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tvN Detective Serial Killer Drama Mouse Continues with Gritty Character Posters and Tense New Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2021
Dramatic character portraits with red string connections.

Upcoming tvN drama Mouse is certainly marching in a no-nonsense way into its early March premiere, with none of the shiny glitzy promos and an overwhelming sense of dread. The first drama poster was pretty plain featuring male leads Lee Seung Gi and Lee Hee Joon staring at something with a police gaze and now the individual posters take the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Seung Gi, Mouse, Park Joo Hyun

Kang Ha Neul Confirmed as Male Lead for K-drama Insider and Looking Sageuk Smexy in February Premiere of River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2021
Man in historical costume, outdoor setting.

It’s a two-fer for K-actor Kang Ha Neul in dramas this year, and who knows he may even do more! The award winning actor has picked his next leading man role and has signed on for legal thriller Insider as Kim Yo Han who works at the legal research center. He’s cruelly betrayed by his bestie classmate and sets off … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Insider, Kang Ha Neul, River Where the Moon Rises

Song Kang and Park In Hwan Tug at Heartstrings in Their Love of Ballet in First Teaser for tvN Drama Navillera

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2021
Man enjoying the outdoors with an elder.

Gosh what a lovely teaser preview, so simple yet so impactful. tvN released the first peek at upcoming March 2021 K-drama Navillera, based on the same name webtoon which was also adapted earlier into a stage show already. It tells the story of a retired postal worker played in the drama by Park In Hwan who gave up his dream … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Navillera, Park In Hwan, Song Kang

K-ent Considers Space Sweepers a Hit After Movie Debuts to #1 Movie Worldwide on Netflix for 3 Straight Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2021
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Super Bowl weekend is normally quiet in box office premieres in the US during the pre-COVID era and the only movie to drop is smaller budget counterprogramming. With theaters mostly still closed in many countries around the world, movie premieres have been either with lower box office expectation and haul or moving to streaming premieres. Korean sci-fi movie Space Sweepers … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Space Sweepers, Spaceship Victory

Gong Hyo Jin Signs on for Netflix K-drama Woman of Crisis Playing a Top Screenwriter of Makjang Dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2021
Smiling woman in white blouse and patterned skirt.

K-actress Gong Hyo Jin has such a fresh, quirky, chic vibe she’s the opposite of what I would think of a makjang queen whether in dramas or in real life. But for her next drama she’s going full meta and the drama sounds like it’s a drama-within-a-drama. She’s signed on for the Netflix produced K-drama Woman of Crisis playing the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin, Woman of Crisis

Action Moves out of the Palace in Episode 18 of Queen Cheorin with Ratings Staying Put at 14.844%

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2021
Historical scenes with traditional clothing and emotions.

Next week is the finale of Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen) and it’ll be interesting to see how the drama deals with both historical King Cheoljeong and his situation as well as whether Bong Hwan’s soul will stay in Joseon forever or go back to modern times. I’m fairly certain Bong Hwan is the reincarnated future self of So Young, perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Mr. Queen, Queen Cheorin

Kim Nam Gil Forms Own Agency Gilstory Entertainment and Confirmed for OCN Thriller Drama Island with Seo Ye Ji

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 7, 2021
Young man in white sweater with heart design.

Every time I hear a drama or movie with a story about weird stuff happening on an island I just think of Lost lol. It’s been over a decade but that island fantasy drama was so riveting live watching and there is still tons of cool concepts to be mined about weird shit on islands. K-actor Kim Nam Gil is … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Island, Kim Nam Gil, Seo Ye Ji

Kim Sun Ho and Moon Ga Young Reunite as New Spokescouple for NAU Casualwear

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2021
Two people holding popcorn against a yellow background.

Hhhhmmmm, this is one adorable pairing that I didn’t even know that I missed and totally realize I need. Kim Sun Ho and Moon Ga Young are the new face in 2021 of NAU brand casual athletic apparel, a smart casting choice as they exude complementary gorgeous wholesome appeal. It’s a reunion for the two as they worked together in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Sun Ho, Moon Ga Young

River Where the Moon Rises Releases New Group Poster and Stills of Each Lead Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon, and Choi Yu Hwa

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2021
Four characters from a historical drama series.

I think by aging down the leads of River Where the Moon Rises from the first concept when veteran stars were courted for the roles, it will end up having a broader I-audience appeal due to the Hallyu popularity of the younger leads. That’s great because sageuks truly have its own appeal and if done so an unforgettable pathos in … Continue reading →

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

Episode 17 of Queen Cheorin Gets Steady 14.510% Ratings as the Pregnant Queen Navigates Personal Feelings with Palace Plotting

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 7, 2021
Couple in traditional clothing by the water.

tvN Sat-Sun drama Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen) is now down to the penultimate weekend of airing and I’m back to being more interest solely to see what the writer has in store to wrap up this story. As cheaply and dorkily as source drama Go Princess Go was executed (HOMG the homemade costumes and “special” effects were to be seen), … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Queen Cheorin

Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Ri’s Sci-fi Movie Space Sweepers Debuts on Netflix with Positive Critic Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2021
Three characters walking in a spaceship corridor.

Whew, I didn’t realize I was holding my breath but I totally was lol! I want Space Sweepers (Spaceship Victory) to be good because I want to watch a good movie, I hope male lead Song Joong Ki returns to form with a successful project after the mega disappointment that was Arthdal Chronicles, and because it’s a win for all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Hae Jin

Looking Into the Rearview Mirror as jTBC Drama Run On Jogs Off into the Sunset

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2021
Romantic conversations in cozy cafe setting.

Another drama ended this week, and from the buzz (or lack thereoff), it appears jTBC Wed-Thurs romance Run On elicited audience interaction as light in touch as the slice-of-life it was presenting. This one I watched two episodes of and enjoyed it well enough and felt like I would like it more if I marathoned it since there wasn’t anything … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Kang Tae Oh, Run On, Shin Se Kyung, Sooyoung

Song Joong Ki is a Swashbuckling Antihero Lawyer in New Story Packed Previews for tvN Drama Vincenzo

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2021
Collage of dramatic scenes from a TV series.

I won’t look a gift horse in the mouth though it’s really surprising to see tvN drop two previews for Vincenzo packed full of footage and different ones at that. It’s nearly 2 minutes worth of visuals and action with plenty for everyone. Song Joong Ki is the mafia lawyer turned South Korean lawless lawyer, and sorry if I’m borrowing … Continue reading →

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

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