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Revenge of Others Review: A Dark Teen Thriller You Can’t Ignore

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Title: Revenge of others  Episodes: 12 Genre: Revenge, Mystery, Action, Drama  Main Cast: Park Solomon, Shin Ye-eun, Chung Soo-bin, Seo Ji-hoon, Chae Sang-woo Streaming Platform: Disney+ Image Credit: Wikipedia What would you do if your sibling died under mysterious circumstances, and no one seemed to care? " Revenge of Others " throws you straight into a dark, suspenseful world where justice is personal, danger hides behind high school walls, and every character has something to lose. “ Revenge of Others ” is a South Korean television series aired from 9 November 2022 to 14 December 2022. This thriller revenge drama is written by Lee Hee-myung and directed by Kim Yoo-jin. You can watch all 12 episodes of the series on Disney+ or Jio Hotstar.  Plot summary Ok Chan-mi discovers that her twin brother, Ok Chan-kyu (who is known as Park Won-seok after being adopted), has died. However, she does not believe that he would have committed suicide. After witnessing the polic...

Strong Girl Bong-soon Review: A Romantic Comedy with a Heroic Twist

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Title: Strong Girl Bong-soon Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fiction, Crime  Main Cast: Park Hyung-sik, Park Bo-young, Ji Soo Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viki Image Credit: Netflix What happens when immense strength meets soft-hearted sweetness? Strong Girl Bong-soon is a delightful blend of superhero charm, romantic tension, and laugh-out-loud moments. “ Strong Girl Bong-soon ” is a South Korean television series that aired from February 24, 2017, to April 15, 2017, on JTBC. Directed by Lee Hyung-min and written by Baek Mi-kyung, this romantic comedy series gained nationwide popularity after its release. The drama consists of 16 episodes and is available to watch on Netflix and Viki. Plot Summary Do Bong-soon is a kind and sweet girl who dreams of creating a video game based on her life. Though she appears petite and feminine, she possesses supernatural strength that makes her incredibly powerful, almost superhuman. This extraordinary strength is hereditary and is passe...

My Comfort Food: That Feels Like a Warm Hug

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Some foods feel like a warm hug for me; it’s always been Maggi. Whether it’s a rainy evening or a bad day, a bowl of spicy, buttery Maggi is my instant remedy. “ One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well. ” This quote by Virginia Woolf highlights the significant role that food plays in our lives. Life is filled with ups and downs, and at every stage, food is there to accompany us. Comfort food uplifts your mood even when you are sad or going through a hard time. It is like a cozy spot in our home where we feel safe and relaxed.   Let me tell you my comfort food, and it’s not something fancy or needs expert culinary skills, it’s simple - Maggi . Yes, the favorite of all age groups is “ Maggi 2-minute noodles ”. I know it is not healthy, but there is no rule that comfort food has to be healthy. Besides, I’m not eating it every day; once in a while is fine. So basically, Maggi is an instant noodle brand from the Swiss company Nestle. They do sell other p...

True Beauty Review: A Feel-Good High School Romantic Comedy

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Title: True Beauty  Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, Comedy, School Main Cast: Cha Eun-woo, Moon Ka-young, Hwang In-youp Streaming Platform: Viki, Netflix  Image Credit: Wikipedia Behind every makeover lies a story, and True Beauty delivers it with heart, humor, and relatable pain. This K-drama isn't just a rom-com; it's a journey of finding self-worth in a world obsessed with lo oks. “ True Beauty ” is a South Korean television series aired on tvN from December 9, 2020, to February 4, 2021. Directed by Kim Sang-hyeop and written by Lee Si-eun, this romantic comedy series gained more popularity on international platforms compared to the Korean industry. This drama comprises 16 episodes, available to watch on Netflix and Viki. Plot Summary Lim Joo-kyung is a high school student who has faced discrimination due to her appearance since childhood. She has been bullied by her peers because of her low self-confidence regarding her looks. After enduring this bullying for too lo...

Squid Game Season 2 Review: Comeback of Dark Survival Game

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Title: Squid Game season 2 Episodes: 7 Genre: Thriller, Survival, Horror Main Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul Streaming Platform: Netflix Image Credit: Netflix Press Material Just when we thought the games were over, Netflix brings back the chaos. Squid Game Season 2 picks up the tension where it left off, with deadlier twists, haunting symbolism, and a new chapter of brutal survival. “ Squid Game ” is a South Korean series whose season 2 was released on Netflix on December 26, 2024. Season 1 was released on September 17, 2021, and Season 3 is set to be released on June 27, 2025. This thrilling survival series is both written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. After the massive success of season 1, season 2 also gained popularity with the introduction of new players in the series. Plot Summary After three years of winning the game, Song Gi-hun gives up on going abroad and decides to stop that deadly game. Hwang Jun-ho, who survived after being ...

Squid Game Season 1 Review: Thrilling Ride Through Deadly Games

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Title: Squid Game Season 1 Episodes: 9 Genre: Thriller, Survival, Horror Main Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon Streaming Platform: Netflix  Image Credit: Netflix What would you do for a chance at 45.6 billion won? Netflix's 'Squid Game' delves into this question with a deadly twist. “ Squid game ” is a South Korean series whose season 1  was released on Netflix on September 17, 2021. The season 2 was released on December 26, 2024 and the season 3 is set to be released on June 27, 2025. This thrilling survival series is both written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. After the release of season 1 with 9 episodes, it soon became Netflix’s most- watched series and won many awards globally. Plot summary Seong Gi-hun is an indebted gambling addict who lives with his old mother. He desperately wants to earn money to get the custody of his daughter, who is going abroad with her mother and stepfather. One day, he gets invited to a strang...