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Ha Ji Won and Kim Min Kyu Considering New tvN K-drama Affair Hunters

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2026 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2026

Well this is as bizarre of a K-drama lead casting pairing as any that can be conjured up haha. Nothing good or bad, just random. K-ent is reporting that Ha Ji Won and Kim Min Kyu have been offered the leads in an upcoming tvN drama titled Affair Hunters. That’s the entirety of the news article, no brief synopsis of … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Affair Hunters, Ha Ji Won, Kim Min Kyu | 2 Replies

Joo Ji Hoon and Ha Ji Won to Headline Cable Network ENA 2026 K-drama Climax Set in the World of Law, Money, and Power

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2025 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2025
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A 2026 K-drama has finalized the main cast and it’s an amalgamation of familiar faces in what sounds like a very frequent topic, i.e. politics, the law, and money and power in South Korea. Cable network ENA has confirmed the leads for the K-drama Climax and it’s a five-some of known stars. Joo Ji Hoon and Ha Ji Won are … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Joo Young, Climax, Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Nana, Oh Jung Se | 4 Replies

Ha Ji Won and Joo Ji Hoon in Talks for Political Thriller K-drama Climax Along with Strong Supporting Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2024
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Joo Ji Hoon has turned into the hardest working actor in K-ent these days, he as one currently airing drama, another one about to air, and now is in talks for his next one. The political thriller K-drama Climax announced it’s likely cast today and the leads are Joo Ji Hoon with Ha Ji Won. They played a married couple … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Joo Young, Climax, Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Nana, Oh Jung Se

K-netizens Say there is a Beauty Style for Everyone From the Top 9 Classic K-actresses of the Original Hallyu Era with Song Hye Kyo, Jeon Ji Hyun, and Son Ye Jin Getting Most Votes

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2023 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2023
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It’s undeniable that K-beauty has evolved but also morphed into a specific nearly identical look of the ideal – big eyes, shaved cheeks, high nose, white skin, etc. You know the look, and that meme with all the contestants for Miss Korea that one year actually being hard to distinguish. But the early Hallyu era (2000-2005) produced a spate of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Han Ga In, Han Ji Min, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Na Young, Son Ye Jin, Song Hye Kyo

Choi Ji Woo Remains J-viewers Top Korean Actress in Her 40’s in New Poll, Followed by Ha Ji Won and Song Hye Kyo

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 5, 2022 by ockoalaNovember 4, 2022
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The best annuity is having one mega hit that basically pays dividends for the rest of life, and only few stars can enjoy lucking into that. The Hallyu era hit drama Winter Sonata is that drama for leads Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo, and over two decades later he’s still always on the list of favorite Korean actors … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Choi Ji Woo, Ha Ji Won, Lee Bo Young, Lee Min Jung, Lee Yo Won, Son Ye Jin, Song Hye Kyo

KBS Mon-Tues Drama Curtain Calls Launches with 7.1% Ratings But Episode 2 Drops to 3.1% After One Hour Delayed Start

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 3, 2022 by ockoalaNovember 2, 2022
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This has been a subdued week for K-ent after the Itaewon Halloween tragedy naturally led to show postponements and event cancellations. KBS went ahead and premiered new Mon-Tues drama Curtain Call but did cancel the press conference, and in the end the drama is probably facing an uphill battle every which way. The first episode got an okay 7.1% but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

KBS Mon-Tues Drama Curtain Call Cancels Press Conference Ahead of Premiere as South Korea Enters National Mourning for the Itaewon Halloween Tragedy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2022
Couple portrait from "Curtain Call" drama.

Life goes on even after major tragedy but some adjustments happen and such is is the case in South Korea. It’s been a scant day after the Halloween celebration tragedy in Itaewon that led to a stamped crowd crush now over 150 deaths. The country has announced a national mourning period for one week and with that many things are … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, Jung Ji So, and Noh Sang Hyun Do Their Best Brooding in Somber Bazaar Pictorial for K-drama Curtain Call

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 27, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 26, 2022
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Like, who came up with this concept and staging for a drama promo pictorial? Bazaar Korea has the four leads of upcoming KBS drama Curtain Call gathered together just to look collectively miserable. There is brooding with a very drab grey/blue backdrop and a police procedural lineup vibe. Ha Ji Won manages to make her solo look couture and I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Jung Ji So, Kang Ha Neul, Noh Sang Hyun

KBS Drama Curtain Releases Releases Uninspired Official Posters and New Preview Highlighting Kang Ha Neul and Ha Ji Won Playing Both Generations of Characters

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2022
Woman in elegant outfits, engaging in conversation.

There may be a lot of meta in the upcoming KBS drama Curtain Call but right now it feels mega old school. It doesn’t help that it brings early aughts melodrama made famous leads Ha Ji Won and Kwon Sang Woo together though he’s likely not getting the girl as the second male lead this time. Kang Ha Neul throws … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

K-drama Curtain Call Releases New Stills with Leads Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, Go Doo Shim, and Jung Ji So

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 4, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 4, 2022
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We’re in October now which means the countdown to the next KBS Mon-Tues drama Curtain Call, taking over from The Law Cafe in four weeks. The network is bringing in big names for this drama pairing up Ha Ji Won and Kang Ha Neul with Go Doo Shim playing the central grandmother figure by which this pretend grandson from North … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Curtain Call, Go Doo Shim, Ha Ji Won, Jung Ji So, Kang Ha Neul

Ha Ji Won and Kang Ha Neul are Beautifully in Character in New Stills for KBS K-drama Curtain Call

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2022 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2022
Woman in elegant outfits, engaging in conversation.

The slow march to premiere has started for upcoming Mon-Tues KBS drama Curtain Call, which actually feels more like a Sat-Sun tvN fare if you ask me. I’m still super excited but not expecting major ratings for the network or time slot, but only hoping for a really wonderful drama that tugs at my heartstrings. The first OTP stills are … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

First Stills of Ha Ji Won and Kang Ha Neul for KBS Mon-Tues Drama Curtain Call

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2022 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2022
Woman in elegant outfits, engaging in conversation.

Wow, this one totally snuck up on me and in a good way! My summer of C-drama immersion has let me bypass the less interesting summer K-drama fare and get back in the swing of things heading into fall. I’m tentatively cautious about The Law Cafe, loving both leads is keeping me loyally watching with hopes the drama will get … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

K-netizens Most Discussed Dream Pairings of Actors and Actresses That Still Haven’t Worked Together Yet on a Drama or Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2022 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2022
Two women posing in elegant white outfits.

So the order of the GIFs and pictures are in the ranking of how frequently K-netizens discuss wanting these two to work together. I can’t disagree with most dream pairings especially when the perfectly curated GIF delivers all the feels in mere seconds of a stitched together scene. To date, the most common wish is for Hyun Bin and Jeon … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Ha Ji Won, Hyun Bin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Won, Kim Nam Gil, Kim Soo Hyun, KIm Tae Ri, Park Bo Gum, Park Bo Young, Park Seo Joon, Seo Hyun Jin, Son Ye Jin, Song Kang, Suzy

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