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Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young Sport Matching Visuals at Press Conference for tvN Drama Her Private Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
Smiling duo forming heart at press event

While I’m not fond of Park Min Young‘s entire outfit and look at the press conference for upcoming tvN Wed-Thurs drama Her Private Life, I’m loving how Kim Jae Wook matches with her so well imma give this whole shindig a thumbs up. The leads along with supporting male lead Ahn Bo Hyun attended the press conference today though the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Bo Hyun, Her Private Life, Kim Jae Wook, Park Min Young

K-ent Golden Retriever Taecyeon Wins Military Exemplary Service Award, Good Boy Gets Deserving Pat on Head

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
Man posing next to an award plaque.

I’ve been charmed by Taecyeon ever since the big lunkhead barreled into the scene in Dream High and was as endearing a choice as the eventual male lead in that drama Kim Soo Hyun. His acting was sooooo stiff back then but he had so much earnest heart that reached through the screen, and since then he’s improved consistently as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Taecyeon

Jeon Ji Hyun Floats Like a Goddess at Rouge et Lounge Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
Woman with long hair and orange lipstick.

I serious have FOMO whenever I see Jeon Ji Hyun at an event. I rarely want to see a star in person, a long time blogging quirk that sets in when fangirling becomes a staple like sleeping, showering, and eating. But K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun still evokes the wonder in me, I am legit impressed with how she’s managed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin in Talks for K-drama with Scriptwriter of You From Another Star and Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 2, 2019
Man and woman posing on film premiere backdrop

Talk about a smart casting choice from two different angles. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are reportedly in talks to reunite for the next K-drama penned by the screenwriter Park Ji Eun of You From Another Star, Producers, and Legend of the Blue Sea. Binnie and Son Ye Jin are both seasoned big name stars so their casting is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Police Confirm Singer Roy Kim Also Participated in Hidden Camera Video Sharing Chat with Good Friend Jung Joon Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 2, 2019
Two presenters holding microphones on stage.

The other shoe has dropped for singer Roy Kim, who has been noticeably absent and laying low in all the recent scandals with Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and many other same generation male singers. The reason K-netz think he may also be involved is because he’s very good friends with Jung Joon Young in real life and it turns out … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jung Joon Young, Roy Kim

SBS Postpones Action Drama Vagabond with Lee Seung Gi and Suzy For September to Align with Netflix Airing Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Two characters from the series "Vagabond."

There’s a change to the airing schedule which doesn’t surprise me because it was getting way too close for there not to be a concerted effort to promote such a big budget high profile K-drama. SBS is delaying the airing of pre-produced action drama Vagabond from the schedule May 2019 premiere date to later in September of the same year. … Continue reading →

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

jTBC Political Drama Aide Holds Script Reading with Leads Lee Jung Jae and Shin Mina

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Actors gathered for a script reading session.

This has all the hallmarks of a good drama, being on cable with a serious political turn in this day and age where politics seem more than ever to play a role in daily lives. jTBC kicked off script reading for Aide starring Lee Jung Jae, Shin Mina, Kim Dong Joon, and Elliya Lee. Lee Jung Jae plays a top … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Aide, Elliya Lee, Kim Dong Joon

Shin Sung Rok in for K-drama Perfume, Go Jun Hee Out Amidst Rumors of Involvement in Chat Scandal

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Young man posing in striped shirt.

The casting winds are blowing quickly around K-drama Perfume. Last weekend Eric turned it out but this week the drama found a great next choice with Shin Sung Rok, who has confirmed and will be leading man in a romance drama so yay finally! He’s so versatile and a chameleon, even in one role able to essay so many nuanced … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Jun Hee, Perfume, Shin Sung Rok

Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob Pose With Prior Self Chalk Outlines in First Poster for Abyss

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2019
Couple lying on the ground in vibrant colors.

The first poster is out for fantasy K-drama Abyss, doing a physical transformation swap concept where the leads turn into the exact opposite forms of their prior selves. The poster creatively juxtaposes the transformation by putting Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob against the chalk outlines of their former selves. She’s shrunk in height and curves from statuesque beauty, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Park Bo Young

K-media Suspects Additional Three Members of Jung Joon Young’s Sex Video Sharing Chat are Singers Kangin and Jinwoon and Model Lee Chul Woo

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2019
Four male performers posing in stylish outfits.

If there was anyone who reacted decisively and took on full responsibility the quickest in the Seungri and Jung Joon Young scandals, it would be former BEAST/Highlight member Yong Jun Hyung. He admitted being a part of the hidden camera sex video sharing and has quit his idol group. Early in when the group chat first leaked on the media … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jinwoon, Jung Joon Young, Kangin, Lee Chul Woo, Seungri

Good Friends Song Joong Ki and Kwang Soo Surrounded by Female Fans Attending Manager’s Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2019
Group photo of eight smiling friends.

It’s hard for fans to not fangirl over a celebrity in person and it’s true even when the event has people who work in the entertainment industry. This weekend at the wedding of entertainer-actor Kwang Soo‘s long time manager, the actor and his good friend Song Joong Ki were in attendance and understandably mobbed by the ladies. The two pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kwang Soo

Yoona is Ladylike and Radiant at Chanel Pharrel Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2019
Young woman in stylish pink outfit waving.

Couture brand sponsored events have been fuglyville in recent weeks so it’s a nice visual treat to see one nice looking outfit make an entrance. Idol-actress Yoona attended the star-studded Chanel event in Seoul launching the Chanel collaboration with rapper Pharrell as well as the opening of a new flagship space in the city. Lots of K-stars were in attendance … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Yoona

IU Attends Press Conference for Movie Debut in Netflix Short Film Personal

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2019
Young woman in floral dress at event.

I’m a little surprised to hear that singer-actress IU has never been on the big screen before. She’s been in the industry for nearly ten years and I totally thought she would have done a movie by now, if not as the lead then as a supporting role like she did working her way up in dramas. Turns out she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged IU

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