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Lee Yoo Ri and Yeon Jung Hoon’s Channel A Melodrama Lies of Lies Sets New Network Ratings Record with 4.276% in Episode 4

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2020
Family portrait reflecting love and secrets.

It’s not hard to root for a wronged woman, and a wronged mom makes it double the edge. Recently premiered Channel A makjang drama Lies of Lies (hahaha even the title is so makjang) recorded a 4.276% ratings in the most recently aired episode 4. That’s the highest ratings ever for a Channel A drama and there is so many … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Yoo Ri, Lies of Lies, Yeon Jung Hoon

Eric, Yoo In Na, and Im Joo Hwan Make Striking First Impression in Poster and Teaser for MBC Drama The Spies Who Loved Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2020
Three characters from a spy drama series.

Oooooh, I really love this poster. It’s not groundbreaking but it’s very striking and frames the leads beautifully in gorgeous primary colors. MBC‘s next romance drama will be The Spies Who Loved Me, taking over the time slot from When I was Most Beautiful. I haven’t heard much about it as it was quietly filming last few months but it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eric, Im Joo Hwan, The Spies Who Loved Me, Yoo In Na

Coffee Prince 13th Anniversary Reunion Drops 2nd Teaser as Cast Members Pair Off to Reminisce

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2020
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The wait was all worth it, that Coffee Prince leads Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye have never worked together again after CP so that we can get this perfect moment. If they worked together again post CP it could be a project that sucks and ruins our memories but now we just take a walk down the memory like … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Coffee Prince, Gong Yoo, Kim Dong Wook, Kim Jae Wook, Lee Seon Kyun, Yoon Eun Hye

Park Seo Joon to Cameo in Record of Youth and His Agency May Sign Free Agent Kim Yoo Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2020
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Big news around K-actor Park Seo Joon this week and both are very positive. He’s revealed to be cameo-ing in the currently airing tvN drama Record of Youth, as he worked with the screenwriter in One Warm Word and also male lead of RoY Park Bo Gum guest starred in his most recent drama Itaewon Class. I feel like the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung, Park Seo Joon, Record of Youth

Episode 14 of Flower of Evil Hits New Ratings High of 4.767% as Hyun Soo and Ji Won Stay Aligned to Capture Accomplice Baddie Hee Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2020
Emotional confrontation between two characters.

Wed-Thurs tvN drama Flower of Evil is in its final bloom, just two more episodes left after today’s episode 14. Truth be told the intensity has waned a bit for, lost the luster of the early Is-He-Isn’t-He mystery along with the conviction that Hyun Soo is the smartest of them all. Episode 14 felt like he was human, just like … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flower of Evil, Jang Hee Jin, Kim Ji Hoon, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Chae Won

Lee Yoo Bi in Talks for 2021 Sageuk Drama Joseon Exorcist with Male Leads Jang Dong Yoon and Kam Woo Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2020
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There’s a whole lot of new casting news around upcoming SBS K-drama Joseon Exorcist which had earlier confirmed male leads Jang Dong Yoon and Kam Woo Sung, with Park Sung Hoon as the third male lead. Lee Yoo Bi has been offered the female lead and I love this casting which would be her drama return since A Poem a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Joseon Exorcist, Jung Hye Sung, Kam Woo Sung, Kim Dong Joon, Lee Yoo Bi, Park Sung Hoon

Record of Youth Records Another Ratings Increase to 7.823% in Episode 4 as Hye Joon Gets His First Acting Break

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2020
Friends enjoying food and drinks together.

I continue to enjoy tvN Mon-Tues drama Record of Youth but am rather intrigued by the steady ratings increase. It’s gone up in every episode so far and this Tuesday’s episode 4 hit 7.823%. It’s slow and sincere and I enjoy watching male lead Hye Joon, his family and their individual interactions, and the friendship development of the OTP. But … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Bo Gum, Park So Dam, Record of Youth

Memory Laden First Teaser for the Coffee Prince 13th Anniversary Reunion Led by Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2020
Four people reacting in various scenarios.

The cast of 2007 K-drama Coffee Prince is one of the most successful collection of actors and actresses, on top of the drama being a ratings hit and Hallyu winner. Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye followed up CP with many more hits and all the supporting stars have gone on to become leads in their own right including Lee … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Coffee Prince, Gong Yoo, Kim Dong Wook, Kim Jae Wook, Lee Seo, Yoon Eun Hye

Jang Dong Yoon and Krystal in Tense Hunting Mode for New Posters and Teasers for OCN Drama Search

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2020
Military thriller poster with dark background.

This coming weekend’s new episodes of OCN drama Missing: The Other Side will be preempted due to the earlier production halt to slow down a COVID-19 resurgence. That means follow up drama Search will add another week before its premiere on October 24th, just in time to deliver some scares before Halloween. The production released three new posters and two … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Krystal, Search

Record of Youth Records 7.200% Ratings as Park Bo Gum Continues to Pursue His Acting Dreams with Plenty of Emotional Cheerleading Around Him

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2020
Two friends interacting in a modern cafe.

I continue like but not yet love tvN Mon-Tues drama Record of Youth. I’m more curious over how Park Bo Gum as Hye Joon can keep hard carrying a drama this successfully, as episode 3 increased from last week to hit 7.200% AGB nationwide viewership. Well okay, he had a bit of help from Grandpa as viewers are living their … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Park Bo Gum, Park So Dam, Record of Youth

Seo Hyun Jin in Talks for 2021 K-drama You Are My Spring Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2020
Woman in a red dress sitting elegantly.

Cools beans, I love this casting news! K-actress Seo Hyun Jin is in talks to make a K-drama comeback in early 2021 with the show You are My Spring Day. It’s from the screenwriter of Bubblegum and the PD of The King: Eternal Monarch and Mr. Sunshine. I had problems with PD-nim in The King but ultimately chalked it up … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Seo Hyun Jin

Kim Ji Hoon is Scary Sexy as the Serial Killer in Flower of Evil Whether Digging Holes or Post Coma

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2020
Person sitting in garden, holding a shovel.

I have to commend the casting director of Flower of Evil, to convince a male lead like Kim Ji Hoon to join the cast as the big bad was a stroke of genius because you need an actor that’s able to match Lee Jun Ki‘s intensity and charisma onscreen. Basically all our worries that Hyun Soo was a serial killer … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flower of Evil, Kim Ji Hoon

Song Joong Ki Comeback Drama Vincenzo Adds Plenty of Talented Supporting Leads in Choi Young Joon, Yang Kyung Won, Jo Han Chul, and Kim Yeo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2020
Man with short hair wearing a white shirt.

I feel the Song Joong Ki influence is so strong for his upcoming drama comeback with tvN series Vincenzo. So many of his costars have worked with him before and I’m sure when the drama airs I’ll spot even more. Song Joong Ki is the titular Vincenzo with female lead Jeon Yeo Bin and second male leads Taecyeon and Kwak … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Young Joon, Jo Han Chul, Kim Yeo Jin, Vincenzo, Yang Kyung Won

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