Resident Playbook ~ The Adventures of Four Residents
“Resident Playbook” is a 2025 Korean drama series, 12 episodes, categorized as Medical drama; streaming on Netflix. SUMMARY: The varied experiences of four residents in ...
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Family Movie: Mujigae (Happy About Kim Ji Soo’s Comeback?)
Mujigae is a Filipino-Korean project blending both cultures (i.e. not a traditional Korean drama movie), categorized as a Family drama. It was released in October 2024, ...
Viki Original Kdramas Like “The Haunted Palace” (Pt 2 of 2)
Rakuten Viki is a popular go-to platform for fans of Original historical K-dramas. Part 2: Continuing the list of Viki Original Historical Korean dramas similar to “The ...
Viki Original Kdramas Like “The Haunted Palace” (Pt 1 of 2)
Rakuten Viki recognizes the growing international popularity of Korean dramas and particularly the competitive edge the streaming platform has when it provides exclusive or ...
The Haunted Palace ~ Why are So Many Ghosts in the Palace? |
“The Haunted Palace” (aka “Ghost in the Palace” OR “Return to the Palace”) is a 2025 Viki Original Korean drama series, with 16 episodes, categorized as Fantasy, Supernatural, ...
Good Luck! ~ Friends For Life No Matter What Happens
“Good Luck!” (aka “Catch Your Luck”) is a 2025 Korean drama series, scheduled to have 120 episodes, categorized as Comedy, Family, and Slice-of-life; available on Viki and ...
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse Korean Drama Review – Kdrama Kisses
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse is a mystery romance about a woman (Shin Ye Eun) who runs a boarding house where three students (Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, Jung Gun Joo) who are known ...
University Hospital ~ A Must-Watch for Medical Drama Fans
“University Hospital” (aka “Mysterious Nurse”) is a 2018 Korean drama series, with 6 episodes (a short-form TV drama), categorized as Medical drama, Crime, Mystery, Fantasy or ...
The Guest ~ Need an Exorcist, Psychic, or Detective?
“The Guest” is a 2018 Korean drama series, 16 episodes, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Fantasy, Supernatural, and Horror; streaming free on The Roku ...
Project Wolf Hunting ~ The Merciless Against the Merciless
“Project Wolf Hunting” is a 2022 Korean film, categorized as Action, Crime, Serial Killer, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), and Horror; streaming free on The Roku Channel. SUMMARY: A ...
Pawn ~ My Name is Not Pawn. I Have a Real Name. |
“Pawn” is a 2020 Korean film, categorized as Family and Heartwarming Comedy, streaming on Viki. SUMMARY: Life is hard for a little girl, who is the daughter of a widowed ...
Diva ~ Did I Kill My Friend or Did She Try to Kill Me?
“Diva” is a 2020 Korean movie, and categorized as Crime, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense; and streaming on Viki. SUMMARY: Two friends grew up together, one taught the other to ...
2 Korean Ghost Films Involving Crime and Mystery (Pt 2 of 2)
Continuing my recommendations for Korean ghost movies that are “unusually strange” (in my opinion). Movie (2) titled “Cadaver” (aka “The Cut”) had a low rating but I prefer to ...
2 Korean Ghost Films Involving Crime and Mystery (Pt 1 of 2)
Recommending two movies that are “unusually strange” (in my opinion). Horror is not my favorite genre, but if the plot involves crime and mystery, my curiosity gets the better ...
Review: Disney Finally Admits A Goofy Movie Is ‘Not Just A Goof’
I was in the minority that picked Goof Troop over Batman when both competed in the same time slot in the fall of 1992. The reason for that was, I thought I’d get in trouble if ...
Way Back Love ~ Rom-Com Based on a Novel of the Same Name
“Way Back Love” is a 2025 Korean drama series, with episodes, categorized as Fantasy, Supernatural, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com); based on a novel of the same name; and ...
Whisper ~ A Manual on How To Buy and Sell the Law
“Whisper” is a 2017 Korean drama series, with 17 episodes, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Legal Drama, Revenge, and Romance; available on Viki. SUMMARY: ...
