Writer: Bhavika Sachan (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Korean mythology comprises folk tales and legends from various regions of North and South Korea that have become an integral part of Korean culture. It is a combination of local traditions and influences from religions such as Korean Shamanism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The earliest…
Tag: Lee Dong-wook
5 Addicting K-Dramas of Lee Dong-wook
Aananya Arora, Delhi South Korean dramas have been knocking over spots for the last couple of years and with it comes recognition for some of the most distinguished Korean actors in the entertainment world. Lee Dong-wook is known for his charming visuals and acting. He is also widely known for appearing in variety shows. Born…
Why Blood Groups are Important in Korean Culture?
Krupal Mehta, Mumbai, Maharashtra Has someone ever asked you what is your blood group other than for formal purposes? I guess not, but Koreans can ask you just to start a conversation or to learn about you. Yes, Koreans tend to predict the personality type from blood groups and vice versa. Koreans do believe that…
K-Drama Review: Tale of the Nine-Tailed/Gumiho
Anuja Vijayan, Kolkata, West Bengal Bringing back the rich references in Korean Mythologies, Tale of the Nine-Tailed is a wonderful legendary K-Drama around a 1000-year-old Gumiho (Nine-Tailed fox) named Lee Yeon played by Lee Dong-wook who was the mountain God but he decides to surrender his regarded position after he lost his true love. Nam…
K-Drama Review: Strangers from Hell (Hell is Other People)
Ankita Panda, Kolkata, West Bengal Trigger Warning for elements of gore, indirect cannibalism, and PTSD in the drama. Strangers from Hell also known as Hell is Other People or Others are Hell (타인은 옥이다) starring Im Si-wan, Lee Dong-wook, Lee Jung-eun, and many more prominent actors. Adapted from a webtoon with the same title by…
K-drama Review: Touch Your Heart
Anisha Nath, Kolkata, West Bengal The South Korean drama Touch Your Heart also known as “Jinsim-i Data” (Korean:진심이 닿다) really touched my heart and I was amazed by all the beautiful scenes, OSTs, and the acting skills of the cast. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Yegeo and directed by Park Joon-hwa,…
Unforgettable OSTs of Guardian – The Lonely and Great God
Ojasvi Peer, Hyderabad, Telangana There is a saying by Aldous Huxley that goes, ‘After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music,’ and I believe majority of people agree will agree to this because sometimes the only thing we need when we are speechless, overwhelmed to say or react in any particular…