Taiwanese director Julian Chou’s “Blind Love,” a drama about a sensitive teenager who discovers the secret affair between his mother and a mysterious woman, won the top prize at the 7th Joburg Film ...

The tropes are unmistakable: the stoic, heartthrob lead, the chaotic yet charming heroine, and the unexpected fantasy twist. These story elements have become staples in many popular K-dramas. However, ...