Review | Aema: sex and politics combust in lively K-drama set in 1980s film industry

Review | Aema: sex and politics combust in lively K-drama set in 1980s film industry

Lee Hanee and Bang Hyo-rin star in this Korean drama about the making of Korea’s first erotic film set against a stringent censorship system.

'Aema' K-Drama Recap: Did Hee-Ran Expose Jung-Ho?

Netflix’s K-drama, Aema, looks closely at the glamorous world of 1980s Korean cinema. The male-dominated film industry objectified women on-screen and churned out sensual dramas that the audience couldn’t get enough of. The charms of the leading ladies on-screen captivated most, despite a few scornful remarks. So, how did these women navigate an industry where they were always reduced to sex symbols? What made them stay? And did they create a sp…

Aema Review: Honey Lee, Bang Hyo-rin's comedy rides on its wow women ready to risque it all

Aema starring Honey Lee and Bang Hyo-rin is the latest Korean series on Netflix. The show is about Jeong Hee-ran, an actress who reaches the pinnacle of stardom courtesy her stint in movies laden with

Aema (2025) Review: It Is Unafraid To Bare All

The latest Kdrama Netflix series, Aema, blends history revisionism with comedic undertones that help keep the otherwise darker subject matter the series explores from taking over. Set in the 1980s, the series is loosely based on the production of South Korea’s first erotic film after censorship restrictions were loosened. Already a hot mine for things to explore, Aema pulls zero punches with its production value, no-holds-barred approach to the …