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

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – A Steady Instalment Adds Plenty of Depth

July 12 2022

We start three years ago, when Jae-hui is attempting to stop a granddaughter’s consumption of strawberries at a greenhouse. When they stumble on a seemingly...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – A More Intense Episode

July 11 2022

Picking up where we left off, we see the police come to collect the corpse from the sewer, while Du-jin hears of Choi Yong-seop’s potential...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap – Another Extremely Strong Instalment

July 10 2022

As the harsh skies signal the alchemy of souls to Heo Yeom and Seo Yul, we return to Jang Uk’s potential shifting, watching as he...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – A Much Improved Chapter

July 10 2022

We begin with an explanation on a drought which once rocked Daeho, causing Lake Gyeongcheondaeho to dry up to the point mages had to perform...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Another Solid Chapter

July 5 2022

When Gyeong-ho wakes from a nightmare about his wrongdoings, he wonders when high about why his men are so late. So he ventures downstairs alone,...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Fun, Silly and Genuine Drama

July 4 2022

As Han-joon begins to execute the plan to frustrate Gyeong-ho enough for Cheong-gi to become vulnerable for a deal, we return to Jae-hui’s stunted investigation...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – Raising the Stakes

July 3 2022

Following on from a flashback showing Seo Yul being shunned away by Naksu, who vowed to kill him should they meet again, we return to...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – A Steady, Methodical Chapter

July 2 2022

After a flashback scene shows a young Naksu bear witness to the four families of Daeho killing her father, in addition to the offer from...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – A Decent Follow-Up Chapter

June 28 2022

After finding himself stunned by a shoe when pursuing Jae-hui, Han-joon swears he will catch the person he knows as “Looney.” Meanwhile, the detectives get...

‘Cafe Minamdang’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – The Premiere Explained

June 28 2022

We begin with a flashy entrance into the MK Noble Hotel from the suave shaman, Nam Han-joon, who seems plenty in demand. He’s a sharp...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – The Story Remains Engaging

June 27 2022

Beginning with a flashback that centres around Jang Uk’s birth, as well as the idea that the child must have the energy of the King’s...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Excellent Character-Building

June 26 2022

After a look back at Park Jin’s initial shock over the potential lack of legitimacy, Jang Uk has a child, which ends up so extreme...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – The Role of the Protagonists

June 20 2022

We begin 20 years ago with a crowd of people weeping over the dead body of Do-hwa, which allows for the capture of her child....

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – The Premiere Explained

June 19 2022

Episode 1 starts with a woman walking through a village, trying her hardest to avoid eye contact with anyone she passes by. While doing so,...

‘Our Blues’ Season 1 Ending Explained

June 12 2022

The finale starts by watching Seon-a working and planning her trip to Jeju, while Dong-seok continues to drive Ok-dong around in search of the reservoir....

‘Our Blues’ Season 1, Episode 19 Recap – “Ok-dong and Dong-seok 2”

June 11 2022

Episode 19 picks up where we left off, with Ok-dong and Chun-hee following Dong-seok so they can eat their requested breakfast. When he tries to...

‘Our Blues’ Season 1, Episode 18 Recap – “Ok-dong and Dong-seok 1”

June 5 2022

After watching Dong-seok go about his usual busy routine, we see him excitedly text Seon-a about how a surprise visit to Seoul may make her...

‘Our Blues’ Season 1, Episode 17 Recap – “Chun-hui and Eun-gi 2”

June 5 2022

After a day of work, Dong-seok is asked to take his mother to Mokpo, something he angrily refuses to do until it’s insisted upon. Elsewhere,...

‘Our Blues’ Season 1, Episode 16 Recap – “Chun-hui and Eun-gi 1”

May 30 2022

We start with Ok-dong gathering old belongings to burn, completely unbothered by Eun-hui’s attempts to stop her. But the doting market salesman does notice something:...

‘Our Blues’ Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – “Yeong-ok, Jeong-jun, and… 2”

May 28 2022

While eating with Jung-joon, Dong-seok talks about Seon-a’s video updates, wondering what they mean. He’s told it means that she knows he worries about her,...