Devils ~ The Devil Swapped Bodies With Me
“Devils” is a 2023 Korean film, categorized as Action, Crime, Mystery, Police Procedural, Body-Swapping, Horror, and Thriller; streaming on Tubi. SUMMARY: Don’t think you can ...
Collectors ~ A Legendary Sword of King Seongjong
“Collectors” is a 2020 Korean film, categorized as Heist, Adventure, Action, and Comedy with a touch of Revenge/Justice; streaming on Viki. SUMMARY: Is there really an ...
Is Snow Bros. 2 Special on the Nintendo Switch a True Remake or Just a Port?
Are you a fan of fun, chaotic, non-stop arcade games? Well, Snow Bros. 2 Special is available now on the Nintendo Switch. While the original game itself is short, there are a ...
Karma ~ Frankly Speaking, They Had It Coming!
“Karma” is a 2025 Korean drama series, with 6 episodes, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Legal and Medical Drama; based on a webtoon of the same name and ...
Gate ~ The Crime of the Century? (Not Really.)
“Gate” is a 2018 Korean movie, categorized as Crime and Comedy; and streaming on Freevee and Tubi TV (platforms that stream free content with ads). SUMMARY: If you can steal ...
Sleep ~ Can You Not Sleep or Are You Possessed?
“Sleep” is a 2023 Korean movie, categorized as Action, Family, Crime and Comedy; and streaming on Disney+/Hulu. SUMMARY: A young couple’s marriage is put to the test. ♦ ...
Extreme Job ~ Who Knew a Narc Squad Made Great Fried Chicken
“Extreme Job” is a 2019 Korean movie, categorized as Action, Family, Crime and Comedy; and streaming on Viki. SUMMARY: A narcotics squad buys a failing fried chicken ...
Clean Up ~ Why Can’t I Clean Up My Conscience?
“Clean Up” is a 2019 Korean movie, categorized as Crime, and Psychological Thriller; and streaming on KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: A woman is not only grieving the loss of her son but is ...
Search Out ~ A Sick Way to Use Social Media
“Search Out” is a 2020 Korean movie, categorized as Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological, Thriller, and Police Procedural; and streaming on KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: Two ...
Insane ~ You Gotta Believe Me! I’m not Crazy!
“Insane” is a 2016 Korean movie, categorized as Crime, Mystery, Medical drama, Legal drama, Thriller, and Suspense; and streaming on KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: A woman is wrongfully ...
Misty ~ I Want to Leave You, But I’ll Defend You
“Misty” is a 2018 Korean drama series, with 16 episodes, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Legal Drama, and Romance; and streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime ...
The K2 ~ I Didn’t Kill My Lover, I am Your Protector
“The K2” is a 2016 Korean drama series, with 16 episodes, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Action, Romance; and streaming on Viki, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Prime ...
The Mimic ~ She’s a Little Girl But is She Dangerous?
“The Mimic” is a 2017 Korean movie based on a mythical tale, categorized as Fantasy, Supernatural, Horror, Thriller, and Suspense; and streaming on Viki. SUMMARY: A little ...
Number One ~ The Descendants of Dangun Are Alive and Well
“Number One” (aka “Dan’s Family No. 1”) is a 2022 Korean movie based on a mythical tale, categorized as Fantasy, Family, High school, Youth, Supernatural, Action, and Comedy; ...
Heo’s Diner (2025) – Based on the Webtoon of the Same Name
“Heo’s Diner” is a 2025 Viki Original Korean drama series with 10 episodes, categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel; based on the webtoon of the same name. SUMMARY: A ...
A Watch List of 25 Korean Dramas (2024-2025) ONLY ON VIKI
When it comes to keeping Korean drama addicts satisfied Netflix and Viki continue to duke it out. In my humble opinion, Viki is the GO-TO streaming platform for all the ...
PRESENCE ~ Every Home Has One | Released on Jan 24, 2025
“PRESENCE” is a Supernatural Thriller movie, released in U.S. theaters on January 24, 2025. Currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and will be on Hulu. ♦ No ...
Bipedal Studios Game Collection — The Popgeeks Review
Bipedal Studios, a game development team from Buenos Aires, has produced several puzzle games for retro consoles — and this month, they’re bringing them all to physical carts ...
