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Lee Jun Ki Releases Teaser Video in Anticipation of Mid-February Comeback

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2012

If I was recording myself when I clicked on the video below, the noise I made might have hit new decibel levels of happy shrill screaming. With 25 days to go until his release, Lee Jun Ki‘s official homepage posted a newly shot teaser video of Jun Ki getting ready for his comeback. With just a few seconds of Jun … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

Written Preview for Episode 7 of The Moon that Embraces the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2012

I rather like the conceit of The Moon that Embraces the Sun in having Yeon Woo lose her memories about her past. It’s less painful that way for her, and also allows us to watch Yeon Woo and Hwon fall in love all over again. Which they will surely do. While young Yang Myung resonated with me because he lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged The Moon that Embraces the Sun

Dream High 2 Holds Press Conference and Releases 4-Minute Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2012

My general take away from the press conference for Dream High 2 consists of two main observations – why the bleeping bleep are there a billion cast members attending, and why are almost every single one of the ladies dressed like a skank ho ready to show her lady goods to a few million drama viewers? Neither of my points … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dream High 2

The Moon that Embraces the Sun Episode 5 and 6 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2012

At the rate the ratings for The Moon that Embraces the Sun is rising, MBC likely has the biggest sageuk hit on its hand since 2010’s Dong Yi, and might even rival the ratings juggernaut that was its biggest hit in years, 2009’s Queen Seon Deok. I appreciate how the drama is moving along so quickly, even if I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Moon that Embraces the Sun

Two Fantasy Tinted King and Prince Kdramas Confirm Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2012 by ockoalaApril 5, 2012

Two big drama casting confirmations came out this week in The King 2 Hearts and Rooftop Prince, and both left me slightly cold. Rather than reunite Ha Ji Won and Jo In Sung, the upcoming MBC drama The King will instead find Lee Seung Gi to play the role of the fictional King of South Korea who finds himself married to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Han Ji Min, Lee Seung Gi, Micky Yoochun, Rooftop Prince, The King 2 Hearts

Ivy Chen Lands the Cover of February Vogue Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 18, 2012

I don’t quite know what is going on with Ivy Chen‘s performance in Skip Beat. I know she’s a good actress, though she is hit or miss depending on the role. By all accounts SB ought to be perfect for her. Just look at her! She is literally a manga character come to live, with her wide-eyes, tiny face, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ivy Chen

Alice Ke Reveals Her Abs as Promised with Office Girls Breaking 6 in Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 18, 2012

Just because Office Girls is about to end doesn’t mean the fun loving cast will welsh on a promise. Back when OG broke 5 in ratings, which resulted in Roy Qiu making good on his promise to wear his onscreen dinosaur outfit and drive a go-cart around, his leading lady Alice Ke promised that if OG broke 6 in ratings … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Office Girls

Cast of Perfect Two Attends Beijing Movie Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2012

Perfect Two with Vic Zhou, Ella, Yang Mi, and Xiao Xiao Bin finally premieres this weekend, just in time for the start of Lunar New Year celebrations, capping off a heavy two months of promotional activities for the cast. The movie is a remake by the same director of his own successful 1980s movie, but slightly updated for our more … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ella, Perfect Two, Vic Zhou, Xiao Xiao Bin, Yang Mi

Hanbando with Hwang Jung Min and Kim Jung Eun Premieres Early February on Cable

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 18, 2012

Another cable drama has been flying under the radar and quietly filming for some time now. Finally Chosun TV has confirmed a start date of February 6, 2012 for its fantasy political thriller Hanbando, starring Hwang Jung Min and Kim Jung Eun. The story centers around a fictional future where the Korean peninsula (Hanbando) is unified. Hwang Jung Min and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hanbando, Hwang Jung Min, Kim Jung Eun

Love Forward Reveals First Pretty Poster and BTS Look

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2012

The first poster for Love Forward with Amber Kuo and Tammy Chen is out, and I think I am in love. With the poster, that is. It just taps into the girly girl in me, with the pretty pink hued colors and the Alice in Wonderland-esque vibe. Plus the tagline of “Money or Honey” is adorable and bonus points for … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Amber Kuo, Love Forward, Tammy Chen

Video Preview for Episode 5 of MoonSun

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2012

I’m a little too seasoned to suffer a bout of tears and snot over the smallest sad plot development in a drama, but watching Yeo Jin Gu cry in the preview for episode 5 of The Moon that Embraces the Sun got me right there in the gut. He’s truly a phenomenal child actor, and the same is true for … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged The Moon that Embraces the Sun

Happy Michelin Kitchen Premieres Next Week on Lunar New Year

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2012

Premiering exactly one year after it’s predecessor drama Sunny Happiness, Happy Michelin Kitchen will finally hit the airwaves next week on January 23rd after finishing filming last year. HMK is the third and final drama in the Happy Trilogy, and continuing with tradition this one has boatload of cameos from stars of the first two dramas. This time the leads are Cheryl Yang … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Blue Lan, Cheryl Yang, Happy Michelin Kitchen, Wu Jian Fei, Ying Er

Office Girls Holds Final Fan Meeting and Passes Baton to Love Forward

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 16, 2012 by ockoalaJanuary 16, 2012

Congrats to the cast of Office Girls, with episode 22 finally breaking 6 and hitting 6.50 in ratings! All good things must come to an end, and I’m totally going to be sad to see OG end. The cast held a final fan meeting this weekend, which also had two special guests. It’s of course the SETTV traditional Sunday night idol … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Love Foward, Office Girls

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