'Love Alarm' Season 2 is (FINALLY!!!) Coming Soon

Finally!!! After more than a year of waiting, 'Love Alarm' Season 2 is coming to Netflix!

In 2019, 'Love Alarm' was the first Korean drama that I had watched that ended with a cliffhanger... and I completely hated that it did. Lol. I found myself extremely annoyed because I didn't know it would end with a cliffhanger but now that I've seen the first look stills, I am excited all over again, especially after watching Song Kang in 'Sweet Home'.

In case you haven't watched it yet (and you really should if you haven't yet - you have time before Season 2!!!), 'Love Alarm' is based on the popular webtoon of the same name. In the show, there is a mobile app that alerts people when someone within a 10-meter radius likes them... can you imagine the chaos that would ensue if that existed in real life? :p

Starring Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, and Song Kang, there’s no better time than now to watch (or re-watch) the first season as you wait for Season 2.

The new stills show Kim Jo-jo (Kim So-hyun) meeting Lee Hye-yeong (Jung Ga-ram) and Hwang Sun-oh (Song Kang) individually. While they have graduated from high school and have become adults, they still have unresolved worries and conflicts.

The second season takes place 4 years after the creation of the app which has recently released Love Alarm 2.0. The update comes with a new feature that shows users a list of people who are likely to like them in the future.

Kim Jo-jo, who still hides her feelings, will come across a variety of small and large changes in society influenced by the app. Most importantly, we'll get to see more tension between the main characters. Who are you rooting for?

You can watch the first season of 'Love Alarm' here. The second season will be released on March 12, 2021 - only on Netflix.

'Run On' Got Me to Start Running Again

I hate cardio. I say that in practically every fitness-related post that I publish. And I mean it. I hate cardio with a passion. While I did take part in several runs and even joined running events in the past few years, I really cannot say that I truly enjoyed any of them... because I really didn't. I always found myself on the way home thinking, "Why the eff do I keep going to these things?" I love running shoes. They're comfy as hell. But actually running in them? Nuh-uh. No, thank you.

Sure, there have been moments throughout my life where I thought, "I should really take running seriously", like when I binge-watched every single season of 'Alias' and found myself fascinated by the way that Jennifer Garner ran. More recently, however, I found myself interested in running because of the Korean drama 'Run On'.

In a nutshell, 'Run-On' is a love story between a completely naive runner (who plays his role so well, he really looks like he has no idea what is going on in the world) and a Korean-English translator (whose job is hella cool but who I hated with a passion).

To be honest, 'Run On' is the kind of Korean drama I love to hate because it mostly revolves around a love story... and I'm not really into that. If I'm being completely honest, however, I also hated it because I could completely relate to the lead who believes he is single because... he's boring. Lol. Story of my life. The font of the title is nice, though...?

Anyway, as with a lot of other KDramas that focuses on love stories, I was also more interested in the second leads' love story (the painter and the agency chick). Yeah, I didn't learn any of their names. That's how not-interested in the show I was.

It's a light watch, though, and entertaining in a way. However, I found myself especially interested in the running aspect. Weird, I know.

There's this scene in the series that doesn't really last more than 3 minutes. In fact, the runner's speech doesn't even last longer than 30 seconds; but within those 30 seconds, he tried "teaching" the translator how to run.

And you know what? I REALIZED THAT NOBODY EVER "TAUGHT" ME HOW TO RUN. All. My. Life. I just ran when people told me to run. At school. At fun runs. At actual runs. However, no one actually ever sat me down to teach me how to run properly. How your arms should move. How your shoulders should be relaxed. How you should breathe. Etcetera, etcetera.

And in those 30 seconds, I realized... maybe that's why I hate running. Maybe that's why I hate cardio: because I have been doing it wrong all this freaking time!

And so, the Monday before last, at 5AM - yes, 5AM in the morning, kids! - night owl-me went for a run the way that the runner dude in 'Run On' told translator chick to. And get this: I ENJOYED IT. OH. MY. GOD. I. ENJOYED. RUNNING. WHO. AM. I. I enjoyed it so much that I have been running three times a week now. Let that sink in.

