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Yoochun’s Younger Brother Park Yoo Hwan Sued for Ending a Common Law Marriage

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2016
Two young men with modern hairstyles posing.

Bad news is coming in waves for this particular Park family of South Korea, and maybe the parents ought to be relieved that they only have two sons so no more scandal may be forthcoming. While older brother Park Yoochun‘s sexual assault allegation investigation continues, going on two months now, younger brother Park Yoo Hwan has also been thrust into … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoo Hwan, Yoochun

First Teaser for Incarnation of Jealousy Brings Back Classic Rom-com Playfulness

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 4, 2016
Couples interacting in various outdoor scenes.

The first teaser is out for upcoming Wed-Thurs SBS drama Incarnation of Jealousy, taking over the time slot at the end of August from the low rated kidnapping thriller Wanted. Leading lady Gong Hyo Jin has done really well with summer dramas with SBS, her last two in The Master’s Sun and It’s Okay, It’s Love are both decentĀ ratings successes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Kyung Pyo, Gong Hyo Jin, Incarnation of Jealousy, Jo Jung Seok

W: Two Worlds Leads the Currently Airing Drama CPI Rankings Over Doctors and Uncontrollably Fond

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 2, 2016
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We’re headed into the dog days of summer and the rankings are out for the content power index in Korean entertainment. Leading the way in K-drama buzz is MBC Wed-Thurs drama W: Two Worlds, a solid number 1 position for it’s fresh story and exciting narrative and rising each week in ratings. Coming in second is SBS Mon-Tues drama Doctors, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doctors, Uncontrollably Fond, W-Two Worlds

Wallace Huo and Ruby Lin Hold Swoony Taipei Wedding Reception at the Palais de Chine Hotel

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 3, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2016
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The Ruby Lin–Wallace Huo wedding celebration moved from the destination locale of Bali back to their hometown of Taipei over the weekend, culminating with the lavish reception at the Palais de Chine Hotel. Ruby donned two different dresses that looked lovely on her and definitely much more obvious that she is expecting. During the Bali wedding she reportedly thanked guests … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Married, Ruby Lin, Wallace Huo, Wedding

K-stars Walk the VIP Movie Premiere Carpet for Son Ye Jin Film Princess Deokhye

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 2, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 2, 2016
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The turnout was a smidge on the less-than-star-studded side for the VIP movie premiere of period film Princess Deokhye, starring Son Ye Jin and Park Hae Il on the life of the last princess of Korea. On the plus side there was weird fashion aplenty starting with a surfeit of ugly jean cuts, but made up by having a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Eunjung, Gu Hye Sun, Hyeri, Jo Jung Seok, Lee Chung Ah, Lee Min Jung, Lee Sang Woo, Lee Yoon Ji, Princess Deokhye, Ryu Hye Young, Ryu jun Yeol, Son Ye Jin

Drama Filming Starts for MBC’s Shopping King Louie with Seo In Guk and Nam Ji Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 2, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 2, 2016
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K-actor Seo In Guk really is quite prolific, averaging about two dramas a year and even doing a fair amount of cameos. He’s currently starring in cable drama Squad 38 but is also diving into filming for upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama Shopping King Louie. I’m not a Seo In Guk fan so his pervasiveness in so many dramas doesn’t do … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Im Se Mi, Nam Ji Hyun, Seo In Guk, Shopping King Louie, Yoon Sang Hyun

Ji Sung Considering SBS Mon-Tues Legal Drama Defendant

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 2, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 1, 2016
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SBS is really rocking and rolling with scheduling new dramas, and hopefully the network continues to do well in either ratings or critical reception. There seems to be no end of legal dramas, ever,Ā and another is in the works called Defendant which is along the lines of a medical drama calling itself Doctor. Turns outĀ Ji Sung may not be nursing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Defendant, Ji Sung

MBC Schedules Choi Ji Woo and Joo Jin Mo Drama Woman with a Suitcase on Mon-Tues After Monster

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 1, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 1, 2016
Two people in formal attire, side by side.

Veteran K-actress Choi Ji WooĀ is no stranger to suitcases, adorably packing for her trip on variety show Grandpas Over Flowers two years ago, and last year packed up metaphorically to go back to her college days with Second Time Twenty Again. Now she becomes the titular Woman with a Suitcase, having confirmed her casting as the female lead for the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Ji Woo, Jeon Hye Bin, Joo Jin Mo, Lee Joon, Woman with a Suitcase

Lee Min Ho and Suzy Deny Latest Summer 2016 Breakup Rumor

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 1, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2016
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This feels like the umpteenth time I’ve seen news articles that top Hallyu stars Lee Min Ho and Suzy have broken up. It’s not that any sort of breakup news about the couple is surprising to me – he’s going off to the military and she’s still super young, not to mention both are supremely busy it must make dating … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Min Ho, Suzy

Wallace Huo and Ruby Lin Tie the Knot in Romantic Bali Destination Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 1, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 1, 2016
Couple walking joyfully on a stone pathway.

And they’re married! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Huo, or as they are known widely in the Chinese entertainment world – Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo have tied the knot in Bali this weekend surrounded by family, friends, and a perfect summer destination wedding locale. The happy couple released official wedding pictures as beautiful as many of the star couples … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Fan Bing Bing, Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi, Liu Tao, Married, Nicky Wu, Ruby Lin, Shu Qi, Wallace Huo, Wedding, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun

Official Poster and Action-packed Teaser for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Harkens Back to Traditional Serious Sageuks

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2016
Cast of a historical drama in traditional attire.

Countdown is less than a month from the premiere of the K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin, with SBS airing Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) on Monday August 29, 2016. To start off the drama week SBS has released the full cast official drama poster that is reminiscent of every single sageuk drama poster from here on back … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jin Xin, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Lee Min Ho Makes Fans Swoon as the Special Guest at KCON LA 2016

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2016
Man in tuxedo waving at KCON event.

Saturday night was Lee Min Ho‘s grand entrance as the special guest for KCON LA 2016, a moment that was well worth the price for attendance if you are a fan of Min Ho-ssshi. I still remember when he was in Los Angeles for a month back in 2013 to film HeirsĀ aroundĀ Malibu and Huntington Beach, a prime star spotting trek … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged KCON, Lee Min Ho

Liu Shi Shi Rocks the Black and White for L’Officiel Hommes Early Fall Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 29, 2016
Woman with flower in mouth, black dress.

The lasting popularity of one hit role and drama cannot be discounted, and it’s pretty incredible that it happened to the same pair of drama costars who then ended up married in real life as husband and wife. I’m talking about Liu Shi Shi and Nicky Wu courtesy of Bu Bu Jing Xin, and their performances along with the popularity … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Liu Shi Shi

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