Revelations – The Criminal Died Accidentally But …
“Revelations” is a 2025 Korean drama movie, categorized as Crime, Thriller, and Suspense; based on a webtoon of the same name and streaming on Netflix. SUMMARY: A detective in ...
Mr. Baek – I’m Young Again and Might Go To Jail?
“Mr. Baek” (or “Mr. Back”) is a 2014 Korean drama series, with 16 episodes, and categorized as Fantasy, Supernatural, Crime, Corporate or Office Drama, Family, Romance, and ...
My Dearest Nemesis ~ Are You the Black Dragon?
“My Dearest Nemesis” (aka “That Man Is Black Salt Dragon”) is a 2025 Korean drama series, with 12 episodes, and categorized as Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com); based on a ...
Who Are You: School 2015 Korean Drama Review – Kdrama Kisses
Who Are You: School 2015 is about a bullied teenage orphan who loses her memories and ends up taking the place of her popular twin sister at another high school that she ...
OPUS ~ Released on March 14, 2025 | popgeeks.com
“OPUS”, is a Thriller movie, released in US theaters on March 14, 2025. It is currently unavailable for streaming. SUMMARY: A young writer receives an invitation to an ...
Pride and Prejudice – A Rookie Prosecutor Proves Her Worth
“Pride and Prejudice” is a 2014 Korean drama series, with 21 episodes, categorized as Legal Drama, Crime, Mystery, Office or Workplace, and Romance; streaming on KOCOWA+. ...
Hyper Knife – A Brain Surgeon with a Lil Bit of Craziness
“Hyper Knife” is a 2025 Korean drama series, with 8 episodes, and categorized as Medical Drama, Crime, and Thriller; streaming on Disney+/Hulu. SUMMARY: A young brain surgeon ...
Lovers, Final Series in a Trilogy ~ Saved the Best for Last
“Lovers” is a 2006 Korean drama series with 20 episodes, categorized as Romance; based on the Lee Man-hee stage play “Turn Around and Leave”; and streaming on Viki and ...
Want to Be Lovers? OK! Paris or Prague? Paris!
“Lovers in Paris” is a 2004 Korean drama series with 20 episodes, categorized as Romance; and streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. It is part of a trilogy romance series. SUMMARY: A ...
Want to Be Lovers? OK! Prague or Paris? Prague!
“Lovers in Prague” is a 2005 Korean drama series with 18 episodes, categorized as Romance; and streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: It’s a small world. Who would think that ...
Phantom ~ It’s Hard to Aim a Weapon at a Ghost |
“Phantom” is a 2023 Korean movie. The film is categorized as historical period, historical fiction, costume and period, Action, Spy Thriller, Thriller, and Suspense. Inspired ...
Monster From The Ocean Floor Film Masters Special Edition Blu-Ray Review
Film Masters is back with an important entry in their Special Edition blu-ray series, remastering the works of Roger Corman. Monster From The Ocean Floor is the first film ...
Giant – Add To the List of Korean Dramas Set in Gangnam
“Giant” is a 2010 Korean drama series, with 60 episodes, categorized as Historical drama, Crime, Political Thriller, Family, Romance, and Revenge; and streaming on Viki and ...
The Rebel ~ Some are Born to Be a Mighty Hero
“The Rebel” (aka “Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People”) is a 2017 Korean series, 30 episodes, categorized as Romance, Action, and Historical or Costume and Period Korean ...
What Makes American Dreamer a Must-Watch for Fans of Dark Humor? | Five-Minute Film Freak | popgeeks.com
Peter Dinklage is co-stars with the legendary, Shirley MacLaine in American Dreamer, a dark comedy from Plaion Pictures which will be available for digital download on March ...
The Best Hit – A Typhoon Hit and I Ended Up in the Future!
“The Best Hit” (aka “Hit the Top”) is a 2017 Korean drama series with 32 episodes (about 35 minutes each), categorized as Time Travel, Youth, Idol Drama, Fantasy, ...
Eldrador Creatures: Shadowfall, a Turn-Based Strategy Game for Families?
Eldrador Creatures: Shadowfall is a new turn-based strategy game from Wild River Games and toy maker Schleich. The turn-based strategy game is available on the Nintendo ...
