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Netflix Drama Gyeongseong Creature Wraps Two Part Run with Teaser for Season 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2024
Historical drama with armed characters in conflict.

So Netflix split the airing of K-drama Gyeongseong Creature into a two week break but it was still the same season and series, not a season 1 and season 2 situation. The goal seemed to be to mirror The Glory where the first part was such a hit it really buoyed excitement and viewership for the second half. Unfortunately this … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gyeongseong Creature, Han So Hee, Park Seo Joon

Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun Match Wits and Contrasting Styles in SBS Police Drama Flexx Cop

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2024
Promotional poster for "Reversal X" series.

So it’s a fresh pairing for upcoming SBS drama Flexx Cop, with Ahn Bo Hyun getting his top billed male lead role opposite last year’s breakout from Reborn Rich supporting actress Park Ji Hyun. The drama released posters, stills, and previews and honestly it looks good. Ahn Bo Hyun is doing the rich confident kinda douchey cop with Park Ji … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Bo Hyun, Flexx Cop, Park Ji Hyun

The Star Studded Contingent of Namoo Actors Stars Show Off Office Life in Vogue Korea January 2024 Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 5, 2024
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K-ent agency Namoo Actors has in the past and currently repped many of my favorite stars and is one of the larger agencies in South Korea. The agency gathered many of its actors and actresses together for a Vogue Korea pictorial to kick off January 2024. I spot my love Lee Jun Ki looking fine as usual, there is Song … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Hyo Jin, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Jung Ha, Lee Na Eun, Lee Yoon Ji, Noh Jeong Eui, Seohyun, Song Kang

Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik Lead Group of Burned Out Doctors in Drama and Character Posters for Dr. Slump

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2024
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The just passed Christmas and New Year holiday block is hopefully a time to rest, relax, and recharge. But sometimes it feels like work as well to see friends and family or even traveling for vacation can be work in terms of expenses and effort. I’m just vibing that adulting is hard even when one has breaks and the doctor … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kong Seung Ha, Park Hyung Sik, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Park

Shin Mina, Kim Young Dae, and Lee Sang Yi Confirmed for Rom-com Drama Because I Want No Loss

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2024
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New year new K-drama confirmation to kick off anticipation for the already announced dramas in the line up. A reunion and a noona-dongsaeng romance will happen in the same drama, with the rom-com Because I Want No Loss (Because I Don’t Want to Lose) will star Shin Mina, Kim Young Dae, and Lee Sang Yi. For Shin Mina nd Lee … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi

Jung Hae In and Jung So Min Confirmed for Rom-com K-drama Mom’s Friend’s Son

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2024
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So with this confirmation the drama has vaulted to the top of my most excited for K-drama of 2024, yay! After earlier casting news, this week its confirmed that Jung Hae In and Jung So Min will be the leads of rom-com K-drama Mom’s Friend’s Son. This will be Jung Hae In’s first rom-com drama since his debut ten years … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Jung So Min, Mom's Friend's Son

New Mon-Tues K-dramas Marry My Husband and Love Song for Illusion Premieres First Week of New Year

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2024
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So I hope everyone has emerged from the celebratory and/or travel two week long fog that is Christmas through New Year and the daily routine has returned. Two new K-dramas in the Mon-Tues time slot premiered to kick off 2024 drama watching, with Marry My Husband on tvN and KBS dropping sageuk Love Song for Illusion. Marry My Husband with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Love Song for Illusion, Marry My Husband

Ro Woon Criticized for Poor Hosting Skills at 2023 KBS Year End Drama Awards and Winning Acting Award Over Kim Dong Wook

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 2, 2024
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It’s a bad week to be Ro Woon but this too shall pass as it’s not the biggest faux pas. The actor attended and co-hosted the 2023 KBS Drama Awards and received criticism for both. For the hosting, he was dogged for being stuff and reading off the teleprompter when his other co-hosts were natural and conversational with this hosting. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Dong Wook, Ro Woon

K-ent Reporters Turn to Covering Lee Seon Kyun’s Alleged Blackmail by Two Women Who Were Friends After Meeting in Jail

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 30, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 30, 2023
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So this story if true sounds so plausible and probably happens often to rich and powerful men who have something he wants to keep from becoming public. K-ent is reporting on the alleged blackmail that resulted in Lee Seon Kyun‘s alleged drug use coming to light in early October and subsequently the text messages between him and the bar Madam. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seon Kyun

Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye Embark on a Doctor Sabbatical to Find Picturesque Romance in Dr. Slump

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 30, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2023
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So this looks a lot better from the preview than the posters and stills promos thus far. I was worried Dr. Slump would be like another burn out from job former classmates fall in love drama Law Cafe which was just so stagnant and localized and despite having two leads I love did not create alchemy together. The teaser for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dr. Slump, Park Hyung Sik, Park Shin Hye

The K-ent Reporters Associations Votes Hwang Jung Min, Lee Dong Hwa, and Song Joong Ki Among Top Most Rude Stars in Movie Interview Circuit

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 29, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 28, 2023
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Dang, the claws are out with the entertainment reports in South Korea haha. I don’t know if they just DGAF but this seems like a way to burn bridges with stars. The K-ent reports voted for this year’s rudest intervewee among the stars and number 1 goes to top movie actor Hwang Jung Min who has refused to do any … Continue reading →

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K-ent Reports that Both Lee Jong Seok and Go Min Si Have Declined Rom-com Drama I am Against My Own Romance

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 26, 2023
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So this news is surprising but I won’t read too too much into it yet. K-net this week reported that both Lee Jong Seok and Go Min Si have declined the drama I am Against My Own Romance at the same time. The drama is from the PD of Descendants of the Sun and has pre production buzz due to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Min Si, Lee Jong Seok

Dylan Wang Reportedly Turns Down C-drama with Dilraba Dilmurat Because He Doesn’t Want Second Billing While The Two Fandoms Get Into Massive Online Fight

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 25, 2023 by ockoalaDecember 24, 2023
Stylish individual posing with peace sign.

So the week before Christmas all was not quite well in certain corners of the C-ent universe. There were talks recently of Dylan Wang joining Dilraba Dilmurat in a C-drama titled Love on the Turquoise Land (枭起青壤) where she would remain top billing as she has been in multiple dramas now for the past few years. Then came news that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Dylan Wang

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