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Queenmaker is a Fantastic Political Kdrama!

Eunsung Group’s corporate fixer Hwang Do Hee leaves her morally gray life behind after meeting Oh Kyung Sook. Can she turn Kyung Sook into Seoul’s new mayor?

This is one of those rare times when I want to gush about a great Kdrama like Queenmaker, but I hesitate to go in-depth because I truly believe that you should watch and experience this story for yourself.

Was It Worth It?- Trolley Ep 16 Kdrama Recap

Hye Ju’s decision to turn in Joong Do creates a ripple effect for those in her life. In the aftermath, the remaining characters heal from their losses.

I am glad that Hye Ju pursued her own personal justice instead of leaving everybody’s fate to the notion of a “greater good” that would magically fix everything in their personal lives without effort from themselves.

Read Last Week’s Episode Review.

The True Dilemma – Trolley Ep 15 Kdrama Recap

Yeo Jin tells Hye Ju the details of her assault five years ago, filling in the blanks concerning Ji Hoon’s death. Soo Bin attempts to bring down Joong Do.

It’s great that Hye Ju is now questioning if acts committed for “the greater good” are truly sincere if others close to her are irrevocably damaged.

Read Last Week’s Episode Review.

Lying Won’t Help – Trolley Ep 8 Kdrama Recap

The nature of Soo Bin and Joong Do’s mysterious relationship is revealed. Hye Ju’s misplaced guilt causes unexpected consequences for Assemblyman Nam.

We finally learn why Soo Bin and Joong Do have been so hostile toward one another! Also, Hye Ju is causing tons of problems with her sanctimonious behavior.

Read Last Week’s Episode Review.

Was That Justice? – Trolley Ep 5 Kdrama Recap

Kim Hye Ju’s past relationship with Seung Ho and why she left Youngsan are revealed. Soo Bin causes trouble around town looking for her lost lip balm.

I wasn’t sure why Kim Hye Ju was acting like a scared child when being confronted and outright bullied by Jin Seung Hee.

Bury the Past – Trolley Ep 4 Kdrama Recap

Kim Hye Ju’s past comes back to haunt her due to a television appearance during Ji Hoon’s funeral. Assemblyman Nam decides to fully pursue his political career.

I’m a little late getting to my review of Trolley Episode 4, but this episode definitely did not disappoint! Kim Hye Ju’s past is coming back to haunt her, and it seems there may be more to Soo Bin and Assemblyman Nam’s relationship than we originally thought!