If you watch ANY Korean content this year, watch this: 'Pachinko' review

'Pachinko' which is a Korean drama series released on Apple TV+, stars famous names such as Youn Yuh Jung (Minari) and hallyu star Lee Min Ho (Boys Over Flowers). It's based on the New York Times bestseller book of the same name and I've read and watched both (of what's available so far). In short: it's amazing.
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[@anna.lee_jy]

instagram.com/jyannalee/ I've been very sick for the past few days guys (still testing negative tho?), and I wanted to do the BTS Grammy performance justice so I've been saving it but I'll be watching and filming my reaction to it tomorrow!

[@habibahbegum2803]

get well soon and can't wait ^^

[@MarioGarcia-ts5vo]

yes get well soon and please review Business Proposal😘

[@sunnysideup33]

Get well soon 🍀

[@Han-cj2jp]

Hi Anna Get well soon. I was just thinking about watching this, the main character was in Boys over Flowers which I just saw. So glad you got to read the book and think this is a must watch.

[@user-kh3gh4il3o]

I just wanted you to understand that the amount of money that the Japanese company offered to the Korean lady was exactly the same amount that the Japanese Gov. has offered to resolve the Korean comfort women issue. I am quite sure that the author has put this story in the show on purpose.

[@mitzkt1679]

Beautiful! That is how I would describe this drama. It is beautifully rendered. The team did a wonderful job connecting past and present. The rice Sunja ate in Japan that tasted like home and the rice her mother got her before she sailed to Japan..so poignant. I feel such pride for the Korean people despite me not being Korean for their history and strength. You have endured.

[@itspeachiie]

as a korean-american, I can fully relate to what you were saying about identity issues. I'm too “korean” for america and too “american” for korea-which can be hard at times :/ anyways I can’t wait to watch pachinko w my family !! it looks so so good and we always need to remember (and be grateful for) what our ancestors went through during the japanese colonization.

[@sadhanapandey1811]

Ohhh I remember that and Indian American female rapper said the exact same thing

[@reluctantparticipant9103]

I agree, this is the best Kdrama for 2022. I don’t know what’s coming for the rest of the year. Don’t know what can top this..plus I lovvvvvve Lee Minho and even though his character is a villain, I feel empathy for him. He had to be that way to not just survive but thrive in the environment he was in.

[@Handle0108]

Definitely interesting, Japanese history in regards to the occupied/colonised territories isn’t really discussed much and shown in media. Popular culture mainly focuses on the “good” parts like the Edo period, Samurai in Ghost of Tsushima etc. I’ve recently watched an old movie about the last Chinese emperor’s life (last Emperor 1987) which touches up on the occupation of Manchuria a little(but it’s highly “Hollywoodised” and in English) so it’s good to have a more recent and authentic series to watch.

[@pomegranateemporium]

*This show is sublime ✨️* the way the stories are woven is just hauntingly divine, the characters, storyline, cinematography, the score, the casting is just phenomenal. Their stories have a way of just seeping into you in a way that will stay with you forever, just a must watch 🫶🏽

[@georgianasutu5882]

best series I ve seen in years. Currently reading the book and it’s beautiful.😊

[@2022goodyear]

Thank you100000000. I was literally waiting for this review.

[@ladybirdlee3058]

I have to sign up for Apple TV because I definitely want to watch it. Lee Min Ho looks dreamy in the previews.

[@thelmhbrand]

done watching and rewatching Pachinko until 4th episodes now and im lovinggg it. So many heartwrenching scenes that makes me cry so hard. Its cinematic view is aesthetically pleasing and fresh to look at, and the cast, oh my specially LeeMinho, that man is a very incredible incredible actor. His eyes, body movements, voice modulation just wow. He definitely elevated KoHansu roles from the book.Also KimMinha shes refreshing to watch..

[@kalifonication]

I’m hooked, this is really a great series. Taking Anna’s advice, I ordered the book from amazon, can’t wait to read it.

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

[@davidpan572]

Such a great series! I hope you feel better, Anna!!

[@amiteshwarsingh6099]

Love you anna , thanks for the recommendation , would be watching this !

[@hails1244]

I just watched the series for the first time . Two scenes that I love. 1) Episode 4, when Sunja leaves, when her mother sees the ship disappear from the sea line, she collapses and starts wailing. Her mother knew deep down that she would never see her daughter again. Heartbreaking. 2) Episode 8, when Sunja starts selling kimchi. The last lines of the series, "Best kimchi in the world! This is my mother's special recipe! This is my country's food!". Omg, this woman whom is in a country that doesn't want her, is boldly telling people, "This is my country's food!". Also, I think the details of this scene matter. Remember, Sunja had two valuable items with her. First was the pocket watch which she sold to pay off the debt. And the second were the wedding bands from her mother, which Sunja sold to get the supplies for her food cart. Regardless of how uncomfortable Sunja was or scared, she knew that she had to start selling kimchi because she had no other choice. She was out of options, she had to do what episode 1 said she'd do, which is to endure.

