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tvN Holds Press Conference for Mon-Tues Drama Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2018
Group of four smiling with raised fists

The teasers for Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter are all so cute, bright and cheerful I wonder why the leads didn’t bring the same mood to the press conference held this week. Everyone was dressed so fuddy duddy especially lead actress Moon Chae Won. Her dress is a dizzying sack and her shoes must be burned I loath the V-cut … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Mina, Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter, Moon Chae Won, Seo Ji Hoon, Yoon Hyun Min

Park Shi Hoo Confirms TV Chosun Mystery Thriller Drama Babel

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2018
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The return of Park Shi Hoo back to the small screen has not gone from who would cast him to a certain nonchalance that he’s getting another project. Basically K-ent made it frequent enough that now it feels normal that he’s getting yet another role, this next one on cable network TV Chosun in the legal thriller romance called Babel. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Babel, Jang Hee Jin, Kim Ji Hoon, Park Shin Hoo

Contrasting Official Posters for Memories of Alhambra Bring Romance and Suspense

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2018
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I like what the poster designer was going for in the two official posters for tvN fantasy romance drama Memories of Alhambra but am peeved that the execution wasn’t up to par. The drama has a fantasy element after the two leads meeting in Spain and the posters foreshadow the strange phenomenon befalling the two leads. One poster shows the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Memories of Alhambra, Park Shin Hye

Modern China’s Most Famous Wuxia Novelist Louis Cha Passes Away at 94 Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2018
Author with "Legends of the Condor Heroes" book.

I know so many people who can date themselves by which drama version of a Louis Cha (Jin Yong) novel adaptation they consider the best, which is usually the first one they watched and couldn’t stop watching thereby becoming a fan for life. Someone born in the 70’s grew up with the TBV iconic 80’s versions, those born in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Duke of Mount Deer, Jin Yong, Legend of the Condor Heroes, Louis Cha, Return of the Condor Heroes, Smiling Proud Wanderer

100 Days My Prince with D.O. and Nam Ji Hyun Ends as 4th Highest Rated tvN Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2018
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It took me a little longer than usual to write about recently wrapped Mon-Tues tvN sageuk romance drama 100 Days My Prince (Dear Husband of 100 Days) and not for lack of success of this drama. The series ended with a time slot high of 14.412% and also on average is the fourth highest rated tvN drama of all time … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 100 Days My Prince, D.O., Nam Ji Hyun

Yoon Eun Hye and Chun Jung Myung Attend Press Conference for MBN Drama Fluttering Warning

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2018
Two presenters shaping a heart with hands

Today is Wednesday October 31, Halloween for those celebrating and also the premiere date of new Wed-Thurs cable drama Fluttering Warning on MBN. It probably wouldn’t have gotten as much press but for starring famous drama leads Yoon Eun Hye and Chun Jung Myung. I’m there for the cutie pies and also for the classic Hallyu fake relationship between top … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Jung Myung, Fluttering Warning, Yoon Eun Hye

Chinese Actresses Showcase Throwback Beauty in Period Pictorials

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2018
Woman in red dress by vintage furniture.

I love gorgeous stars and throwback fashion, and when the two are combined together it’s too pretty not to share. The Chinese actresses are still hewing closer to retaining their own individuality and unique beauty rather than converging towards a homogenized norm that is happening too much in K-ent, and with the different types comes more creativity in pictorials. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Angelababy, Crystal Liu, Li Bing Bing, Sun Li

Kim So Hyun Fresh and Lovely in White at 2018 Fall Seoul Fashion Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2018
Young woman in white outfit smiling.

The second half of is chock full of news and new projects with the current IT crop of grown up famous Korean drama child actresses. We have Nam Ji Hyun in cable hit 100 Days My Prince, Kim Yoo Jung returning in jTBC drama Clean With Passion For Now, and news that Kim Sae Ron is considering the second season … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim So Hyun

Traditional Chinese Wedding Attire Fuses with Old World Austrian Charm at Tang Yan and Luo Jin’s Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2018
Bride and groom surrounded by floating balloons.

There aren’t a lot of pictures from Tang Yan and Luo Jin‘s Sunday October 28th wedding in Vienna, Austria, guests were not allowed to bring cell phones or cameras and given instant cameras at the event instead. Reportedly the ceremony picture and video rights have been taken by a major Chinese broadcaster. A few pre-wedding pictures and location snaps have … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Luo Jin, Ming Dao, Tang Yan

Nam Ji Hyun in Esquire Korea Discussing 15 Years in K-ent From Child Actress to Female Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2018
Profile of a woman leaning against a wall.

I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since K-actress Nam Ji Hyun debuted in the early Hallyu says as one of the child actress wunderkinds. She’s navigated the path to adulthood both in her personal and professional life with grace and smarts, never getting into any scandals and always picking worthwhile projects. Her first adult role in the ensemble weekender … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Nam Ji Hyun

Jeon Ji Hyun a Perfect Mix of Flowing Hair and Chic Outfit at Stonehenge Jewelry Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2018
Woman in stylish outfit near glass doors.

K-actress Jeon Jin Hyun made an appearance at the Stonehenge jewelry brand event and it was a case of the model overshadowing the merchandise. Covering this perennially stylish actress provides cues to aging gracefully – pick a look that works and stick with it and do so with confidence and impeccable fashion taste. Without the latter it just looks stale … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Kim Yoo Jung is a Plucky Hot Mess in First Teaser for Clean With Passion for Now

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2018
Smiling girl in various outfits and settings.

I am on the spectrum closer to OCD than comfortable mess so it’s going to be an uphill battle for me to like the female lead in upcoming jTBC drama Clean With Passion For Now. If her journey towards love also includes a journey to improving her hygiene and tidy living habits that’ll be a double reason to watch.  I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Clean with Passion for Now, Kim Yoo Jung, Song Jae Rim, Yoon Kyun Sang

Song Seung Heon Remains Top Notch Eye Candy in New Arena Korean Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2018
Man in suits, diverse poses and settings.

The lamentation of Dramafever’s demise has brought about memories of falling down the K-drama rabbit hole and mine was Song Seung Heon. Back when I didn’t realize he was such a limited actor I was inexplicably hooked by him in Autumn in My Heart, still my guiltiest of guilty pleasures. I mean, they weren’t actually brother and sister, so it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Seung Heon

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