So, really, what I'm saying is: you can learn a lot from KDramas. You should really give them a try. :p (I bet you thought I was gonna promote running here, but nopes.)

I don't necessarily recommend starting your KDrama marathon (see what I did there?) with 'Run On', though coz honestly, I wanted to bash that translator chick's head in every time she said she wasn't angry but actually was - LIKE, GIRL, COMMUNICATE! And the lead guy reminded me sooooo much of my worst ex even though they look nothing alike.. but do get into KDramas... please? :D

'Record of Youth' is a Beautiful Series About Following Your Dreams

I started watching 'Record of Youth' yesterday and I am already up to date with all of the episodes. As much as I love Korean dramas, I went into this with zero expectations because I hadn't watched any of the KDramas of the cast members before.

Now, I can finally understand Anne Curtis' love for Park Bo-gum. While he isn't necessarily my type of oppa looks-wise, I have to admit his acting is absolutely PHENOMENAL and that made me fall for him almost immediately.

In the first scene alone, he immediately showcased what he was capable of and I have been in awe of him in every episode since. Even when he cries, it makes me want to cry with and for him. I love him so much! (Please send your favorite Bo-gum series recommendations my way ASAP!!!)

Looks-wise, Byeon Woo-seok is much more my type. However, Bo-gum completely overshadows him in this show with his acting prowess. Still, he is just as much of a joy to watch alongside Park So-dam, who immediately captured my heart.

I love seeing more real and relatable people in KDramas, and she was one of them. The struggle of doing her day job and doing her makeup raket afterwards to be followed by video editing at home... I may not be a makeup artist, but that just all hit so close to home.

Their undeniable chemistry aside, I absolutely love how 'Record of Youth' gives us a peek of what life is like behind the lives of models, actors, makeup artists, and content creators.

Let's face it: our parents' generation doesn't really understand what we go through in these fields, and the struggle to make a mark in such a huge industry isn't exactly easy.

We see how all of that unfolds in 'Record of Youth' and from different perspectives: from a rich kid with a super supportive tiger mom to a not-so-well-off kid with an unsupportive family to an independent hard-working kick-ass lady who doesn't let her boss get her down.

So far, I have found absolutely nothing wrong with this show. It is relatable and real, and peppered with so many subtle life lessons and reality checks; I will definitely enumerate everything I've learned from the show once it's over.

I was able to ask the cast members a few questions prior to the release of the show and they encourage everyone to watch it, as well. Park Bo-gum points out that "there is a lot of fun in watching the changing feelings of the characters", while Park So-dam says that "you will be able to empathize and heal as you see them go through their lives."

She adds: "'Record of Youth is a healing drama where you can see stories about love, friendship, and family. Youths with different personalities meet, worry, and fight."

Byeon Woo-seok adds, "It's a drama for youths who don't despair at reality and work hard. It's also a wonderful show that makes you think about the hearts of family and friends. There are gem-like lines that linger in your heart and it's created with a fun and warm perspective that shows the worries that youths these days have, which anyone can relate to. I think viewers will be able to enjoy the drama in an additional way of they think about the characters' hearts."

If you haven't started watching 'Record of Youth' yet, I highly recommend doing so. You won't regret it. I don't always go out there and shove KDramas down people's throats lol but this is one of the ones that I will most likely recommend every time somebody asks me for a good KDrama to watch.

Have you started watching 'Record of Youth' yet? What are your thoughts on the show so far? :) Geek out with me in the comments section!

Kwak Dong-yeon is Such an Underrated Oppa

I follow a lot of people on social media who are fans of Korean dramas. However, not once have I read anyone rave about Kwak Dong-yeon.

