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First Look at Jo In Sung as the Rugged General Protecting Gorguyeo in K-movie Ansi Fortress

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2018
Warriors in armor preparing for battle.

Oooooh, me likey scruffy period attire Jo In Sung! The actor hasn’t been in the spotlight much this past year and turns out he’s been filming the period K-movie Ansi Fortress which has wrapped and is in post-production for a second half 2018 premiere in theaters. He plays General Yang Man Chun, a famed Gorguyeo commander of the titular Ansi … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ansi Fortress, Jo In Sung

Cheese in the Trap Movie with Park Hae Jin Along with New Cast Gets Valentine’s Weekend 2018 Premiere Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 23, 2018
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I’m not sure who the target audience is for the Cheese in the Trap movie but if there are any then the film has been confirmed to hit the theaters on Valentine’s Day weekend of 2018. That’s less than a month away and there hasn’t been any promos yet so that’s not going to bring in the audience by stealth. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, K-dramas | Tagged Cheese in the Trap, Oh Yeon Seo, Park Hae Jin, Park Ki Woong, Yoo In Young

Along With the Gods Rockets into Top 10 Highest Grossing K-movies of All Time in 4th Spot

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2018
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Wowsers does this movie have legs, or movie-going audience eyeballs judging from the box office. For the first time in two years a K-movie has entered the top 10 highest grossing Korean movies of all time list, at current standing the fantasy movie Along With the Gods has just over 13 million tickets sold placing it 4th on the list. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Along With the Gods

Fantasy Movie Along With the Gods Hits 8 Millions Viewers and Becomes 2nd Highest Grossing K-movie of 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 31, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2017
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There’s a new number 2 in town and it came right at the very end on the last day of the year. On December 31st, the fantasy movie Along With the Gods surpassed 8 million tickets sold in the theaters, putting it in the second highest grossing box office K-movie of 2017 just ahead of Confidential Assignment. First place remains … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Along With the Gods, Cha Tae Hyun, Ha Jung Woo, Joo Ji Hoon

C-actress Crystal Liu Cast in Coveted Role of Mulan in the Upcoming Big Budget Disney Live-action Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2017
Woman in pink dress with a rabbit.

Now this is what I call a legit huge casting news – after months of casting calls and a worldwide search, Disney has cast C-actress Crystal Liu (Liu Yi Fei) in the titular role of Mulan for the upcoming live-action remake. The Disney live-action remakes of it’s own animated movies have been blockbusters for the company, with Jungle Book, Cinderella, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Crystal Liu, Mulan

Korea to Remake Taiwan Time Travel Music Romance Movie Secret

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2017
Couple playing piano together in soft light.

When I heard of this remake it was the rare instances where I think it’s a good idea. Korean has bought the rights to hit 2007 Taiwanese time-travel high school romance movie Secret starring Jay Chou and Gwei Lun Mei. The remake will hit the theaters in 2018 with the setting changed from high school to college. The movie not … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gwei Lun Mei, Jay Chou, Secret

Hyun Bin Dons a Gentleman Professor Look at The Swindlers Movie Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 19, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 19, 2017
Man in glasses at press event backdrop.

I’m so amused by Hyun Bin‘s latest looks, mostly because I can’t figure out if I like it or not. It’s not the best showcase for Binnie’s insanely handsome features but I do like that he’s changing things up, and for this latest look at the press conference for caper movie The Swindlers I totally came away with a theme. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hyun Bin, The Swindlers

Star-studded Cast of Fantasy Death K-movie Along With the Gods Holds Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 17, 2017
Four figures in dramatic pose, movie poster.

The year end holiday season will have a star-studded big-budget K-movie to look forward to, and hopefully end the Korean box office for 2017 on a high note. Fantasy death movie Along With the Gods (Two Worlds) is adapted from the same name webtoon about the death trials of a firefighter played by Cha Tae Hyun who experiences the trials … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Along With the Gods, Cha Tae Hyun, D.O., Ha Jung Woo, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Hyang Gi, Lee Jung Jae, Ma Dong Seok

Aragaki Yui Cosplays as Teen Shibuya 109 Girl in New Romantic Sports Movie Mix Costarring Eita

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 14, 2017
Table tennis players on magazine cover.

J-actress Aragaki Yui is one of my faves since her debut and it’s been a sweet ride seeing her career new high in this recent year with hit doramas Nigeru wa haji daga, yaku ni tatsu (We Married as a Job) followed by Code Blue 3. Her next project is the October 2017 romantic comedy sports movie Mix about a ping … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Aragaki Yui, Mix

Preview and Movie Stills for K-movie Glass Garden with Moon Geun Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 9, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 8, 2017
Young woman looking back among greenery.

I’m happy that K-actress Moon Geun Young is all recovered after her medical scare and hospitalization earlier this year, and even happier that her return to work comes with a finished project ready to premiere. Promos are ramping up for psychological thriller movie Glass Garden, which Moon Geun Young filmed last year and has been selected as the opening night … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Glass Garden, Moon Geun Young

Shinohara Ryoko and Hirose Suzu Cast in J-movie Remake of Hit Korean Movie Sunny

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 5, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 4, 2017
Woman smiling with a drink, movie poster.

Japan is certainly on a movie remake spree and picking off really prime source material. There’s the J-movie remake of Taiwanese 2011 hit movie You Are the Apple of My Eye coming along, and now also comes the J-movie remake of Korean hit movie Sunny on its way. The J-version is called Sunny: Strong Mind Strong Love (Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Sunny

Japan Remaking Hit TW-movie You are the Apple of My Eye

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 3, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 3, 2017
Two young women, one smiling, one contemplative.

I haven’t heard this movie mentioned in a long time but 6 years ago it was the biggest movie hit in Taiwan and spawned the careers of three famous entertainers, with two sadly going on to infamy. Japan is remaking the hit Taiwan coming-of-age high school school yard friendship and romance movie You are the Apple of My Eye (Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Saito Asuka, Yamada Yuki, You Are the Apple of My Eye

Lee Jong Seok Tops September 2017 CF Rankings Followed by Gong Yoo and Lee Je Hoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 1, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 1, 2017
Man in suit at the Eiffel Tower.

September officially wrapped up yesterday and it’s undoubtedly a good month for K-actor Lee Jong Seok. His new SBS drama While You Were Sleeping debuted to high single digit ratings, not ideal but also not terrible in the current drama ratings landscape, but the positive critical and audience reception bodes well for the drama as it heads into a 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Jong Seok

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