Join us as we delve into the latest sensation in Korean drama, ‘The Kidnapping Day’. Discover why this show is capturing hearts and minds worldwide.

‘The Kidnapping Day’ follows the story of a desperate father, Min-jun, who resorts to kidnapping to save his ailing daughter. But his plan is derailed when the parents of the girl he kidnapped end up murder victims.  As Min-jun navigates through this chaotic situation, he uncovers dark secrets and  unexpected twists. And as his “victim” becomes his skillful co-conspirator, he finds himself wanting to protect her at all costs.  The emotional depth of the characters and the mystery of their intertwined fates will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Yoon Kye Sang started his career in 1999 as a K-Pop idol with the group g.o.d., before leaving the group in 2004 to pursue acting.  He has a starring role in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘The Frog’, scheduled to premiere in August.  Below are links to some of his more recent dramas.

Jeon Yuna is a talented young actress who started in movies in 2018 before her drama debut in the Netflix drama ‘Hellbound in 2021.  She was the winner of the Best New Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards this year for her role as Choi Ro Hee. Below are links to a couple of her other dramas.

Wedding Impossible – Unspoiled Review

Air Date: February 26 – April 2, 2024
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Jeon Jong Seo and Moon Sang Min

A struggling actress finds herself in a unique predicament when her long-time friend asks her to pretend to be his wife in order to hide his sexual orientation from his demanding grandfather.  As heir to a major conglomerate, the pressure to settle down and take over the family business is more than he can bear.  But as the actress steps into this role, she will face unexpected challenges, including a younger brother who finds their relationship suspicious from the start and vows to stop it at all costs.  And when she begins to have romantic feelings for the brother, she is forced to make a choice between her own happiness or the happiness of her best friend.

‘Wedding Impossible’ is a romantic comedy about a contractual marriage between an actress and her gay best friend.  To be honest, I really expected this one to be a hot mess. And I was pleasantly surprised.  In my opinion,  it’s nowhere close to perfect, but it has some very sweet moments.  There are too many ridiculous side characters for a 12 episode drama.  The acting is a bit rough in spots and the story gets more flat and inconsistent as it goes. But what kept me invested was the chemistry between the lead couple. Their bickering and interactions just really worked for me, even when the rest of the drama didn’t.  If you are a fan of rom-coms, this one has some nice moments and is a fun, easy watch.   I give “Wedding Impossible a 7 out of 10 ramen.

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Discover the intense mystery thriller with this A Shop for Killers – Unspoiled Review. Dive into the drama without any spoilers!  And for a more full analysis of characters and ending with spoilers, click the link below.

A Shop for Killers – Unspoiled Review

A young woman receives the news that the uncle who has raised her is dead.  More distressing is the fact that he killed himself.  But when she goes home to visit the house the pair had shared, she is suddenly attacked by a squad of deadly mercenaries.  And as she draws on thing her uncle taught her over the years about self-defense to save her own life, she will try to solve the mystery of what these dangerous men could want with her or her uncle.  

But if you are bored by  extended fight scenes or sensitive to violence and blood, this drama may be too much.  This is not just a story that has some violence, it is a story that revolves around the violence, so you should be prepared to see plenty of blood and fighting.  I give ‘A Shop for Killers’  a solid 9 out of 10.

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A handsome lawyer from a small town marries the wealthy daughter of Queen’s Group Department stores.  But over the years, they have drifted apart.  Now on the verge of divorce, his wife reveals devastating news that could change their lives forever.  In the face of tragedy, the couple will examine their relationship and try to find out whether there is anything left of the love they once shared.  

For me, I would take this kind of heartwrenching emotion over realism any day.  And general public opinion has been very high, breaking viewing records.  But this does veer pretty hard into the makjang as the story goes along. So if drama tropes and outrageous stories aren’t your thing, you may grow tired of this one. I give ‘Queen of Tears’  a solid 9 out of 10.

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