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Shin Hyun Bin Crowned the Ignominious Title of Most Hated Female Lead in a Mega Hit Drama Due to the Unfortunately Forced Love Line

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 25, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 24, 2022
Two characters in a dark interrogation room.

K-actress Shin Hyun Bin is facing the opposite audience feedback of second female lead Park Ji Hyun in Reborn Rich which has increased as the drama ratings have gone up and heading into the finale. This may feel like been there-covered that old news but if you’re in South Korea it’s legit a major commentary volume on any RR thread … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Reborn Rich, Shin Hyun Bin, Song Joong Ki

Penultimate Episode 15 of Reborn Rich Has 25.032% Ratings as Do Joon Seems to Win in Love and Power But Ends with a Twist

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 24, 2022
Two people in an interrogation room.

jTBC wisely re-aired episode 14 of Reborn Rich on Friday so that it could show the final two episodes together over the weekend when there are likely more viewers. Saturday’s episode 15 got 25.032% ratings a new high and this Sunday will be the finale and the record to beat is The World of the Married with over 28% as … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Reborn Rich, Song Joong Ki

The Glorious Six Member Cast of Korean Stage Adaptation of Shakespeare in Love Shine in Elizabethan Fashion in New Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 24, 2022
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I’m nowhere near South Korea during the run of the upcoming stage adaptation of Shakespeare in Love to run during the late winter 2023 season into early spring but I LOVE the cast of familiar talented K-drama faces so it’s a treat to follow along. The production released new character posters today that are like works of art, putting Asian … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Jung Moon Sung, Jung So Min, Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Sang Yi

K-ent Reporters Name Ma Dong Seok, Kim Tae Ri, and Nam Joo Hyuk as the Most Rude Stars in 2022 During Press Circuit

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 23, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2022
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This is certainly an ignominious list to be on but I don’t think anything mentioned here are deal breakers. K-ent beat reporters voted on the list of worst (most rude) stars on the press circuit this year in 2022 and there are some surprises. Topping the list with 20 votes is Ma Dong Seok, who didn’t do press for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Ma Dong Seok, Nam Joo Hyuk

Season of Kkok Du Releases Illustrated Drama Posters of Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang’s Romance Across Time and Seasons

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 23, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2022
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This January 2023 will usher in Season of Kkok Du, the fantasy romance drama from MBC that brings together Im Soo Hyang and Kim Jung Hyun in a love story that isn’t just soul snatching it’s also fated to be. Kim Jung Hyun is a Grim Reaper who goes on a forced vacation and takes over the body of a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Soo Hyang, Kim Jung Hyun, Season of Kkok Du

Jo Jung Seok and Shin Se Kyung in Talks for Sageuk Romance K-drama Spy

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 23, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2022
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Oh this is so out of nowhere and super interesting drama news! K-ent is reporting that a sageuk drama (or melodrama romance haha) is being prepped for 2023 with the not so interesting name of Spy but a super intriguing potential pairing of Jo Jung Seok and Shin Se Kyung. It’s about a reviled King and the female spy who … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Jung Seok, Shin Se Kyung, Spy

Phantom the Korean Remake of C-movie The Message Releases First Teaser Poster with Sol Kyung Gu, Park Hae Soo, Park So Dam, and Honey Lee

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 22, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 20, 2022
Mystery period drama ensemble in dramatic poses

There seems to be a stream to come of South Korean movies dealing with the Japanese occupation era in different topics. One is the January 2023 movie Phantom (Ghost), a remake of the 2007 Chinese movie The Message (which is adapted from the Chinese novel The Sound of the Wind). It’s about the Japanese government kidnapping a group of suspected … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Honey Lee, Park Hae Soo, Park So Dam, Phantom, Sol Kyung Gu

The Glory Releases Emotionally Clenching Character Posters with the Trumpet Vines as Backdrop

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 22, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 21, 2022
Woman with black hair and serious expression.

Peeps who know the language of flowers will need to share what the trumpet vines mean as it’s being used for the backdrop of the new character posters for upcoming Netflix drama The Glory. It’s one week away from premiering next Friday on the streaming platform with a full 8-episode drop of the first season. The new character posters are … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Lee Do Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Song Hye Kyo, The Glory, Yeom Hye Ran

Reborn Rich is the Most Loved Drama by Korean Audiences in Gallup Poll Ratings in 10 Years

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 22, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 21, 2022
Stoic businessman amid tense legal confrontations

Well, jTBC drama Reborn Rich continues its juggernaut this time breaking a different ratings record. Gallup Poll posts monthly results of South Korean viewers on their favorite currently airing K-drama and to no one’s surprise Reborn Rich tops this December 2022 poll with 16.6%. That is apparently an astronomical number as even breaking 10% is considered a mega hit. To … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Reborn Rich

Park Bo Gum Will Not Renew Contract with Blossom Entertainment, Leaves After a Decade

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 21, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 21, 2022
Young man smiling in a black sweater.

Hoo boy this is BIG news! K-actor Park Bo Gum has announced that he’s in the free market after deciding not to renew his contract with long time agency Blossom Entertainment. He debuted in 2011 with Sidus HQ and almost immediately moved to Blossom where he’s been for the 10 years. I feel like I’m watching a scene play out … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Park Bo Gum

Kwak Si Yang Steps Down as Male Lead in Weekend Drama The Real One Has Appeared Due to Scheduling Conflict

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 21, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 20, 2022
Man in formal suit posing confidently.

Every time I hear casting changes due to “scheduling conflict” I always go ummmmhhmmmmm suuuuuuure. But this time it’s true because the actual conflict is given and it’s pretty clear both sides wanted it happen until it couldn’t. Upcoming weekend drama The Real One Has Appeared which confirmed Baek Jin Hee and Kwak Si Yang last month will need to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwak Si Yang, The Real One Has Appeared

Netflix Drama The Glory Holds Press Conference and Releases Tense and Biting Long Preview Ahead of December 30th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 21, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 20, 2022
Six cast members standing together on stage

So I guess a binge watch is in store for December 30th, when all 8 episodes of the first season of K-drama The Glory drops on Netflix. The cast and crew held a press conference this week and confirmed that the drama will be split into two seasons, so the year end premiere is season 1 and season 2 will … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Lee Do Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Sung Hoon, Song Hye Kyo, The Glory, Yeom Hye Ran

Song Joong Ki Pays Tribute to His Character’s Grandpa Sharing Pictures with Lee Sung Min in Reborn Rich

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 20, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 19, 2022
Happy moment between two smiling men.

I think we viewers are lucky to have Lee Sung Min cast as Grandpa (Haraboji) in Reborn Rich and that his character stayed as long as 13 episodes. With video wills and plenty of flashbacks I’m sure he’ll make further appearances in the final two episodes and that’s just perfect for me even as I really marvel at the big … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Sung Min, Reborn Rich, Song Joong Ki

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