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Hometown Cha Cha Cha Shimmies Up 8.733% Ratings in Episode 3 as a Sign that the Romance Slice-of-life Drama Can Still Get Audience Interest

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 5, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 5, 2021
Young couple interacting by the waterfront.

Congrats are in order for tvN Sat-Sun drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha, arriving late into the summer but has become the winner of the season in ratings for the network. Episode 3 rose 2% in ratings from episode 2 to garner 8.733%, and it’s predecessor The Devil Judge never got past 8% while earlier Mine got over 8% in the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina

tvN Weekend Drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha Premieres to 6.821%, 6.666% First Two Episode Ratings as the Drama Delivers a Warm and Relaxing Watch But Lacking an Attention Grabbing Initial Setup

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2021 by ockoalaSeptember 1, 2021
Young couple interacting by the waterfront.

This is a first episode impression of tvN Sat-Sun drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha that consists of the Good, the Bad, and the Weird. First up the good is that the drama brought in ratings of 6.281%, 6.666% in the first two episodes, a good point above predecessor The Devil Judge, and the ratings went up between episodes so that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina

tvN Premieres Countryside Romance Hometown Cha Cha Cha This Weekend with Shin Mina, Kim Sun Ho, and Lee Sang Yi

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 27, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 27, 2021
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In the past few years my only crack drama addictions have all been in the tvN Sat-Sun time slot, with Crash Landing on You segueing into It’s Okay to Not be Okay then Start-up and most recently Vincenzo. It’s probably a combination of COVID watching habits and also that it airs on the weekend which allows me that addiction to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Lee Sang Yi, Shin Mina

Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina Grace the Pages of Elle Korea with Hometown Cha Cha Cha Chemistry

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 18, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2021
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Dang, the casting director for tvN drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha needs a raise and a toast of thanks. By pairing up Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina, it has the potential to be one of those iconic onscreen couplings, as long as the story of their romance and relationship is memorable and well-written. The two get their own Elle … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina

Shin Mina, Kim Sun Ho, and Lee Sang Yi Blossom with Joyful Auras in Character Posters and New Preview for Hometown Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 17, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 16, 2021
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I wish tvN didn’t photoshop the posters so much for Hometown Cha Cha Cha, female lead Shin Mina is overbrushed and male lead Kim Sun Ho has too much makeup and honestly both are perfect exactly as they are. That quibble aside, I’m hoping this fun vibe K-drama delivers the much needed end of summer last hurrah of joy as … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Lee Sang Yi, Shin Mina

Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina Showcase Top Notch Romantic Chemistry in Drama Poster and Stills for Hometown Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 10, 2021
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I love how the production of tvN drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha adapted from the movie Mr. Hong knows it’s biggest asset and takes full advantage of it. The second official poster is out and it’s the opposite of the first poster which framed the two leads from a distance and with their backs to the viewer. This poster puts … Continue reading →

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Surfing Kim Sun Ho Leaves Shin Mina Wide-eyed in Second Teaser for tvN Drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2021
Young man smiling in casual plaid outfit.

I’ve been having a very active summer after 2020 pandemic locked down summer turned me into a semi-blob version of myself. I kicked it back into gear this spring so seeing that upcoming tvN drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha will be both high in outdoor country and ocean scenes plus even sporty activity like surfing totally keeps my motivation high … Continue reading →

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Shin Mina and Kim Sun Ho Look Perky and Ready to be Friendly in New Drama Stills From Hometown Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 30, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 29, 2021
Young man with a plaid jacket smiling warmly.

We’re right on the cusp of August 2021 which means the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be over soon and we K-drama lovers can get back to our regularly scheduled programming. The big new drama premiering in August is definitely tvN rom-com Hometown Cha Cha Cha (Seaside Village Cha Cha Cha) starring Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina and that’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina

tvN Releases First Teaser Drama Poster for Hometown Cha Cha Cha with Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 20, 2021
Couple walking in a serene, colorful landscape.

The first teaser poster is a little too cutesy for me but I’m still wildly excited for the August arrival of tvN drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha (Seaside Village Cha Cha Cha). The vibe feels like the glass half full peppy cousin of When the Weather is Fine which was the glass half empty melancholy kid on the block when … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina

Kim Sun Ho, Shin Mina, and Lee Sang Yi Bring the Positive Energy in BTS Video of Hometown Cha Cha Cha Script Reading

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2021
Group of people reading scripts wearing masks.

I’m on the prowl for a new K-drama soon as my recent ones have ended or will end soon, and I wish tvN romance comedy drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha (formerly Seaside Village Cha Cha Cha) would be premiering this month or next especially since it seems so summery in vibe. Alas tvN hasn’t given it a confirmed time slot … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Kim Sun Ho, Lee Sang Yi, Seaside Village ChaChacha, Shin Mina

Shin Mina and Kim Sun Ho Spotted Filming Upcoming Rom-com Seaside Village Cha Cha Cha

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2021 by ockoalaMay 9, 2021
Man and woman walking near parked car.

Spring is midway through and I’ve got my slate of K-dramas that work for me. Looking near term into summer, one of my most anticipated is Seaside Village Cha Cha starring Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina. He finally gets his long overdue male lead billing in a high profile drama and she’s long overdue for a hit after picking … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Sun Ho, Seaside Village ChaChacha, Shin Mina

Lee Byung Hun, Shin Mina, Kim Woo Bin, Han Ji Min, Cha Seung Won, and Lee Jung Eun Offered the New Noh Hee Kyung Drama Our Blues

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2021 by ockoalaApril 20, 2021
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Looks like Here is out and Our Blues is in. Award winning screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung was prepping a new drama announced last year called Here based on people working overseas in NGOs but the production and filming continued to get pushed back due to travel restrictions during the pandemic. Vincenzo got around that by making the Italy scenes very … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Seung Won, Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Eun, Our Blues, Shin Mina

Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina Celebrate 6 Years of Dating with an Outdoor Date and Posting of Each Other on Their SNS

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2021 by ockoalaApril 18, 2021
Two people enjoying nature in a park.

I can’t believe it’s been six years since K-stars Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina started dating, in 2015. It was after his big break in Heirs and she’s long been a darling of K-ent with her dimples and unique aura. They visually matched well and I think the general consensus was much love for this cute couple. They’ve seen … Continue reading →

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