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  • Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    This drama is carried by Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do. Personally, I think the heart is Na Hee-do and Go Yu-rim’s friendship, with Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s romance as a sprinkle. But friends refuse to see it that way. Like they’re the universe’s stars…

  • A Happy Song Perfect for Spring

    A Happy Song Perfect for Spring

    If DEPAPEPE’s ‘Summer Parade’ has its dual guitar hammering strokes, ‘Sunnyside Cruise’ boasts a melody-driven bass that never rests.

  • Opened a Secondhand Bookstore in Okinawa

    Opened a Secondhand Bookstore in Okinawa

    The small island of Okinawa is nicknamed a ‘publishing kingdom.’ Junkudo has around 60 stores in Japan, and the largest one is in Okinawa, proving its reputation. Despite its small size, the island hosts about 40 publishers. Books from here are called ‘Prefecture Edition,’ meaning they’re made in Okinawa.

  • The Timeless Wisdom of Youn Yuh-jung

    The Timeless Wisdom of Youn Yuh-jung

    Her elegantly shared life philosophy is profound, intellectual, and beautifully instructive. Offering life-earned wisdom so effortlessly—it’s impressive.

  • Movie vs Novel: Drive My Car

    Movie vs Novel: Drive My Car

    The added narratives kept popping up like a nail in a pocket against the calm visuals. And that was too uncomfortable.

  • Maybe (Lyrics Edition)

    Maybe (Lyrics Edition)

    This honest lyric, without any pretentiousness or showing off, isn’t like a typical duet – it’s a one-sided outpouring of emotions. But the speaker isn’t just one person but two, like lovers sharing the same feelings and telling each other the same story.

  • Maybe – Lee Seung-hwan, Sunwoo Jung-a

    Maybe – Lee Seung-hwan, Sunwoo Jung-a

    Lee Seung-hwan’s new song after 8 years, ‘Maybe,’ is a duet with Sunwoo Jung-a. It’s a duet alright, but you could also say it’s a song backed by stunning choruses from start to finish, and you’d nod in agreement. Lee Seung-hwan is a smooth operator, but Sunwoo Jung-a’s vocals wrap around his in a way…

  • Searching for Inspiration Across Centuries, ‘Passengers’

    Searching for Inspiration Across Centuries, ‘Passengers’

    As for me, preferring to stay home rather than travel, I probably would’ve struggled as a writer. But then again, I’m not exactly living large in my current job either.

  • Thinking About Watching ‘Gothika’? Hold Up!

    Thinking About Watching ‘Gothika’? Hold Up!

    Starring Halle Berry, ‘Gothika’. Halle Berry looks stunning on the poster, so I couldn’t just pass it by. Upon digging deeper, I found out Robert Downey Jr. also stars in it. And hey, a mystery thriller is right up my alley! So, I hit play without hesitation, but oh, how I wish I hadn’t.

  • Netflix Original ‘Don’t Look Up’

    Netflix Original ‘Don’t Look Up’

    The movie starts with a gripping pull. Wildly improbable situations unfold, and the actors’ performances are truly remarkable.