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First Look at Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, and Chae Jong Hyeob in TVING Fantasy Drama The Witch’s Diner

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2021 by ockoalaJune 5, 2021
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Ooooooh, this looks so tasty a drama dish! The first stills are out for the fantasy drama The Witch’s Diner (Welcome to the Witch’s Restaurant) airing this July on streaming platform TVING. Starring Song Ji Hyo as the titular witch giving off plenty of Lee Man Wol from Hotel Del Luna vibes, the story centers around her opening a restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jong Hyeob, Nam Ji Hyun, Song Ji Hyo, The Witch's Diner, Welcome to Witch's Restaurant | 7 Replies

Netizens Revisit Two Iconic K-dramas Cinderella Unni and Will it Snow for Christmas, Considered Lifetime Works for the First 4 Episodes Before Falling Apart

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2021
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When I saw this post circulating among K-netizens it was such a walk down memory lane. Both dramas aired in 2010 and then it felt like such hope for the new creative and emotional heights for K-dramas in the start of that decade. Netizens decree that two dramas Cinderella Unni (Cinderella’s Stepsister) and Will it Snow for Christmas are both … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Jung Myung, Cinderella Unni, Kim Soo Hyun, Moon Geun Young, Nam Ji Hyun, Song Joong Ki, Will It Snow for Christmas | 21 Replies

Song Ji Hyo, Nam Ji Hyun, and Rookie Chae Jung Hyeop Start Filming Fantasy K-drama Welcome to Witch’s Restaurant

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2021
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One good thing that came out of the brain hurty jTBC drama Sisyphus: The Myth was discovering a new talent. I was like Park Hyung Sik’s character in Heirs when he first meets female lead Cha Eun Sung and he swans over with a cheeky “Dugu, new face?!” I’m talking about Chinese restaurant boy Sun played by rookie actor Chae … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Hyeop, Nam Ji Hyun, Song Ji Hyo, Welcome to Witch's Restaurant | 21 Replies

Nam Ji Hyun Searches for Her Runaway Groom in jTBC 1-episode Comedic Drama Off Route

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2021
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Get ready for mother-daughter bonding time and runaway groom chasing shenanigans. Nam Ji Hyun may be returning later this year with fantasy drama Come to Witch’s Restaurant but her fans will get to see her as soon as early March in the 1-episode jTBC Drama Festa project Off Route. She plays a bride-to-be whose groom runs away on their wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Bum Soo, Nam Ji Hyun, Off Route, Park Ji Young | 13 Replies

Nam Ji Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeob in Talks for TVing K-drama Welcome to Witch’s Restaurant Joining Song Ji Hyo

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 2, 2021 by ockoalaFebruary 1, 2021
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A new K-drama is in the works and will be streamed solely on TVing, the Korean online platform. It’s called Welcome to Witch’s Restaurant (Come to Witch’s Restaurant) based on an award winning short story submitted to a writing contest. It tells of a witch running a restaurant that can grant wishes which in turn heals those who eat there. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jong Hyeob, Nam Ji Hyun, Song Ji Hyo, Welcome to Witch's Restaurant | 34 Replies

Park Hae Jin Wins the 2020 MBC Drama Award Daesang for Kkondae Intern in Socially Distanced Ceremony

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 30, 2020 by ockoalaDecember 30, 2020
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I searched and there are no pictures of the actors and actresses attending the 2020 MBC Drama Awards with their face masks off so kudos for the production really sticking with proper protective gear and social distancing. Everyone even wore gloves too! Too bad they all decided to do only black and white for their outfits, like the fight with … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Bo Hyun, Ha Suk Jin, Im Joo Hwan, Im Soo Hyang, Kim Dong Wook, Kim Eung Soo, Kim Hye Yoon, Kim Seul Gi, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Joon Hyuk, Moon Ga Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Nam Ji Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Ro Woon, Shim Yi Young, Shin Sung Rok | 13 Replies

