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tvN Drama Start-Up with Nam Joo Hyuk and Suzy Drops Second Underwhelming Poster

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2020
Four characters posing for "Start-Up" poster.

Man, I can’t believe I’m going to have to say I like the first drama poster better because comparison and context does make a difference. Upcoming tvN drama Start-Up continues to putter along in promos, it’s like the production is goading me into bottom of the barrel expectations just so it can jump out and yell SURPRISE! when the drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Hana, Kim Sun Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Start Up, Suzy

First Dark Posters for OCN Thriller Drama Search with Jang Dong Yoon and Krystal

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2020
Military thriller movie poster with soldiers.

The Search is coming soon and I’m stoked for this new direction for male lead Jang Dong Yoon. Sageuk The Tale of Nokdu showed that he can do both cute and manly AT THE SAME TIME (so wow) and now he’s taking on the role of a search squadron commander stationed int he DMZ facing a dangerous monster-ish enemy that … Continue reading →

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

Queen of Makjang Screenwriter Im Sung Han of New Tales of Gisaeng and Princess Aurora Returns 2021 to TV Chosun Drama with Male Lead Sung Hoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 11, 2020
Korean drama posters featuring various characters.

Dang, I thought she retired or something but nope, guess she was just taking a break before staging a high profile comeback. Queen of super makjang K-dramas Im Sung Han will be returning to dramaland in early 2021 with a new format work. It will be a seasonal TV Chosun drama split into two 12-episode seasons, think US show style. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged New Tales of Gisaeng, Sung Hoon

New Poster and Stills for tvN Drama Tale of Gumiho with Lee Dong Wook, Jo Boa, and Kim Bum

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 11, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 10, 2020
Romantic fantasy drama poster featuring two characters.

I don’t know why but I totally get the Korean version of Twilight vibes from upcoming tvN drama Tale of Gumiho. From the posters to the styling of male lead Lee Dong Wook like a modern day vampire/gumiho hybrid, the drama production projects more style over substance (for now). The second poster is out and me no likey, I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Boa, Kim Bum, Lee Dong Wook, Tale of Gumiho

L Confirmed to Lead Sageuk KBS Drama Secret Royal Inspector with Kwon Nara, Lee Tae Hwan, and Lee Yi Kyung

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 11, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 11, 2020
Two young adults with stylish hairstyles.

KBS is going back to the youth sageuk as the network has confirmed the casting of upcoming Secret Royal Inspector. L will headline the drama along with female lead Kwon Nara and supporting male leads Lee Yi Kyung and Lee Tae Hwan. L plays the titular secret royal inspector who is assigned to investigate and root out corruption within the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Nara, L, Lee Tae Hwan, Lee Yi Kyung, Secret Royal Inspector

Episode 13 of Flower of Evil Gets 4.456% Ratings as Tides Turn Against Hyun Soo as Tension Ratchets Up

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 10, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 10, 2020
Two people having a serious conversation indoors.

HOMG how can they end this episode 13 of Flower of Evil on such a cliffhanger and then leave us waiting for another week! Grah, I now officially curse that COVID-19 production halt because this should have been a first episode before the next one help sooth some of my nerves. Yes yes, I know there is always a moment … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flower of Evil

Shin Mina Offered the Female Lead in K-drama I’m a Nurse, and a Human Too

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 10, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2020
Smiling woman in stylish outfit at event.

There is more casting news out of K-ent this week, a swap-a-roo for a medical healing genre drama. Shin Mina is in talks to headline I’m a Nurse, And a Human Too. Well of course a nurse is also a human, but the title is from a novel by a nurse discussing the travails of providing medical care but ofttimes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Shin Mina

Flower of Evil Makes Huge Ratings Leap in Episode 12 to 4.729% as Real Hee Sung Goes Serial Killery to Bring Back the Big Bad

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 10, 2020
Two tense characters and a startled man.

The one episode last week ended up being the adrenaline shot needed for tvN drama Flower of Evil to finally get the notice it deserves. Last week aired only episode 11 due to the production shut down to slow COVID-19 and this week’s first volley of the night was episode 12 which pulled no punches. We see real Hee Sung … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flower of Evil, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Chae Won

Lee Min Ki and Nana Pair Up for MBC Rom-com Drama Oh! Master

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2020
Two smiling individuals in cozy sweaters.

Well this is certainly out of left field. MBC has announced an upcoming rom-com titled Oh! Master and confirmed the leads to be Lee Min Ki and Nana. I know Nana is working hard to transform from idol to actress but this will be her fourth drama in two years after Kill It, Justice, and the most recent Memorials. Lee … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Min Ki, Nana, Oh Master

Jo In Sung in Talks for K-drama Moving Costarring Han Hyo Joo and Cha Tae Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2020
Actors at a promotional event, smiling together.

When I say Han Hyo Joo has the best luck when it comes to picking dramas and then she goes and lands what is currently the most high profile drama in production for 2021. She’s in talks for the fantasy drama Moving and now her two male leads are going to be Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun. The … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, Moving

Park Bo Gum Hard Carries Record of Youth as Episode 2 Increases Slightly to 6.802%

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2020
Group of friends and dramatic confrontations.

I was happy to see hardworking Park Bo Gum win yet another tvN time slot as Record of Youth premiered to the highest network time slot ratings for Mon-Tues, but after watching I realized viewers must’ve watched for the leads because I was so bored with the story and pacing. Episode 2 thankfully picked up, thanks to the leads meeting … Continue reading →

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

Filming Starts Netflix Drama Sea of Silence with Gong Yoo, Bae Doo Na, and Lee Yoon to be Produced by Jung Woo Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2020
Actors posing with a script in hand.

I don’t fault Lee Joon for looking like a happy schoolboy in the picture above, it must be totally cool to be in the presence and get to work with K-ent heavyweights. Filming is starting for Netflix sci-fi K-drama Sea of Silence (Sea of Tranquility) adapted from a short film. It will be executive produced by actor Jung Woo Sung … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Gong Yoo, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Joon, Sea of Silence

Park Bo Gum and Park So Dam’s Mon-Tues tvN Drama Record of Youth Records Premiere Ratings of 6.362%

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2020
Three scenes featuring young adults and interactions.

I just realized that Park Bo Gum has now officially won every single tvN drama time slot and he’s still so young! His new drama Record of Youth premiered today to take over the Mon-Tues time period and the first episode took in 6.362% ratings. It’s the highest ratings for tvN on the Mon-Tues block, and marks Park Bo Gum’s … Continue reading →

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

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