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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call – Kdrama Review
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call offers a humorous yet poignant look at trauma care’s challenges through Baek Gang Hyeok and his team, exploring hospital disparities and character dynamics in a captivating medical drama.
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Iron Family – Kdrama Review
If you’re a K-drama enthusiast like me, you know the struggle of committing to a long-running series. Will it be worth your time? Will it drag? Will it keep you hooked? These questions are even more pressing when the drama crosses the 40-episode mark. But sometimes, you stumble upon a show like Iron Family that, despite its quirks and occasional cringe, manages to hold your attention till the very end. So, was Iron Family worth the watch? My answer is a resounding yes. I won’t lie—when I first saw that Kim Jung Hyun was starring in a weekend family drama,…
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Hear Me: Our Summer – Korean Movie Review
Hear Me: Our Summer is a beautifully crafted Korean film about love, youth, and communication. It uniquely portrays a love story involving a hearing-impaired woman and highlights emotional connections through sign language.
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Light Shop – Kdrama Review
“Light Shop” is an 8-episode series exploring life, death, and connections beyond mortality. Directed by Kim Hee-won, it weaves intricate narratives while offering deep emotional and philosophical insights set within a mysterious light shop.
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Learning: A never ending trail that keeps our life a little more interesting!
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? I always have a clear understanding about the difference between studying and learning. And that is why the word learning always excites me and it quenches my curiosity without bias. My greatest teacher in my life is life itself and myself. And my learning courses are always intense and annoying. I better split this blog post into two, first I talk about skills I learnt and next I’ll talk about lessons I learnt this year! The Tiny Little Skills I Learned Recently: I want to learn a lot more new skills in…
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5 Best K-Drama Starring Kim Sejeong
Kim Sejeong transcends the typical idol-turned-actress, effortlessly winning hearts and proving her undeniable charm in every role.
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10 Best Kdrama Starring Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye captivates with diverse roles, showcasing her talent and heart. Each performance is an emotional journey worth experiencing!
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October Newsletter
The October newsletter of A Solivagant’s Shoes is here, celebrating five remarkable years! Readers are invited to engage by guessing a mystery quote and sharing feedback. Your continued support enriches this journey, making each edition a heartfelt connection. Dive in and enjoy the latest updates from the blogger!
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I Cried Today In Front Of My Mother
Today was that day for me. The day that we INFJs have… The day when all the worries which we have been ignoring and stuffing inside the closest inside our mind so that we make believe everything is fine and try to carry on with life breaks out. And today is the day for me… The day everything broke open overflowed infront of my mother – My source of existence. May be I was desperate to know how to steer past this part of my life that has been drowning me. Ofcourse both our paths are different. She is the bravest…
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The Passing Breeze and Silent Mountain
There was a time when winter settled in,A mountain stood, untouched by warmth or spring,Content beneath the sky’s indifferent gaze,No need for change, no promise of new days. But then a breeze, soft as a distant hum,Wandered through the valleys, gentle, numb,A fleeting warmth, felt like a whisper through the frost,Not much, but enough to feel and show what had been lost so far. The mountain let the cold begin to melt,Not knowing yet the trick the breeze had dealt…For winds, they never stay, they only pass,Like sunlight flickering on broken glass. Pebbles in a stream, touched once, then left…
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A Solivagant’s Shoes September Newsletter
Hey Readers! The September edition of A Solivagant’s Shoes is here, and it’s packed with inspiration, new adventures, and personal discoveries. Plus, check out some app suggestions for travelers to build an experiential itinerary and more! Ready to dive in? Download the Newsletter Now! Don’t forget to subscribe to A Solivagant’s Shoes to get a newsletter every month and share it with your friends who will enjoy reading this!
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Being Weak: Personal Reflection
Weakness is a word that we often associate with our inabilities, negativity, shame, or failure. We tend to avoid it, hide it, or deny it. But what if we could see weakness differently? Weakness has two sides: physical and emotional. I experienced the extremes of both. Physical Weakness The first time I felt physically weak was when I was diagnosed with a health condition that affected my muscles, nerves and bones. I had to undergo several diagnostics, and treatments, and I spent months in the hospital and at home, unable to do the things… Things which I thought were not…
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Marching Away From My 25th March
March, the month I love the most. The reason is quite simple, it’s the month that my mother gave birth to me. It’s the month I feel at home. It’s the month that made me cry a lot. It’s the month that made me who I am. It is also the month I reborn. It’s the month of spring. I turned 25 this year on March 18th. Since I was a kid, I have never dreamt of my future self. Strangely…? Nope. Naturally… Given what life put me through, I didn’t have time to dream about being an actual adult…
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The Impact of K-Dramas on Language Learning, Culture, and Gender Perception
A K-series enthusiast reflects on the depth and relatability of K-dramas, highlighting their cultural insights, strong female characters, and educational value. Stay tuned for more K-drama insights!