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Itaewon Class is the 3rd jTBC Drama to Break 10% Ratings After Sky Castle and Women of Dignity

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2020
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I feel like 2020 is starting out with a major statement towards the state of K-drama ratings using the statement the rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated. This Friday jTBC drama Itaewon Class gotĀ 10.716% ratings in episode 5 which is WILD, and makes this drama only the 3rd jTBC drama to break 10% following Sky CastleĀ and Women of Dignity. … Continue reading →

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jTBC Drama Itaewon Class Breaks 9% with Episode 4 in Astronomical Ratings Rise

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2020
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While tvN drama Crash Landing on You has defied its silly set up and achieved a steady ratings rise during its airing, weekend newcomer jTBC Fri-Sat drama Itaewon Class has been nothing short of record making. The underdog Park Seo Joon drama premiered last week to 4.983% ratings which was incredible already, but each episode has risen to 5.330%, then … Continue reading →

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Park Seo Joon’s jTBC Drama Itaewon Class Premieres to High Ratings of 4.983%

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 1, 2020
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Woah, this was unexpected but then again probably make sense considering the source material. Newly arrived jTBC Fri-Sat drama Itaewon Class arrived this Friday and dropped nearly 5% ratings in its first episode, taking in 4.983%. That’s nearly 2% higher than predecessor Chocolate’s premiere episode. Audience and critic feedback has been positive and strong as well so this drama looks … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Itaewon Class, Kim Da Mi, Kwon Nara, Park Seo Joon

Jtbc Itawon Class Drops Contrasting Underdog and Rich Asshole Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2020 by ockoalaJanuary 2, 2020
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Alrighty, I appreciate the new year new vibes but it’s hilarious to see such contrasting drama posters. jTBC released official posters for Itaewon Class and all I can say is that two different set of graphic designers worked on the end product. On one hand there is the underdog poster with Park Seo Joon leading a ragtag bunch of folks … Continue reading →

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Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, and Kwan Nara Run for Their Dreams in Itaewon Class Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 28, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2019
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The Itaewon neighborhood connotes youth and energy in Seoul and the upcoming jTBC drama Itaewon Class combines dreams and revenge into one story. Park Seo Joon plays a restaurant entrepreneur aiming to take down the rival restaurant chain run by a former bully classmate’s father. He’s a juvenile released convict so clearly has an uphill battle to climb and supporting … Continue reading →

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First Posters of Park Seo Joon in jTBC Drama Itaewon Class Looks Heartwarming and Uplifting

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 20, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 19, 2019
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The first posters are out for January 2020 jTBC cable drama Itaewon Class and I love it! Male lead Park Seo Joon went back to his army days cropped haircut and traded his suits from Why Secretary Kim for his hardworking guy threads from Fight for My Way. Itaewon isn’t about school despite the class in the name, it centers … Continue reading →

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