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Dark and dystopian are this season’s hottest Kdrama trends
Although rom-coms have historically dominated the Kdrama market, the romance genre has never actually been the only one available. There is something for everyone, from historical dramas to thrillers. However, there has been an unmistakable shift since the emergence of streaming culture, which is perhaps connected to the pandemic: the rise of South Korean shows with darker themes. People around the world may have been searching for an escape from the pandemic, but they were also likely tired of the unrelatable happiness of traditional love stories, which is why dystopian programmes found a huge audience. Additionally, the enormous global appeal of programmes like Squid Game and Sweet Home gave rise to another feature that was previously unusual for Kdramas: the idea of seasons.
Several popular gloomy and dystopian series have only recently announced fresh seasons to enthusiastic public reception. Fans of Kdramas who are looking for an escape fuelled by adrenaline have a lot to look forward to.
The second season of Squid Game, the dystopian Kdrama genre’s largest global success story, has been approved. The fatal competition on the world-record-breaking show features a cash award for the final survivor. The Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) and Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), as well as maybe Gong Yoo, will return for season 2, while new characters include the killer doll’s “lover.”
However, there will probably be a long wait since season 2 might debut as early as late 2023, according to writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk in an interview with Vanity Fair.
This popular programme has been renewed for not just one, but two more seasons! This action-packed programme is set in a world where people occasionally personify their own evil by turning into monsters. Along with actors Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, and Lee Do-hyun, Song Kang will make a comeback to host the post-apocalyptic show. Actor in It’s Okay To Not Be Okay Oh Jung-se will be one of the brand-new cast members. The upcoming seasons will likely follow the survivors as they flee the monster-infested structure and the military’s preparations for the infected, as anticipated by viewers.
Hellbound is a dark fantasy (or horror, depending on who you ask) drama starring actor Yoo Ah-in. It takes place in a universe where demons summon sinners to hell in advance. The first season, which starred Park Jeong-min and Kim Hyun-joo in crucial roles, was brief yet dramatic and compelling. The cliffhanger from the final episode will probably be addressed in the upcoming season. The online series, which is directed by Train To Busan, is anticipated to receive a new season as well, according to Yonhap. Cast or a timeline have not yet been revealed.
This one is for zombie enthusiasts! In the movie All Of Us Are Dead, high schoolers are stranded and must struggle to survive amid a zombie apocalypse. To the pleasure of viewers, a new season of the show was announced last month, so the nightmare is far from finished. The actors Yoon Chan-young and Park Ji-hu are anticipated to reprise their roles in the forthcoming season.
This web series was maybe the first dystopian Korean drama to gain international notoriety. It is a terrific blend of zombie horror and a political time-travel thriller set in the 16th century. Major celebrities like Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Bae Doo-na starred in the series.
The highly regarded programme received a second season renewal along with a special side-sequel episode starring Jun Ji-hyun called Ashin of the North. According to the show’s creator Kim Eun-hee, there are enough concepts for more than three seasons. Expectations are high for a new season because South Korean content dominates the OTT space. According to rumours, the delay may have been caused by the busy performers’ schedules. Another spin-off, named Kingdom: The Crown Prince, was apparently in the works.
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Review of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1: A solid, albeit sluggish, comeback with more discussion and less action
There are high hopes for House of the Dragon’s nearly two-year return. The first season of the prequel series to Game of Thrones raised the bar by placing viewers squarely in the thick of action and including rich character development spanning about 20 years in the Dance of the Dragons. The second season picks up just after the horrific events of the first, in which Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon killed Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (Emma D’Arcy) youngest son, Lucerys (Elliot Mitchell). Now, intent or lack thereof is irrelevant. There’s been bloodshed, and the fallout will be far bloodier.
Fans of Game of Thrones may be reminded of the strategic war table scenes in which the protagonists scheme and plot in poorly lit interiors and consult council to choose the best course of action in the first episode of the second season, “A Son for a Son.” This time around, viewers should anticipate a more engaging comeback if the first episode is any guide. To be honest, it’s a pleasant diversion from the previous season’s unrelenting presentation of the developing conflict between the Blacks and the Greens. This season seems to be taking a much more methodical approach, focusing primarily on the internal conflicts. Peace is undoubtedly unattainable, but in the pursuit for revenge, what also meets the eye is the reclamation of power, and the expression of grief.
Emma D’Arcy is fierce from the moment they first appear, adding a hint of melancholy and sorrow to the cunning world of things. However, Daemon (Matt Smith) is not to be trusted because he has his own ideas about who will succeed him. He doesn’t understand why pursuing retribution must wait when it may be completed right away. He reasons, “The mother grieves as the queen shirks her duties.” Additionally, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter Helaena (Phia Saban) need to go beyond being remorseful spectators. By the end of this grim tale, we realise exactly why Helaena says she is afraid of rats.
The first episode immerses viewers in the discussions and betrayals that take place in the council chambers and chambers. It takes a confident and poised stride towards intensifying hostilities. While some viewers may be taken aback by showrunner Ryan Condal’s approach, which emphasises character-driven intrigue over grand schemes and spectacular action scenes in the beginning of the season, the show delves deeply into themes of war, betrayal, and legacy. We do get a deeper look at the hopelessness and inner demons of these men who pleasure in killing and retaliation, which makes the first episode promising even though it is a little too inconsistent and constrained for its own benefit. Even now, the first episode is personal and moving, laying the necessary groundwork for the battles that will inevitably follow as the season develops.
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