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AuthorHow to Date an Asian Drama Addict
By Kanara+ on November 30, 2011 | 27 Comments
DramaFever How To’s: Dating an Asian Drama Addict Young men – are you lusting after a PYT who’s also an Asian Drama Addict (ADA)? Let Continue Reading →
Elements of an Asian Drama: Food Porn Edition
By Kanara+ on November 29, 2011 | 9 Comments
When it comes to Asian dramas, what's the ultimate form of fan service? Are they gratuitous amounts of skinship – say, abs-a-glistening in the shower Continue Reading →
Series Review: Dream High
By Kanara+ on May 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
I don’t take idol dramas (or teenage dramas) too seriously these days. I don’t expect the acting to be on par or have a too compelling storyline. I felt the same way about Dream High, but boy – was I in for quite a surprise.
Series Review: My Princess
By Kanara+ on April 12, 2011 | 9 Comments
A rom-com Korean drama with Song Seung-hun and Kim Tae-hee? And featuring the writer for Secret Garden? Why has it even taken this long for something so genius to even cultivate? However, while the premise for My Princess had all the makings of an epic romantic comedy and showed great promise in its early episodes, the drama’s shortcomings led to its waning popularity.
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 3
By Kanara+ on February 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
In this final batch of dramas, you’ll find a certain number of trends. The Hallyu wave is still going strong – as many Korean pop stars and K-drama influences have made their way to multiple dramas on this list. Scandals also seem to fuel a star’s popularity in Japan – not hurt them. Veteran actors/actresses are also continuing to return to the small screen after a long hiatus. Finally, while it’s not a trend, you’ll also find my drama pick of the season (and perhaps the entire year) on this list.
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 2: Detective Dramas
By Kanara+ on February 22, 2011 | 3 Comments
For every school drama out there in J-drama land, there is a detective drama. Arguably, I believe that the detective drama is the most popular genre, as you will always find a flurry of them every season, whether they’re new or old. The long-running Aibou, which is now in it’s 9th season, is currently raking up nearly a 20% ratings average and has two successful movies under its belt. So what do I think about this season’s detective dramas so far? Let’s find out.
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 1: School Dramas
By Kanara+ on February 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
School dramas are a standard in Asian dramas and this season, Japan brings us three of them! First impressions of Jdramas Misaki Number 1!!, School!! and Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta.
