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Cheng Lei Fans Demand His Agency Fire His Handsome Eye-catching Assistant for Trying to Outshine Him

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2024
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It’s more and more obvious that it’s the loudest and most obnoxious fandom fans that take over the public perception of the star. C-actor Cheng Lei only in the recent year has been elevated to male lead thanks to a breakout role in My Journey to You but his fans are already getting in over their head in making demands. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cheng Lei

Kang Dong Won, Lim Ji Yeon, and Uhm Tae Goo to Form Mixed Gender Rock Band in K-movie Wild Thing

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2024
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Hur, this sounds so random but kind cool concept. A new K-movie has been announced titled Wild Thing and will star Kang Dong Won, Lim Ji Yeon, and Uhm Tae Goo, so a very strong acting cast for sure. It’s about three friends who formed the mixed gender rock band Triangle in their youth but breaks up over something scandalous. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kang Dong Won, Lim Ji Yeon, Uhm Tae Goo, Wild Thing

Brocade Odyssey with Tan Song Yun and Zheng Ye Cheng Airs to Criticism on Stale Plot, Poor Directing, and Distracting AI Face Swap of Third Male Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2024
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Well, here’s another one that can be skipped, unless the reviews get better which is always a possibility. Earlier in the year another female lead becomes business head to save the family drama Blossoms in Adversity also premiered to poor reviews but really turned the tide as the drama went on. But for now Brocade Odyssey which premiered this past … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Brocade Odyssey, Tan Song Yun, Zheng Ye Cheng

Netflix K-drama The Trunk with Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin Received Mixed Reviews and Reception From Critics and Viewers Alike

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2024
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So last weekend was the premiere of The Trunk on Netflix, the last big premiere before the behemoth Squid Game 2 arrives end of the month at Christmas time. Starring Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin and adapted from the same name novel, the drama puts powerhouse A-list leads with a much more subdued and slow burn story. The reviews … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, The Trunk

Tencent Releases First Posters for Just Started Filming Modern Romance C-drama Shine on Me with Song Wei Long and Zhao Jin Mai

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2024
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I like that C-drama production often release first concept posters right at the start of filming. It gives viewers an idea of what the leads will look like and a feel for the mood the production is going for. Modern romance C-drama Shine on Me adapted from a Gu Man novel titled Blazing Sunlight was one of the big IP … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Blazing Sunlight, Shine on Me, Song Wei Long, Zhao Jin Mai

Yoona and Park Sung Hoon to Star in Time Travel Romance Drama A Tyrant’s Chef

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2024
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What’s with back-to-back great K-drama cast news in the last day! Yoona and Park Sung Hoon are going to star in the time-travel romance tvN K-drama A Tyrant’s Chef. She plays the titular chef at the very top peak of her successful career when she suddenly time travels back to the era ruled by his tyrant King who also happens … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A Tyrant's Chef, Park Sung Hoon, Yoona

Yu Shu Xin and He Yu’s Just Started Filming Modern C-drama Star Trails Hit Snag with Director Leaving

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 1, 2024
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So there is already drama on the set of just started filming C-drama Star Trails (Xuang Gui 双轨 or Double Track). And this time it’s not on the billing order lol. The leads are Yu Shu Xin with He Yu but word from the set is that the director abruptly left and a new director has been hastily brought in. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Double Track, He Yu, Star Trails, Yu Shu Xin

IU and Byun Woo Seok Confirmed for MBC Romance Drama 21st Century Prince’s Wife

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 1, 2024
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Well, we’ve been lamenting the lack of big name castings in K-dramas and now we have a big shocker that I legit never ever thought about before. IU and Byun Woo Seok are confirmed to star in a MBC drama scheduled for mid 2025 titled 21st Century Prince’s Wife. It’s basically The King: Eternal Monarch but without the parallel worlds … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 21st Century Prince’s Wife, Byun Woo Seok, IU

Wuxia C-drama Tales of Dark River with Gong Jun and Peng Xiao Ran Wraps Filming and Releases Production Video First Look

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 1, 2024
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I gotta say, this drama actually looks good IMO. C-drama Tales of Dark River wrapped filming recently and the production released an official behind-the-scenes look at the production process and filming as well as first posters. Starring Gong Jun, Peng Xiao Ran, Chang Hua Sen, and Yang Yu Tong, the drama is adapted from the same name novel and also … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chang Hua Sen, Gong Jun, Peng Xiao Ran, Tales of Dark River

Period C-drama Guardians of the Dafeng Releases New Posters as it Reportedly Completes Advertiser Goal and Readies for Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2024
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It’s December woohoo, a month to just wrap up the year with either good or bad and of course just to see what dramas can arrive last minute to surprise you. Period C-drama Guardians of the Dafeng has been rumored to air this month and it’s a big male lead centric drama starring Dylan Wang in hopefully what will be … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Guardians of the Dafeng

Fans of Lovely Runner Upset that Producer Credited the Success of the Drama to Molding the Male Lead Character for Byun Woo Seok’s Image

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2024
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Man, talk about the production of Lovely Runner continuing to praise one lead or criticize the other. Months ago the PD of the drama was criticized for saying that he needed Kim Hye Yoon to improve her looks and visuals for the drama, calling it “tough love” so she could be seen as the best version of herself onscreen and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lovely Runner

SBS Fri-Sat Drama The Fiery Priest 2 Stays Steady in Ratings Unable to Match Higher Ratings of First Season

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2024
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Whether it’s the zeitgeist moment passing or the new story simply isn’t as interesting, SBS was hoping for another hit with The Fiery Priest 2 and unfortunately it won’t be happening. The new season has aired 7-episodes so far and ratings remain steady between high 10% to 12% range. The original was up to 15% and more and ended with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Honey Lee, Kim Nam Gil, Kim Sung Kyun, The Fiery Priest

C-drama Brocade Odyssey with Tan Song Yun and Zheng Ye Cheng Premieres Today November 30th

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2024
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Streaming platform Youku just finished one female lead centric commerce drama with The Story of Pearl Girl dealing with jewelry making and now it’s following right up with Brocade Odyssey centered in the world of weaving and fabric. The drama premiered today on November 30th and stars Tan Song Yun with Zheng Ye Cheng along with second leads Jing Chao … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Brocade Odyssey, Tan Song Yun, Zheng Ye Cheng

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