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Hulu’s Light Shop is a far cry from Gangnam B-Side, and I’m overjoyed by the prospect. The dark mystery series takes a deep dive into the purgatory between life and death. In it, we’re often confused about who is human and who is a spirit because many humans are able to see and interact with the spirits. At the end of a terrifying alley is a light shop that is always open late at night. Its bright interior attracts anyone who passes through the alley to visit unprompted. In the first four episodes of the series, all released in one go, we meet a few characters who are afraid of this alleyway. By the end of the fourth episode, there is a major twist that leaves you shocked. Not only is this a big revelation going forward, but it also sheds new light, both figuratively and literally,...

I personally think the thriller genre is one of the hardest to deliver on. You’ve got to keep your audience at the edge of their seats while simultaneously keeping some suspense in what’s happening, creating a balance of excitement and a sort of dread for what’s coming next. A good thriller is able to balance these two things and give us something that concludes authentically, i.e., seems like a realistic outcome for the overwhelming odds the characters have faced since they started this troublesome journey. Turkish drama Asaf doesn’t find this balance, but it also doesn’t manage to deliver on either side of things because it’s too busy trying to be a melodrama. In all honesty, minus all the thriller stuff, Asaf may have been more interesting as a drama alone. This, of course, doesn’t mean there was a need to fully...

Disney+’s Gangnam B-Side banks on Ji Chang-Wook and Bibi’s popularity but fails to use it to its fullest potential. While Bibi’s character is long dead before the season finale and can only appear in flashback sequences, Ji Chang-Wook simply appears to do some blood-soaked action sequences and then disappears for most of the episodes. As a fan of the actor, I’m disappointed, because I can’t even say I watched the show just for him anymore. Last week I said the show was evocative of the “Burning Sun” incident in South Korea, but I think the show pivoted and became a bit more “apocalypse-y.” By this, I don’t mean there’s going to be zombies and earthquakes that’ll eradicate humans off of the face of the earth at some point, I just mean that for a moment it went into a “we’re doomed...

Watching episodes 5 and 6 of Gangnam B-Side made me realize that this show is strikingly reminiscent of the “Burning Sun” scandal. It was bound to happen sometime, and while there have been many shows on the same subject, this one feels directly inspired because of the involvement of an idol and a scandalous video. On the other hand, I wonder if the father-daughter trust bond is the new big trend of K-dramas because we just had Doubt, where the father didn’t trust his daughter and an entire series of unfortunate events followed. Now we can say the same thing about Detective Dong-Woo. The latest two episodes follow the idol’s suicide at the hospital, which definitely looks staged. Unfortunately, there’s very little of both Ji Chang-Woo and Bibi in this episode, and by the way things have panned out; we’re not going to get much of, or maybe any of Bibi moving forward.

K-drama Gangnam B-Side is only worth watching if you’re a fan of the actors on the show. The limited series doesn’t present any new ideas and gives us the same old “when rich people do drugs, you don’t know how far they can go” stories in the dullest way. The only reason I continue to watch the show is for Ji Chang-Woo and Bibi’s performances, which elevate the show. And also, I’d like to shout out Ha Yoon-Kyung as Prosecutor Min, the voice of reason on the show. In the first two episodes, we established that a celebrity named Noh Joon-Seo messed with Yoon Gil-Ho’s girl, which angered him. Trying to figure out what happened, Gil-Ho gets stuck in a loop between the corrupt police, a righteous cop, and a prosecutor who wants to create a better world. Episodes 3 and 4 have Gil-Ho, the prosecutor,...

Gangnam B-Side is a gritty Korean crime drama that shows the world of shadows, desperation, and moral ambiguity beneath the world’s most famous neighborhood in Seoul. The show takes Gangnam’s renowned nightlife as its setting and changes the area’s image from where rich and beautiful people hang out to where systemic corruption and human tragedy thrive.

Jo Woo-jin plays Kang Dong-woo, a detective with strong morals whose unshakable dedication to justice has repeatedly put him at odds with a deeply corrupt police system. After revealing widespread wrongdoing in his department, Dong-woo was sent to a rural posting. A series of strange disappearances of young club girls pulls him back into Gangnam’s criminal world.

He is joined in this complicated story by Ji Chang-wook’s character, Yoon Gil-ho, a dealer whose role as the woman he manages is torn between protecting and taking advantage of them. Strangely,...

