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Temperature of Love Premieres to Mon-Tues Ratings Win Despite Not Breaking 10% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
Two people standing in the rain, conversing.

A win is a win so I’m sure SBS is happy that it’s latest Mon-Tues offering continues the network dominance in that time slot. With that said, Temperature of Love premiered with 7.1% and 8.0% AGB nationwide ratings in the first two episodes, enough to lead the competition but it’s a sad state of affairs when none of the prime … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Lingerie Girls, Temperature of Love | 47 Replies

New SBS Mon-Tues Drama Falsify Arrives to Lead the Ratings Over A King Loves and School 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 24, 2017
Korean drama posters featuring diverse characters.

Being one week late to the new drama premiere party hasn’t hurt new Mon-Tues SBS drama Falsify, and in fact may have helped as the other two new K-dramas that premiered last week on the rival networks both landed with a thud. Today’s premiere of Falsify took in 11.6% for episode 1 and rising in episode 2 to 12.6%. Over … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Falsify, School 2017 | 27 Replies

Decent Long Preview With a Side of More Crappy Posters for Sageuk A King Loves with Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2017
Three characters in a floral setting.

It’s a relief to finally have a positive response to a promo from upcoming MBC sageuk A King Loves, too bad the network nearly negated it with another dose of terrible visuals. The cast held a press conference last week with leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun, releasing a long 4-minute preview that was unexpectedly intriguing. Im … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona | 9 Replies

Upcoming MBC Sageuk A King Loves Releases Unappealing and Awkward Official Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2017 by ockoalaJune 30, 2017
Three characters in a floral setting.

Good drama lordy are these two of the worst sageuk posters I’ve seen in a good long while, almost so bad as to be a parody. Now I just feel sad for A King Loves leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun, with poor Yoona being told to look serious and melancholy but coming across in the posters … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona | 15 Replies

First Teaser for Sageuk Drama A King Loves and Male Lead Im Shi Wan Confirms Military Enlistment on July 11th

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Two characters in a tense interaction.

The first teaser for upcoming MBC Mon-Tues drama A King Loves (The King Loves) is out, and along with it news about the next two years whereabouts of the male lead. The titular King in love Im Shi Wan is trading in his big hair band and flowing sageuk hair for a buzz cut as he’s enlisting for military service … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona | 24 Replies

A King Loves Releases New Stills with Leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
Two characters in traditional attire outdoors.

I’m cautiously optimistic about pre-produced sageuk A King Loves since it’s adapted from a novel so the story structure has less chance of falling apart. But that optimism is also tempered with plenty of K-dramas failing even on adapting well-written works, not to mention I’m really not liking male lead Im Shi Wan‘s sageuk look. It’s not all on a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona | 17 Replies

Sageuk Drama A King Loves Finds Doppleganger Counterparts to Leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 5, 2017 by ockoalaApril 3, 2017
Collage of historic themed characters in costumes.

K-ent continues to churn out talented child actors who succeed into adult roles, with three big names from the last few years transitioning and leaving a void. Yeo Jin Goo, Kim Yoo Jung, and Kim So Hyun are now fully in leading role territory of their own so there’s room for the new batch of teens to make their mark. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Nam Da Reum, Yoon Chan Young, Yoona | 6 Replies

First Stills of Im Shi Wan and Yoona in Sageuk Drama A King Loves

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2017
Young man in traditional Asian attire.

The first stills are out for upcoming romance sageuk A King Loves, which true to it’s title is based on a novel all about said king’s love for a woman. Maybe there’s the typical palace and power play intrigue involved but all I see in the synopsis is a love triangle set in period garb. Starring Im Shi Wan and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona | 12 Replies

While You Were Sleeping Tops C-netizens Rank of 10 Most Anticipated K-dramas of 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2017
Korean drama promotional image featuring two actors.

Many of the 2017 K-dramas were announced in late 2016, and a few even starting filming last year already. C-netizens are also taking stock of the offerings soon to come and there was a recent poll showing which K-dramas are most anticipated there. Topping the list is While You Were Sleeping with Lee Jong Seok and Suzy, two popular K-stars … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Man to Man, Ruler - Master of the Mask, Saimdang, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, The Package, Tomorrow With You, While You Were Sleeping, Whisper | 26 Replies

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