Tanu I. Raj
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‘Under The Queen’s Umbrella’ review: Kim Hye-soo carries this cutthroat palace drama
A queen tries to keep her sons alive and in power in this gripping Joseon-era court drama

Dreamcatcher – ‘Apocalypse: Follow Us’ review: girl group’s cohesive new record returns to an urgent rock sound
Despite its flaws, this mini-album stands as testimony to Dreamcatcher’s self-awareness and growth

‘Bad Prosecutor’ review: EXO’s D.O. seeks justice in this pacey if predictable K-drama
‘Bad Prosecutor’ struggles with overused tropes and convenient narratives, but it still manages to make you root for the little guy

‘The Golden Spoon’ review: Haves and have-nots swap places in this intriguing K-drama
Yook Sung-jae leads a K-drama that balances fantasy with realism to tell a story of desperation and ambition

BLACKPINK – ‘Born Pink’ review: K-pop titans consolidate their identity
Moments of uncharacteristic, endearing vulnerability peer through the classic BLACKPINK bombast on their second album

‘Little Women’ review: a gripping tale of family, struggle, and personal growth
Excellent writing and captivating performances distinguish this Korean adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel

‘Blind’ review: A sluggish and predictable crime K-drama
‘Vincenzo’ and 2PM star Taecyeon does his best despite arduous pacing, uninteresting twists and uninspired characters

‘Narco-Saints’ review: strong performances can’t save this predictable crime drama
Netflix’s new Korean thriller about a drug lord masquerading as a pastor doesn’t deliver the intensity it promises

Jackson Wang – ‘Magic Man’ review: a glorious manifestation of growth
On his second solo album, Jackson Wang takes advantage of a mysterious persona to embrace his artistic potential

Key – ‘Gasoline’ review: the SHINee member comes into his own as an artist on his second solo album
Key shows range and vulnerability on the follow-up to his statement-making debut, ‘Bad Love’

TWICE – ‘Between 1&2’ review: A self-assured showcase of how far the K-pop group have come
The best-selling girl group offer diverse moods and confident lyricism on their 11th mini-album

Mark Tuan – ‘The Other Side’ review: vulnerable but homogenous solo debut from the GOT7 member
Tuan shows uncharacteristic vulnerability on his debut album, but it’s a bit of a slog