Edaily’s Culture Department reporters introduce major movies, performances, and TV dramas to readers through candid reviews and star ratings. <Editor’s Note>
A scene from the drama “Donggung” (Photo: Netflix) ◇Drama “Donggung” ★★★☆ It portrays the sentiment of “han” (a Korean concept of deep-seated sorrow) layered over the beauty of Korea with overwhelming visual splendor. The cuteness of the mischievous character is a bonus. (Reporter Choi Hee-jae) ★★★☆ It’s not just a simple ghost story—it’s an immersive narrative that weaves in palace intrigue. The charisma of the veteran actors really shines. (Reporter Son Eui-yeon) ★★★★ The birth of a Joseon-era *Constantine*. You’ll be captivated by Nam Joo-hyuk’s divine performance and enchanted by the ghostly cuteness of the “black-haired ghost.” (ReporterYUN GI BACK )
A scene from the movie “Minions & Monsters” (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures) ◇The movie “Minions & Monsters” ★★★★ No need for plausibility. It’s all about the cuteness! (ReporterYUN GI BACK ) A scene from the opera “Turandot” (Photo courtesy of the Seoul Arts Center)
◇The opera “Turandot” ★★★★☆ A round of applause for Jung Sun-young’s bold direction, which reinterprets Puccini’s work through a fresh lens of “peace” and “coexistence”! The use of monochromatic costumes and sets—stripped of Chinese elements—also broadens the production’s universal appeal. (Reporter Yoon Jong-sung)
A scene from the play “Oedipus” (Photo courtesy of Soo Company) ◇Play “Oedipus” ★★★☆ Even though it’s a familiar story, the actors’ passionate performances convey a sense of anguish and heart-wrenching despair. Some of Oedipus’s lines, in particular, pierce the heart with sharp intensity. (Reporter Son Ui-yeon)
※Rating=★★★★★ (out of 5, ☆ represents half a star; the more stars, the more highly recommended)
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