The Scarecrow: Find Out Who Might Be The Real Culprit As of Episode 6

There’s been a lot of speculation in the K-drama world right now about who the real killer is in the ongoing series The Scarecrow, starring Park Hae Soo and Lee Hee Jun. Because of that, I tried researching the Hwaseong case, which is believed to be the real-life inspiration for the drama’s Kangseong case.

In the Hwaseong case, it took investigators 33 years (three decades) to identify the real killer. The police initially accused several suspects and eventually imprisoned the wrong person, someone who has disability. The wrongly accused man’s last name was Yoon, but his full name was withheld to protect his privacy. The real killer, Lee Chun Jae, later confessed while serving a life sentence after raping and murdering his sister-in-law. One major mistake in the investigation was the belief that the killer had blood type B, when in fact, he had blood type O, one of the key reasons the case remained unsolved for so long.

IU and Byeon Woo-seok Make Viewers’ Hearts Flutter with Their Sweet Moments in “Perfect Crown” Episode 8

Episode 8 of Perfect Crown had so many scenes that made my heart flutter. The early part genuinely made me emotional, Byeon Woo-seok’s acting was so good, especially when Prince I-an showed how terrified he was of losing another loved one, and the pure relief he felt when Hui-ju finally woke up.

But after that, the mood shifted, and the scenes of Hui-ju and Prince I-an getting closer completely sent me. Their chemistry is getting stronger every episode, and that lighthearted kiss? Ahhhh!

I swear, the butterflies they’re giving me are unreal. Hahaha! 

Go Youn Jung and Koo Kyo Hwan Find Comfort in Each Other Amid Life’s Chaos in “We Are All Trying Here” Episodes 3–4

Byeon Eun-A turns out to be the daughter of a famous actress, O Jeung-hui, the actress who brought Mr. Choi’s film to life and earned him millions in ticket sales. However, while waiting to achieve the 10 million ticket sales milestone, a comment on the actress’s social media about her abandoned daughter shook their world.

Mr. Choi, the producer of the film and CEO of Choi Films, ordered the actress’s agency to find the daughter she had abandoned long ago in order to make a statement supporting the actress. Yes, they planned to make her lie. Little did Mr. Choi know, the daughter they were looking for is already within his reach.

We Are All Trying Here | Quick Review and Recap

From the writer behind the masterpiece dramas My Mister and My Liberation Notes, Park Hae Young returns with We Are All Trying Here, starring Go Youn Jung, Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se, Park Hae Joon, and more.

The drama follows people whose lives are weighed down by envy and jealousy as they search for peace and healing.

It centers on The Eight Club, a group of friends who formed their bond as students and promised to rely on one another. As adults, they all became respected directors and producers in their fields...except for one member, Hwang Dong Man, who was left behind.

Hwang Dong Man is seen as a pathetic loser by his friends. In their circle, he is the only one who still hasn’t debuted as a director. At 40 years old, he works as a teacher, but he’s losing students every day because they don’t believe in what he’s teaching. He’s overly passionate, yet his own life doesn’t reflect his words. To make ends meet, he also takes on part-time jobs, but it’s still clearly not enough.

His brother wants him to quit chasing his dream and work in construction instead, so he can have a stable income. After all, it’s been 20 years and nothing has happened. But Dong Man is stubborn and refuses to give up, continuing to work on his screenplay day and night.

"If I can't prove myself by succeeding, I'll prove myself by falling apart."

This was the phrase he was screaming at the top of his lungs when he went home frustrated. 

Perfect Crown First Impression | Episode 1 and 2 Recap and Review

The highly anticipated drama starring IU and Byeon Woo Seok premiered on April 10, and almost every K-drama fan page has been posting updates about the first two episodes. The hype is definitely real.

Episodes 1 and 2 pulled in 7.8% and 9.5% nationwide ratings, which is already a huge jump compared to the drama that previously aired in the same time slot, In Your Radiant Season.

10 favorite K-dramas I watched in 2025

Here are my 10 favorite K-dramas I watched in 2025.
Please note that this list is purely based on my personal taste, and it’s in no particular order.

