ART & CULTURE

K-Drama Female Lead's Turnaround Premiering on Netflix on the 14th of this month, the popular Korean drama Queenmaker The series follows the story of Hwang Do-hee (played by Kim Hee-ae), a strategic mastermind who seeks to shape public opinion and transform the human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook (played by Moon So-ri), also known as the "rhino of justice", into a candidate for Seoul Mayor. With just 100 days until the election, the show offers a thrilling tale of political manoeuvring, as Hwang Do-hee uses her skills to create a vision for a better world. This intriguing series promises to captivate audiences. Although there has been some progress in elevating the role of women in Korean politics in recent years, the overall participation remains low. It is noteworthy that it took 23...

The age-old question of whether to read a book or watch its film adaptation first has long been debated. Reading requires imagination, immersing the reader in a world of their own creation, while books provide more intricate details of the plot. Films and TV shows, however, offer a more time-efficient option and provide an immersive experience, showcasing the actors' performances and the ambiance of the scenes with lighting, sound effects, and other elements.  Ultimately, the answer to this question is subjective, and depends entirely on individual preferences and intended goals. Endowing the Script with Soul - Play Reading Play reading may be an unfamiliar form of performance to Hong Kong audiences. This type of performance involves actors reading from a script while adding...