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A deep thinking full time author with a passion for dramas, films, books, anime, and music. Bi. Youtuber. Studying Japanese. Virtual hugger. Cat rescue mom. she/her.
Korean Reviews

“Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

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In the darkness, there’s always a light, and when that light is love, it shines even brighter amidst the shadows. Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo, a new Korean BL drama, captures this beautifully, blending love and pain in a way that intensifies both. The story follows high schooler Lee Do Hoe (Kim Nu Rim) and his strained relationship with his strict father, the local Taekwondo master. Everything shifts when Sin Ju Yeong (Lee Seon), a cheerful student from Seoul, arrives, bringing hope and warmth into Do Hoe’s bleak world. But soon, the light Ju Yeong offers is threatened by the darkness that Do Hoe has known all his life.

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The Sunday Bite

Our Favorite Korean BLs So Far (2024)

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A great drama relies on many elements—acting, direction, cinematography, music, and more—to create something that truly resonates. As an emotional viewer, I’m especially drawn to stories that dig deep, even if it takes some effort to piece together the message the series is trying to convey. This definitely applies to the Korean BLs that have resonated with me the most in 2024. Three series, in particular, stood out, checking all the boxes and making each viewing a deeply personal and introspective experience that will stay with me.

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The Sunday Bite

Our Favorite Japanese BLs So Far (2024)

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I’ll be honest, very few Japanese BLs disappoint me. They tend to range from slow, comforting stories to narratives that either touch on important topics or border on the controversial. But no matter what story you get, there is almost always a deeper meaning woven into the series, one that may stand out in the moment or may hit you later after the series has aired.

So, it isn’t easy narrowing down a list of favorites. Rather than focus on what makes one drama better than another for me, I’ll list the dramas from 2024 I find myself recommending the most to others.

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Thai Reviews

“Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

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The struggle between the rich and the poor, and society’s battle against tyranny, are timeless stories. They’re universally relatable, easy to root for, and hard not to love. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing an underdog rise above injustice?

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