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Kim Sun Ah and Uhm Jung Hwa’s Upcoming K-drama W: The City of Undying Women Falls Apart and Production Disbanded

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2021
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I thought another double queen K-drama was headed our way in 2021 but alas this one was not meant to me. K-ent is reporting that upcoming K-drama W: The City of Undying Women starring Kim Sun Ah and Uhm Jung Hwa in dual female lead roles has run into a full stop. The production has been disbanded and the drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Sun Ah, Uhm Jung Hwa

K-media Writes on Four Young Stars to Watch in 2021 – Lee Do Hyun, Ro Woon, Song Kang, and Jeon Yeo Bin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2021
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Okay I totally agree with this four-some and how talented and ripe for (further) breakout in 2021, but there may be one or two more names I would add to the list. Nevertheless this really is a new bright era for K-dramas with so many genuinely good actors and actresses on deck to become solo male and female leads on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Do Hyun, Ro Woon

SBS Drama Delayed Justice Loses Male Lead Bae Sung Woo to Drunk Driving, Adds Massive Guest Stars Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Elijah, and Lee Jong Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 15, 2021
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The SBS Fri-Sat drama Delayed Justice is having a delayed resurgence thanks to turning lemons into lemonade. The drama fired male lead Bae Sung Woo after his drunk driving arrest and had to find another top male actor willing to step in for the 4 remaining episodes. Initially it was Lee Jung Jae but his schedule didn’t work out so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Delayed Justice, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Elijah, Lee Jong Hyuk, Lee Jung Jae

KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises Releases Teaser Poster and New Striking Action Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2021
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I hope the production has enough footage in the bank when KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises premieres next month in February because I can see delays due to COVID-19, the winter weather, lunar new year and the like for a drama that is large in scale and requires a lot more prep. I’m so excited this drama is … Continue reading →

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

jTBC 10th Anniversary Drama Sisyphus: The Myth Releases New Character Stills of Jo Seung Woo and Park Shin Hye

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2021
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I feel like jTBC is doing a great job of hyping up its upcoming drama Sisyphus: The Myth by always emphasizing that it’s the drama to celebrate the network’s 10th anniversary. But the worry is that the drama ends up not being as good as people expect due to the hype but eh, why worry now and let’s just enjoy … Continue reading →

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

KBS Schedules College Romance Drama Dear M in the Friday Timeslot with Premiere Date of Feb 26th

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2021
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After a bit of casting carousel, the college era romance drama Dear M is now gearing up to meet audiences. KBS has scheduled the drama for Friday starting February 26th, so one episode a week and hopefully it’s good enough to keep the momentum from each week. Starring Park Hye Soo, Noh Jeong Eui, Jaehyun of idol group NCT, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Hyun Sung, Dear M, Jaehyun, Noh Jeong Eui, Park Hye Soo

Jo Byung Kyu in Talks for Male Lead of Fusion Sageuk Drama Royal Inspector Joy Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2021
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Strike while the iron is hot and it’s no surprise K-actor Jo Byung Kyu is the It Boy to start of 2021 thanks to the success of OCN drama The Uncanny Counter. Sure it’s an ensemble piece but he’s definitely part of the special sauce not to mention he’s been on a roll for the last two years first breaking … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Byung Kyu

Jeon Do Yeon and Ryu Jun Yeol Confirmed for K-drama Human Disqualification with Additional Cast Members Joining

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2021
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The confirmation for upcoming K-drama Human Disqualification feels a harem for the male lead, lol. I’m teasing but it’s five actresses and one actor so far, so lucky him. K-ent has announced Jeon Do Yeon and Ryu Jun Yeol for the drama Human Disqualification, and yes their big age difference is intentional as the female lead is in her 40’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Do Yeon, Jo Eun Ji, Kim Hyo Jin, Park Ji Young, Ryu jun Yeol, Son Na Eun

tvN Drama Mouse Releases First Teaser and Script Reading Still with Lee Seung Gi, Park Joo Hyun, Lee Hee Joon, and Kyung Soo Jim

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2021
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I thought tvN thriller drama Mouse would be airing later into 2021 but it’s actually premiering soon, next month in February in the Wed-Thurs time slot after True Beauty. The production released this week a haunting short teaser preview with child actor Kim Kang Hoon who is playing the kid version of male lead Lee Seung Gi‘s character in the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Kang Hoon, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Seung Gi, Mouse, Park Joo Hyun

Kimura Takuya’s Actress Wife Kudo Shizuka and Model Daughter Koki Pay Tribute to the Fashion Trend Setting Light Brown Windbreaker He Wore for J-dorama Hero on 20th Anniversary

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2021
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Has it really been 20 years? J-actor Kimura Takuya has had many dorama hits in his career and one of the most popular was legal dorama Hero, which spawned a sequel, an SP, two movies, and even a reboot. The original aired in 2001 so this year is the 20th anniversary, and his wife Kudo Shizuka and youngest daughter Koki … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Hero, Kimura Takuya

Jang Nara and Jung Yong Hwa Confirmed for KBS 2021 K-drama Daebak Real Estate

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2021
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Wow, I didn’t expect to actually feel positive vibes for this drama, but the title sounds cute and the pairing is strangely working for me on paper. KBS confirmed the K-drama Daebak Real Estate on its 2021 line up, with leads Jang Nara and Jung Yong Hwa and I’m not sure if it’s a noona-dongsaeng romance or onscreen they will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Daebak Real Estate, Jang Nara, Jung Yong Hwa

Female Cast Member of SBS Drama Good Casting Accuses Actor in Same Drama of Sexual Assault and Seoul Police Investigating

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2021
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Well this is bad juju stuff all around. Seoul police have announced that it is investigating the report of sexual assault of a female actress (small role) who starred in SBS drama Good Casting. She is accusing a male supporting actor in the same drama, the two met from working together, of attempted sexual assault right before Christmas on December … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bae Jin Woong, Good Casting

OCN Drama The Uncanny Counter the First to Break 10% Ratings, Gets 2nd Season, and Cast Featured in Cine21 Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2021 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2023
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There is so much to celebrate and be proud of and it the biggest surprise of the last month has got to be OCN drama The Uncanny Counter. It airs on the smallest of the three notable cable networks and features a main cast without any big name stars. But it’s been a hit for the network since the premiere … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Manga | Tagged Jo Byung Gyu, Kim Se Jung, The Uncanny Counter, Yeom Hye Ran, Yoo Joon Sang

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