Kayti Burt

Burt is a contributor for TIME.

Recent Articles

Breaking Down the Ending of Can This Love Be Translated?

How Ho-jin and Mu-hee find their way to each other in the romantic K-drama

By Kayti Burt

The Most Anticipated K-Dramas of 2026

From 'No Tail To Tell' and 'The Remarried Empress' to new seasons of 'Made in Korea and 'A Shop for Killers,' the Korean dramas to look out for this year.

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Harsh Ending of 'Made in Korea'

The cat-and-mouse game between Jang Geon-young and Baek Ki-tae comes to a head in the finale of the period drama.

By Kayti Burt

How 'Dynamite Kiss' Became the Year's Rom-Com Breakout

The K-drama has made a splash by breaking all the rules of the format

By Kayti Burt

Park Chan-wook on the Long Journey to No Other Choice

The director reflects on his auteur filmography and what led to his timely dark comedy No Other Choice

By Kayti Burt

The 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2025

From 'Trigger' to 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' these are the best K-dramas released in 2025.

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Ending of 'The Price of Confession'

The Netflix crime drama ends on an unexpected note

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Twisted Ending of 'Dear X'

How K-drama’s biggest fall hit delivered an emotionally satisfying ending

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Ending of 'Maxton Hall' Season 2

How the German teen romance series became an international sensation—and where Season 2 leaves Ruby and James

By Kayti Burt

The History Behind Last Samurai Standing

And what to make of the dramatic ending

By Kayti Burt

The True Story Behind Netflix Dark Comedy Good News

Director Byun Sung-hyun on the real inspirations behind his dark disaster comedy 'Good News'

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Thrilling Ending of Tempest

How the romantic political K-drama brings the season to an end

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down K-Drama Genie, Make a Wish

The twisty Netflix K-drama ends in an unexpected place after many plot turns.

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the End of 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'

The K-drama, one of the biggest Netflix hits of the fall season, ends with a time-hopping finale.

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Epic Ending of Alice in Borderland Season 3

Tracing the grand events of Season 3 and the questions raised by its ending

By Kayti Burt

Breaking Down the Sweet Ending of 'Love Untangled'

Director Sun Namkoong's '90s-set coming-of-age romance follows a teen who is determined to fix her hair and find true love

By Kayti Burt

The Real History Behind 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'

The romantic time travel K-drama is informed by real Joseon-era history

By Kayti Burt

The Real History Behind Netflix K-Drama 'Aema'

The new series is inspired by the dawn of Korea's erotic film industry during an era of military dictatorship.

By Kayti Burt

How KPop Demon Hunters Conquered the World

The animated children’s film about a K-pop girl group that moonlights as a team of demon hunters is a cultural phenomenon

By Kayti Burt

Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies

The docu-series examines horrific events in Korean history

By Kayti Burt
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