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Second Episode of River Where the Moon Rises Has Ratings of 5.8%, 9.7% as Action Moves Between Palace Assassination and Hidden Village OTP Meet Cute Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2021
Historical characters in traditional attire and setting.

After the cutest of cute first meeting moments between leads Kim So Hyun‘s assassin Ga Jin (memory lost Princess Pyeonggang) and Ji Soo‘s Ondal at the end of the first episode of River Where the Moon Rises, I was sold and in it for the long haul. She’s badass and just going through life’s motions she’s been dealt, he’s warm … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises

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
Korean drama promotional image with characters.

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

Boatload of New Stills for River Where the Moon Rises Premiering This Monday February 15th

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2021
Young couple in a dramatic, intimate moment.

Okay, hit me where it hurts good, in that K-drama sweet zone of angst and romance and the greater good. KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises drops this Monday February 15th and the production released tons of new stills in the few days prior to really ramp up the excitement. We see younger character scenes, danger lurking in every … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Love Alarm 2 with Kim So Hyun, Jung Ga Ram, and Song Kang Confirms Premiere Date of March 12th on Netflix

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2021
Two couples having meaningful conversations outdoors.

Last year Joo Ji Hoon had a prime time drama airing with Hyena at the same time he was dominating Netflix K-dramas with the streaming release of Kingdom 2. This time it’s Kim So Hyun‘s turn and the sageuk/drama genres are switched for her, the television airing will be period drama River Where the Moon Rises this Monday on February … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Ga Ram, Kim So Hyun, Love Alarm, Song Kang

Sports Seoul Article Discusses the Upcoming 2021 Sageuk Dramas of Child Actress Turned Adult Female Leads Kim Yoo Jung and Kim So Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2021
Two portraits of a young woman.

When I read this article this week I hoped that the reporter knew there was a crazy underbelly that likes to pit these two against each other when really the majority loves having double the talent and styles in K-ent young leading ladies. Sports Seoul newspaper released an article this week discussing the return of child turned adult actresses Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung

River Where the Moon Rises Releases New Group Poster and Stills of Each Lead Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon, and Choi Yu Hwa

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2021
Four characters from a historical drama series.

I think by aging down the leads of River Where the Moon Rises from the first concept when veteran stars were courted for the roles, it will end up having a broader I-audience appeal due to the Hallyu popularity of the younger leads. That’s great because sageuks truly have its own appeal and if done so an unforgettable pathos in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Yu Hwa, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, River Where the Moon Rises

New Preview for River Where the Moon Rises Establishes Tense World of Goguryeo Political Warfare and Stolen Romantic Moments

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 1, 2021
Two characters gazing intensely in a forest.

Ugh, so many feels! Every time I see a new preview for upcoming KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises it’s just a tidal wave of drama addict adrenaline fuel injected into my veins. It’s been a quiet few years since a really crack sageuk has dropped, probably not since Moonlight Drawn by Clouds and even then it doesn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Ji Soo Embodies the Perfect Lunky Devoted Male Lead to Princess Warrior Kim So Hyun in New Teaser for KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 29, 2021
Dramatic scenes from a historical romance series.

It’s male lead Ji Soo‘s turn in the spotlight for the promos of upcoming KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises and oh boy I’m ready to do an about turn on his casting. His first sageuk outing was rough to say the least but this time it feels like the role was written for him. He plays Ondal, the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo are Swoony Adorable and Battle Intense in New Poster and Teasers for KBS Sageuk River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2021
Two characters facing each other in a forest.

Okay, all reservations done. Like, I NEED THIS DRAMA RIGHT NOW. The new poster and teaser preview is out for KBS sageuk River Where the Moon Rises with Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo and gahhhhhhh I’m dying here from all the feels these two are giving off. I heard her Princess Pyeonggang is using his foolish naive Ondal to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, River Where the Moon Rises

Kim So Hyun is Mesmerizing as a Warrior Princess in New Stills from Sageuk Drama River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2021
Warrior in armor on horseback, intense focus.

Two different news articles on K-actress Kim So Hyun to kick off the week on a lazy Monday morning. First are the new drama stills from her upcoming sageuk River Where the Moon Rises, playing a princess who is also a warrior protecting her kingdom herself down in the battle trenches. She’s totally believable, sure she’s beautiful and tiny but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, 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
Silhouette of a character against a sunset.

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

KBS Releases Second Teaser and Stills of Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo at Script Reading for Sageuk Drama River Where the Moon Rises

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2021
Casting meeting with actors and production team.

Okay, the two cuties are just wayyyyy too cute, I think I may be able to watch this drama regardless of whether it’s written or directed well. The combo of Kim So Hyun‘s cool perfection and Ji Soo‘s hotheaded earnestness for upcoming sageuk River Where the Moon Rises feels like the ideal opposites attract in both their personas off screen … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, Moon Rising Over the River, River Where the Moon Rises

First Exciting Teasers are Out for 2021 Sageuks River Where the Moon Rises with Kim So Hyun and Ji Soo and Hong Chun Gi with Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seob

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 1, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2021
Promotional images for the drama "Hong Cheon Gi."

Okay, if anyone puts down one drama at the expense of the other just to troll shit up then imma yeet you right out of the comments section, m’kay? The production teams are good to drama fans to finish up 2020 as tons of teasers are dropping left and right. Two of the most anticipated sageuk dramas of 2021 both … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Hong Chun Gi, Ji Soo, Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung, Moon Rising Over the River, Red Sky, River Where the Moon Rises

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