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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

Cable Dramas Lawless Lawyer, Sketch, and New Arrival Life on Mars All Bring in Good Ratings and Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2018 by ockoalaJune 10, 2018
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The weekend drama time slot now has not just one but three excellent quality K-dramas to check out, and unsurprisingly all are on the cable networks. On the second half of airing is Lawless Lawyer on tvN with the incredible chemistry of Lee Jun Ki and Seo Ye Ji, then we have Rain and Lee Dong Gun going mano-a-mano over … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lawless Lawyer, Life on Mars, Sketch

Jung Kyung Ho Time-travels to the 80’s for OCN Drama Remake of Life on Mars

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2018 by ockoalaMay 18, 2018
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I’m totes feeling the K-drama version of BBC show Life on Mars, there the same concept of a cop from the present time time-traveling decades to the past but here all the South Korean cultural vibes from the 80’s are presently so perfectly. Jung Kyung Ho reunites with his Cruel City PD for this drama but his cop this time … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Ah Sung, Jung Kyung Ho, Life on Mars, Park Sung Woong

Jung Kyung Ho, Go Ah Sung, and Park Sung Woong Confirmed for OCN Remake of British Show Life on Mars

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2018
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Another promising K-drama has coalesced as the leads of the OCN remake of British show Life on Mars is confirmed. The drama will star Jung Kyung Ho, Go Ah Sung, and Park Sung Woong, with the PD from Cruel City (Heartless City) directing. PD Lee is no stranger to remakes as he also directed A Witch’s Love which remade TW-drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Ah Sung, Jung Kyung Ho, Life on Mars, Park Sung Woong

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