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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

2018 Seoul Awards Star-studded with Big Winners to My Ahjusshi, Mr. Sunshine, and Along with the Gods

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2018
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It’s only the 2nd year for the Seoul Awards, sponsored by Sports Seoul, but there must either be great marketing or someone knows all the A-listers because this year’s ceremony was nearly as star-studded as the prestigious Baeksang Awards. The big winners were drama My Ahjusshi for television Daesang and the counterpart went to the film The Spy Gone North. … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ha Jung Woo, Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Boa, Ji Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Hae In, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Hee Ae, Kim Nam Joo, Kim Sung Ryung, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Moon So Ri, Park Bo Young, Seohyun, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Won Jin Ah, Yoo Yeon Seok

Kim Ah Joong’s Agency Denies Reports that She Died in Her Gangnam Apartment

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2018
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Unlike dating rumors where denials could be to mask the truth still, this is one rumor that is real true or false. K-ent was gripped by a fast spreading rumor and report that actress Kim Ah Joong died, being found dead in her Gangnam apartment. Her agency released an immediate response that the rumors were false and Kim Ah Joong … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Ah Joong

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong Attend Well Deserved Live Up to Your Name Drama Wrap Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 1, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 1, 2017
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Good til the last drop, that’s my takeaway from the just finished airing weekend tvN drama Live Up to Your Name (Deserving of the Name), one that I appreciate even more for really bringing back all the right touches that are unique to K-dramas. It was a time-traveling drama that didn’t waste the conceit nor let that one element drive … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ah Joong, Kim Nam Gil, Live Up to Your Name, Moon Ga Young

Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong’s tvN Drama Live Up to Your Name Breaks 6% Ratings for Episode 6

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 4, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 4, 2017
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The hit-making streak of tvN continues for the Sat-Sun time slot after Secret Forest (Stranger) did so well. Followup drama Live Up to Your Name (Deserving of the Name) has seem rating increases for the most part, except for one episode drop, since it premiered with 2.715% AGB and now in episode 8 it has broken a new barrier to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ah Joong, Kim Nam Gil, Live Up to Your Name

tvN Has Another Fast Success with Sat-Sun Drama Live Up to Your Name with Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 21, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 20, 2017
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Looks like Goblin will be tvN‘s most successful drama for the a considerable time atop the perch, but the network continues to churn out quality fare on a consistent basis even if not every project is a success. After Goblin on the Sat-Sun time slot the network followed with two disappointing dramas in Tomorrow With You with Shin Mina and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ah Joong, Kim Nam Gil, Live Up to Your Name

Posters and Funny Teasers for tvN Time-traveling Doctor Drama Live Up to Your Name with Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 27, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 26, 2017
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This reverse Dr. Jin snuck up on me but the surprise factor totally worked with this one because I’m unexpectedly intrigued with it’s lighthearted teasers when the concept seemed more dramatic and serious. Live Up to Your Name (Deserving of the Name) with Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong premieres on August 12th on Sat-Sun after Forest of Secrets, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ah Joong, Kim Nam Gil, Live Up to Your Name

KBS Prepares K-drama Remake of Criminal Minds and Offers Lead Roles to Lee Jun Ki and Kim Ah Joong

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2017
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I won’t question the decision to do another US show K-drama remake despite the spotty track record last year. The Good Wife did relatively well in ratings but not the hit that was expected, and the less said about the abysmal ratings failure of Entourage the better. Third time may be the charm, at least I hope so if my … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Criminal Minds, Kim Ah Joong, Lee Jun Ki

SBS Wins the Ratings with Mon-Tues Drama Doctors But Loses with Wed-Thurs Drama Wanted

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2016 by ockoalaJune 22, 2016
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SBS premiered two new prime time dramas this week to opposite spectrum results, and the one win greatly trumps the one loss if you ask me. Doctors with Park Shin Hye and Kim Rae Won burst out of the gate to fantastic ratings, garnering 12.9% AGB nationwide on Monday and the second episode rose 1.3% to bring in 14.2% AGB nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doctors, Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Rae Won, Park Shin Hye, Uhm Ta, Wanted

Intense Posters and Stills for SBS Wed-Thurs Drama Wanted Heightens Expectations

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 20, 2016 by ockoalaJune 17, 2016
Drama posters featuring suspenseful themes.

I’m not sure good hair is supposed to be my first takeaway from the promos for upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama Wanted, but for first impressions it’s certainly not a negative one other than it’s likely not what this thriller drama is trying to convey. While the other SBS drama premiering this week, namely Doctors on Mon-Tues, is garnering more buzz, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ah Joong, Uhm Tae Woong, Wanted

Stills and Teaser for SBS Drama Wanted Starring Kim Ah Joong, Uhm Tae Woong, and Ji Hyun Woo

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2016 by ockoalaJune 6, 2016
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A cat and mouse game will soon be underway on SBS Wed-Thurs, with thriller drama Wanted taking over the time slot in two weeks from the soon to end Entertainer. Starring Kim Ah Joong, Uhm Tae Woong, and Ji Hyun Woo, it’s looking like a cousin to the tone and set up of God’s Gift: 14 Days, returning SBS to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ah Joong, Uhm Tae Woong, Wanted

Kim Ah Joong is Beautiful Star Mom in First Stills from SBS Wed-Thurs Drama Wanted

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2016 by ockoalaMay 30, 2016
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Filming has commenced for the next SBS Wed-Thurs drama Wanted, taking over on June 22nd from Entertainer. Only one out of the three initial leads signed on, with Kim Hyun Joo and Jin Goo passing on their roles while Uhm Tae Woong makes his drama return after last year’s mildly buzzy Valid Love. Joining Uhm Tae Woong is Kim Ah … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ah Joong, Uhm Tae Woong, Wanted

School-aged Pictures of Popular Hallyu K-actresses Show the Before and After

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2016 by ockoalaMay 7, 2016
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I did a post awhile back on the school age before and after pictures of Korea’s male stars. It’s time for the ladies counterpart post and who better to top it off than the three renowned prettiest actresses in Korea. Kim Tae Hee, Jeon Ji Hyun, and Song Hyo Kyo all debuted at very young ages in the early Hallyu … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cha Ye Ryun, Gong Hyo Jin, Gong Hyun Joo, Gu Hye Sun, Ha Ji Won, Han Chae Young, Han Ga In, Han Hye Jin, Han Hyo Joo, Han Ji Min, Jang Nara, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kang Sora, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Sa Rang, Kim So Yeon, Kim Tae Hee, Krystal, Lee Da Hae, Lee Min Jung, Lee Yoo Bi, Moon Chae Won, Park Ha Sun, Park Min Young, Seo Woo, Shin Mina, Son Ye Jin, Song Hye Kyo, Song Ji Hyo, Song Yoon Ah, Yoo In Na, Yoon Eun Hye

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