↓
 
A Koala's Playground 
 
  • Home
  • About
  • Drama/Book Recaps
  • Favorites
  • Glossary
  • Headers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ratings/Top Ten
    • K-dramas Ratings/Top Ten
    • TW/C dramas Ratings/Top Ten
  • Reviews

A Koala's Playground

I'll talk about dramas if I want to

A woman standing in a natural setting.

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Filming to Commence Shortly for K-drama Although I am Not a Hero with Jang Ki Yong and Chun Wo Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2023
Two individuals posing for a photo together.

K-actor Jang Ki Yong is back from military service and his first project will be the K-drama Although I am Not a Hero with costar Chun Woo Hee. The production just confirmed both leads and announced it will commence filming shortly. Jang Ki Yong plays a superhero who loses his powers after an illness. Chun Woo Hee is a woman … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Woo Hee, Jang Ki Yong

Kim Ji Eun and Park Solomon to Headline Fantasy Romance Office K-drama Branding in Seongsudong

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2023
Portraits of a woman and a man.

So this is a fantasy/office/romance plus the noona-dongsaeng age difference which feels like a throwback only because it’s not being done as frequently as prior years. A new K-drama got cast this week called Branding in Seongsudong starring Kim Ji Eun and Park Solomon (Lomon) which is a weird pairing if any. She plays a top marketing executive who is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Branding in Seongsudong, Kim Ji Eun, Park Solomon

See You in My 19th Life Turns Sageuk Life and Death Dramatic in Penultimate Weekend Episodes Leading to Conclusion with 12-episode Run

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2023
Young woman gazing at a carousel at night.

I had to double check and confirmed that tvN weekend drama See You in My 19th Life is ending next weekend, it sure is as the drama is only 12-episodes long. That makes for a very tight narrative and this drama has done so, and the only filler scenes for me are the OTP hanging out scenes because I still … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged See You in My 19th Life

The Longest Promise with Xiao Zhan and Ren Min Concludes with an Ending Sure to be Polarizing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2023
Fantasy characters in dramatic standoff.

I feel like xianxia dramas almost always have the exact same ending, and I don’t mean sad or happy ending but that the sad endings are the exact same set up and same goes for happy endings. It’s like there is only one playbook for either extreme. The Longest Promise ended today with its quick 40-episode run over two weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ren Min, The Longest Promise, Xiao Zhan

Cheng Yi Joins the Summer 2023 C-drama Party with Mysterious Lotus Casebook Rumored to Drop this Week on July 18th on iQiyi

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2023
Three young men in traditional attire.

C-actor Cheng Yi had one of the big summer 2022 C-drama hits with Immortal Samsara with Yang Zi so it’s only fitting he’s likely going to join this summer’s airing block party as well. Rumors are that iQiyi will premiere period drama Mysterious Lotus Casebook with three male leads Cheng Yi along with Zeng Shun Xi, and Xiao Shun Yao. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Du Ling, Chen Yi Han, Cheng Yi, Mysterious Lotus Casebook, Xiao Shun Yao, Zeng Shun Xi

Popular C-idol Cai Xu Kun Apologizes After One Night Stand and Forced Abortion Scandal Leading to Getting Cut From Variety Show Keep Running in a Soft Ban

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2023
Stylish musicians against a blue backdrop.

So I heard about this two weeks ago when the scandal first broke but since I don’t follow C-pop I didn’t realize how big it was because I didn’t know how popular this young star is. Idol-singer Cai Xu Kun (Kun) was named as the young top star who had a one night stand with an underage young fan and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cai Xu Kun, Kun

First Posters for jTBC Romance Drama Destined with You Pose Leads Ro Woon and Jo Boa Devoid of Chemistry

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2023
Actors attending a script reading session.

