Akage Girl
Northern New England
What's In A Voice?
Have you ever heard a voice that you just can't forget? What if the speaker of that voice was a crazy talented actor?
Currently Watching: Again My Life
Begins like a gritty crime drama but then Again My Life gets fun....
Bring on the Quirk
Attracted to the unexpected? Love shows that cover multiple genres? Like a little quirk in your drama? ME TOO!!
Book vs Drama – The Eternal Debate
Ever read a book you couldn’t wait to see dramatized? Here are three examples by Chinese author Priest!
YEP! There's Something Here for Everyone
Not sure about Asian Drama’s…..Read On! More genres to choose from than there are flavors of gum....and much more tasty!
First Rate Second Fiddles – Unforgettable Supporting Characters
We adore interesting characters. When they are supporting characters... fireworks!
The Taboo of Guardian
Which is better...the book or the C-drama? Let's discuss.
Fan Guide to Wang Yi Bo
Hmmm, a lot of words about Wang Yi Bo… WAIT! Is there such a thing as too much Wang Yi Bo?
The Torment of Unfinished Dramas
Started a show that you just couldn’t watch to the bitter end, but didn’t want to drop? Read on. I need your help.
Sure-Fire Cure for the Dreaded Show Hole
Stuck in Show Hole....Have I got a remedy for you and it will only cost you a little time (or a lot)!
The Untamed… A Masterpiece
Ever watched a show and felt like you just experienced an exquisite painting or symphony that brought tears to your eyes? Well consider giving The Untamed a try, its just transcendent… and its CRAZY FUN TOO!!!
Stuck at Home....Why Not Try a Drama From Taiwan?
Never experienced a Taiwanese Drama? Have some time to kill in quarantine? Here are some suggestions, think of them as a palette cleanser before your next intense K or C drama.
Isolation Got You Down? Escape with Dramas!
Does your reality suck? Hey, so does mine! Take a journey far far away from reality (and its 100% contagion free). Escape with Asian Dramas!
No Travel, No Parties, No Problem - Watch a Drama
Grocery shopping now a full contact sport? Need something uplifting and fun in your day? Put down the bloody sword and watch an Asian drama!
A Fangirl’s Love Letter to the Hong Sisters
Dear Hong Sisters: The shows you write are spectacular on every level! They are amusing, thoughtful, creepy, tear-jerking, and chocked full of captivating characters. Please write more!
Currently Watching: Because I Want To Talk
What? A talk show hosted by Lee Dong Wook? Sounds intriguing. Comedienne Jang Do Yeon is part of the show? Tell me more. The first guest is Gong Yoo? YESSSSSS! Count me in.
Help! I’ve Fallen Down a Show Hole and Can’t Get Out!
To quote the Urban Dictionary, a Show Hole is “that empty feeling that wraps around your soul because you don’t know now what do with your life” after binge-watching a series to the bitter end. Yep… That’s me… RIGHT NOW!
Three of the Greatest Bromances To Ever Be Filmed!
Take a moment and think of all the shows you’ve experienced over time... I’ll betcha you can come up with one or two bromantic relationships in Asian dramas that made you smile... Any guess as to MY FAVORITE?!
Drama Valium – Dramas to Calm the Nerves
Sometimes, don’t you just need to get away, relax, chill, avoid anything stressful… BUT WAIT! There are shows for that too!
Entertainment and Edification - 3 Asian Dramas that Nailed It
Recently, I have written about my favourite Asian Dramas that excel at characterization, dialogue, and conflict. There is one more key element to a drama that I find sets shows apart from all others… a moral (as in Please Put Your Thinking Cap On).
3 Asian Dramas that Master the Art of Conflict
Bungee jumping, sledging down an icy hill, developing a new crush, a good drama. What do they have in common? That stomach-churning thrill that has us begging for more.
More than Just Words: Dialogue
Nothing makes a show more memorable than a good quote, ie. “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” from Cool Hand Luke or “There’s no place like home ” yes…Wizard of Oz. What about lines from Asian Dramas?
Characterization: A Case Study
According to Oxford Dictionary, characterization is the “creation or construction of a fictional character” which is an incredibly limited and boring way to describe something so magical. Who doesn’t love or hate a good character?
Korean Dramas – An Invitation to My Chinese Drama Loving Friends
Think the pageantry, history, and magic only belong in C-dramas? THINK AGAIN. My C-drama loving friends, check out these two K-dramas… you won’t be disappointed.
Currently Watching: The Great Show
The show is about a washed-up politician taking in four orphaned kids... a tragedy? Nope. This is a comedy, go figure, so get ready to laugh.
FANGIRL – A True Confession
Let's keep it a secret, but do you know I am a fangirl? Yep. It's true. Please don’t tell anyone and my family… well, they are horrified.
Ashes of Love: An Exercise in Anxiety (Part 2)
After binge-watching the last 10 episodes, I couldn’t sleep a wink, my adrenaline pumping so hard, I could have climbed a mountain, except it was midnight and very, very dark outside with lots of scary animals.
Ashes of Love – An Exercise in Anxiety (Part 1)
I need meditation… no a pill… no a massage… just please, give me ANYTHING to calm my nerves after watching ALL 63 episodes of Ashes of Love.
Strong Female Role Models: A List for Teen Drama Fans
Are there teen-friendly shows that have strong female role models?
C-Drama Leads: A Suggestion For My K-Drama Loving Nieces
Here is a suggested list for my nieces to show them C-drama leads can be just as compelling as K-drama ones.
