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China Denies So Ji Sub’s 20th Anniversary Fan Meeting and Shuts Down Lotte Duty Free Stores Over THAAD

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2017
So Ji Sub fan meeting promotional poster.

As one of the coolest and most low key Korean stars, it’s rare for So Ji Sub to be holding wide spread fan meetings across Asia but that’s what’s coming in March as he celebrates his 20th anniversary since debut. So Ji Sub’s fan meeting will take him from Japan to Taiwan to Hong Kong and end in Seoul, but the latest … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged So Ji Sub, THAAD

Joo Won and Oh Yeon Seo Wraps Filming for SBS Drama My Sassy Girl

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2017
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A major selling point for the upcoming SBS remake of hit movie My Sassy Girl has got to be male lead Joo Won, in contrast to how the female lead Jeon Ji Hyun was the scene-stealer in the movie version. I adore comedic Oh Yeon Seo after her own drama scene-stealing turn in Please Come Back Ahjusshi but My Sassy … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Won, Lee Jung Shin, My Sassy Girl, Oh Yeon Seo

Ji Chang Wook and Lee Sung Kyung to Play OTP in Upcoming SBS Rom-com Beware of this Woman

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 8, 2017
Man in coat and woman in brown sweater

Looks like Ji Chang Wook isn’t enlisting in the military anytime soon, he’s just pulled a huge surprise by signing on as the leading man in upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama Beware of this Woman (Be Careful of this Woman). Just the news that Ji Chang Wook is doing a drama that is described as a full on rom-com makes me … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beware of this Woman, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Sung Kyung

Whisper with Lee Bo Young and Lee Sang Yoon Arrives with a Roar in Thrilling First Drama Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 8, 2017
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Now this is one tightly edited and intensely compelling preview for a K-drama. Well done, Whisper, now let’s make sure the final product is as dark and thrilling as this minute and a half preview portends. Ji Sung is getting closer to exonerating himself and winning over the bad guys which means Whisper is getting ready to take the baton … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper

Young Lovers Joy and Lee Hyun Brighten Official Posters for The Liar and His Lover

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 7, 2017
Romantic drama promotional poster with two characters.

I can’t help but feel the first sweet stirrings of young love memories whenever I see new updates from upcoming tvN drama The Liar and His Lover (She Fell in Love with His Lies). Joy and Lee Hyun Woo look the parts of a young high school ingenue and a young but musically experienced prodigy producer, but even nicer is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, Musings | Tagged Joy, Lee Hyun Woo, The Liar and His Lover

tvN Sends Cast of Bride of the Water God on Bonding Retreat Before Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 8, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 7, 2017
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Camaraderie and chemistry is the goal for the production team of upcoming tvN drama adaptation of popular manhwa Bride of the Water God. The cast and crew is setting out this week for Kyunggido to embark on a bonding retreat much like the ones that college students go on with their organizations or new employees attend for orientation. Looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Choi Kang Hee and Kwon Sang Woo Get into Character in First Stills for KBS Drama Mystery Queen

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 7, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
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The transformation of quirky actress Choi Kang Hee into the titular Mystery Queen looks like a slam dunk from the first stills recently released of the upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama. Taking over for the time slot leading Chief Kim, the drama centers around a woman who loves sleuthing and mystery novels and finds her deductive reasoning ability called into use … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Kang Hee, Kwon Sang Woo, Mystery Queen, Yang Ik Joon

Lee Jong Seok in L’Officiel Hommes and Preps March Filming Start for K-drama While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 7, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
Young man sitting gracefully in urban setting.

This isn’t my favorite fashion pictorial featuring my favorite Lee Jong Seok, but I’m always happy to set eyes on him especially when it leads to a reminder that his next drama is on the horizon. Checking the filming schedule, upcoming SBS drama While You Were Sleeping with Lee Jong Seok and Suzy starts filming this month in March, heading … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

tvN Presents Mysterious Teaser for Chicago Typewriter with Yoo Ah In and Im Soo Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 7, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
Casual trio smiling outdoors among autumn leaves

Throwback mystery is the theme of the first teaser for tvN‘s next Fri-Sat drama Chicago Typewriter, which arrives on April 7th following Tomorrow With You. The teaser doesn’t capitalize on the big names leads Yoo Ah In and Im Soo Jung, instead teasing with the title old school typewriter most likely from Chicago. I really will love finding out why … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chicago Typewriter, Go Kyung Pyo, Im Soo Jung, Yoo Ah In

Lee Bo Young and Lee Sang Yoon Lead Script Reading for SBS Mon-Tues Drama Whisper

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
Actors engaged in a script-reading session.

Yessssss, too bad the script reading stills are so sedate otherwise this is a stand up and boogie with excitement moment. Drama Queen Lee Bo Young is back! After a two year hiatus to have a baby with husband Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young is taking over her hubby’s time slot on SBS Mon-Tues as the marrieds hand off hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Park Se Young, Whisper

Controversial Couple Sulli and Choiza Confirm Breakup After Nearly 3 Year Relationship

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2017
Man wearing sunglasses and woman in black top

It’s a buzzy start to the week for K-ent as Monday dawned with news that controversial couple Choiza and Sulli have broken up. Both sides confirmed the reports and announced it was an amicable breakup after nearly 3 years together and the two will resume being senior-junior colleagues. Choiza is a member of Dynamic Duo while Sulli went from being … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Choiza, Sulli

New Mom Ruby Lin Steps Out in Fine Form in First Event After Having Baby

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 5, 2017
Portrait of woman in embroidered white dress

Almost two months to the day she gave birth to her firstborn, TW-actress Ruby Lin made her entertainment industry return from maternity absolutely glowing and resplendent in white. Ruby attended a skincare brand event beautifully attired in a white and gold leaf adorned gown with a faux wrap dress middle and a thigh high slit. She’s clearly lost all her … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ruby Lin

Lee Jun Ki Makes Variety Show Appearance in Season 2 of My Ear’s Candy

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 5, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 5, 2017
Smiling man in a cozy pink sweater.

Popular actor Lee Jun Ki has a treat for fans wanting to see more of him and also get to know him better aside from his charismatic and versatile acting ability. He’s in season 2 of Korean variety show My Ear’s Candy, which pairs up a star with an unknown ear candy star partner for an episode as the two … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

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