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Twenty-Five Twenty-One Review: A Bittersweet Ride Through Youth & Dreams

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Title: Twenty-Five Twenty-One  Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama  Main Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Ji-yeon(Bona), Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Joo-myung Streaming Platform: Netflix  Image Credit: Wikipedia What happens when youthful passion meets real-world struggles? Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a coming-of-age Kdrama that explores friendship, first love, ambition, and the bittersweet beauty of growing up. With nostalgic '90s vibes and emotionally rich storytelling, this drama leaves a mark on every viewer's heart. “ Twenty-Five Twenty-One ” is a South Korean television series aired on tvN from February 12, 2022, to April 3, 2022. Written by Kwon Do-eun and directed by Jung Ji-hyun, this romantic series is available to watch on Netflix.  Plot Summary  Kim Min-chae, daughter of Na Hee-do (a retired fencer), quits ballet and flees to her grandmother's house. There she finds her mother's old diary, and from here, we go back to 1998, where young Hee-do's ...

Suspicious Partner Review: The K-drama That Balances Crime & Chemistry

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Title: Suspicious Partner  Episodes: 20 Genre: Crime, Romance, Comedy Main Cast: Ji Chang-wook, Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Tae-joon, Kwon Nara  Streaming Platform: Viki, Amazon Prime Video  Image Credit: Wikipedia What happens when a rookie lawyer and a genius prosecutor cross paths in a murder case? Suspicious Partner is a gripping legal-romantic K-drama filled with unexpected twists, witty banter, and heart-fluttering moments. It’s a story that balances crime-solving with emotional growth and sizzling chemistry. “ Suspicious Partner ” is a South Korean television series aired on SBS from May 10, 2017, to July 13, 2017. Written by Kwon Ki-young and directed by Park Sun-ho, this romantic crime series is available to watch on Viki and other streaming platforms.  Plot Summary  Eun Bong-hee is a prosecutor trainee under Prosecutor Noh Ji-wook at the Sunho District Prosecutors' office. One day, Bong-hee finds her ex-boyfriend's dead body in her house and becomes a prime ...

Hometown Cha Cha Cha Review: A Cozy Romance by the Sea

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Title: Hometown Cha Cha Cha  Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Slice of life Main Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Shin Min-a, Lee Sang-yi Streaming Platform: Netflix  Image Credit: Netflix What happens when a big-city woman meets a small-town man? Set in the scenic seaside village of Gongjin, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha tells the story of a perfectionist dentist and a free-spirited handyman whose worlds couldn’t be more different – yet somehow, beautifully align. “ Hometown Cha Cha Cha ” is a South Korean television series aired on tvN from August 28, 2021, to October 17, 2021. Written by Shin Ha-eun and directed by Yoo Je-won & Kwon Yong-il, this romantic drama is available to watch on Netflix.  Plot Summary  Yoon Hye-jin, a perfectionist and talented dentist in Seoul, conflicts with her boss and ends up losing her job. After getting rejected from all the applied jobs, disappointed Hye-jin goes to Gongjin, where she went on her last trip with her late mother in her childhood...

Mouse Review: Every Twist That Left Us Speechless

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Title: Mouse Episodes: 20 Genre: Thriller, Crime, Suspense, Sci-fi Main Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Lee Hee-joon, Park Ju-hyun, Kyung Soo-jin, Kwan Hwa-woon Streaming Platform: Viki, Amazon Prime Video  Image Credit: Amazon Prime Video If you're into psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and intense storytelling, Mouse is the drama you can't miss. Set in a chilling world where genetics meets morality, this K-drama dives deep into the mind of a killer, making you question what makes someone truly evil. “ Mouse ” is a South Korean television series that aired on tvN from March 3, 2021, to May 20, 2021. Written by Choi Ran and directed by Choi Joon-bae and Kang Cheol-woo, this thrilling crime series comprises 20 episodes available to watch on Viki or Amazon Prime Video.  Plot Summary  A notorious serial killer known as the headhunter, who committed 20 murders, has been finally acquitted by police, and his identity turns out to be a famous neurosurgeon, Han Seo-jun. A ...

Crash Landing On You Review: A Love Story That Crossed Borders

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Title: Crash Landing On You  Episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama  Main Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, Seo Ji-hye Streaming Platform: Netflix  Image Credit: Netflix What happens when a South Korean heiress literally crashes into the life of a North Korean soldier? Crash Landing on You is a beautifully written K-drama filled with heart, humor, and heartfelt romance. With its stunning visuals and unforgettable chemistry, this drama proves that love knows no boundaries, not even those of politics. “ Crash Landing On You ” is a South Korean television series aired on tvN from December 14, 2019, to February 16, 2020. This romantic comedy series, written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Lee Jung-hy, is available to watch on Netflix. The show gained massive popularity worldwide and bagged multiple awards in South Korea.  Plot Summary   Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean heiress of Queens Group and CEO of fashion company Seri's Choice, is a smart and indep...

Study Group Review: When Books and Fists Collide

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Title: Study Group Episodes: 10 Genre: Action, Comedy, Teen Main Cast: Hwang Min-hyun, Cha Woo-min, Han Ji-eun, Shin Su-hyun, Lee Jong-hyun, Yoon Sang-jeong, Gong Do-yu Streaming Platform: Viki Image Credit: Wikipedia What happens when a quiet student with a love for studying finds himself surrounded by violence and chaos? Study Group is an adrenaline-pumping K-drama that redefines school life with powerful action scenes and unexpected friendships.  “ Study Group ” is a South Korean action series that aired on TVING from January 23, 2025, to February 20, 2025. It is adapted from the webtoon of the same name and was written by Um Sun-ho and Oh Bo-hyun, with direction by Lee Jang-hun and Yoo Beom-sang. You can watch all 10 episodes of the series on Viki. Plot Summary  Yoon Ga-min is a high school student who has transferred to the notorious Yusung Technical High School, where students tend to fight more than they study. Although Ga-min is skilled in fighting, he struggles ...

My Dearest Nemesis Review: When Hate Turns to Love

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Title: My Dearest Nemesis  Episodes: 12 Genre: Romantic Comedy Main Cast: Choi Hyun-wook, Moon Ga-young, Im Se-mi, Kwak Si-yang Streaming Platform: Viki Image Credit: Viki If you enjoy stories where tension crackles between enemies and love blooms in the most unexpected places, My Dearest Nemesis might just be your next K-drama obsession with a fierce, emotional ride through rivalry, romance, and redemption. " My Dearest Nemesis " is a South Korean romantic comedy series that aired from February 17, 2025, to March 24, 2025, on the tvN network. The series was written by Kim Soo-yeon and directed by Lee So-hyun, and it is adapted from a webtoon of the same name. All 12 episodes of the series are available to watch for free on Viki. Plot Summary  Ban Ju-yeon is the head of the strategic planning division at Yongseong Department Store. However, he leads a secret life due to restrictions imposed by his grandmother. He hides his hobbies, which include listening to rock music, ...