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

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – A Very Exciting Chapter

February 19 2023

This episode of Crash Course in Romance sometimes felt like it wanted to freshen up the plot. Haeng-seon (Jeon Do-yeon) and Chi-yeol (Jung Kyung-ho) are together, the...

‘Trolley’ Season 1 Ending Explained

February 15 2023

After a dramatic Episode 15, the finale of Trolley takes a more subdued turn. Full of reflection, accountability, and reconciliation, it’s a neatly wrapped hour of...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – A Phenomenal Chapter

February 13 2023

Complemented by an ending not precisely shocking but somewhat relieving, Episode 15 of Trolley was a triumph on every level. It nailed the political cynicism that...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 10 Recap – Picking Up The Pace

February 12 2023

After a steady start to the season, Crash Course in Romance really picked up the pace here with an excellent tenth installment. The plot about the killer...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 9 Recap – Crime Is Taking the Backseat

February 12 2023

Although the crime element of the story took a firm backseat here, there was still plenty of drama to be found in episode nine of...

Top 40 Highest-Rated Korean Dramas You Can’t Miss

February 10 2023

I thought it’d be handy to present the best and Highest-Rated Korean Dramas of all time according to their Nielsen rating on cable TV in...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 14 Recap – How Did Ji-hoon Really Die?

February 7 2023

Ahead of the finale, Trolley did an exciting job of answering a lot of burning questions, as well as giving us one final sucker punch of...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 13 Recap – Why Does Soo-bin Believe Ji-hoon Was Killed?

February 7 2023

Complete with revelations, twists, and everything in between, this episode of Trolley was as good as the show gets. It contained everything that made the series...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap – Setting The Scene For Future Chapters

February 5 2023

At the halfway point, Crash Course in Romance favored giving the viewer questions rather than answers. Was Hui-jae the man who shot Yi-sang (Ji Il-joo)? What will...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – A Fun Episode

February 5 2023

Although the plot doesn’t progress at any real palpable pace here, there was still a decent amount for the audience to sink their teeth into....

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 12 Recap – Why Does Joong-do Hold a Press Conference?

January 31 2023

There was a slightly uneven feel to this episode of Trolley, with its frantic nature coming across quite jarring at times, no matter how natural it...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – A Major Twist Ahead

January 30 2023

Coming back from its lunar new year break firing, Episode 11 brings with it plenty of drama, massive revelations, and a potentially huge twist. With...

Top 25 Best Korean Dramas on Netflix Of All Time

January 30 2023

Netflix is continuously investing in Korean dramas nowadays, to the point that there are hundreds of the country’s releases available on the streaming service. In...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – Who Is Hui-jae?

January 29 2023

Episode six of Crash Course in Romance was another fairly good installment, gliding by agreeably but without anything major to sink your teeth into. It’s nice that...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – A Light Chapter That Progresses Things

January 29 2023

Episode five of Crash Course in Romance was another steady affair. It had some intriguing moments, namely the teases that one police officer is going to dig...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – What Gets Hae-e Blacklisted?

January 23 2023

There’s plenty to talk about coming out of Crash Course in Romance episode four. For one, Chi-yeol (Jung Kyung-ho) is going to offer Hae-e the chance at...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Plenty of Plot Progression But Still Many Questions

January 22 2023

Although plodding at times, this episode of Crash Course in Romance gave viewers plenty in the form of plot progression. There are still plenty of questions, such...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 10 Recap – What Happens When Hye-joo’s Story Breaks?

January 17 2023

With a massively impactful finish, Trolley Episode 10 did an excellent job of building to its climax. There aren’t many questions left lingering, unlike in other installments,...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 9 Recap – What Makes Gwi-soon Upset?

January 16 2023

A far more subtle installment, Trolley Episode 9 gives us plenty of revelations yet places them strategically throughout the episode, instead of throwing in a major...

‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1 Review – A Breezy Watch with Interesting Depth

January 16 2023

The romantic comedy path is one well-trodden in the world of K-Dramas. Multiple shows belonging to this genre are released every year, with the occasional...