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Period C-drama God of War with Yoona and Lin Geng Xin Release First Splashy Look

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2015 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
Actors wearing traditional stage costumes

With the release of the first official trailer, I think it’s safe to expect supremely dorky rather than totally awesome with upcoming period C-drama God of War Zhao Zhi Long. Folks were naturally skeptical about Korean idol-actress Yoona being cast as a period C-beauty, but the trailer reveals that she’s far from the only one miscast. Aside from supporting female … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Gu Li Ne Zha, Jia Qing, Kim Jung Hoon, Lin Geng Xin, Yoona

Kim Yoo Jung and Baro Deny Rumors of Dating After Being Spotted at a Soccer Game

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2015 by ockoalaMay 1, 2015
Two people in formal attire smiling.

This is the cutest K-ent dating rumor ever, too bad it’s likely not true. Fans of currently airing MBC drama Angry Mom had a bit of fun waking up Friday morning to news that Kim Yoo Jung may be dating her costar Baro after the two were snapped attending a soccer game. Sadly the excitement about budding young love was … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baro, Dating, Kim Yoo Jung

New K-ent Couple Yoon Hyun Min and Jeon So Min Step Out as Film Festival Honorary Ambassadors

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2015 by ockoalaMay 1, 2015
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There was a recent K-ent celebrity relationship reveal that slipped by me but I’m making up for it by the couple doing something pretty rare. K-actor Yoon Hyun Min (Discovery of Romance, Cruel City, Falling for Innocence) and K-actress Jeon So Min (Princess Aurora, Endless Love) recently revealed their dating status to the world. They met via a friendly cupid … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Jeon So Min, Yoon Hyun Min

SBS Sageuk Six Dragons Flying Courting Kim Myung Min to Play Jeong Do Jeon

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2015 by ockoalaApril 30, 2015
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In less than 24-hours, SBS has declared a serious intention to make a sageuk statement this year. The network has started preparing for upcoming 50-episode long sageuk Six Dragons Flying by first making waves with the casting. The first named attached to the drama is young actor Yoo Ah In, who is considering the offer to star in what may … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Myung Min, Six Dragons Flying

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 10 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2015 by ockoalaApril 30, 2015
Couple sharing a playful kiss in the kitchen.

The Girl Who Sees Smells may not be perfect but it continues to perfectly elicit both my delighted squeals and my holy mother of batman freakout screams. Episode 10 ends on the tensest cliffhanger moment yet, a reckoning of sorts for all three main leads. I consider Jae Hee integral to the story even as the soulless antagonist, the writer … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Oh Joo Wan Leaves Masked Prosecutor, Eom Ki Joon Steps in as New Second Male Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2015 by ockoalaApril 30, 2015
Men in suits smiling during press appearance

I’ve got bad and good news to report on upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs K-drama Masked Prosecutor (aka The Man in the Mask). This drama had one of the smoothest casting process of all the K-dramas this year, with the rumored leads and second leads all confirming in short order with none of the dizzying in-or-out carousel. The full cast of Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eom Ki Joon, Masked Prosecutor, Oh Joo Wan

Yoo Ah In in Talks to for Male Lead of SBS 50-episode Sageuk Six Dragons Flying

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2015 by ockoalaApril 30, 2015
Man in traditional Korean costume performing.

It’s safe to say this drama might become Yoo Ah In‘s drama swan song before he leaves for military service, if he does end up doing it, of course. SBS is planning its own long 50-episode sageuk and not content to let MBC do Splendid Politics (Hwajung) alone this year. The drama is titled Six Dragons Flying (or Six Flying … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Six Dragons Flying, Yoo Ah In

First Peppy Teaser for Warm and Cozy with Kang Sora and Yoo Yeon Seok

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2015 by ockoalaApril 29, 2015
Group of young men engaged in various activities.

Does the first teaser preview of upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama Warm and Cozy live up to its title? The vista views of Jeju Island does make me feel a warm breeze wafting through, but I’m not yet getting any cozy vibes. Instead the whole thing seems really light and cheerful, mostly thanks to Yoo Yeon Seok smiling his way through … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kang Sora, Warm and Cozy, Yoo Yeon Seok

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 9 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2015 by ockoalaApril 29, 2015
Two people sharing an emotional conversation.

This was a slower episode of The Girl Who Sees Smells, with no major breakthroughs on the investigation side but one delayed step forward on the romance side. There is hand holding, sweet sleepless texting, jealousy and worry bundling together, and the very dreaded male reluctance to explain things clearly butting up against the female desire to have certainty. Moo … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

TW-media Reporting Someone Like You Leads Kingone Wang and Kristen Jen May Have Real Life Romance Blossoming

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2015 by ockoalaApril 29, 2015
Smiling couple posing in an office setting.

I don’t think this news is purely publicity generating for the currently airing TW-drama Someone Like You, the drama has a few more episodes left in its run and has been doing swell enough in ratings. With that said, take this with a grain of salt but feel free to squee about it anyway. TW-media is reporting that insiders on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kingone Wang, Kristen Jen, Someone Like You

The Teflon Star Power of Lee Min Ho and Suzy, Dating with No Negative Impact on CFs

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2015 by ockoalaApril 28, 2015
Smiling man and woman posing for photos.

Being a celebrity means personal relationships can and usually do impact the professional side of life. The K-pundits have been keeping a close eye on the star power of recently confirmed K-ent celebrity couple Lee Min Ho and Suzy to see what happens in the wake of a bombshell new relationship. With it being nearly two months since the public … Continue reading →

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

Written and Video Preview for Episode 9 of The Girl Who Sees Smells

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2015 by ockoalaApril 28, 2015
Couple sharing a romantic moment at home.

Tomorrow is Smelly Girl day and I couldn’t be happier to associate hump days with The Girl Who Sees Smells for the remaining weeks of its run. Last week’s episodes weren’t as explosive as the week prior, mostly because the grand reveal of chef Jae Hee as the serial killer is a pretty hard high point to beat. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Sidus Stars Kim Woo Bin and Jang Hyuk Hold Same Week Events in Taiwan

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2015 by ockoalaApril 28, 2015
Person waving at an event or gathering.

Taiwan got a Hallyu two-fer last week courtesy of Sidus HQ. Whether by intentional scheduling or by coincidence, Jang Hyuk and Kim Woo Bin were both in Taiwan for various entertainment related events. Kim Woo Bin held his second fan meeting there while Jang Hyuk was there to film for a new movie and also held his first fan meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin

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