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Baek Jin Hee Shows Herself a Capable Juggler Opposite Daniel Choi in First Drama Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Two characters in a colorful, dramatic scene.

I didn’t think Jugglers could be a euphemism for someone who is good at handling multiple tasks, or maybe it’s that the K-drama is using the phrase incorrectly by making it a plural noun. But then I read the synopsis and realized SBS is using Jugglers correctly and there are more than one adept juggler in this other aside from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baek Jin Hee, Daniel Choi, Jugglers, Kang Hye Jung, Lee Won Geun

Color Finally at Play for K-stars Attending VLTN Pop Up Shop Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Three women in colorful outfits at event.

This was definitely one of the better fashion events for K-stars, not necessarily all the outfits but at least the attempt to break out of the vanilla norm. There was color and patterns and unique styles at the VLTN fashion pop-up shop event in Seoul last week. Green, red, pink, blue, and yellow all made appearances, along with patterns and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Eric, Irene, Lee Dong Wook, Park Hyung Sik, Seolhyun, Yoona

Lee Seung Gi in Fine Form for First Post-Military Pictorial for Star1

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Man in stylish winter outfit posing thoughtfully.

The first pictorial of any K-star returning from military service is always a combination of checking out if he’s gotten manlier and seeing how fast his buzz cut hair has grown in a few weeks. For Lee Seung Gi, it’s a resounding gorgeous on both counts for this Star1 pictorial, he’s really added an additional manly layer on top of … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Drama Stills and Previews for Next SBS Wed-Thurs Drama Nothing to Lose with Park Eun Bin and Yeon Woo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
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Looks like current SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping will saunter off to a long slumber after this week’s final two episodes, maybe the ratings will rise to break 10% but ultimately the drama is a disappointment for screenwriter Park Hye Ryun and the big name cast. Next week comes courtroom legal drama Nothing to Lose, which if it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Nothing to Lose, Park Eun Bin, Yeon Woo Jin

Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri of Upcoming Mr. Sunshine Attend Blue Dragon Handprint Ceremony with Other Winners

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Four actors at a promotional event.

Seeing this particular award-winning foursome of Korean actors and actresses together just makes me feel that one of these things is not like the others. Of course I mean Lee Byung Hun for being the multiple award-winning veteran and also much older than the rising young stars besides him Park So Dam, Park Jung Min, and Kim Tae Ri. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Park Jung Min, Park So Dam

Big Name K-stars Including Lee Seung Gi, Yoona, Suzy, Lee Jun Ki, and Park Shin Hye to Attend 2017 Asia Artist Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
Collage of popular Asian celebrities and groups.

This is a post solely to prep for this week’s Asia Artist Awards, thank to the star-studded line up that will be making an appearance either to present or to perform. On the acting stars alone it’s worth checking out – Lee Seung Gi will be making his first entertainment appearance since his military discharge two weeks ago, and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim Hee Sun, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Seung Gi, Namgong Min, Park Hae Jin, Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Ryu jun Yeol, Suzy, Yoona

Park Shin Hye at Coach Event in Seoul and Shares Favorite Drama Kiss Scene is Kim Rae Won in Doctors

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2017
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Park Shin Hye made another appearance for Coach, this time the location has moved from the brand’s NYC fashion show to Seoul for a store event last week. Like her Coach outfit at the NY show, her look was on the dark and heavy side with a leather jacket and green floral pattern dress underneath. I’ve figured out why so … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye

First Teaser for KBS Romance Black Knight Showcases the Beauty of Slovenia

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
Man in stylish jacket walking outdoors.

The first teaser is out for KBS drama Black Knight and it works primarily as a travel teaser to lure viewers to visit the location filming site of Slovenia. And hoping one runs into a smexy rich business played by Kim Rae Won, and invest in an amazing fall red coat as worn by Shin Se Kyung. Aside from these … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Knight, Kim Rae Won, Shin Se Kyung

Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki Deliver the Hit as tvN This Life is Our First Breaks 4% Ratings in Episode 10

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 12, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2017
Young couple with bunny filters outdoors.

I spent last weekend catching up on OCN fantasy thriller procedural Black and gushing all over it, but that’s like one amazing meal compared to the consistent afternoon snack that has been sustaining me for the last five weeks in tvN rom-com This Life is Our First (Because This is Our First Life). Last week’s episode 10 broke 4% ratings … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, This Life is Our First

Chen Qiao En is the Top Taiwan Star Earner Working in Mainland China Followed by Nicky Wu and Bolin Chen

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 12, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2017
Woman in blue outfit with accessories.

K-drama fans in the last year must’ve truly understood first hand the acquisition power of Mainland China in dictating the entertainment outputs of some of it’s neighbors. Folks in Taiwan have known that for decades but it’s taken an unofficial ban on K-dramas in K-pop in the last year due to the THAAD political beef to show how much Hallyu … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bolin Chen, Chen Qiao En, Joe Cheng, Nicky Wu, Wallace Huo

While You Were Sleeping Breakout Star Jung Hae In Lounges with Adorable Corgi in BTS Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 12, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2017
Young man cuddling a corgi dog indoors.

A lazy Sunday morning feels perfect for a chill post on While You Were Sleeping breakout star Jung Hae In, and the second runner up his onscreen corgi Robin. I like everything about WYWS good enough, but Jung Hae In is the only character and performance I love among the four leads. He’s not doing it because he’s the strongest … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, While You Were Sleeping

Lee Da Hae and Ryu Soo Young in Talks for Spring 2018 SBS Weekend Drama Good Witch

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 11, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2017
Smiling woman in pink dress at event.

While MBC is mired in a labor strike right now and dramas can’t even air, SBS is business as usual and the network is now casting into spring of 2018. K-ent is reporting that offers are out for Lee Da Hae to headline the next SBS long weekend drama tentatively called Good Witch (or Nice Evil Witch). This would be … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Good Witch, Lee Da Hae, Ryu Soo Young

TW-ent Explodes with Excitement Over News that Top Stars Jerry Yan and Lin Chi Ling Have Reunited as a Couple

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 11, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2017
Smiling couple posing for a photo together.

Taiwanese entertainment was due for some dating excitement this year after K-ent stole its thunder with 2017 filled with top K-star marriages and babies. This news is big enough to make up for a year of less exciting romance news than previous years – newspapers are reporting that the reunion of the decade just happened as Taiwan’s top model Lin … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Jerry Yan, Lin Chi Ling

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