Lovepark

Compared to the first arc of Moving , I think the second arc deviates more from the source material in interesting ways that deepen the characters’ backstories. The overall plot remains the same, but the drama explores the past in greater depth. As a result, there’s something about the middle act that feels fuller and more expressive than the original. Note: Part 2 will cover episodes 8-14 in the drama and episodes 16-25 in the webtoon (a.k.a., the second act). MI-HYUN AND DOO-SHIK: ROMANCE Starting off with Bong-seok’s parents, episodes 8 and 9 depict a spy romance that culminates into an epic reunion and ends with the confession, “I thought I would die.” For the most part, their trajectory stays the same, though the path to their love story differs. The drama spends two episodes just on their courtship, allowing their romance to blossom slowly and carefully. There isn’t anything grandiose about their love, and by most accounts, it’s a quiet and simple affair. The biggest d...

It's been almost a year since I  first posted  about this movie and its casting which premiered in Korea March 12. The official English title was released, and the movie is called The Deal . I prefer "Murder Request" which I saw floating around for a while, but they chose what they chose. Though it looks like the reviews are on the negative side, I'll just readjust my expectations accordingly because how could I not watch this movie when it has such a line-up. Quick rehash of the plot: Tae-soo (Kim Sang-kyung) is a veteran police officer who catches a hit-and-run suspect who turns out to be a serial killer, Kang-chun (Park Sung-woong). Unfortunately, the last victim was Tae-soo's younger sister Soo-kyung (Yoon Seung-ah) who is married to Seung-hyun (Kim Sung-kyun) and was pregnant with their first child. Wrought with grief, Seung-hyun disappears. Three years later, Tae-soo figures out that someone is after Kang-chun who is in prison, and being unable to kill...

It was teased that Park Sung-woong might take a role in a movie with Kim Sung-kyun, but since casting rumors die as quickly as they spring up, I quelled my excitement. Well, no need for that now because it's been recently confirmed that both actors have agreed to do the movie. *throws confetti* Kim Sung-kyun's confirmation was announced first along with Kim Sang-kyung (yeah!) and Yoon Seung-ah (pass). The movie is called 살인의뢰 which on Dramabeans named it Murder for Hire , but I'm going to call it Request for Murder  until an official English title is released or an unofficial English title is agreed upon. Anyways, the movie is about a police officer and an average man who seek revenge on a serial killer. Kim Sang-kyung will play a police officer Tae-soo who loses his younger sister to the serial killer. His role sounds similar to his previous characters, but he's a solid actor I adore so I know I'll enjoy him. Kim Sung-kyun who's basking in stardom from...