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Written and Video Preview for Episode 9 of Bride of the Century

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2014

This is not good. I keep repeating the newest song off the Bride of the Century OST Choa‘s “Words I Couldn’t Say Yet” while staring pictures of Lee Hong Ki as Kang Joo. I thought my addiction to BotC was at manageable levels but might actually be one of those silent killers that will render me completely devoid of ability … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Bride of the Century

Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin Confirmed for Noh Hee Kyung’s Upcoming Drama It’s Okay, It’s Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2014

A huge and exciting cast confirmation today for the upcoming SBS drama It’s Okay, It’s Love which will be the first prime time Summer drama to lock down a cast. The two big name A-lister leads Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin will indeed be pairing up for the first time in their long careers, with the added bonus … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged D.O., Gong Hyo Jin, It's Love, It's Okay, Jo In Sung, Kwang Soo, Song Dong Il

First Teaser and Official Stills for Hotel King with Lee Da Hae and Lee Dong Wook

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2014

I’m intrigued about but not wildly looking forward to the upcoming MBC weekend drama Hotel King like all the My Girl fans dying for the reunion of Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae. Years ago I would have been, but my MG affection has waned since the drama really doesn’t hold up on rewatch with the wafer thin plot … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel King, Lee Da Hae, Lee Dong Wook

Jaejoong Completes the Brotherly Triangle with Lee Bum Soo and Im Shi Wan for Upcoming MBC Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2014

When the first rumored casting of Lee Bum Soo, Song Seung Heon, and Im Shi Wan as separated brothers who reunite as adults for the upcoming MBC drama Triangle was floated, I was all for it even if I think only one out of the three can act. The other two are eye candy enough for me to take it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Jaejoong, Lee Bum Soo, Triangle

Ultimate Bromance: Lee Hong Ki Posts Selca with Him and “Girlfriend” Yong Jun Hyung of Beast

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2014

Whenever an idol boy wows me as an actor, I may love the darling to death but I remain blissfully uninvolved in his side career of the singing and dancing variety. K-pop is breezy fun but nothing I would spend time following along with. That said, to learn that the few idol boys who have wowed me are besties is … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Hong Ki, Yong Jun Hyung

Bride of the Century Episode 8 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2014

At this point I’m ticking off the K-drama cliches that have yet to make an appearance in this drama. Terminal illness would be awesome and if the Bride of the Century writers can bake it in seamlessly like they’ve baked every cliche in so far, then this drama is heading towards epic levels of silly sensibility. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Bride of the Century

Poster and Teaser for My Queen Remake Witch’s Romance with Uhm Jung Hwa and Park Seo Joon

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2014

I’ll confess to being completely uninterested in the upcoming tvN drama Witch’s Romance, the remake of the popular TW-drama My Queen starring Ethan Ruan, Cheryl Yang, and James Wen. My Queen is one of those rare TW-dramas that was truly qualitatively excellent, though the usual extension to milk the stellar ratings ruined the second half momentum. But the acting and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Jae Suk, Park Seo Joon, Uhm Jung Hwa, Witch's Romance

Lost You Forever Chapter 15: Thinking of the Past is Easily Sorrowful

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2014

The three God kingdoms that coexisted in Once Promised has become just two kingdoms when Lost You Forever rolls around. We’ve spent time in the Gao Xing Kingdom where Xiao Yao’s dad rules as the Grand Emperor, and where her cousin Zhuan Xu was pretty much educated and trained after he started to become a threat to his Xuan Yuan … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Lost You Forever

Bride of the Century Episode 7 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2014

The episode 7 dose of Bride of the Century arrived a day earlier than usual as this drama has moved time slots on cable network Chosun TV from Saturday-Sunday at 8 pm to a more adult time of Friday-Saturday at 11 pm. Dare I hope for some hot sizzling action to come? This is the network that had Yoo Seung … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Bride of the Century

Jang Geun Seok Goes All Outdoorsy in Ferrino Spring 2014 Ad Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2014

This isn’t a particularly arresting or interesting clothing endorsement ad campaign, whether standalone or as one of Jang Geun Seok‘s many endorsement deals over the years. What makes this Spring 2014 ad campaign for clothing brand Ferrino worth posting about is the double whammy combo of the clothes are pretty hideous but Jang Geun Seoks look great with his new … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

Chris Wu and Kimi Hsia Headline CTS Drama Rock n’ Road Premiering this Sunday

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2014

The Sunday Taiwan drama dead air slump has been going on for almost a year now, with the last drama in the timeslot that I loved and watched the whole way through being King Flower (Substitute Princess) almost a year ago. Since then it hasn’t just been SETTV, none of the offerings in any of the networks in that timeslot … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chris Wu, Kimi Hsia, Rock n' Road

In A Good Way Episode 17 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2014

I can’t think of a more enjoyable and angst-free hour of television than episode 17 of In a Good Way. It was an episode solely around dating, ranging from doing interesting activities together and even an unexpected overnight stay that yielded the most laugh out loud moments ever in this drama. I actually had to stop the video because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged In a Good Way

Im Joo Hwan Rocks the Wavy Hair and Fashionable Suits for Men’s Health Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2014

I’m always thrilled to run across an interesting or pretty photo shoot that happens to involve an actor or actress I like. One without the other just doesn’t have much impact on me. Im Joo Hwan is an actor near and dear to my heart but I don’t about him as often as I like since it’s been years since … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Im Joo Hwan

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