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Episodes 13-14 Tease OTP Conflict But Ends with Smexy Boating as Dali and the Cocky Prince Maintains Perfect Rom-com Momentum Heading into Finale Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2021 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2021
Young couple sharing intimate moments together.

In nearly two decades of K-drama watching, the rom-com genre has the most unique Korean flavor (other genres can be similar to non-Korean shows) but is also the one most frequently and easily messed up. It’s the souffle of K-dramas if you well. I feel like most K-drama rom-coms follow the “Don’t F*&k This Up” mentality as I see the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young | 9 Replies

The OTP Relationship Deepens Meaningfully as the Big Bad Plot Coalesces to Break them Apart in Episodes 11-12 of Dali and the Cocky Prince

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2021 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2021
Romantic moments between two characters.

This week’s episodes 11-12 of Dali and the Cocky Prince is eating a meal with half good dishes and half awful dishes but together its thematically coherent. We need the bad in order to appreciate the good, though this drama romance doesn’t need to put the leads through the ringer in order for them to love and cherish each other, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Dal Li and Gamja Tang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 3 Replies

Dali and the Cocky Prince Episodes 9-10 Bring the Requite Confession, Kiss, and Also Plenty of Cute OTP Moments

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2021 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2021
Intense emotional moment between two characters.

KBS rom-com drama Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) has turned into the opposite of SBS drama Lovers of the Red Sky, and I’m not talking about the genres. It feels comparable solely because I am watching both intently and this week both hit the farthest ends of opposite spectrums – Red Sky fell off a cliff … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young | 12 Replies

Dali and the Cocky Prince Bursts into Perfect Rom-com Progression and Tension in Episodes 7-8 as the Love Triangle Clicks into Place

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2021 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2021
Romantic moments between two young adults.

I’ll preface this post by saying it’s going to be long (I have a lot to say) and that I LOVE THIS DRAMA!!! thank you very much. KBS Wed-Thurs rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) rounded the corner to midway airing this week, with episodes 7-8 staying at mid 5% ratings but taking off in every … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, Hwang Hee, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young, Yeon Woo | 12 Replies

Dali and the Cocky Prince Episodes 5-6 Ramp Up the Art Museum Problems While Bringing the Leads Closer Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2021 by ockoalaOctober 9, 2021
Romantic moments between a couple.

I think my love and massive attachment to Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) is more subjective than objective at this point but then who the heck cares anymore. I’m so addicted and can’t explain why other than Kim Min Hae‘s Moo Hak is so entertaining with his outward bluster and inward dorkiness plus Park Kyu Young‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 5 Replies

Episodes 3-4 of Dali and the Cocky Prince Rise in Ratings to 5% Range as the Drama Continues to Balance Lovely Rom-com Development with Great Chemistry and Acting

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 3, 2021 by ockoalaOctober 3, 2021
Dramatic scene with tense expressions and outfits.

The second week of KBS Wed-Thurs rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) has the drama building on an unexpectedly solid premiere character and relationship setting to take it one step further. Leads Kim Min Jae and Park Kyu Young continue to be the shining stars of the show, their characters are so opposite yet complementary and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 9 Replies

Episode 2 of Dali and the Cocky Prince Maintains the Comedy and Warm Sweet Budding Romance as the Action Moves Back to Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 24, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2021
Young man in pajamas showing various emotions.

I know the Big Three networks still “try” and produce rom-coms but it’s been a steady stream of lackluster attempts that never capture the early aughts charm of the Hallyu rom-com of that era. I can’t say the just premiered KBS rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dalri and Gamjatang) will herald a return to form, after all it’s just … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young | 9 Replies

KBS Wed-Thurs Rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince Delivers Surprisingly Sincere and Funny Premiere Episode with Ratings of 4.4%

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 23, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2021
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This Wed-Thurs saw the return of the KBS time slot after the network took a summer hiatus post Sell Your Haunted House. This fall the time slot will be filled with the shenanigans of Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dalri and Gamjatang), which combines a plethora of things I love – European paintings, opposites attract OTP, and gamjatang (pork bone … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 8 Replies

KBS Rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince Continue to Deliver Colorful and Creative Posters and Teasers

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 6, 2021
Romantic scene with artwork and two characters.

I wonder if KBS tried to start off so badly that anything after is nothing up better? How else to explain the godawful first poster of Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dalri and Gamjatang) followed by seriously creative and excellent ones? The latest after the character posters paying homage to famous paintings is one where the two leads Park Kyu … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young, Yeonwoo | 5 Replies

KBS Drama Dali and the Cocky Prince Goes From Awkward First Poster to Artistic and Creative Character Posters Paying Homage to Famous Paintings

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 31, 2021
Couple posing in front of colorful paintings.

Okay, not THIS is what I call great drama posters, and what a whiplash spectrum slide from godawful first poster with the weird washed out palette to these excellent memorable gems. The character posters are out for KBS rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) and features the six leagues in parody paintings of famous portraits. Female … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dali and the Cocky Prince, Hwang Bora, Hwang Hee, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young, Yeonwoo | 5 Replies

Kim Min Jae Steals the Drama in the First Teaser for KBS Rom-com Dali and the Cocky Prince Opposite Park Kyu Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 24, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 23, 2021
Four young men in various formal outfits.

I found the first official poster for upcoming KBS romance drama Dali and the Cocky Prince (Dal Ri and Gamjatang) bizarrely terrible but thankfully the first teaser swung things back to the positive side albeit in a very one-sided way. Male lead Kim Min Jae is ON FIRE, he totally stole the 30 second teaser with his animated exuberance, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, Dali and the Cocky Prince, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 13 Replies

Park Kyu Young, Kim Min Jae, and Kwon Yul Lead Script Reading Stills for Upcoming Romance Drama Dal Ri and Gamjatang

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 16, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2021
Four people posing together in formal attire.

The last time I watched a drama set around a family franchise of a famous Korean dish, I was craving Seolleongtang all the time as I was addicted like mad to Brilliant Legacy/Shining Inheritance. Now I’m going to love gamjatang even more than I already to (nomnomnom) thanks to upcoming K-drama Dal Ri and Gamjatang, about a high society art … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Ri and Gamjatang, KIm Min Jae, Kwon Yul, Park Kyu Young | 8 Replies

Kim Min Jae Confirmed for Rom-com Drama Dal Li and Gamja Tang with Park Kyu Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2021
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This is a switch up but I’m totally good with it. K-actor Lee Jae Wook passed on rom-com K-drama Dal Li and Gamja Tang and now Kim Min Jae has been offered the role and has accepted. The female lead is Park Kyu Young still and the change in male lead gives me totally different vibes from the expected coupling … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dal Li and Gamja Tang, KIm Min Jae, Park Kyu Young | 4 Replies

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