While the premise will likely remind viewers of the action thriller Collateral starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, A Bloody Lucky Day is definitively darker and much more twisted, with plot elements and visuals that might draw closer comparisons to Park Chan-wook’s The Vengeance Trilogy or Kim Jee-woon’s I Saw the Devil.
Read MoreWhile streaming has democratized access to K-dramas worldwide, it’s also brought about significant changes to their content, structure and even production process, resulting in a radical transformation of the K-drama landscape and a merging of K-cinema with Korean TV.
Read MoreTo find out how Wedding Impossible came to be and to shed some light on how K-dramas are made in general, Teen Vogue caught up with the show’s executive producer Chang Shin-ae, who also executive produced other highly acclaimed series including Flower of Evil, Behind Every Star, Shadow Detective and A Bloody Lucky Day (personally one of the best shows I’ve seen in recent years).
Read MoreThis year saw a host of Korean thrillers and horror series, and here we’ve compiled 12 of the best ones for you to check out, in no particular order. From crime-fighting vigilantes to superhuman spies to paranormal creatures, these K-dramas will show you a bloody hell of a good time.
Read MoreSouth Korea has a rich history with rock that dates back to the 1950s, and its deep and varied rock scene shouldn't be ignored. If you’re new to Korean rock, read on for 10 established and up-and-coming bands to add to your playlist.
Read MoreI got to contribute to Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Songs in the History of Korean Pop Music!
Read MoreFrom K-indie rock bands to K-pop silent discos, enjoy a slice of Korea without leaving NYC.
Read MoreFrom intriguing political thrillers to charming romances, there’s something for every Korean drama fan (or novice) to stream on Netflix
Read MoreWhat exactly is K-pop? Internationally — and especially in the West — the term has become synonymous with girl groups and boy bands (“idol groups” in K-pop lexicon). But some Korean music industry executives argue that the genre should have a broader definition.
Read MoreAespa is, quite literally, taking K-pop to the next level. The powerhouse girl group — whose name combines the words “avatar,” “experience” and “aspect” — is the first K-pop act to include both human and virtual members.
Read MoreK-pop idols like BTS and BLACKPINK may have taken over the world, but in South Korea, another kind of music has captured legions of listeners for decades: Korean indie rock.
Read MoreBand Nah’s “Spotlight” (from the hit K-drama Yumi’s Cells) is one of my favorite songs, but I couldn’t find a decent English translation of the lyrics online, so I came up with my own!
Read MoreAs webtoons continue to inspire K-dramas, here’s what to know about the digital comics, how they grew in influence, and why creators look to them for story ideas.
Read More“Envy None” exemplifies Chang’s subtle creativity, masterful wordplay and distinctive flow that have endeared him to many Koreans.
Read More
