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Shin Se Kyung Reunites with Yoo Ah In for Six Dragons Flying, Time to Relive the Fashion King Ending Madness

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2015 by ockoalaJune 3, 2015
Man in a hot tub, wearing a fur coat.

I now like Shin Se Kyung, so it pains me to hear her getting cast in a new drama that serves to bring back memories of one of her biggest flop projects (and performances) to date. Shin Se Kyung just wrapped The Girl Who Sees Smells for SBS but must love the grueling drama shoot and the network because she … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Fashion King, Shin Se Kyung, Six Dragons Flying, Yoo Ah In

The Cast of Descendants of the Sun are All Smiles at the First Script Reading

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2015 by ockoalaJune 3, 2015
Smiling participants reading from printed scripts

I feel like I’ve seen these pictures before, and then remembered that I already saw the lead up moments before these pictures were snapped. KBS released the script reading pictures of the big budget upcoming drama Descendants of the Sun, which isn’t as exciting to see since the media already published pictures of the four leads heading into KBS studios … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

High Society Drops More Deliciously Pretty Drama Previews

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2015 by ockoalaJune 2, 2015
Romantic drama scene with two couples.

With Heard it Through the Grapevine wrapped up this week, I can devote all my attention on the next SBS Mon-Tues drama High Society (formerly Chaebol’s Daughter). It is reportedly getting an English title of The Privileged, which sounds like a horror show circa The CW, so I’ll stick with calling it the translation of the Korean title of High … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged High Society, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Hyung Sik, Sung Joon, UEE

Park Min Young and Hans Zhang Looking Fantastic in First Braveness of the Ming Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2015 by ockoalaJune 2, 2015
Woman in traditional dress smiling warmly.

Color me genuinely impressed with the early results from K-actress Park Min Young‘s foray into Chinese dramas. While idol-actress Suzy was reportedly the production’s first choice as leading lady, ultimately I think it worked out wonderfully all around for Park Min Young to accept period C-drama Braveness of the Ming. Acting opposite Hans Zhang, who is no stranger to working … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Braveness of the Ming, Hans Zhang, Park Min Young

Lee Jun Ki Posts First Pictures From the Set as the Titular Scholar Who Walks the Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2015 by ockoalaJune 1, 2015
Man in historical attire with serious expression.

It’s so relaxing watching Lee Jun Ki goof off and act all serious on the set of currently filming MBC drama Scholar Who Walks the Night. The casting problems with this drama are widely known, casting a spectre of concern over the entire proceedings, as if the casting roulette is a sign of the drama’s lack of quality. It may … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jun Ki, Scholar Who Walks the Night

First Look at High School Ha Ji Won and Lee Jin Wook in The Time I Loved You, 7000 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2015 by ockoalaJune 6, 2015
Filming scene with students and onlookers.

Upcoming SBS weekend drama The Time I Loved You, 7000 Days just started filming this past weekend, not as late as some dramas have had to play catch up but quite late taking into account how early this drama finished casting and securing the PD and screenwriter. The big hitch (and it was BIG) was PD Jo Soo Won abruptly … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Lee Jin Wook, The Time I Loved You

Park Seo Joon Pairs Up with Ha Ji Won for the NorthCape Spring 2015 Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2015 by ockoalaJune 1, 2015
Two models in stylish outdoor apparel.

Ha Ji Won has a reputation within K-ent not only of being an A-list leading lady in her own right but also being a leading man maker. She’s known for making leading men who work with her vault to the next level, some of the most notable cases being Hyun Bin after Secret Garden, Ji Chang Wook after Empress Ki, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Park Seo Joon

K-ent Hit with Late Spring Breakup News on Tiffany-Nichkhun and Kim Ok Bin-Lee Hee Joon

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2015 by ockoalaMay 31, 2015
Portraits of a man and a woman.

The C-ent happy romance news this past week sadly didn’t extend to K-ent, which was relatively quiet on the relationship front in recent months but has now been hit with a one-two punch of star couples breaking up. The bigger break up news comes from the idol world as Tiffany of SNSD and Nichkhun of 2PM officially broke up after … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kim Ok Bin, Lee Hee Joon, Nichkhun, Tiffany

Yoochun Confirms Military Enlistment for August 2015

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2015 by ockoalaMay 31, 2015
Young man sitting casually on the floor.

The big exodus really is coming at the end of this year and into 2016 as the huge group of male K-stars born in 1987 get ready to enlist in the army. I can’t even write all the names down because it’ll make me sniffle, there are so many of them. Until then, it’s time to say goodbye to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Yoochun

Won Bin’s Agency Releases Official Pictures From His Wedding to Lee Na Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2015 by ockoalaMay 31, 2015
Bride and groom smiling in outdoor setting.

I don’t find it intrusive on the part of fans to want to see their favorite stars in important occasions, most especially getting married. The stars made their career and income on a public platform so it’s only natural for their private lives to arouse curiosity on the part of fans who supported the career. With that said, I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Na Young, Wedding, Won Bin

Ji Sung Guest Stars on Popular Variety Show Three Meals a Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2015 by ockoalaMay 31, 2015
Four people sitting outdoors in casual attire.

The ardent fans of Kill Me Heal Me are likely still disappointed that Ji Sung didn’t win the Drama Best Actor award at the 2015 Baeksang Art Awards, losing out to Lee Sung Min for Misaeng. It could have easily gone to him, or either of the two Punch boys Kim Rae Won or Jo Jae Hyun, so at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Sung, Three Meals a Day

High Society with UEE and Sung Joon Release Creatively Eye-catching Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2015 by ockoalaMay 30, 2015
Four characters with contrasting moral messages.

I was planning on checking out upcoming SBS Mon-Tues drama High Society (formerly Chaebol’s Daughter) no matter what. I loved the teaser promos with leads UEE and Sung Joon making out with youthful tenderness, not to mention the first drama previews looked interesting on the narrative front. UEE is a chaebol’s youngest daughter who goes undercover as a market clerk, hiding … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged High Society, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Hyung Sik, Sung Joon, UEE

Lee Seung Gi’s Fun Cameo in Producer Opposite IU, Kim Soo Hyun, and Gong Hyo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2015 by ockoalaMay 30, 2015
Man in green jacket speaking with others.

I continue to enjoy Producer more and more, it’s not quite love because ultimately the backstage look at the life of variety show producers in Korea just doesn’t have the innate hook for me. Compared to On Air which dealt with the internal cogs of drama making, that setting had more markers for me to connect with. On the upside, that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Producer

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