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Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In Attend Wrap Party with Cast of MBC Drama Spring Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
Woman in white blouse, holding a red bag.

There are dramas I have a change of opinion and perhaps even merits a mea culpa of sorts. MBC Wed-Thurs drama Spring Night. I was really bored with the first two episodes but continued on because I quite like the performances of both leads Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In. I’m glad I continued because the story and directing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Hae In, Spring Night

C-ent Reporting that Zheng Shuang Will Get Married in October 2019 with Fellow Top Actress Yang Zi as Bridesmaid

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
Bride holding bouquet in elegant wedding dress.

There’s some happy news coming out of C-ent though it’s still rumor at this time. C-actress Zheng Shuang will reportedly tie the knot this coming October 2019 in Bali with her non-celebrity boyfriend of one year Zhang Heng. He’s a gaming company CEO so hardly a nobody but she’s got a string of actor boyfriend behind her so I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Wedding, Zheng Shuang

Song Joong Ki Starts Filming Sci-fi Movie Victory Ship with Leading Lady Kim Tae Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
Four South Korean celebrities at press events.

A week after dropping bombshell divorce news to rock K-ent, it’s business as usual for actor Song Joong Ki as he balances the small and big screen careers. His currently airing sageuk Arthdal Chronicles will finish the second season soon, with a break in between with another drama before airing the third and final segment in August. Filming is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Seon Kyu, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Victory Ship, Yoo Hae Jin

Jung Kyung Ho Trades for Fame, Fortune, and Fine Hair in Poster and Stills for When the Devil Calls Your Name

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Two men beside a piano, dramatic atmosphere.

Who here hasn’t picked instant gratification and then paid the price later on? We’re going to see that taken to the extreme in upcoming tvN drama When the Devil Calls Your Name as male lead Jung Kyung Ho makes a literal and figurative deal with the devil played by Park Sung Woong and then has to deal with paying the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, When the Devil Calls Your Name

K-stars Walk the Red Carpet Opening of the 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Man in stylish checkered suit walking confidently.

There weren’t that many stars out at last week’s opening red carpet of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival but it was enough to kick off the festivities. It’s the 23rd year of BiFan best known for sci-fi, monster, and other fantastical themed films which are all the rage still. The opening red carpet saw the arrival of Jung Woo … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jo Jin Woong, Kim Hye Soo, Uhm Jung Hwa

First Stills of Ji Sung, Lee Se Young, and Lee Kyu Hyung in SBS Sat-Sun Drama Doctor John

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Male in blue prison uniform, serious expressions.

I thought Ji Sung was playing a genius doctor in upcoming SBS Sat-Sun drama Doctor John but looks like he’ll also have a stint as a prisoner judging by this set of new drama stills. He looks good either way, serious and much too smexy. Joining him in Doctor John will be Lee Se Young trying to look older than … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Doctor John, Ji Sung, Lee Kyu Hyung, Lee Se Young

Jung So Min Joins Lee Seung Gi and Lee Seo Jin in SBS Summer Variety Program Little Forest

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Four people and a logo for a show.

The babies and the viewers are in for a treat this summer of 2019 as SBS is airing a new 16-episode variety show called Little Forest. It’s taking over the Mon-Tues time slot that was traditionally airing SBS dramas but this is not a permanent end to dramas for the network. After Little Forest SBS will return to airing dramas … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Seung Go, Little Forest, Park Na Rae

Suzy and Choi Woo Shik in Talks for K-movie Wonderland

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Two smiling individuals posing for a photo.

K-actor Choi Woo Shik started out as a drama supporting role and it’s pretty incredible how he’s now got a major movie career that is way more successful than what he’s done on the small screen. He picks films that are hits and if I were a bettor I’d piggyback on his choices – his first film role was in … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Choi Woo Shik

Park Yoochun Gets Two Year Probation and Monetary Fine for Drug Use

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Person holding multiple microphones outdoors, looking down.

Seeing a star totally stripped of all artifice and accoutrements is a good reminder and underneath is just a person. And underneath a top star career spanning 15 years is now disgraced singer-actor Park Yoochun who has managed to go even lower than his sex scandal three years ago. Yoochun was released from police detention today after over two months … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

So Ji Sub Visits Best Friend Park Yong Ha’s Grave on the 9th Anniversary of His Passing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 2, 2019
Person sitting quietly at a gravesite.

We may think K-ent is going through dark days but honestly those who have followed along for over a decade remembers as dark if not darker times long ago. On June 30, 2010, K-actor Park Yong Ha succumbed to his depression and committed suicide at home. It’s been 9 years since and I still remember that news breaking like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Park Yong Ha, So Ji Sub

JYP Entertainment to Close Actor Division and Will Focus on Idols

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 2, 2019
Three people posing in stylish outfits.

Well this is bad for the two dozen or so actors and actresses under JYP Entertainment‘s acting label. The company has decided to close down it’s acting division and focus on the more profitable and prominent idol side. JYP currently produces popular groups TWICE, Got7, Stray Kids, Day6, 2PM, and Itzy, and is also best known for being idol-turned-actress Suzy‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Kim Dong Hee, Shin Eun Soo

MBC to End Mon-Tues K-dramas After Welcome 2 Life with Rain and Lim Ji Yeon

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2019
Stars gathered for a script reading session.

It’s the end of an era, and there seems to be a lot of that going on in recent years. Change happens too fast and it’s sometimes impossible to keep up. With TV viewership migrating to streaming and non-scripted show related other entertainment, the drop in traditional television ad revenue has been catastrophic and now the other shoe has dropped. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Rain, Welcome 2 Life

The Management of Hotel Del Luna Welcomes Guests in Drama Poster and New Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2019
Promotional poster for a Korean drama series.

Welcome to the Hotel Del Luna, you can check in but you can’t check out. Oh wait, you probably can’t check in since it’s for the supernatural beings only. The drama released the official poster to start off the week showing all the leads together in the lobby of their art deco and slightly run down hotel. See the cobwebs … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU

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