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Kim Ji Won Cosplays Feral Forest Girl in Drama Stills for Arthdal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 25, 2019 by ockoalaApril 24, 2019
Young woman standing in a lush forest.

Third set is not the charm for me as my burgeoning excitement for upcoming tvN sageuk drama Arthdal Chronicles (Asadal Chronicle) took a pause with the release of first stills with female lead Kim Ji Won. I liked her a lot as the second female lead in Descendants of the Sun even though she wasn’t super believable as a medical … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Kim Ji Won

Ji Chang Wook Confirms Strong Woman Do Bong Soon Writer’s Upcoming Romance Drama Melt Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2019 by ockoalaApril 24, 2019
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Looks like K-actor Ji Chang Wook is not climbing aboard a spaceship headed for the star but will instead climb into a cryogenic pod to get frozen. The mere days from military discharge actor has confirmed his first army project as the K-drama Melt Me over the other offer to headline City of Stars. The drama is penned by the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Melt Me

Park Yoochun Retires from K-ent as CJE&S Terminates His Contract and Police Seek Arrest Warrant for Drug Use

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2019 by ockoalaApril 24, 2019
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The end of the road is near for Park Yoochun‘s current legal saga and it may be the last the public will hear of him going forward. After testing positive for meth during last week’s police investigation into alleged drug use after being ratted out by his also arrested former fiancee Hwang Hana, agency CJE&S has terminated its contract with … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

C-actress Fan Bing Bing Makes Entertainment Return Attending iQiyi Event in Beijing

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
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The comeback has officially started for C-actress Fan Bing Bing after the most extreme fall from grace last year I’ve ever seen out of C-ent. The former top movie actress and CF model in all of China found herself as the face of celebrity tax evasion in 2018 and became the poster child for the government to use to set … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Fan Bing Bing

C-ent Suspects Tang Yan is Pregnant with First Child with Husband Luo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 23, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
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There may be another addition to the C-actress baby watch group and it’s none other than married just last year Tang Yan. She tied the know in fall of 2018 with a lavish overseas fairy tale prince and princess themed wedding with frequent drama costar Luo Jin, and the two have remained lovey dovey since with plenty of affectionate moments … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Tang Yan

Park Yoochun Tests Positive for Drugs in Police Investigation

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 23, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
Two men, one speaking, one looking serious.

One does wonder why disgraced K-star Park Yoochun doth protest too much, even insofar as to hold a press conference tearfully proclaiming his innocence on drug use allegations. He of all people knew whether he used or not, and now he’s looking like a giant hypocrite liar on top of being an alleged drug user. Police have announced that Yoochun’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

Song Hye Kyo is all Glorious Legs and Hair in New Bazaar Shoe CF Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 23, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
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My attention is captivated 100% and loving every single picture in this just released Bazaar Korea pictorial featuring Song Hye Kyo and lots of pretty shoes and outfits. She’s clearly sporting extensions since in real life her hair is still shoulder length after lopping it off last year for tvN romance drama Encounter (Boyfriend) but the extra length and volume … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Ji Chang Wook Also Considering Rom-com K-drama Melt Me as Post Military Project

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
Man in a suit saluting on stage.

The drama casting agents are working overtime to land K-actor Ji Chang Wook and honestly I don’t blame them. He left for the military two years ago on a positive note with thriller drama The K2 and the cult hit Healer before that. He’s got the versatile repertoire of sageuk to family drama to action flick to melodrama and is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Melt Me

Her Private Life Tops the Drama Buzz Chart in Second Week and Hit SBS Drama The Fiery Priest Ends Entire Run in Second Spot

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 22, 2019
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There’s positive K-drama news to report this week, with the conclusion of SBS Fri-Sat drama The Fiery Priest going out strong hitting 22.0% AGB nationwide for the final hurrah. There’s likely going to be a sequel as well as the last scene was a prescient We Will Be Back note with plenty of laughs to go along. The Fiery Priest … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The Fiery Priest

Park Shin Hye is Pretty in White Attending Mamonde Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 21, 2019
Smiling person holding flowers and nail polish.

The colors of spring are nicely represented at K-actress Park Shin Hye‘s event this weekend for Mamonde skincare. She’s been the face of the brand for many years and the youthful collection found a great spokeswoman in her. She’s lightened her hair color even more for the spring but keeping it the short bob she’s sported since February. It’s cute … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Jang Dong Gun is a Rocking the Smexy and Hairy Sageuk Look in Drama Stills for Asadal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 24, 2019
Man with long hair wearing a fur coat.

The upcoming saguel drama Asadal Chronicles may not foster second male lead syndrome as much as antagonist shipping syndrome. The first pictures are out of Jang Dong Gun playing the head honcho baddie going up against Song Joong Ki‘s destined warrior king and my my my did my heart skip a beat when I saw his full bearded and flowing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Jang Dong Gun

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin Confirmed for You From Another Star and Legend of the Blue Sea Writer’s Next Romance Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 21, 2019
Man in leather jacket, woman in polka blouse

It’s time to rejoice or say meh depending on how you view this pairing. Top stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are confirmed for the upcoming romance drama by screenwriter Park Ji Eun who wrote You From Another Star, The Producers, and Legend of the Blue Sea. The drama will film overseas on the United States as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Hyun Bin Holds First Fan Meeting in 6 Years for Taiwan Fans and Promotes Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 20, 2019
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I think four months may just be the sufficient amount of time to get over hard loving and then hard hating a live watched drama experience. The feelings are so strong that the ending leaves an exhausted void and requires some distance to see if the opinions have changed after the initial rush. Objectively I still think Memories of Alhambra … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hyun Bin

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