Drop ~ To Be Released in Theaters on April 11, 2025
“DROP”, is a Psychological Thriller movie, scheduled for a theatrical release in the US on April 11, 2025; and will start streaming on Hulu on June 15, 2025. All ...
House of David ~ David Vs. Goliath ~ Released Feb 27, 2025
“HOUSE OF DAVID – David Vs. Goliath”, a series with 8 episodes, released on February 27, 2025, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Everybody knows ...
Oh, the Mysterious – You’re Out Here. But You’re In There?
“Oh, the Mysterious” (aka “Doubtful Victory”) is a 2017 Korean drama series with 40 episodes (about 35 minutes each), categorized as Crime, Mystery, Action, and ...
Squad 38 – We Need to Collect Taxes Owed |
“Squad 38” (aka “38 Task Force”) is a 2016 Korean drama series with 16 episodes, categorized as Crime, and Comedy; and streaming on Tubi TV. SUMMARY: A Seoul City Hall chief ...
4 Must-Watch Korean Dramas With a Sports Theme |
Even people who are not into sports enjoy watching a good movie of TV series about athletes who TRIUMPH! ♦ (1) Rebound (2023) [movie] STORYLINE: A movie made for basketball ...
Four (4) Reasons Tubi TV is My Fave FAST Service for Kdramas
FAST means Free Ad-Supported Streaming. In the USA there are at least four (4) free ad-supported streaming platforms that you can GO-TO for Korean dramas. 1) Tubi TV — Owned ...
Family Matters ~ Don’t Tell The Kids What We Do
“Family Matters” (aka “Family Plan”) is a 2024 Korean drama series with 6 episodes, categorized as Thriller Suspense, and Action; and streaming on Tubi TV. SUMMARY: A family ...
February 2025 Drama Reviews
February 2025 Drama Reviews Check in Hanyang This drama is about Hong Deok-Su (Kim Ji-Eun) who had a tragedy in her family at a young age and has had to dress up like a ...
Moebius Project 2012: The Veil ~ He Killed My Sister!
“Moebius Project 2012: The Veil” is a 2021 Korean drama series with 12 episodes, categorized as Spy Thriller Suspense, and Action; and streaming on KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: That ...
Buried Hearts ~ You Can’t Have Success and Be Happy
“Buried Hearts” is a 2025 Korean drama series with 16 episodes, categorized as Romance, Revenge, Thriller, Suspense, Crime, and Mystery; and streaming on Disney+/Hulu. ...
Five (5) Koreanovela TV Dramas Reviewed on PopGeeks
Have you ever heard the term “Koreanovela”? It’s a portmanteau (newly invented word or phrase) that combines “Korean” and “telenovela”. A ...
Mount Chiak ~ Uh oh! They Didn’t See the Sign
“Mount Chiak” is a 2023 Korean movie, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), and Horror; and streaming on Tubi TV. SUMMARY: A vacation to go ...
The Hypnosis ~ Are They Real Memories or Just Imagination?
“Hypnosis” is a 2021 Korean movie, categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Revenge, and Horror; and streaming on Tubi TV. SUMMARY: Some ...
Potato Lab: Can You Grow the Perfect Potato?
“Potato Lab” was released in 2025, has 12 episodes, is categorized as Office or Workplace, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com); and is streaming on Netflix. SUMMARY: There is a lot ...
When the Phone Rings Korean Drama Review – Kdrama Kisses
When the Phone Rings is a suspense romance that follows the story of the youngest spokesperson of the Blue House (Yoo Yeon Seok) after he gets a mysterious phone call that his ...
Christmas Carol ~ Who Killed My Twin Brother?
“Christmas Carol” is a 2022 Korean movie, categorized as Thriller, Crime, Mystery, and Revenge; based on the novel of the same name by Joo Won-Kyu; and is streaming on Tubi ...
Heung-Boo ~ The Revolutionist ~ Who is the “True Man”?
“Heung-Boo: The Revolutionist” is a 2018 Korean movie categorized as Historical fiction, Costume and Period, and Adventure; inspired by the traditional Korean folk ...
My Strange Hero – I’m Going Back to School (For Revenge?) |
“My Strange Hero” is a 2018 Korean drama series with 32 episodes, categorized as High School or Youth, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com); and streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. ...
