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Ha Ji Won in Talks for the Female Lead of K-drama Tree Dies on Their Feet with Male Leads Kang Ha Neul and Jung Hae In

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2022 by ockoalaApril 22, 2022
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Well this is a curveball but one that I’m ready to hit out of the park as well. K-ent is reporting that Ha Ji Won has been offered the female lead in the upcoming big budget K-drama Tree Dies on Their Feet. The male leads are going to be Kang Ha Neul and Jung Hae In, with veteran Youn Yuh … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Jung Hae In, Kang Ha Neul, Tree Dies On Their Feet | 48 Replies

Jung Hae In Signs on as Second Male Lead to Join Kang Ha Neul and Son Ye Jin in K-drama Tree Dies on Their Feet

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2022 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2022
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Holy hot cakes this is absolutely the wildest casting of 2022, and maybe of the last few years. When have I ever seen a male lead reunite with his female lead but then as the second male lead. Like, whut? K-ent is reporting that Jung Hae In will be joining the cast of K-drama Tree Dies on Their Feet, but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Kang Ha Neul, Son Ye Jin, Tree Dies On Their Feet | 22 Replies

Official Movie Trailer for Upcoming Pirates 2 with Kang Ha Neul, Han Hyo Joo, and Kwang Soo Showcase High Swashbuckling Energy and Physical Comedy

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2022 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2022
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I feel like this movie is a total summer blockbuster type so I’m not sure why Pirates 2 (Goblin Flag)premiering at the end of January 2022 during what is traditionally dead time in movie releases. Even more perplexing is that it looks SO GOOD, the posters and first preview got me so interested when before I was just nonchalantly aware … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Han Hyo Joo, Kang Ha Neul, Kwang Soo, Pirates 2 | 5 Replies

Kang Ha Heul and Han Hyo Joo Lead Rollicking Band of Seafaring Bandits in First Posters for K-movie Pirates 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2021 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2021
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Holy hotcakes does this look good! And I mean just that, the characters look great in the upcoming K-movie Pirates 2 (Goblin Flag) but it can clearly suck balls in script and directing when it comes out so for now I will just enjoy the good parts shown so far. The movie is the sequel to the box office hit … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Han Hyo Joo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Sung Oh, Park Ji Hwan, Pirates 2, Sehun | 10 Replies

Veteran Award Winning Actress Youn Yeo Jung in Talks for 2022 K-drama Tree Dies While Standing with Kang Ha Neul and Son Ye Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2021
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This as as award winning a powerhouse drama lead casting as I have ever seen. We have three Baeksang Best Actress/Best Actor winners joining together for a 2022 slated K-drama literally translated as Tree Dies While Standing. Korea’s first Oscar acting winner veteran Youn Yeo Jung will be making a K-drama return as a North Korean born now old woman … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Son Ye Jin, Youn Yeo Jung | 38 Replies

jTBC Confirms K-drama Insider with Leads Kang Ha Neul and Lee Yoo Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 11, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 11, 2021
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Winning the Baeksang Best Actor in a Drama Category in 2020 means industry eyes are on Kang Ha Neul to see what television projects he picks next and whether it’s another success. He’s confirmed to go with cable network JTBC drama Insider, which has gotten a first half of 2022 time slot. It’s described as a personal growth thriller story … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Insider, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Yoo Young | 9 Replies

Park Seo Joon Lead the Industry Insider Casting Number 1 Choice of Male Lead, Followed by Gong Yoo and then Hyun Bin

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2021
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The competition to be the most sought after K-actor in casting calls is intense and this week K-ent industry insiders shared their view in an article on which actors are currently the most coveted among industry casting agents. Casting agents and production directors were asked which actor in 2021 currently is their #1 choice when it comes time to cast … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Soo Hyun, Park Seo Joon | 167 Replies

Park Bo Gum, Shin Hye Sun, Park Seo Joon, and Kang Ha Neul Lead the Latest Release for the K-Actor 200 List

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2021 by ockoalaMay 17, 2021
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Seeing the actors and actresses featured in the KOFIC K-Actor 200 List continues to impress me with the confirmation that South Korean entertainment is packed with talent. Very few idol-turned-actor/actress made this list so on just the actors and actresses who started their career in that field alone it is packed ten and twenty deep in each type of role, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Woo Hee, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Go Eun, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Joon Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Jung Min, Park Seo Joon, Park So Dam, Seo Kang Joon, Shim Eun Kyung, Shin Hye Sun | 13 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

Kang Ha Neul Confirmed as Male Lead for K-drama Insider and Looking Sageuk Smexy in February Premiere of River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2021
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It’s a two-fer for K-actor Kang Ha Neul in dramas this year, and who knows he may even do more! The award winning actor has picked his next leading man role and has signed on for legal thriller Insider as Kim Yo Han who works at the legal research center. He’s cruelly betrayed by his bestie classmate and sets off … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Insider, Kang Ha Neul, River Where the Moon Rises | 11 Replies

KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises Releases Teaser Poster and New Striking Action Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2021
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I hope the production has enough footage in the bank when KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises premieres next month in February because I can see delays due to COVID-19, the winter weather, lunar new year and the like for a drama that is large in scale and requires a lot more prep. I’m so excited this drama is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim So Hyun, Moon Rising Over the River, River Where the Moon Rises | 31 Replies

K-actor Childhood Photos Show Progression into Hallyu Stars of Today From Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Ji Chang Wook, and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2020
Childhood photos leading to famous actors.

Come one, come all, come get all your oppa and dongsaeng childhood pictures galore and marvel at how everyone grew up into the hotties we know today. It’s impossible to deny that many a K-actress got some surgical help to become the current day beauties so it’s safer to marvel at the men of South Korean entertainment that have parlayed … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Im Shi Wan, Ji Chang Wook, Jo Jung Seok, Jung Hae In, Kang Dong Won, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Bum, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Seo In Guk, Seo Kang Joon, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Woo Do Hwan, Yoo Seung Ho | 29 Replies

Top Stars Kim Hee Ae, Hyun Bin, Gong Hyo Jin, and Kang Ha Neul Receive Commendations at the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2020 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2020
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The 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards took place this week in Seoul with an actual ceremony though very understated as it’s a government sponsored function. It’s organized by the government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the awards go to all entertainer groups. Of the actors and actresses here are the winners: Order of Cultural Merit went … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Byun Hee Bong, Chun Ho Jin, Go Doo Shim, Gong Hyo Jin, Hyun Bin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Eun Hee, Kim Hee Ae | 11 Replies

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