Manyeo Bogam

This historical drama is full of mysticism, with curses, spells and dark forces. It is a story of love and of good against evil, refelecting a lot about how Koreans appreciate mysterious forces and even chang form. I have travelled a lot in Korea and Japan and it taught me a lot about their approaches to viewing things. I have often wondered how Korean dramas have been so popular in Japan and China, and I can see the reason for such strong appeal. Having said that, I think westerners will have to open their minds to an eastern approach to really grasp this amazing drama series. I loved it.

Mirror of the witch. Decent enough series and at 20 episodes it's not too long. Better than hotel del Luna anyway!

Okay disclaimer: I did not finish this. I liked the premise and felt like this could have been great but it just wasn't. Even my love for Yoon Shi-Yoon and his wonderful acting could not make me finish this. I was just too bored. The plot and pacing had major issues, and with a host of annoying and unnecessary side characters, it was just not worth my time to keep watching. I felt like this could have been great with a trimmed down plot and less plot-lines/characters.

It started with an interesting plot and a superb acting skills from the characters. It just got boring in the end because I think they stretched it to 20 episodes when it could be finished with 16. They try to link the male and female leads but the girl looked like a thousand year old younger than the guy. The villain is great in acting but again... repetitive story line of fighting with her is just exhausting.

A Joseon-era costume drama with modern lingo and mannerisms. A ghost/good witch/bad witch plot moves along slowly. Who is the target audience here? Women I suspect, men characters are pretty boys or crying spoiled brats.