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Kim So Hyun Finds Romance with Minhyun by Sussing Out the Truth in tvN Drama My Lovely Liar

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2023
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It’s middle of July which means we are two weeks out from the premiere of tvN drama My Lovely Liar. I can’t wait for Kim So Hyun‘s return to the small screen, her acting alone makes even the most mediocre of dramas still worth watching. Minhyun is also improving a lot and it helps that he is just handsome and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Minhyun, My Lovely Liar, Useless Lies

First Four Episodes of Legend of Anle with Dilraba Dilmurat and Gong Jun Garners Polarizing Reviews But is Strangely Watchable Similar to Word of Honor

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2023
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Some dramas are just enjoyable regardless of all its myriad of flaws and so far through the first 4 episodes of Legend of Anle it’s just that for me. I found myself watching each episode without FF which the last C-drama that happened for me was Love Like the Galaxy. Even with Till the End of the Moon I would … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Legend of Anle, Liu Yu Ning

Junho in Talks for Netflix Average Joe Superhero K-drama Cashero

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2023
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I’m not a fan of punny titles where two words sharing the same ending and beginning letters are mashed together, I always mentally pronounce it wrong before breaking it apart. Actor-idol Junho is currently smashing recent rom-com ratings and buzz with jTBC drama King the Land which is his second consecutive hit after sageuk The Red Sleeve Cuff and he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cashero, Junho

Jeon Jong Seo Takes on First Sageuk Role as the Titular Queen Woo in TVING Drama Opposite Kim Moo Yul, Ji Chang Wook, and Lee Soo Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2023
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Okay this is a wow cast and a really odd place to be producing such a drama. TVING has announced an exclusive sageuk drama airing on the streaming platform called Queen Woo. Movie actress Jeon Jong Seo plays the titular Queen Woo of Goguryeo who loses her husband the King and must consolidate her power as his widow by levirate … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Empress Woo, Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Chang Wook, Jung Yumi, Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Ji Hwan

First Look at Park Eun Bin as the Castaway Diva in tvN Drama with Simul-stream on Netflix

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 12, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2023
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We just got a super early sneak peek at tvN drama Castaway Diva (Diva of the Deserted Island) which is scheduled to air in October 2023 on tvN. Netflix got a jump on the first release of the still of Park Eun Bin in character as the titular castaway diva as the drama will be simultaneously streamed on the platform. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Castaway Diva, Park Eun Bin

Youku Premieres Revenge and Romance Period C-drama Legend of Anle with Dilraba Dilmurat and Gong Jun Today July 12th

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 12, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2023
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The summer 2023 C-drama block party continues on unabated with rumored big arrival Legend of Anle joining the fun today July 12th. Youku premiered the drama as expected with just a few new posters and stills and legit no promos until the day of. The drama stars Dilraba Dilmurat and Gong Jun as star crossed lovers with a kingdom at … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Legend of Anle, Liu Yu Ning

Youku May Release Go Princess Go 2 with Chen Zhe Yuan and Wu Xuan Yi for End of July 2023 Summer slot

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 12, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2023
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The unexpected success of the super low budget Go Princess Go C-drama leaves the title quite recognizable so have a drama call itself Go Princess Go 2 in English is a smart movie. The xianxia and romance C-drama is adapted from the second novel in the Go Princess Go series by the same writer but the drama Chinese title has … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Zhe Yuan, Go Princess Go 2, Wu Xuan Yi

July 2023 Netflix K-dramas has Three in Top 10 Global with King the Land, Celebrity, and See You in My 19th Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 11, 2023
"Poster for Netflix series 'Celebrity'."

It’s totally summer 2023 season in full swing now and as C-dramas are dropping new shows like confetti the K-drama land remains more steady in scheduling. In July so far, there are three K-dramas that have been ranking in the top 10 global list of most watched Netflix shows. jTBC romance King the Land is the most popular K-drama on … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Celebrity, King the Land, See You in My 19th Life

Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin are Lovely and Lowkey in New Drama Stills for MBC Sageuk My Dearest

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 11, 2023
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This sageuk continues to look better and better and I’m talking about MBC drama My Dearest (Lovers) which harkens back to a more low key feel. Leads Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin are styled to look way more realistic in period wear along with minimal makeup. It allows their acting to take center stage and we can see so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Eun Jin, My Dearest, Namgoong Min

Chen Zhe Yuan and Ju Jing Yi’s Xianxia C-drama Chinese Paladin 4 Filmed in 2022 May Air Towards End of 2023

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 11, 2023
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There was a lot of buzz earlier this year when news that Esther Yu and Xu Kai were cast in the high profile Chinese Paladin drama adaptation called Sword and Fairy from the best selling Chinese Paladin 6 video game. But before CP6 went into filming last year in 2022 there already filmed a C-drama adaptation of Chinese Paladin 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Zhe Yuan, Chinese Paladin, Ju Jingyi

New Updated Release of Legend of Anle Moves to July 12th on Youku After Hidden Love Concludes its Run

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 10, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 11, 2023
"Romantic scene from a Chinese drama series."

Perhaps the recent come to fruition airing rumors of C-dramas has my hopes up but I really really want Legend of Anle to air soon as speculated. The date keeps changing and now it’s said to air on July 12th on Youku after the conclusion of Hidden Love which ends its regular run (its VIP run has ended already last … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Legend of Anle

King the Land Climbs a Bit More to New Ratings High of 12.317% as the Romance Gets Started in Earnest by Episode 8

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 10, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 10, 2023
Couple posed on red staircase in elegant attire.

Man, these two were totally playing coy with the early promos for King the Land. I remember finding leads Junho and Yoona, whom I adore as actors and stars, looking more like platonic BFFs than potential romantic partners based on chemistry. It got better after the drama aired but seeing these new promo stills from Netflix, which is streaming the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Junho, King the Land, Yoona

Han So Hee Continues Her Youthful Edgy Fashion Vibes Attending Paris Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 10, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2023
Woman in black outfit, city backdrop.

The Paris fashion shows continue on and K-actress Han So Hee was recently there for the jewelry brand Boucheron. She has such a cool vibe that totally plays in her favor on the international stage not to mention her visuals appeal to both South Koreans and Westerners alike. She looked amazing at the Boucheron show by dressing in a two … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Han So Hee

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