When Will Weak Hero Class Season 2 Be Released?
Last week, I finally fulfilled one of my childhood dreams by taking a much-anticipated trip. On the last day, we decided to watch a new K-drama and picked Weak Hero Class 1. Little did I know that this series would have a lasting impact on me. While everyone else dozed off, I stayed up until 3:30 a.m., binge-watching all the episodes in one go. Episode 7 hit me so hard that I bawled my eyes out like a five-year-old. Even now, I am amazed at how deeply the series affected me. It took me two whole days to settle the storm it stirred within me. A full 24 hours to…
TOP 5 K-Dramas that stole my heart in 2024.
It happens to all of us. We often neglect one drama, skip one book, or ignore one person, only to realize later that they had to gift us the best part of our lives. There’s an exquisite charm in delayed gratitude so here are a few K-dramas that I overlooked but now obsessed with. From swoon-worthy romances to cozy plots that will transport you back to a place where time slows down, the scent of home-cooked meals drifts through the air, and laughter over corny jokes echoes through every nook and corner of the streets. Here is a list of my favorite TOP 5 K-Dramas that stole my heart in…
The Year of Celebrating the Quotidian
CLICK SMILE REPEAT: THE QUIET ADRENALINE THAT YOU GET AFTER SMILING Annyeonghaseyo! Lately, all my friends are getting married. Sometimes it feels like maintaining a Snapchat streak I never signed up for—an activity I didn’t choose but seem forced to participate in. Honestly, I’m still trying to figure out the euphoria people feel behind these meticulously planned events. Wasn’t Snapchat invented for pretty pictures and killing boredom? How did it turn into a rigorous attendance sheet? And how do people always seem to have a trip, a fun activity, or an exclusive purchase lined up? When I scroll through my gallery and then glance at my friends’ vibrant Snap streaks,…
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Beyond K-pop: Uncommon Cultural Facts About South Korea
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