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Big Screen Calling: Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Min Ho Seriously Considering Separate Film Offers

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2015 by ockoalaApril 4, 2015
Young man in stylish black coat.

It’s nice of these potential movie casting news to drop on the same week so I can bundle it into one post. I’ve noticed fans of one or both actors tend to bring their names up in each other’s posts so this ought to make things easier. First up is Kim Soo Hyun, recently named honorary ambassador for Incheon airport, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho

Jang Geun Seok Looking Mighty Fine Rocking Out at His Japan Concert Series

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2015 by ockoalaApril 3, 2015
Seated performer on stool in blue light

I feel like a time machine whisked me back 5 years ago without me even realizing it. Despite another career hiccup earlier this year with his participation and then departure from the popular tvN variety show Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village, Jang Geun Seok doesn’t seem to be down in the least as he’s continued on with his singing … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

Park Seo Joon and Han Groo Potentially Reuniting with One Warm Word Team for New SBS Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2015 by ockoalaApril 3, 2015
Couples exchanging kisses and quiet moments

Now this is a potential casting that looks good, smells good, and will likely taste good when the actual drama airs. SBS has lined up the next Mon-Tues drama to follow the currently airing dark comedy Heard it Through the Grapevine (which I love to pieces). It was initially called Chaebol’s Daughter but just this week got a name change … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chaebol's Daughter, Han Groo, Park Seo Joon, True Romance

Let’s Eat 2 Gears Up for Monday Premiere with Hunger-inducing Delicious Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2015 by ockoalaApril 3, 2015
Two people feeding each other food.

I’m going to have to eat a full meal right before watching the upcoming tvN drama Let’s Eat 2, which premieres this coming Monday now that Ho Goo’s Love has ended its run. The drama held its press conference this week that felt more like a friendly chow down gathering than the typical meet-and-greet of drama promotional events. Starring Yoon … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Let's Eat, Seo Hyun Jin, Yoon Doo Joon

Suzy Talks About Her New Romance with Lee Min Ho on Happy Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 2, 2015
Woman speaking on a television show.

What to do when your idol group has a comeback new album out, which happened to coincide with news breaking about your out-of-the-blue new romance with a high profile top star? How about slay ’em with candor, as Suzy just did in her first onscreen discussion about Korea’s fixation on her new relationship with Lee Min Ho. I find Suzy … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Suzy

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 2 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 2, 2015
Two characters interacting in a caf setting.

A little bit of a good drama goes a long way to lifting my spirits again. Like a parched throat getting precious drops of liquid, the first two episodes of The Girl Who Sees Smells (Sensory Couple) is just what my doctor ordered to recover from the recent drama beat down. This drama continues to be cute and sweetly simple, … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Fresh Faces Jinyoung and Seo Yi An Join Hong Sisters Jejudo Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 2, 2015
Man in stylish outfit leaning against wall.

You’ll hear no complaints from me on the finalized casting of the upcoming Hong sisters drama. The two confirmed leads Yoo Yeon Seok and Kang Sora are both primed for their first major drama leading role, not to mention there is some snerky karma at work that they get paired together after their last second lead roles caused discomfiting ripples … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong sisters, Jinyoung, Seo Yi An

C-version of Gossip Girl Finds Leading Lady in Park Min Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Cast of the TV show "Gossip Girl" together.

This is a two-fer bit of news to me though neither aspect surprises me when the entertainment world is all about remakes and crossovers. Park Min Young is experiencing a bona fide career resurgence thanks to her well-received performance in the cult hit Healer. The drama didn’t get sterling ratings when it aired but had quite a vocal online audience. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Gossip Girl, Park Min Young

Lee Jun Ki Agrees to Become a Vampire Scholar Who Walks the Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Smiling person in stylish dark outfit.

I’m probably in the minority with how okay I am with this potential pairing, which just took one step forward in becoming a reality. Lee Jun Ki is confirmed to return to dramas this year with the fantasy sageuk Scholar Who Walks the Night playing the vampire scholar male lead. The drama has been in the works since late 2014 and … Continue reading →

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

Descendants of the Sun Lead Cast of Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won Locked Down

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Four actors posing in a styled portrait.

It’s much appreciated for KBS to provide a complete news update on the casting status of upcoming high profile prime time drama Descendants of the Sun. The drama didn’t just confirm the two leads today, it went ahead and confirmed the second leads as well. For many folks this news is both a relief that casting is done as well … Continue reading →

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

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Romantic drama poster with floral elements.

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae145/ockoala/K-dramas/tgb1.jpg The bar is set so low by the predecessor of The Girl Who Sees Smells (Sensory Couple) that this drama has to only be mildly watchable to be considered off to a good start. Thankfully Smelly Girl is everything I wanted and more, rendering my first impression verdict that this drama isn’t stinky in the least and has a very endearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Newbie Actor Ji Soo Makes an Impressive Scene-stealing Drama Debut in Angry Mom

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Young man in casual pose against white background.

There’s a new face and breakout star in MBC‘s currently airing Wed-Thurs drama Angry Mom, a feat in any situation but all the more impressive happening in a drama chock full of fantastic performances all around. Young actor Ji Soo, who plays high school thug Go Bok Dong, caught my eye in his very first scene in episode 1 and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Angry Mom, Ji Soo

Scholar Who Walks the Night in Talks with Jin Se Yeon for the Female Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
Woman in white dress waving onstage.

I feel like this is the other shoe dropping, after hearing that Jin Se Yeon was planning a drama comeback sometime this year and then having all these casting issues with dramas since 2015 began. A news report claims Jin Se Yeon is in talks with the KBS production of vampire sageuk Scholar Who Walks the Night. The leading lady was … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Se Yeon, Scholar Who Walks the Night

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