Kimchi…My Precious!
For the first time in my life, I paid a premium to have kimchi delivered to me by mail. Here’re some of my favorite finds.
Year: 2020
So Ji-Sub is a Married Man!
Congratulations to actor So Ji-Sub and reporter Jo Eun-Jung on their marriage. Fighting!
Go Away With … The Claudettes
The Claudettes’ Johnny Iguana says he will always try to speak Spanish when he can to natives: “I almost always have to say, “Mas despacio, por favor,” as the answers come flying back too fast for my brain to apprehend.”
“Parasite” (기생충)
“Parasite” has already made history for South Korea as the country’s first film to win a Best Picture Academy Award. There are some moments I can’t wrap my head around though, and one of them was the inclusion of Illinois State into the dialogue.
Are You Watching “Don’t Be Jealous”?
As much as any of us may admire idols and actors and actresses, what they do in their private lives has no bearing on any of us. Fans having a harmless crush is one thing. But expecting them to not do things the rest of us do is unequivocally unfair.
“Crash Landing on You” (사랑의 불시착)
A couple months after the series finale aired, I still find myself missing the characters in the superb K-Drama, “Crash Landing on You.”
“Let’s Eat” (식샤를 합시다)
“Let’s Eat” offers some of the best mouth-watering food scenes I’ve ever seen in any series. But is there more?
Song Ji-Hyo tackles the “Any Song” Challenge with Zico on “Running Man!”
Zico appears on “Running Man” to do the “Any Song” challenge with our favorite Song…Song Ji-Hyo!
Go Away With … Marc Cameron
“Recent trips to Japan and Buenos Aires both changed the way I’d imagined the plot and setting and sent me in entirely new directions in the books,” says “Stone Cross (An Arliss Cutter Novel)” author Marc Cameron.
“My Holo Love” (나 홀로 그대)
What “My Holo Love” gets across is that people are lonely and long for human companionship.
Go Away With … Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman
“I was a massive Sci-Fi nerd as a kid and used to love “The X-Files,” says Jack Osbourne. “It was that show that got me into (the supernatural). I wanted to investigate like Fox Mulder.”
“Itaewon Class” (이태원 클라쓰)
“Itaewon Class” is one of those rare K-Dramas where I disliked both female leads for different reasons. But it just goes to show that a good series doesn’t need a loveline to hold the viewer’s interest.
“Suits” (슈츠)
The Korean adaptation of “Suits” is an exciting series that shows off Park Hyung-Sik’s acting range and beautifully expressive face.
Kwang-Soo and Kang Daniel Will Appear on Running Man This Weekend!
Kang Daniel’s ready for his comeback with his mini album “CYAN” and a guest appearance on “Running Man”!
Before “Parasite”: Actor Choi Woo-Shik
It’ll be a while before Choi Woo-Shik’s “Past Lives” hits the movie theatres. In the meantime, let’s get to know the “Parasite” actor a little better.
Go Away With … Sarah Wayne Callies
“I’ve always loved Japan,” says “Council of Dads” actress Sarah Wayne Callies. “It’s ancient and modern at the same time, from the food, to the clothes, to the architecture. I stayed in a ryokan that had been in the same family for 16 generations and ate kaiseki dinner every night.”
“Jung Hae-In’s Travel Log”
Jung Hae-In’s adventures in New York are delightful to watch. Here’s hoping he does another season. I know his international fans would love to travel with him vicariously to explore South Korea next.
“Tunnel” (터널)
Like many of the characters in this series, Gwang-ho is a bit of an idiot. Instead of quietly sneaking up to nab the various culprits, he constantly yells out his plans to catch the 새끼/saekki (or son of a bitch), giving the aforementioned 새끼 plenty of time to escape.
Who is in Season 2 of “Kingdom”?
Before tucking into the new episodes of “Kingdom: Season 2,” let’s take a look at the roles that got Ju Ji-hoon and his co-stars to this point in their careers.
Go Away With … Jade Pettyjohn
“The Rise Festival in the Mojave Desert was one of the most magical experiences of my life,” says “Little Fires Everywhere” actress Jade Pettyjohn. “I went with a couple of my closest friends and we wrote our hopes, wishes and dreams on paper lanterns, ignited them and listened to the sweet sounds of RY X’s performance.”