Back when I was still a closet K-Drama fan, I first saw Dong-yeon in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' and while most people that I know swooned over Cha Eun-woo (he is admittedly a very beautiful man), my heart in that series solely belongs to Dong-yeon. I loved his simple character in the show: the unassuming and kind teacher's assistant with a smile that lit up my entire life. My heart broke when he admitted why he actually liked Kang Mi-rae in the show, and that's the only time I started rooting for Eun-woo.

Dong-yeon is actually the reason why I watched 'Fight for My Way', not Park Seo-joon. And I absolutely ADORED him with long hair in 'Moonlight'. In fact, Kim Byung-yeon was my phone's wallpaper for months; I loved him so much!

I started watching 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' last week when it started streaming on Netflix (read my review of the first two episodes here), but the only things I knew about the show were the things that I had heard about it from Kim Soo-hyun and Yeo Se-ji at a recent online press conference that I was a part of. I had no idea Dong-yeon would be in it.

So when he appeared in Episode 3 this past weekend as Kwon Ki-do, I literally squealed! Ki-do is one of the patients at OK Psychiatric Hospital, where Soo-hyun's character Moon Kang-tae currently works. He is also the son of a member of the National Assembly and suffers from manic episodes.

One of the main reasons why 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' has captured my heart is because they shine the light on people who suffer from mental health issues. Living with mild schizophrenia myself, it makes me so happy and proud that a K-Drama is showing people what living with mental health disorders is like. And Dong-yeon did such a fantastic job portraying his role. I love him even more now.

Manic episodes are characterized by intense bouts of energy, racing thoughts, and other extreme behaviors - all of which Dong-yeon incorporated in his performance. People who suffer from manic episodes may also experience psychosis in the form of hallucinations and delusions, which the show beautifully showcased at the end of the third episode.

The energetic bouts aside, Ki-do also touches our hearts with the backstory of his family and how he really feels having to live with these manic episodes. And while he may have brought us a few laughs in the beginning of the episode with him whipping out his "teeny weeny wiener" every chance he gets, he brings us back to the reality of the situation by the end of his special appearance.

The role was definitely a difficult one and it was important to be able to bring so many emotions and actions to the table - but Dong-yeon did it perfectly. When talking about the role, Dong-yeon excitedly shared that this was one project that he wanted to be a part of, no matter what. (My heart is melting!) I am so happy that they brought him into the show for this, and so far, he has been the highlight for me.

What did you think of Dong-yeon's performance in 'It's Okay to Not be Okay'? :)

5 Reasons Why 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' is Worth Watching

The Korean drama 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' started airing on Netflix this weekend, and I am already hooked! The minute I started watching the first episode, I knew this K-Drama was going to be different. And I knew that I would love it with all my heart and soul. And I already do... so far, anyway. Here's why.

5 Reasons Why 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' is Worth Watching

5. The direction is superb.

The director, Park Shin-woo, does an amazing job in this. From the direction in the animations to the direction in real-life situations, you'll definitely end up appreciating things more. Some of my favorite scenes were the road scenes, like Moon Kang-tae and Jo Jae-soo riding on a motorcycle at night, and Ko Mun-yeong driving to the countryside. Gorgeous!

4. The animation is beautiful.

This is the first thing that got me hooked. Aside from having a chibi Tim Burton vibe to it, the story of the opening animation really spoke to me. It's no secret that I suffer from mild schizophrenia; and, well, that short animation really spoke to me. The same goes for the stories in Mun-yeong's children's books. I love everything about them and wish they actually existed in real life. I would definitely hoard those books if given the chance!

3. They touch on sensitive issues.

'It's Okay to Not be Okay' doesn't just touch on autism in the form of Kang-tae's older brother, Moon Sang-tae, it also touches on other true-to-life issues. We see things from the point of view of Kang-tae, who loves his brother, but also struggles in other aspects of his life to be able to provide their needs. We also get a glimpse of Mun-yeong's backstory, which sort of explains why she is the way she is: cold, unapologetic, and borderline scary.

