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Sung Joon and Lim Ji Yeon in Talks for KBS Bar Themed Rom-com Mojito

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 18, 2017 by ockoalaMay 17, 2017
Actors posing at a formal event.

KBS is brewing up a love and libations drama that’s right up my alley, and with a cute name for a drink I adore. Mojito is on the menu for the network and has stirred up the combination of Sung Joon and Lim Ji Yeon as the leads. The drama is about a chaebol heir who gets anxious at night … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lim Ji Yeon, Mojito, Sung Hoon

A King Loves Releases New Stills with Leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
Two characters in traditional attire outdoors.

I’m cautiously optimistic about pre-produced sageuk A King Loves since it’s adapted from a novel so the story structure has less chance of falling apart. But that optimism is also tempered with plenty of K-dramas failing even on adapting well-written works, not to mention I’m really not liking male lead Im Shi Wan‘s sageuk look. It’s not all on a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona

Rain Guests on Good Friend Lee Bum Soo’s Superman is Back and Would Love to Have Cute Baby with Wife Kim Tae Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
Family interactions and playful moments captured.

Celeb siblings So Eul and Da Eul are two of the cutest kids in the daddy takes charge variety show Superman is Back. Their daddy is beloved veteran leading man Lee Bum Soo who is prolific in his movie and drama career so clearly knows many people in the industry. For their final episode on the show, Lee Bum Soo’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Tae Hee, Lee Bum Soo, Rain, Superman is Back

First Movie Teaser for Real Turns Kim Soo Hyun Into Noir Action Hero

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
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This wasn’t what I expected but definitely looks cool and a nice new evolution in the Kim Soo Hyun acting repertoire. The first movie teaser is here for summer thriller movie Real, billed as a noir piece but now looks more like an action flick. I’m thinking Oldboy crossed with a gangster movie, with plenty of sleek and sultry scenes … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Sung Min, Real, Sulli, Sung Dong Il

Suzy and Lee Jong Seok Wear Couples Outfits in BTS Pic From While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
Two people making peace signs in matching outfits.

Hopes are high, and usually that’s where dreams go to die but I’m inclined to give this one a shot at bringing in viewers. Upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping pairs together successful screenwriter Park Hye Ryun of Pinocchio, I Hear Your Voice, and Dream High fame with PD Oh Choong Hwan who directed Doctors and You From … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

tvN Schedules Broadcast of Bride of the Water God for July 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2017 by ockoalaMay 18, 2017
Five individuals posing in stylish outfits.

A slew of failed novel/manhwa adaptations in recent years hasn’t dimmed K-dramas preference for this genre, nor has it dimmed my interest whenever there is an adaptation based on the source material story. The timing has been set for the historical fantasy to modern fantasy setting transferred K-drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God, one of the most well … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

KBS Variety Drama The Best Hit Teases with Throwback Musician Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2017 by ockoalaMay 16, 2017
Group of friends having fun outdoors.

I don’t know what the conceptual going on is happening in the first promo pictures for variety drama The Best Hit but anything with Yoon Si Yoon automatically takes on an adorable tint for me. The KBS drama will air in June in the Fri-Sat time slot, the first for the network since Producer back in 2015, and KBS will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, KIm Min Jae, Lee Se Young, The Best Hit, Yoon Si Yoon

Sung Yuri Marries Pro Golfer Ahn Sung Hyun This Past Weekend in Surprise Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2017 by ockoalaMay 15, 2017
Couple sharing a tender moment, holding flowers.

I’m so glad I cover dating and weddings in my blog otherwise I seriously can’t even remember who got married with so many nuptials in recent months. Actor Ahn Se Ha married his high school girlfriend sweetheart this past weekend which was covered by the media and attended by K-stars, but on the very quiet side former idol turned actress … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dating, Married, Sung Yuri, Wedding

Dispatch Snaps Pictures of Yoochun Cozy with Fiance on a Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2017 by ockoalaMay 15, 2017
Two people in a close embrace indoors.

Dispatch is either bored or out of K-couples to out because it’s target this week is a star that has already confirmed his dating status. The tabloid caught disgraced idol-actor Yoochun on a date with his fiance, looking chill and casual as can be. I can totally image K-netizens annoyed as heck with his laissez-faire composure and smoking a cigarette … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Wedding, Yoochun

New Stills Showcase Love Triangle of Leads Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin, and Lee Dong Gun in Seven Days Queen

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2017 by ockoalaMay 14, 2017
Couple gazing at each other by a waterfall.

Oh boy does this look majorly cute to start and way to depressing a likely ending. New drama stills and teaser have arrived for sageuk love triangle drama Seven Days Queen based on the real life story of Queen Dangyeon. I’m certain that queen’s life as a queen for 7 days isn’t nearly as swoony K-drama romantic in angst as … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Dong Gun, Park Min Young, Seven Days Queen, Yeon Woo Jin

Fall 2017 OCN Drama Black Focuses on the Grim Reaper

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2017 by ockoalaMay 13, 2017
Man in stylish suit and wide-brimmed hat.

I gotta give screenwriter Kim Eun Sook and actor Lee Dong Wook equal credit for creating the first and now vividly memorable impression of what a modern day Grim Reaper looks like in Korean culture. Goblin the drama may be centered around the immortal general turned goblin but the secondary character of the Grim Reaper was just as creatively rendered. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black

Hyun Bin Attends Ahn Se Ha’s Wedding Styled Just Like a Movie Leading Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2017 by ockoalaMay 14, 2017
Man in suit walking near a vehicle.

First off a big congratulations for very recognizable Korean character actor Ahn Se Ha on his wedding this weekend! He joins the very jam-packed K-star wedding march of 2017 and even though he’s not a leading man but in every drama or movie I’ve seen where he played a part he’s always been spot on and an invaluable team player. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ahn Se Ha, Hyun Bin, Wedding

MBC 50-episode Drama Bad Thief Good Thief Premieres this Weekend

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2017 by ockoalaMay 13, 2017
Four characters from a dramatic series.

This weekend is the arrival of new long weekend drama Bad Thief Good Thief, adding a thriller-esque element to the traditional weekend family drama fare. There’s a long childhood portion so those wanting to watch leads Ji Hyun Woo, Seohyun, Kim Ji Hoon, and Im Joo Eun will have to wait a few more weeks but hopefully the childhood portion … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bad Thief Good Thief, Im Joo Eun, Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Hoon, Seohyun

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