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KBS Gives Out Co-Daesang to Kim Young Chul and Chun Ho Jin at 2017 Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2018
Two men giving speeches at an award ceremony.

Last but not least in the coverage of year end K-drama network awards is the 2017 KBS Drama Awards held the same night as SBS, with MBC the night before. The big winners of the night were the exceptional veteran actors playing drama dads, with Kim Young Chul of Father is Strange and Chun Ho Jin for My Golden Life … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Chun Ho Jin, Junho, Kim Ji Won, Kim Young Chul, Namjong Min, Park Seo Joon, Park Shi Hoo, Shin Hye Sun

Joo Sang Wook and Kim Sun Ah Confirmed for Masked Prosecutor, Get the Zorro Jokes Ready

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 9, 2015 by ockoalaApril 9, 2015
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Even though KBS currently leads the Wed-Thurs ratings with its bad ladies behaving badly drama Unkind Women, it’s never too early to think ahead. Compared to the constant casting news whiplash coming out of MBC these days, KBS should thank its lucky stars that the next Wed-Thurs drama Masked Prosectutor managed to cast the very first leads Joo Sang Wook … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Kwang Ryul, Joo Sang Wook, Kim Sun Ah, Kim Young Chul, Masked Prosecutor, Oh Joo Wan

Sleek Action-packed Second Teaser for Full Sun with Yoon Kye Sang and Han Ji Hye

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 30, 2014 by ockoalaJanuary 30, 2014

While folks watching KBS on Mon-Tues may be hand wringing over next week’s ending to Prime Minister and I, I’m taking a break from over-analyzing that drama with a breather to check out the just released second teaser for its follow up drama Full Sun (Beyond the Clouds). Still not feeling the English title one whit. With this drama heading … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Full Sun, Han Ji Hye, Jo Jin Woong, Kim Yoo Ri, Kim Young Chul, Yoon Kye Sang

The Blade and Petal Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2013 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2013

This drama is absolutely batshit insane. Crazy……but good. So I guess its crazy good then? I don’t know beyond episode 1 but so far I am soaking up everything I see. Unless I really love or hate a drama, nowadays I have no time nor inclination to write about it. Even a first impression review since I’d rather summon the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Young Chul, The Blade and Petal, Uhm Tae Woong

The Blade and Petal Holds Press Conference and Releases Taut Long Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2013 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2013

In anticipating the upcoming Sword and Flower (The Blade and Petal), part of the excitement stems from knowing this drama has the potential to be all about the quality acting. Setting who looks hot or not, this sageuk will be about visuals stemming from the direction rather than the actors faces. Korean entertainments predilection for facial conformity these days make … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Young Chul, Sword and Flower, The Blade and Petal, Uhm Tae Woong

Eye-catching Official Stills Continue Increasing Excitement for The Blade and Petal

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2013 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2013

When watching a drama live, and keeping an eye on the proceedings ahead of time, it’s impossible not to form an opinion each step of the way. The initial casting creates either an optimism or pessimism depending on the cast, the first stills and teasers give a glimpse of the quality and mood, and the first episode can either be … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Young Chul, Lee Jung Shin, Park Soo Jin, The Blade and Petal, Uhm Tae Woong

KBS Drops Stylish First Teaser for The Blade and Petal

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2013 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2013

Have you guys ever played “One of these things is not like the others”? It’s an awesome teaching tool because visually children pick up differences quicker than by being told something is different. When I saw the latest stills for the upcoming sageuk Sword and Flower (English romance novel-y title The Blade and Petal), I burst out laughing and that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Young Chul, Lee Jung Shin, The Blade and Petal, Uhm Tae Woong

Kim Ok Bin Joins Uhm Tae Woong and Powerhouse Cast of The Blade and Petal

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 4, 2013 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2013

I can’t tell you how many names have been bandied about for Sword and Flower – Kim Nam Gil, Song Seung Heon, Park Shin Hye, Song Joong Ki, Yoona, Song Dam Bi, the list goes on – but now the cast is finally set its pretty much so powerhouse people will need to take tranquilizers to calm down from watching … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Young Chul, Lee Jung Shin, The Blade and Petal, Uhm Tae Woong

IRIS 2 Ends in Explosive Hilarity and Cast Attends Happy Wrap Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2013 by ockoalaApril 18, 2013

There have been plenty of disappointments this year already in the K-drama world, but none quite reach the level of IRIS 2. The biggest budget in the history of K-drama (consider it inflation from the IRIS and Athena: Goddess of War days), a sprawling cast, a hopping location shoot, and a franchise that is far from storied but did bring … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IRIS 2, Jang Hyuk, Kim Gab Soo, Kim Young Chul, Lee Bum Soo, Lee Da Hae

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