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Alchemy of Souls Releases Deluge of Character Posters and Poised for Premiere this Saturday June 18th

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 16, 2022 by ockoalaJune 16, 2022
Collage of diverse characters with watery effects.

We’re two days away from learning whether ambitious new tvN fantasy fusion sageuk Alchemy of Souls will excite viewers with the different and hopefully innovative story or crash on takeoff for being too weird or unwieldy. It won’t fail for lack of promotion or awareness as tvN has been throwing so much attention at it and the latest being a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Minhyun

Alchemy of Souls Release New OTP Poster with Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook and Additional Stills of Veteran Supporting Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2022 by ockoalaJune 12, 2022
Romantic moment between two characters.

All those what the heck is this discussions will be laid to rest this coming Saturday as tvN fantasy sageuk Alchemy of Souls will finally meet viewers. Taking over the time slot from critically acclaimed and highly rated Our Blues, the bar is set high to begin with and so much more can go wrong with Alchemy thanks to a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Minhyun

Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook Bicker and Banter in New Teaser for Alchemy of Souls While the Posters and Stills Look More Serious in Tone

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 9, 2022 by ockoalaJune 9, 2022
Historical drama poster with sword and characters.

It’s about one week away from the premiere of tvN fantasy sageuk drama Alchemy of Souls (Korean title Returning Soul) and I remain as perplexed as ever what to expect. But if I dig into the Hong Sisters oeuvre this drama probably has a Hong Gil Dong vibe, start off all comedic and neato before transitioning midway to mega serious … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook

Jung So Min Enchants with Magical Blue Eye in Close Up New Poster for Alchemy of Souls with Additional Character Still

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2022 by ockoalaJune 4, 2022
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Some stuff continues to look both cool and anachronistic for upcoming tvN drama Alchemy of Souls. This is one drama I have no clue what to expect and no inkling how it will be received by domestic audiences in Korea in terms of ratings. The latest stills and new character poster is out and from the promo releases this feels … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Soul, Jung So Min

Jung So Min Endures Lee Jae Wook’s Bossing Around in First Preview for Hong Sisters Drama Alchemy of Souls

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2022 by ockoalaMay 21, 2022
Character in traditional attire, preparing for action.

Hhhmmm, this is not what I expected, but then again it’s also should be expected coming from the Hong Sisters. The first substantive preview is out for fantasy sageuk Alchemy of Souls and it’s a lot more comedic that I expected. Or perhaps the production chose to lead with the comedic scenes first and what we see are Jung So … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Minhyun

Jung So Min’s Eyes Open and Covered Present Different Auras in First Stills From tvN Drama Alchemy of Souls Along with New Teaser for Second Male Lead Minhyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2022 by ockoalaMay 14, 2022
Character in traditional attire, preparing for action.

Additional goodies dropped this weekend for upcoming tvN fantasy sageuk Alchemy of Souls, the Korean title is Return and I’ve also earlier seen it called Soul Marriage. I love love love the English title, literary and unique and actually captures the central plot of the drama – that souls from a previous life come back again and create complications. The … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Alchemy of Souls, Jung So Min, Minhyun, Return

Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook Tease a Fantastical Broody Ancient World in First Look at tvN Drama Return From the Hong Sisters

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2022 by ockoalaMay 7, 2022
Dramatic scenes featuring characters in traditional attire.

The first teasers are out for upcoming tvN fantasy period drama Return, which I’ve also seen called Soul Marriage, and it looks beautiful and broody beyond belief. Starring Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook, this drama made headlines first for being the Hong Sisters first drama since their 2019 hit Hotel Del Luna and then later for essentially firing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Return, Soul Marriage

K-netizens Think Upcoming Hong Sisters Fantasy Sageuk Drama Return is a Hot Mess After Leading Lady Swap to Jung So Min and Demotion of Oh My Girl’s Arin from Second Female Lead Down to 8th Spot

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2022 by ockoalaMarch 7, 2022
Actors from a Korean drama series cast.

Two decades of K-drama watching and a still keen memory tells me that a hot mess drama casting/production isn’t always indicative of a bad drama to come, buuuuuuut it does tend to turn out that way with only a handful able to overcome a messy start. The upcoming Hong Sisters new drama Return (Returning Soul) had a leading lady switch … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arin, Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Return

Rookie Actress Park Hye Eun Fired From Upcoming Hong Sisters Fantasy Drama Return Reportedly Due to Poor Acting, Jung So Min Courted to Replace Her Immediately

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2021
Two women posing fashionably in stylish outfits.

Well this is certainly a rarity in K-drama but clearly stuff really went off the rails during filming. Rookie actress Park Hye Eun (but she uses Park Hae Eun on her own SNS account) has been fired from the currently filming Hong Sisters fantasy drama Return (or Resurrection) as the female lead. Filming only started recently and has now been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Park Hae Eun, Park Hye Eun, Resurrection, Return

jTBC Wed-Thurs Drama Monthly House with Kim Ji Suk and Jung So Min Drops Classic Rom-com Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 21, 2021
Magazine covers featuring stylish individuals and homes.

Well this is a breath of much needed air. Upcoming jTBC Wed-Thurs drama Monthly House was sailing on the side of my peripheral watch list but has scooted smack in the middle thanks to a slew of right up my alley promos. The teaser clinched it, so much rom-com perfection made even better thanks to leads Kim Ji Suk and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Jung Gun Joo, Jung So Min, Kim Ji Suk, Monthly House

Beyond Evil Wins Best Drama at 2021 Baeksang Awards with Shin Ha Kyun and Kim So Yeon Taking Home the Best Acting Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2021 by ockoalaMay 13, 2021
Four actors holding awards at an event.

A nicely laudatory ceremony for the 2021 Baeksang Awards wrapped up tonight in South Korea and I’m pretty happy with the results. The Daesang went to Yoo Jae Suk for his continued exemplary work as a variety star and host, so it wasn’t given to the drama side. Beyond Evil took home Best Drama and male lead Shin Ha Kyun … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jeon Jong Seo, Jung So Min, Kim So Hyun, Kim Sun Ho, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Jun Ki, Moon So Ri, Na In Woo, Oh Jung Se, Park Joo Hyun, Shin Ha Kyun, Shin Hye Sun, Song Joong Ki, Suzy, Uhm Ki Joon, Yoo Ah In

Taecyeon Offered Male Lead Role Opposite Jung So Min in Sageuk Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi Replacing Jo Byung Gyu After Bullying Scandal

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 19, 2021
Male presenter smiling at an event.

The fallout of the February spate of bullying allegations continues albeit less fast and furious. Young actor Jo Byung Gyu was on the verge of total breakout after three consecutive hit dramas Stove League, Sky Castle, and The Uncanny Counter is not on ice. He was accused by former classmates of bullying, he has denied it, but it appears his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung So Min, Taecyeon

Jung So Min Signs on as Jo Byung Kyu’s Leading Lady in Sageuk Drama Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 27, 2021
Two stylish individuals posing and smiling.

The casting train is moving fast for high flying K-actor Jo Byung Kyu‘s next drama, likely to keep it fresh of mind just off the highly rated recently finished airing OCN drama The Uncanny Counter. His next drama will be the sageuk titled Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi, he plays the titular secret government inspector named Ryan … Continue reading →

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