The Brutality of Choice in Squid Game Season 2
I have now completed series 2. Spoilers exist in the following piece There is much to admire in Squid Game Season 2, and I can understand why it might be the more popular choice over the first season. The production value is higher, the stakes feel sharper, and the psychological tension is relentless. Yet, some of my friends still preferred season one because it was new—the shock of the concept, the slow unraveling of its horrors, the way it forced viewers to process the brutality for the first time. In contrast, by season two, the formula is familiar. We know … Continue reading The Brutality of Choice in Squid Game Season 2
The Deeper Meaning Behind Squid Game: A Reflection on Society and Choice
I’m writing this while midway through watching Season 2, so my thoughts are based on what I’ve seen so far. If you’re not caught up, be aware there may be some spoilers ahead. What is it about Squid Game that … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning Behind Squid Game: A Reflection on Society and Choice
My snail skin care cream regime [Cartoon]
Have you tried snail cream? It is a popular ingredient in Korean skin care products. The thick gooey substance comes from various parts of the snail. It can help to keep the skin moist. It also improves skin texture and … Continue reading My snail skin care cream regime [Cartoon]
Dallergut Dream Department Store [Book Review]
Seated in the elegant surroundings of the Tate Britain restaurant, I overhear two friends catching up. One of them enthusiastically shows the other the results of her sleep app. She points to a graph and wonders where it indicates she … Continue reading Dallergut Dream Department Store [Book Review]
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki [Book review]
Author: Baek Sehee Translator: Anton Hur Publisher: Bloomsbury I was not expecting this book to be quite so vivid, transparent, and honest. ‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ is part memoir and part self-help from Korean … Continue reading I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki [Book review]
Diya on Korea 