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29Aug
JeonjuIFF 2024 – Interview with ‘Between the Two of Us’ Director Sung Ji-Hye
Between the Two of Us – KCrush Interview With Filmmaker Sung Ji-hye by Carolyn Hinds Written and directed by filmmaker Sung Ji-hye, Between the Two of Us looks at the intersection between disability, pregnancy, and loneliness in marriage... Read More
29Aug
KCrush Fantasia Fest 2024 – Interview with ‘The Tenants’ Director Yoon Eun-Kyung
The Tenants – KCrush Interview With Filmmaker Yoon Eun-kyoung by Carolyn Hinds For the Fantasia International Film Festival premiere of her noir psychological thriller The Tenants, filmmaker Yoon Eun-kyoung spoke with Film Critic and... Read More
10Jul
JeonjuIFF 2024 – Interview with Lee Won sik Director of ‘A Song of Korean Factory Girls’
Film Critic and Journalist Carolyn Hinds spoke to filmmaker Lee Won-sik about his documentary ‘A Song of Korean Factory Girls’ about the young Korean girls and women who were taken to work in the Osaka cotton mills, during the... Read More
8Jun
JeonjuIFF 24 – Interview with Namkoong Sun Director of ‘Time to Be Strong’
“All that glitters isn’t gold” Is a phrase I often heard growing up to describe how people can project an outward appearance of perfection while behind closed doors their lives would be anything but perfect. In her second feature film Time... Read More
28May
JeonjuIFF 24 ‘Voices’ Interview with Filmmaker Jee Hye Won
There is strength in silence when the silence becomes your testimony of what is too difficult to speak aloud. In director Jee Hyewon’s latest documentary VOICES, which screened in the Korean Cinema program of the 2024 25th Jeonju International... Read More
22Jan
Sundance 2024 Red Carpet Interview with AGENT OF HAPPINESS Directors Arun Bhattari and Dorottya Zurb
In this brief interview on the red carpet at Sundance 2024, directors of the narrative documentary Agent of Happiness, Arun Bhattari (Mountain Man) and Dorottya Zurbó (Easy Lessons) spoke with me about translating the unique humor of the people of... Read More
6Apr
What Ages Watch K-Dramas and Why So
K-dramas have become a global phenomenon harmonizing individuals from around the world for the common cause of bingeing on Korean literal works. Globalization and advances in technology have further spread the wave thus solidifying... Read More
13Mar
Best 3rd Generation K-Dramas
After the 2nd K-drama generation gained a solid footing in the international entertainment industry, Korean writers started gaining an audience for their twisted and heart-wrenching plots. The ensuing 3rd K-drama generation between 2000 and 2009... Read More
27Feb
Best 2nd Generation K-Dramas
After the 1980s K-drama triumphant entry in the international scene, the 2nd generation of K-dramas stormed the entertainment industry with more complex, captivating, and out of this world storyline and acting skills. With the world becoming... Read More
18Feb
Best 1st Generation K-Dramas
Although Korean dramas started airing in the 1950s, the K-drama wave began within the early 1980s, especially with the introduction of color television and a surge in Korean broadcasting companies. The steadily enhancements in industrialization and... Read More
23Jan
Actress Yoon Jeong Hee, Actor Na Chul Pass Away
There’s sad news to report as two actors in the Korean entertainment industry passed away. Legendary film actress Yoon Jeong Hee, 78, passed away due to Alzheimer’s complications on January 19, 2023. Yoon and her family were living in... Read More
8Jan
Top 10 K-Dramas of 2023
As the new year rolls in, it’s important you know which dramas you’ll need to keep an eye out for! Here are ten amazing dramas coming out this year. Doona! (Netflix) Starring: Suzy, Yang Se-jong Release: 2023 Synopsis: Doona! is a romance... Read More
7Sep
Wanderlust Wednesday: Five K-Drama K-Pop MV Filming Locations You Can Visit
From warehouses to computerized realms, K-Pop MVs have an ability to transport us to different worlds. Meanwhile, some of those same settings can instill feelings of longing, romance, and joy when featured in some of our favorite K-Dramas. But, what... Read More
22Feb
K-Drama Feature at 2022’s SXSW Festival & Conference
The 2022 SXSW festival and conference is here! What does it mean to K-Drama enthusiasts and the Hallyu wave? The SXSW festival and conference is an annual multi-media event which started back in 1987 and entails the convergence of artists,... Read More
21Feb
Nairobi King Sejong Institute
Rating: 5 stars For over a decade, this institute has produced a substancial number of Korean speaking students. Currently affiliated with Kenyatta University, the institute offers free Korean classes to the university’s student... Read More
11Feb
Marriage News for Korean Celebs 2022
On February 10, Korean actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin surprised their fans by announcing that they are getting married next month, in March. Son Ye-jin shared a photo of a miniature wedding dress on Instagram with a heartfelt message. She... Read More
5Feb
Lee Yoo-mi’s Rise to Popularity After Two Hit Dramas
If you’re into K-dramas, you might have noticed that Korean actress Lee Yoo-mi has been getting a vast amount of popularity lately for her memorable supporting roles as Ji-yeong in Squid Game (2021) and Na-yeon in All of Us Are Dead (2022).... Read More
2Feb
All of Us Are Dead Tops the Netflix Most Watched TV Show List
All of Us Are Dead (Korean title: 지금 우리 학교, which translates to Now at Our School) is the latest South Korean zombie/apocalypse horror series on Netflix, featuring Park Ji-hoo, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Park Solomon, Yoo... Read More
22Dec
Gaho “Fireworks” Album Review
Gaho is an incredible Korean soloist. He is well-known for his work on Korean Drama OSTs, such as Itaewon Class and Start-Up. His vocal range is out of this world, as well as his songwriting abilities. This debut full-length album has been... Read More
9Dec
KCRUSH Interview with Screenwriter, Choi Ran
Choi Ran is a notable Korean screenwriter who began her career as a broadcasting writer at KBS, where she wrote for various TV programs for 15 years. Winning the Joongang Ilbo Scenario Competition and the SBS TV Literary Award launched Choi... Read More
6Dec
