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Penultimate Episode of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Hits 9% Ratings and More Frustrating Narrative Angst

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2016
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I’m at wits end when it comes to K-Bu Bu Jing Xin, this drama has definitely taken me on a roller coaster of ride and mostly in unsatisfying ways. It kept me hooked but more like a bender for bad for my health junk food. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo wraps up this week with Tuesday’s final episode 20, but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Ha Ji Won Mixes Leather Sexy and Pink Cute Attending Stylus CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2016
Smiling woman with long hair, pink cardigan.

The original Hallyu stars were out in force this past weekend – while Kim Tae Hee, Han JI Min and Jang Dong Gun attending one event while across town Ha Ji Won showed up to adoring fans on her solo outing. I’m not a fan of her outfit at all until I realized that the color scheme of the Stylus … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Jeon Ji Hyun Gets Tied Up by Lee Min Ho in Legend of the Blue Sea First Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2016
Person taking a photo of a seated woman.

Much can be said about Legend of the Blue Sea being over-hyped, and certainly it’s harder to meet expectations when the interest is so high. I was underwhelmed by most of the writing in You From Another Star but I did appreciate that it took risks and went for a story about a top star in love with an immortal … Continue reading →

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

Four Fantasy-tinged Character Teasers for Goblin Unveil Full Cast of Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun and Yoo In Na

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2016
Young man in stylish outfits, urban background.

Whatever screenwriter Kim Eun Sook has in store for her first cable network drama in tvN‘s Goblin (The Lonely Shining Goblin), I’m fully onboard with the dreamy melancholy vibe. It feels otherworldly which is exactly the mood to go for, and the four newly released character teaser videos don’t tell much in terms of narrative but sell tons of atmospherics. Gong … Continue reading →

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

Chen Qiao En Shoots Down Absurd C-ent Rumors that She Hooked Up Young Actor Wu Lei

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Two smiling individuals in different settings.

I thought I heard it all when it comes to far out there dating rumors but this one makes a new cake. TW-actress Chen Qiao En was forced to respond to rumors making rounds on the internet that she slept with young teen actor Wu Lei, the one who played Hu Ge‘s sidekick Fei Liu in the period drama Nirvana … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chen Qiao En, Wu Lei

Kim Hee Sun and Kim Sun Ah Attend Script Reading for K-drama Woman of Dignity

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Group of professionals in a collaborative setting.

A girl-centric K-drama isn’t that uncommon but the double whammy of two incredible and older leading ladies headlining upcoming SBS drama Woman of Dignity is definitely worth celebrating. Starring Kim Hee Sun and Kim Sun Ah, the two Kim leading ladies bring their collective star power to start of 2017 with a story of contrasting fates – Kim Hee Sun … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Hee Sun, Kim Sun Ah, Woman of Dignity

Classic and Beautifull Hallyu Stars Kim Tae Hee, Han Ji Min, and Jang Dong Gun Attend CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Two women posing in stylish dresses.

This is a perfect throwback Thursday post but the weekend is still suitable to take a present day ride into the heyday past. Three early Hallyu wave Korean stars showed up bright and bubbly to attend a recent Skincare brand event in Seoul and reminded me so much of why the first wave of K-dramas managed to be so addicting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Tae Hee

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Crosses 2 Billion Streaming Views on Youku

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2016
Young man holding a mask, intense expression.

Whatever shortcomings paired with addictive qualities that keep fans glued to K-Bu Bu Jing Xin week-after-week, the drama is finished up its underrated and underwhelming ratings run next week with a general feeling of relief that it’s over. It’s like but not love for me, even cognizant of it’s deviations and limitations, ultimately the drama has failed the central romance … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Lee Min Ho Stares Out to Sea and Jeon Ji Hyun Gazes Towards Land in Character Posters for Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Young man in shirt, standing on balcony.

The beauty of Jeon Ji Hyun is going to be tested or affirmed once again in upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama Legend of the Blue Sea. And the answer is fast pointing to the latter, since playing a mermaid requires much salty water basking and so far she’s managed the feat of looking both ethereal and sultry. The teaser character posters … Continue reading →

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

Gong Yoo in New SK Broadband CF Practices Brooding Handy for Becoming the K-drama Goblin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 26, 2016
Couple standing in a field at night.

Seeing Hyun Bin looking so dapper fine at a recent bowling event is a nice reminder that screenwriter Kim Eun Sook not only makes stars she can also take top stars and make then even more successful and popular. Binnie had one of the biggest ratings hits in K-drama history with My Name is Kim Sam Soon already under his … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Goblin, Gong Yoo

Fangirl Has Eyes Only for BTS at Awards Show While Completely Oblivious to Sitting Next to Song Joong Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2016
Audience members at an event, taking photos.

This is so cute not to share, and a great reminder that not everyone fangirls the same way. Song Joong Ki attended this past week’s awards ceremony to receive the President’s Award along with his Descendants of the Sun costar Song Hye Kyo. All the attention was on these two top Hallyu stars who also elevated a pan-Asia hit drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Park Shin Hye Goes Classic Styling for Bruno Magli Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2016
Smiling young woman with long, wavy hair.

Classic blue becomes Park Shin Hye, much like the way her year long transition into full blown adult roles and mature vibe becomes her. Park Shin Hye has been a spokes model for Bruno Magli accessories in South Korea for the last three years so her presence at a recent brand event was expected. I thought she looked graceful and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Japanese Media Reports that Dorama Costars Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi are Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2016
Couple in intimate pose on pink backdrop.

I’m not surprised two of the biggest costar slayers in J-ent is reportedly slaying each other’s hearts after costarring in a dorama together. I just hope this is real and it last because I love them both so darn much. Japanese entertainment is abuzz with recent magazine reports that actor-singer Yamashita Tomohisa and actress Ishihara Satomi are reportedly dating each … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas, Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, From Five to Nine, Ishihara Satomi, YamaPi

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