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tvN Sageuk Drama Asadal Chronicles Scheduled for Broadcast in Seasons Like US Shows

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2019
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Filming is still underway for the fully pre-produced upcoming tvN sageuk drama Asadal Chronicles with Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, Jang Dong Gun, and Kim Ok Bin and its clear the production team is mapping out a new strategy. K-ent is reporting that Asadal will be broadcast in “seasons” which is how US shows air, and also how the Netflix produced … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Asadal Chronicles

Male Lead Choi Jin Hyuk Unavailable to film 4-episode Extension for SBS Drama An Empress’s Dignity

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2019
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The surprising early on success of SBS Wed-Thurs drama An Empress’s Dignity has let to the network ill-advisedly deciding on an extension, coming at a time when it’s ratings have dropped and now been eclipsed by KBS drama What’s Up Poong Sang (Liver or Die). Empress was a wacky over-the-top romp from the beginning starting with character actor Tae Hang … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged An Empress's Dignity, Choi Jin Hyuk, Jang Nara, Shin Sung Rok

Yeo Jin Goo in Talks to be IU’s Leading Man in Hong Sisters Fantasy Drama Hotel de Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2019
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Now this is a potential drama pairing straight outta “come again, what now?” territory. Yeo Jin Goo, who is currently headlining the hit tvN sageuk The Crowned Clown, is reportedly in talks for the Hong Sisters‘ upcoming fantasy drama Hotel de Luna. The leading lady is the already confirmed IU so I’m leaning towards Yeo Jin Goo passing because I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel De Luna, Yeo Jin Goo

SBS Action Drama Vagabond Releases New OTP Still of Leads Lee Seung Gi and Suzy for Valentine’s Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2019
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The production team of upcoming SBS drama Vagabond has definitely mastered the slow burn of the teaser. They release stills and trailers deliberately in tandem with holidays, keeping it nicely spaced apart yet consistently paced. The latest new drama still shows leads Lee Seung Gi and Suzy smiling during a pause in filming during the Morocco overseas shoot portion. She’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Vagabond

tvN Drama When the Devil Calls Your Name Finalizes Cast of Jung Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, Lee Seol, and Lee El

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 13, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2019
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Talk of drama reunions are almost always about the leads in a romantic setting but occasionally the bromance reunion pops up in discussion. Charismatic and talented male leads Jung Kyung Ho and Park Sung Woong must have loved working together on last year’s Life on Mars K-drama remake of the UK show because they are confirmed for the upcoming tvN … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyung Ho, Lee El, Lee Seol, Park Sung Woong

tvN Rom-com Her Private Life Rounds Out Main Cast with Lee Kyu Hyung, Kim Bora, and One

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 13, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 13, 2019
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I just want to pinch myself with this casting for upcoming spring tvN rom-com Her Private Life, it just keeps getting better and better. With confirmed leads Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young, the usual love triangle will be filled out by charismatic actor Lee Kyu Hyung most recently making waves in Life and Prison Playbook. Joining the main … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Her Private Life, Kim Bora, Lee Kyu Hyung, ONE

Joo Ji Mo and Han Ye Seul Attend Script Reading for SBS Drama The Big Issue and Start Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 12, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 12, 2019
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I thought SBS Wed-Thurs drama An Empress’s Dignity would prove to the outlier of the recent years big three network’s prime time drama slump but alas after a surprising start it’s since fallen in ratings after the writing reportedly got crazier and the network decided to milk it by extending by four episodes. That means we won’t see the next Wed-Thurs … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ye Seul, Joo Jin Mo, The Big Issue

First Look at Jang Ki Yong and Nana in OCN Drama Kill It

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 12, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 13, 2019
Actors at a scripted reading session.

K-actor Jang Ki Yong is clearly primed to be the next It Boy in drama land and I’m fine with that. He toiled in bit parts and supporting roles for four years before his breakout as one of the antagonists in tvN drama My Ahjusshi and followed that up with his first leading role in the low rated Come and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Ki Yong, Nana

Three New Mon-Tues Dramas Premiere with Haechi on SBS, tvN with The Light in Your Eyes, and MBC has Item

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 12, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 12, 2019
"Two groups of characters from a drama."

It was a busy Monday in K-drama land with three new dramas arriving to shake up the viewing options. SBS premiered sageuk Haechi with Jung Il Woo and Go Ara, taking in 6.0% and 7.1% ratings. MBC dropped Item with Joo Ji Hoon, Jin Se Yeon, and Kim Kang Woo which got ratings of 4.0% and 4.9%. The holdover was … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Haechi, Item, The Light in Your Eyes

After 6 episodes tvN Sat-Sun Drama Romance is a Bonus Book Stays Steady in 4%-5% Ratings with Positive Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2019
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K-actor Lee Jong Seok‘s last few dramas were all with leading ladies I really liked with Pinocchio, W: Two Worlds, and While You Were Sleeping, hence my doubled desire to watch those dramas. With his most recent tvN Sat-Sun drama Romance is a Bonus Book, I’m so meh with Lee Na Young that I tried to hype myself up to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young, Romance is a Bonus Book

Ahn Hyo Seob Confirmed as Leading Man Opposite Park Bo Young in tvN Drama Abyss

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2019
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This is great casting news to start off the second weekend of February 2019, not super high profile but definitely welcome along the lines of rising stars getting elevated to leading roles. Ahn Hyo Seob has been confirmed for tvN fantasy drama Abyss opposite Park Bo Young, and for this baby-faced actress who has been acting in movies and dramas … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Abyss, Ahn Hyo Seob

The Well-dressed Cast of MBC Drama Item Hold Press Conference Ahead of Monday Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2019
"Group of six people at an event."

If all else fails with MBC Mon-Tues drama Item, at least the entire cast showed up at the press conference dressed to impress. I was legit bowled over by every single main cast member dressing for the occasion, with male lead Joo Ji Hoon even going above and beyond and bringing actual style to the proceedings. I LOVE his soft … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

jTBC Mon-Tues Drama The Light in Your Eyes with Han Ji Min, Kim Hye Ja, and Nam Joo Hyuk Sure to Wring Tears

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2019
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I think K-actress Han Ji Min is a more capable version of Shin Se Kyung to me, I don’t think they are consistently a good actress but when they hit on the right role it can be magical in how good they deliver onscreen. Shin Se Kyung is like a 2 out of 10 for me so far whereas Han … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Kim Hye Ja, Nam Joo Hyuk, The Light in Your Eyes

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