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It’s June 2019 and Gong Yoo Wants You to Drink Coffee and Be Contemplative

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2019 by ockoalaJune 13, 2019
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Maybe it’s because I’m pensive right now but good golly does Gong Yoo hit me like a perfect cup of morning coffee right when I need it. He’s been just coasting on CFs but has a wrapped movie in the works with Jung Yumi as Born in 1982 Kim Ji Young and also filming for sci-fi flick Seo Bok with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo

C-netizens Pick Ju Jingyi as Most Beautiful Period Beauty Beating Out Liu Shi Shi

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2019 by ockoalaJune 13, 2019
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There’s a new list of C-drama period pretties and honestly I’ve been out of the loop the last three years so there are a few fresh faces for me. C-netizens were recently polled on their opinion of the “most beautiful period looks” among C-actors and actresses. There’s a new goddess and her name is Ju Jingyi who made a splash … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chen Yu Qi, Ju Jingyi, Liu Shi Shi, Luo Yun Xi, Yang Zhi

K-actor Son Seok Gu Declines Drama Offer for Kim Eun Sook’s The King: Eternal Sovereign

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2019 by ockoalaJune 14, 2019
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Hhhhmmm, this is rather odd non-casting news. Earlier this week it was announced that K-actor Son Seok Gu was in talks to join the cast of upcoming Kim Eun Seok penned drama The King: Eternal Sovereign. He was up for what I call the protector type supporting male lead role, as a cop in one of the two parallel universes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Son Seok Gu, The King: Eternal Sovereign

Park Shin Hye Lounges in Modern Salon for Fall MOJO.S.PHINE Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2019 by ockoalaJune 12, 2019
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Summer is underway but K-actress Park Shin Hye is ready to tease the fall season already in a new pictorial. She’s modeling four new dresses from the MOJO.S.PHINE brand against a backdrop that’s described as a modern take on the 17th century salon. It feels more mid-century (20th) to me and the outfits are all really cute. The dazzling pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

TW-singer Ah Xiang Caught Deep Kissing Rumored Mistress Cheryl Hsieh in Public Escalating Cheating Scandal

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 12, 2019 by ockoalaJune 13, 2019
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Taiwan now has it’s “car” cheating incident to join HK-ent with the spring 2019 scandal of singer Andy Hui cheating on his long time wife-partner Sammi Hui with rising actress Jacqueline Wong. Singer and variety star Ah Xiang (Andy Chan) was snapped on the streets of Taipei kissing long rumored mistress also variety star Cheryl Hsieh. She walked out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Scnadal

Yeo Jin Gu, IU, and P.O. Welcome the Undead in 3rd Teaser for Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 12, 2019 by ockoalaJune 12, 2019
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Summer is travel season and also the 7th month of the year is known as ghost month in certain Asian cultures so the arrival of tvN supernatural drama Hotel Del Luna feels especially timely. It takes over from the first season of Arthdal Chronicles in a few weeks and the production released a third teaser today that’s so perfectly moody. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU, P.O.

TW-actor Jasper Liu Back to Boy Next Door Heading to Milan for Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 12, 2019 by ockoalaJune 12, 2019
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TW-actor Jasper Liu (Liu Yi Hao) was snapped at the airport this week heading to Italy for a fashion show at the invitation of a couture house. It’s truly incredible how far this young man turned solid leading actor has come in his nearly decade long career. Starting out as a model thanks to his height and versatile looks, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Liu Yi Hao

First Look at jTBC Youth Drama The Moment of 18 with Ong Seung Woo and Kim Hyang Gi

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2019 by ockoalaJune 11, 2019
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This is a surprising choice of drama to air on cable network jTBC more known for its more serious fare. The network is airing in July the youth drama The Moment of 18 which will star rookie actor Ong Seung Woo formerly of Wanna One and Produce 101 fame with award winning young movie actress Kim Hyang Gi. At first … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Hyang Gi, Ong Seung Woo, The Moment of 18

Yoon Shi Yoon and Jung In Sun Cast in Upcoming tvN Drama Psychopath Diary

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2019 by ockoalaJune 11, 2019
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Cable network tvN keeps chugging along and this week announced a new drama for the fall. The drama is called Psychopath Diary and is from the PD of Dear Husband of 100 Days and the writer of Pied Piper and Liar Game. K-actor Yoon Shi Yoon is in talks for the male lead, playing an ordinary super nice guy office … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung In Sun, Psychopath Diary, Yoon Shi Yoon

Shin Se Kyung Holds a Book and Writes in First Solo Stills from MBC Sageuk Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2019 by ockoalaJune 10, 2019
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The currently airing Wed-Thurs MBC drama Spring Night is growing on me so I’m less pressed for it to finish and romance sageuk Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung to take over. I was initially bored senseless by the story in Spring Night but found the acting beautifully restrained and now the story is picking up the drama has that nice … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, Shin Se Kyung

Kim Soo Hyun Lands First Endorsement Deal for DPC Skincare Three Weeks Prior to Military Discharge

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2019 by ockoalaJune 10, 2019
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There have been a handful of big name K-actor military discharges in the first half of 2019 including Lee Min Ho and Ji Chang Wook but this one will be the most high profile among the industry production and veterans. Kim Soo Hyun will be finished with his military service on July 1 and his return has all the pundits … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Idols Jisoo of Blackpink and 2PM’s Nickhun Will Have Special Roles in tvN Sageuk Arthdal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2019 by ockoalaJune 10, 2019
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This is just weird casting news, both in timing and the stars selected, but then again the drama in question is super weird too so maybe it all makes sense in its own way. Idol Jisoo of the girl group Blackpink and boy group 2PM‘s Nickhun are revealed to have a special role in Arthdal Chronicles, which has also wrapped … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Jisoo, Nickhun

Lee Seung Gi Posts Selfie to Thank Fans on His 15th Debut Anniversary

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2019 by ockoalaJune 9, 2019
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Has it been 15 years, really? Legit blew my mind to think nation’s son (or son-in-law) Lee Seung Gi has been in the entertainment industry for 15 years and counting this week. He posted a selfie last week to thank fans for this milestone as be debuted on June 5, 2004 at the age of 17 years with the song … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

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