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Namgoong Min’s Likely Daesang at the MBC 2021 Year End Drama Awards Now in Question After Junho’s Performance in The Red Sleeve Cuff Gains Momentum

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 25, 2021 by ockoalaDecember 25, 2021
Actors in modern and historical costumes.

I think this will be interesting to see who ends up winning, but then again MBC is also known for sharing the Daesang in the past. The discussion for the 2021 Year End Drama awards for MBC was always Namgoong Min in The Veil (Black Sun). He’s a phenomenal actor, he gained 20 lbs of pure muscle for the method … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Junho, Namgoong Min, The Veil

Namgoong Min’s Bulk Up for The Veil Generating Buzz as the MBC Drama Gears Up for September 17th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 11, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 11, 2021
Fitness enthusiast training in gym environment.

If MBC is banking on Namgoong Min to save the network then it’s as good a bet as any, especially the newly Hulked up version. Viewers have been buzzing over Namgoong Min’s look for the upcoming action revenge drama The Veil (Black Sun) solely on his visuals – he gained what looks like 20 pounds of muscle for the role … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgoong Min, The Veil

Namgoong Min is Kicking Ass and Taking Names in New Poster and Preview for MBC Drama The Veil

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 30, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 29, 2021
Dramatic scene with a lone figure standing.

Everyone in K-ent can tell that beleaguered Big Three network MBC is betting all the eggs in the basket on upcoming action revenge thriller K-drama The Veil (Black Sun). That it’s been the bottom of the barrel in basically every drama time slot for years now with the occasional small hit remains such a fall from grace when I remember … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, The Veil

MBC Drama The Veil Revels in Torturing Buffed Up Namgoong Min in Newly Released Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2021
Disheveled man with a beard, looking distressed.

Woah, I cringe when looking at these drama stills but also can’t look away. It’s like disaster torture combined to inflict the most trauma on male lead Namgoong Min‘s character in the upcoming action thriller drama The Veil (Black Sun). His character is an elite NIS agent who suffers a betrayal and fall into pits of despair and returns to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgoong Min, The Veil

Namgoong Min Disappears into the Role of Revenge Driven Elite NIS Agent in New Promos for MBC Drama The Veil

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 19, 2021 by ockoalaJune 19, 2021
Collage of scenes from a suspense drama.

If there is ever a chance of MBC getting its ratings act together then upcoming action thriller The Veil (Black Sun) is its best shot. The drama is a 12-episode tightly paced in length and the male lead is award winning Namgoong Min who has once again transformed into this role. He looks buff and angry here as a NIS … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Kim Ji Eun, Namgoong Min, Park Ha Sun, The Veil

Namgoong Min is Bulked Up and Pissed Off in First Stills from MBC Revenge Action Thriller The Veil

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 12, 2021 by ockoalaJune 11, 2021
Focused man in various intense situations.

I still get annoyed when drama productions pick a Korean title and then choose an English one that isn’t either a direct translation or at least an approximation in meaning. Upcoming MBC action thriller Black Sun is now called The Veil which could point to whatever shadowy organization that male lead Namgoong Min is trying to topple. He’s been bulking … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgong Min, Namgoong Min, Park Ha Sun, The Veil

Namgoong Min Bulks Up for Upcoming MBC Drama Black Sun in Yet Another Method Acting Transformation

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 5, 2021 by ockoalaMay 5, 2021
Soldier standing under decorative hanging lights.

Daaaaang, it’s the week of eye candy for the ladies I see. First there was Jung Il Woo tearing his shirt open in Bossam: Stealing Fate and turning a widowed princess thirsty AF, and now we have Namgoong Min doing his best Commando impersonation without looking like a himbo. There are new BTS stills of Namgoong Min filming the upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgong Min, Namgoong Min

First Look at Namgoong Min Filming MBC Action Drama Black Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 13, 2021 by ockoalaApril 13, 2021
Man with earphones and scars on face.

Seeing a drama take one fantasy/sci-fi concept and do it as well as tvN drama Awaken (Night and Day) did feels even more special in light of watching the burning dumpster fire that was Sisyphus: The Myth. Awaken dealt with immortality and did do a solid job of stringing together the mystery, piecemeal reveals, and decently satisfying conclusion. I do … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgong Min, Namgoong Min

Park Ha Sun in Talks to Join Namgong Min in Thriller K-drama Black Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 2, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 2, 2021
Woman in stylish plaid suit waving hello.

K-actor Namgong Min is on roll, he rolled from Stove League into Awaken (Night and Day) and is rolling onto his next drama Black Sun. The drama is around the NIS targeted organized crime, with Namgong Min playing a top NIS agent. Now K-ent is reporting that actress Park Ha Sun is in talks for the female lead, and while … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgong Min, Park Ha Sun

Namgong Min Offered Male Lead in MBC Spy Thriller Drama Black Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2020
Four images of a young man in various outfits.

Normally I would say spread the wealth but eh whatevs this man has earned getting whatever lead roles comes his way. Namgong Min is being called the potential savior of MBC, the network toiling in the bottom of the barrel in drama ratings, buzz, and even cult hits. It’s like no one is watching anything from MBC. The network is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Sun, Namgong Min

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