[@habibahbegum2803]

im on a break with the kdramas due to uni thanks to you i know what to watch first when i start watching kdramas again thanks for the review this sounds really good very promising 😱🤩

[@luckyluna62]

I LOVE IT SO MUCH I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE (the closest thing in kdramas I know is sunshine? though overly not-realistic? I am not sure) Pachinko the book is soooo good too and as a book fan, it is so nice to see things happen simultaneously it's wild the possibilities with the timeline are infinite I believe

[@RowdiesRoddies]

Thanks for recommendation, Anna. I'll look into it

[@ningthemlongjam3477]

All I focused while watching this video is your pronounciation. I'm learning Britain English from you. Thank you Anna❤️

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Anna, I purposely delayed watching this vid until I finished the series in order to avoid any possible spoilers. As a Japanese American, I absolutely loved the series, and wholeheartedly agree with all of your comments. I really appreciate your highlights-thanks for the great review!

[@whitesinjonlovealso7138]

Love you Anna Lee 😍💞

[@Mercy_Wanjiku]

While you were away,we missed you and your amazing content.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you saying that 💕🥺

[@sharada7816]

Yess I need more content like this from you. Though I have been hooked up with business proposal , Imma start watching this right away. You explanation itself was splendid. (They should pay you for increasing the viewership lol)

[@anna.lee_jy]

I need to get on watching business proposal! XD

[@sharada7816]

@@anna.lee_jy you really SHOULD!!!!

[@zorionpink]

I lost the habit of reading a while ago but that book got me back into it and quickly, now I'm interested in more Korean authors and series.

[@lukereyes9263]

This K-drama IS SOOOOOOOO GOOOOD!!!! The actors are TOP NOTCH!!!! The Director and Cinematography are BREATHE-TAKING! I admit, I cried a lot during this series! The story is so touching! I would have to say, the director will get a lot of recognition because everything about this series is so beautiful!!!

[@noravrannai551]

Thank very much for this review. I have also read Pachinko a couple of months ago. I remember feeling so emotional while reading it. When you mentioned identity crisis this book was the first thing that came to my mind: “The court dancer” by Kyung-Sook Shin. If you ever have the chance to read it, I would love to hear your opinion🤗

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@jmhtv2040]

Totally agree with your review. I was hooked in the first episode. By default in Apple TV it started playing the dubbed version but we switched to the Korean version. The dubbing wasn’t horrible but it sounded unnatural enough that subtitles was preferable.

[@carlenenz]

Hey Anna great review 👌am an avid reader and though this is way outside my usual purview, I got halfway through your vid and skipped off to get the book 🤣 Looking forward to reading it 💜💜💜

[@learnkoreanwithKorean]

파친코, 역사와 이에 대한 태도를 명확하게 관통하는 내용인 것 같습니다.👏👏

[@TheBeastsHere]

I'm really in to the fantasy dramas, one of my favourites is ''Hotel Del Luna'' which has IU as the main protagonist, second favourite is ''A Korean Odyssey'' and my 3rd is ''The Bride of Habaek''; I'm currently watching ''Bulgasal Immortal Souls'' and I'm really enjoying it.

[@Erik_001]

Nice review. Thank you.

[@jackoh1560]

Very nice review Beautifully done Thanks

[@_Celine_26]

Pachinko was incredible. Totally my style, and even more. I want to cry just thinking about it. gem gem gem

[@jannattayba9148]

It's on my watch list cuz of lee min ho...i just watched his all drama's and he is my fav actor💜 i waited soo long for " pachinko" finally i can watch the whole drama😃💜

[@abbyl4621]

I read the book and was obsessed with it so I was super excited for this adaptation. It did not disappoint! It was artfully shot and portrayed very true to the book. I think Lee minho's character is so complex in how he bounces back and forth between a villian and someone who loves sunja. Each time I read the book I felt a different way about the character. I also recommend min jin lee's other book, free food for millionaires, if you liked pachinko

[@2022goodyear]

Also I hope that Lee min ho Prince stereotype image will be tarnished and he gets more success in upcoming years❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@drolebison8609]

Loved this I started watching yday n it’s awesome ❤️n also u can watch it on dramacool if u didn’t know u don’t hv to buy on apple tv ig