These are things that we don't talk about often for fear of being judged or even hated. If you are experiencing anything similar, this show will make you feel understood. And even if you aren't, you will walk away with the reminder to treat everybody with kindness because you have no idea what they may be going through in real life.

2. Kim Soo-hyun is in it.

Admit it. You missed him, his sad eyes, his adorable smile, and his kissable lips, too. There's something about closeups of Soo-hyun that really make me think, "Damn, I want him to kiss me." :p  And while he seems more mature after his stint in the military, he is still every bit as heavenly as I remember him to be. As usual, he makes us kilig from the very first episode and does things that make us wish we had an oppa like him handy whenever we need calming down.

And get this: 13 minutes into Episode 1 of 'It's Okay to Not be Okay', Netflix gives us an unforgettable slow-mo closeup shot of his abs. I backtracked twice. Not even gonna lie. :p

1. Seo Ye-ji is my new spirit queen.

Believe it or not, my number one reason to watch 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' isn't Soo-hyun; it's his leading lady, Seo Ye-ji. I. LOVE. EVERYTHING. ABOUT. HER. I love her elegant modern goth queen vibe - the way she dresses, the way she walks, the way she wraps her robe around her waist, the way her hair always looks perfect, the way she stares at sharp objects, the way she daydreams, the way she talks... EVERY. FREAKING. THING.

Most importantly, I love how she just chooses to be herself, fuck what everybody else thinks. Even when she was in public and there were a ton of people taking videos of what was happening, she stayed true to herself and stood up for what she believed was right, all the while maintaining an IDGAF air. Of course, in the real world, this isn't advisable because of the consequences; but it makes me wish that I could live the kind of life that she does in a way... not that extremely, of course.

So far, there are only two episodes of 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' on Netflix; but I am already hooked. There is absolutely nothing about it that I don't like so far, and I can't wait to see how the story develops.

Have you watched 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' yet? What did you think of the first two episodes?

Why Park Seo-joon Deserves to Win the Best Actor Award for 'Itaewon Class'

Park Seo-joon has been nominated for Best Actor in the Baeksang Arts Awards for his role as Park Saeroyi in 'Itaewon Class'. The Baeksang Arts Awards has been compared to the Oscars of Hollywood. And while PSJ has already been nominated for the same award back in 2018 for 'Fight for My Way', he eventually lost to Cho Seung-woo.

This year, he is nominated alongside Hyun Bin ('Crash Landing on You'), Ju Ji-hoon ('Hyena'), Kang Ha-neul ('When the Camellia Blooms'), and Namkoong Min ('Hot Stove League'). And while all of these actors definitely deserve their nomination, I have to say that my vote goes to Park Seo-joon all the way.

Most articles online are saying that the biggest contenders for the award are Hyun Bin, who plays Captain Ri in the fan favorite show 'Crash Landing on You', and Park Seo-joon... but having seen both, I can't even see how it's a competition. Park Seo-joon absolutely BLEW ME AWAY from the first episode of 'Itaewon Class' with his performance as Park Saeroyi.

From the very beginning of the show, PSJ had to channel intense emotions and just when I thought we had seen the best of his acting chops, he went ahead and carried on throughout the show showing us just how great of an actor he is.

Of course, it goes without saying that most Korean actors are gifted in the acting department and I'm not taking that away from anyone. However, given the vibe of 'CLOY' and the laughs that were to be had in the show, I can't really say that Hyun Bin deserves a Best Actor award from it. Sure, he was cute when he pouted and he's a good cryer, too... but you couldn't really feel those emotions emanating from him the way that they did from PSJ in 'Itaewon Class'.

Though it can be argued that this might be because Captain Ri grew up having to hold his emotions in - being a soldier who still needed to be strong after losing his brother - I never felt a deep emotional attachment to his character in the show. If anyone, Son Ye-jin is the one who really made me feel things in 'CLOY'.

