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tvN Holds Vote on Favorite Network K-drama for its 15th Anniversary Including Hits Vincenzo, Crash Landing on You, Misaeng, Goblin, Answer Me 1988 and Many More Nominees

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2021
Stylish poster of "Vincenzo" drama series.

Well this is going to be interesting to see which drama wins, whether it’s quality or motivated by fan mobilization to get out the vote. tvN is partnering with TVing to run a vote (click here) for the audiences’ favorite K-drama in the network’s 15 year span. Running down the list there are SOOOOOO MANY entertaining and well made dramas, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Answer Me 1988, Crash Landing on You, Goblin, Hospital Playlist, Its Okay to Not be Okay, Misaeng, Mr. Sunshine, My Ahjusshi, Secret Forest, Signal, Vincenzo | 56 Replies

Mark Chao and Bai Jing Ting Start Filming C-remake of Critically Acclaimed K-drama Misaeng

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2018 by ockoalaJune 3, 2018
Two men in stylish sweaters posing.

This is one remake that I have confidence will do justice to the original, if only because of the leading man attached. Filming has started on the C-drama remake of Misaeng, itself a popular Korean novel which was adapted into an even more popular K-drama starring Im Shi Wan and Lee Sung Min as the male leads. The C-version male … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Misaeng, Ordinary Glory | 14 Replies

Signal and Misaeng PD Working with Another Oh Hae Young Writer for tvN 2018 Drama My Ahjusshi

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2017
Korean drama posters featuring multiple characters.

A new dynamic duo is pairing up but won’t arrive until early 2018, a date that isn’t that far away since we’re headed into the fourth quarter of 2017 already. tvN has announced that the PD of Signal and Misaeng will be working with the screenwriter of Another Oh Hae Young for an early 2018 premiering drama tentatively titled My … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Another Oh Hae Young, I Live in Cheongdamdong, Misaeng, Signal | 10 Replies

2015 Korea Drama Awards Has Misaeng and Heard it Through the Grapevine Getting Most Nods

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2015 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2015
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On the even of the Seoul Drama Awards, another Korean awards show has released its nominees list for 2015 dramas and the result is a decidedly mixed bag. While I agree with the nominations for Heard it Through the Grapevine and the male leads, the inclusion of Yongpal in various categories boggles the mind since it’s only halfway through airing … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Heard it Through the Grapevine, Hwang Jung Eum, Im Shi Wan, IU, Ji Sung, Joo Won, Kill Me Heal Me, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Jong Seok, Misaeng, Park Hae Jin, Park Shin Hye, Producer, Yongpal, Yoochun, Yoona's Street | 132 Replies

Ji Sung and a Handful of Worthy Cable Dramas Get Nods at the 2015 Seoul Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 11, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 11, 2015
Smiling man in a tuxedo waving hello.

There weren’t a lot of Korean dramas or entertainers that made it onto the just released short list of nominees for this year’s 10th annual Seoul International Drama Awards, which fetes television programs from around the world in addition to homegrown K-dramas. The most notable congrats goes to the sole acting talent to make cut, with Ji Sung landing a Best Actor … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Bad Guys, Ji Sung, Misaeng, Snow Road, Yoona's Street | 10 Replies

TV Report Releases Industry PDs Vote on Best Dramas in Recent Years

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2015 by ockoalaMay 11, 2015
Korean drama posters featuring various characters.

I often get asked to recommend dramas but its so hard to gauge what others like or are in the mood for, whereas I watch what floats my boat sometimes in line with the consensus on quality and other times personally enjoying admittedly crappy dramas. Those wanting rec’s for recent K-dramas are in luck as TV Report just released an … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Heard it Through the Grapevine, It's Okay It's Love, Jeong Do Jeon, Kill Me Heal Me, Misaeng, Pride and Prejudice, Punch, Ranking, Secret Love Affair, What's With This Family, You From Another Star | 81 Replies

Misaeng Screenwriter’s Next Drama is Adapting Popular Fantasy Manhwa Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 10, 2015
"Artwork featuring characters from a romantic story."

Oh my garsh, this is totally huge news in manhwa-to-drama adaptation dream projects. Well-known popular Korean girl’s comic Bride of the Water God by Yeon Mi Kyung is finally getting its long-awaited drama adaptation. The network isn’t confirmed yet but I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up on tVN since the screenwriter will be Misaeng screenwriter Jung Yoon Jung. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Misaeng | 54 Replies

You From Another Star and Misaeng Top CPI Rankings for Most Influential K-drama of 2014

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 20, 2014 by ockoalaDecember 20, 2014

Television boxtop ratings are still important but less so now that online streaming of television shows, not to mention the ease of DVR recording and other alternate forms of consumption. The changing landscape means the unlikelihood of K-dramas garnering 50% ratings ever again, and honestly most are now averaging in the low teens to high single digits during its run. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Empress Ki, God's Gift - 14 Days, It's Okay It's Love, Misaeng, Pinocchio, Three Days, You From Another Star | 63 Replies

Cable Drama Misaeng Confirms Leads Im Shi Wan, Kang Sora, and Lee Sung Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2014 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2014

The upcoming cable drama Misaeng: An Incomplete Life has been quietly assembling a pretty intriguing cast and firmed up the leads this past weekend with Im Shi Wan and Kang Sora. Coincidentally enough the two of them were both seconds leads in their previous dramas, him in Triangle and her in Dr. Stranger, with said dramas going head-to-head against each other … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Kang Sora, Lee Sung Min, Misaeng | 22 Replies

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