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Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, and Jung Hae In Confirmed for Big Budget K-drama Curtain Call Formerly Titled Tree Dies on Their Feet

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 25, 2022 by ockoalaApril 26, 2022
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Well this new drama title certainly captures the “hire an actor to play a fake grandson” central plot a whole lot more. The K-drama formerly titled Tree Dies on Their Feet is now called Curtain Call and has secured the actors and actress who will be taking their curtain call once the drama is all over. Ha Ji Won has … Continue reading →

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

First Poster for jTBC Legal Thriller Drama Insider with Kang Ha Neul and Lee Yoo Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2022 by ockoalaApril 24, 2022
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All this talk around the casting of K-drama Tree Dies on Their Feet made me forget that male lead Kang Ha Neul will be back on the small screen before then first with jTBC drama Insider. The drama released the first poster today and it shows the male lead juxtaposed as a judicial intern and a prisoner but both looking … Continue reading →

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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