(BEFORE YOU GET MAD, I DO LOVE CAPTAIN RI IN HIS OWN RIGHT. I EVEN WROTE A BLOG POST ABOUT HIM HERE.)

Park Saeroyi, on the other hand, had me rooting for him and feeling things alongside his character. The frustration of not being able to get the justice his father deserved and yet holding that in in order to make his dreams of success a reality. You could feel all of that as you watch the show. I've never wanted to bash someone's face in as much as I wanted to bash in Jang Geun-won's face in, and I've never hated an old man as much as I hated Jang Dae-hee.

I also love how Saeroyi silently but surely struggled with his emotions between Soo-ah and Yi-seo as time went by all the while without turning the show into the usual K-Drama romcom. In fact, it wasn't until the very last episode where I felt like there was a bit of romance and kilig involved... which is a good thing because that isn't what I primarily look for in a K-Drama (my favorite ones being the more action-packed ones).

Although 'Itaewon Class' isn't action-packed, though, it truly captured my heart. It's the K-Drama that I now recommend to people over and over again - and a big reason behind that is Park Seo-joon's acting in the lead.

While Park Seo-joon has played many memorable roles in the past, this is the role that really made me appreciate him as an actor. He is AMAZING, and I really hope that he gets the recognition he deserves at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

The Baeksang Arts Awards will be held on June 5, 2020. Who are you rooting for?

Here's Why I Love K-Dramas

Let me be the first to admit that I used to hate the mere thought of Korean dramas. I have been heavily into Netflix for the longest time, but I never, EVER thought of giving Korean dramas a try. This is mostly because I associated it with my late grandmother, who spent all day talking about her favorite K-dramas; but also because the entire Korean 'look' never appealed to me. I was one of those people who would roll her eyes when she'd see a K-drama meme or snicker internally whenever a friend would swoon over an 'oppa'.

Today, I live in a room filled with K-drama paraphernalia. From my lamps to my stuffed toys to my skincare, my life has turned completely around... AND I HAVE NO REGRETS.

I got thrown into the world of K-drama completely by force. I was at my ex boyfriend's house when he asked me what I wanted to watch. I'm pretty sure I wanted to catch up on something cool, like 'Altered Carbon'; but he brought up Korean dramas, after which I rolled my eyes the Anj way and - as 'politely' as my resting bitch face could - I replied "Pass." He turned one on anyway, completely dismissing how I felt, and we proceeded to watch 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'. This is probably the only good thing that guy has done for me. :p

Despite not having a crush on any of the characters or even relating to anyone in the show, I found myself hooked. So hooked, in fact, that I requested to go to a Korean grocery store the following day to look for the sausages that Kim Bok-joo was always munching on in the show. I finished the show in two days.

After that, and without admitting it to my then-boyfriend, I watched 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?' in secret at home. That's when I discovered Park Seo-joon, and my world has never been the same since. Caramel candies and sausage snacks suddenly became a part of my arsenal. I have the 'Hardworking Cow' and 'Good Job' stuffed toys on my bed. And the obsession has escalated even more since then. I was a closet K-drama fanatic for the longest time because I felt bad for how I reacted to my K-drama fan friends back in the day; but now I wave that Hallyu flag loud and proud.

There are various reasons why I love K-dramas, in general. Let me list them down here:

Here's Why I Love K-Dramas

The men are attractive for some reason.

Korean men were NEVER my cup of tea. In fact, whenever I start watching a K-drama, I NEVER find any of the men in it attractive right off the bat. However, the more I watch a show, the more I find myself drawn to someone in it - and then I start crushing on them like crazy. I guess this just goes to show that I've never been the type to fall for someone because of how hot they are. Most of the time, I find myself drawn to a character because he kicks major ass, plays a certain instrument, or acts a certain way.

And despite oppas not being "manly" men, them being a gentleman in these shows (despite being tampururot or arrogant sometimes) always wins them bonus points. I think this might also be because they remind me so much of the Disney princes of my childhood (which I only realized after seeing Lee Min-ho sitting atop a white horse in 'The King: Eternal Monarch' yesterday). 

