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Rainie Yang Tries Out NYC Fire Escape Chic for New Album Photoshoot

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 21, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 21, 2014

It’s hard enough getting to the top of the entertainment food ladder in one category much less two, it’s way harder to stay put and consistently put out projects that the fans scoop up. Rainie Yang crossed the decade mark on her dual acting-singer career a few years ago at the height of her fame and has since then stayed … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Rainie Yang

One Crazy Red Dress Snatches the Buzz at the Lackluster 51st Grand Bell Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 21, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 21, 2014

The 51st Grand Bell Awards went off without a hitch last night in Seoul, though apparently there was major behind-the-scenes conflict between the past and present organizers. It was also quite a dud of an affair with the wins mostly getting yawns or huhs from the netizens. That makes the ridiculous and unattractive red lace coochie showing bondage dress that … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Choi Jin Hyuk, Choi Min Shik, Han Se Ah, Honey Lee, Im Ji Yeon, Im Shi Wan, Jeo Yeo Jung, Jo Jung Seok, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Jung Jae, Nam Bora, Son Ye Jin, Yeo Jin Gu, Yoochun

The Leads of Healer Shine in New Visually Intriguing Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 21, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2014

I’m seriously so enamored of whatever Park Min Young has got going on in Healer. It’s the combination of her cute new mussy shoulder length hair and the fact that she’s totally glowing. The fresh and understated make up doesn’t hurt either. I’m also seeing all the earlier mentions of the resemblance to City Hunter especially when Park Min Young … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Healer, Ji Chang Wook, Park Min Young, Yoo Ji Tae

New Arrival The King’s Face No Competition as Pinocchio Continues to Rise in Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2014

It’s worth checking back into the current Wed-Thurs ratings to see how the current drama crop fares with the new arrival of The King’s Face on KBS. The network has been guzzling the bitter broth of rating suck since Joseon Gunman went off air and both Mon-Tues as well as Wed-Thurs became seat cushions. Since JG sageuks haven’t been doing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Mr. Back, Pinocchio, The King's Face

Pinocchio Episode 4 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2014

I LOVE PINOCCHIO. Episode 4 sealed the deal for me. This episode was everything perfect in K-drama storytelling style, with tension and laughter and so much heart I was flailing through even the non-OTP scenes. The familial unit is fast becoming one of my all times faves even if Dad is currently not onboard any possibility of the Dal Po-In … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Pinocchio

Possible Leading Ladies to Join Lee Seung Gi in Kill Me Heal Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2014

I get super curious whenever a big K-drama starts casting and the interest is exponentially multiplied if one of the leads is cast first and is someone I love. Such is the case with Kill Me Heal Me that is likely going to star Lee Seung Gi. The drama is too close to filming for yet another public meltdown with … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Kill Me Heal Me, Lee Seung Gi

The OTP Share a Toast Near Kiss in New Stills for Episode 4 of Pinocchio

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 19, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 19, 2014

I feel myself so close to the precipice when it comes to Pinocchio. My interest and affection for this drama is on the edge of tumbling down the abyss of addiction, a sweet free fall sensation of giddiness and anticipation that hurts so good. The drama is certainly doing everything it can to hook me good and tight. The newly released drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Pinocchio

Pinocchio Episode 3 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 19, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2014

Pinocchio rolls right into episode 3 with nary a slowdown from the fantastic first two episodes. Lead chemistry? Check. Interesting story? Check. Fluid directing and lovely acting? Check and check. There isn’t a single thing to find fault with this drama unless one really wants to nitpick, and right now I’m in a non-nitpicky mood. When a story cohesively works … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Pinocchio

Yoon Sang Hyun in New BNT Spread and Reveals Marriage Plans in Early 2015

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 19, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 19, 2014

Yoon Sang Hyun is one of those rare K-drama leading men that got his big break late in his career. That’s now even harder to come by considering the penchant for flower boys in the industry and very young leading men thrust into playing older roles all the time. Yoon Sang Hyun is now 41 year old and his big … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yoon Sang Hyun

Ji Chang Wook as Healer Drops Yet Another Tantalizing Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 19, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 19, 2014

It’s such a relief that promos for upcoming KBS drama Healer continue to look fantastic. The drama was announced and cast relatively early, with respect to how frequently K-dramas come down to the wire, and having that head start ought to be reflected in the quality. So far it definitely looks it, the first video teaser and now the just … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Healer, Ji Chang Wook, Yoo Ji Tae

Kim Bum Continues His Chinese Film Career with New Anthology Love and Movies

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2014

Looks like Kim Bum‘s career transition over to Chinese entertainment is in for the long haul. His first forays into the industry have been well-received all things considering, whether it’s a supporting role in the Young Detective Dee movie or as part of the modern romance drama compendium V Love. He’s been in China since late summer filming the C-romance … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gu Li Ne Zha, Kim Bum

K-ent Goes Ga-Ga Over Lee Min Ho and Kim Soo Hyun at the Same Cultural Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2014

The dual red hot popularity of Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Min Ho came to a head this week and sent the K-ent media into a tizzy for showing up at the same place. Both attended the 2014 South Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards and made it a rare appearance at the same event. They even received the same … Continue reading →

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

Next tvN drama Heart to Heart Finalizes Cast Led by Chun Jung Myung and Choi Kang Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2014

The upcoming tvN drama Heart to Heart is going to have huge shoes to follow coming right after the highly rated and critically well-received Misaeng airing on Fri-Sat nights. At least the drama has finished casting the main leads and it’s a mixed bag for sure. Choi Kang Hee has been signed on since the project was first announced but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Kang Hee, Chun Jung Myung, Heart to Heart, Lee Jae Yoon, Sohee

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