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Period C-drama Romance on the Farm with Zeng Shun Xi and Tian Xi Wei Premieres Decent Reviews But the Behind the Scenes Gossip is Juicier

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2023
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Y’all love a good melon and this one is good in that it’s entertaining and rather harmless to reputation. Period homespun story C-drama Romance on the Farm premiered recently and so far the reviews and viewership is decent, from the outside reminds me of New Life Begins but swap out farm life for palace life. Starring Zeng Shun Xi and … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Romance on the Farm, Tian Xi Wei, Zeng Shun Xi

Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung Find Romance in Opposites Attract Poster for Fantasy Drama My Demon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2023
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My desire to talk about SBS drama My Demon is way less than wanting to watch it, and feeling like descriptors about the previews and promos don’t do it justice compared to just seeing it with your own eyes. The first official poster is out and it’s beyond glorious, so beautifully posed and framed and the two leads Kim Yoo … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung, My Demon, Song Kang

Agency of K-actor Lee Seon Kyun of Parasite and My Ahjusshi Confirm He’s Under Investigation for Illegal Drug Use and Claim He is Being Blackmailed

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2023
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Sigh, when one is in the news for all the wrong reasons is just so disappointing to see. K-actor Lee Seon Kyun has been confirmed to the top actor L who earlier in the day was reportedly under investigation for illegal drug use after a police bust at an entertainment establishment. The cops were tipped off and went there hence … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Seon Kyun

K-actor Yang Se Jong Criticized for K-netizens for Looking Chubbier at the Press Conference for Netflix Drama Doona! with Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2023
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This week was the press conference for Doona! with Suzy and Yang Se Jong and the two leads were matching in formal attire. I think they will look adorable onscreen together but K-netizens were less than happy with Yang Se Jong at the press conference because he looked chubbier. I agree he doesn’t look his best but he’s not fat … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doona!, Suzy, Yang Se Jung

Top K-actor L Reportedly Under Investigation for Illegal Drug Use, Popularity and Regard in the Industry at the Same Level as Yoo Ah In

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2023
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Welp it’s been like half a year since K-ent had a big drug use scandal, that was Yoo Ah In back in February, so let’s wait and see who is revealed this time. K-ent is reporting that top actor L is being investigated for illegal drug use. shocking reveal and sadly there is one actor’s name being discussed by K-netizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Drugs, Scandal

tvN Drama Castaway Diva Drops Even More Dreamy Posters Showcasing Optimistic Songstress Park Eun Bin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
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The latest posters and previews for Castaway Diva continue to really make a dreamy presentation for being stranded on a deserted island. The drama posters really romanticize and glamorize what happened to her, being stuck on an island for 15 years except here she doesn’t look like a near crazed feral animal and more like a Flintstone’s character. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Castaway Diva, Park Eun Bin

Lee Dong Wook, Go Ara, Jeon So Min and More Stars of King Kong Entertainment Attend Agency Games

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
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I love good dorky fun and the agency game day at King Kong Entertainment with tons of big Korean stars is exactly that. I love the color coordinate teams, Lee Dong Wook wearing his sunglasses looking like a gangster while being team pink the entire time, Go Ara literally the exact same nearly 20 years later still, and Shin Seung … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Go Ara, Jeon So Min, Lee Dong Wook, Shin Seung Ho

Period C-drama Scent of Time Premieres to Decent Reviews but Female Lead Zhou Ye Gets Dogged by Usual Stiff Acting Criticism and Saddled with Incongruous Voice Dubbing

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
Romantic scene from "Scent of Time" drama.

So there’s a new period C-drama that premiered last few days, Scent of Time with Zhou Ye and Wang Xing Yue. That Zhou Ye already gets first billing is pretty funny to me, don’t get me wrong she’s so cute looking and has potential but her acting is still quite green. The drama has her female lead die after doing … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Scent of Time, Wang Xing Yue, Zhou Ye

C-netizens Criticize Zhao Li Ying in Latest Stills for Xianxia Period Drama The Legend of Shen Li for Having Non-impressive Visuals

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 17, 2023
Woman in traditional attire standing in nature.

There is no word yet on when C-drama The Legend of Shen Li will air but the drama is definitely a high profile S+ level drama with Zhao Li Ying as the top billing female lead and reuniting with her Princess Agent‘s male lead Lin Geng Xin. The promos so far look great but the latest filming stills to come … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged The Legend of Shen Li, Zhao Li Ying

Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung Bring Youthful Charm to the Script Reading for SBS Fantasy Romance Drama My Demon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 17, 2023
Cast members participating in a script reading.

So in one month I’m going to have a handsome demon to go along with my adorable dog, meaning the SBS drama My Demon premiering to join my current new love A Good Day to be a Dog. Both are fantasy tales with one conceit but with two leads I like/love and a whole lotta pretty visuals. My Demon is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung, My Demon, Song Kang

K-actress Kang Sora Reveals She’s Expecting Baby Number 2 in Lovely Maternity Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
Profile view of a woman with long hair.

There is no right decision when it comes to career women and how to balance work and home after having a baby. It’s the eternal give and take and sometimes things work itself out after a time. K-actress Kang Sora married in 2020 to a doctor and they couple welcomed their first child in 2021. She came back earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Kang Sora

Zhang Jing Yi and Chen Mu Chi in Talks for Director Guo Jingming’s Next Period Drama Fake Song Dynasty Assassin Diary

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
Young man in traditional dark clothing.

So Director Guo Jingming aired My Journey to You to mixed results but as usual got chatter so he likely got his return on investment. He’s currently filming a new C-drama already with The Story of Mystics but his next one after is already in the works. The literal title is called Fake Song Dynasty Assassin Diary and is adapted … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Mu Chi, Zhang Jing Yi

Official Posters for The Marvels Hollywood Movie has Park Seo Joon Looking Absolutely Unfortunate in Styling

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
Character holding a sword, ready for battle.

This week kicks off the full scale promos for the upcoming Hollywood movie The Marvels, the follow up to Captain Marvel and another entry into the Marvel Universe films. K-actor Park Seo Joon got a lot of press when he was cast as a supporting character continuing the Korean actors and actresses getting Hollywood roles. But when the first teaser … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Park Seo Joon

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