They make me kilig.

If you know me at all, you'll know I am NOT a fan of cheesy shit. I hate rom-coms. I hate anything cheesy. And it takes a lot to make me kilig. I find myself warming up to K-drama characters the more I watch them, though, and then I find myself grinning like an idiot at the screen, giggling like a school girl, screaming in annoyance of how kilig I am getting, and even slapping whoever is near me.

They build up their characters incredibly well.

From the lead characters to the supporting characters, you can count on Korean dramas to deliver characters with full personalities and intricate back stories that will make you connect with them on a deeper level. Even supporting characters get a good enough backstory for you to care when something happens to them. In fact, I find myself caring about the supporting characters more than the leads sometimes (cases in point: 'Crash Landing on You' and 'Descendants of the Sun').

They are relatable.

Regardless of which K-drama you decide to watch, you will come to find that there are characters in it that are relatable on some level. From the masungit leading man who is actually a softie deep inside to the leading lady who feels ugly or invisible because she doesn't know her worth, there is always someone you will be able to relate to on some level. And they always pepper in quotable quotes that will make you feel understood, too.

There are deeper underlying themes.

As mababaw as K-dramas might seem in the eyes of those who have never watched them, there are many K-dramas with deeper underlying themes. 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?' and 'I am Not a Robot' deal with trauma and its effects, for example, while 'The Third Charm' deals with loss and reminds us not to judge others because we never know what they're going through behind the scenes.

They have introduced me to a new culture.

Although I have lived all over the world all of my life, Asia remains one of the continents that I have yet to explore fully. Thanks to K-dramas, I have been introduced to another new culture - one that I have completely and madly fallen in love with. I love everything about Korea: the food, the scenery, the language, the people, the music, the alcohol... I find myself wanting to keep going back and exploring the country more, and I have even taken it upon myself to try and learn hangul.

There is always something new.

It doesn't matter what kind of genre you are in the mood for, Koreans will have something for you to watch. Love zombies? Watch 'Kingdom'. Looking for something more action packed? Check out 'Healer' or 'Vagabond'. They also have period pieces, fantasy shows, and sci-fi shows. Just take your pick. The best part is that they constantly release new shows, so you'll always have something new to look forward to watching as time goes by.

They make me want to fall in love again.

AWEWWWWW. Hahaha. But it's true. I don't remember the last time I was in love... like REALLY in love. But watching K-dramas kinda makes me want to believe in love again. I won't expound na coz I'm shy. :p

They make my mind and heart happy.

The most important reason of all is that K-dramas have done wonders for my mental health. When I'm having a bad day, watching an episode instantly perks up my mood. Losing myself in a good K-drama for hours on end without thinking of anything else somehow makes everything else better and while I cannot promise the same results for everyone else, I do encourage you to at least give it a try.

Are you a K-drama fanatic, as well, or are you like past-Anj who hates the thought of it? :p

WATCH: The Trailer of Lee Min-ho's Upcoming KDrama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' is Finally Here!

After three whole years of not seeing one of our OG oppas, Lee Min-ho is finally making a comeback on Netflix with 'The King: Eternal Monarch'.

The last time I saw Min-ho was in the epic 'The Legend of the Blue Sea' alongside Jun Ji-hyun, and I absolutely can't wait to see him as King Lee Gon, who flits between one universe to the next. Watch the trailer here:

As short as the trailer may be, I gotta admit that the sight of Min-ho alone was enough to make me kilig to no end. I HAVE MISSED HIM (and his kissable lips) SO MUCH!!!

Anyway, 'The King: Eternal Monarch' is a romantic fantasy drama that seeks to take the genre to a whole new level. The series revolves around the relationships of people from two parallel universes - definitely something up my alley. I absolutely love fantasy dramas, don't you?

In the series, Min-ho as King Lee Gon seeks to seal the gateway between dimensions, while Jung Tae-eul, a police inspector, simply wants to protect other’s lives and their loves.

