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First Character Posters of Movie Version of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 29, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2017
Three characters from a fantasy drama poster.

The first character posters are out for the C-movie adaption of popular romance novel Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms. The C-movie has the English title Once Upon a Time while the C-drama which aired early this year had the English title Eternal Love, which makes it easier to distinguish but I prefer to use the common original … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, TW & C dramas | Tagged Crystal Liu, Eternal Love, Luo Jin, Once Upon a Time, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yan Yi Kuan, Yang Yang

Nam Ji Hyun in Talks to Join Ji Chang Wook in Suspicious Romance Formerly Called Beware of this Woman

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 29, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2017
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Here’s hoping third time’s the charm in the leading lady casting for upcoming SBS drama Suspicious Romance, formerly called Beware of this Woman or Be Careful of this Woman. Aside from the drama title change, the casting of the female lead is now onto the third iteration and I like this one a lot – Nam Ji Hyun has been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beware of this Woman, Ji Chang Wook, Nam Ji Hyun

Seo In Guk Enlists on March 28th for Mandatory Military Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 29, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2017
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So long for two years to the charming and hardworking Seo In Guk as he shipped out yesterday March 28th to enlist for his mandatory military service. His enlistment was done privately without fans or media present, and all we get is a blurry half face covered video chat still of him with newly buzzed hair. His enlistment was expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Seo In Guk

Cha Ye Ryun and Joo Sang Wook Will Tie the Knot in May 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 29, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2017
Smiling couple in formal attire sitting together.

Celebrity wedding news comes in pairs this week in K-ent, with 2017 shaping up like the wedding bonanza over in TW-ent last year. A day after Kim So Yeon and Lee Sang Woo announced their upcoming June wedding, also dating since last year couple Cha Ye Ryun and Joo Sang Wook shared news of their own impending nuptials. Joo Sang … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cha Ye Ryun, Dating, Joo Sang Wook, Married

Hong Sang Soo and Kim Min Hee’s Film On the Beach at Night Alone Fails at the Box Office

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 28, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2017
Profile of a woman by the ocean.

The South Korean wallets have spoken and a first ever prestigious award win isn’t enough to overcome the personal life gossip at the box office. Director Hong Sang Soo‘s latest indie film On the Beach at Night Alone starring Kim Min Hee premiered last Thursday in South Korea and after the weekend is ranked a paltry 9th on the box office … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Min Hee

Taiwan Defense Department Funding Idol Drama Remake of Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 28, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2017
Two men in contrasting styles: casual and military.

It’s a step too late on the trendy wagon for Taiwan to remake hit K-drama Descendants of the Sun, what with Goblin coming along as successor to the buzz. But this remake aims to actually combine entertainment with military recruitment which hits both stones that DotS promoted. The Taiwan Defense Department is funding the Taiwan drama remake of DotS, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, TW & C dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Meng Ting

Dating Star Couple Kim So Yeon and Lee Sang Woo Announce June Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 28, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 27, 2017
Outdoor couple with bouquet making heart

A real wedding has been confirmed following a reel wedding that brought the couple together. Actress Kim So Yeon and her actor boyfriend and drama costar Lee Sang Woo have announced their upcoming wedding this June. They news comes six months after the thirty-something couple confirmed their relationship in September of 2016, which was shortly after they wrapped filming on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kim So Yeon, Lee Sang Woo, Married

Whisper Premieres to Solid First Episode Ratings Similar to Defendant

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 27, 2017
Dramatic romance and historical action posters collage

I can’t wait to check out intense new Mon-Tues drama Whisper, taking over in the time slot from highly rated predecessor Defendant. The first episode garnered 13.9% ratings, 0.6% less than Defendant premiering at 14.5%. The competition used this new arrival to reset with Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People close behind at 13.8% ratings and Ms. Perfect increasing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ms. Perfect, Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People, Whisper

Yoon Eun Hye Returns to K-ent with Ravishing Marie Claire Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 27, 2017
Thoughtful woman in a stylish chair.

The three year long wait is over as Yoon Eun Hye has officially made her K-ent comeback with an April pictorial in Marie Claire Korea. Since finishing the thoroughly frustrating and disappointing Marry Him if You Dare (Mirae’s Choice) at the end of 2013, she’s done a movie and a Chinese fashion variety show, neither of which tap into her … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Baek Jin Hee and Yoon Hyun Min Confirm Resurrected Dating Rumors After Publication of Dating Pics

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 26, 2017
Smiling couple posing with peace signs.

A long rumored dating gossip is getting a second wind thanks to the usual K-tabloid sleuthing. Baek Jin Hee and Yoon Hyun Min are once again caught up in dating rumors after pictures hit the internet to start the news week off, showing them on what appears to be a date. Back in 2016 they were involved in a dating … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baek Jin Hee, Dating, Yoon Hyun Min

JI Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Hoon, and Seohyun Confirmed for MBC Weekend Drama Bad Thief, Good Thief

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 26, 2017
Four people in stylish outfits posing together.

This is one drama casting where I’d keep three out of four choices and ask for a substitute. But since it’s a done deal I’ll still check it out because both male leads are always worth watching. Ji Hyun Woo and Kim Ji Hoon are confirmed for upcoming MBC weekend drama Bad Thief, Good Thief, and will be joined by … Continue reading →

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

Gong Hyo Jin Slips into New Balance Sneakers for Elle Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
Woman in lace dress and sneakers on bed.

Spring is here so go strap on the running shoes and enjoy the fair weather outside. Elle Korea has a new pictorial with Gong Hyo Jin featuring New Balance sneakers, and like everything she tries on it looks just right for her. The sneakers are shown in white, turquoise, and red, with Gong Hyo Jin lolling around a hotel room … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin

K-movie Version of Cheese in the Trap Holds First Cast Meeting and Readies for Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 25, 2017
Cafe gathering with friends around wooden table

The reboot or continuation of K-drama Cheese in the Trap has kicked off as the movie cast gathered for their first production meeting. The only returnee from the drama is male lead Park Hae Jin, while the rest of the well-cast drama leads Kim Go Eun, Seo Kang Joon, and Lee Sung Kyung are all out. I don’t have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cheese in the Trap, Oh Yeon Seo, Park Hae Jin, Park Ki Woong, Sandara Park, Yoo In Young

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