1. Buried Hearts
This drama made me fall in love with Park Hyung Sik. The story is incredibly intriguing, and the ending is haunting. Up until now, I can still feel the heaviness it left behind. It was a great show overall.

2. Study Group
I rarely enjoy high school dramas these days, but this one kept me hooked until the very end. I genuinely loved it.

2025 SBS Drama Awards Full List of Winners

Since it's the first day of year 2026, I am here making a comeback writing on this blog. Hurray! Anyway, I won't say anymore excuses as to why I haven't been posting here last year, I'll just try to become more committed in posting here like I used to back in the days I was very active. 

Okay, so for the first blog entry of the year, let me talk about the year end awards show winners. Here's the full list of winners of the 2025 SBS Drama Awards:

Grand Prize (Daesang):

Lee Je Hoon - Taxi Driver 3

Ms. Incognito Concludes with Record-Breaking 7.1% Nationwide Rating — ENA’s Highest-Rated Monday-Tuesday Drama of 2025

One of my confirmed favorite dramas this year is Ms. Incognito starring Jeon Yeo Been.

When it first came out, I didn’t watch it right away, in fact, I even doubted if it was worth watching. But when four episodes were already available, I decided to start, and wow… what an experience! From the very first episode, you’ll already be hooked and want to finish everything in one go. That’s how good it is. It's thrilling, exciting, and refreshingly unique.

In most recent K-dramas, the bodyguards are usually male, like in Red Swan or Tempest. But Ms. Incognito breaks that pattern because this time, the bodyguard is a woman named Yeong Ran, played brilliantly by Jeon Yeo Been.

Kang Dong Won and Jun Ji Hyun Teams Up in a Star-studded Action Series "Tempest"

Tempest marks the highly anticipated collaboration between Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won, a pairing that alone is enough to draw attention. And true to expectations, both leads, along with the rest of the cast, deliver strong performances that elevate the series. There’s no weak link in the acting department; everyone brings depth and intensity to their roles.

However, when it comes to the story, Tempest treads on familiar ground. Viewers who have seen Red Swan (starring Rain and Kim Ha Neul) will likely notice the similarities, a bodyguard protecting a woman trapped in a broken marriage, with romance eventually blossoming between them. The themes of love, betrayal, and protection echo almost beat for beat.

That said, Tempest still manages to distinguish itself by weaving in elements of political drama, espionage, and power struggles. These added layers give the series a broader scope and keep it engaging despite its predictable foundation.

In short, Tempest doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it delivers solid performances, striking visuals, and enough intrigue to keep viewers invested. It’s a must-watch for fans of the lead actors and anyone who enjoys a well-acted melodrama with touches of suspense.

Beyond the Bar | Recommended Kdrama

Beyond the Bar is over and I'm feeling empty again. Have you ever felt so attached to the characters and story that you can't focus on other new on-going series? You just can't help but think of what might happen if the drama has more episodes? It's this one for me. The last kdrama that made me feel this way was Park Hyung Sik's "Buried Hearts", which I am yet to make a review about here on the blog, that one was absolutely amazing. It's been months since that drama ended but I still think about it up to this time. When a drama really captures my attention from start to finish, I build that kind of connection towards the characters and the story of that series, so when the conclusion arrives and everything ending after 10, 12 or 16 episodes, I am completely left empty. And it's really hard to find nowadays a great Kdrama that captures my attention fully. Really. That's why letting go of a well written Kdrama is not that easy. 

Anyway, let's stop with the drama and get on with this review. Okay, so, Beyond the Bar is a legal drama that aired from August 2 to September 7 of 2025. It showcases the story of rookie lawyer Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chae Yeon) as she represents Yullim Law Firm through the cases that she works on through the help of her mentor and head of litigation department, Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk). As they work on new cases together, their relationship becomes closer and their backstory gets unveiled one by one. I honestly love that way of story telling when it comes to legal dramas. The cases and the story between characters flowed really in synched unlike some of the legal dramas that make these two flow differently. Both are effective, of course, but this kind of story telling from Beyond the Bar was a personal preference of mine.