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Big Episode 14 Recap

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

I should call episode 14 of Big: tears, fears, and emotional jawdrops. After a dizzying episode 13 full of machinations and revelations, Big returned to form today with an episode that was beautifully heartfelt. Kyung Jae and Da Ran talked, and talked, and talked some more, even if sometimes they said angry and contrary things neither meant. But in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Big

Big Episode 14 Kyung Joon and Da Ran Love Story MV

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2012

I know episode 13 of Big gave the majority of viewers a collective hernia. Strangely I was nonplussed, probably cuz I had faith the Hong Sisters were using a collection of drama angst tropes merely as a set up, and would wind the drama down the same way they built it up, with tenderness and patience. Episode 14 validated my … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big

Official MV of Lee Seung Gi Performing Love is Crying from Budokan Concert

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2012

Do you all remember when I posted about Lee Seung Gi performing K-Will‘s “Love is Crying” from The King 2 Hearts OST at his Budokan concert in Japan last month? The ripped version we got to hear is in no way, shape, or form able to capture the sheer raw emotion of the song as recorded properly. Luckily for us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, The King 2 Hearts

Faith Ratchets up Expectations with a Thrilling 3rd Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2012

Going once, going twice, sold to the Koala with a boatload of reservations. The third teaser for Faith, the upcoming time-traveling medical sageuk starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun, has finally convinced the skeptical me of its charm. I loved this teaser! Beyond breathtaking cinematography makes me eager to just feast my eyes on the visual splendor, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Faith, Kim Hee Sun, Lee Min Ho

Big Episode 13 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2012

When Gong Yoo cries, I cry. Its days like this that make me wish I was just an ordinary drama watcher without the recapping stint on the side. Writing about episode 13 of Big is challenging, because the story went into hyperdrive at the same time all the emotions exploded from all sides until I feel fairly suffocated with hurt … Continue reading →

Posted in Recess | Tagged Big

Video Preview for Episode 14 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2012

Pain. Paiiiiin. So much pain. I feel like someone sucker punched me and I’m still reeling from the turnaround. Big might be the shortest period of time an OTP has had to be happy together before the big hammer of doom dropped. But to comfort myself, I look back and realize that Kyung Jae and Da Ran have been happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Kyung Jae Learns the Truth about His Parentage and the Soul Switch

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2012

Get ready for the water works, people, as Kyung Jae learns the cold hard truth on the upcoming episode of Big! Clearly we’re getting tears, plus plenty of anger and recriminations, all of which will be well-deserved coming from Kyung Joon towards his no-good parents. I’ve said before that I personally find the savior sibling phenomenon to be morally and … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Moon Geun Young Attends Summer Retreat with Namoo Actors

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

It’s fast approaching two years since Moon Geun Young last was onscreen in either a movie or drama, but I’m only keeping track because I miss her and not because I think she ought to delay her education to make crappy projects for the sake of exposure. She’s been busy finishing up her degree at Sungkyunkwan University and will graduate … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young

Yoon Eun Hye is Retro Fab at the Cartier Tank Watch Exhibit

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

Yoon Eun Hye was recently in Madagascar participating as a celebrity volunteer for the KBS program 2012 Road to Hope. While I can be cynical and decry celebrity involvement in charitable activities as patting themselves on the back, I do believe certain stars and average citizens alike are genuinely interested in causes that go beyond getting great press. Eun Hye … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Why Does Da Ran and Kyung Jae Spend the Night in Jail in Episode 13 of Big?

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

Da Ran and Kyung Jae end up spending a night in jail in episode 13 of Big? I’m sure its for a laughable infraction, but seeing them tightly holding hands and sleeping nestled against each other is surely worth sending the OTP to the clink for a night. I’m glad to see that Da Ran and Kyung Jae will have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big

Thieves Holds Star-Studded Movie Premiere in Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2012

The star-studded caper movie Thieves held its media movie premiere in Korea this week, and in attendance was a coterie of K-stars even more high wattage than usual. That’s not surprising since the movie cast itself consists of some top-notch star power – Kim Yoon Seok, Lee Jung Jae, Kim Hye Soo, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Kim Soo … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chae Si Ra, Daniel Choi, Go Soo, Han Ga In, IU, Jo Jung Seok, Jung Woo Sung, Junsu, Kim Hyung Jun, Kim Ok Bin, Kim Rae Won, Park Shin Hye, Song Chang Ui, Song Ji Hyo, Thieves, Yoo Ah In

Video Preview for Episode 13 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2012

The preview for episode 13 of Big is literally a roller coast of emotions within 30 seconds. The long-awaited sweetness between Kyung Jae and Da Ran sends me into happy land, and then Yoon Jae’s mom and Mari plop me back into the ugly world where selfishness and jealousy will surely erect obstacles between the OTP. Looks like the final … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

SOP Queen Holds Press Conference for July 15th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2012

Upcoming modern C-drama SOP Queen held a press conference this week to prepare for the drama’s premiere on July 15th. Leads Chen Qiao En, Hans Zhang, and Godfrey Gao were all on hand looking happy and tanned, a sure sign they enjoyed making this drama. Chen Qiao En even got simultaneous cheek pecks from both her leading men, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Qiao En, Godfrey Gao, Hans Zhang, SOP Queen

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