J-Drama ‘Yakuza Lover’ is the most entertaining cringe fest of 2022

J-Drama ‘Yakuza Lover’ is the most entertaining cringe fest of 2022

ByHaley Hylia

Even when you first read the title of the show, J-drama Yakuza Lover (also known by its original Japanese name 恋と弾丸 Koi to Dangan /Romance and Bullets) might sound suspiciously low budget. Or maybe like an old forgotten porno. Both comparisons are strangely somewhat accurate. But only by watching the first episode will you truly…

Crime K-drama ‘Shadow Detective’ soars high, but stops just short of whodunnit greatness

Crime K-drama ‘Shadow Detective’ soars high, but stops just short of whodunnit greatness

ByHaley Hylia

Crime – whether it’s committing it, solving it, or doing both all at once – has been a favourite subject for Korean TV/cinema productions in recent years and a quick skim at the synopses of many of the K-dramas released in 2022 will confirm the notion that Koreans and audiences abroad still crave a good…