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Unchained Love with Dylan Wang and Chen Yu Qi Debuts to 7.3 on Douban Ranking Surprisingly High for the Mostly Poor Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2023
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It’s been a week since period romance C-drama Unchained Love (Forbidden Love) premiered and the first Douban audience ratings are out of a decent 7.3. It seems high to be since the reviews have been more negative but then again male lead Dylan Wang has an extraordinary level of popularity and fandom loyalty and this drama isn’t that bad, The … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chen Yu Qi, Dylan Wang, Forbidden Love, Unchained Love

Netflix Revenge Drama The Glory Gets Rave Reviews for the Impeccable Casting of the High School Era Actors/Actresses in Visual Similarity and Performance

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2023
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You know something is well made when there are multiple areas to compliment, and for Netflix K-drama The Glory it’s been a nonstop discussion of the various aspects of the drama that are excellently done. One highlight is the seamless transition from the teenage high school cast to the adult cast through the drama flashbacks. each of the six younger … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The Glory

Audience Divided with Alchemy of Souls Season 2 as it Heads to Final Weekend Still Unable to Answer Basic World Building Questions

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2023
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I checked out of Alchemy of Souls after the first season but continued to watch season 2 as a casual bystander. Nothing that happens will upset me but I am curious to see what the Hong Sisters have in store and also whether the still loyal cadre of viewer fans are enjoying this season with the switched up female lead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Go Yoon Jung, Lee Jae Wook

Supporting Actor Jung Sung Il Playing Antagonist Lim Ji Yeon’s Husband is the Breakout Star of Kim Eun Sook’s Praised Revenge Drama The Glory

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 2, 2023
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Talk about great casting choice and the right moment for a break out for actor Jung Sung Il. After the first weekend of airing of Netflix drama The Glory, he is unanimously the breakout and what K-netizens are all buzzing about. A combination of manly charisma onscreen and an unexpectedly great chemistry with female lead Song Hye Kyo in their … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Sung Il, The Glory

Kim Hye Yoon Keeps Winning 2022 Best New Actress Awards in the Film Category Thanks to Movie Girl on a Bulldozer

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 1, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2022
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Some viewers were perplexed why already female lead status young actress Kim Hye Yoon would take a second female lead role in jTBC drama Snowdrop but I always thought she was aiming to keep challenging herself first and foremost. She’s poised to really breakout in Chungmuro this year following her cult favorite breakout in television three years ago for Extraordinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim Hye Yoon

KBS 2022 Year End Drama Awards Makes Lemonade Out of Lemons with Joint Daesang Winners in Joo Sang Wook and Lee Seung Gi

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 1, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2023
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Alirghty Airens, please explain what the heck is going on with Lee Seung Gi and his shaved head look? Is it a bout of lice, a second go-around in military service, for a new acting projects, or most likely heralding a new year new start? I was mostly interested in how round is head looked (so cute!) to care about … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Sang Wook, Lee Seung Gi

Kim Eun Sook Penned K-drama The Glory with Song Hye Kyo Debuts to #9 Worldwide Netflix Chart and Positive Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 1, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2022
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Oh what a relief for the entire production involved for ambitious revenge K-drama The Glory, written by Kim Eun Sook and starring A-list actress Song Hye Kyo. The drama premiered it’s first season 8-episode drop on Netflix last Friday December 31st and over the weekend got to #9 on the Netflix worldwide rankings. Earlier in the week debut J-dorama Alice … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Do Hyun, Song Hye Kyo, The Glory

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