20 May 2025 Royal Albert Hall There is no spectacle to it. There is no effort to hold your attention, yet he holds it completely. The piano becomes an extension of him, and his hands melt into the keys, playing … Continue reading The Masterful Performance of Yunchan Lim at Royal Albert Hall [Review]
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
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
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, translated by Shanna Tan The novel is a slow but moving story reflecting life and its philosophies. It centres around a 30-year-old woman named Yeongju. She has a good career and a … Continue reading Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop [Book review]
Concept & Direction of Dream Ritual: Bongsu Park Choreography & performance: Jinyeob Cha Sound design: Haihm It is the day after the opening night of the much anticipated performance of ‘Dream Ritual’ and much like writing down my … Continue reading [Review] Dream Ritual Performance
Diya on Korea 