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River Where the Moon Rises Releases New Group Poster and Stills of Each Lead Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon, and Choi Yu Hwa

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2021
Four stoic period drama characters in vertical panels

I think by aging down the leads of River Where the Moon Rises from the first concept when veteran stars were courted for the roles, it will end up having a broader I-audience appeal due to the Hallyu popularity of the younger leads. That’s great because sageuks truly have its own appeal and if done so an unforgettable pathos in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Yu Hwa, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises

Second Leads Lee Ji Hoon and Choi Yu Hwa Intense and Charismatic in Official New Stills for River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 29, 2021
Romantic dialogue in a traditional setting.

The promos for River Where the Moon Rises has early on focused on the young leads Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo but a good sageuk needs the entire cast to rock and roll in order to work and I’m betting that second leads Lee Ji Hoon and Choi Yu Hwa are up to the task because holy do they … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Yu Hwa, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises

First Official Stills from Sageuk Drama Moon Rising Over the River with Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2020 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2020
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Kyaaaaaa, I’m so excited, the drama still drop was so unexpected and looks sooooo pretty! The first official stills are out for early 2021 sageuk drama Moon Rising Over the River, re-telling the folk tale of Ondal the fool and Goryeo Princess Pyeonggang also known as the weeping princess. I love that this version turns her into a warrior princess and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Yu Hwa, Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, Moon Rising Over the River

Sageuk Moon Rising Over the River Confirms Cast of Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon, and Choi Yu Hwa with Guest Appearance by Kang Ha Neul

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 24, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 23, 2020
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This is going to be a large scale sageuk so it’s reassuring to have the main cast confirmed this year. The drama Moon Rising Over the River has settled on it’s main cast and one high profile special appearance. Ji Soo and Kim So Hyun will play the leads Princess Pyeonggang and the fool Ondal, with Lee Ji Hoon and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Yu Hwa, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, Moon Rising Over the River

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