Batman Caped Crusader — Episode 8 Review
Two boys are sneaking out of their orphanage late at night to venture through the woods. One of them wants to show the other something: a row of large tents set up in the ...
Go Back – Kidnap a child. Pay the Ransom to Welfare
“Go Back” is a 2021 Korean movie; categorized as Thriller, Suspense, Crime, and Mystery. SUMMARY: This K-drama addresses a very sensitive topic: child abuse. A ...
Hit And Run Squad – The Police Commissioner is Corrupt
“Hit-and-Run Squad” is a 2019 Action-Crime Korean movie. SUMMARY: The female detective was assigned to a special operation that failed but she wasn’t fired. Intead her ...
Blood (2015) ~ An Unusual Tale About a Vampire
“Blood” is a 2015 Korean drama series with 20 episodes, categorized as Medical drama, Horror, Romance, Comedy, Rom-Com, Supernatural, and Science Fiction (Sci-Fi); and ...
Album Review: Hua Chen Yu – Tipping Point
It’s rare that I find a full album I can gush about. But today my fangirl heart is overflowing with love for this new release from my favorite Chinese soloist, Hua Chen Yu. ...
July and August 2024 Kdrama Reviews
July and August 2024 Korean Drama Reviews Sweet Mobster This drama is about Seo Ji-Hwan (Um Tae-Goo) is the CEO of a meat company and he is a former gangster. He is living a ...
March and April 2024 Drama Reviews
March and April 2024 Drama Reviews Wedding Impossible This drama is about A-Jeong (Jun Jong-Seo) who has been working as a extra in dramas and movies for many years and has ...
August and September 2023 Reviews
August and September 2023 Reviews Miraculous Brothers This drama is about a writer Yook Dong-Ju (Jung-Woo) who has a talent for writing but can’t seem to make a living out of ...
Final TV Report (2017)
Happy 2018! I had initially planned on finishing all of my reviews before summer but that didn’t quite happen as planned. I know I was long overdue. However, now that they ...
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[Review] Tunnel – 터널
FINDING LIGHT AT THE END The search for an elusive serial killer takes Detective Park Kwang Ho (Choi Jin Hyuk) to a tunnel where he travels 30 years into the future. He meets ...
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[Review] Chicago Typewriter – 시카고 타자기
LEST WE FORGET While on a book tour in Chicago, bestselling crime novelist Han Se Joo (Yoo Ah In) comes across an antique typewriter. Initially, the typewriter’s owner ...
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[Review] Strong Woman, Do Bong Soon – 힘쎈여자 도봉순
“NASTY WOMAN,” DO BONG SOON Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) was born with superhuman strength. Her strength is a hereditary gene that’s passed down to the women in her family. ...
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[Review] Tomorrow With You – 내일 그대와
THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE Yoo So Joon (Lee Je Hoon), a CEO at a real estate company, gains the ability to travel through time via the subway after surviving a freak accident on ...
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[Review] Saimdang, Light’s Diary – 사임당, 빛의 일기
GIVING IT A FEMININE TOUCH Seo Ji Yoon (Lee Young Ae) is a Korean art history lecturer at Hankuk University about to finish up her PhD, advised by the university’s renowned ...
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[Review] Introverted Boss – 내성적인 보스
WHAT LIES BENEATH Eun Hwan Ki (Yeon Woo Jin) is the CEO of a public relations company, except that he is extremely introverted. Despite that he’s incredibly warmhearted, his ...
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[Review] Voice – 보이스
I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE Detective Moo Jin Hyuk’s (Jang Hyuk) life is changed forever on the night his wife is brutally murdered by a vicious serial killer. Kang Kwon Joo (Lee Ha ...
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[Review] Missing Nine – 미씽나인
RELOCATING HUMANITY Legend Entertainment’s staff members and artist board a private plane to perform at an overseas. The plane ends up crashing and nine of its passengers are ...
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[Review] Hwarang: The Beginning – 화랑: 더 비기닝
WEARING OUT THE FLOWER BOYS’ SPIRIT After the death of the previous king, Queen Ji Soo (Kim Ji Soo) has been ruling the Silla Kingdom as regent in place of her young son, who ...