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Alchemy of Souls Episode 15 Nets 6.610% Ratings with Focus on Uninteresting Plots Continuing to Derail the Central Narrative Momentum

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
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It makes me sad to have to complain about Alchemy of Souls since I loved it so much when it first aired, all those early episodes elicited the best feelings of curiosity, elation, and excitement. Now it’s slowly petered out to obligation, continuing to watch because I want to see the story through and also a loyalty to how the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Episodes 11-12 Dip Slightly to 14% Ratings and First Stirrings of Negative Feedback with Audiences Complaining About Quality of Recent Court Cases

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
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I don’t know if the recent dip in ratings for Extraordinary Attorney Woo episodes 11-12, going down from series high above 15% to the 14% range, is correlated with the recent first complaints I’ve heard about the drama or merely the 15% was the peak for this drama’s legs. This drama’s ratings are still astronomically high for a tiny cable … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Kang Tae Oh, Park Eun Bin

Kim Tae Ri Dazzles in August 2022 Vogue Hong Kong Pictorial in Glorious Couture Threads

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 5, 2022
"Vogue cover featuring Kim Tae Ri, August 2022."

When Kim Tae Ri debuted through the critically acclaimed erotic thriller movie The Handmaiden in 2016 she was absolutely the ingenue. She still looks like one with her tiny strong physique but she’s evolved from that to being an onscreen Princess in her presence and now she’s a full blown Queen in how she commands the lens. Everyone I talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged KIm Tae Ri

Kim Ji Won in Talks to Join Song Joong Ki in HIStory D&C After Leaving SALT Entertainment

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 5, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
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The actor and actress agency move is basically a lesser version of the off-season sign and trade racket of the NBA, of which is always so juicy it sizzles up the doldrums of summer to follow along. For K-stars, the agency swaps happen all year round usually when their contract is about to expire, and fans always think its the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Ji Won

Park Sung Hoon and Ryu Hyun Kyung Confirm Breakup After 6 Years of Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 5, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
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I vaguely remember hearing this dating news years ago but back then neither were as well known stars are they are today. It’s still sad thought to report that actor Park Sung Hoon and actress Ryu Hyun Kyung have broken up after 6 years of dating. They met on the stage production of Almost Main and started dating afterwards. Reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Park Sung Hoon

Namgoong Min Appears Stylish and Snazzy in BTS Pics for SBS Drama Thousand Won Lawyer and Awaken Costar Lee Chung Ah to Guest Star for Reunion

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 5, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
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This is totally night and day for Namgoong Min, to borrow the Korean title of Namgoong Min’s sci-fi tinged thriller drama Awaken which had the title Day and Night. He looked so serious and dare I say it a bit morose looking in his early filming stills for his last dram The Veil (Black Sun), and who can blame him … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Eun, Lee Chung Ah, Namgoong Min, Thousand Won Lawyer

iQiyi Suddenly Schedules the August 7th Premiere of Fantasy Romance C-drama Love Between Fairy and Devil with Dylan Wang and Esther Yu

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 4, 2022
Couple embracing in a warm, romantic setting.

Okay, can Chinese streaming sites stop sudden scheduling dramas like Beyonce drops new albums, it’s unnecessary and weird. This Thursday August 4th is Qixi Festival, the 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar, and is also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. A bunch of dramas posted new posters or stills or fan vids to whet fan appetites … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dylan Wang, Esther Yu, Love Between Fairy and Devil, Yu Shu Xin

Young Child Stars Bear Uncanny Resemblance to Song Hye Kyo and IU

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2022
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There’s always the next generation coming along and another batch of Korean child and teen acting talent has aged into their own leading roles in recent years from Kim Yoo Jung to Kim So Hyun. It’s never a bad thing for the latest young talent to have an eerie resemblance to already famous faces and two child model-actress currently enchanting … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ella Gross, Kim Kyu Ri

tvN Announces One Weekend Hiatus for Alchemy of Souls on August 13-14 to Prepare Better Quality Final Episodes

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 4, 2022
Historical drama characters in various scenes.

Hhhhmmmm, I wonder if reshoots are going on and changes are being made to the final arc of Alchemy of Souls. If I take tvN at its word then this is nothing more than just good production values at play as the network announced that the drama will not air next weekend on August 13-14 in order for the production … Continue reading →

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

Confidential Assignment 2 Drops Legit Cheese-tastic and Awful Official Movie Posters in a Rarity for a High Profile Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2022
Action movie poster featuring three men.

I mean, this movie is high profile, no? A sequel to a box office hit original and starring three movie star male leads and another movie star lead as the baddie and toss in an idol-actress for eye candy, it’s basically a box office guarantee. This is the kind of movie audiences will flock to because it signals action entertainment … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Confidential Assignment, Daniel Henney, Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae Jin

New tvN Wed-Thurs Drama Adamas Averaging 3.3% Ratings Through Episode 3 and Also Not Generating Lots of Buzz

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2022
Two men in a misty, mysterious setting.

If this turns into another Kairos I’m good with it, objectively that was one of the best dramas in 2021 albeit super low rated and the same PD is behind Adamas and so far it’s not a promising start. The thriller investigative drama premiered last week but most of South Korea is in an Extraordinary Attorney Woo collective euphoria so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Adamas, Ji Sung, Seo Ji Hye

Rising Actress Jung Da Eun to Take Over Majority of Kim Sae Ron’s Screen Time in Netflix Drama Bloodhounds

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2022
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I’m glad to read this news because at least the production has made a decision. Netflix produced drama Bloodhounds (Hunting Dogs) has decided to bring new cast member Jung Da Eun onboard and she will be playing a newly written role. The drama will write original second female lead Kim Sae Ron basically dead and Jung Da Eun will take … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bloodhounds, Jung Da eun, Kim Sae Ron

Rookie C-actress Jia Nai Makes Memorable Debut in 2022 Hit Drama A Dream of Splendor and Adds to the Xinjiang Starlet Contingent

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 2, 2022
Woman in black dress sitting by window.

C-drama A Dream of Splendor was a HUGE hit when it aired a few months ago but the buzz really died down once it finished, perhaps signaling that the drama doesn’t have long legs. Doesn’t matter much as it delivered the viewership during its run and cemented Crystal Liu in her A-list status and Chen Xiao for still picking great … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jia Nai

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