Miscellaneous

A Trip Back in Time

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As we’ve mentioned in our podcast a couple of weeks ago, we recently made a special trip and we are here to talk about it! During this trip, we went back in time to explore China’s last dynasty — Qing — to see the grandeur that once took place behind the red walls of the Forbidden City, to witness the rise and fall of Empresses like Xiaoyi (a la The Story of Yanxi Palace), and to understand how their fate is really so far beyond what they could control. So, how did we do it exactly?

We went to the Peabody Essex Museum up in Salem, Massachusetts! (That’s right, Salem is not just a town well-known for witches and Halloween festivities!) Not only did we get to see the awesome new Empresses of China’s Forbidden City exhibit (August 18, 2018 – February 10, 2019), we also had an opportunity to see Yin Yu Tang, a sixteen-bedroom family house built during the Qing dynasty in the southeastern Huizhou region*.

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2017 Countdown #2: Best Underrated Gem

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Every year, there are those few dramas with famous headliners that get a ton of hype even before they hit the air. But what about the other ones that fell under the radar because they didn’t have as famous or popular of a cast? Never fear; that’s what we’re here for! As true drama fans, we’re willing to give everything a watch a least once. In our neverending quest to find the best drama, we’ve come across quite a few that were truly excellent, but didn’t get nearly enough attention this year.

2017 Countdown’s #2: Best Underrated Gem is for the dramas that deserve spotlights shone on them!

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2017 Countdown #3: Best Actor & Actress

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Hi, everyone!!!

We’re back after a brief hiatus to catch up on our very *undramatic* real lives! Thank you for your patience and continuing to show lots of love to Drama for Real. We’re so ready to make our comeback and immerse ourselves back into dramaland. The new year is almost upon us, so what better way to get back into the groove of things than with our annual countdown. We didn’t get to watch nearly as many dramas this year as we would have liked to, but we’re excited to share some of our favorites with you!

To kick things off with #3 on the 2017 Countdown, we’re going to highlight the masterful acting performances of the Best Actor & Actress!

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2016 Countdown #2: Best Actor & Actress

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Nothing makes the drama-watching experience more enjoyable than having great actors and actresses at the helm. A memorable acting performance can even temporarily distract you from the real world and transport you into the story. Thanks to the dedication and hardwork of both veteran actors and popular newcomers, the dramas of 2016 will be etched in our memories for years to come.

A round of applause (and love letters) for our favorites this year on our 2016 Countdown #2: Best Actor & Actress!

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