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Kwak Dong Yeon Gives Post-Drama Interviews as the Breakout Star of Hit tvN Series Vincenzo

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 4, 2021 by ockoalaMay 3, 2021
Man in a light suit seated on sofa.

The definition of a breakout is for someone not headlining to steal the spotlight. Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin were the leads of tvN drama Vincenzo and they were both excellent, not a surprise for him given his range and continuous development and for her it was a bad pitch that she really swung for the fences with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kwak Dong Yeon, Vincenzo

Vincenzo Ends with a Whimper and a Bang in Final Episode 20 and Series Ratings High of 14.636%

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 2, 2021 by ockoalaMay 2, 2021
Couple sharing a passionate kiss.

There was a lot to take in for the final episode 20 of Vincenzo and as a huge fan I was split in my reaction, the critical side thought it was well done and consistent with the path and message but as the pure drama viewer I didn’t enjoy this finale content. It veered into biblical imagery torture porn territory … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, Vincenzo

K-netizens Assemble the Perfect GIF Set of Actors Suitable to Play the Male Lead in Highly Anticipated K-drama Adaptation of Novel The Youngest Son of Sunyang

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 2, 2021 by ockoalaApril 30, 2021
Two smiling young men in formal attire.

I’m sure the final casting will NOT be one of these talented and charismatic male actors but one can wish, along with appreciating the GIF and selection talents of K-netizens. The novel The Youngest Son of Sunyang (also called The Chaebol Family’s Youngest Son) was announced to be adapted to a K-drama around fall of 2020 with an anticipated airing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Jong Seok, Park Bo Gum, Seo Kang Joon, The Youngest Son of Sunyang, Woo Do Hwan, Yeo Jin Gu, Yoo Seung Ho

Episode 4 of Vincenzo is Operatic Fighting Fire with Fire and Brings in Smoking Hot Ratings of 10.215%

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 28, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 1, 2021
Suspenseful scenes featuring two dressed characters.

I found my new crack drama ladies and gentlemen! Patience has paid off as episode 4 of Vincenzo was so good I have the shivers and shakes and can’t stop thinking about the exquisite details. Our Vincenzo may still have his own agenda (tons and tons of gold, who wouldn’t?) but he’s going to mete out some of his own … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, Vincenzo

Vincenzo Episode 2 Surges to 9.295% as the Mafia Lawyer Takes on Even More Lawless South Korean Rich and Powerful

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 21, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 21, 2021
Characters celebrating with confetti and drinks.

The second episode of tvN Sat-Sun drama Vincenzo can best be described by Song Joong Ki saying “I’m back, bitches!” and me saying “Drama gods almighty I have no f*cking clue what I am watching!” This drama is like Dong Ryeong from Answer Me 1988 got together with Jung Hwan’s dad and they wrote a script complete with 1980’s HK … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Song Joong Ki, Taec, Vincenzo

Striking Black and White Character Posters for tvN Legal Drama Vincenzo Heighten the Intensity

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 3, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 2, 2021
Man in suit posing dramatically in black and white.

I keep getting Lawless Lawyer vibes from the promos for Vincenzo, and both being from tvN and featured out-of-the-box lawyers perhaps that’s the reason. The promo visuals aren’t copying anything but the intense savvy male lead played by Song Joong Ki and the cool capable female lead by Jeon Yeo Bin just reminds me of that awesome OTP dynamic from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, Vincenzo

Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, and Taecyeon Lead the Script Reading for tvN Drama Vincenzo

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 5, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2021
Actors holding scripts and smiling together.

Almost every one of my actor baes came back with a K-drama in 2020 but Song Joong Ki was one of the few who didn’t. But he’s primed on deck to be one of the first in 2021 as filming has commenced for early 2021 tvN drama Vincenzo. I don’t think the cast can travel to Italy for the overseas … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Yeo Bin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Song Joong Ki, Taecyeon, Vincenzo

Kwak Dong Yeon Joins Song Joong Ki Drama Vincenzo as the Brash Baddie Along With Additional Supporting Cast Confirmations

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 5, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 4, 2020
Four professional portraits of stylish individuals.

Awwwww, after that amazing guest starring turn as a mental patient in It’s Okay to be Okay, I was hoping for the warm and cuddly side of Kwak Dong Yeon for his next drama. But it’s going to be his crazy and dark side, which he pulls off very well because he’s just that good of an actor. Kwak Dong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Han Chul, Kim Yeo Jin, Kwak Dong Yeon, Yang Kyung Won

Action Movies to the Countryside Mental Hospital in Episode 3 of It’s Okay to Not be Okay as Ratings Go Back up to 5.940%

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2020 by ockoalaJune 27, 2020
Romantic drama scenes featuring young adults.

I can’t get my arms around either the plot or ratings of tvN drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay and it’s all in good ways. This drama keeps me off kilter and every scene feels meaningful and thrilling, I was riveted to episode 3 and there is so much to talk about. The drama setting moves from Seoul to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Its, Kim Soo Hyun, Kwak Dong Yeon, Seo Ye Ji

Rain Gets a Do-over in Poster and Stills for MBC Drama Welcome 2 Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2019
Main cast walking against a city skyline.

At this point I need some heartwarming drama to reaffirm my faith in life. Too bad Brilliant (The Light in Your Eyes) aired earlier this year because it was fan-freaking amazing and I wish I could savor it anew right when I’m dealing with real life and drama world life existential crises. Maybe upcoming MBC drama Welcome 2 Life will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwak Dong Yeon, Lim Ji Yeon, Rain, Welcome 2 Life

SBS Drama My Strange Hero with Yoo Seung Ho and Jo Boa Holds Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 9, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2018
Actors making a heart shape gesture together.

A bit lost in the recent high profile K-drama premieres is a chance for SBS to win the time slot of Mon-Tues with second chance drama My Strange Hero (Bok Soo is Back). Right now it’s not a very competitive time slot and previous drama Where Stars Land (Fox Star Bride) led the ratings despite a narratively that reportedly went … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bok Soo is Back, Jo Boa, Kwak Dong Yeon, My Strange Hero, Yoo Seung Ho

SBS Mon-Tues Drama My Strange Hero Toggles Between Serious and Sweet in New Previews

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 5, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2018
Two students sharing a romantic moment.

Now that the high profile December K-drama arrivals are done with, I can go back to anticipating a potentially fun and fulfilling smaller scale drama with SBS Mon-Tues premiere of My Strange Hero (Bok Soo is Back) next week. It all about my Yoo Seung Ho obsession love and he’s on a rom-com streak lately so I’m hoping My Strange … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bok Soo is Back, Jo Boa, Kwak Dong Yeon, My Strange Hero, Yoo Seung Ho

Yoo Seung Ho and Jo Boa Lead Script Leading for SBS Drama Bok Soo is Back

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2018
Actors participating in a table read session.

I love the title of K-drama Bok Soo is Back (Revenge is Back) for both its meanings, that male lead Bok Soo has returned to his high school and he’s back for revenge as his name also means. Starring Yoo Seung Ho, Jo Boa and Kwak Dong Yeon, the drama will take over the Mon-Tues slot after Where Stars Land … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bok Soo is Back, Jo Boa, Kwak Dong Yeon, Revenge is Back, Yoo Seung Ho

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