Kim Yoo Jung the First Pick of Netizens for Female Lead of Sageuk Drama Hong Chun Gi with Ahn Hyo Seob by the Writer of The Moon Embraces the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2020 by ockoalaJune 30, 2020
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I always felt that Han Ga In was not right for the female lead role in hit sageuk The Moon Embraces the Sun, the age gap with Kim Soo Hyun, her acting limitations (he was acting circles around her), and that the age of the character really suited a early 20s actress. There’s a chance to cast right for Hong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Hong Chun Gi, IU, Kim Sae Ron, Kim So Hyun, KIm Tae Ri, Kim Yoo Jung, Nam Ji Hyun, Shin Se Kyung | 188 Replies

Tense Poster and Previews for MBC Next Mon-Tues Drama 365 Repeat the Year with Lee Joon Hyuk and Nam Ji Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 29, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 29, 2020
Drama poster featuring two main characters.

MBC still hasn’t found the ratings mojos that some of the other networks have managed to scrounge back and I’m not sure this next Mon-Tues drama will bring in tons more viewers even if it’s good. I’m totally watching 365: Repeat the Year because I love both leads Nam Ji Hyun and Lee Joon Hyuk, and knowing these two likely … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 365: Repeat the Year, Kim Ji Soo, Lee Joon Hyuk, Nam Ji Hyun, Yang Dong Geun | 27 Replies

Script Reading with Lee Joon Hyuk and Nam Ji Hyun for MBC Drama 365: A Year of Defying Fate

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 3, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 3, 2020
Actors promoting the drama "365."

I’m super excited for this new drama and it’s definitely less than 365 days away. Script reading and filming has kicked off for MBC time-travel thriller 365: A Year of Defying Fate. Starring Lee Joon Hyuk and Nam Ji Hyun, the two are among a group of 10 individuals given the chance to go back exactly one year prior in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 365 : A Year of Defying Fate, Lee Joon Hyuk, Nam Ji Hyun | 32 Replies

Nam Ji Hyun Confirmed to Join Lee Joon Hyuk in Time-travel Drama 365: A Year of Defying Fate

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2019
Young woman posing in soft light.

Yay, what a great casting call and so looking forward to this drama now for 2020. Nam Ji Hyun is confirmed opposite Lee Joon Hyuk for the time-travel K-drama 365: A Year of Defying Fate, based on the Japanese novel Repeat. The story involves 10 people who get a chance to travel back in time to 1 year earlier and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 365 : A Year of Defying Fate, Lee Joon Hyuk, Nam Ji Hyun | 18 Replies

D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun Reunite as Modern Couple in Drama Cameo for Eun Joo’s Room

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 15, 2019
Three people discussing a document at a table.

There’s an under the radar drama airing on small cable network Olive called Eun Joo’s Room (Dear My Room) and having two big name stars cameo is really a boom because now even I’ve heard of it. D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun have traded their crown prince and destined wife Joseon garb from 100 Days My Prince for comfortable and stylish … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged D.O., Eun Joo's Room, Nam Ji Hyun | 6 Replies

100 Days My Prince with D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun Ends as 4th Highest Rated tvN Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2018
Couple holding red umbrellas in traditional attire.

It took me a little longer than usual to write about recently wrapped Mon-Tues tvN sageuk romance drama 100 Days My Prince (Dear Husband of 100 Days) and not for lack of success of this drama. The series ended with a time slot high of 14.412% and also on average is the fourth highest rated tvN drama of all time … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 100 Days My Prince, D.O., Nam Ji Hyun | 27 Replies

Nam Ji Hyun in Esquire Korea Discussing 15 Years in K-ent From Child Actress to Female Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2018
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I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since K-actress Nam Ji Hyun debuted in the early Hallyu says as one of the child actress wunderkinds. She’s navigated the path to adulthood both in her personal and professional life with grace and smarts, never getting into any scandals and always picking worthwhile projects. Her first adult role in the ensemble weekender … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Nam Ji Hyun | 28 Replies

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