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'Happiness' entails a story of survival as the public face anew rabid virus that turns people into blood thirsty monsters in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The drama is Park Hyun-sik's return to acting after the military.
'Jirisan's' main title track by BTS's Jin was released worldwide on music streaming platforms shortly after episode 6 of the K-drama. Jin's "Yours" takes over iTunes ranking in at No.1.
'Chucky' episode 4 continues Charles Lee Rays backstory before he becomes the infamous serial killer doll. The TV series follows Lee Ray after the flashback events in episode 3 to his teenage years.
South Korean authorities managed to find the culprit to the heinous murders thanks to a brothel owner. 'The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea' details how authorities arrested Yoo Young-chul after his escape.
Yoo Young-Chul admitted to murdering 20 people in the early 2000s and given a death sentence. In South Korea, Yoo is not the only killer waiting for his execution as the country has moratorium of the death penalty.
Due to Korean law, Yoo Young-chul's full face was concealed during the investigation and imprisonment. 'The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea' also never shows the only two photos of Yoo during his youth.
'Dr. Brain' is Apple TV+'s first Korean language drama starring Lee Sun-kyung as Koh Se-won. Lee is joined by well recognized K-drama actors Seo Ji-hye and Lee Yoo-young.
Actor Lee Sun-kyun plays the leading role as gifted scientist Koh Sewon in Apple TV+'s 'Dr. Brain.' When Sewon finds the answer to tapping into the memories of the dead, he uses his technology to find clues.
'Dr. Brain' episode 1 is off to a good start as it introduces the complexity of its lead character Koh Sewon an his research. The K-drama delves deep into a thrilling mystery using colorful cinematography.
Claudia Kim became well recognized for her role as Helen Cho in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.' She now stars alongside 'Squid Game' actor Park Hae-soo in 'Chimera.'
The final of 'Yumi's Cells' left fans in heartbreak but curious to see where a season 2 of the K-drama will continue. Kim Yu-mi (Kim Go-eun) has a long way to go finding new or old love and rediscovering who she is.
Han Mi-nyeo (Kim Joo-ryoung) proves to be cold and manipulative in 'Squid Game' as she tries to gain the favor of the strongest male player. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk explains Mi-nyeo believes her love for Player 101 is genuine and her way of protecting herself.
'Chucky' actor Zackary Arthur thinks Chucky has a more developed storyline compared to the original franchise. The young actor explains the series fleshes out each main characters' stories to sympathize with them.
Charles Lee Ray's story of how he became Chucky was introduced in 1988 with 'Child's Play.' In Don Mancini's new 'Chucky' series, the killer was evil since childhood.
The cast of Netflix's 'Inspector Koo' is led by strong female actors like Lee Young-ae in the role of Koo Kyung-yi. She is joined by 'Kingdom' actor Kim Hye-jun and 'Hospital Playlist' actors Kwak Sun-young and Kim Hae-sook.
Netflix's new K-drama 'Inspector Koo' is a welcome change from other well-known crime mysteries. The K-drama uses video-game inspired editing and comedy as an untidy insurance investigator uncovers a female killer.
Lee Young-ae plays the role of insurance investigator Koo Kyung-yi in Netflix's 'Inspector Koo.' While investigating an insurance case, Koo's past comes back to haunt her as a new female killer stages murders as accidents.
Yu-mi (Kimg Go-eun) and Woong (Ahn Bo-hyun) exemplify the hard and blissful moments of a relationship in 'Yumi's Cells.' But the final outcome of the K-drama was not what fans expected from a romance story.
Don Mancini's 'Chucky' series has a first for the franchise, as Jake Wheeler identifies as part of the L.G.B.T.Q. community. Mancini explains Jake's story in the series is a reflection of his own past.
K-drama fans will have a long list of binge-worthy K-dramas for November like 'Secret Royal Inspector & Joy' starring Taecyeon and Kim Hye-Jin-yoon. That is not all as iQiyi will debut 'Let Me Be Your Knight.'