[@shwetayaduvanshi9376]

I am planning to watch it that way only 😁😁

[@manjri8738]

Hi love you videos Thank you so much 💜💜

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

I was actually an extra in this series! Yes the tv series is really interesting and moving. Highly recommend it ❤

[@Wats06071]

I read the novel last year, and I liked it very much, but didn't quite love it. I do, however, strongly recommend it to everyone. It really has the potential to become a classic, and people will still read it in another 50 years. The series is great. Grandmother Sunja is fairly known to me by now, but I was mesmerised by the actress playing teenage Sunja. WoW!. Everything else you said I agree with. My only tiny complaint is the playing with the timeline. I just don't think Solmon deserves so much screen time. The heart of the story is Sunja. Fantastic series!

[@1rwjwith]

One of the best shows in ANY LANGUAGE you can watch! Wonderful an A PLUS all the way.

[@cherylturner4190]

Anna, your review is excellent. Lee Min Ho was in my first my first Korean drama & I was hooked. I started the book but did not get very far before the series began. The book must be amazing & I will finish it. The series was brilliant, the actors, director, & crew came with their “A” games. I can’t make enough positive comments about the series. Now I have questions as I think many that watched it to the end may have. Do you believe 8 episodes was enough to do the book Justice? Am I the only one that thought Lee Min Ho would have a larger part based on the publicity for the series? He did an amazing job as his first villain.) Does the book leave you with more answers as to what may have happened to the other characters throughout the years? Did Noa live? Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@eonjoystudio1481]

I love from india and go definitely Korea and meet him

[@vtakesue493]

I love your content and am excited about reading the book first. One of the reasons why ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ is not in Japanese is because the story is based on several lives of different geishas and the author did not have permission to use any of their stories. Additionally, the author was not fluent in Japanese either.

[@shwetayaduvanshi9376]

Well!! Ig reading the book and binge watching the show both would be a great and different experience in their own...will definitely try getting both experiences🙂...Get well soon ❤️..

[@avd7993]

I just started watching today 😀💜

[@josupuff]

just finished the series, Amazing. I'll read the book

[@animegirl7118]

Wow it's pretty cool 💜

[@chiminie8612]

I read that book a few weeks ago and I really liked it.

[@my.business]

*The book narrator, movie & tv critic Anna....new job. lol*

[@JojoC88]

Very much understand not fitting in as a Canadian-Korean. As I get older, I seem to be more drawn to my Korean roots. I will go buy the book today! Thank you for the excellent review.

[@at1212b]

Canadian Korean as well. I notice that alot as we get older.

[@elliellieelliee]

Yessssass

[@Shryce]

I loved the first 6 episodes... except the 7th.. which I didn't really feel belonged as part of the series and the last/ending was not very strong I felt... But like I said.. the earlier ones were very emotionally heart wrenching.

[@esrabalci7900]

What is your lipstick ? Perfect colour 😍

[@hannitabeautysison]

I’ve read the book and I’ve enjoyed it! Watched the first couple of episodes and too many time jumps for me! I feel like the ppl who hasn’t read the book will get super confused… the cinematography is beautiful though.. I am shocked about the guy who played Solomon is shocking and disturbing 😳 so creepy eeekk

[@anna.lee_jy]

So very creepy…😖

[@amjid300]

I just watched episode 5 and think that’s even better.

[@gravityofgod]

Apple TV plus makes really good content. You should also try Foundation and Coda, you will like it...

[@sunnysideup33]

For me,korean films and dramas, are the best in the world. The plastic Hollywood stuff is not for me. I have no Apple TV so, a sad day for me,but i can read the book. Thanks for the review and have a lovely day Anna.

[@cutiekayefaye]

but this isn’t “plastic hollywood stuff”.. most of the staff are asians.. cast are koreans.. director is korean, showrunner is korean..

[@sunnysideup33]

@@cutiekayefaye you don't get the point. Sorry.

[@avd7993]

💜💜💜

[@Mae-st7qj]

❤️

[@ark7rgaming122]

😍

[@lightningrex4998]

Who are your all time favorite actors?

[@squ34ky]

There's a vlogger couple here on KZbin named "Pani and Tae' who switch between English, Korean & Japanese mid-sentence. It's very interesting.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Interesting! Will check them out

[@karenweaver7574]

I read about 100 pages of the book, then I saw the author and she said the book it is part of a trilogy. I never checked it out after that. I will have follow up.Lee Min Ho playing a villain is different. Thanks for your review.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Did she say that? The book is separated in 3 parts so I don’t know if she means that or if it’s an actual trilogy…!🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karenweaver7574]

@@anna.lee_jy Thanks Anna I think you are right. I am going to read it.

