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Tag Archives: Bae Jong Ok

Shin Hye Sun Hits Every Comedic Beat in First Teasers and Lead Character Posters for tvN Sageuk Queen Cheorin

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2020
Woman in traditional attire, holding finger to lips.

I first noticed K-actress Shin Hye Sun‘s underrated comedic ability in Legend of the Blue Sea, she turned a stock clingly second female lead into a layered and endearing role. She’s great playing the straight woman in lead roles but I love when she acts out in immature ways that we can all relate to lol. She’s going to have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Kim Tae Woo, No Touch Princess, Queen Cheorin, Shin Hye Sun

Shin Hye Sun and Kim Jung Hyun Lead Script Reading for tvN Sageuk Queen Cheorin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2020
Two actors holding scripts and making heart gestures.

tvN hasn’t had a true saguek in the Sat-Sun time slot and the last sageuks it aired in a different time slot were The Crowned Clown and 100 Days My Prince. It’s time to bring the gravitas and the upcoming Queen Cheorin seems like the comedy soul-swap element will merely be an appetizer comedy before it gets into the heady … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Kim Jung Hyun, Kim Tae Woo, Queen Cheorin, Shin Hye Sun

Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun, Bae Jong Ok, and Kim Tae Woo Confirmed for Comedy Sageuk Drama Queen Cheorin

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2020 by ockoalaJune 5, 2020
Four portraits of diverse individuals smiling.

I’ve long thought the ridiculously low budget and slap stick period Chinese drama Go Princess Go was perfect for a K-drama version and could be done so much better. I don’t think the upcoming sageuk drama Queen Cheorin is announced and an official adaptation of GPG but it’s totally the same plot. Shin Hye Sun is confirmed to play the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Kim Jung Hyun, Kim Tae Woo, Queen Cheorin, Shin Hye Sun

K-stars Active in Charity and Volunteer Work During the Holiday Season to Give Back

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 26, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 25, 2017
Volunteer preparing food with fellow helpers.

The holidays are in full swing and that means the temperature dips and folks gather with families to celebrate. For many who are less fortunate, the holidays must be harder than usual to get through and for those who have the means giving back is always appreciated and a generous way to show thanks. K-stars have been quite active in … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Han Ji Min, Kim Hye Sung, Noh Hee Kyung, Park Jin Hee, Park Shin Hye, Solbi, Yoo Ji Tae

Jaejoong Looking More Model than Spy in Latest Pretty Teaser Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 1, 2015 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2015

My gut feeling is that Jaejoong is one of those idol-actors who will always need to overcome his too pretty exterior and ignominious start to acting. Much like Eric is forever being called an idol-actor despite being a critically lauded seasoned actor for over ten years now. Jaejoong has a looooong ways to go before approaching Eric level transition but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Jaejoong, Spy, Yoo Oh Sung

Jaejoong’s Spy Releases First Curious Teaser and More Cast Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2014 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2014

The first teaser is out for the KBS Friday night drama Spy and it reminds me yet again not to believe I have a clue what a drama has in store by the concept and casting alone. The teaser has got a weird off-kilter old school superhero TV show vibe. It almost feels like the heroes and villains are marked … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Go Sung Hee, Jaejoong, Spy, Yoo Oh Sung

KBS Trots Out Jaejoong and the Cast of Spy for Early Promotions

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 20, 2014 by ockoalaDecember 20, 2014

KBS is making an effort to promote the next Friday night K-drama rather than let float aimlessly in the wind like Hi! School: Love On. HSLO has been airing one episode a week since July, which is almost as long as those 50 episode weekend dramas except nothing ever happens in HSLO and the drama got preempted a few times … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Jong Ok, Go Sung Hee, Jaejoong, Spy, Yoo Oh Sung

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