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Tag Archives: Kim Min Kyu

Kim Min Kyu is a God in an K-pop Body in First Poster and Teaser for tvN Drama Holy Idol

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2023
Young man with a dreamy expression, colorful background.

This seems like a really light drama for the tvN Wed-Thurs time slot but it’s definitely serving so ridiculous it’s potentially good vibes. The first promos are here for Holy Idol (formerly called Pontifex Lembrary – the name of the male lead when he’s a god) based on a web novel that brings together fantasy and K-pop in a mashup. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Bo Gyeol, Holy Idol, Kim Min Kyu

Kim Min Kyu Confirmed for K-drama Pontifex Lembrary with Ko Bo Gyeol, Lee Jang Woo, and Ye Ji Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 23, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 24, 2022
Romantic moments between two characters.

This totally seems like a drama vehicle geared towards promoting K-actor Kim Min Kyu and I have no problem with that. I do worry its on the lightweight side and perhaps he needs more serious heavier works to cement his acting skills before enlisting for the military. But then again, well done comedy is absolutely a showcase for acting and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Min Kyu, Ko Bo Gyeol, Lee Jang Woo, Pontifex Lembrary, Ye Ji Won

K-netizens Discuss 4 Popular Male Leads in the ’94 Line Slated for Military Enlistment Next Year in 2023

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2022
Young man in a gray jacket, focused expression.

I’m the type to get things done as early as possible especially things that are not fun but still need to get it over with. If I were a dude in South Korea I would enlist as early as possible but for entertainers it’s definitely a shot in the dark either way. Enlist early and start the arduous star road … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Tae Oh, Kim Min Kyu, Nam Joo Hyuk, Song Kang

Kim Min Kyu Flashes His Dimpled Sunshine Image for Singles Pictorial and Signs on as Male Lead in Upcoming Fantasy Romance Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2022 by ockoalaMay 23, 2022
Smiling person in denim jacket by window.

K-actor Kim Min Kyu is now confirmed for his next role after the breakout success in A Business Proposal, and will move on to the male lead role. He’s signed on for the fantasy romance drama High Priest Lembrary adapted from the web story Holy Idol. It tells the story of a god from another world who comes to Earth to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Min Kyu

Kim Min Kyu Delivers Eclectic Vibes in May 2022 Elle Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 25, 2022 by ockoalaApril 24, 2022
Black and white profile portrait of a man.

The speed at which K-ent and the ancillary media moves always impresses me. It’s definitely not lugubrious at a dinosaur pace, whenever there is a breakout or even the inklings of on the casting agents descend from both film to print. A Business Proposal delivered second male lead Kim Min Kyu the exposure he’s been missing until now and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Min Kyu

Rising Actor Kim Min Kyu Breaks Out with Second Male Lead in A Business Proposal and Picks Nam Joo Hyuk in Twenty Five, Twenty One as His Ideal Role

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2022 by ockoalaApril 11, 2022
Smiling young man in a black blazer.

Breakouts happen in K-drama land only when the right actor/actress meets the right role, it’s tough and I appreciate it moreso because it introduces me to someone I may not have noticed otherwise. The latest breakout is Kim Min Kyu thanks to SBS drama A Business Proposal, he was the least famous of the four leads so definitely got a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Min Kyu

Episode 8 of A Business Proposal Goes Back Up to 10.8% as the Sweet Relationship of the OTP Fully Heats Up

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2022 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2022
Couple enjoying a fun day at amusement park.

The latest episode 8 of A Business Proposal wasn’t as snappy and uproariously charming as episode 7 but it maintained the high energy and movement forward. This episode also went back up over 10% in ratings to a new high of 10.8% and it’s well deserved because Ahn Hyo Seob is really much better in these two episodes which makes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A Business Proposal, Ahn Hyo Seob, Kim Min Kyu, Kim Se Jung, Seol In Ah

SBS Mon-Tues Romance Drama A Business Proposal with Ahn Hyo Seob and Kim Se Jung Premieres to Ratings of 4.9%, 6.5%

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 1, 2022 by ockoalaMarch 1, 2022
Man in suit and woman in lab coat.

The new Mon-Tues SBS drama A Business Proposal (Office Blind Date) arrived this week and its reception was as expected the same degree as the drama hewed close to the webtoon its adapted from. The first episode got 4.9% AGB nationwide ratings and the second episode went up to 6.5%. Since this is airing on SBS the ratings are not … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A Business Proposal, Ahn Hyo Seob, Kim Min Kyu, Kim Se Jung, Seol In Ah

Adherence to the Webtoon Turns A Business Proposal Drama Posters into Candy Colored Cuteness

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2022 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2022
Four friends pose together, promoting a drama.

Seeing the just dropped suite of drama posters for upcoming SBS romance A Business Proposal (Office Blind Date) makes it actually seem cute in a derpy way. The adherence to the webtoon visuals was clearly the marching orders and while the OTP on with Kim Se Jung and Ahn Hyo Seob looked really flat and unappealing, the rest are actually … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A Business Proposal, Ahn Hyo Seob, Kim Min Kyu, Kim Se Jung, Seol In Ah

Choi Tae Joon and Sooyoung’s Pre-filmed Drama So I Married An Anti-fan Gets Streaming Platform Release End of April 2021

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2021 by ockoalaApril 19, 2021
Couple romantically posed in floral setting.

A long time on the shelf is better than forever on the shelf and the cast and crew of the K-drama adaptation of manhwa So I Married an Anti-Fan will finally see the end product. The drama was filmed in 2018, a lifetime and one pandemic ago, starring Choi Tae Joon, Sooyoung, and Chansung. Even earlier there was a Chinese-Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chansung, Choi Tae Joon, Han Ji An, Kim Min Kyu, So I Married an Anti-fan, Sooyoung

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