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K-actor Ji Soo Reportedly Meeting with Agencies Attempting Comeback Two Years After Bullying Scandal Led to Leaving Industry

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2023 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2023
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Now this is a name and person I was not expecting to hear back in South Korean entertainment news. Former drama male lead actor Ji Soo is reportedly planning a comeback, industry insiders say he has been meeting with various agencies in recent weeks. When I say reportedly it means he’s trying, not that there is any interest or appetite … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Soo | 28 Replies

Production Company Behind River Where the Moon Rises Sues Ji Soo’s Agency KeyEast for $2.7M of Additional Costs to Re-film Drama With New Male Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2021 by ockoalaApril 3, 2021
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In the annals of least surprising developments in K-ent, the lawsuit that was bound to happen is here. The production company behind River Where the Moon Rises has sued former male lead Ji Soo‘s agency KeyEast Entertainment. It’s a straight forward claim for damages, costs, expenses due to Ji Soo‘s bullying scandal which led to the production company needing to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, River Where the Moon Rises | 37 Replies

K-drama Productions Add Contract Addendums and New Terms that Stipulate Penalties for Bad Publicity with Specific Call Out for Bullying Allegations

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2021
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I wish this was for the best interests of victims and changing societal behavior but it’s clearly motivated by financial interest. Regardless, at least it’s making agencies more deliberate and considerate when it comes to signing young new talent. K-drama productions are across the board adding contract addendums (to existing contracts signed) and new contract terms for future contracts that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Lee Na Eun, Park Hye Soo | 11 Replies

Ji Soo to Enlist in the Army Public Service in October 2021, Denies the Sexual Assault Portion of Allegations, and River Where the Moon Rises to Replace Him with Na In Woo Starting Episode 9

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 5, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 5, 2021
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The rapid downfall of actor Ji Soo has come to a conclusion and there are some wrap up news to report. Ji Soo will be enlisting in the army later this year in October 2021, but he’s serving public service due to physical reasons which of course he looks hale as a horse during filming but whatevs not surprised he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Na In Woo, River Where the Moon Rises | 18 Replies

KBS to Replace Ji Soo with Another Actor in Sageuk Drama River Where the Moon Rises, Details Still to be Worked Out

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 4, 2021
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In the span of 2 days the scandal broke, the apology given, and now the fallout path forward decided. I’m glad fans and viewers don’t have to question “did he?” and can now wish the victims of actor Ji Soo‘s pervasive bullying and assault during his school days can get closure and move forward. I believe Ji Soo’s career is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, River Where the Moon Rises | 17 Replies

Ji Soo Admits Bullying and Sexual Assault Allegations From School Era 1-day After Scandal Breaks, Future of K-drama River Where the Moon Rises Uncertain

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 3, 2021
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With so many bullying from school and idol group allegations lobbed against younger K-stars in the recent month, which I chalk up to when there is finally a crack then the dam breaks. All it takes is one brave person to speak the truth for the others who have suffered bullying and/or assault in the past the courage to speak … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, River Where the Moon Rises | 64 Replies

Royal Machinations Bring Ga Jin Back to Princess Life in Episode 6 of River Where the Moon Rises with Ratings of 6.6%, 9.2%

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 3, 2021
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There isn’t much to unpack with episode 6 of River Where the Moon Rises, in fact there just isn’t much “there” at all. Sageuks are about stakes, ever higher stakes and a real sense of inevitable heartbreak and sacrifice. I just don’t feel it with this drama and it’s probably 80% the writing and 20% the directing. I don’t think … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises | 7 Replies

K-actor Ji Soo Accused by Multiple Former Classmates of Bullying and Sexual Assault in Middle School, KeyEast to Investigate as Allegations Quite Serious

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 2, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 2, 2021
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The truth will set you free, and honestly with K-dramas always harping about the underdogs seeking the truth against the rich and powerful it’s hard not to root for a full investigation and either vindication or full indictment. It’s hard to waffle on this one with the seriousness of the allegations – K-actor Ji Soo, prominently the male lead in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Soo | 92 Replies

Ga Jin Ends Her Assassin Life and Seeks Her Past Memories in Episode 3 of River Where the Moon Rises with Ratings of 6.4% and 9.2%

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 22, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2021
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I feel like River Where the Moon Rises is a cliff notes version of a K-drama sageuk. I know there is a broader/deeper story in there but the execution jumps briskly from scene to scene without delving further into the threads that would render a compelling story. I still like it, leads Ga Jin and Ondal are so adorable together, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises | 27 Replies

Second Episode of River Where the Moon Rises Has Ratings of 5.8%, 9.7% as Action Moves Between Palace Assassination and Hidden Village OTP Meet Cute Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2021
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After the cutest of cute first meeting moments between leads Kim So Hyun‘s assassin Ga Jin (memory lost Princess Pyeonggang) and Ji Soo‘s Ondal at the end of the first episode of River Where the Moon Rises, I was sold and in it for the long haul. She’s badass and just going through life’s motions she’s been dealt, he’s warm … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises | 42 Replies

KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises Premieres to Ratings of 6.5% and 9.4% as it Starts the Journey of Warrior Princess Kim So Hyun and Loyal Fool Ji Soo

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2021
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A nice start to the lunar year of the ox so far with no big bad news around the world and for the first K-drama to premiere in this metal ox year KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises is also off to a promising start. The premiere episode this Monday brought in 6.5%, 9.4% ratings in the two part … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises | 59 Replies

Boatload of New Stills for River Where the Moon Rises Premiering This Monday February 15th

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2021
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Okay, hit me where it hurts good, in that K-drama sweet zone of angst and romance and the greater good. KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises drops this Monday February 15th and the production released tons of new stills in the few days prior to really ramp up the excitement. We see younger character scenes, danger lurking in every … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises | 7 Replies

New Preview for River Where the Moon Rises Establishes Tense World of Goguryeo Political Warfare and Stolen Romantic Moments

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 1, 2021
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Ugh, so many feels! Every time I see a new preview for upcoming KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises it’s just a tidal wave of drama addict adrenaline fuel injected into my veins. It’s been a quiet few years since a really crack sageuk has dropped, probably not since Moonlight Drawn by Clouds and even then it doesn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises | 190 Replies

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