Seven silver linings from Victoria s lockdowns: How chefs and restaurateurs made the pandemic work for them
Dani Valent
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It was the year that pushed the state s restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs to the brink. But bright spots have emerged that may change dining forever.
A year ago, a few weeks into our national COVID-19 lockdown, Victorian hospitality operators were already hoping to use pandemic-enforced disruption as an opportunity to create permanent, positive adjustments to an industry that has been notoriously tough on bodies, minds and balance sheets. A year and a couple more lockdowns later, the state is open, eating and – in some pockets at least – thriving.
Synopsis
Twenty years ago, Yoon Hwa-pyung (Kim Dong-wook), a young psychic born into a shaman family, learns about the powerful demon called Sohn (Guest). The demon is very powerful and possesses the power to control other demons and allow them to possess weak people. The possessed people then go mad, kill their families, and stab themselves in the eye. Hwa-pyung, Choi Yoon (Kim Jae-wook); a young boy born in a religious Catholic family, and Kang Kil-young (Jung Eun-chae); the daughter of a detective, fatefully meet when their families are killed by a demon.
Twenty years later, the demon killings started again. Hwa-pyung is now a taxi driver who uses his power to seek out possessed people in order to help them, Yoon is a Catholic priest who is talented in exorcism, and Kil-young is a detective who doesn t believe in ghosts. The trio meets again and tries to work together to defeat Sohn .
2020 has been a whirlwind of surprises whether good or bad, and most of us are probably glad to bid goodbye to the year that was. But in K-dramaland, the last year has produced some of the best dramas that kept our stay-at-home days well worth it and helped us escape into captivating stories. Aside from epic pairings, heart-stopping narratives, and unforgettable moments, here’s a list of fashionable characters that have made a mark in 2020 K-dramas:
Style Queens
Seo Ye Ji in “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”
Who can forget the outrageous yet lovable character that is Go Moon Young? From her whimsical dresses, over-the-top styling, and dreamy high fashion outfits, there’s nothing she can’t pull off. Her style is reminiscent of princesses and witches in fairy tales, much like her character who projects a fiercely guarded individual that just longs to feel loved and accepted. Her out-of-this-world clothes serve as armors that hide her true feelings, until one special person i
Pachinko star Lee Min Ho wishes fans on New Year with debonair BTS snaps in a suit from SBS Drama Awards 2020
In his first Instagram post of 2021, Lee Min-ho wished Minoz (fandom name) a Happy New Year by sharing some dapper BTS photos from the SBS Drama Awards 2020. Written By
Karishma Shetty 2882510 reads Mumbai Updated: January 4, 2021 03:26 am Pachinko star Lee Min Ho wishes fans on New Year with debonair BTS snaps in a suit from SBS Drama Awards 2020
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In some happy news for Minoz (fandom name) to kickstart 2021 on a very bright note, Lee Min-ho was bestowed with Top Excellence in Miniseries (Fantasy/Romance) award at the recently held SBS Drama Awards 2020 for his spectacular performance as Emperor Lee Gon in