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Acclaimed Director Choi Dong Hoon Starts Filming K-movie Alien with Kim Woo Bin, Ryu Jun Yeol, So Ji Sub, and Kim Tae Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2020 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2020
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Woah momma is the first big cast movie slated for 2021 looking jam packed and exciting. Director Choi Dong Hoon of Assassination, The Thieves, Tazza, and Jeon Woo Chi will start filming the movie titled Alien at the end of March his highly anticipated new movie. The plot and characters are still under wraps but will star Ryu Jun Yeol, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Alien, KIm Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin, Ryu jun Yeol, So Ji Sub

Song Joong Ki Starts Filming Sci-fi Movie Victory Ship with Leading Lady Kim Tae Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
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A week after dropping bombshell divorce news to rock K-ent, it’s business as usual for actor Song Joong Ki as he balances the small and big screen careers. His currently airing sageuk Arthdal Chronicles will finish the second season soon, with a break in between with another drama before airing the third and final segment in August. Filming is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Seon Kyu, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Victory Ship, Yoo Hae Jin

Kim Tae Ri Up for Sci-fi K-movie Lightning Ship Opposite Song Joong Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2019
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It’s been a busy day for casting drama casting new and now there’s a big movie offer to stir up excitement. K-actress Kim Tae Ri is following up her huge 2018 starring in the highest rated cable K-drama of the year Mr. Sunshine with a movie back to her movie roots. She got her start in the high profile arthouse … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lightning Ship, Song Joong Ki

K-viewers Select Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri as Top K-drama Actors in 2018 Gallup Poll

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2018
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The cast of tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine continue to win accolades and this time the two leads top the just released Gallup poll of Korean audiences’ favorite K-drama stars. Lee Byung Hun came in first followed by his costar Kim Tae Ri, proving that Mr. Sunshine left a strong impression on top of the successful ratings. Third was 2018 … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Jung Hae In, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Park Bo Gum, Seo Hyun Jin, Son Ye Jin

tvN drama Mr. Sunshine Ends With Phenomenal Reviews and Record Breaking Rating

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
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I’ve been watching K-dramas over for over a decade and covering the industry via this blog a little less than that, and I can vouch for how difficult, sanctimonious, and exacting the domestic Korean netizens are even more than when the international viewers start chiming in. If I-netz are not feeling a drama, K-netz have already ripped it to shred … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Yo Han, Kim Min Jung, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine, Yoo Yeon Seok

The 2018 Usual Drama Suspects Lead the Nominations for the 2018 Seoul Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 30, 2018
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I feel like I can start copying and pasting from my last two drama award nomination posts since it’s the same few drama names, actors, and actresses making the list. The 2nd annual Seoul Awards assembled by Sports Seoul released the list of nominees at the end of last week and this one gives the Daesang to dramas rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jo Seung Woo, Kam Woo Sung, Kim Nam Joo, Kim Sun Ah, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Money Flower, My Ahjusshi, My Golden Life, Shall We Kiss First, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Yoo Yeon Seok

Popular Dramas and High Profile Stars Like Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin Lead 2018 APAN Star Award Nominations

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2018
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Following behind the nominations for the Korean Drama Awards come the nominations for the 2018 APAN Star Awards which is on its 6th year now. It’s skewed towards the popular more than elite selection metrics but as always an interesting take on what dramas and actors/actresses are getting recognition in a drama year. The notable names up for the Daesang … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Go Ah Sung, IU, Jo Seung Woo, Jung Hae In, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Nam Joo, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Bo Young, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Seon Kyun, Life, Life on Mars, Misty, Mother, Mr. Sunshine, My Ahjusshi, My Golden Life, Park Hyung Sik, Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Park Shi Hoo, Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Suits, Suzy, Temperature of Love, While You Were Sleeping, Why Secretary Kim, Yang Se Jong, Yoo Yeon Seok

Mr. Sunshine and a Handful of Weekend Dramas Lead Nominations at 2018 Korean Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 26, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
2018 Korea Drama Awards winners list.

The nominations are out for the 2018 Korean Drama Awards, the 11th year since inception and the picks are quite varied. The most high profile drama nominated is tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, picking up nods for Best Drama, Best Actor for Lee Byung Hun, Best New Actress for Kim Tae Ri, but hilariously NOT getting a Best Screenplay nomination … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine Hits New Ratings High Over 16% As Drama Has Four More Episodes Remaining

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 10, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Cast of a historical drama, various characters.

It’s odd to see the comparative lack of buzz for tvN period patriotic drama Mr. Sunshine among the international audiences when this drama could be screenwriter Kim Eun Sook‘s highest praised drama to date among South Korean viewers and critics. The ratings are exceptionally high as well even stacked up against tvN’s other behemoths Goblin and Answer Me 1988. This … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byung Yo Han, Kim Min Jung, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine, Yoo Yeon Seok

tvN Period Drama Mr. Sunshine Garners Continued Directorial and Acting Praise as Ratings Break 12% in Episode 8

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 30, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 30, 2018
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Four weeks into the airing of screenwriter Kim Eun Sook‘s latest drama opus Mr. Sunshine and she can rest easy knowing that her reputation as a ratings gravy train continues. The drama premiered on tvN with 8.852% ratings which was higher than Goblin’s first episode, and has gone up in ratings every single episode with the latest episode 8 breaking … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Yo Han, Kim Min Jung, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine, Yoo Yeon Seok

Kim Eun Sook’s New Drama Mr. Sunshine Gets Highest tvN Premiere Ratings with Over 8% in First Episode

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2018
Two characters in historical attire, dramatic expressions.

The magic ratings touch of screenwriter Kim Eun Sook strikes red hot yet again. Her latest drama the 2018 cable network tvN period offering Mr. Sunshine premiered this Saturday with 8.852% ratings, and for comparison her last drama Goblin premiered also on tvN with 6.322% and went on to shatter tvN ratings records during its run. I’m really impressed with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine

Final Batch of Drama Posters and Stills for Mr. Sunshine Airing on tvN this Saturday July 7th

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2018
Romantic scene from Mr. Sunshine drama series.

Readying for the arrival of tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, premiering this weekend now that Lawless Lawyer has cleaned up the lawlessness in Gisung city, feels apropos to post on the 4th of July. Will the fireworks of what is arguably the biggest budgeted K-drama ever filmed blow audiences away, or will it fizzle after the anticipation. The OTP poster … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Yo Han, Kim Min Jung, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine, Yoo Yeon Seok

Cast of Next Kim Eun Sook Drama Mr. Sunshine Holds Press Conference Before July 7th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2018 by ockoalaJune 30, 2018
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Next weekend is the arrival of tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, and I don’t know what the K-netizens are feeling about it but for a big budget Kim Eun Sook penned drama this one is noticeably low on buzz. But if the drama looks as good as it does in the previews then it will continue to get high ratings … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Byun Yo Han, Kim Min Jung, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine, Yoo Yeon Seok

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