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Korean language and culture series: Uncles, uncles, uncles!

uncles

Since we discussed about the many different Korean terms for “aunt,” it’s only appropriate that we give an equal treatment to its counterpart, “uncle.”

Korean language and culture series: Aunty, are you there?

While burning some subtitles and Korean dramas for a non-Korean speaking friend, Bella noticed that the subtlety was completely lost with a rather simple reference of the relationship between two characters. Especially since her ever keen friend picked up on and promptly asked if there was a difference between “gomo” and “emo,” recognizing that she hears …

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Blue’s drama report (Jan-Apr 2011)

I know that every other K-drama bloggers and viewers have been trying to wrap their head around all the new dramas premiering this summer (some of them just this very week). Casting news, name changes, release of promo posters and trailers… endless slew of information coming at us. For a change, I wanted to take …

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Looking ahead to the 2011 drama lineup – Part 1

The 2011 drama lineup for at least up until March of next year is pretty solidly established. The full list and my thoughts below.