Edaily’s Culture Department reporters introduce major movies, performances, and TV dramas to readers through candid reviews and star ratings. <Editor’s Note>

◇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 )

◇The movie “Minions & Monsters”
★★★★ No need for plausibility. It’s all about the cuteness! (ReporterYUN GI BACK )

◇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)

◇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)