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Script Completed for K-drama Adaptation of Manhwa Remarried Empress But Production Deciding Between Western or Eastern Royal Palace Concept

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 22, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 23, 2022
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I think it’s better to stick with the original story in set piece but understand it may have appeal to as broad an audience for the domestic viewers. Last year it was announced that Korean manhwa Remarried Empress was getting a K-drama adaptation. Now there is an update that the drama script is completed but the production is deciding between … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Remarried Empress

Alchemy of Souls Hits New Series High 9.295% in Episode 18 as the Leads are Emotionally Open But the Narrative Crutches Remain Opaque

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 21, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 21, 2022
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I love me a sageuk tortured OTP, where their differences make them perfect complements and life situations place at at opposite sides. That the Hong Sisters did create that construct in Jang Wook and Mu Deok for Alchemy of Souls makes it even sadder that they got a new relationship breakthrough at the end of episode 18 and frankly I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls

Episode 17 of Alchemy of Souls Stays High in 7.566% But Delivers Low Narrative Reveals to Characters or Audience

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 20, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 20, 2022
Romantic interaction between two characters.

I hate to tell the Hong Sisters how to write a good drama, but I can definitely tell them what mistakes they are doing to make Alchemy of Souls no longer a good drama and veering into a frustratingly bad one. They are lucky the the jam-packed with excitement start and no real competition in the time slot has allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls

Return of Supreme Zaddy Mage Joo Sang Wook in Episode 17 of Alchemy of Souls Hopefully Reinvigorates the Plot in the Final 4-episode Arc

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 19, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 19, 2022
Two characters in traditional clothing, emotional moment.

Its for my love of Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook, both the actress and actor as well as their characters here, that I have not forgotten about Alchemy of Souls in the one weekend hiatus in airing. It’s been two weeks now since the last time I watched an episode and honestly I did not miss it. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls

Namgoong Min Transforms into Fashion Forward Legal Weird in Official Stills for SBS Drama One Thousand Won Lawyer

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 19, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2022
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Seeing these stills feels like a Hulk to Bruce Banner transformation, and I’m comparing method actor Namgoong Min in his last drama The Veil (Black Sun) to his next drama One Thousand Won Lawyer. I feel like with over 20 dramas under his belt this is a drama and role for any Namgoong Min fan feeling whatever the mood, from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Namgoong Min, One Thousand Won Lawyer

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Wraps Record Making Run for ENA with 17.534%

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 18, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2022
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This Thursday was the finale of ENA the little drama that could and did Extraordinary Attorney Woo. The entire cast gathered at a theater to watch the final episode with lucky fans who scored an invite and that type of smart planning to ride on the hype is such a win-win. The final episode hit a series high 17.534% ratings, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Park Min Young Has Her Choice in Men in Upcoming tvN Drama Love in Contract

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 16, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2022
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The contract dating/engagement/cohabition/marriage has been a major K-drama rom-com trope for a good two decades but this upcoming drama puts it directly as the center of a job. Park Min Young for Love in Contract (Korean title MonWedFriTuesThursSat) plays a contract marriage professional who gets paid by men to pretend date them so they can live their ideal lives. Her … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Kyung Pyo, Kim Jae Young, Love in Contract, Park Min Young

tvN Mon-Tues Sageuk Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist Continues Slow But Steady Ratings Climb into the 5% Territory

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 16, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2022
Historical drama scenes featuring characters interacting.

Sorry chingus but I’ve been in a galaxy far far away from Joseon Korea era haha so this new Mon-Tues drama Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist is one I have not watched yet and haven’t been paying attention to. I do love Kim Min Jae, he keeps improving with each drama and has such an endearing charismatic air onscreen. His last … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se Poong, Kim Hyang Gi, KIm Min Jae

First Batch of Official Stills and Teaser for KBS Mon-Tues Romance Legal Drama The Law Cafe with Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 16, 2022
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This is a reunion I’ve wanted on the small screen but not a true reunion since the two leads didn’t play leads opposite each other in their previous drama together. I’m talking about Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young going from bickering and got each other’s back pals in Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey) to now playing opposite personality lawyers … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Se Young, Lee Seung Gi, The Law Cafe

Taecyeon, Ha Suk Jin, and Jung Eun Ji Investigate Murders of Jury Members in Upcoming tvN Fri-Sat Drama Blind

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2022

Can’t believe the summer is quickly coming to a close so it’s time to look at the early fall K-dramas on the horizon. tvN Fri-Sat is currently airing I Have Not Done My Best Yet which aired earlier on streaming already so it’s basically a place holder for the time slot. Once its done the mystery drama Blind will arrive … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Blind, Ha Suk Jin, Jung Eun Ji, Taecyeon

Netflix Asks Viewers to Choose Between A or B if You are the Lead Character in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Nevertheless, Itaewon Class, and Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 13, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2022
Woman in a blue sweater, underwater theme.

This is a fight as old as time, but I do appreciate the levity of throwing in more than just lead and second lead choices. Netflix asked its viewers of four of its streamed K-dramas if you would choose between A or B if you are the lead character. In Extraordinary Attorney Woo it’s between cutie patootie Jun Ho and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Hotel Del Luna, Itaewon Class, Nevertheless

MBC Fri-Sat Drama Big Mouth Close to 10% Ratings as Good Reviews Pour in For Lee Jong Seok and the Gripping Story

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 13, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2022
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This Friday’s ratings for MBC drama Big Mouth was 9.8%, which puts this drama on the same trajectory as SBS Fri-Sat drama earlier this year Again My Life. An okay start but good word of mouth plus a fantastic male lead pulling in the viewers along the way. This Friday’s episode 5 got 9.8% ratings and the reviews continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big Mouth, Lee Jong Seok, Yoona

Anna PD Lee Joo Young Publicly Airs Grievance Over Coupang Play Unilaterally Editing Her Drama and Broadcasting it Over Her Objection

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 12, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 11, 2022
Woman in a glamorous gold dress.

This is a frequent occurrence in the world of entertainment but its still so frustrating and demoralizing. I’ve heard of scripts getting re-written, dialogues getting changed, character trajectories getting changed midway through, and of course a final product getting re-edited. That’s apparently what happened to recently aired K-drama Anna, which got solid reviews and was the biggest drama hit for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Anna, Suzy

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