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The Weekend Binge: "Tempest"
After getting off to a thrilling start , Disney+’s blockbuster k-drama Tempest (Korean title: 북극성, Polaris/North Star) consistently delivered heart-stopping action, mindbending plot twists, and a pleasantly surprising dose of romance throughout its 9-episode run. Boasting of an all-star cast, acclaimed production team, and stunning visual effects, the action-packed spy romance has become the streaming platform’s most successful k-drama of 2025. Here are our thoughts on why

lousycapitalistheart
Oct 13, 20255 min read


First Look: "Tempest"
"Tempest" is a 2025 Disney+ political thriller starring Jun Ji-hyun ("My Sassy Girl") and Gang Dong-won ("Temptation of Wolves").

GwenchaNoonas
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Park Hae-jin (박해진)
Profile of k-drama actor Park Hae-jin, best known for the k-dramas "My Love from the Star", "Cheese in the Trap", and "Bad Guys"

UzumaKushina
May 1, 20233 min read


Kim Soo-hyun (김수현)
A profile of Kim Soo-hyun, one of Korean's highest-paid actors

GwenchaNoonas
Feb 16, 20234 min read


Jun Ji-hyun / Gianna Jun (전지현)
Actor Profile: Baeksang Daesang winner Jun Ji-hyun ("My Love from the Star"), multi-awarded film & TV actor & beloved cultural icon

UzumaKushina
Oct 3, 20222 min read


The K-drama 11.11: All the Single Ladies and Gents
In honor of Singles’ Day, we celebrate all the singles in k-dramaland—the ones who rock singlehood.

GwenchaNoonas
Nov 10, 20215 min read


The Weekend Binge: "Kingdom: Ashin of the North"
The 2021 Netflix political-historical revenge horror thriller "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" stars Jun Ji-hyun. A GwenchaNoona Review

UzumaKushina
Oct 10, 20215 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


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


Korea’s Resistance Movement, On Screen
The tumultuous decades between 1910 and 1945 under Japanese colonial rule have inspired dozens of noteworthy South Korean films and k-dramas

GwenchaNoonas
Mar 1, 20216 min read


What to Watch Next if You Loved "The Uncanny Counter"
If you’re one of the millions who tuned in to the season finale of The Uncanny Counter and want more of the same, then we’ve got you covered

GwenchaNoonas
Jan 27, 20215 min read


What's on Your 2021 K-drama Watchlist, GwenchaNoonas?
Whoa, we've got a large pool of interesting k-dramas coming our way this year! We share our watchlist to help you wade through the shows.

GwenchaNoonas
Jan 19, 20214 min read
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