Korean Drama Update for January 2023

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Kay

January 31, 2023

The Fabulous Korean Drama - Minho and Chae Soo Bin

It was one drama for the month of January. I started off the year with fashion centered drama The Fabulous. It was pretty so-so though. Here’s how it went:

The Fabulous

The Fabulous was just an okay watch for me. We get a story within the backdrop of the fashion world involving designers, agents, models, and photographers. While I quite liked the setting, the story itself felt pretty slow and boring. I also didn’t really like any of the characters.

The drama does explore many different careers and struggles in the fashion industry. It has multiple romances and a supportive group of friends. It can definitely serve as an easy filler drama. For the most part, I was disappointed though and ended up feeling very meh towards the drama. (The Fabulous Review)

So how was January for you?

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15 responses to “Korean Drama Update for January 2023”

seankfletcher

January 31, 2023

I completed a number of CDramas in January: Hi Venus and Flight to You. In terms of Kdramas, I’m enjoying Strangers Again, Payback: Money and Power and Trolley. I completed the movie Jung_E

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1. Kay
  
  February 2, 2023
  
  I hope you enjoyed the cdramas 🙂 You have a nice list of kdramas going that I hope are great for you too.
  
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  1. seankfletcher
    
    February 4, 2023
    
    Thank you, Kay 😊
    
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Snow Flower

January 31, 2023

Drama update for January 2022
3 dramas finished:

Alchemy of Souls Part 2: One of my 2022/23 favorites! Interesting world building, memorable characters, and engaging story. There are occasional plot holes, but who cares?
First Love (Japan): an excellent drama with classic vibes. Loved every minute.
Because This Is My First Life (rewatch): Thoughtful and heartfelt, one of my favorites.

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1. Kay
  
  February 2, 2023
  
  Yay that you loved Alchemy of Souls 2! I’m watching that right now and am loving it 🙂
  
  It’s great that you also enjoyed First Love and your re-watch of Because This is My First Life.
  
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D

January 31, 2023

Hi Kay – I have not seen The Fabulous and it does not look so great from your review. Not sure if I will watch it now even though I like the lead actress. I watched Alchemy of Souls this month (both S1 & S2). I liked it a lot. I’m glad I followed your recommendation and a few other recommendations on this site. It really was very enjoyable even with the actress change. I am currently watching Love All Play, The Forbidden Marriage, Young Lady and Gentleman and The Good Detective S2 all at once – :D. Not sure which one I will finish first.

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1. Kay
  
  February 2, 2023
  
  It really was not a great drama for me. Not terrible, but just not really that enjoyable. And I too really like Chae Soo Bin, so that was disappointing. You never know though, you might like it. I’m pretty sure you would know within a couple of eps with this one.
  
  I’m so glad you were able to watch all of Alchemy of Souls and ended up enjoying it 🙂 It’s great you could watch it all in one go. I’m watching part 2 right now and am loving it. Such a wonderful drama!
  
  Good luck with your current watch list 🙂
  
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Timescout

February 1, 2023

Didn’t finish anything in Jan, except for bunch of Chinese donghuas. 😆 Now that Missing S2 is done, I can finally watch the last couple of episodes.

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1. Kay
  
  February 2, 2023
  
  I take it Missing 2 has gone pretty well? Hopefully, a good follow up season for you 🙂
  
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Kate

February 7, 2023

Finished Alchemy of Souls part 2 (LOVED) and Fanletter, Please (Meh).
Dropped The Fabulous after 1 episode. I really wanted to like that one because of the leads but like you, couldn’t find much to enjoy – glad I dropped early.

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1. Kay
  
  February 8, 2023
  
  Yep, such a disappointment about The Fabulous. So much potential that just didn’t play out. But at least you had Alchemy of Souls to make up for it! I’m so happy you loved it. I’m right in the middle of it and loving it too! 😍
  
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sovietredstar

January 13, 2024

I have started watching The Matchmakers. It is set in the Joseon era and so far it’s pretty good.

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1. Kay
  
  January 13, 2024
  
  I’ve heard really good things about The Matchmakers. It’s on my short list. Definitely let me know what you think about it 🙂
  
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  1. sovietredstar
    
    January 17, 2024
    
    Just finished watching it. Overall very good. Since it’s about a matchmaker couple there’s lots of couples and romance. The romance of the main couple is excellent with some very touching scenes. For the first half it’s a light drama with humor but in the second half it becomes more serious and intense. The ending was a bit disappointing. But what I want to see happen in a Kdrama ending is almost never what scriptwriters routinely write for endings.
    
    Rating 8/10
    
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    1. Kay
      
      January 17, 2024
      
      This definitely sounds like my kind of historical drama. I love when they start out lighter to ease you in and then get more serious as the stakes get higher. Yeah, endings are always iffy. Sounds like a good one for me though 🙂
      
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