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Lovely Runner Hits New Ratings High and Break 5% in Penultimate Episode 15 Ahead of Big Finale

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2024 by ockoalaMay 28, 2024
Romantic moments between a young couple.

It’s that time wuri fans of Lovely Runner. That hurts so good time when you can’t wait to see how your favorite drama ends but so sad it’s over after that without any more excitement in the week-to-week waits. The little drama that could hit a new ratings high of 5.297% in episode 15, the first time it broke 5% … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner

Lovely Runner Heads into Finale Week with Excitement and Releasing OST and Script Book Collector Sets for Fans

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2024 by ockoalaMay 26, 2024
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It’s been awhile since I’ve seen K-dramas release ancillary merch, that used to be so de rigueur during the era of probably 2008-2014, with super popular with the young fans drama producing DVD sets plus extra commentary, official OST CDs and maybe even fan concerts, and script books with annotations. NGL, I have some oldies but goodies in my closet … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner

Arrival of New Weekend Dramas Connection and Bitter Sweet Hell Can’t Shake Loose the May 2024 Doldrums in K-drama Offerings

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2024 by ockoalaMay 25, 2024
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There are actually three rather big name K-dramas that premiered in May 2024 but none so far have managed to capture the weekend ratings zeitgeist that was Queen of Tears in March and April, and even the cult fave sensation that is Lovely Runner on Mon-Tues. This weekend Connection with Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do aired on SBS Fri-Sat … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Atypical Family, Bitter Sweet Hell, Connection, Midnight Romance in Hagwon, Missing Crown Prince

Netizens Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Stacked Year of 2004 K-dramas Including Full House, Lovers in Paris, I’m Sorry I Love You, Love Story in Harvard, What Happened in Bali and Many More

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2024 by ockoalaMay 24, 2024
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The 2000’s were definitely the heyday of K-dramas, or what constituted the classic genre of K-dramas that spawned the Hallyu wave with Winter Sonata in 2002. But this year is 2024 and K-netizens are using it to reminisce on the 20th anniversary of the 2004 year of K-dramas which when you assemble together is basically a powerhouse year of epic … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Full House, I'm Sorry I Love You, Love Story in Harvard, Lovers in Paris, She is Nineteen, Sweet 18, What Happened in Bali

Suzy and Lee Jin Wook Cast in Healing K-movie 7 O’clock Lunch for the Broken Hearted

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2024 by ockoalaMay 23, 2024
Portraits of a woman and a man.

A new K-movie is shaping up and two of the main trio of leads got announced this week. Suzy and Lee Jin Wook will be reuniting as onscreen costars for the movie 7 O’clock Lunch for the Broken Hearted. It depicts three heartbroken people who gather for lunch and exchange mementoes of their failed relationships with each other. Through reminiscing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jin Wook, Suzy

SBS Police Thriller K-drama Connection with Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do Ready for Fri-Sat Premiere this Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2024 by ockoalaMay 23, 2024
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My relationship with procedural dramas is very season or mood dependent. When I’m in the mood I scarf up amazing works like Beyond Evil, Awaken (Night and Day), Train, and many of the really well made ones in recent years. But I haven’t been in the head space the last few months so even though the upcoming SBS Fri-Sat drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Connection, Jeon Mi Do, Ji Sung

tvN Mon-Tues Drama Lovely Runner Continues to Top May Buzz Rankings Heading into Finale Next Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2024 by ockoalaMay 21, 2024
Romantic moments between a young couple.

After the whirlwind March and April in K-drama land where Queen of Tears dominated, May has quieted down with just one buzzy drama. It remains Lovely Runner with Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok, nothing else in recent weeks has gotten either ratings or buzz not Atypical Family, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, or Chief Detective 1958. All this … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner

First Look at Fantasy K-drama Everything Will Come True at Script Reading Stills with Leads Kim Woo Bin and Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2024 by ockoalaMay 20, 2024
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This drama is scheduled for 2024 but we’re halfway done with the year already and it hasn’t gotten a definitive date. My guess is by year end maybe as a holiday season offering. Netflix fantasy K-drama Everything Will Come True released script reading stills of leads Kim Woo Bin and Suzy and both are serving all the right visuals and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Everything Will Come True, Kim Woo Bin, Suzy

Jung Hae In and Jung So Min Spotted Filming tvN Romance Drama Love Next Door From the Production Team of Hometown Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2024 by ockoalaMay 19, 2024
Actors featured for upcoming 2024 TV drama.

I don’t think this K-drama will arrive by summer time which is a shame because it feels like a warm breezy romance from the synopsis AND I am in desperate need for a heart gripping OTP and romance after finishing Queen of Tears. Currently filming romance drama Love Next Door (Mom’s Friend’s Son) could hit that sweet spot, starring two … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Jung So Min, Love Next Door

K-actresses Han So Hee and Yoona Walk the Red Carpet at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2024 by ockoalaMay 19, 2024
Woman in elegant dress at a red carpet event.

It’s time for the K-stars to descend on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and the first two are Han So Hee and Yoona. They walked the red carpet on the same day this Sunday and absolutely brought the classic K-dressing looks. Han So Hee was in a white dress and Yoona in a pink dress, colors that are favored among … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han So Hee, Yoona

Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok Record Joint Guest Appearance on Salon Drip to Air Day Before Finale of Lovely Runner

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2024 by ockoalaMay 17, 2024
Two people posing with peace signs.

Oh this should make fans of tvN Mon-Tues romance and time-travel drama Lovely Runner so so happy. The leads Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok have filmed their guest appearance on the show Salon Drip together and the episode will air the day before the finale episode of LR. This is the type of promo a popular show with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner

Jo Boa Joins Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Si Eun in K-drama Knock Off

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2024 by ockoalaMay 16, 2024
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So Kim Soo Hyun will be getting two new actress costars he’s never worked with before in his next drama Knock Off. Earlier it was announced that Kim Si Eun would be the female lead and now Jo Boa joins as the second female lead. Kim Si Eun is an up-and-comer with solid rising cred while Jo Boa has been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Bo Ah, Jo Boa, Kim Si Eun, Kim Soo Hyun, Knock Off

Kim Ji Won Shocked and Needed to be Shielded by Swarm of Fans and News Media as She Returns to Korea After Singapore Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2024 by ockoalaMay 15, 2024
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The post Queen of Tears popularity rise for female lead Kim Ji Won is no joke and she experienced it in a wild way this week upon her return to South Korea from attending a brand event for Bulgari in Singapore. She was legit shocked when she walked out the airport door and saw the throngs of fans and media … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won

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