Once upon a time my connection to East Asia was little more than being an admirer of Kurosawa films and Cha Bum-kun. But when I fell ill I began spending a lot of time in front of a television screen. There I eventually landed in the world of K-dramas and other Asian television. I signed up here about two years after I began using the site. 

I like series that are described as understated or cerebral. I dislike graphic violence and like romantic comedies where nobody gets stabbed (looking at you, K-drama people!). I like shows that are thoughtful and hate those that insult my intelligence. I like fantasy. I dislike young people getting terminal illnesses as a plot device. I have little interest in period dramas. I'm okay with lawyers, cops, doctors, and fried chicken shop owners. I'm less okay with bankers, politicians, and entitled chaebol heirs. I can convert Won and Yen in my head but NT$ are still a work in progress. I don't like being 160 km from the nearest shop that sells Shin Black.

Come visit me in my beach shack on the Gulf of Corinth. Have couch, VPN, and subscriptions to nearly everything. Please bring chunjang.

Friends, Romans, Countrymen

If you disagree with my reviews or opinions feel free to object in a respectful and articulate manner. I shall consider your feedback and may respond politely. I may trash your favourite show in devastatingly offensive terms but I intend to keep it civil on a personal level. I really don't plan on getting into flame wars with the sort of people who would get worked up into a tearful, name-calling frenzy over a TV show or celebrity. Should you nonetheless wish to try and engage me in that manner, I have a nasty temper and chances are that I've been trolling and insulting people on the internet for far longer than you have. But you'll probably just be ignored. Please take note.  :)