My Daughter, Geum Sa-wolMy Daughter, Geum Sa-wol (Korean: 내 딸, 금사월) is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Baek Jin-hee, Park Se-young, Jeon In-hwa, Yoon Hyun-min, and Do Sang-woo. It aired on MBC on Saturdays and Sundays 21:45 for 51 episodes from September 5, 2015 until February 28, 2016. Although the drama enjoyed high viewership ratings, with the finale earning national viewership of 33.6%, critics described the drama as "absurdly unrealistic".
Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)Jeon Woo-chi (Korean: 전우치) is a 2012 South Korean fantasy period television series, starring Cha Tae-hyun as the titular Taoist wizard who becomes an unlikely hero to the people of Joseon. It is based on the same folktale as the 2009 movie of the same name, but has a different story.
Pots of GoldPots of Gold (Korean: 금 나와라, 뚝딱!; RR: Geum nawara, ttukttak!; lit. 'I Summon You, Gold!; Gold, Appear!') is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye, Yeon Jung-hoon, Lee Tae-sung, Lee Soo-kyung, Baek Jin-hee, Park Seo-joon and Kim Hyung-jun. It aired on MBC from April 6 to September 22, 2013, on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 50 episodes.
Foxy FestivalFoxy Festival (Korean: 페스티발) is a 2010 South Korean film with an all-star ensemble cast. It is a character-driven comedy of manners about the discreet sexual lives of a group of interconnected people in an upper-middle class district of Seoul.
Empress Ki (TV series)Empress Ki (Korean: 기황후; Hanja: 奇皇后; RR: Gi Hwanghu) is a 2013–2014 South Korean historical drama television series starring Ha Ji-won as the titular Empress Ki. The 51-episode series aired on MBC TV from October 28, 2013, to April 29, 2014, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST). A domestic and overseas hit, the series received the Golden Bird Prize for Serial Drama at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards.BandhobiBandhobi (Korean: 반두비; RR: Bandubi Bengali: বান্ধবী) is a 2009 South Korean independent film directed by Shin Dong-il, about a frustrated and rebellious high school student who ends up becoming a friend of a migrant worker from Bangladesh who is desperate to receive his unpaid wages back. The title means "female buddy" in Bengali. Lead actor Mahbub Alam is a longtime resident of South Korea who entered the country as a migrant worker.
DanashriDanashiri (Mongolian: Данашир, Chinese: 答納失里; 1320–1335) was an ethnic Kipchak empress consort of China's Yuan dynasty, married to Toghon Temür (Emperor Huizong). She was the daughter of El Temür, the prime minister during the initial years of her husband's reign. She came to be in conflict with the emperor for his infatuation with his concubine, Lady Ki, whom she often ordered to be beaten.
SitcomA sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes.
Independent filmAn independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies). Independent films are typically distinguishable by their content and style, and how the filmmakers' artistic vision is realized.
The Real Has Come!The Real Has Come! (Korean: 진짜가 나타났다!) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Baek Jin-hee, Ahn Jae-hyun, Cha Joo-young, and Jung Eui-jae. It premiered on KBS2 on March 25, 2023, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 19:55 (KST) for 50 episodes. It is available for streaming on Kocowa, Viki and Viu in selected regions. The series ended on September 10, 2023, with 22.9% viewership ratings for its finale episode.
Migrant workerA migrant worker is a person who migrates within a home country or outside it to pursue work. Migrant workers usually do not have an intention to stay permanently in the country or region in which they work. Migrant workers who work outside their home nation are also known as foreign workers. They may also be called expatriates or guest workers, especially when they have been sent for or invited to work in the host country before leaving the home country.
Korean languageLanguage spoken in KoreaKorean is a Koreanic language native to Korea, which makes up the majority of the language's 81 million speakers. It is the official language of both North Korea and South Korea. In the south, the language is known as Hangugeo (South Korean: 한국어), and in the north, it is known as Chosŏnŏ (North Korean: 조선어). Since the turn of the 21st century, Korean popular culture has spread around the world through globalization and cultural exports.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.