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Zhao Lusi and William Chan’s Love’s Ambition Draws Comparisons to Korean Drama Anna: 6 Key Differences
09 Oct

Zhao Lusi and William Chan’s Love’s Ambition Draws Comparisons to Korean Drama Anna: 6 Key Differences

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LayarHijau– The drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, immediately became a sensation upon its premiere. The series topped ratings and trended across multiple platforms thanks to strong performances, a gripping storyline, and the undeniable chemistry between the two leads. However, its popularity sparked debate: some viewers claim Love’s Ambition bears striking similarities to the 2022 Korean drama Anna, starring Bae Suzy, particularly because both feature female leads who lie and fabricate their backgrounds. This accusation briefly trended on Weibo on Thursday, October 9, where several netizens in China not only accused Love's Ambition of being similar…
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Ending of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty: The Dark History That Inspired the Netflix Drama
30 Sep

Ending of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty: The Dark History That Inspired the Netflix Drama

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LayarHijau – Netflix has just aired the final episode of the drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (폭군의 셰프). Starring Im Yoon-a as the modern chef Yeon Ji-yeong (연지영), who is transported back to the Joseon Dynasty, and Lee Chae-min as King Yi Heon (이헌), the series combines romance, culinary comedy, and palace intrigue. While presented in a light-hearted way, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is filled with references to real historical events, particularly the reign of Yeonsangun (연산군), the 10th king of Joseon, notorious as a tyrant. Queen Yun (윤씨): Yeonsangun’s ousted mother Yeonsangun was the son of King Seongjong (성종)…
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Korean Actress Im Soo-hyang Admits She Fell for Liu Yuning Thanks to The Prisoner of Beauty
26 Sep

Korean Actress Im Soo-hyang Admits She Fell for Liu Yuning Thanks to The Prisoner of Beauty

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LayarHijau – Liu Yuning’s popularity shows no sign of slowing down. After gaining recognition through dramas like The Long Ballad and A Journey to Love, this year he cemented his status as one of the most sought-after actors with The Prisoner of Beauty (折腰) alongside Song Zuer, as well as A Dream Within A Dream (书卷一梦) with Li Yitong. His charm is now crossing borders, capturing the hearts of audiences even in South Korea. South Korean actress Im Soo-hyang, best known for My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018), openly confessed that she has fallen for Liu Yuning. In her latest…
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Secret Recipes from Bon Appetit, Your Majesty Revealed: Butter Chili Rice Bowl Steals the Spotlight!
25 Sep

Secret Recipes from Bon Appetit, Your Majesty Revealed: Butter Chili Rice Bowl Steals the Spotlight!

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LayarHijau – Netflix’s latest K-drama, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, is not only winning viewers over with its lighthearted and comedic storyline, but also leaving audiences craving the mouthwatering dishes showcased throughout the series. The food is filmed with the flair of a professional cooking show, while the exaggerated reactions of the characters as they eat have fans confessing they get hungry just watching. Recently, Korean media outlet Dispatch interviewed the team of chefs behind Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, who revealed recipes for several of the drama’s most iconic dishes. Among them, the butter chili rice bowl unexpectedly emerged as a…
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Tempest Controversy: Jun Ji-hyun Faces Endorsement Losses Exceeding Million
23 Sep

Tempest Controversy: Jun Ji-hyun Faces Endorsement Losses Exceeding $27 Million

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LayarHijau – Top South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun is facing a storm of criticism over her role in the TV series Tempest. Several lines and scenes referring to China have sparked outrage among Chinese netizens, leading to widespread boycott calls on social media. The controversy has quickly spread beyond audiences and into the commercial sector. The main spark came in episode four. Jun Ji-hyun’s character delivered the line, “Why would China prefer war? Nuclear bombs would land on its borders.” Screenshots of the dialogue spread rapidly across Chinese online platforms, triggering heated criticism. Many netizens denounced the line as factually…
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Korean Drama Tempest Sparks Controversy in China, Ratings Plunge and Brands Remove Jun Ji-hyun Content
21 Sep

Korean Drama Tempest Sparks Controversy in China, Ratings Plunge and Brands Remove Jun Ji-hyun Content

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LayarHijau – The airing of the Korean drama Tempest (북극성/Bookgeukseong), starring Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won, has sparked controversy in China. Several lines and scenes in the series have drawn strong criticism from Chinese netizens. The line “Why does China prefer war?”, the depiction of the Chinese city of Dalian as a dilapidated slum, and the repeated use of Chinese characters by villainous roles have led many viewers to accuse the drama of insulting China’s image. As a result, Tempest’s rating on the review platform Douban has plummeted to 4.2, Sohu. Tempest is a political thriller that revolves around a…
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13 Feb

Tired of K-Dramas and Want to Switch to C-Dramas? Here’s What You Should Know!

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LayarHijau.com -- Korean dramas gained popularity during the Hallyu wave about 30 years ago. However, some viewers are now feeling fatigued with Korean content and are starting to look at Chinese dramas, or C-dramas. With the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Viki, and iQIYI, K-drama fans are discovering various C-drama genres, such as xianxia fantasy, modern workplace romances, and thrilling political intrigue. Many are captivated by the luxurious cinematography, intricate world-building, and binge-worthy episode counts. Some fans have even found their favorite K-drama actors appearing in Chinese productions, further fueling their interest in exploring more of what C-dramas have to offer. So,…
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30 Nov

Chinese Dramas Getting Popular in South Korea

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LayarHijau.com – Over the past few years, Chinese dramas have really started to win over Korean audiences, especially through popular remakes and streaming platforms.One of the latest hits is JTBC's "Family by Choice," which tells the story of three unrelated young adults who form a family bond based on trust rather than blood. This drama is actually a remake of the Chinese series "Go Ahead" (2020), which originally aired on Hunan Satellite TV.While remakes of historical Chinese dramas have become quite common in Korea, modern Chinese drama remakes are still pretty rare. Now, with over 800 Mandarin-language dramas available on…
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