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Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)
The word, “stranger”, carries a sense of distance and unfamiliarity with it. But the truth is, we’re all stranger to each other after all. Distant but close. Unfamiliar but familiar at the same time. That’s us. And that’s probably why all of us carry an array of unfold stories in our hearts. – Dan-i Romance is a Bonus Book is a romantic comedy that tells the story of those who create books at a publishing company. The main plot will revolve around Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na Young), who was once one of the greatest copywriters but currently struggles to…
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Move to Heaven (2021)
“Although you can’t see someone, it doesn’t mean they are not with me. As long as you remember, they are not gone.” Move to Heaven is inspired by the essay “Things Left Behind” by Kim Sae-byul, a former “trauma cleaner”. Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang), who has Asperger syndrome, and his ex-convict uncle Sang-gu (Lee Je-hoon) meet for the first time after the sudden death of Geu-ru’s father. Entrusted as Geu-ru’s guardian, Sang-gu joins his nephew to help run the family trauma cleaning company “Move to Heaven”, where in the course of business they uncover untold stories about the deceased while Sang-gu…
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You’re Beautiful (2009)
He’s like a bright, shining star. When I receive that light, I feel brighter and also darker. When it’s bright I get my hopes up, and when it darkens I feel disappointment. I hate myself for this and feel ashamed. – Mi Nam You’re Beautiful Synopsis: The management company of the idol group A.N.JELL insisted on adding a new singer to the group as the lead vocal, Tae Kyung’s voice was hurting. However, the new member, Mi Nam, had to go to the States to repair a botched eye job just before signing the contract. His agent came up with…
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200 Pounds Beauty (2006)
You broke my heart. Tissue won’t fix it. – Jenny 200 Pounds Beauty Synopsis: Hanna is a lip sync vocalist for the famous Korean pop singer, Ami. Even though everyone ignores her because of her appearance, Hanna is a bright and lighthearted girl. Until one day when Ami humiliates her in front of her crush, Sang Jun. Spurred on by this incident, she makes the life-altering decision to undergo plastic surgery to her entire body. (Source: MyDramaList) MAIN CAST Kim Ah-joong as Kang Han-na / Jenny Joo Jin-mo as Han Sang-jun FANGIRL NOTES 200 Pounds Beauty is a…
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Navillera (2021)
To be honest, that doesn’t scare me. What really scares me is that someday, I might not be able to do what I want or don’t even remember what I want to do anymore. That’s why this moment is precious to me. I’m not going to hesitate. I’m going to give it my all. – Shim Deok-chul Navillera tells the story of Shim Deok-chul (Park In-hwan), a 70-year-old retired mailman who decides to pursue his life-long dream of learning ballet, which does not please his family. At the dance academy, he meets Lee Chae-rok (Song Kang), a 23-year-old dancer who…
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Gunman in Joseon (2014)
Feeling embarrassed is for people who did something wrong. You didn’t do anything wrong, so there is no reason for you to feel embarrassed. You should rather feel proud. You created your own destiny and now you’ve become a great woman. –Park Yoon Kang Gunman in Joseon Synopsis: In the 19th century in Joseon, there is a fight between gunmen and swordsmen. Then, Park Yoon Kang’s father is the army Commander who are being ordered to catch the gunmen, led by Choi Won Shin. But he’s later killed by one of them and also charged with treason by the King.…
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Vincenzo (2021)
Don’t let their social status intimidate you. Be strong and act like you’re their equal. – Vincenzo Vincenzo Synopsis: At the age of eight, Park Joo Hyeong went to Italy after being adopted. Now an adult, he is known as Vincenzo Cassano to the Mafia, who employ him as a consigliere. Because mafia factions are at war with each other, he flees to South Korea, where he gets involved with Lawyer Hong Cha Young. She is the type of attorney who will do anything to win a case. Now back at his motherland, he gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste…
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Hello, Me! (2021)
Dear future me, it’s okay if you didn’t turn out the way I wanted, because I’m still the one who loves and roots for you the most. – Bahn Ha-ni Hello, Me! Synopsis: Miserable and unsuccessful, Ban Ha Ni, a single 37-year-old woman who is generally servile and timid, thinks she’s lost all her spark. Holding only a temporary position at her work, she’s fearful of being let go at any moment, and considering her current lack of security, she also does not want to remain single. She lives her life like that going about it day by day, until…
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He is Psychometric (2019)
Don’t run away again or cry on your own. The past you tried to run away from. I’ll read & see it all. -Lee Ahn He is Psychometric Synopsis: 11 years ago, a big fire broke out at Yeongseong Apartment which took the lives of a young couple and left their 8-year-old son alone in this world. Ever since, the boy has the ability to look into the soul of an object or a person when he gets in a physical contact with them. Using his unusual ability, An wants to become a professional who assists criminal investigations with the…
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The Penthouse 2: War in Life (2021)
You taught me this … If there is no evidence, it must be created. – Oh Yoon Hee The Penthouse 2: War in Life Synopsis: The residents of Hera Palace have become more wicked, and their secrets are about to be revealed. Seo Jin and Dan Tae eventually get rid of all the people who were in their way. They frame Yoon Hee as the murderer of Su Ryeon and even cover up the death of Seol A. The residents of Hera Palace believe that everything will go back to how it used to be. However, Yoon Hee breaks out…