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Nam Joo Hyuk Tries to Woo Modern Day Psychiatrist Shin Se Kyung as his Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 12, 2017 by ockoalaJune 12, 2017
Couple talking in a serene outdoor setting.

I can sense that tvN is trying hard to sell upcoming drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God and I can’t say it’s not working. For me at least, I can see the heavy handed approach but still can’t help but be enchanted enough to want to tune in. New stills are out showing Nam Joo Hyuk’s water god … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Nam Joo Hyuk Shows off his Water God Prowess to his Bride Shin Se Kyung in New Drama Teaser Set in Verdant Greenery

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2017 by ockoalaJune 10, 2017
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Goodness is tvN selling the romantic drama heck out of the upcoming adaptation of Bride of the Water God. There hasn’t been a couple-centric drama teaser that isn’t centered around hitting audiences over the head with oh so much super romantic moments capturing essences of what dramas sell as romance. First came the under the cherry blossom tree in the night, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

First Look at Nam Joo Hyun in Fantasy Period Attire as Habaek in Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2017 by ockoalaJune 8, 2017
Promotional images for the 2017 drama.

Taking a period fantasy setting away and moving the narrative into modern times is fraught with peril even if done carefully. Even if it works there will be fans of the original story that miss watching it as the source material presented. I’m on the fence with the upcoming tvN drama adaption of Bride of the Water God. So far … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk

tvN Drama Bride of the Water God Releases Second Fish Tank Romantic Meeting Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 4, 2017 by ockoalaJune 4, 2017
Romantic scene with two characters underwater.

The powers that be at tvN better have a good reason for doing a teaser scene for upcoming drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God that straight up ripped off a key scene from the teen angst adaptation Romeo+Juliet. The moment a fish tank came into play I was transported back to Leo and Claire and their magical eye … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

First Romantic Teaser Shows Nam Joo Hyuk with His Bride of the Water God Shin Se Kyung

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2017 by ockoalaMay 31, 2017
Romantic scenes from a television drama series.

While both Nam Joo Hyuk and Shin Se Kyung are undeniably very beautiful human beings, they really don’t look like the living equivalents of their characters in the manhwa Bride of the Water God. It’s mostly due to the illustrative style being overly florid but juxtaposing the drawn visuals with the drama leads in the first teaser emphasizes the visual … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Nam Joo Hyuk and Shin Se Kyung Lead Cast Script Reading for Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2017 by ockoalaMay 26, 2017
Actors in a script reading session.

The upcoming K-drama adaptation of manhwa Bride of the Water God has many unknown elements from cast to narrative conversion from period fantasy to modern times. It’s the kind of unknowns that have sunk many a K-drama in the past but when everything clicks can create a wondrous and unexpected treat. I never warmed to the original source material the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

tvN Schedules Broadcast of Bride of the Water God for July 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2017 by ockoalaMay 18, 2017
Five individuals posing in stylish outfits.

A slew of failed novel/manhwa adaptations in recent years hasn’t dimmed K-dramas preference for this genre, nor has it dimmed my interest whenever there is an adaptation based on the source material story. The timing has been set for the historical fantasy to modern fantasy setting transferred K-drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God, one of the most well … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Reports Claim that Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Costars Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung are Dating in Real Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 23, 2017 by ockoalaApril 24, 2017
Young couple making a heart shape gesture.

Leave it to themselves and to Dispatch for outing one of the more likely reel to real couplings in recent months. Netizen chatter has been crescendo-ing for the last week that Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo costars Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung are dating in real life much like audiences of their cheerful romance drama have been shipping … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk

tvN Sends Cast of Bride of the Water God on Bonding Retreat Before Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 7, 2017
Four individuals posing for a photo together.

Camaraderie and chemistry is the goal for the production team of upcoming tvN drama adaptation of popular manhwa Bride of the Water God. The cast and crew is setting out this week for Kyunggido to embark on a bonding retreat much like the ones that college students go on with their organizations or new employees attend for orientation. Looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Moon Chae Won in Talks for K-drama Adaptation of Bride of the Water God Opposite Nam Joo Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2017
Collage of characters and models in various styles.

It’s now looking like a one-two and three punch for the upcoming K-drama adaptation of manhwa Bride of the Water God, done with a twist of course. The adaptation announced last year that the screenwriter of Misaeng, and Arang and the Magistrate, was adapting the original source material. Later on came the addition of the PD of Nine: Nine Times … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Moon Chae Won, Nam Joo Hyuk

Nam Joo Hyuk Offered Male Lead Role in Bride of the Water God K-drama Adaptation

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 2, 2017
Man in tuxedo at award ceremony.

Well things certainly took a turn in less than a day from the news that the K-drama adaptation of manhwa Bride of the Water God was scheduled for February 2017 filming. Now comes the first casting news – Nam Joo Hyuk has reportedly been offered the male lead role of water god Haebak, with the drama modernizing the story from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk

Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Gum are Top K-stars Who Elicit Female Viewers Motherly Instincts

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2016
Two young men posing at events.

I gotta give polling site Moolmong credit for even coming up with this particular poll topic, but then again it’s probably run out of more mainstream subjects to inquire about. Korean ladies were polled on which K-star elicited their most motherly instincts, which seems anathema that viewers would want to mother the hotties in question rather than dream of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Seo In Guk

Lee Sung Kyung Transforms into Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Opposite Nam Joo Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2016
Smiling woman in casual attire outdoors.

Sports themed dramas have traditionally under-performed (har har) in ratings but as a genre I still am glad it’s around to further diversify the landscape between sageuks, melos, thrillers, and rom-coms. MBC has lined up Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo for its late fall Wed-Thurs prime time spot, taking over for the delightful and charming Shopping King Louie. I hope it … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

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