[drama] why MISAENG is a must-watch

If there is one drama you need to watch this season, heck, this year, make it MISAENG. It’s very seldom that I come across such drama that pulls me in and affects me so much that even a quiet scene reduces me to tears. I have never watched a drama that emphasizes the nuance of…

[drama] 10 truths about PINOCCHIO

[Spoilers ahead.] “The truth is 10 times more comforting than a lie.” I’ve been really looking forward to PINOCCHIO, curious on how they will tackle the media angle. Working in the industry, media-inspired films and dramas are always interesting but tend to either end up as a poor approximation or an over exaggeration. I like…

[drama] MISAENG…which type of worker are you?

[Spoilers ahead.] I don’t know whether it’s a good thing to watch an office drama that forces you to confront the existential questions in your chosen profession by relating to the characters, but thank you to jan for recommending MISAENG.     I like my dramas as fluffy as clouds (see, I even chose that…

[blog] how Arashi ruined other idols for me

First, a disclaimer: I’m sure there are other idols who work as hard as Arashi, maybe even harder. Idols who are more handsome, who act better, who sing better. Who went through hardship too, maybe even more. Each and every one has their own success story to tell. There will always be someone better but…