And oh, did you know that you can get a cheaper Netflix plan if you only watch your shows on mobile and don't share your account with anyone? It only costs Php149 a month! Download the Netflix app or visit their website here for more details. :)

8 Korean Shows Coming to Netflix Soon

‘Crash Landing on You’ recently made waves on Netflix with everybody falling in love with the romance between Captain Ri and Yoon Se-ri. This year, more K-stories have made it onto the streaming app, including the zombie series ‘Kingdom'. (Read my review on 'Kingdom' here.)

From reality to crime and sci-fi to romance and dramas, here are more Korean shows you can look forward to watching on Netflix this year.

Rugal (March 28, 2020)

Starring: Choi Jin-hyuk and Park Sung-woong

Kang Gi-beom, once a promising police detective in the violent crimes unit, is suspected of murdering his own wife. His eyes are slashed with a razor after he witnesses her murder at the hands of the terrorist group ARGOS. Just when he thinks he has lost everything, he is approached by Choi Geun-cheol, the chief executive director of Rugal, a special organization dedicated to the sole purpose of eradicating ARGOS.

Choi requests that Gi-beom receives an artificial eye transplant and joins Rugal. After miraculously surviving the risky transplant operation, Gi-beom is born again as a human weapon. He begins to take revenge on ARGOS for everything they have done to him.

Time to Hunt (April 10, 2020)

Starring: Lee Je-hoon, Ahn Jae-hong, Choi Woo-shik, Park Jeong-min, Park Hae-soo

In a hopeless dystopian city, Jun-seok is released from prison and plans his next step in life in order to start anew with his friends Jang-ho, Ki-hoon and Sang-soo. However, their excitement for the plan is short-lived as an unknown man chases after them. Can these best friends get away from the hunt?

Extracurricular (April 29, 2020)

Starring: Kim Dong-hee, Jung Da-bin, Park Joo-hyun

Extracurricular is a story of high school students who have chosen a life of crime and extreme risk to earn money. Oh Jisoo ends up committing a serious crime because of his desire to pay for his college tuition on his own, whatever the means. Seo Minhee gets caught up in Jisoo’s crime, while Jisoo’s schoolmate Bae Gyuri also becomes involved in the same crime. Their bad choices come with irreversible consequences. There is no turning back. A life of crime and violence awaits them.

The King: Eternal Monarch (April 17, 2020)

Starring: Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Kyung-nam, Jung Eun-chae

The King: Eternal Monarch is a romantic fantasy drama that takes the genre to a whole new level. The series revolves around the relationships of people from two parallel universes. King Lee Gon seeks to seal the gateway between dimensions, while Jung Tae-eul, a police inspector, simply wants to protect other’s lives and their loves.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay (June 2020)

Starring: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-ji

It's Okay to Not Be Okay is about an unusual romance between two people who end up healing each other’s emotional and psychological wounds. Moon Gang-tae is a caretaker working at a psychiatric ward who does not even bother to believe in love. He seems to be carrying all the weight and pain in life, and devotes himself only to looking after his disabled older brother. Go Moon-young is a children’s book writer who is clueless about love. She is popular among all age groups, yet very antisocial and indifferent to others.

Twogether (TBA)

Starring: Lee Seung-ggi, Jasper Liu

Two top celebrities from Seoul and Taipei go on a trip to several cities in Asia to meet their fans and become friends.

The School Nurse Files (TBA)

Starring: Jung Yu-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk

A newly appointed high school nurse discovers secrets and mysteries with her supernatural abilities for chasing ghosts.

Sweet Home (TBA)

Starring: Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young

Hyun-soo, a reclusive high school student, moves into an old apartment complex called Green Home after the tragic death of his entire family. Feeling unable to make a living on his own, he realizes the residents at Green Home residents, including himself, are trapped and surrounded by monsters in various forms of distorted human desires, which are about to sweep away mankind.

