MBC TV's 'Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People' and KBS 2TV's 'Good Manager' are gaining huge tractions, being labeled 'cider dramas' in South Korea for their refreshing satisfaction akin to a soda drink.
Amid the return of a mega hallyu actress and constant castings of idol stars, these two 'cider dramas' are steamrolling the ratings race on the back of strong writings and stellar performances by its' cast.
Scene from 'Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People' (copyright MBC)
'Rebel' depicts the master-slave relationship in Joseon Dynasty, slowly reforming in the power of unity of weak, under the charge of Hong Gil-dong(Yoon Gyun-sang).
Scene from 'Good Manager' (copyright KBS2)
'Good Manager' satires the reality of modern day corporate culture in a gratifying way through the eyes of main character Kim.
'TongTong Girls' is TongTongTV's English-language content that dissects and analyzes the latest and hottest Korean dramas for non-Korean viewers.
Here's Jessica's take on cider dramas, 'Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People' and 'Good Manager.'
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