Lol, can I send this back and ask for a re-do? The first drama posters are out for jTBC romance Destined with You and it’s so flat and a big nothing-burger of chemistry and energy. Female lead Jo Boa is really hit or miss when it comes to her onscreen romantic chemistry with her male lead but she is still … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Destined with You, Jo Boa, Ro Woon

The Success of Junho and Yoona in King the Land and Ancillary Promos Has K-drama Fans Wondering Which OTP Shot the Best Drama Pictorials

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2023
Couple sitting together by a window.

The jTBC drama King the Land has been the unexpected success of the K-drama 2023 summer season and deserves it. Coasting on a flimsy script and recycled tropes, Junho and Yoona have delivered the ratings and buzz on their charm alone, there is no doubting it. The rumors of a real life relationship (denied) have added to the luster but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged King the Land

Tencent Inexplicably Rushes The Long Promise Airing as the Drama Wraps its Run on July 17th with 40-episodes

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2023
Two characters under an umbrella, number 27000.

Among the high profile summer period C-dramas so far I find The Longest Promise the best produced of the bunch, after the early low budget CGI it’s settled in nicely and my (and some other viewers) problems with female lead Ren Min isn’t a dealbreaker for the drama as a whole which has gotten better reviews as its progressed along. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ren Min, The Longest Promise, Xiao Zhan

Hunan TV’s Big Summer C-drama Fireworks of My Heart with Yang Yang and Wang Chu Ran Starts High But Trending Lower with Supporting Male Lead Wei Da Xun Surprisingly Getting More Buzz

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2023
Man and woman posing in cozy kitchen.

I guess it’s like all fireworks, start out booming and brilliant and petering out. Hunan TV C-drama Fireworks of My Heart (My Fireworks on Earth) with Yang Yang and Wang Chu Ran got plenty of promotion before it aired over a week ago unlike the airdropped other C-dramas like The Longest Promise and Legend of Anle and has the double … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Fireworks of My Heart, Wang Chu Ran, Wei Da Xun, Yang Yang

Xiao Zhan Fans Accuse Popular Online Entertainment Platform Maoyan of Purposely Supressing The Longest Promise Leading to Legend of Anle Ranking 1st in the Week’s Hottest Buzz List

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2023
Chinese drama posters featuring romantic themes.

I was just getting my popcorn ready and here it is, mere days after Legend of Anle premiered to join the current batch of big name led C-dramas comes the fan conflict. Maoyan Entertainment has Legend of Anle ranked number 1 in popularity on Thursday followed by The Longest Promise in second. Xiao Zhan fans immediately firebombed the website with … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Legend of Anle, The Longest Promise, Xiao Zhan

C-ent Wonders if Actor Deng Lun is Making a Return After a New Glossy Picture of Him is Posted Online

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2023
Man in white shirt leaning on table.

If the biggest tax evader in C-ent history in former top actress Fan Bing Bing is allowed to make a comeback, albeit overseas, then I don’t think it’s impossible for the other actor/actress tax evaders to one day return. Former leading man Deng Lun has been MIA for one year four months after he was cancelled post a tax evasion … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Deng Lun

Park Bo Gum Offered Male Lead Role in K-drama Good Boy About a Boxer Turned Special Forces Cop

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2023
Smiling man in white shirt against blue backdrop.

When I heard the title of this drama and the male lead in talks it just felt like a match made in heaven. K-actor Park Bo Gum is considering the lead role in an upcoming K-drama titled Good Boy. It’s about an Olympic level medal winning boxer who transitions into a police officer in the special forces/major crimes unit. He … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Good Boy, Park Bo Gum

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Currently watching:

