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IU in Serious Talks for Hong Sisters Upcoming tvN Fantasy Drama Hotel De Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2019
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My love-hate relationship with the Hong Sisters continues, with too much baggage for it to ever delve into straight up loathing but honestly I’m just along for the curiosity rather than optimism of a well-written drama ahead. The two ladies continue to rummage up interesting ideas, much like they tried with their last drama Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey) adapting The Journey … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong sisters, Hotel De Luna

Teaser for jTBC Adaptation of Legal High with Jin Goo and Seo Eun Soo Captures the Silly Aura of Original

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2019
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The first teaser is out for the jTBC Fri-Sat drama Legal High and it totally made me smile. The sparring between leads Jin Goo and Seo Eun Soo is exactly the same vibe as in the original with Sakai Masato and Aragaki Yui, makes me want to rewatch the original and make time for the K-version. With Jin Goo being … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Legal High, Seo Eun Soo

Film Industry Rumors that Kim Woo Bin is Returning with Historical Crime Movie, His Agency States No Return Planned at This Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2019
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There was a spurt of excitement followed by tempered expectations with news of K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s return to acting. He’s been on a work hiatus for going on two years now since early 2017 due to cancer treatments that are reportedly successful and he’s in remission. He’s been spotted last year vacationing in Hawaii with good friend Lee Jong … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Jin Woo Figures Out the End Game in Episode 13 of Memories of Alhambra as Ratings Stay Steady in 9% Range

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2019
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I feel like all that needs to be dissected about Memories of Alhambra is over and done with, the flaws and strengths remain at what it is and it’s just riding the train for the final four episodes to see how the writer resolves everything. I’ve never seen a drama where one lead has had to hard carry the entire … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Memories of Alhambra

Park Min Young and Lee Jun Ki Hang Out With Fellow Namoo Actors at 15th Annual Family Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2019
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I still remember the whiplash that was Lee Jun Ki and Park Min Young working together on variety show My Ear’s Candy from two years ago. From the fans excited with their wonderful voice chemistry from the show to the anger when it was revealed that Lee Jun Ki was dating fellow Namoo Actors colleague Jeon Hye Bin in real … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Do Ji Won, Lee Jun Ki, Park Min Young

Kim Tae Ri Up for Sci-fi K-movie Lightning Ship Opposite Song Joong Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2019
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It’s been a busy day for casting drama casting new and now there’s a big movie offer to stir up excitement. K-actress Kim Tae Ri is following up her huge 2018 starring in the highest rated cable K-drama of the year Mr. Sunshine with a movie back to her movie roots. She got her start in the high profile arthouse … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lightning Ship, Song Joong Ki

Encounter OTP Strengthen Emotional Commitment in Episodes 11-12 as Wolves Circle Closer to Wreck Their Happiness

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2019
Couple walking hand-in-hand in the park.

This week’s episodes 11-12 of Encounter (Boyfriend) felt like a slow leisurely walk much like the one Jin Hyuk and Soo Hyun went on when he gave her the couple rings. These two are very mellow people and their romance feels like an old marriage couple acting like two fresh-faced kids. It’s not a diss because I adore their sincerity … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter

Yoo In Na and Lee Dong Wook are Classic K-drama Opposites Attract in Posters and Promos for Touch Your Heart

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Couple poses, comedic romantic drama poster.

I feel like the ending in Goblin, the third go-around for the second leads Yoo In Na and Lee Dong Wook, can function as the set up for these two to reunite in upcoming tvN romance Touch Your Heart. It’s basically taking their actress and uptight cop character and changing him into an uptight lawyer now lol. The posters, new … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Dong Wook, Touch Your Heart, Yoo In Na

Ahn Hyo Seob Offered Park Bo Young’s Leading Man Role in tvN K-drama Abyss

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2019
Portraits of a young man and woman.

As one of the K-ent’s fast rising young leading men, Ahn Hyo Seob made one smart choice last year by dropping the meh Clean With Passion for Now and taking on the second male lead delightfully loveable role in Thirty But Seventeen. Now he’s up for the leading man role opposite Park Bo Young in the upcoming physical looks switching … Continue reading →

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

Ha Ji Won in Talks to Join Yoon Kye Sang in Screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee’s Upcoming jTBC Drama Chocolate

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
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What was a double good news just one day ago is now a home run if both in discussion leads accept. K-actress Ha Ji Won has been offered the female lead in jTBC healing romance drama Chocolate and I seriously could not be happier. She’s considering the offer and her schedule is open after dropping out of now DOA action … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Yoon Kye Sang

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are Rumored to be Dating, Both Sides Deny Reports

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Celebrity couple taking a selfie together.

Well this is an interesting news story to wake up to. K-ent is reporting that Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are dating after a netizen posted online about seeing the two at a golf course in Los Angeles. The sighting was the two walking at the country club and then having a meal with Son Ye Jin’s parents, with … Continue reading →

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

Moon Geun Young Glowing and Healthy at Promos for Variety Show The Secret and Private Lives of Animals

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Person holding a penguin plush toy.

It’s a new year and for the first time in two years K-actress Moon Geun Young will be back on the small screen. She’s participating in variety program The Secret and Private Lives of Animals which was filmed late last year and looks to involve adorable penguins. I’m thrilled to see her returning to the entertainment world albeit in a … Continue reading →

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Yoon Kye Sang in Talks for Screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee’s Upcoming Healing Romance Drama Chocolate

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
Man in a suit sitting thoughtfully on chair.

Yayyyyy, it’s a double good news release day with the return of a K-drama screenwriter I love paired with a male lead that I also love. Yoon Kye Sang has been offered the male lead for writer Lee Kyung Hee‘s next drama titled Chocolate. Lee Kyung Hee has great dramas such as Thank You, Nice Guy, I’m Sorry I Love You, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chocolate, Yoon Kye Sang

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