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Kim Se Jung, Daniel Choi and Nam Yoon Soo in First Look at SBS Summer Drama Today’s Webtoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2022 by ockoalaJune 28, 2022
Two women in stylish outfits, outdoors.

The first stills are out for SBS July 2022 Fri-Sat drama Today’s Webtoon, adapted from the Japanese manga Juhan Shuttai which was turned into J-dorama Sleeeper Hit. Starring Kim Se Jung, Nam Yoon Soo, and Daniel Choi, it centers around the workplace of a webtoon publisher and deals with the growth of the characters through the tribulations of publishing a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Daniel Choi, Kim Se Jung, Nam Yoon soo, Today's Webtoon

Jang Nara’s Agency Releases Wedding Photos Showing Her as an Elegant Bride

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2022 by ockoalaJune 27, 2022
Bride holding a bouquet in garden setting.

K-actress Jang Nara got married this past weekend and it was a closed affair to the media to reflect her low key style and also to keep her new husband from the public as he’s not a star like her. I love that even from the pictures posted by their guests his face is always blocked but I did want … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dating, Jang Nara, Married, Wedding

Son Ye Jin Announces Pregnancy with First Child with Husband Hyun Bin Three Months After March Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2022 by ockoalaJune 27, 2022
Bride and groom posing at outdoor wedding.

I don’t know if this is a honeymoon baby but its definitely still a newlywed baby. Congrats to top K-stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin on the announcement that the recently married couple was expecting their first child. Son Ye Jin made the announcement of welcoming a new life and it pretty much confirms that recent pictures of her … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baby, Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

First Character Posters and Teaser for tvN Drama Joseon Psychiatrist Yoon Se Poong with Kim Min Jae and Kim Hyang Gi

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2022 by ockoalaJune 26, 2022
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The first promos are out for mid-summer tvN Mon-Tues drama Joseon Psychiatrist Yoon Se Poong, which will take over the time slot from Link: Eat, Love, Kill on August 1st. Starring Kim Min Jae, Kim Hyang Gi, and Kim Sang Kyung in a story that centers about mental illness in the Joseon era and the doctors trying to treat the … Continue reading →

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

Alchemy of Souls Jumps to New Ratings High of 6.841% in Episode 4 as the OTP Set Off on a Training and Bonding Adventure

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 26, 2022 by ockoalaJune 26, 2022
Two characters in historical costumes by water.

The premiere week of Alchemy of Souls came in at the mid 5% range in ratings which is already decent and with this Saturday’s episode 3 staying at the same spot I thought at least it didn’t drop. Looks like my worry was for naught as episode 4 jumped up to 6.841% and sent this drama to a new level. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Minhyun

Coupang Play Drama Anna with Suzy Debuts to Rave K-netizen Feedback for Great Acting, Directing, and Narrative Pacing

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 25, 2022 by ockoalaJune 25, 2022
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I have the hugest soft spot for idol-actress Suzy but I never go into her new drama or movie thinking she’s going to vastly improve. Incrementally for sure, that’s possible, but a great step forward hasn’t happened yet in her decade of acting. But this may be it, her new Coupang Play drama Anna premiered on Friday and with just … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Anna, Suzy

Song Joong Ki Considering Thriller Noir K-movie Hwaran After Filming K-drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 25, 2022 by ockoalaJune 24, 2022
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It’s from one frying pan into another fire for K-actor Song Joong Ki, at least in terms of fictional trials and tribulations. He’s currently filming the K-drama The Chaebol’s Youngest Son where he plays a man who dies at the hand of a rich family and comes back as their youngest son to exact revenge. His agency has announced that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Jung So Min Gets More Curious About Minhyun with Their Childhood Connection as Background in New Stills for Episode 3 of Alchemy of Souls

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2022 by ockoalaJune 24, 2022
Two characters in historical clothing indoors.

I may be jinxing it by starting to cover tvN drama Alchemy of Souls more but it’s that rare beast which absolutely fascinates me on multiple levels and the only drama currently airing that I’m emotionally resonating with. The new stills are out for tomorrow’s episode 3 showing Jung So Min’s Mu Duk checking out Minhyun’s second male lead Seo … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Minhyun

Kim Go Eun and Jinyoung Perfect Capture Their Playful Chemistry From Yumi’s Cells 2 for Elle Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2022 by ockoalaJune 24, 2022
Two people posing playfully in black and white.

The story of Yumi’s Cells is already writ in stone, at least in the webtoon. There are three male leads and the current season of Yumi’s Cells 2 is only on the second man in her life. But rather than feel like a placeholder, Jinyoung‘s Yoo Babi makes it feel like a natural and so sweet progression for Kim Go … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jinyoung, Kim Go Eun

Joo Ji Hoon Considering Secret Forest Screenwriter’s Next Sci-fi Drama Dominant Species

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2022 by ockoalaJune 23, 2022
Man sitting casually on a gray sofa.

I’m glad Joo Ji Hoon woke up at the end of Jirisan because the whole conceit was weird but I’m glad he’s not shunning the fantasy or sci-fi genres even if some don’t work out. He’s in talks for a new streaming only drama called Dominant Species written by the screenwriter of Secret Forest (Stranger), she wrote both seasons and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon

KBS Mon-Tues Drama Cafe Minamdang Continues with Creative Promos Using Tarot Cards for Character Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 23, 2022 by ockoalaJune 23, 2022
Man in white suit sitting on ornate throne.

I looked up the PD for upcoming KBS drama Cafe Minamdang to refresh his part works and was pleased that his most recent drama was Dinner Mate (Would You Like to Have Dinner Together). That drama was great for the first half but after the OTP got together it got a bit boring, but the pretty directing was part of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cafe Minamdang, Kang Mina, Kwak Si Yang, Oh Yeon Seo, Seo In Guk

Alchemy of Souls Releases New Cast Drama Photos and After Two Episodes Reminds of a Fantasy Period Drama Version of the F4 Dynamic

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 23, 2022 by ockoalaJune 22, 2022
Six people in traditional attire on stairs.

Last weekend’s start to tvN new Sat-Sun drama Alchemy of Souls was probably as good as it gets. The drama is headlined by a younger cast with two idol-actors in the mix and looked like a hodge podge of elements in the promos. That it’s actually fun and interesting was all I could have hoped for, which is what makes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Arin, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Minhyun, Shin Seung Ho, Yoo In Soo

Wed-Thurs Dramas Eve, Insider, and Jinxed at First Settles into Ratings Likely to Stay Steading for the Next Month

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2022 by ockoalaJune 23, 2022
Dramatic scene featuring multiple characters in shadows.

It’s week 4 for Eve, week 3 for Insider, and a fresh week 2 for Jinxed at First but the feedback appears to be settled already. Eve has returned a bit to above 3% ratings for the last 3 episodes and the most recent one got 3.571%. Insider hasn’t caught on further after the ratings increase from the first to … Continue reading →

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