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Video Preview for Episode 15 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 21, 2012

I’m not sure I like this preview of episode 15 of Big very much. I worry that not much is happening and the story doesn’t have the luxury of dawdling anymore where there are so many issues it needs to tie up. But I’ve watched enough dramas to know that previews can often be misleading, so I’ll just have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Purported Plot Synopsis for Nice Guy with Moon Chae Won and Song Joong Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 21, 2012

Nice Guy, which doesn’t premiere until early September thanks to Bridal Mask‘s extension, has nevertheless started filming. Nothing says a drama’s got its shit together better than a two month head start. The production is headed on location to Japan with the main leads all having significant scenes filmed there. Other than the script reading stills released a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Moon Chae Won, Nice Guy, Park Shi Yeon, Song Joong Ki

Take a Biggie Poll as Big Winds to its Fateful Conclusion

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 20, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 20, 2012

Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent to Big, the drama still stands out as one of the few rom-coms to actually head into the finale week without any clear indicators as to how it’ll end. Will it be bittersweet, with Da Ran losing both the men in her life? Will it be far-fetched, with Kyung Joon unable to return … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big

Ruby Lin and Jiro Wang do the Noona-Dongsaeng Romance in Upcoming Drama Go Go Go

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 20, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 20, 2012

Sooooo, I think I see another mea culpa coming. I confess to seriously disliking Ruby Lin since her Princess Returning Pearl debut over a decade ago. She’s a stiff actress who always gave me the impression she was more concerned about looking perfectly pretty onscreen than acting out whatever the scene required. Even if she was dirty, she was strategically … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Drama Go Go Go, Jiro Wang, Lin Geng Xin, Peter Ho, Ruby Lin

Twelve Critically Acclaimed Actors in the Anniversary Edition of Vogue Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 20, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 21, 2012

Woah, Mamma Mia! To celebrate its 16th anniversary in publication, Vogue Korea rounded up a who’s who of Korean male actors ranging from the esteemed veteran (Ahn Sung Ki) to the youngest little wunderkind (that would be Yoo Seung Ho). Of course my I Lub You Jung Woo Sung was there, and of course gets he the post topping picture. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ahn Sung Ki, Joo Jin Mo, Jung Woo Sung, Kim Kang Woo, Kim Sang Kyung, Lee Bum Soo, Oh Dal Soo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Yoo Ji Tae, Yoo Joon Sang, Yoo Seung Ho

Arang and the Magistrate Releases Stills of Yoo Seung Ho and the Otherworldy Characters

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 19, 2012

Yoo Seung Ho as the Celestial Jade Emperor! That is all. You may carry on now. Arang and the Magistrate has been anything but stingy when it came to releasing teasers, stills, and behind-the-scenes goodies when it came to leads Lee Jun Ki and Shin Mina. I’m totally not complaining, but I’ve been waiting for what feels like a bajillion … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arang and the Magistrate, Ha Jung Woo, Park Joon Gyu, Yoo Seung Ho

First Teaser for To the Beautiful You Showcases a Youthful Vibe

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 19, 2012

To the Beautiful You just released its first energetic teaser and to my non-surprise, I like it! I have this weird relationship with dramas adapted from mangas, don’t ask. Even the hot mess Boys Before Flowers kept me riveted during its live airing, and I adored Playful Kiss for its slow burn not much happens mellowness. Beautiful You is the K-version of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Hyun Woo, Min Ho, Sulli, To the Beautiful You

Written Preview for Episode 15 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 19, 2012

So the written preview for episode 15 of Big tells us who was awake at the end of episode 14, so if you want to stay unspoiled then avoid it at all costs. I swear I wrote my hypothesis before this preview was released, so if I’m right then my streak continues, and if I’m wrong then I happily sit … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Koala Guesses: Yoon Jae or Kyung Joon at the End of Episode 14 of Big?

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 19, 2012

I’m been trying hard not to keep speculating about who woke up at the end of episode 14 of Big, despite my post-recap assertion that it was most likely Yoon Jae. But my Big love got the better of me, that and the niggling sensation that there might be proof of who it was based on clues hidden in the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big

TW-drama Miss Rose with Megan Lai and Roy Qiu Set to Premiere this Sunday

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2012

Arriving on a cloud of candy colored cuteness, the upcoming TW-drama Miss Rose is gearing up for a Sunday premiere with a full on media push starting with the cast attending a blind date event for the fans. Erh, I’m assuming there is probably a gender imbalance since I doubt there are an equal amount of male fans of dramas, … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Megan Lai, Miss Rose, Roy Qiu, Tia Li

Gong Yoo to Sing Final Tearful Track for Big OST

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2012

Oh goodness with a side of Mexican jumping beans, why does Gong Yoo and the production of Big want to stick an extra long knife into my heart AND twist it around for good measure? KBS just announced that, aside from cast member Suzy contributing a track to the Big OST, the drama’s most awesome we-are-not-worthy male lead Gong Yoo will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big, Gong Yoo

Yu Zheng Changes Yun Zhong Ge From Han Dynasty to Wuxia Premise

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2012

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the maestro of crazy himself producer-screenwriter Yu Zheng just dropped a nuclear bombshell on his upcoming adaptation of Yun Zhong Ge. With rumors flying that Tangren’s Da Mo Yao won’t get the green light to air unless it changes the ending (to align with history), plus Yu Zheng’s own dramas The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

Su Ae and Kwon Sang Woo Pair Up for Upcoming Drama Queen of Ambition

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2012

Upcoming SBS drama The Secret Lovers (the drama adaptation of 7th Level Civil Servant) has been thrown into uncertainty with news that both leading men candidates Lee Dong Gun and Kim Nam Gil have turned down the project. Luckily for the network, it has another drama already cast and slated to start production in August, which might be perfect for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Sang Woo, Queen of Ambition, Su Ae

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