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Kim Ha Neul’s Recent Interview About the Lack of Scripts Offered Confirms the Third Year of Continued Drop in K-dramas Being Produced

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 1, 2024 by ockoalaOctober 1, 2024

Inflation is everywhere and the lack of successful projects and products is true across nearly every industry. K-actress Kim Ha Neul recently was interviewed and shared how she and most stars are seeing a lack of scripts being offered. In the past she would get multiple scripts and even had to turn down projects by saying she needs to take … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ha Neul | 48 Replies

Established Drama Lead Actors and Actress Discuss Lack of Script Offers and Drastic Drop Off in K-dramas Being Produced in 2024 So Far

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2024 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2024
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Is this the beginning of the end, or the start of a new world? I’ve been seeing the decrease in K-dramas being produced and the drop in ratings on terrestrial and cable networks for the last decade, but an uptick when the streaming platforms in the last few years got into producing their own K-dramas. But now even that has … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Hyun Jung, Han Ye Seul, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Ji Seok, Lee Jang Woo | 38 Replies

Rain and Kim Ha Neul to Star in Disney+ Produced K-drama Romance Thriller Drama Red Swan

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2023 by ockoalaMay 28, 2023
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When I heard this casting news I had to double check that these two top stars have never worked together before and yup this is a first but a long time coming. Rain and Kim Ha Neul will pair up on the small screen for the Disney+ K-drama Red Swan. She plays a top golfer married into a chaebol family … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ha Neul, Rain, Red Swan | 4 Replies

Rain and Kim Ha Neul in Talks for 2023 Romance K-drama She

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 26, 2022 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2022
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It’s high time these two same-gen top stars work together and we’re headed that way in 2023. Rain and Kim Ha Neul are in talks for the romance K-drama She, being prepped for next year and sounds like a mature adult love story. Kim Ha Neul is the head of a mega rich financial fund and Rain plays her bodyguard, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ha Neul, Rain | 9 Replies

tvN Drama Kill Heel with Kim Ha Neul, Kim Sung Ryung, and Lee Hye Young Postpones Premiere for Two Weeks to March 9th Due to COVID-19 Outbreak in Production

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2022 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2022
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Next week was supposed to be the premiere of new K-drama Kill Heel on tvN Wed-Thurs drama on February 23rd and the production actually held the press conference this week in anticipation. But alas the surge in COVID-19 cases in South Korea has hit this production team and the network has announced that it will postpone the premiere for 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged KIll Heel, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Sung Ryung, Lee Hye Young | 2 Replies

Kim Ha Neul, Kim Sung Ryung, and Lee Hye Young are the Trio of Ladies in tvN Drama Kill Heel Ready to Rule the Home Shopping Airwaves

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2022 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2022

There is a female centric K-drama coming up that sends shivers of awesome down my spine. tvN Wed-Thurs drama Kill Heel drops later this month and portends layers of strong women badassery. I would love if leads Kim Ha Neul, Kim Sung Ryung, and Lee Hye Young team up to battle baddies but alas they are likely gunning for each … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kill Hee, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Sung Ryung, Lee Hye Young | 3 Replies

18 Again is the Feel Good K-drama of 2020 with Breakout Star Lee Do Hyun and Heartfelt Performances by Leads Kim Ha Neul and Yoon Sang Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2020
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I haven’t written about jTBC drama 18 Again since it premiered but I’ve been watching weekly, addicted and totally won over by this underrated gem. The feels it delivers is similar to the second chances sincerity in Thirty But Seventeen and the catharsis of Knowing Wife, with the entire cast giving it their all and bringing to life this complete … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Choi Bo Min, Hwang In Yeop, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Kang Hyun, Kim Yoo Ri, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Mi Do, Noh Jeong Eui, Ryeo Un, Yoon Sang Hyun | 15 Replies

Inadvertently Awkward Hand Position Makes for Hilarious 18 Again Poster as Drama Drops More Previews and Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 18, 2020 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2020
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The official poster for jTBC drama 18 Again elicits so many thoughts from me, the main one being WHERE THE HECK is Yoon Sang Hyun’s hand trying to grab?!? Did the photoshopper not realize that he’s literally going from Kim Ha Neul‘s crotch area ahahaha. Then I fell into envy that Kim Ha Neul is so gorgeous and lithe that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul, Lee Do Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun | 2 Replies

Kim Ha Neul is Caught Between Older Hubby Yoon Sang Hyun and High School First Love Lee Do Hyun in Hilarious First Teaser for jTBC Drama 18 Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2020
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Bwahahahaha, OMG wiping away tears here. The first teaser is out for upcoming jTBC second chance drama 18 Again and its come out of nowhere level funny. Like, was not expecting this. The first half of the teaser has leads Kim Ha Neul and Yoon Sang Hyun seriously with melo music galore discussing the failure of their marriage and she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul, Lee Do Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun | 1 Reply

Kim Ha Neul is a Beautifully Put Together News Anchor in First Drama Stills for 18 Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2020
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The casting of Kim Ha Neul as the female lead for the K-drama adaptation of Hollywood movie 17 Again feels so perfect and it’s not because she’s vibing off original female lead Leslie Mann. Kim Ha Neul’s two decade career trajectory saw her get a major hit as the teacher in the teacher-student drama Romance and from then on she … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul | 6 Replies

Script Reading Stills for Upcoming 18 Again with Kim Ha Neul, Yoon Sang Hyun, and Lee Do Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2020 by ockoalaJune 27, 2020
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When I first heard the synopsis of K-drama 18 Again it sounded just like the Hollywood movie 17 Again and lo and behold it’s totally a remake so yay for confirming that. 17 Again was surprising good and I think expanding it to a 16-episode length and in a K-drama setting is a smart re-imagining. Starring Kim Ha Neul and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul, Lee Do Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun | 5 Replies

Kim Ha Neul, Yoon Sang Hyun, and Lee Do Hyun are the Leads in 18 Again, the K-drama Remake of US Movie 17 Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 26, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 25, 2020
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The US movie 17 Again was surprisingly good and I can totally see K-dramas doing so much more with the longer running time that I’m excited for this upcoming remake. 18 Again has confirmed leads Kim Ha Neul and Yoon Sang Hyun as married couple in their late 30s when a pending divorce leads the hubby to a chance return … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul, Lee Do Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun | 1 Reply

Kim Ha Neul and Lee Do Hyun in Talks for jTBC Drama 18 Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 6, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 7, 2019
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I feel like K-drama producers think that it’s been too long since a weird pairing and throw one out there to remind us. We have Joo Sang Wook and Kim Bora together in an upcoming drama, and now Kim Ha Neul and Lee Do Hyun are in talks for an early 2020 romance drama airing on jTBC called 18 Again. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 18 Again, Kim Ha Neul, Lee Do Hyun | 8 Replies

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