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Saranghae, Shakespeare: The Bard in K-dramaland
Since 1995, World Book Day has been celebrated on April 23, the death anniversary of famous playwright William Shakespeare. We raise our...

GwenchaNoonas
Apr 23, 20216 min read


Asians at the 93rd Academy Awards
Whether or not these six Asian artists win the awards they are nominated for on Oscars night, they have all already made history.

Liam Yeon Kimin
Apr 21, 20216 min read


The Weekend Binge: "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"
2016 youth romance sageuk "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"/"Love in the Moonlight" stars Park Bo-gum & Kim Yoo-jung;A GwenchaNoona K-Drama Review

UzumaKushina
Apr 17, 20215 min read


From "Manhwa" to Drama: Drawings Come to Life
Cartoons have been a popular form of expression. It's not surprising that k-dramas would draw inspiration or be adapted from "manhwas."

GwenchaNoonas
Apr 15, 20219 min read


57th Baeksang Arts Awards Nominees
These are the nominees for the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards.

lousycapitalistheart
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Saranghae Forever... and Ever: Fate in Fantasy K-dramas
K-drama combines its love for history, beliefs about reincarnation, and penchant for tragic romantic backstories to form the fantasy romance

GwenchaNoonas
Apr 10, 20216 min read


The Weekend Binge: "Mother"
Mother is about so much more than abuse; it’s a beautiful story that examines the many faces of motherhood.

lousycapitalistheart
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Crash Landing On You: From Screen to Stage
In case you missed the news, Crash Landing On You is going to be a musical!

lousycapitalistheart
Apr 7, 20213 min read


What are you watching this Holy Week, GwenchaNoonas?
The GwenchaNoonas share what's on each of our watchlists for the long weekend, ranging from light romance to heavy historical dramas.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 31, 20212 min read


The Weekend Watch: "Exit"
"Exit" proves that the Super Entertaining Action Movie is far from dead.

TrashPanda
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Saranghae, Soju: Alcohol and K-drama
Soju gives our leads liquid courage and helps move our k-drama plots forward. But why is it so popular in Korean culture?

TrashPanda
Mar 25, 20214 min read


The Wild and Free: Comediennes Dominating the Screen
Armed with brazen wit, sharp-edged comedy, and subverted tropes, bow down to the goddesses of k-variety.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 24, 20219 min read


The Weekend Watch: "Door Lock"
"Doorlock" was a blockbuster hit in 2018 because it captured the horrible feeling of being stalked quite accurately.

TrashPanda
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Women at the Helm of Hallyu
As we continue to celebrate the power of women this March, we take a look at the female power behind some of Hallyu's biggest hits.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 17, 20216 min read


Her-Stories: Female-Led K-Dramas (Solo/Duo)
Every woman was born to be queen of her own castle. That castle can be as small as a household or as large as an empire.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 13, 20216 min read


The Weekend Watch: "My Sassy Girl"
"My Sassy Girl" still manages to amuse... if you can can accept that it was a product of its time.

TrashPanda
Mar 12, 20214 min read


Her-Stories: Female-Led K-Dramas (Ensembles)
We focus on female-led k-dramas that explore women's experiences at every stage of life, carrying out the emotional labor of the world.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 10, 20216 min read


The Saranghae Series: Searching for Soulmates
Finding one’s soulmate is the bread and butter of romantic stories. But k-drama does it a little bit better.

Seoul-lo
Mar 6, 20215 min read


The Weekend Watch: "The Last Princess"
A tragic story nearly forgotten by a nation, "The Last Princess" is based on the true story of princess Deok-hye.

TrashPanda
Mar 5, 20213 min read


Our Favorite K-drama Females
In this first installment of women-centric features, the GwenchaNoonas reflect on the strong female leads who left us a lasting impression.

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 3, 202129 min read
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