Which one of these K-stories are you excited to watch? :)

If you're in love, Love Alarm will ring.

Nakakaloka this new Korean drama series that's coming to Netflix this August 22!!!

The premise is pretty simple... If you're in love, Love Alarm will ring. If you're in love, you cannot hide your feelings.

Let's take a moment to pause and reflect on that. What if this app existed in real life? Would you download it? Would you die of embarrassment? How would that work exactly? And it's not just love ha. The alarm will also go off if you're just crushing on someone!!! What if everyone is using it? Would you give in to the peer pressure? I. Can't. Even. Begin. To. Imagineeeee. I would probably just keep beeping non-stop.

That's where smart girl Jojo in the series comes in. While everyone is talking about and using the app to test their love and popularity (high school-me probably would have downloaded it now that I've typed that), Jojo is one of the few exceptions as life itself is an uphill battle for her.

However, Jojo soon faces a love triangle between Sun-oh, whom she is fond of, and Hye-young, who has a huge crush on her.

Watch the trailer here:

Love Alarm is based on a popular Korean webtoon of the same title by Chon Kye-young, whose other works like Unplugged Boy and Audition have a strong following in Korea.

Looking for more K-Dramas to watch? Check out these 6 original titles on Netflix you're sure to love!

6 Original Titles on Netflix K-Drama Fans Will Love

I never really understood the fascination with K-Dramas... until someone literally forced me to watch 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo'. That's when I fell down the rabbit hole and became so obsessed, I never looked back. :p

Netflix has been a great help at satiating my thirst for K-Dramas and they have continued to grow their K-Drama library this 2019 with original titles that you can only find on their streaming service (provided you aren't a pirate, that is). Here are some of the original titles that have come out and are coming out this 2019 that you definitely shouldn't miss!

6 Original Titles on Netflix K-Drama Fans Will Love

Svaha: The Sixth Finger

Svaha is a mystery thriller starring Lee Jung-jae and Park Jung-min that revolves around Pastor Park, who is hired to expose a religious cult. He learns of a young girl's murder and starts to connect the dots. An obsession of another young girl by a religious fanatic also builds a mystery that confuses Pastor Park.

Watch the trailer here:

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff is a drama series starring Lee Jung-jae and Shin Min-ah about the world of political aides who are normally outside the spotlight, portraying them as the real players in politics.

Designated Survivor: 60 Days

Designated Survivor: 60 Days is a Korean adaptation of the American TV series Designated Survivor. It stars Ji Jin-hee, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Heo Joon-ho. The story revolves around a politician who becomes President because everyone in the Cabinet ahead of him dies in an explosion at the National Assembly. During his stint as President, he tries to uncover the truth behind the explosion.

Watch the trailer here:

My First First Love Season 2

My First First Love Season 2 is here, continuing to portray how the five characters grow as young adults. Of course, all five main characters - Jisoo, Jung Chae-yeon, Jinyoung, Kang Tae-oh, and Choi Ri - all return for the second season.

Love Alarm Season 1 (August 22)

Love Alarm Season 1 is finally showing next week, and you'll love the premise of it, I'm sure! Based on a popular Korean webtoon of the same name, Love Alarm features an app that sends out an 'alarm' when someone who has romantic feelings for you is within a 10-meter radius. Can you imagine how that would work in real life? :p

Watch the trailer here:

Vagabond (September 2019)

Vagabond is an action spy drama series starring Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy. The story revolves around stuntman Cha Dal-geon, who gets involved in a plane crash and ends up discovering a national corruption scandal in the process.

Watch the trailer here:

Kim Minyoung, Director of Content in Korea for Netflix, shares that Netflix started adding Korean titles three years ago and they've seen how this has attracted new audiences who are discovering the Netflix viewing experience for their K-Drama viewing.

There's no time like now for K-Drama addicts like me to refresh their Netflix watch-list with this host of new Korean original titles.

What are some of your favorite K-Dramas? Give me a list to watch, please!