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Lee Jun Ki and Seo Ye Ji are Both Rough and Tumble Lawless Lawyers in New Drama Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2018 by ockoalaApril 20, 2018
Collage of stylish individuals in various poses.

I can’t wait for Lawless Lawyer, it’s criminal how awesome this drama looks and each promo makes me salivate for more. It’s a smart gimmick to combine two popular genres, the gangster story and the legal thriller, and frankly this is very homespun that only K-dramas can pull off. The latest promo shows that the lawless lawyer title belongs not … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Lawless Lawyer, Lee Hye Young, Lee Jun Ki, Seo Ye Ji

Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young Hold Script Reading for tvN Drama Why Secretary Kim

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2018 by ockoalaApril 21, 2018
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I have solid hopes for upcoming tvN Wed-Thur drama Why Secretary Kim, it’s adapted from a same name webtoon and I like both leads Park Min Young and Park Seo Joon. It’s got a cute sounding premise of a long time capable secretary to a spoiled but decent hearted chaebol heir and the gradual transformation of their working relationship into … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Why Secretary Kim

K-actress Ham So Won Marries Aspiring C-idol 18 Years Her Junior After 6 Months Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2018 by ockoalaApril 19, 2018
Couple in wedding attire, smiling together.

Hoo boy is this an awkward wedding to cover, and honestly both of them seen like total attention lovers so this may be just what they were aiming for. That, and the usual we’re so in love speech, of course. Former Miss Korea 1997 contestant turned aspiring actress Ham So Won is making what may be her biggest news moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chen Hua, Ham So Won

Lee Sang Yoon and Lee Sung Kyung Exchange Looks in First Preview of tvN Drama About Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2018 by ockoalaApril 19, 2018
Drama poster: actors looking away from each other

I feel like tvN has a solid track record with the modern feel romance dramas, delivering hits that nicely capture the current tableau of what viewers think portrays love in this day and age. There’s a wistful longing air coupled with snappy dialogue, and of course the usual smart handsome man but now smart women who aren’t as shrewish as … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged About Time, Lee Sang Yoon, Lee Sung Kyung

The Leads of Wok of Love Stir Up Laughter with Plenty of Swagger

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2018 by ockoalaApril 19, 2018
Stylish man wearing sunglasses in various poses.

I can’t wait for the next SBS Mon-Tues drama Wok of Love (Greasy Melo), taking over the first week of May after Shall We Kiss First. It’s the return of Jang Hyuk to the fun role with a side of romance dished up with tasty Chinese cooking. He’s joined by leads Jung Ryeo Won and Junho as the trio hang … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Greasy Melo, Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo Won, Junho, Wok of Love

Lee Min Ki in Talks to Join Seo Hyun Jin for K-drama Remake of Beauty Inside

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2018 by ockoalaApril 18, 2018
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Looks like two popular cable network drama actors are pairing up for another quirky drama romance. Lee Min Ki has been offered the male lead role in the upcoming jTBC drama remake of the Korean movie Beauty Inside. If he accepts he will be joining Seo Hyun Jin who has carved our a niche as the strong willed drama leading … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beauty Inside, Lee Min Ki, Seo Hyun Jin

Park Bo Gum and Suzy Offered Leads for K-drama People of Incheon Airport

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2018 by ockoalaApril 18, 2018
Two smiling individuals in separate portraits.

I love these out-of-the-blue and random potential drama pairings, it makes for the most entertaining posts to write and see reactions of. K-ent is reporting that Park Bo Gum and Suzy have been offered the leads in the upcoming fall 2018 K-drama People of Incheon Airport. This drama is penned by the screenwriter of Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim who also … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Bo Gum, People of Incheon Airport, Suzy

Ha Yeon Seo and Suho are Decently Believable as Leads for K-drama Remake of Rich Man, Poor Woman

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2018 by ockoalaApril 18, 2018
Two individuals in a tense conversation.

The arrival of the K-drama remake of J-dorama Rich Man, Poor Woman is actually earlier than I thought, with the shortened title of Rich Man premiering on cable network MBN on May 9th. I’m relatively interested for various reasons, love for the original, enough time passing that it would be nice to revisit the story again in a different presentation, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Yeon Seo, KIm Ye Won, Oh Chang Suk, Rich Man, Rich Man Poor Woman, Suho

Baby-faced Go Ara and L Confer with Fellow Judge Sung Dong Il in First Stills for Miss Hammurabi

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2018 by ockoalaApril 17, 2018
Three judges discussing in a courtroom setting.

A big thanks to upcoming jTBC legal drama Miss Hammurabi for the Monday chuckles as the drama released the first official still showing the three leads exactly in character. Starring Go Ara, L (Kim Myung Soo) and Sung Dong Il, the drama is adapted from the same name novel about judges on the Seoul Eastern District Court and the cases … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Ara, L, Miss Hammurabi, Sung Dong Il

Lee Jun Ki Beats Up Thugs on the Pole and Tire Factory in New Lawless Lawyer Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2018 by ockoalaApril 17, 2018
Two men in suits among stacked tires.

Oh my god this drama is so turning into a Lee Jun Ki fan service work, which I would have no problems with in concept. The latest set of sleek and moody drama stills from upcoming tvN legal action drama Lawless Lawyer continues to emphasize the lawless side of Lee Jun Ki’s lawyer character, and if he were a superhero … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lawless Lawyer, Lee Jun Ki

Kim Ji Won and Lee Jong Seok Courted for 2018 K-drama See You Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2018 by ockoalaApril 17, 2018
Two smiling celebrities at a formal event.

Both of these young actors have come a long way since their sitcom days and may be reunited this year in an interesting drama project. Lee Jong Seok and Kim Ji Won have been offered the lead roles in the Netflix produced K-drama called See You Again. It’s described as a youth romance drama by the writer of Oh My … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Lee Jong Seok, See You Again

Rain is the Typical K-drama Leading Man Cop with a Gun in First Stills from Sketch

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2018 by ockoalaApril 16, 2018
Man aiming a gun in an action scene.

Who else has a sense of deja vu seeing the first drama stills from the upcoming jTBC supernatural-tinged police thriller Sketch. Of course the first stills are of leading man Rain but I legit felt like I was either seeing a more scruffy version of Rain’s character in Fugitive: Plan B or Rain photoshopped into one of the many pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Rain, Sketch

Seo Hyun Jin Considering the Female Lead Role in K-drama Version of Body Changing Movie The Beauty Inside

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 16, 2018 by ockoalaApril 16, 2018
Person holding a stylish handbag, wearing plaid outfit.

This is a good choice both for the production and for K-actress Seo Hyun Jin if she ends up accepting. She’s considering the lead role in the K-drama remake of the fantasy romance Korean movie The Beauty Inside, also known as the movie with half the Korean acting population doing cameos in. The movie had the male lead wake up … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Seo Hyun Jin, The Beauty Inside

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