London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

Miss Granny (수상한 그녀, 2014) review: youth reclaimed, manners forgotten

While ‘Miss Granny’ is light-hearted entertainment at its core, it nonetheless contains aspects inherent to classic Korean comedies over the years and elements that speak of a number of hugely influential films; all adding up to an intelligently written, genuinely funny film that stands as an example of quality Korean comedy at its very best. [Read More]

Harmony (하모니, 2010) review: a discordant blend of humour and pathos

Prison melodrama about an abused woman separated from her newborn and the inmate choir she forms for redemption. Attempting to be a poignant melodrama containing both humorous and uplifting elements, Harmony largely fails due to the disparity of its constituent parts – each detracting from the others’ effectiveness, with none truly mixing harmoniously. [Read More]