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Girl Power Plays Take Center Stage in Drama Posters and Teasers for MBC’s Night Light

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 17, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 16, 2016
Three characters in a dramatic setting.

There’s an odd vibe I’m getting from upcoming MBC Mon-Tues drama Night Light which feels like the drama is about the two female leads and the male leads is the third wheel. The drama is billed as a power trip of sorts where the two female leads are striving to climb the wealth and power ladder and both get tangled … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Lee Yo Won, Night Light, UEE

Legend of the Blue Sea Blows Away Wed-Thurs New Dramas with First Episode 16.4% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 16, 2016
Man and woman sharing an emotional moment.

It’s like taking candy from a baby.This past Wednesday night saw the premiere of three new prime time Wed-Thurs drama to change up the landscape. There was Legend of the Blue Sea on SBS, with KBS airing Oh My Geum Bi, and MBC offered up Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. I was only interested in Legend of the Blue Sea … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Legend of the Blue, Oh My Geum Bi, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Song Joong Ki Comfy for the Winter in Doota Duty Free CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2016
Man in turtleneck sweater thoughtfully posing.

Holiday season and the crisp cool weather of early winter is barreling towards us and that means warm clothing pictorials aplenty. First out of the gate is Song Joong Ki modeling for Doota Duty Free, in a series of turtleneck attire that only someone with his long neck can pull off. It’s still surreal to see how his star power … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Two Sets of Goblin OTP Present Contrasting Charms in New Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2016
Two people walking in autumn park.

Gosh, both sets of OTP in upcoming fantasy drama Goblin certainly are looking mighty cute together. Well, the main leads Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun are more professor and student cute, and I mean that not as a taboo teacher-student romance and more Rex Harrison professor in My Fair Lady with his pygmalion Eliza Doolittle. The 900 year old immortal … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Goblin, Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na

KBS Sageuk Hwarang Obtains Chinese Approval for December Simulcast But Male Leads Still Saddled with Awful Hair

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2016
Two characters in traditional attire smiling together.

I’m having a hard time imagining that the costume designers for upcoming KBS sageuk Hwarang all agreed that it was a great idea to buy the wigs used for the male leads. It was with that or everyone is blind on that team because I still can’t get over how collectively hideous the locks are. I mean, Park Hyung Sik … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwarang, Park Hyung Sik, Park Seo Joon

Luxury Brand Piaget Partners with Golden Horse Award Nominees in Exquisite Movie Set Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2016

Being a drama aficionado is akin to trying to find the best fast food restaurant. The reviews are rarely worth the time spent to write it but the satisfying immediate fill the medium offers is nothing to scoff at. With that said, the high brow sibling that is movie making certainly deserves the heightened acclaim and with it the elevated … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Fan Bing Bing, Golden Horse Awards, Kai Ko, Ma Si Cun, Tiffany Hsu, Tong Leung, Zhou Dong Yu

Yoona and Ji Chang Wook Thank Fans for Supporting Successful tvN Drama The K2

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2016
Woman stroking partner's hair on picnic blanket

This past weekend saw the wrap up of thriller tvN drama The K2, ending on a happy note for leads Ji Chang Wook and Yoona as they got to escape the political plotting and crazy around them. This drama was a return to form for PD Kwak Jung Hwan, a success in ratings airing on cable, and proves that Ji … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, The K2, Yoona

Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho Attend Press Conference for Legend of the Blue Sea Premiering Wednesday

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2016
Actors gazing at each other during event.

It’s T-minus one day before the arrival of high profile and highly anticipated fantasy K-drama Legend of the Blue Sea. Unless one has been living in a cave the last few months it’s no surprise that You From Another Star and Producer screenwriter Park Ji Eun has brought together top Hallyu stars Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Min Ho, Legend of the Blue Sea, Shin Won Ho, Sung Dong Il

Official Stills of Ancient Times Battle Worn Gong Yoo Still Immensely Satisfying

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2016
Warrior holding a bloody sword in battle.

It’s going to awhile before I get bored with the visual of Gong Yoo in his best Korean Aragorn Lord of the Rings impression in the unexpected flashback previews from Goblin. The combination of Gong Yoo having never done a sageuk role whether drama or movie, along with how smexy he looks doing it now, creates the explosive force of catnip … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Goblin, Gong Yoo

Artistically Rendered Drama Posters for Legend of the Blue Sea Set Visual Bar for Pretty

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2016
Drama poster featuring moonlit boat scene.

There hasn’t been a single promo mishap for Legend of the Blue Sea yet, not that I’m rooting for it to stumble but all this continuous pretty does worry me that expectations are not sky high. The silver lining is that the drama is premiering this Wednesday November 16th so whatever is coming is right around the corner. The official … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Legend of the Blue Sea

Lee Jong Seok and Suzy Offered Leads in Pinocchio Writer’s 2017 Fantasy Drama While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2016
Two stylish individuals in matching trench coats.

Color me not surprised with the casting for screenwriter Park Hye Ryun‘s upcoming fantasy K-drama set for early 2017. Hallyu actor Lee Jong Seok and idol-actress Suzy have been offered the leads for While You Were Sleeping and both are positively considering it. Lee Jong Seok has worked with Park Hye Ryun twice already, headlining her dramas Pinoccho and I … Continue reading →

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

Popular Stars Jo Jung Seok, Park Shin Hye, and DO Star in Upcoming Brotherly Comedy Movie Hyung

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2016
Two scenes: conversation and sports support.

There’s a new Korean movie coming out that may be the lighthearted family tale that folks need to take a break from the real world heaviness. On cast alone this one is triple packed with popularity as all three leads are much loved for recent works. Hyung (Brother) stars Jo Jung Seok and DO (Do Kyung Soo) as estranged brothers forced … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged DO, Hyung, Jo Jung Seok, Park Shin Hye

Fairytale Selfie Induces Family Goals in Latest Stills From the C-movie Version of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2016
Family enjoying a moment in a vibrant garden.

  I’m still so traumatized by K-Bu Bu Jing Xin that it was the first thing I make the connection with when I saw the latest ethereally beautiful family portrait movie stills from upcoming fantasy Chinese film adaptation of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossom. It’s called Once Upon a Time and tells the tortured romance spanning three … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Crystal Liu, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Yang

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