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Fantasy Action K-movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophet with Ahn Hyo Seob and Lee Min Ho Gear Up for July 23rd Release

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2025 by ockoalaJuly 10, 2025

The news out of South Korea’s movie market heralds what is on track to become the lowest grossing year in two decades for the industry. That’s not good and it’s already midway through summer and still no big blockbuster to talk about. That could change with the arrival on July 23rd of Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, the big budget high … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Chae Soo Bin, Jisoo, Lee Min Ho, Nana, Omniscient Reader, Omniscient Reader Viewpoint, Shin Sung Ho, The Prophet | 6 Replies

Netflix Animated Movie K-Pop Demon Hunters Becomes Biggest K-content Breakout of July 2025

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2025 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2025

So there were two big K-ent drops the last tw0 weeks, but an out-of-nowhere third arrival has claimed the throne on buzz and popularity. Netflix released Squid Game 3 at the end of June and last weekend top girl group Blackpink kicked off their world tour in South Korea. Both were expected to be the biggest K-content releases and got … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged K-Pop Demon Hunters | 5 Replies

Ahn Hyo Seob, Lee Min Ho, Chae Soo Bin, and Nana Gear Up for Part 1 of the Live Action Movie Adaptation of Omniscient Reader Viewpoint Releasing July 2025

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2025 by ockoalaJune 15, 2025
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It’s starting in earnest now, I mean the promos and preview for the K-movie live action adaptation of Omniscient Reader Viewpoint. The popular webtoon about a normal office worker reading an adventure apocalyptic webtoon which then turns into the live situation around him makes for a great live action take. Except that while I loved it when I read it … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Chae Boo Bin, Jisoo, Lee Min Ho, Nana, Omniscient Reader, Shin Seung Ho | 6 Replies

Shelved K-movie The Match with Lee Byung Hun and Yoo Ah In is an Unexpected Success Sitting at #3 in the 2025 Box Office to Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2025 by ockoalaMay 27, 2025
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China isn’t the only country releasing on-the-shelf projects recently, South Korea in late March released the K-movie The Match. It was supposed to be a tentpole and prestige production with two top actors in veteran Lee Byung Hun and a younger generation award winning star Yoo Ah In in an onscreen Go Match showdown between mentor and hot shot. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Lee Byung Hun, The Match, Yoo Ah In | 6 Replies

K-movie The Match Finally Airs After Yoo Ah In is Removed From Promos and Focus on Lee Byung Hun, and Another Long Shelved Yoo Ah In Movie Hi.5 Will Premiere This Coming June

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2025 by ockoalaApril 5, 2025
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The scandal and saga of K-actor Yoo Ah In‘s drug use arrest and prison sentence has come to an end. He was serving a one year sentence but had appealed the ruling, and earlier this year the high court changed his sentence to two years suspended so he was released from prison after serving just 5-months. The suspended sentence means … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hi.5, The Match, Yoo Ah In | 5 Replies

First Movie Trailer for Sci-fi Film Per Aspera Ad Astra with Dylan Wang and Victoria Song

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2025 by ockoalaMarch 5, 2025
Futuristic space scene with astronauts exploring.

After watching the entire debacle that is When the Stars Gossip recently, space and sci-fi is currently on my shit list or at least has made me intensely wary of it especially coming out of Asian productions. China will be airing a big budget space and sci-fi movie this July during the summer season titled Per Aspera Ad Astra is … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Dylan Wang, Per Aspera Ad Astra, Victoria Song

Hitman 2 with Kwon Sang Woo Rises in 2nd Week to Claim Top Spot in Korean Box Office as Dark Nuns 2 Experiences Steep Drop

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2025 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2025
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The first and second place contestants in the South Korean box office took a major change in position in the second weekend of release in direct competition between Dark Nuns and Hitman 2. In the first weekend Dark Nuns with Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Bin came in first with Hitman 2 starring Kwon Sang Woo in second, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Dark Nuns, Hitman 2, Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwon Sang Woo, Song Hye Kyo

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Movie Sets Certain Box Office Records in First Days But Slowing Rapidly in Tickets Sold

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2025 by ockoalaFebruary 7, 2025
Warrior in fur coat, dramatic background.

All movies are like this, the first days release box office are always due to expectation and the name recognition and allure of the cast/crew/production. After that it’s a dog race in actual quality keeping the reviews high and additional moviegoers coming in. I have such love for Louis Cha and his wuxia novels and anytime there is a high … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Kicks Off the Lunar New Year’s Day Box Office and Starts with Expected Two Extremes of Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 30, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 30, 2025
Two riders on horseback against a cloudy sky.

It’s a bummer this movie isn’t being streamed internationally along with the domestic China premiere on new year’s day this Wednesday because I am sooooo curious to see how HK wuxia veteran director Tsui Hark tackles his take on a segment of the novel of The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Fans have been saying it’s a new take or … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei

Exorcism Horror Thriller Movie Dark Nuns with Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Bin Top the South Korean Box Office on Premiere Weekend

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 27, 2025
Nuns interacting in various dramatic settings.

So maybe January rather than August, which is ghost month in many Asian cultures, is the new landing ground for South Korean horror movies. Last year Exhuma burst out of the gate to start off the year with a bang and now Dark Nuns is giving the box office a jolt to end January of this year. Starring Song Hye … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Dark Nuns, Jeon Yeo Bin, Song Hye Kyo

Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Da Fei Bring Their Own Take to Iconic Wuxia Characters Guo Jing and Huang Rong in New Posters for Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2025
Two characters on horseback in historical attire.

The countdown to the 2025 lunar new year day release of C-movie Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero is garnering so much attention in C-ent, thanks to the big name director and cast along with the record setting ticket presales. New posters arrived today with leads Xiao Zhan as Guo Jing and Zhuang Da Fei as Huang Rong … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero Directed by Tsui Hark Starring Xiao Zhan Becomes Fastest C-movie to Notch 10 million Presale Tickets

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2025
Dramatic scene from a martial arts film.

Yes, the economy sucks everywhere and the political climate is wonky so of course entertainment is down and has been on a decline. But it also means if the movie makers give the viewers what they want then the old adage of if you build it they will come remains true. This week is the start of the lunar new … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei

K-netizens Upset at Song Joong Ki and Lee Sung Min After Their Comments on the State of K-movies at the Media Event for Movie Bogota

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2025
Film poster featuring multiple intense faces.

It’s not a week in K-ent if there isn’t a scandal or upset feeling somewhere. But with K-pop, variety, movies, and dramas it doesn’t always hit a segment that I follow but this week it’s all over the movie promos for thriller arthouse flick Bogota: City of the Lost. The movie, starring Song Joong Ki and Lee Hee Joon, has … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bogata, Lee Sung Min, Song Joong Ki

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