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Jo Boa Joins Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Si Eun in K-drama Knock Off

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2024 by ockoalaMay 16, 2024
Smiling woman holding a clipboard in an office.

So Kim Soo Hyun will be getting two new actress costars he’s never worked with before in his next drama Knock Off. Earlier it was announced that Kim Si Eun would be the female lead and now Jo Boa joins as the second female lead. Kim Si Eun is an up-and-comer with solid rising cred while Jo Boa has been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Bo Ah, Jo Boa, Kim Si Eun, Kim Soo Hyun, Knock Off | 47 Replies

Moving Takes Home Drama Daesang, The Worst of Evil Wins Best Director, Namgoong Min Gets Long Awaited Best Actor, and Honey Lee Upsets for Best Actress in Fun Night at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2024 by ockoalaMay 7, 2024
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The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards took place this Tuesday May 7th in Seoul and it was also the 60th year of the event so a milestone for sure. There is a lot to digest so let’s get to it! Moving took home the drama side Daesang and I knew that would happen when Best Drama went to My Dearest so … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Eun Jin, Go Min Si, Honey Lee, Kim Go Eun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Sun Ho, Krystal, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Jong Won, Lim Ji Yeon, Namgoong Min, Park Bo Gum, Ra Mi Ran, Ryu Seung Ryong, Song Joong Ki, Suzy, Uhm Jung Hwa, Yeom Hye Ran, Yoo Yeon Seok, YUjin | 103 Replies

Filming Locations such as the Countryside and Germany and Brands like Mercedes Benz in Queen of Tears Gets Boost in Visitors and Customers in Wake of Hit Drama Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2024 by ockoalaMay 6, 2024
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K-ent is reporting that there is a real boost to the brands and locations in the hit tvN drama Queen of Tears and it’s exactly why it’s smart to promote with the right drama. Travel agents in South Korea have noted an increase in interest and bookings specifically for Germany in the last month, and the overseas location shoot there … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 9 Replies

Queen of Tears Special Episode 2 Reveals All the Kissing Scenes Between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won Filmed in Germany and Not Shown in Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 5, 2024 by ockoalaMay 5, 2024
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This has either been the best trolling or best less is more confidence by the production of Queen of Tears. The two special episodes this weekend was basically a nothingburger other than for the diehard fans who want any and every tidbit related to this hit drama. And since there is an audience as evidenced by the ratings the production … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 66 Replies

Queen of Tears Special Episode Part 1 Gets Astonishing 5.027% ​​​Ratings on Just BTS Scenes and Lead Interviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 4, 2024 by ockoalaMay 4, 2024
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Jesus, at this point tvN is just minting money via CFs thanks to Queen of Tears. The network announced a few weeks past that after the finale weekend it would air two special episodes in the following weekend. Fans hoped for added scenes and whatnot, actual new stuff, but it turned out to be interviews of the leads and bloopers. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 34 Replies

Kim Soo Hyun and Yujin of IVE Lead the 2024 Baeksang Popularity Award Voting on Final Day of Voting

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 3, 2024 by ockoalaMay 3, 2024
Young man in a suit reading a newspaper.

So it’s the final day May 4th in the public voting for the 2024 Baeksang Art Awards Popularity Award and it’s not only an open vote the website also listing the current votes for each person. Anyone nominated for an individual acting or entertainer award is eligible and combines both movies and television candidates into one top vote getter for … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged An Yu Jin, Kim Soo Hyun | 49 Replies

Veteran Actor Yoo Jae Myung to Join Kim Soo Hyun in His Next K-drama Knock Off

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 2, 2024 by ockoalaMay 2, 2024
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Oh I love this new addition so much! K-ent is reporting that veteran actor Yoo Jae Myung has joined the cast of K-drama Knock Off (I’ve also seen it anglicized as Nock Off) which has already announced Kim Soo Hyun as the male lead. It’s a black comedy about the counterfeit market hence the title, and for Kim Soo Hyun … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Knock Off, Yoo Jae Myung | 23 Replies

Queen of Tears Becomes tvN’s Highest Rating K-drama of All Time with 24.850% in Final Episode Delivering Happy Ending After Excess of Ridiculous Plot Elements in Final Episodes

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2024 by ockoalaApril 29, 2024
Two individuals in a contemplative setting.

I had such a good time watching tvN drama Queen of Tears live. THIS is the spectacle and feels I live for as a K-drama watcher, we all want to see dramas that arrive which bring out strong emotions, This was my personal favorite Park Ji Eun penned drama, which just says I liked but never loved You From Another … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 124 Replies

Current Naver Poll of 2024 Baeksang Drama Awards Has Kim Soo Hyun and Ahn Eun Jin Leading the Public Vote for Best Actor and Best Actress

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 26, 2024 by ockoalaApril 25, 2024
Young man in a suit reading a newspaper.

So there is a popularity award in both the film and the television sections of the Baeksang Awards so these two may win in the drama section even if not winning the Best Actor and Best Actress prizes respectively. I’m talking about Kim Soo Hyun for Queen of Tears and Ahn Eun Jin for My Dearest, who are leading the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Eun Jin, Kim Soo Hyun | 42 Replies

Queen of Tears Lead Cast Posts Commemorative Posters to Celebrate the Drama Breaking 20% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 26, 2024 by ockoalaApril 26, 2024
Young man in a suit reading a newspaper.

So Queen of Tears was filmed in 2023 and wrapped awhile ago so it’s not a surprise that the leads are scattered to the winds. But they will be having a second wrap party since the drama is doing gangbuster ratings and massive buzz, plus tvN is releasing two additional special episodes so I’m assuming the main cast is getting … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Joo Bin, Park Sung Hoon, Queen of Tears | 33 Replies

tvN to Broadcast Last Two Episodes of Queen of Tears 10 Minutes Earlier Due to Adding More Scenes to the Finale Episodes

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2024 by ockoalaApril 23, 2024
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Well this may seem like small news but for the excited fans who have been enjoying this rare occasion of live-watching an event K-drama it’s important to know so as to not miss anything. tvN has announced an earlier by 10 minutes start time for the broadcast of the final two episodes of Queen of Tears this weekend. So it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 8 Replies

Production of Queen of Tears Already Earned Profit on Drama and Credits it Solely to Kim Soo Hyun Taking a Massive Pay Cut to Reunite with Screenwriter Park Ji Eun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2024 by ockoalaApril 23, 2024
Young man in a suit reading a newspaper.

K-actor Kim Soo Hyun has the been highest paid actor in K-drama land for the last decade since back-to-back breakouts with The Moon Embraces the Sun followed by You From Another Star. Last month there was a news article that he set a new record with 800 million won per episode for Queen of Tears but his agency denied that. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 100 Replies

Penultimate Weekend of Queen of Tears Reaches 21.625% Ratings as a Life Saving Medical Procedure Sends the OTP into a Final Test of Their Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2024 by ockoalaApril 21, 2024
Two individuals in a contemplative setting.

It’s the second to last weekend airing of tvN hit drama Queen of Tears and I’m so not ready to let go. It’s like we viewers are parallel living the nostalgia and amazing experience of watching this drama along with in-drama female lead Hae In trying to keep her memories of her love and marriage to husband Hyun Woo. What … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Queen of Tears | 59 Replies

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