RoleK-Drama Writer
LocationLiverpool, United Kingdom
ExpertiseK-Drama, Entertainment, Television, Movies, South Korean Culture, Journalism
Contribution270 articles published since December 2021

Nathan Sartain

Nathan Sartain joined Ready Steady Cut in December 2021 as a dedicated K-Drama Writer, bringing his expertise to Korean Film, TV, and Culture.

After graduating from Liverpool John Moores University and studying journalism, Nathan became a multi-skilled writer. He applied his knowledge to build an expansive portfolio covering Film, Television, Music, and Football. Outside his main journalistic interests, Nathan loves to delve into crime thrillers and romantic comedies—he loves being entertained.

As well as writing for Ready Steady Cut, Nathan has written for DM Movies and Asian Movie Pulse.

Nathan’s passion for South Korean culture has led him to K-League 1, a football league – he’s a Gangwon FC Columnist for K League United.

Articles by Nathan Sartain

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 17 Recap – A Methodical Chapter

August 21 2022

We pick up where we left off, with Jang Uk confronting Jang Gang over his identity. Though all the young master discovers is that unsheathing...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 16 Recap – Strong and Intense

August 17 2022

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 16 begins the night before Hye-yoon was murdered, watching as Do-won questions the counsellor about her visits from Seung-won. There,...

Will There be a Cafe Minamdang Season 2?

August 16 2022

As Netflix continues to expand its coverage of Korean content, Monday and Tuesday has seen the airing of the unique crime comedy thriller Cafe Minamdang. ...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – Gripping and Unpredictable

August 16 2022

When the police arrive at the ceremony hall in Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 15, a fight breaks out, allowing Auntie Im to slip away...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 14 Recap – A Thrilling Ending

August 9 2022

To open up Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 14, a shaken Han-joon conducts a shamanistic ritual that exposes his guilt over what happened to Eun-hye,...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 13 Recap – A Breezy Instalment Adds a New Dimension

August 8 2022

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 13 jumps right into the thick of it. We watch as Han-joon leaves Tae-su to rescue Jae-hui from the burning...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 16 Recap – An Exciting, Packed Episode

August 7 2022

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 16 picks up where we left off, with Jang Uk finding himself upset by Mu-deok’s unloving glare, clarifying that...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – Methodical Plot Building

August 7 2022

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 15 begins with a trip to the past, where Heo Yeom is talking to his master, whom he wishes...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 12 Recap – A Thrilling Episode

August 3 2022

Beginning with Do-won seemingly walking away from Tae-su’s appearance near his brother, Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 12 returns to Han-joon and Su-cheol being attacked,...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – Another Solid Instalment

August 1 2022

At the start of Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 11, Han-joon is shocked over the revelation that Jae-hui is the sister of Jae-jeong, before rejecting...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 14 Recap – Unexpected Moments of Tension

August 1 2022

At the start of Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 14, after watching a scene showing Jang Uk’s mastery of Chisu, we see Park Jin question Master...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 13 Recap – A Decent Chapter

July 31 2022

As Heo Yeom attempts to return the soul shifter they’re investigating to enough consciousness for an explanation of his situation, Seo Yul finds himself disappointed...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 10 Recap – Humorous and Thrilling

July 26 2022

At the police station, Tae-su attempts to make Han-joon a suspect, accusing the former profiler of attacking him during a visit to Gyeong-cheol. With tricks...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 9 Recap – An Engrossing Episode

July 25 2022

Picking up where we left off, with Han-joon left floored by Jae-hui, the police take over in the arrest of Gyeong-cheol. Then, the shaman rises...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 12 Recap – A More Understated Affair

July 24 2022

As Master Kang’s pupil rushes in an attempt to escape Cheonbugwan, we are told he shall die in public by Jin Mu, a statement instantly...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – A Near Flawless Episode

July 24 2022

Picking up where we left off with Jang Uk and Mu-deok’s heart-to-heart, the maid wishes to forget what has been said, burning her love letter...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap – A Fun Episode That Adds New Wrinkles

July 19 2022

Avoiding being stabbed with a needle due to the emergence of a frustrated Jae-hui, Han-joon silences the detective when she tries to explain her undercover...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – A Layered Chapter

July 18 2022

As Gopuri flees the hospital, unable to be caught by a determined Su-cheol, Han-joon returns to Yeong-seop’s side along with Jae-hui, desperate to find out...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 10 Recap – A Less Intense Chapter

July 17 2022

As Maidservant Kim cleans Jang UK’s room, pushing the idea of the young master having feelings for someone to the point she theorizes that he...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 9 Recap – New Beginnings

July 17 2022

With Jang Uk accepted as a Jeongjingak mage, afforded his clothing, spirit plaque, and book of regulations, the young master completes his induction (which does...