Desi Puji Lestari

Desi Puji Lestari currently serves as a reviewer for South Korean films and dramas at Bacaterus.com. She has been working in the writing field, particularly content writing, since 2010.

After relocating from Purwakarta to Bandung, Desi spent approximately four years at a publishing service, writing for various Indonesian websites. During this time, she also had the chance to work as an editor, proofreader, and coordinator for freelance writers.

While Desi writes on a diverse range of topics, she has recently found enjoyment in reviewing South Korean films and dramas. As a fan of Korean dramas since 2004, she considers writing reviews for these productions a bonus. In her opinion, watching and reviewing South Korean dramas and films that pay attention to story details and feature polished writing is akin to having a delightful outing.

Nevertheless, as a newcomer to the field of reviewing South Korean films and dramas, Desi continually seeks knowledge about cinematography-related terms and concepts. She also makes a point to read reviews from various other critics in the same genre.

Desi enjoys experimenting with new, easy, and simple recipes. She finds that cooking, especially when the results are delicious, can be a refreshing mental activity. Consequently, she is often drawn to watching cooking shows, be they documentaries, dramas, or films from South Korea or other countries. Some of her favorite food-themed series, films, and documentaries include Little Forest (2018), the Izakaya Bottakuri series (2018), and The God of Ramen (2013).

In addition to her love for cooking and anything related to food, Desi has a penchant for writing about her personal experiences. She frequently shares her thoughts and feelings on her blog. This hobby has significantly influenced her taste in dramas and movies. Desi deeply appreciates and is often captivated by productions with meaningful narratives and dialogues, which need not be poetic, but simply profound.

Favorite Movies

Desi has some favorite movies such as The Shawshank Redemption (1994), August Rush (2007), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005), Hope (2013), A Taxi Driver (2017), Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission (2019), Little Forest (2018), Reply 1988 (2015), Hospital Playlist 1&2 (2020-2021), Prison Playbook (2017) and Our Beloved Summer (2021).