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While You Were Sleeping Ratings Rise Slightly in Penultimate Week as MBC Strike Leads to No New Wed-Thurs Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2017
Three scenes featuring police officers and dialogue.

I’m still watching SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping but with a judicious use of the FF-button and a bit of surprise that this was the penultimate week of airing. The drama ends next week and I didn’t feel any emotion probably because the leads have been in life threatening danger so many times it’s starting to be comical. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Yoon Kyun Sang and Lee Sung Kyung Make Adorable Couples Cameo in Flagging While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 2, 2017
Young couples taking selfies in a field.

I finally figured out the flaw of SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping, and the reason why ratings aren’t higher and are in fact fading again. The drama’s two flaws are familiarity, both in screenwriter Park Hye Ryun‘s writing style and storyboard, and in how the male lead Lee Jong Seok feels like he’s playing a copied version of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping, Yoon Kyun Sang

Lee Jong Seok Goes Parisian Retro in YSL for Esquire Korea November Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
Person standing on balcony in stylish attire.

I’m always leery of my faves getting an Esquire spread because I have to gear for the possible the faux edgy that veers on the sleazy stylings. Unfortunately my concern is merited for the November Esquire Korea pictorial with Lee Jong Seok that looks like early 90’s Calvin Klein crossed with American Apparel sensibilities. Even worse is that his entire … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

A Few A-list But Mostly Aspiring Korean Stars Attend 2018 Fall Seoul Fashion Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
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The level of star power at the 2018 Fall Seoul Fashion Week shows really hammered home the strata of star power. While the A-listers have been hitting up overseas couture shows in Paris, Milan, and New York, this week the home show in Seoul saw a less glittering but recognizable enough gathering of stars in attendance. Kim Yoo Jung as … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Noo Ri, Chae Jung Ahn, Clara, Hwangbo, Hyomin, Jin Se Yeon, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jae Yoon, Lee Jong Seok, Oh Yeon Seo, Yoo Yeon Seok

Cast of SBS Drama While You Were Sleeping Show Off Plenty of Friendship Goal Snaps

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 7, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 7, 2017
Group selfie with five smiling friends.

It’s been a good streak for me, if you consider two straight K-dramas that I love a streak. Sadly the quality of K-dramas has gone down overall in the recent years and with it comes lower expectations. So to have followed tvN drama Live Up to Your Name avidly in the end of summer rolling straight into loving SBS drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Sung Hee, Jung Hae In, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Suzy and Lee Jong Seok Spend More Time Together in New Stills for While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 3, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 3, 2017
Couple in a heartfelt conversation indoors.

My verdict is out on the first two episodes of SBS drama While You Were Sleeping which is total and complete love. Its what I wished Uncontrollably Fond was, and I love Sleeping this much for the same reason UF failed to engage me at the start, namely Suzy. She was awkward in UF and played a difficult to connect … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Lee Jong Seok Tops September 2017 CF Rankings Followed by Gong Yoo and Lee Je Hoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 1, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 1, 2017
Man in suit at the Eiffel Tower.

September officially wrapped up yesterday and it’s undoubtedly a good month for K-actor Lee Jong Seok. His new SBS drama While You Were Sleeping debuted to high single digit ratings, not ideal but also not terrible in the current drama ratings landscape, but the positive critical and audience reception bodes well for the drama as it heads into a 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Jong Seok

While You Were Sleeping Starts Off with Fantastic Storyline and Acting From Leads Lee Jong Seok and Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 28, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2017
Romantic scenes from a Korean drama series.

Sorry for the late post on newly arrived SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping but in between watching the first episode and then having tickets to Hamilton last night, it was a sensory and entertainment awesomeness overload. I love While You Were Sleeping, love love love it! This is the first drama since Goblin that has roped my excitement … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Press Conference and Final Set of Previews for While You Were Sleeping with Suzy and Lee Jong Seok

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 24, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 24, 2017
Two smiling people making a sleeping gesture.

This Wednesday is the arrival of highly promoted SBS pre-produced drama While You Were Sleeping, teaming up for the third time screenwriter Park Hye Ryun with her most often used male lead Lee Jong Seok. Even if this drama is a hit I think this ought to be it for these two, Park Hye Ryun has had a good run … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Sung Hee, Jung Hae In, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Rainy OTP Kiss Poster for While You Were Sleeping and Additional New Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2017
Couple sharing an intimate moment in rain.

I’m feeling a completest mode when it comes to keeping up with the next SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping, following so intently from the very beginning last year when it was announced that Lee Jong Seok was going for his third go-around with screenwriter Park Hye Ryun. Now it’s T-minus 6 days to go until the premiere and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Shin Jae Ha, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Thirs Preview for While You Were Sleeping Thick with Action Intensity and Danger

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2017
Collage of dramatic cityscape and characters.

I gotta give screenwriter Park Hye Ryun credit for not being a one-note pony, her dramas manage to toggle humor, romance, and seriousness without being weighed down by any one element. I’ve seen the former two in previews for While You Were Sleeping so far but this is the first time the third element has made a material appearance in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Character Posters of Lee Jong Seok and Suzy for While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
Romantic drama poster featuring two characters.

It’s rise and shine time soon for SBS drama While You Were Sleeping, not just over a week away from premiering as Reunited Worlds finishes its run this week in the Wed-Thurs slot. This will hopefully be third time’s also a charm for screenwriter Park Hye Ryun, who has delivered for SBS on the Wed-Thurs time slot two previously successful … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Sung Hee, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Drama Poster and Second Teaser for While You Were Sleeping with Suzy and Lee Jong Seok

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2017
Couple embracing under falling snowflakes.

There’s going to be lots of dreaming or narrative reality moments in upcoming SBS drama While You Were Sleeping, with a leading lady who can see the future in her dreams and needs the help of the leading man to stop tragedies from happening. Just don’t make a romantic breakthrough moment a dream feint and I’ll be happy, I hate … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

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