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Yuri Brings the Boys Jung Il Woo and Shin Hyun Soo to the Yard in New IG Story Dance Promise for Breaking 7% Ratings for Bossom: Stealing Fate

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2021 by ockoalaMay 28, 2021
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It’s almost the weekend which means almost time for my date with MBN sageuk Bossam: Stealing Fate. I’m so grateful for the existence of this drama to mend my Vincenzo gap and also breath new life into the classic style sageuk. Leads Jung Il Woo, Yuri, and Shin Hyun Soo are hitting it out of the park solo and in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bossam: Stealing Fate, Jung Il Woo, Shin Hyun Soo, Yuri

Jang Ki Yong and Hyeri are Opposites Attract in Lowkey Adorable Fantasy Rom-com My Roommate is a Gumiho

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2021 by ockoalaMay 27, 2021
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I’ll preface this by saying that newly arrived tvN Wed-Thurs romance fantasy drama My Roommate is a Gumiho is not a quality drama in any respect. Not writing, directing, or acting, and yet it’s my newest drama crack. Like, I love it! It’s so flimsy, low-budget, and ridiculously watchable. The first episode actually got high premiere ratings of 5.282% but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyeri, Jang Ki Yong, My Roommate is a Gumiho

Ji Hyun Woo and Rookie Leading Lady Park Se Hee to Headline Next KBS Weekend Drama Gentleman and Young Lady

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2021 by ockoalaMay 27, 2021
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I’ve heard mixed things about KBS weekend drama Revolutionary Sisters so much that my love for Kim Young Nam is still not enough to venture into it (yet). Something about highly unpleasant personalities for the three female leads which sometimes is done on purpose to then later show growth. The network has assembled the leads for the next weekend drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo, Lee Se Hee

Jang Hyuk and Lee Joon Cast in Upcoming KBS Sageuk Drama Red Single Heart

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2021 by ockoalaMay 28, 2021
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A classic style sageuk is headed our way with the big budget Red Single Heart airing on KBS in the first half of 2022 and the casting is just phenomenal. Jang Hyuk and Lee Joon are the two male leads in a fierce political struggle for control of Joseon Korea. It’s a fictional story so it’s not a historical real … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Lee Joon, Red Single Heart

Park Min Young and Song Kang to Start Filming in June for jTBC Workplace Drama Office Romance Cruelty

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2021 by ockoalaMay 27, 2021
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If this drama airs by December 2021 then Song Kang will have four dramas in one year and goodness I’ve never seen that type of striking while the iron is hot. jTBC production is in final prep stages to start filming upcoming drama Office Romance Cruelty slated for June. It’s set in the department of meteorology and both are weather … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Office Romance Cruelty, Park Min Young, Song Kang

K-netizens Recommend Six Low Rated When it Aired But Quality K-dramas Including Be Melodramatic and Bubblegum

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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If there is a lull in your drama watching right now with currently airing K-dramas, this is a great list to go look for some oldies but goodies. Even I skipped a few of these listed when it first aired and always meant to go back and watch after hearing good reviews. K-netizens have assembled six K-dramas that were all … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 365: Repeat the Year, Be Melodramatic, Bubblegum, Just Between Lovers, Kairos, Yoona's Street

Song Joong Ki Cast as the Male Lead in K-drama Adaption of Revenge Novel The Youngest Son of Sunyang

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2021 by ockoalaMay 26, 2021
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Well this casting news coming official arrived earlier than I expected. After rumors last month that Song Joong Ki was the name on the top of the casting list for the highly anticipated K-drama adaptation of novel The Youngest Son of Sunyang, he is indeed the chosen one. K-ent is reporting that he’s been cast, though his agency says he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Joong Ki, The Youngest Son of Sunyang

Lee Kyu Hyung Joins Voice 4 as the Big Bad and OCN Starts Releasing Promos with Leads Lee Ha Na and Song Seung Heon Ahead of Mid-June Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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I can’t believe I still haven’t gotten on the OCN drama series Voice bandwagon and now it’s on season 4 already. Voice 4 will premiere on June 19th this time with Song Seung Heon as the male lead and Lee Ha Na continuing as the female lead since the inception. OCN is not hiding the identity of the Big Bad … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Ha Na, Lee Kyu Hyung, Song Seung Heon, Voice 4

Fantasy Rom-com My Roommate is a Gumiho with Jang Ki Yong and Hyeri Premieres this Wed on tvN

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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I don’t know why I’m lowkey super excited for the next tvN Wed-Thurs drama My Roommate is a Gumiho. By all accounts expectations should be low but Mouse really wore me out and a silly fun rom-com can totally refill the drama meter. The drama airs on tvN this Wednesday with a simulcast on Chinese streaming giant iQiyi, which co-produced … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyeri, Jang Ki Yong, Kang Ha Na, My Roommate is a Gumiho

So Ji Sub Considering TV Return with 2022 Legal Drama Dr. Lawyer, Also Sends Food Truck to Support BFF Song Seung Heon in Set of Voice 4

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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Hahahaha, the super genius is back and also the combining of top professions just to add to the competency level. So Ji Sub has been offered the male lead in upcoming drama Dr. Lawyer, which is exactly as the title sounds about a guy who is a doctor AND a lawyer. He’s a top cardiothoracic surgeon who then becomes a … Continue reading →

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Shin Se Kyung Ends 19-year Representation with Namoo Actors, May Re-sign or Enter Free Agency

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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I’m sure some folks don’t know that Shin Se Kyung was a true child star, but she wasn’t active in K-movies or dramas in that role so she didn’t really gain her acting career until she was a young adult. In 2009 she changed agencies to Namoo Actors and then got her big break with High Kick 2 in 2010. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Shin Se Kyung

Joo Ji Hoon Outshines the Watches in New Esquire Korea Pictorial for TAG Heuer

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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I’m a huge menswear watch fan, not for myself of course but I adore the watch completion of an outfit whether for black tie or casual chic. It’s crazy how expensive the top watch brands are but it’s definitely an investment piece more lasting than even a bespoke suit. K-actor Joo Ji Hoon is modeling TAG Heuer in the pages … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon

Hwang In Yeob the New Leading Man for Seo Hyun Jin in Upcoming Drama Why Oh Soo Jae

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 24, 2021
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It’s swapping like for like with these two young male actors. Kim Young Dae will not be Seo Hyun Jin‘s leading man in the upcoming drama Why Oh Soo Jae reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. He’s soon to be seen in the third season of Penthouse so perhaps that’s why. Stepping in is another promising young actor Hwang In Yeob … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang In Yeop, Seo Hyun Jin, Why Oh Soo Jae

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