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When the Stars Gossip Sits at #8 in the Netflix Global Non-English Language Shows Behind Three Other K-dramas in the First Full Week of Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 15, 2025
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So it’s been over a week since When the Stars Gossip premiered on tvN for the Sat-Sun time slot with a simul-stream on global platform Netflix. The ratings on tvN started off low-ish around 3% range and dropped to 2% range in the second week, portending a major flop for the network. Unfortunately it’s viewership on Netflix won’t be anything … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Squid Game, When the Phone Rings, When the Stars Gossip

First Look at Next MBC Fri-Sat K-drama the Political Thriller When the Phone Rings with Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 27, 2024 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2024
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So it’s coming up on November and I’m starting to pay attention to what’s on deck in K-drama land for the remaining two months. The new MBC Fri-Sat drama slipped under my radar when it was announced but now that the poster and stills are coming out it may be worth a check out. When the Phone Rings starring Yoo … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, When the Phone Rings, Yoo Yeon Seok

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