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tvN Mon-Tues Drama Awaken Finishes with Excellent Episode 16, Another Indelible Performance by Namgong Min, and Solid Average Ratings of 4.543%

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2021
Four characters in a dramatic, moody setting.

It’s weird, after watching both Kairos and Awaken (Night and Day) back to back, Kairos is a better written and executed drama but I’m way more emotionally invested in Awaken due to the jaw dropping acting show put on by Namgong Min for the entire 16-episodes. This was his playground and we’re all just lucky to be along for the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Day and Night, Lee Chung Ah, Namgong Min, Seolhyun, Yoon Sun Woo

Episode 15 tVN Drama Awaken Drops Major Reveals Like Whatevs on the Way to Finale

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2021
Group of people in dramatic expressions.

Okay, I can’t stop watching Awaken (Night and Day) even though I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS and I know most won’t be answered by the end. This drama is so weird, building a conspiracy on perhaps the most horrific power grab ever explored by a K-drama, where rich people (or person) seeks eternal life and in the process uses actual … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Namgong Min, Night and Day, Seolhyun

tvN Thriller Drama Awaken with Namgong Min Heads into Final Stretch with Interesting Idea and Flawed Execution

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2021
Drama poster featuring four characters in night setting.

After MBC underrated gem Kairos ended, I’ve migrated to tvN thriller Awaken (Night and Day) to satiated the who-dun-it craving in me. When I’m in the mood for procedures then I’m all in, and thankfully Awaken has been there to fill the Kairos sized hole in my drama brain. It’s aired 12-episodes so far so two more weeks left to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Namgong Min, Night and Day, Seolhyun

The Cast of tvN Mon-Tues Procedural Thriller Drama Awaken Hold Press Conference Ahead of November 30th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 24, 2020
Man in a tuxedo at a red carpet event.

Cable network tvN pulled a switch up this month, airing Birthcare Center in the Mon-Tues slot after Record of Youth but it was only an 8-episode drama. My mental scheduling was thrown off track but it’s back on my radar now that the cast held the press conference for the next drama Awaken (Night and Day). Starring Namgong Min, Seolhyun, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Namgong Min, Night and Day, Seolhyun, Yoon Sun Woo

Namgong Min is Ready to Take Care of Business in New Poster for tvN Drama Awaken

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2020
Drama poster featuring four characters in night setting.

The Korean title for upcoming tvN drams Awaken is Night and Day, so the new poster is actually juxtaposing night and day. Except the day seems more like overcast pre-dawn and more hilariously male lead Namgong Min is exactly the same IDGAF attitude and expression. Whereas female leads Seolhyun and Lee Chung Ah actually changed from light colored outfits to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Namgong Min, Seol

Namgong Min Captivates with Rugged Charm in New Drama Stills for Awaken

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 4, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 3, 2020
Man using a walkie-talkie, focused expression.

Three drama stills and three totally different vibes from Namgong Min in his upcoming K-drama Awaken. He got lots of praise and awards nominations for last year’s hit Stove League but lost out in the end so maybe 2021 will be his year with this drama. He’s so overdue for yet another boost in recognition and popularity and his channeling … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Namgong Min, Night and Day

First Coolly Emotional Poster and Teaser of Namgong Min in tvN Thriller Drama Awaken

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 24, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 23, 2020
Profile of a man with dramatic background.

It’s like a jolt of awesome when I saw the first promos for upcoming tvN Mon-Tues drama Awaken (Korean title Night and Day). It’s like the production knows its top asset is male lead Namgong Min and is putting all the heavy lifting on him. The poster is pretty standard for a thriller, dark tonal visuals but Namgong Min’s eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Namgong Min, Night and Day

Namgong Min, Seolhyun, Lee Chung Ah Lead Script Reading for tvN Drama Awaken

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2020
Cast reading scripts in a group meeting.

tvN’s final Mon-Tues drama of 2020 is ready to start filming and the time slot is going to go from aspirational Record of Youth to medical miracle heartwarming Birthcare Center to dark procedural Awaken (Night and Day). The leads of Awaken held their script reading earlier this month led by Namgong Min, Seolhyun, Lee Chung Ah, and Yoon Sun Woo. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Lee Sin Young, Namgong Min, Night and Day, Seolhyun, Yoon Sun Woo

Namgong Min, Seolhyun, and Lee Chung Ah Confirmed as Leads for tvN Procedural Drama Awaken

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 6, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 6, 2020
Three stylish portraits of young adults.

This is one casting combo where I think the two female leads should be swapped. tvN has confirmed the main cast of upcoming Mon-Tues procedural mystery drama Awaken (Korean title Night and Day) with Namgong Min, Seolhyun, and Lee Chung Ah. Seolhyun remains such an unimpressive actress and I never feel she’s substantively improving, whereas Lee Chung Ah has grown … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Awaken, Lee Chung Ah, Lee Sin Young, Namgong Min, Night and Day, Seolhyun

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