K-dramas: When the Phone Rings

Recent Posts

  • IU and Byun Woo Seok Personally Apologize for Production Details that Spawned Historical Distortion Controversy in K-drama Perfect Crown
  • Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • C-drama Ci Tang Reportedly Switches Out Female Lead Wang Yu Wen for Tian Xi Wei After Her Popularity Rise in Pursuit of Jade
  • Perfect Crown with IU and Byun Woo Seok Drops Absurd Royal Twist in Last Episode to Achieve Dull Happy Ending
  • He Yu Declines Reunion C-drama with Yu Shu Xin and New Male Lead is Likely Hu Yi Tian
  • Lim Ji Yeon in Talks for Dual Female Role in the K-drama Alike a Reimagining of The Prince and the Pauper
  • MBC Royal Romance K-drama Perfect Crown with IU and Byun Woo Seok Heads into Finale Weekend Carrying the Weight of Too Many Tropes
  • iQiyi Moving Forward with Episodic Female Revenge C-drama Wan Hua Sin Starring Ju Jing Yi with Up-and-comers Chen He Yi, Lai Wei Ming, and Xu Zhen Xuan as Male Leads
  • K-movie Adaptation of Hit Webtoon Solo Leveling Confirms Four Main Leads as Byun Woo Seok, Han So Hee, Kang You Seok, and Kang Mina
  • Song Zu Er and Song Wei Long in Talks for Tencent Modern Romance C-drama Kiss in the Wind




Latest Comments

  • Royal We on Perfect Crown with IU and Byun Woo Seok Drops Absurd Royal Twist in Last Episode to Achieve Dull Happy Ending
  • Mimi on IU and Byun Woo Seok Personally Apologize for Production Details that Spawned Historical Distortion Controversy in K-drama Perfect Crown
  • Royal We on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Royal We on IU and Byun Woo Seok Personally Apologize for Production Details that Spawned Historical Distortion Controversy in K-drama Perfect Crown
  • Jeannie on IU and Byun Woo Seok Personally Apologize for Production Details that Spawned Historical Distortion Controversy in K-drama Perfect Crown
  • Cba on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Iuistrashshpjldbeblamed on IU and Byun Woo Seok Personally Apologize for Production Details that Spawned Historical Distortion Controversy in K-drama Perfect Crown
  • Wontounghoeeeee on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Idolsrbetter on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Idolsarebtterthantrashactors on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Wonyoungisplastic on Jang Won Young Takes Center Spot at Bulgari Event in South Korean Flanked by Kim Ji Won and Byun Woo Seok
  • Royal We on Perfect Crown with IU and Byun Woo Seok Drops Absurd Royal Twist in Last Episode to Achieve Dull Happy Ending

Categories

  • Awards
  • Books
  • Discussion Forum
  • Download Links
  • Drama Previews
  • Fashion
  • Films
  • First Impressions
  • J-doramas
  • Japanese Manga
  • K-dramas
  • Miscellaneous
  • Music
  • Musings
  • My Loves
  • Oldies but Goodies
  • Recaps
  • Recess
  • TW & C dramas
  • Year End Reviews

Tags

Dating Gong Hyo Jin Gong Yoo Ha Ji Won Han Ji Min Hyun Bin IU Jang Geun Seok Jeon Ji Hyun Ji Chang Wook Ji Sung Jung Hae In Jung So Min Kim Go Eun Kim Ji Won Kim So Hyun Kim Soo Hyun Kim Woo Bin Kim Yoo Jung Lee Dong Wook Lee Jong Seok Lee Jun Ki Lee Min Ho Lee Seung Gi Liu Shi Shi Married Moon Geun Young Nam Joo Hyuk Park Bo Gum Park Min Young Park Seo Joon Park Shin Hye Shin Se Kyung Song Hye Kyo Song Joong Ki Song Seung Heon Son Ye Jin Suzy Wedding Yang Mi Yoo Ah In Yoona Yoon Eun Hye Yoo Seung Ho Zhao Lu Si

Archives

Blogroll

  • Dramabeans
  • Jomo's Findings
  • Mookiehyun
  • Thundie's Prattle
  • WaterOB

Favorite Book Translations

  • Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert) Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert)
  • Lost You Forever Lost You Forever
  • Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds) Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds)

Favorite Drama Recaps

  • In a Good Way In a Good Way
  • Nice Guy (The Innocent Man) Nice Guy (The Innocent Man)
  • The King 2 Hearts The King 2 Hearts
©2026 - A Koala's Playground - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑
error: Content is protected !!