Korean K-Dramas Are in a Class of Their Own. Here's a Taste of Their Genius.
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An exploration of the search engine world, the power of manipulation and how governments want to control them. "As an adult I feel I have contributed to the way the world is. I apologise." "Sometimes when things are hard, I want to come and see you and lean on you. But I can't because you are younger and your dream is to become like me. I don't want to ruin your dream." |
Rain or Shine
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"I love this moment when nothing happens and today becomes tomorrow..." "Granny said life is a series of regrets and failures. I sarcastically asked what's the point of living. She replied to regret and fail more wonderfully." |
Twenty Five Twenty One
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A fascinating look into the world of fencing and the relationship between a poor young girl and an older rich boy whose family went bankrupt. Plus two fencing rivals who are bitter enemies in real life but best friends in an anonymous chat forum. "Why do you root for me when even my mum doesn't? Because you give me hope and I want more for you and it makes me want to do well too.! "I'm going to take in all your support and let's become great together." |
Our Beloved Summer
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They made a documentary about the worst and the best pupil at school. 10 years later they find them and make another documentary... "My life wasn't an episode, it was a boring documentary that nobody watches. Thanks to him, I was able to imitate happiness." "If you don't tell me, I won't know because I am an idiot. I listen and remember everything you say, so keep telling me." "Looking into other peoples lives is fun. You end up meeting all kinds of people in the world and end up feeling grateful for your insipid life." |
It's OK to Be Not OK
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A powerful drama about mental illness with the finest acting and a tempestuous romance between a mental health carer and a single minded children's book writer who has extraordinary insights into the human mind. It's a journey of healing for our three stars ending with the author writing a book in parable form about them. The plot is so complex, you won't get it the first time round, hint - twin sister. Unique, deep and extraordinary. Seo Yi-Ji, who plays the writer (in bed in the video) has a degree from the University of Madrid, so she has many talents! |
My Liberation Notes "People who live in tall buildings like that must be mentally strong. They could end it all in one step but they don't." |
An extraordinary exploration of the lives of ordinary unfulfilled people - a family living in the countryside with a alcoholic silent lodger who has a mysterious past. "If I ever get to be born again, I want to be born as you. I was like you in my previous life and decided to live recklessly if I were ever born again. And that's me now. Then I'll realise that this isn't right either and decide to have a quiet life the next time around - and that's you. We have been switching back and forth millions of times. Why are you acting so naive?" "I hate this season when the air you breath in is the same temperature as the air you breath out." |
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