Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Love Ft Marriage and Divorce

 A good watch with a look at how different relations can make or break families. It's all about love, deceit and longing. This series is in two seasons and it takes a look at families where there are extra marital affairs. How the affairs affect the family is depicted. The story line is interesting and the characters are well defined. It's not all black and white, there are so many shades of grey too.

There are some answering acting skills on display here. I am really impressed with the way they show emotions in this series. The dialogues are apt for the story. Nothing melodramatic but it makes you understand what the characters are going through. We can emphasize with the victims of betrayal. This series, like most other Korean dramas I have watched, is addictive.

Do watch this one. As the title suggests, it's about love, marriage and divorce. The cast is really attractive and we can see some great locations and amazing eye-candy. This series actually grows on you and we are curious to know what happens next. It is in two seasons and the end is kept open ended for the audience. Good, engaging watch.
It's streaming on Netflix .





Hometown Cha Cha Cha

 Such an entertaining watch! A sweet and simplistic look at country life. The locations are beautiful as always and the storyline is engaging and endearing in its simplicity .The lead pair are a good match for each other and it is nice to see the different situations that they have to face when they meet.

It's nice to watch these Korean dramas where they bring out the way of life of the people in these little country side places. The lead pair is adorable and have many good moments together that carries the story forward.

It is a slow paced similar to life in a small countryside. It is not overly melodramatic and so far no skin show or any hint of sex. The series kind of grows on you and you feel at ease being in the village by the shore. This is a welcome change from the city life depicted in many of the dramas. It reminds us of our native villages and the slow moving life there. What can I say about the location? It's surreal and I really feel like packing my bags and going there. The hamlet, the sea front, the waves and the small eateries and shops, the local vendors - everything is so charming and has a different vibe to it.

The way of life in the village, the bonds they share, their food and festivals, customs and traditions all are well- depicted throughout the series. There is so much of heart in this series that one cannot help getting involved and touched by the episodes. There is also a beautiful love story blooming and the lead couple is adorable yet so unconventional.

There are some beautiful moments too, where the lead pair vibes with each other and the others around them act as catalyst to their bond. Some life lessons about life are also planted in between the episodes in a non-preachy manner.
A good watch streaming on Netflix.






Wednesday, 8 September 2021

Korean Dramas

 Korean dramas are emotional and realistic. The story narration is wonderful and fast-paced.

They bring a slice of life and engage us with the simplistic stories that are heartfelt. They have some beautiful melodies and the locations are just apt. The character sketches in every drama is thoughtful and the actors are exceptionally good at how they portray themselves. 

The two back to back Korean drama series I watched were One Spring Night and Something in the Rain. Both these series were outstanding and the songs were absolutely soulful. What can I say about the lead pair of both these series! The oppas are simply breath-taking and we just cannot take our eyes off them! The female leads are also a great match for the leading men. 

I am so glad I got hooked to these Korean drama series lately. It is not something new for me. Many years ago , I was hooked to the series on KBS and then too I was amazed by the heartfelt stories. These series are not overly melodramatic. There is no excess of sex, nudity or foul language at all. There is depiction of beautiful bonds between family and friends. The love stories are adorable and they have such beautifully tender moments shown that we cant help but swoon.