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Park Min Young Confirmed for Timeslip Dr. Jin as Love Interest for Song Seung Heon

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2012 by ockoalaApril 18, 2012

Oh my freaking bejeebus! Before I get to the casting talk about Timeslip Dr. Jin, I have to first announce this new piece of information I gleaned. Apparently the good Dr. Jin will be written by two screenwriters, one of whom did Road No. 1, and the other did Spy Myung Wol. No, I am not joking and this is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Min Young, Song Seung Heon, Time Slip Dr. Jin

The King 2 Hearts Episode 9 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2012 by ockoalaApril 18, 2012

This episode was a bit rough, and the exposed seams where the narrative borders on unrealistic starts to unravel a bit. Where The King 2 Hearts excels at is delving into the personal relationships between characters inhabiting a fantasy world that involves royal families, a Romeo and Juliet love story based on one culture split into two countries, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The King 2 Hearts

Lee Bum Soo Joins Timeslip Dr. Jin and Kim So Yeon and Park Min Young in Talks as Female Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2012 by ockoalaApril 17, 2012

Well, well, well, this certainly slightly negates what I said not a day earlier about A Gentleman’s Dignity surely creaming Timeslip Dr. Jin when both premiere on May 26th. Today news broke that Lee Bum Soo has been cast in Timeslip, which pretty much means he’s the real second lead and Jaejoong is there for the pretty hot young thing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jaejoong, Kim So Yeon, Lee Bum Soo, Park Min Young, Song Seung Heon, Timeslip Dr. Jin

Official Spoiler Stills for Upcoming Episode 9 of The King 2 Hearts

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2012 by ockoalaApril 17, 2012

Time is seriously crawling around my neck of the woods. I swear I can hear water drops counting down each second. Drip, drip, drip……The King 2 Hearts come to momma now! I’m so glad we’re back to a normal one episode a night airing this week, Last Thursday I was seeing chirping birds floating around my head by the time … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The King 2 Hearts

Alice Ke Releases Book While Roy Qiu Hawks Some Luggage

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2012 by ockoalaApril 17, 2012

Kyaaaaa, my babies Roy and Alice are so purty it hurts my eyes. This was actually a news worthy week for the former cast members of Office Girls. Roy Qiu was off shilling Tumi luggage, while his leading lady Alice Ke released a book of her acting projects paired with her writing, where she got her other OG co-star James … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Alice Ke, James Wen, Roy Qiu

Written Preview for Episode 10 of The King 2 Hearts

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2012 by ockoalaApril 17, 2012

Who wants to go hunt down an increasingly evil secretary with me? OMG, that guy needs a beat down, though of course I’m only referring to Secretary Eun the character and not my awesome haraboji Lee Soon Jae, who can do no wrong when it comes to acting. I’m finding cracks in the characterization of villain Bong Joo and increasingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged The King 2 Hearts

A Gentleman May Compete Directly with a Time-traveling Doctor for Weekend Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2012 by ockoalaApril 16, 2012

That is the ratings question come this May. SBS has confirmed that its recently started filming Kim Eun Sook-penned super hot ahjusshis drama A Gentleman’s Dignity will be trying to recapture the success of Kim Eun Sook’s last drama Secret Garden by getting a weekend airing time slot. The PD will be Kim Eun Sook’s long time collaborator who worked … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A Gentleman's Dignity, Jaejoong, Jang Dong Gun, Song Seung Heon, Timeslip Dr. Jin

Review of Secrets Hidden in Time by Tong Hua: A Sodden Makjang Mess of a Modern Novel

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 16, 2012 by ockoalaApril 16, 2012

After five Tong Hua novels in a row, I’ve confirmed that I’m not her fangirl. I happen to be a fan of some of her novels and that’s about it. If I were her fangirl then I wouldn’t have to heart to do this. But it simply must be said – Tong Hua’s modern novel Secrets Hidden in Time is … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Janine Chang, Secrets Hidden in Time, Wallace Chung

Da Mo Yao Drama Switches Actress for Li Yan Mid-way Through Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 16, 2012 by ockoalaApril 16, 2012

I’ve already rendered my initial opinion of Da Mo Yao the drama (miscast, shoddy costuming and wacky set pieces, sure-to-be poor CGI based on Tangren track record). I’m fine being proven wrong, but I doubt that will happen. I’m genuinely not following the filming, except this bit of stunning casting news hit my news feed and I had no choice … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Da Mo Yao, Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi

Written Preview for Episode 9 of The King 2 Hearts

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 16, 2012 by ockoalaApril 15, 2012

I can write about this drama all day long. The King 2 Hearts keeps taking my heart for a test drive and depositing me back all discombobulated and dizzy. I’m not sure what’s come over me, only that I’m thisclose to having TK2H dreams. I feel like Wednesday is so so far away, but I’m sure if I keep busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged The King 2 Hearts

Yun Zhong Ge Chapter 18: Inferno

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 15, 2012 by ockoalaApril 15, 2012

We’re here, we’re here. Chapter 18 of Yun Zhong Ge marks the end of volume 1 of this rich, nuanced, and densely plotted novel. There are two more volumes to go, but we’ve come a long way since we met the girl in the green woven skirt riding a snow white camel in the desert. I may find Yun Ge … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

Lee Seung Gi Picks Ha Ji Won as his Ideal Co-star and Woman in Section TV Interview

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 15, 2012 by ockoalaApril 15, 2012

I think its safe to say that a Lee Seung Gi wave of love is about to be unleashed here at the playground. Despite his busy filming schedule for The King 2 Hearts, the baby boy of endorsement deals in South Korea continues to squeeze in time for his various other gigs (though he’s no longer doing Strong Heart or … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Yun Zhong Ge Chapter 17: A Flower Matter

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 15, 2012 by ockoalaApril 15, 2012

Ooof, this chapter hurts. This chapter of Yun Zhong Ge really really hurts. I think this kind of heartbreak cuts to the core even worse than what Yu Er must’ve felt when Jiu Ye was rejecting her over and over again. Yun Ge finally learns the truth about Meng Jue, and then sees with her own eyes a moment that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

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