![]() ![]() To atone for the number of people he has killed on the battlefield, the almighty cursed him with immortality, so that he will experience the pain of seeing his loved ones leaving his side time and time again. This drama follows Kim Shin, a well-respected Goryeo dynasty general who was accused of treason and subsequently executed. On top of starring in Train to Busan, the highest-grossing Korean film in 2016, he also finished off the year with yet another unforgettable drama, Goblin. If there’s 1 Korean actor that has stood the test of time, it’s Gong Yoo, with his acclaimed acting skills and attractive physique. Lee Dong Wook as Grim Reaper (Wang Yeo).But keep a lookout as their working chemistry unknowingly turns into a romantic one. A series of events unravels and leads to them working together on future cases. ![]() Meanwhile, rookie prosecutor Jung Jae Chan moves in as her neighbour. While she goes out of her way to save these people, such as telling a man that he shouldn’t smoke because she dreamt of him dropping a lighter onto gasoline, resulting in his death, she rarely succeeds. Nam Hong Joo dreams about people’s deaths, but she doesn’t know when these deaths will actually take place. Those who prefer a bit of suspense and action amidst all the lovey dovey scenes that come with a romance drama should check out While You Were Sleeping. As he recognises her beyond her looks, they’re able to connect on a deeper level and eventually fall in love. ![]() On the other hand, Seo Do Jae is an executive director of T-way – a fictional South Korean airline company – who suffers from face blindness. Han Se Gye, a top actress who’s well-known for creating trouble, is actually hiding a secret: every month, she turns into a different person for a week, literally. And this honour goes to Ku Chan Song, who not only manages the hotel guests, but also acts as a personal assistant to his boss, Man Wol.įrom driving her around in her posh cars to accompanying her to her favourite restaurants, Chan Song has to stay by his boss’ side almost 24/7 – it’s no wonder a romantic relationship developed over the course of 16 episodes. While it looks like your usual grand and fancy hotel, Hotel Del Luna actually serves as a rest stop for lost souls before they move on to the afterlife.Īlthough the hotel caters to ghosts and is largely run by their kind, it still requires a human staff to help with day-to-day administrative work such as filing for taxes. But that’s not all, as the storyline is sure to captivate you as well.Īs punishment for killing the innocent out of anger, Jang Man Wol was cursed with immortality to manage Hotel Del Luna for life, or at least until the curse is lifted. They soon realise that changing their fates comes at a price.Ģ019 was a pretty great year in K-dramaland, with the release of popular dramas such as Hotel Del Luna, which comes with top-notch cinematography, excellent cast members, and unforgettable OSTs. The urge to change her plight intensifies as she falls in love with a nameless character, Number 13, and wishes to end things with her scripted partner, Baek Kyung. While playing an extra in the comic book, the female lead of the drama, Eun Dan Oh, realises that they’re trapped in a comic and seeks to alter her fate, which has been predestined by the writer. Įxtraordinary You follows a bunch of high school students who are characters in a comic book called Secret. You can read our review of My Roommate Is A Gumiho here. If they fail to retrieve it within the fixed time span, the bead will disintegrate and ultimately kill her. They are given a year to remove the bead from Lee Dam’s body. This leaves them with no choice but to live together in order to figure out a method to retrieve the bead safely. One day, she swallows Woo Yeo’s bead by accident. His plan to become human goes smoothly until he meets Lee Dam. He must ensure that his bead accumulates a sufficient amount of “human energy” so that its colour changes from red to blue. Woo-yeo is eager to become human, but he has to fulfil a task before he can live as one. Lee Dam is an ordinary university student, while Shin Woo Yeo is a 999-year-old gumiho, a nine-tailed creature found in Korean folktales. You can find more about our review on the 1st episode here. Little does she know that an immortal being, Myul Mang, would appear on her doorstep to grant her wish – that the world would end – before she dies. While thinking about how she should spend her last days, she makes a wish on shooting stars. ![]() However, her hopeful outlook on life is finally crushed when she gets diagnosed with a terminal illness.ĭong Kyung is devastated as she only has 100 days to live.
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