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Song Joong Ki Announces Marriage to British Girlfriend Katy Louise Saunders and the Couple are Expecting a Child Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 29, 2023
Smiling man in a tuxedo at event.

JAW. DROP. Like, all the way from the top of the Empire State Building to the bottom of 32nd street in seconds kind of drop. Breaking news out of K-ent and what a way to reveal it all himself – Song Joong Ki has announced his marriage AND first child at the same time via a handwritten message to his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Dating, Married, Song Joong Ki

Netizens Think the Han So Hee Look Will Be Red Hot in 2023 as Many K-stars Fit That Profile

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2023
Three women showcasing different hairstyles and styles.

It’s interesting to see newly ascended to major stardom K-actress Han So Hee getting known for her “look” but as they say when one makes it one MAKES it. Netizens are noting that she’s super in demand right now for projects and CFs but so are other K-stars that look very similar to her almost as if Han So Hee’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han So Hee

Kim Yoo Jung and Kim Sung Cheol Explode with Chemistry in Rehearsal GIFs from Stage Production of Shakespeare in Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 29, 2023
Young woman in off-shoulder dress, smiling.

Hot damn why do I not have a business trip to go to in Seoul this April! I am feeling so much FOMO right now for folks who can and will be going to the upcoming South Korean stage production of Shakespeare in Love. I would love to see any of the three sets of leads in any combo but … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Yoo Jung

Jung Kyung Ho and Jeon Do Yeon Deliver the First Hit of 2023 as tvN Rom-com Crash Course in Romance Hits 9.145% Ratings in Episode 5

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2023
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Holy wow am I surprised upon surprised, and in a great way. After the red hot December 2022 in K-drama land with first Reborn Rich and then The Glory, it’s fantastic to see the momentum carry into the new year and January 2023 has the first hit already. tvN Sat-Sun drama Crash Course on Love is only in the third … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Crash Course in Romance, Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Kyung Ho

The Glory Supporting Actress Cha Joo Young Earns Her Limelight and Discusses the Steep Path to Acting Due to Later Start

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2023
Main cast of "The Glory" Part 2.

I was so pleased to see this Allure Korea feature next month on K-actress Cha Joo Young, who plays the lowest totem member of the bully gang in The Glory. She is both the perpetrator and the victim and the character is fun to watch but it’s Cha Joo Young’s performance that elevates the role. The actress explained in an … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Cha Joo Young

OCN 2018 Heist Drama Player with Song Seung Heon Preps Season 2 but Female Lead Changes From Krystal to Oh Yeon Seo and Jang Gyu Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2023
Four characters in a stylized crime scene.

I didn’t think OCN drama Player was a big hit but it wasn’t a bomb and I guess the lack of new IP for the smaller cable network has led to resurrecting this 2018 drama for a season 2. Male lead Song Seung Heon will be back but female lead Krystal will not, instead the role (likely a different character) … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Gyu Ri, Oh Yeon Seo, Player, Song Seung Heon

Reborn Rich Breakout Park Ji Hyun Jets Off to LA for CF Shoot Dressed to Impress

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2023
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Rising K-actress Park Ji Hyun will come out of jTBC hit drama Reborn Rich as one of the biggest recipients of the ratings riches. She had a way more interesting character than the female lead and she gave a more charismatic performance, she definitely earned this breakout recognition. If she plays her cards right 2023 can elevate her further if … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Ji Hyun

Alice Ke, Greg Hsu, and Patrick Shih Visit South Korea to Promote the Movie Version of Hit TW-drama Someday or One Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2023
Couple in black outfits at the airport.

I feel like Alice Ke and Greg Hsu totally got the South Korean star dress code before leaving for Seoul to promote their recently released TW-movie Someday or One Day, which continues the hit drama storyline. Their look at the airport was all black, matching, super sleek, and totally fit for the K-media news reporters there for the daily stake … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Alice Ke, Greg Hsu, Patrick Shih, Someday or One Day

First Look at Sci-fi Disney+ K-drama Moving with Jo In Sung, Han Hyo Joo, and Ryu Seung Ryong

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2023
Man crouching in a dark, outdoor setting.

I still think Disney+ despite getting some promising K-dramas in the last two years has a LONG way to go to catch up to Netflix in terms of international access to K-dramas on streaming. Even Viki is bigger. That’s why I get nervous when a high profile K-drama is produced and will stream solely on Disney+, it feels like it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, Moving, Ryu Seung Ryong

Park Bo Gum and IU Confirmed for 2023 K-drama by Screenwriter Im Sang Choon of When the Camellia Blooms and the PD of My Ahjusshi

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2023
Two stylish portraits of young adults.

Well K-drama gods you certainly delivered on this one. K-ent is reporting today that both Park Bo Gum and IU are confirmed to return together to the small screen in a K-drama in 2023. It’s titled You Worked Hard (a working title which is a saying from Jeju sland) and will be from the screenwriter Im Sang Choon of award … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Park Bo Gum

Park Hyung Sik and Jeon So Nee Embark on Tender Romance in New Stills for tvN Sageuk Our Blooming Youth

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2023
Historical drama characters in traditional attire.

I remember the rise of the fusion youth sageuk in the early 2010’s, I would probably pin it around The Moon Embraces the Sun and perhaps foreshadowed by Dong Yi. The latter had a male lead king in his thirties but the female lead was very young and played young onscreen while the former had a super young male lead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon So Nee, Our Blooming Youth, Park Hyung Sik

Hyun Bin and Hwang Jung Min’s Thriller Rescue Movie The Point Men Surpasses 1 Million Tickets After One Weekend in Theaters

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2023
Three men posing at an event.

The new year 2023 is off to a good start in the Korean box office and also good news for the thriller action movie The Point Men (Bargaining). The movie opened last weekend and has already passed 1 million moviegoers which is a solid showing for a high profile flick. Starring Hyun Bin and Hwang Jung Min in a dramatization … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bargaining, Hwang Jung Min, Hyun Bin, The Point Men

Shu Qi Shares Lunar New Year Greetings and Gets Criticism from C-netizens for Her Less Than Perfectly Dyed and Coiffed Hair

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2023 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2023
Two people wearing masks and hats.

Dang, aging is hard enough but aging gracefully and still getting netizen dings is just such a downer. Last weekend was lunar new year 2022 (happy year of the rabbit everyone!) and with it the obligatory greeting pictures from all over Asian stars from all the countries that celebrate it. Nothing to write about but TW-actress Shu Qi who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Shu Qi

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