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Park Bo Young Snuggles with Werewolf Song Joong Ki in the Forest

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 23, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2012

When I heard of the concept and later saw the stills and trailer for the upcoming movie A Werewolf Boy with Song Joong Ki and Park Bo Young, the first thing to pop into my (and likely a lot of other people’s) mind was Edward Scissorhands. Its still a fantastic movie even nearly twenty years later, because the themes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged A Werewolf Boy, Park Bo Young, Song Joong Ki

Peter Ho Dines with Janine Chang and her Mom Adding More Fuel to Dating Rumors

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2012

I’m trying to figure out if this is a sign that I need to pick back up my Black & White recaps. In the heated Summer of 2012, one co-star after another in B&W have either gone public in relationships or been caught out with new loves in pretty hard to refute photographic evidence. First came Mark Chao, now confirmed … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Janine Chang, Peter Ho

Rich Man, Poor Woman Episode 11 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2012

Saying goodbye to a drama I hate is a feeling of relief. Saying farewell to a drama I felt indifferent towards is like scratching an itch. Putting away a drama that is near and dear to my heart is a process of baby steps, weaning myself off the euphoric high watching the drama brings. Because I know there isn’t going … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Rich Man Poor Woman

Shin Won Ho is a Fighter for Sure Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2012

Is my love for Shin Won Ho so inexplicable and random? Probably, since pretty idol boys are a dime a dozen and frankly he’s really not all that pretty or idol-y (I find Cross Gene the group ridiculously silly and terrible). I also worry that he’s so young and ICOMYM goes only so far in justifying one’s love for age-inappropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Shin Won Ho

Written and Video Previews for Miss Rose Episode 9

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2012

Awwww man, I love Miss Rose too much for my own good. At this point the drama is heading well into meaty emotional territory with a love triangle fraught with the leading lady having feelings for both guys, plus an extra wheel of a future fiancee lurking to the side. If this was a K-drama, we’d be having massive stare … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Miss Rose

King of Lan Ling Releases Second Long Trailer Focused on the Main Love Triangle

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2012

I’ve been rabidly following along with the filming of the upcoming period C-drama King of Lan Ling because I desperately need a good period wuxia-esque fare like you wouldn’t believe. Imagine being deprived of one particular food item for a long time and you know the feeling. Starring Feng Shao Feng, Ariel Lin, and Daniel Chan, the drama wrapped filming … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ariel Lin, Daniel Chan, Feng Shao Feng, King of Lan Ling

The Great Seer Releases Unintentionally Hilarious First Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2012

Oh boy, this is…..interesting. I think we might have an actual competition for the worst-wig-of-the-year award, when I had thought nothing could ever come close to the “thing” that rests on top of Yoo Seung Ho‘s head in Arang and the Magistrate. Sometimes when a scene comes on with the Celestial Jade Emperor I subconsciously cringe because I’m afraid his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Jin Hee, Ji Sung, Kim So Yeon, Lee Yoon Ji, The Great Seer

Nice Guy Episode 4 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2012

I find myself watching in wonder and amazement at how Nice Guy (The Innocent Man) builds its story. Like the bible song says, the wise man builds his house upon the rocks while the foolish man builds his house upon the sand, and here Lee Kyung Hee is setting down boulders to build this story upon. I’m feeling ever more … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Nice Guy

Jang Geun Seok Lounges Around Paris for the October Issue of Bazaar Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2012

Sometimes I wonder what would have happened to Jang Geun Seok‘s career had he not starred in You’re Beautiful. That drama may have tanked in domestic ratings, but was a raging overseas success that catapulted Jang Geun Seok into widespread recognition. It also introduced the world to crazy hair/attire Jang Geun Seok, a sort of cross between a Johnny and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

Written and Video Previews for Episode 4 of Nice Guy

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2012

I love Eun Gi in Nice Guy. Her badassery is totally warranted and completely understandable. Her life sucks. Aside from having money, she has nothing else. No true family to speak of, no friends, no one she can trust. That’s a horrible way to go through life, when even poor people are happier to have less material things but more … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Nice Guy

IRIS 2 Confirmed with Jang Hyuk and Lee Da Hae Leading A-list Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2012

Will it be three times the charm for what is now confirmed as the three peat performance of Jang Hyuk and Lee Da Hae trying to not die onscreen when acting opposite one another. Hyukie’s bitten the bullet twice now with Da Hae, and with my luck, she’ll probably be the one to kick the bucket in the upcoming IRIS … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Daniel Henney, IRIS 2, Jang Hyuk, Kim Min Jong, Kim Seung Soo, Lee Da Hae, Oh Yoon Soo

Nice Guy Episode 3 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2012 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2012

Okay, it’s official. Nice Guy (The Innocent Man) rocks my world. This drama is more than I expected and everything I hoped for. The story is nothing new, but how it comes together is utterly captivating. I’m already rooting for Eun Gi and Maru to team up and destroy everyone loathsome around them. And then go make happy babies far away from … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Nice Guy

Popular Co-stars Annie Chen and Chris Wang Split up to Pair with George Hu and Tiffany Hsu for New Dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2012 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2012

CTS network’s self-financed daily drama Inborn Pair was such a hit last year the network is continuing to produce its own fare. IP really skyrocketed Chris Wang and Annie Chen‘s acting career, and I think it was well deserved because the drama was sweet and simple and the two leads had lovely and fun chemistry with each other. I liked … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Annie Chen, Chris Wang, George Hu, Love Before, Love Now, Tiffany Hsu

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