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Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are Rumored to be Dating, Both Sides Deny Reports

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Celebrity couple taking a selfie together.

Well this is an interesting news story to wake up to. K-ent is reporting that Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are dating after a netizen posted online about seeing the two at a golf course in Los Angeles. The sighting was the two walking at the country club and then having a meal with Son Ye Jin’s parents, with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dating, Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Moon Geun Young Glowing and Healthy at Promos for Variety Show The Secret and Private Lives of Animals

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Person holding a penguin plush toy.

It’s a new year and for the first time in two years K-actress Moon Geun Young will be back on the small screen. She’s participating in variety program The Secret and Private Lives of Animals which was filmed late last year and looks to involve adorable penguins. I’m thrilled to see her returning to the entertainment world albeit in a … Continue reading →

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Yoon Kye Sang in Talks for Screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee’s Upcoming Healing Romance Drama Chocolate

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Man in a suit sitting thoughtfully on chair.

Yayyyyy, it’s a double good news release day with the return of a K-drama screenwriter I love paired with a male lead that I also love. Yoon Kye Sang has been offered the male lead for writer Lee Kyung Hee‘s next drama titled Chocolate. Lee Kyung Hee has great dramas such as Thank You, Nice Guy, I’m Sorry I Love You, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chocolate, Yoon Kye Sang

Ha Ji Won and Yoo Seung Ho are Highlights of the 2019 MBC Drama Awards Presenting Daesang to So Ji Sub

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 9, 2019
Award presenters and audience celebration moment.

The 2019 MBC Drama Awards were decidedly lackluster other than So Ji Sub winning the Daesang for Terius Behind Me, which felt like a career award rather than just for that one drama. The highlight for me was seeing Ha Ji Won a surprise presenter giving out the grand prize Daesang, dressed in va-va-va-voom strapless shoulder baring red mermaid gown, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ha Ji Won, So Ji Sub, Yoo Seung Ho

Lee Jong Seok and Lee Na Young Display Couple Vibes in New Poster for Romance is a Bonus Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2019
Two people embracing in cozy sweaters.

K-actor Lee Jong Seok has stated in an interview that Lee Na Young is his ideal costar and that dream to act with her is coming true with their upcoming tvN drama Romance is a Bonus Book (Romance Supplement). I didn’t think they would look good together and yet all the promos show them with a couple face, i.e. they … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young, Romance is a Bonus Book

Hyun Bin Delivers Another Winning Performance as Jerky Male Lead in Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Action scenes featuring a man with weapons.

I’ve followed Hyun Bin’s career for so long that I’m able to spot a pattern and his latest drama Memories of Alhambra continues the trend. Binnie hits rating success when he plays anti-heroes/unlikable jerky male leads. Take his career breakthrough Jin Heon in My Name is Kim Sam Soon, followed by Secret Garden‘s Kim Joo Won, and now Jin Woo … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Memories of Alhambra

Jin Goo Nails the Exuberant Male Lead in Character Poster for K-adaptation of Legal High

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Angry man in a suit pointing dramatically.

Well this certainly looks like the K-version has nailed the male lead for sure, always a good start to any adaptation. The first character poster is out for the K-drama take on hit J-dorama Legal High, with Jin Goo as the successful lawyer male lead taking on the role made famous by Sakai Masato in his oeuvre of creating quirky … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Legal High

Lee Seung Gi and Park Min Young Gorgeous and Still Fashionably Mismatched in Second Outfit Change at Golden Disk Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Golden Disc Awards presentation with two hosts.

I didn’t watch the 2019 Golden Disk Awards much like I skip all Hallyu music related event unless one of my baes is involved and even though I just coo over their pictures. Such was the case with Lee Seung Gi and Park Min Young cohost this year’s event so I didn’t know they changed outfits midway through hence the … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Park Min Young

Yeo Jin Gu Gets Rave Reviews as Episode 1 of The Crowned Clown Breaks tvN Mon-Tues Premiere Ratings Record

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Person in red robe holding a mask.

Cable network tvN has a new record holder in premiere ratings in the Mon-Tues time slot, a quick one-up from the previous holder just six months ago. Sageuk drama The Crowned Clown (a remake of the movie Masquerade) launched today with 5.7%, breaking the premiere record of 100 Days My Prince with D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun which got 5.028%. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Se Young, The Crowned Clown, Yeo Jin Gu

Gong Hyo Jin, Ryu Jun Yeol and Jo Jung Seok Vogue Beautifully to Promote K-movie Hit and Run

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2019

Three talented Korean Korean stars are starting off January 2019 right with the release of thriller flick Hit and Run. Gong Hyo Jin and Ryu Jun Yeol play detectives going after baddie Jo Jung Seok with a need for speed and a disregard for traffic deaths. The three stars did a pictorial for Marie Claire Korea and are vamping it … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin, Hit and Run, Jo Jung Seok, Ryu jun Yeol

Episodes 11-12 of Memories of Alhambra Stay Steady in 9% Ratings as Romance and Game Mystery Take a Big Step Forward

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Romantic moments between a couple in rain.

tvN Sat-Sun drama Memories of Alhambra is the comparative late bloomer of the high profile December 2018 premieres, having a weaker beginning that is being bolstered by increasingly strong episodes as the drama progresses. It’s headed towards the conclusion very in control of the fantasy narrative and has built emotional consequences so that I care about what happens to the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Memories of Alhambra

Sky Castle Becomes Highest Rated jTBC Drama Ever Hitting 15.780% in Episode 14

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2019
Promotional poster for the drama "SKY Castle."

Now might be a good time to get into jTBC Fri-Sat drama Sky Castle if you haven’t already and happen to have time to add another watch. The underdog drama which started off with mid-1% ratings in episode 1 has now risen steadily without any drop to hit 15.780% in episode 14. Mind you this is a cable drama and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Sky Castle

Jung Hae In in Autumnal Paris Pictorial for Arena Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 5, 2019
Model in stylish outfit by a lake.

With 2018 winding down one thing I’m glad for is that the over-exposed and hype beast year of K-actor Jung Hae In is over. I say this because I like this talented young actor and think it’s for his own long term good to walk away from what is arguably his breakout year and take a breather from his breakneck … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jung Hae In

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