[@melon8258]

The book isn’t a trilogy but she mentioned that the TV series is meant to be around 4 seasons, not one season. So the entire book won’t be squeezed into the one season that they are releasing now.

[@jaekoh1514]

@@anna.lee_jy she had worked on 2 novels so far. Pachinko being her 2nd. She is working on " American Hak Won". I think this was what she meant by trilogy. By the way, i enjoyed the review. And you should check out min jin lee's speeches on youtube, very inspiring.

[@priyankaryee6771]

안나 너는 나의 영감..많이 사랑해❤️

[@simalsozal8031]

Episode 4 🥺❤️

[@DavidNunezPNW]

Anna is so beautiful. I just wanted to say that

[@CyberMew]

is the series a very serious kind of show? i always feel very sad/demoralising when watching these kind of hardship shows :(

[@bipashapremani1716]

please review business proposal

[@szewei85]

Haha finally an Apple worthy show hehe

[@seboniseboni5749]

Do more Kdrama reviews please

[@devinjo2318]

Oink Oink.. You are so Beautiful.. Like a Flower.. a flower keeps on blooming.. the more she blooms.. the more people can see HOW pretty pretty.. How Beautiful YOU truly are.. The Most beautiful Flower.. so Inspiring.. Oink Oink

[@ChowDownDetroit]

I will never look at Korean rice the same again. It’s the best rice!

[@turtleandbear1179]

just read the book, it's sooooo fucking gooood!!!!

[@stars.s9]

I Have watch this

[@lululs4014]

Anna from where you got your earrings?😂

[@iwrotewords510]

Already got the book on Prime (it's part of Prime subscription and the 'free' books to read, so you don't have to pay extra for the kindle library to read it)

[@cutiekayefaye]

hey ya’ll, technically it’s not a “kdrama” as it’s a hollywood production which opens up opportunities to asian americans in hollywood

[@saltysoo1]

Thank you. This is groundbreaking for many reasons, including how it's expanding what Hollywood looks and sounds like to include more cultures.

[@abcabc-bu9wn]

no reaction to big bang ?

[@nick_thompson]

Snowdrop, All of us are dead and Pachinko are all fab in different ways and putting across a great representation of Kdrama to the global audience! I just finished Forecasting Love and Weather and while not necessarily in the same league as the other 3 it was a pretty fun romantic comedy series. Hope your feeling better soon Anna and that you manage to escape Covid.

[@rowenadinsmore1]

Lee min ho was also a villain in a movie he did

[@GregSmith-wl1wj]

Some scenes got filmed in a studio near my house lol

[@culturetv6536]

자주 뵐께요♡구독 꾹!

[@ijansk]

When Will South Korea make a drama depicting the atrocities Korea inflicted on Vietnamese people?

[@jhunternz]

I don't understand episode 4 of this drama

[@willvr4]

I loved this series so much! Please don't watched it dubbed over, it's so much better in the native language. Subs are just fine and I love how the subs change color for each word based on the language.

[@swarupdebnath9813]

Hello, you are so nice. Give me a heart.

[@himanshuarya2704]

I started looking up for you little by little, wondering what kind of person she is & NOW I am tied up to you like this 💖💖🌸

[@ambermali4164]

please reaction bts grammy performance 😁😁😁😁

[@eonjoystudio1481]

Please react indian song or movie please 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Laraaa0006]

:)

[@coopersgamingchannel5092]

First

[@yamineessimplefoodguideyam4607]

Didi, can you pls review some Indian movies like misson mars, super 30, war and kris. They are all on netflix pls review them they are really good, and i whould love to hear your thoughts on my cultur....

[@gravityofgod]

Lol she should watch Rab ne bana di jodi.

[@user-zn3zi7gl4r]

It was disaster absolutely Holocaust what the Japanese did too Korea people! God save Korea and also Korea didn't break they are here with us and they are they winner❣️🇮🇱🇰🇷💙❤️

[@rowenadinsmore1]

The Philippines were under the Japanese as well during the war but we were treated badly because our skin was darker than Koreans or Chinese. I think we had it worst than the lighter skinned asians.

[@rowenadinsmore1]

@Laguna Bum yes, everyone died, but some koreans were conscripted by the Japanese and they were also causing the atrocious acts to the Filipinos. I guess it was eat or be eaten during that time.

[@RockingMarshall]

I wanna see it, afraid for spoilers if continue to watch. Won't pay for apple tv+ too. Seems cool is what I can see.