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Mu Duk Takes Life Into Her Own Hands Once Again as Alchemy of Souls Episode 10 Rises to Nearly Breaking 7% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2022
Character in historical attire performing various actions.

This really was a filler week for Alchemy of Souls but it ended up being much needed. The first 8 episodes were such fast paced action and plot progression its a breath of fresh air to see the youngsters being young and adorable with no life and death stakes. Mu Duk passes the servant test to enter Songrim thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook

K-netizens Discuss 4 Popular Male Leads in the ’94 Line Slated for Military Enlistment Next Year in 2023

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2022
Young man in a gray jacket, focused expression.

I’m the type to get things done as early as possible especially things that are not fun but still need to get it over with. If I were a dude in South Korea I would enlist as early as possible but for entertainers it’s definitely a shot in the dark either way. Enlist early and start the arduous star road … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Tae Oh, Kim Min Kyu, Nam Joo Hyuk, Song Kang

Kim Se Jung Channels All Her Judo Passion and Energy into Creating Today’s Webtoon in New Drama Poster and Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2022
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The promos are really heating up for upcoming SBS Fri-Sat drama Today’s Webtoon, adapted from the manga Juhan Shuttai which was adapted already into the J-dorama Sleepeeer Hit! in 2016. I hear webtoons are SO POPULAR in South Korea as it’s daily or multiple times a week updates and easy to read on cell phones while commuting on trains so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Today's Webtoon

Alchemy of Souls Takes an Action Breather in Episode 9 to Enjoy Wook’s Ascension into Wizarding School and Lets Mu Duk Chill with Her Trio of Guys Interested in Her

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2022
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Last week’s two episodes of Alchemy of Souls were a whirlwind and there was also the news about Part 2 that sent viewers into a tizzy so it’s nice that this Saturday’s episode 9 was a total slow break. Half the episode was spent at the gisaeng house celebrating Wook’s entry into Songrim, which is basically the Hogwarts of this … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls

Park Eun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, and Kang Ki Young Exhibit Playful Chemistry in Photo Booth as Extraordinary Attorney Woo Wraps Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2022
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I don’t know if anyone in the cast and crew knew they were sitting on a goldmine when they signed up for Extraordinary Attorney Woo. That’s the best kind of success, unexpected and from a product made with love and care that is being appreciated. The drama wrapped filming this week, so it has plenty of time to make post-production … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Ki Young, Kang Tae Oh, Park Eun Bin

Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang Confirmed for MBC Fantasy Romance Drama Season of Kkok Du

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2022
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Man, I wish I had both Im Soo Hyang‘s work ethic and her ability to keep getting cast in drama after drama when it comes to my own work streak. She doubled up this past June with SBS drama Woori the Virgin and MBC drama Doctor, Lawyer and now she’s not even done with that drama yet and will be … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Soo Hyang, Kim Jung Hyun, Season of Kkok Du

Ji Sung Times Two Chases After a Long Buried Truth in Tense and Action Packed Second Preview for tvN Drama Adamas

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2022
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Okay, this is totally the handiwork of the Kairos PD! Like, it has all the trappings of being just as awesome with a different twisty story. The new preview out is da bomb, so sleek and yet thrumming with just below the surface emotion. Ji Sung plays twin brothers (a walk in the park for him) investigating a decades old … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Adamas, Ji Sung

Revisiting Yumi’s Relationship with Woong and Babi Ahead of Her Second Chance Choice with Both in Yumi’s Cells 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2022
Couples sharing affectionate moments together.

I’m surprised that I liked Yumi’s Cells 2 this much, I thought it would be a nice watch but never expected to be so emotionally invested. All praise not just to Kim Go Eun‘s delicate and lovely acting but to how the production continued to develop her cells and take us along that emotional journey. New stills are out for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Bo Hyun, Jinyoung, Kim Go Eun, Yumi's Cells

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Production Approached by Multiple Offers for US Remake and Leading Lady Park Eun Bin’s CF Price Doubles Since Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2022
Young woman in a brown blazer looking up.

The success of ENA drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo isn’t just a domestic South Korea event, on July 14th Flixpatrol has it number 6 on the worldwide top 10 streaming TV shows on Netflix so it’s getting worldwide views as well. K-news is reporting that the production has received offers from multiple platforms to remake the drama for the US market … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Park Eun Bin

Kim Se Jung Beams on the Set of Today’s Webtoon After Getting Coffee Truck Support from Veteran Grandpa Lee Deok Hwa with Call Out to A Business Proposal

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2022
Woman in blanket posing by food truck.

Holy heck this is too cute not to share. K-actress Kim Se Jung rolled from A Business Proposal right into filming her next drama Today’s Webtoon before she can even fully bask in the success of that unexpectedly delightful rom-com confection. Lucky she took some of the happy connections with her as this week she received a coffee truck support … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Se Jung, Lee Deok Hwa

ENA Drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo Explodes to 9.128% Ratings in Episode 5 and Enters How High Can This Go Territory

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2022
Woman in a blue sweater, underwater theme.

If you like whales, smart female leads, awkward bumbling cuteness, and a satisfying resolution each and every episode then come on down to join the Extraordinary Attorney Woo party! This Wednesday’s episode 5 almost doubled the previous episode with an astronomical 9.128%. It’s high for any cable network, usually jTBC and tvN gets these numbers a few times a year, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Tae Oh, Park Eun Bin

Kim So Hyun Shares SNS Update with Fans Showcasing Simple Elegant Summer Style

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2022
Dramatic dialogue between two characters.

Well this is a nice surprise, I haven’t seen much of K-actress Kim So Hyun in recent months but this week she updated her SNS with lots of pretty pictures. She shared a close up and two additional pictures showing her hanging out at a cafe. She’s wearing a simple black tank top with tan linen pants, a very pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun

Coupang Play Increases 600K Subscribers Since Premiering K-drama Anna with Suzy and Vaults to Third Largest Streaming Platform in South Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2022
Woman in elegant attire with soft lighting.

Call it the Suzy effect much like Park Eun Bin is rocketing the formerly unknown cable network ENA to superstardom thanks to her new drama. Streaming network Coupang Play is having a banner month thanks to K-drama Anna starring Suzy, Jung Eun Chae, and Kim Joon Han. It got great reviews for the directing by the female PD and also … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Anna, Suzy

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