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Ji Chang Wook and Won Jin Ah are Encased in Ice and Angst in New Poster and Previews for Melting Me Softly

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 31, 2019
Group of people around ice-encased couple.

The first poster for tvN drama Melting Me Softly was all romance, focusing on leads Ji Chang Wook and Won Jin Ah in quiet repose. The second poster brings out the whole kit and caboodle, or the cast I mean, and pivots into the more comedic aspects of the central predicament. The leads were cryogenically frozen for 20 years instead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Melt Me Softly, Won Jin Ah

Netflix Gets into TW-dramas with Big Name Leads Chris Wu, Joseph Chang, Jasper Liu, and Alyssa Chia

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2019
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Streaming behemoth Netflix hasn’t just gotten into K-dramas, it’s doing a concerted effort with TW-dramas as well and this winter season there will be three exciting offerings available to subscribers. Nowhere Man stars Joseph Chang as a death row inmate who finds out his son has been kidnapped so attempts to escape the prison and finds himself caught up in … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jasper Liu, Joseph Chang

Joo Sang Wook and Cha Ye Ryun Share Sweet Family Portraits with baby Daughter

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2019
Family together on a balcony, joyful moment.

Summer of 2019 has been utter catastrophe for K-ent romance, with two high profile divorces book ending the season. So let’s head into fall with something sweet and comforting to gaze upon, namely the happy family of three portraits released by married couple Joo Sang Wook and Cha Ye Ryun with their baby daughter. She was born a year ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Joo Sang Wook

Roy Qiu Battles the Undead in Cameo Laden Horror Comedy TW-movie The 9th Precinct

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 31, 2019
Four characters in a supernatural investigation.

It’s the end of ghost month already but one more supernatural movie is hitting the screens this weekend with The 9th Precinct. Even without it starring my fave Roy Qiu it still looks scary cool but with Roy as the earnest cop assigned to the ghostly 9th precinct it’s one I’ll be on the lookout for when it hits streaming. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chris Wu, Ivy Shao, Roy Qiu, Sonia Sui, The 9th Precinct

Gong Hyo Jin is an Earnest Neighborhood Bar Owner in Poster for KBS Drama When the Camellia Blooms

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2019
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The metaphor for Gong Hyo Jin‘s character name Dong Baek being the camellia flower is carried over in the drama title When the Camellia Blooms. She’s not very confident and rather unsure of herself so her blooming happens after she gets involved with the three male leads in various ways, with Kang Ha Neul based on the first teaser being … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, When the Camellia Blooms

Eric and Jung Yumi Turn Down K-drama Remake of Que Sera Sera, Rising Actor Wi Ha Joon in Talks for Male Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 31, 2019
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This is a bummer for fans of the original but a chance for something entirely different. Eric and Jung Yumi, who have worked together two times before, were in talks to reunite again on the remake of their own hit drama Que Sera Sera from 2007. Unfortunately both have passed on the remake due to scheduling issues but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eric, Que Sera Sera, Wi Ha Joon

Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun are Twin Beauties in First Posters for KBS Drama The Tale of Nokdu

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 31, 2019
Two characters in traditional attire portrait.

Dang, the boy and the girl are both so pretty! The first character posters are out for the KBS sageuk drama The Tale of Nokdu based on a popular manhwa. Starring Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun, it’s the classic (in manga world) cross-dressing romance that has entertained viewers many times before with trendy dramas like Moonlight Drawn by … Continue reading →

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

Kim Nam Gil, Kim Dong Wook, and Jang Nara Win Best Acting Prizes at the 2019 Seoul International Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 29, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 28, 2019
Man in tuxedo and woman in black dress.

I can’t believe it’s been 14 years now since the then upstart and rather random Seoul International Drama Awards started. The 2019 ceremony was held this week in Seoul, of course, and the winners from the K-drama side was Fiery Priest for top excellence drama followed by Dr. Prisoner. In the acting categories, Kim Dong Wook and Kim Nam Gil … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jang Nara, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Dong Wook, Kim Nam Gil, Lee Chung Ah

C-netizens Raise Eyebrow to Song Joong Ki’s First Post Divorce Sighting Wearing a Green Hat

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 29, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 28, 2019
Person enjoying a meal at a restaurant.

I’m just happy to see Song Joong Ki out and about but I certainly also did a double take and made a flying leap connection when I saw new pictures of him this week. His sageuk drama Arthdal Chronicles is coming back next weekend for season 3 but all the promos were done earlier in the summer for the first two … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Kim Soo Hyun to Cameo in Final Two Episodes of Hotel Del Luna to Support IU and Yeo Jin Gu

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 29, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 28, 2019
Smiling man in formal attire, promotional event.

Woah mommy and daddy combined levels of star power rolled into one. tvN drama Hotel Del Luna has broke 10% ratings already and generally averaged in the 8-9% range, a really great showing and probably the best Hong Sisters drama in years in both ratings and reviews. It’s brought in the wins without the big name star power, honestly IU … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU, Kom Soo Hyun, Yeo Jin Gu

Lee Jong Hyun Leaves CNBLUE After Scandal Involving Direct Messages to Sexy Youtuber

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 28, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 28, 2019
Two individuals posing for photos, one by the beach.

I mean, talk about being given a second, third, and even fifth chance and squandering it. There is something to be said about a leopard never changing its spots. K-idol Lee Jong Hyun of CNBLUE has announced that he is officially leaving the band after he got involved in another scandal this week.  A sexy and popular young female Youtuber … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Jong Hyun

Gu Hye Sun Posts Pictures with Beloved Pooch as Art Exhibit Wraps Up and She Donates All Proceeds

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 28, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 27, 2019
Woman smiling with a happy dog.

The initial media hurricane is over with the Gu Hye Sun and Ahn Jae Hyun divorce, likely due to both sides not using SNS and public statements to further fan the flames of rubbernecking interest. Ahn Jae Hyun has current variety shows and a new drama coming up while Gu Hye Sun published a book two months ago and recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gu Hye Sun

Suzy and Lee Seung Gi Ready for Action in New Still and Preview from SBS Drama Vagabond

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 28, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 27, 2019
Two people on a cliff by the ocean.

I’m so ready to go on an adventure with Lee Seung Gi as the titular SBS drama lead in Vagabond. Wherever he’s headed it looks gorgeously picturesque such as the latest stills from the overseas location shoot in Morocco. He’s got the seasoned and weathered angry look down pat as a stuntman searching for answers in a plane crash that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Vagabond

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