Sometimes you really stop to wonder how a TV show with such incredible actors and a decent plot can end up being so drab. I know we’re only two episodes in and there’s a chance the show will get better with time, but in all honesty, I’m tired of these Gangnam-gangster drug-abuse plotlines that show us that criminals can be moral too. Yes, we know everything is circumstantial; move on and find something better to do, and you’re hearing all of this from a die-hard Ji Chang-Wook stan, so take everything I’m saying very seriously. But, having said that, because I’m such a big fan, I’m left hoping for something better to come after these first two formulaic episodes. Gangnam B-Side begins with the righteous Detective Dong-Woo proving that, despite being in a team full of corrupt cops, he’s the best of the crop,...

Busan has always been a popular South Korean district but became extra popular with the action, zombie, horror film “Train to Busan” (2016). Like Busan, Gangnam is also a popular location. Gangnam, means “South of the River,” and it is a vibrant district in Seoul, South Korea which gained international notoriety by way of the hit song “Gangnam Style”. Historically, it used to be mostly farmland. However, in the 1970s, it underwent rapid urban development and by the 1980s it had become one of the most affluent areas in Seoul. Below are 4 K-dramas that are set in Gangman, Seoul’s Trendiest District. ♦♦ Gangnam B-Side (2024) This Disney+ original K-drama series will debut exclusively on on November 6.* Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller Storyline: Kim Jae-Hee is a runaway who got a job working at a famous bar in Gangnam. For some reason, people keep disappearing and she knows the secret behind the suspicious disappearances.

Check out Disney+ Hotstar’s lineup for November! ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )

Come November, Disney+ Hotstar will leave you spoilt for choices regarding its varied lineups of exciting content. It is all set to spread the festive magic with its thrilling offerings. Let us look at what Disney+ Hotstar has in store for us in November.

Music by John Williams (November 1) (English)

His unforgettable scores have been an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams’s own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

Endurance (November 3) (English)

In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept his crew alive for over a year despite losing their ship in frigid pack ice. A century later,...

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some popular K-drama shows The Fiery Priest and also new original movies like Nutcrackers. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in November 2024.

Gangnam B-Side Season 1 (November 6)

Gangnam B-Side is an action mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Park Noo Ri from a screenplay by Jo Won Gyu. The Disney+ series is set in Gangnam, Seoul and it revolves around the disappearance of a young woman who had information about a series of disappearances. Now, a detective, an outlaw, and a Prosecutor all try to find her for their own reasons. Gangnam B-Side stars Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook,...

This November 2024, Korean drama fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of series showcasing diverse genres and compelling stories. Brewing Love (Viki) features a romantic comedy between a tough former special forces soldier and a sensitive brewmaster, while Face Me (KBS2) delivers a gripping medical thriller about a plastic surgeon embroiled in a mysterious crime. For those who enjoy crime thrillers, Gangnam B-Side (Disney+) explores disappearances tied to Seoul’s nightlife, while Mr. Plankton (Netflix) offers an emotional journey of self-discovery as two individuals search for their families.

The Fiery Priest 2 (Netflix) returns with its unique blend of action and humor, and Marry You (Channel A) examines societal pressures on love and marriage through a lighthearted lens. Meanwhile, Parole Examiner Lee (tvN) navigates the complex themes of justice and redemption, and When the Phone Rings (Netflix) explores love and communication amidst societal facades. Love Your Enemy (tvN) promises a...

October was huge for Disney+ and Hulu — but which month isn’t? After the weekly installments of “Agatha All Along” and the staple that is Huluween, the bundled streamers gear up for winter programming this November.

Disney+ continues to be the home for live episodes of “Dancing With the Stars” and the original series “Ayla & The Mirrors,” which continues to air new episodes. Along with new children’s programming and holiday specials like “An Almost Christmas Story,” the streamer will premiere “The Music of John Williams” on November 1, celebrating the acclaimed film composer and his decades-long career with new footage and interviews from those he worked with and inspired.

It’s another big month for movies coming to Hulu, as well as beloved shows like “Ally McBeal” (complete series). Stay tuned for an adaptation of Charles Yu’s “Interior Chinatown” and the docuseries “It’s All Country,” as well as...