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Ji Sung is Beautifully Pensive in New Poster and More Drama Stills from Doctor John

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 10, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2019
Close-up of a contemplative man's face.

Sometimes I complain that a drama is being stingy with its promos but upcoming SBS medical drama Doctor John is going the overboard route with good reason. It’s not getting the buzz from a high profile cast and honestly medical dramas are a dime-a-dozen these days so better to just whet everyone’s appetite to check it out and hope the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doctor John, Ji Sung, Lee Se Young

Johnny Kitagawa Passes Away at 87 After Founding Japan’s Most Successful Male Idol Agency Including SMAP and Arashi

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 10, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 10, 2019
Collage of various Japanese male idol groups.

It’s the end of an era, both with how entertainment now works and the fitting conclusion for a J-ent titan. Johnny Kitagawa passed away today at the age of 87, best known for the 1982 founding of agency Johnny’s Entertainment which went on to create Japan’s most incredible streak of hit male idol groups. Included are SMAP, Arashi, TOKIO, Tackey … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Arashi, SMAP

K-actor Kang Ji Hwan Arrested for Rape and Sexual Assault on Two Women and TV Chosun Stops Airing Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2019
A man in historical attire displaying various expressions.

Oh man, Kang Ji Hwan is going to cancelled so hard by me if this is all true. Police arrested Kang Ji Hwan this morning at his Seoul apartment for allegations of rape and sexual assault. The incident happened just yesterday on July 9th, with the actor drinking with two women with the acronym A and B who were employees … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kang Ji Hwan

Jung Hae In and Kim Go Eun Reunite After Goblin for Feel Good Music Movie Tune in For Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2019
Young couple smiling outside a shop.

This looks like a sweet harmless movie if I ever saw one and funnily enough stars two stars that K-netizens are prickly towards. Jung Hae In and Kim Go Eun put on their late ’90s gear to star in the K-movie Tune in for Love (Yoo Yeol’s Music Album) set during the IMF crisis where two people share love stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jung Hae In, Kim Go Eun, Tune in for Love

Crystal Liu Transforms into Disney’s Version of Mulan in First Wuxia Tinged Movie Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2019
Live-action and animated depictions of Mulan.

The first teaser trailer is out for the Disney live action movie adaptation of the animated movie Mulan based on the Chinese folklore story of Hua Mulan. Normally I don’t cover Hollywood but the live action movie stars popular Chinese actress Crystal Liu (Liu Yi Fei) as the titular Mulan along with veterans Gong Li, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Crystal Liu

Taecyeon Cast as Male Lead in MBC Thriller Drama The Game

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2019
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Recently discharged idol-actor Taecyeon has his first post-military role selected and it’s a fantasy tinged one. He’s going to be the leading man in upcoming MBC drama The Game, playing a prophet or soothsayer who can see peoples demise. He encounters a police detective which is the only person he cannot see the how the cop dies and after their … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Taecyeon

Temptation Becomes Real Emotional Attachment in Episodes 5-6 of TW-drama Before We Get Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2019
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Sorry for skipping out last week on my commentary for currently airing Friday night TW-drama Before We Get Married. It’s my crackiest of crack dramas going on right now but the last two episodes were slower and denser than usual so I’m glad my busy life delay led to reviewing it together because it feels like a 1-2 punch. Ke … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Before We Get Married, Jasper Liu, Puff Guo

Ji Chang Wook Celebrates July 5th Birthday and Attends Lamborghini Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2019
Man in suit smiling and waving.

K-actor Ji Chang Wook is one of those ’87ers that all pushed their enlistment to the end and recently they all were successively discharged after serving 2 years. He turned 32 years old (33 in Korean age) this past July 5th and looks ready for his acting return in the romantic sci-fi drama Melt Me where he plays a man … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ji Chang Wook

TW-actor Bolin Chen Lasers Off Iconic Right Cheek Mole to Prevent Skin Cancer

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
Fashion magazine cover featuring a stylish man.

I would have totally noticed the change so I’m glad Bolin Chen made the announcement in his own adorable way. The actor isn’t the most traditionally handsome type but really surged to perfect boyfriend status thanks to hit drama In Time With You. One of his visual traits is a dark mole on his right cheekbone about an inch below … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bolin Chen

Long Time K-ent Couple Lee Ki Woo and Lee Chung Ah Revealed to Have Broken Up in 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
Couple in romantic settings with beauty products.

What did I say about using the tidal wave of the Song-Song divorce to release bad news right now because it’ll just slide right under. K-ent has another breakup but this one happened last year in 2018 though it is revealed only now. Long time dating couple Lee Chung Ah and Lee Ki Woo have confirmed their split but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Chung Ah

Im Shi Wan and Lee Dong Wook Lead Script Reading for OCN Drama Strangers From Hell

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2019
Actors posing with scripts and smiling together.

I love that the script reading stills have this blue tint to it, rather eerie and suited to the genre of the drama. Recently released from military service Im Shi Wan teams up with Lee Dong Wook for the drama adaption of the webtoon Strangers From Hell. It’s set in a cheap apartment complex for those studying for college entrance … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Lee Dong Wook, Strangers From Hell

Song Hye Kyo Makes First Post Divorce Filing Public Appearance at Sulhwasoo Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
Woman in lace dress smiling softly.

K-actress Song Hye Kyo has been in the industry over two decades and remains a consummate professional even in the midst of personal turmoil. She made her first public appearance this weekend at a Sulhwasoo skincare brand event in Sanya, China, over a week after her soon-to-be ex-husband Song Joong Ki filed for divorce. So the Song-Song couple won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Cute Door Knob Sign Character Posters Continue the Promo Streak for tvN Drama Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
Cast portraits from a Korean drama series.

I’m craving something different and that’s really why I’m keen to remain optimistic about upcoming tvN drama Hotel Del Luna. Yes the Hong Sisters have failed now more than they have succeeded but the initial exciting rush of their unique ideas in many of their dramas makes it still worth giving a shot. The latest stills come in the form … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin Gu

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