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Ishihara Satomi Takes on Medical Role for TBS J-dorama Unnatural by Screenwriter of We Married as a Job

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2017
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2018 is still a bits away but I’m already gearing up to check back into J-doramas thanks to a certain adorable charming actress diving into a new project that interests me. After her rumored boyfriend Yamashita Tomohisa put on his white coat (for the third time) in this summer’s highest rated J-dorama with Code Blue 3, it’s Ishihara Satomi‘s turn … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Ishihara Satomi, Unnatural

Zheng Shuang Lands Coveted Leading Lady Role in C-remake of You From Another Star

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2017
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C-ent goes through It Girls like a fast speed conveyor belt and in recent two years Zheng Shuang has settled from her in every C-drama heyday to breaks between projects. This year she had the C-drama Rush to the Dead Summer with Cheney Chen and there are filmed C-dramas slated for 2018 but none have been top of the buzz … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged You From Another Star, Zheng Shuang

K-stars Descend on the Red Carpet of the 2017 Busan International Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2017
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If there is just one fashion slayer on the red carpet for a Korean entertainment event then I’m a happy camper, even better if it happens to be one of my beloveds. The opening night of the 2017 Busan International Film Festival, the Korean equivalent of Cannes, went off without a hitch and with plenty of star power. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Han Hyo Joo, Jang Dong Gun, Jo Jin Woong, Kim Hae Sook, Kim Jae Wook, Kim Rae Won, Lee Tae Im, Minho, Moon Geun Young, Seo Shin Ae, Son Ye Jin, Song Il Gook, Yoo In Young, Yoon Kye Sang, Yoona

Liu Shi Shi Does Romantic Safari Chic for Elle China August Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2017
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C-actress Liu Shi Shi debuted a short shaggy tipped haircut in recent months and the verdict is mixed on the look for this very delicate classic beauty. I love the intent and desire to change things up but find the exact style of her short shag not particularly well snipped. Maybe a professional hair stylist can explain why it’s very … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Liu Shi Shi

tvN Drama This Life is Our First Hits a Home Run in Narrative and Acting Awesomeness Right Off the Bat

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2017
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My favorite new K-drama is here and Mon-Tues will be owned by tvN‘s cohabitation rom-com This Life is Our First. As suspected when I heard the premise and saw the first promos, this is the K-version of hit J-dorama Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu (We Married as a Job or the literal translation title of Runaway is Ashamed But … Continue reading →

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

MBC Mon-Tues Drama Two Cops with Jo Jung Seok and Hyeri Hold Script Reading

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2017
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I see the casting for the upcoming MBC drama Two Cops and deciding to be optimistic I notice the reunion of a bunch of Answer Me alums. Leading lady Hyeri from Answer Me 1988 gets to work with supporting leads Hoya and Lee Si Eun from Answer Me 1997. If all three bring the same level of heart and acting … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hoya, Hyeri, Jo Jung Seok, Lee Si Eun, Two Cops

Jung Hae In Shines in While You Were Sleeping and Early Days Elle Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2017
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As a relative unknown still in the K-drama world, I hope his currently well-received turn in SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping gives Jung Hae In the exposure he needs to finally bump up one more league in recognition. I’ve been a fan since his first drama Bride of the Century playing Lee Hong Ki’s younger brother, and last … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jung Hae In

While You Were Sleeping and Hospital Ship Find Ratings Parity with Mad Dog an Improvement Over Manhole

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2017
Romantic, medical, and action K-drama collage

It feels like the kiddos have headed to the playground and finally there are three adults ready to rumble. This week’s new arrival Wed-Thurs insurance fraud investigation drama Mad Dog on KBS premiered to 5.5% AGB nationwide rating, which is very low but a notable improvement over the 1.9% its predecessor Manhole got on its final episode. The fun is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hospital Ship, Mad Dog, While You Were Sleeping

Yoon Kyun Sang and Jung Hye Sung Offered Lead Roles in SBS Mon-Tues Cop Drama Doubtful Victory

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2017
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Yoon Kyun Sang‘s hot streak shows no sign of abating and good for him to keep up the consistent work offers. This year he’s done sageuk Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People and is currently doing another season of variety show Three Meals a Day with his veteran hyungs Eric and Lee Seo Jin. He was reportedly mulling over … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doubtful Victory, Jung Hye Sung, Yoon Kyun Sang

KBS Wed-Thurs Drama Mad Dog Saddled with Incompetently Awful Posters and Premieres This Wednesday

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2017
Drama series poster featuring five characters.

There is such an extreme lack of poster making talent that went into premiering this Wednesday KBS drama Mad Dog I’m actually interested in checking it out now. The drama posters look like it was made by a middle schooler learning photoshop and is all the more entertaining because of it. How else to sell a drama about an insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong Soo Hyun, Jo Jae Yoon, Kim Hye Sung, Mad Dog, Ryu Hwa Young, Woo Do Hwan, Yoo Ji Tae

Second Episode of Witch’s Court Catches Up to Ratings Leader SBS Drama Temperature of Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2017
Two Korean drama posters featuring different couples.

There’s been interesting movement in the Mon-Tues time slot competition and in a way I didn’t expect. The second episode airing of KBS legal drama Witch’s Court garnered 9.5% AGB nationwide ratings, putting it basically neck-to-neck with ratings lead Temperature of Love on SBS which got 8.8% and 10.3% respectively for episodes 15 and 16. MBC preempted new arrival 20th … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Temperature of Love, Witch's Court

Park Shin Hye to Make Cameo in SBS Mon-Tues Drama Temperature of Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2017
Smiling woman in a black coat indoors.

The somnambulant progress of SBS Mon-Tues drama Temperature of Love is about to get a much needed but likely too brief sizzle shot. Actress Park Shin Hye will be making a cameo appearance in the drama as a favor to screenwriter Ha Myung Hee after they worked on the highly rated Doctors together last year. Park Shin Hye will be rearranging … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Shin Hye, Temperature of Love

Kim Ha Neul Pregnant with First Child with Husband of Nearly Two Years

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2017
Thoughtful woman holding an apple indoors.

I thought the K-actresses baby juggernaut train of 2017 was over as the babies have started to arrive and there are plenty of known buns in the over nearly delivery. Looks like we have a late passenger on the train but there’s still plenty of room for Kim Ha Neul to announce that she’s expecting her first child with her … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Kim Ha Neul

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