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My Frustration with Kim Hye Yoon in MBC Drama Extraordinary You

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
Three students in a sunlit classroom.

This will be a polarizing post I’m sure but it’s nagging at me for why I adore watching MBC Wed-Thurs manhwa fantasy youth romance drama Extraordinary You but always finish an episode wishing it was better. It’s clear after 10 episodes that I have a problem with female lead Kim Hye Yoon. The good is that she’s a natural beauty … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Extraordinary You, Kim Hye Yoon

Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Jung Woo Sung Lead Parade of Horribly Dressed K-stars at Louis Vuitton Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
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Every time I scroll down this post I shake my head, each and every new picture I can’t help but shake my head. This is the weirdest collection of so-called couture outfits all courtesy of Louis Vuitton as the brand held an event in Seoul last week. There were so many A-listers and famous faces in attendance I cannot believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Woo Shik, Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Han Ye Seul, Jessica, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Eun Chae, Jung Woo Sung, Sehun, Woo Do Hwan

Poster and Preview Brings Beautiful Sorrow for Ha Ji Won and Yoon Kye Sang in jTBC Drama Chocolate

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
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I normally associate chocolate with joy since it’s so darn tasty but this bon bon looks sad as heck in the first official poster and preview for jTBC drama Chocolate. Chef and baker Ha Ji Won falls in love with doctor Yoon Kye Sang against the picturesque backdrop of the countryside and plenty of food porn shots of chocolate infused … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chocolate, Ha Ji Won, Yoon Kye Sang

Li Xiao Lu and Rapper PG ONE’s Cheating Scandal From Two Years Ago Revived With New Pictures of Snuggling Moments

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2019
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Man, I have never seen a publicly more put upon husband than C-star Jia Nai Liang. His marriage is on the rocks again this weekend with the release of two videos showing his wife C-actress Li Xiao Lu with his former good friend rapper PG ONE, the two having been linked nearly two years ago in a cheating scandal complete … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jia Nai Liang, Li Xoa Lu, PG One

Choi Bool Am and Park Bo Gum are the Old and Young Top Picks for Favorite K-star in 2019 Gallup Poll

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2019
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Gallup released poll results for favorite K-star in South Korea for 2019 and topping the list in the first spot is veteran actor Choi Bool Am who isn’t even playing daddies anymore he’s the go-to granddaddy now in dramas and movies. Right behind him is everyone’s favorite grandmother/mother and all around perfect actress Kim Hye Ja, so clearly the audiences … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Bool Am, Gong Yoo, Kim Hye Ja, Park Bo Gum, Song Hye Kyo

Kim Young Dae of Extraordinary You is the Third Kang Dong Won Doppleganger After Joo Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2019
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Yup, it’s all in the bone structure and it’s undeniable. The MBC Wed-Thurs high school youth romance drama Extraordinary You is basically fertile ground for new talent sourcing. Aside from Lee Jae Wook, there’s also fresh faced Kim Young Dae who is decent on the acting front but got my attention more for being a younger version of movie actor … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Won, Kang Dong Won, Kim Young Dae

Son Ye Jin is Literally Crash Landing on You on Top of Hyun Bin in Second Drama Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
Soldier rescues woman in a forest setting.

I don’t know why but the cheesier tvN drama Crash Landing on You looks the more excited I’m getting. It’s like the drama is being intentionally doofy in set up and even the cast seems in on the joke. At least that’s the vibe I’m getting from the second drama teaser just released where Son Ye Jin is hanging on … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Crash Landing on You, Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Taecyeon Sends Support Truck to Kim So Hyun on Set of The Tale of Nokdu

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2019
Person holding a sign in traditional dress.

Now that there is a new winner in the Best Onscreen Chemistry with Kim So Hyun category, I’m glad Taecyeon is sending some love to support his dongsaeng. Taec sent a food truck to the set of The Tale of Nokdu for Kim So Hyun, fully living up to his reputation of the sweetest of sweet dudes and also as … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Taecyeon

Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ga Young Pair Up for Romance K-drama The Way He Remembers

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2019
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The drama gods have finally steer Kim Dong Wook into a romance drama and this one sounds very swoony and potentially sad. Kim Dong Wook is in talks for MBC drama The Way He Remembers, with likely leading lady Moon Ga Young. In the typical drama opposites scenario, he’s a news anchor afflicted with a condition where he has a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Dong Wook, Moon Ga Young, The Way He Remembers

AKB48 Popular Member 17-year Old Yahagi Moeka Announces Graduation After Pictures Emerge of Her with Boyfriend at Disneyland and in Bed

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2019
Young woman with short hair posing gracefully.

The eating one’s own doesn’t just happen in K-ent, the original purveyors of idol pop Japan had it’s own scandal this week with a very young and promising rookie. 17 year old Yahagi Moeka debuted last May and rose meteorically through the ranks of AKB48 to become the fastest ever member to make a single. She was voted center already … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yahagi Moeka

Scene Stealing Second Male Lead Lee Jae Wook in Extraordinary You Joins Park Min Young and Seo Kang Joon in I’ll Come to You When the Weather is Nice

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2019
Students interacting in various school settings.

So I marathoned MBC youth romance with a twist Extraordinary You over the weekend and am in LOVE and planning to rewatch existing episodes again just to catch all the details better. There’s a ton of characters at the high school and performance wise none stand out as much as second male lead Lee Jae Wook. He’s just got IT, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jae Wook

Romance and Birth Secrets Moves to Hanyang as The Tale of Nokdu Continues to Be Perfect Drama Watching

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2019 by ockoalaApril 16, 2020
Characters in historical drama, emotional moments.

It’s like the screenwriter can read my mind and gives me everything I ask for and more with The Tale of Nokdu. I get tired of Nokdu cross-dressing and the widow’s village is wiped out, he returns to being a dude permanently, and the action moves to Hanyang and the central birth secret and palace intrigue plot. The romance also … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, The Tale of Nokdu

Go Won Hee in Talks to Join Eric in Channel A Drama Vacation in My Own Way

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2019
Two individuals posing in separate photos.

Upcoming Channel A drama Vacation in My Own Way (Casual Vacation) has Eric lined up for his comeback and now is in talks for Go Won Hee as the leading lady. The drama is described as a warm healing story for those rushing around in life to stop and appreciate what’s around them. Eric plays a top Korean food chef … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eric

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