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Kim Ji Won and Yoo Yeon Seok Deny Rumors of Reported Dating Relationship

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2016 by ockoalaApril 4, 2016
Portraits of a man and woman smiling.

The timing is about right for more dating scandal from the cast of Descendants of the Sun, with a drama this popular the ingredients are in place for viewers to dream of reel to real or for fans to spot relationships thanks to the heightened scrutiny. With the rumors from three weeks ago that leads Song Joong Ki and Song … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dating, Kim Ji Won, Yoo Yeon Seok

Cast of Descendants of the Sun Reunite for Celebratory Drama Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Two people smiling outdoors at night.

It seems late for a drama filming wrap party for Descendants of the Sun, which ended its shoot back in December of 2015. But if it’s a cast and crew celebratory party then the timing couldn’t be better, with this shindig hitting all the major newswires at a time when DotS is top of the ratings charts and every little … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Jin Goo and Kim Ji Won Parlay Their Descendants of the Sun Romance to the Pages of Grazia Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2016
Couple gazing into each other's eyes.

If there is one thing Kim Eun Sook does well that is nearly universally agreed upon, it’s writing standalone second leads with their own story that isn’t predicated on glomming onto the first leads. There are a few exceptions such as in Heirs when Kim Woo Bin crushed on Park Shin Hye, but even there his conflict with Lee Min … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won

Telegenic and Charming Leads of Descendants of the Sun Back Together for Mid-drama Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2016
Man speaking at press conference with microphone.

I usually see the mid-drama press conference from lower rated K-dramas trying to drum up interest in the show as a last chance hurrah. In the case of Descendants of the Sun, the highest rated prime time K-drama in over three years, gathering the popular main cast together for a media chat is all about the fan service and striking … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Park Bo Gum Confirmed and Kim Ji Won Up for Romance Sageuk Moonlight Drawn by Clouds

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 4, 2016
Romantic confrontation under a full moon.

Park Bo Gum‘s hot property status in K-acting just got major confirmation this week as he turned down one drama supporting role only to land another drama lead role. Nice! After turning down Entertainer (Ttantara) Park Bo Gum is confirmed as the leading man in upcoming romantic sageuk Moonlight Drawn by Clouds. His involvement is enough for me to check … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, Park Bo Gum

Third OST from Descendants of the Sun “This Love” From Davichi Showcases the Secondary Romance

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 1, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 1, 2016
Collage of dramatic scenes from a Korean drama.

There hasn’t been much secondary OTP screen time in the first two episodes of Descendants of the Sun, but that hasn’t stopped plenty of viewers from shipping the characters played by Jin Goo as a stoic soldier and Kim Ji Won as a fiery military doctor. Jin Goo is the most visually perfect casting among the four leads, and is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won

Press Conference for Descendants of the Sun Premiering this Wed February 24th

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 22, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2016
Smiling couple at a public event.

I put the best picture first from the press conference for KBS drama Descendants of the Sun, because laughing Song Joong Ki makes everything better and it’s rare to see Song Hye Kyo so openly exuberant in place of her usual calm contentment. Sadly for the most part the entire press conference come off like a faculty luncheon introducing new … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Onew, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Written Preview for Episode 1 of Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 21, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 21, 2016
Two women in scrubs leaning against a wall.

The ratings successes of Kim Eun Sook dramas have always come with a side of divisive opinion on the writing of her main characters. It’s never just about liking the drama as a whole or not, with it is invariably discourse and debate over the general level of alpha male assholery of the male lead and the female empowerment or lack … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Descendants of the Sun Goes Disaster Zone Dirty in New Stills and Romantic Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2016
Two soldiers in military uniforms at night.

I love when it seems like the production hears the feedback from the fans and addresses it. That certainly feels like this case with the newly released promos for Descendants of the Sun that finally shows the soldiers and doctors in a disaster war zone looking grimy and gritty instead of pristine and air brushed. Of course the dirt is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Descendants of the Sun Releases Fantastic Teaser OSTs and Dull Character Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2016
Four characters in military-themed promotional posters.

Music is a huge deal for me in my drama watch experience. I don’t recall there being any drama faves of mine where I didn’t at least like and most likely loved the OST. It’s so crucial to setting the mood and from the sound of things Descendants of the Sun at least has a talented soundtrack guru. The drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Descendants of the Sun Showcases Second Leads Jin Goo and Kim Ji Won in New Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2016
Military personnel in uniform interacting and saluting.

In a drama as big-budget and sprawling upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama Descendants of the Sun, there will surely be more than one big story line, and likely won’t rely on the leads romance or narrative to solely hold the audience’s attention. I remember being way more into the side stories in Heirs rather quickly in, and the main romance became … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won

Soldiers and Doctors Mobilize in New Trailer for Big-budget K-drama Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2016
Military scene with characters in distress.

I wonder if Kim Eun Sook is trying to make a pointed statement to counter the criticism that her Heirs thematic topic was superficial and slight, what with exploring the emo lives of the uber-rich teen crowd. Now she’s going substantive and gritty with Descendants of the Sun, the backdrop of humanitarian workers and peacekeeping troops in a fictional Easter … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Official First Preview for Descendants of the Sun Showcases Action Scenes Aplenty

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 31, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2015
Two seated individuals in casual attire.

I see Descendants and I see some sun this time, lol! The first official preview is here for upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama Descendants of the Sun, written by famed screenwriter Kim Eun Seok and starring Song Joong Ki in his first drama since military discharge opposite Song Hye Kyo. The production was financed with tons of investor money and mostly filmed … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

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