Food satiates physical hunger, but it can also nourish an empty soul. Perhaps that’s why watching films or series centered around the culinary arts—no matter the format—brings a strange, comforting sense of peace. Consider this a hazard warning, though: the mouthwatering visuals can trigger unbearable late-night cravings. Here is a curated watchlist of food-centric programming […]
Posts by Hyunjung Hong
From ‘Bloody Flower’ to ‘Strangers From Hell’: Gripping K-Dramas Adapted from Hit Novels and Webtoons
There is a man (played by Ryeoun) who has taken the lives of 17 people. Yet, he insists he is not a murderer. Instead, he claims to possess the ability to cure any disease, arguing that these sacrifices were an unavoidable necessity for the sake of humanity. How should we judge a man who calls […]
Crime K-Dramas to Watch If You Loved ‘The Scarecrow’
The truth has finally been revealed, but the scars remain unhealed. What began as a spine-chilling crime thriller, gradually evolved into a heavy commentary on the systemic tragedies caused by serial atrocities. The Scarecrow looked past the raw brutality of the infamous Lee Chun-jae serial murders, a case that shook South Korea, to examine the […]
‘The Scarecrow’ Finale Rewrites the K-Thriller Playbook
By the time the credits rolled on the finale of ENA’s breakout thriller The Scarecrow, one thing was abundantly clear: this was never just a whodunit. Wrapping up its highly acclaimed run, the series shattered its own viewership records, pulling in a staggering 8.1% nationwide rating for its final episode. Audiences who tuned in for […]