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 2 Recap

January 16 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Crash Course in Romance Season 1 Episode 2, “Probability of Encountering Your Enemy at Your Worst,” which contains spoilers....

Crash Course in Romance Season 1 Episode 1 Recap

January 15 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Crash Course in Romance Season 1 Episode 1, “You and I, the Intersection of Two Universes”, which contains spoilers....

Trolley Season 1 Episode 8 recap – what does Hye-joo find?

January 11 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Trolley Season 1 Episode 8, which contains spoilers. At the halfway mark, Trolley decided to leave viewers with plenty of questions....

Trolley Season 1 Episode 7 Recap – how does Joong-do deal with his wife’s past?

January 10 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Trolley Season 1 Episode 7, which contains spoilers. Although today’s ending wasn’t quite as shocking as others, Trolley Season 1...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Ending Explained

January 8 2023

Complete with a surprisingly happy ending, as well as a very good overall conclusion to proceedings, Alchemy of Souls season 2 wrapped up excellently with Episode...

Trolley Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – why does Seung-hee dislike Hye-joo?

January 4 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Trolley Season 1 Episode 6, which contains spoilers. Not only does Trolley maintain a consistent level of quality, but it also...

Trolley Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – why is Hye-joo called a murderer?

January 3 2023

We recap the Netflix K-Drama series Trolley Season 1 Episode 5, which contains spoilers. Although every episode of Trolley ends with some form of hook for the...

Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Recap – How Is The Blood Parasite Removed From Seo Yul?

January 1 2023

With Seo Yul (Hwang Min-hyun) recovered, Jin Mu (Jo Jae-yoon) desperate to retain the Crown Prince’s loyalty, and Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) determined to protect...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Why Does Ki-young Wish to Sever Ties with Yoo-sin?

December 28 2022

With plenty of questions starting to arise and character links becoming clearer, Trolley is doing a fine job of blending wider intrigue with ongoing drama. The...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – How Does Joong-do Cope with Seung-kyu’s Death?

December 27 2022

Although not overly intense, this episode of Trolley Season 1, Episode 3 does a smart job of building up its set of characters. Hye-joo’s (Jung Yi-joo)...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap – What Happened To So-i?

December 26 2022

Thanks to a jaw-dropping ending and generally well-built structure, this episode of Alchemy of Souls was delivered on all fronts. Now, there are plenty of...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap – Why Does Jang Uk Visit Jinyowon?

December 25 2022

Although nothing overly noteworthy directly happens here, Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 5 still does enough to advance the plot interestingly. Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) ...

‘Trolley’ Season 1 Review – A Fascinating Politically-Tinged Melodrama

December 21 2022

Mixing the cynical, tactical, cutthroat grandeur of politics with a wide-reaching tragic accident, Trolley provides viewers with a concept that is instantly intriguing. At its...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – How Does Joong-do Respond to his Son’s Death?

December 21 2022

Episode 1 of Trolley was right to call itself a prelude because this instalment really upped the stakes. With numerous threads now being sewn, there’s...

‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – What Happened to Ji-hoon?

December 20 2022

Straight away, Trolley wasted no time giving viewers an engrossing twist by revealing the death of Joong-do’s (Park Hee-soon) son, Ji-hoon (Jung Taek-hyeon). It opens...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap – How Does Bu-yeon Survive?

December 18 2022

Thanks to season two’s brisker pace, Alchemy of Souls has a nearly relentless excitement to it. Dynamics are continuously changing, storylines are progressing quickly, and there’s a...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – What Did Bu-yeon Reveal?

December 18 2022

In episode 3 of season 2, Alchemy of Souls successfully ups the excitement levels. Punctuated with an ending bound to get people talking, this chapter really...

‘Behind Every Star’ Season 1, Episode 12 Recap and Ending Explained

December 14 2022

Both excitingly and disappointingly, some of the more interesting developments of Behind Every Star came right at the end of the season. The open ending left plenty...

‘Behind Every Star’ Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – What Does Hyun-joo Decide to Do with Her Future?

December 13 2022

In the penultimate episode of Behind Every Star, the usually contained narrative centered around a real-life actor bled nicely into the main storyline. The overarching message...

‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 Review – A Welcome Return to Daeho

December 12 2022

In Alchemy of Souls season 2, we’re three years into the future, and plenty has changed in Daeho. Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) is no longer the...