, but not for long. The feeling of sadness and anger is too familiar to be overw...

These are Top 6 ranked K-movies of 2024. 1. Exhuma <파묘> 2. WONDERLAND <원더랜드> 3. Uprising <전, 란> 4. Pilot <파일럿> 5. Hijack 1971 <하이재킹> 6. Escape <탈주>

Here are Top 10 ranked K-drama series of 2024. 1. Good Partner <굿 파트너> 2. Family Matters <가족계획> 3. The Trunk <트렁크> 4. Parasyte: The Grey <기생수: 더 그레이> 5. Light Shop <조명가게> 6. Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 <경성크리처 2> 7. Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born <정년이> 8. Doubt <이토록 친밀한 배신자> 9. Queen of Tears <눈물의 여왕> 10. Lovely Runner <선재 업고 튀어>

  A mystery romance series on Netflix, the show is based on a book of the same title. The chemistry of actors Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-Jin gathered great attention for a long time. My expectations for the show were also high. And it exceeded my expectations wonderfully.   In-Ji works at a marriage company where they provide rich clients with temporary marriage. She has been married for four times, and this marriage with Jung-Won will be her fifth one. In-Ji has always believed that this unique job suits her, but now she isn't sure as she grows feelings for Jung-Won. Jung-Won seems like a mysterious man, and In-Ji is eager to do anything for his happiness, just as any wife should. Since that's what she is paid for. But what happens when Jung-Won uncovers her own secrets? What if he falls for her, too? It's against the rules. But this time, the rules don't matter.   Combining mystery with romance is common, yet difficult to achieve successfully. And yet, the show perfectly...