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Lee Jun Ki and IU Lead the Cast of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin at Happy Drama Wrap Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2016
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This is a well deserved drama filming wrap party as any, with the full cast of upcoming K-adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin attending a shindig after a good 7 long months of filming. The fully pre-produced drama is schedule to air on SBS Mon-Tues at the end of August following Doctors, and will also air simultaneously in China for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart

Supporting Male Leads of Moon Lovers Gets Their Specific Princely Casting Assignments

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2016
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A day after the leads of soon-to-start-filming period K-drama Moon Lovers confirmed final casting in Lee Jun Ki and IU, now the rest of the cast is also locked down and more importantly got specific character assignments. This is good news even if fans of the original work in novel and C-drama Bu Bu Jing Xin have issues with the K-version casting, at … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

Lee Jun Ki and IU Confirm Moon Lovers and Filming to Begin Next Week on K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2016
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Main casting is now finalized and script reading will take place this week on January 8th at SBS studios in Yeouido for the K-adaptation of well known Chinese period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). The K-version will be called Moon Lovers is for sure going to headline Lee Jun Ki as the male lead, in the role … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

IU and Ji Soo New Addition to Moon Lovers with Lee Jun Ki as Drama Gets SBS September 2016 Timeslot

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2015
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You know how all signs points to something most likely going to suck, but the love is just too strong to pass it by without having a glance. That’s how I feel about upcoming K-drama Moon Lovers, the K-adaptation of popular C-novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). Starting from the inane name change, the whole thing reeks … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

Nam Joo Hyuk in Talks to Pile On the Flower Boy Cast of Moon Lovers

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 23, 2015
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The flower boy cast of upcoming K-drama Moon Lovers is growing at an exponential rate it seems. Within two weeks we’ve got the casting out five out of six main lead princes, and from the looks of it this might be a lock unless someone drops out before the cameras roll. The latest name to join the K-drama adaptation of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

Hwang Jung Eun’s Agency Refutes Casting Rumors that She’ll be the Leading Lady in Moon Lovers

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2015
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When I first heard this possible casting news, my first reaction was to scream “noooooooo”, and it’s not due to any visceral dislike of the actress in question. In the span of a few hours came the entire casting cycle for the female lead of 2016 K-drama Moon Lovers, the Korean adaptation of Chinese period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang Jung Eum, Moon Lovers

Hong Jong Hyun Joins Moon Lovers as Another Princely Brother

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 17, 2015
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The casting for Moon Lovers, the K-drama adaptation of popular Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step), just made an upswing on the see-saw casting call. I’m starting to wonder if the production will cast all the princes before revealing who the female lead will be. That’s a nice buildup, as much as the princes are fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong Jong Hyun, Moon Lovers

Baekhyun of EXO in Talks for Moon Lovers to Play a Young Prince

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 17, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 16, 2015
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I knew it was too early to get complacent, to start thinking that the upcoming K-adaptation of time-traveling C-novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step) was going to be all good casting news. It was off to a fantastic start, first with the additional of Kang Ha Neul, followed by Lee Jun Ki confirmed to play the male … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Moon Lovers

Kang Ha Neul the First Male Lead to Join Moon Lovers, the K-drama Version of Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 26, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2015
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Now this is what I call a promising first step in drama casting. Even without a network or time slot secured yet, PD Kim Kyu Tae‘s upcoming K-drama Moon Lovers slated for 2016 has gotten a lot of attention for being the K-drama adaptation of Chinese period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin. Most know the story from the C-drama adaptation … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Moon Lovers

K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin Gets Title of Moon Lovers Along with Screenwriter and US Funding

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2015 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2015
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This production really is happening, not that I thought it would die in the water but to see it coming together piece by piece is pretty exciting for a fan of the original source material. The K-drama adaptation of popular Chinese time-traveling period romance novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step) has added to the first bits of … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, Moon Lovers

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