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Jang Dong Yoon and Kam Woo Sang Try Their Darndest to Battle Zombies in New Stills and Preview for SBS Drama Joseon Exorcist

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2021
Historical warrior preparing for battle scenes.

This week new K-dramas are piling on like zombies spotting a live human but after we get out from under the backlog there are still more premieres to come in early March. One that I am super looking forward to is Joseon Exorcist with Kam Woo Sung and Jang Dong Yoon, which everyone agrees is just the next chapter of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Joseon Exorcist, Kam Woo Sung

Sisyphus: The Myth Episode 2 Rockets Up to 6.677% Ratings as the Action Plunges into Bipolar Absurdity

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2021
Dramatic scenes featuring intense emotional moments.

I, too, chuckled at the problems pointed out in episode 1 of Sisyphus: The Myth, from when Seo Hae kept crying to her dad, to her escaping from 20 armed agents by climbing on top of a train (suitcase in tow) and then sitting up there wind blowing of course, to the really stupid in every way plane crash to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Seung Woo, Park Shin Hye, Sisyphus: The Myth

Song Hye Kyo Rocks Super Long Locks and Airy Fashion in March 2021 Bazaar Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2021
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K-actress Song Hye Kyo is one of the top actress models I’ve seen in really delivering memorable and engaging fashion spreads. There is only so much “posing” and differences to present but she can go edgy weird or classic elegant and everything in between. That’s why this latest March 2021 Bazaar Korea pictorial for Fendi brand handbags and couture is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, and Taecyeon are Dapper Dressed Lawyers at Vincenzo Drama Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2021
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This weekend is the premiere of Vincenzo, taking over the big weekend time slot on tvN from Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen). Starring Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, and Taecyeon, the story is about the male lead who grew up in Italy and become a mafia lawyer who returns to Korea for revenge and to enact his own brand of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, Vincenzo

First Episode of Sisyphus: The Myth with Jo Seung Woo and Park Shin Hye Gets Second Highest Premiere Ratings for jTBC with 5.608%

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2021
Promotional poster for "Sisyphus: The Myth."

Premiere week continues in K-ent and this Wednesday saw the arrival of new cable network jTBC 10th anniversary Wed-Thurs time slot drama Sisyphus: The Myth. Like its ostentatious sounding title would presume, the drama is a large scale sci-fi action thriller with Jo Seung Woo as a genius engineer scientist and Park Shin Hye as maybe a survivor from an … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Seung Woo, Park Shin Hye, Sisyphus: The Myth

Second Episode of River Where the Moon Rises Has Ratings of 5.8%, 9.7% as Action Moves Between Palace Assassination and Hidden Village OTP Meet Cute Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2021
Historical characters in traditional attire and setting.

After the cutest of cute first meeting moments between leads Kim So Hyun‘s assassin Ga Jin (memory lost Princess Pyeonggang) and Ji Soo‘s Ondal at the end of the first episode of River Where the Moon Rises, I was sold and in it for the long haul. She’s badass and just going through life’s motions she’s been dealt, he’s warm … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises

Lee Do Hyun Guest Stars in jTBC Drama Beyond Evil as the Younger Version of Shin Ha Kyun’s Character

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2021
Four scenes featuring male characters in dialogue.

K-actor Lee Do Hyun continues with his ascension and doing so with really cool and different ways. He played one of joint male leads in 18 Again, then a memorable supporting role in action horror Sweet Home, and now he’s doing a guest starring role in a high profile thriller Beyond Evil (Monster). Lee Do Hyun will be playing the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beyond Evil, Lee Do Hyun, Monster, Shin Ha Kyun

Yoo Seung Ho and Hyeri in Talks for KBS Sageuk Romance Thinking of the Moon When the Flowers Bloom

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2021
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Clearly 2021 is going all in on young romance sageuks and I’m fine with it as long as the casting and production team are solid. KBS is lining up a second half of the year sageuk titled Thinking of the Moon When the Flowers Bloom based on the real life prohibition period in Joseon history. In talks for the leads … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyeri, Thinking of the Moon When the Flower Blooms, Yoo Seung Ho

Lee Jin Wook, Lee Joon, and Kwon Nara in Talks for tvN Drama The Immortal

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2021
Two men in stylish suits smiling.

Well this certainly seems like a really random combo that I never thought of before. K-ent is reporting that the casting for upcoming fantasy drama The Immortal (Korean title Bulgalsal which could refer to the mythical creature Bulgasalri as well) is taking shape. There are two male leads Lee Jin Wook and Lee Joon, both are the titular Bulgasal or … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bulgasal, Kwon Nara, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Joon, The immortal

KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises Premieres to Ratings of 6.5% and 9.4% as it Starts the Journey of Warrior Princess Kim So Hyun and Loyal Fool Ji Soo

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2021
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A nice start to the lunar year of the ox so far with no big bad news around the world and for the first K-drama to premiere in this metal ox year KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises is also off to a promising start. The premiere episode this Monday brought in 6.5%, 9.4% ratings in the two part … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Park Hae Joon Parlays Success as Douchebag Husband in The World of the Married into K-remake of Money Heist and Headlining Career First Rom-com Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2021
Two men in stylish jackets, smiling.

I think Park Hae Joon is a great actor, one of the best character actors in his generation considering I always remember his roles more than him as an actor. But goodness does he have “resting jerk face” and none moreso than in last year’s biggest drama hit The World of the Married. I’m glad he’s not typecasting himself anymore … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Hae Joon

Boatload of New Stills for River Where the Moon Rises Premiering This Monday February 15th

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2021
Young couple in a dramatic, intimate moment.

Okay, hit me where it hurts good, in that K-drama sweet zone of angst and romance and the greater good. KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises drops this Monday February 15th and the production released tons of new stills in the few days prior to really ramp up the excitement. We see younger character scenes, danger lurking in every … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Final Episode of tvN Sageuk Queen Cheorin Brings Ratings High of 17.371% and Plenty of Heated Commentary About the Ending

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2021
Royal couple in traditional Korean attire.

Well well well, the ending is here for Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen) and I’m not sure if I should talk about the ending or just let it rip in the comment section. I don’t want to “spoil” any plot point but this ending is really quite special, as in I think it would take a really special viewer to find … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Jung Hyun, Queen Cheorin, Shin Hye Sun

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