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Shin Se Kyung Ends 19-year Representation with Namoo Actors, May Re-sign or Enter Free Agency

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 25, 2021
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I’m sure some folks don’t know that Shin Se Kyung was a true child star, but she wasn’t active in K-movies or dramas in that role so she didn’t really gain her acting career until she was a young adult. In 2009 she changed agencies to Namoo Actors and then got her big break with High Kick 2 in 2010. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Shin Se Kyung

Joo Ji Hoon Outshines the Watches in New Esquire Korea Pictorial for TAG Heuer

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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I’m a huge menswear watch fan, not for myself of course but I adore the watch completion of an outfit whether for black tie or casual chic. It’s crazy how expensive the top watch brands are but it’s definitely an investment piece more lasting than even a bespoke suit. K-actor Joo Ji Hoon is modeling TAG Heuer in the pages … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon

Hwang In Yeob the New Leading Man for Seo Hyun Jin in Upcoming Drama Why Oh Soo Jae

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 24, 2021
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It’s swapping like for like with these two young male actors. Kim Young Dae will not be Seo Hyun Jin‘s leading man in the upcoming drama Why Oh Soo Jae reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. He’s soon to be seen in the third season of Penthouse so perhaps that’s why. Stepping in is another promising young actor Hwang In Yeob … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang In Yeop, Seo Hyun Jin, Why Oh Soo Jae

MBN Sageuk Bossam: Stealing Fate Keeps Stealing My Heart as Ratings Gets Past 7% Midway Through Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021

Somewhere between the abysmal wreck that was Fashion King and today, Yuri learned to act. And not just learned, but damn near excelled at. She is as regal, composed, nuanced, and natural as I can ask of any young actress playing the role of the widowed princess in MBN drama Bossom: Stealing Fate. She stands out even among every single … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bossam: Stealing Fate, Jung Il Woo, Shin Hyun Soo, Yuri

Netflix Interviews Song Joong Ki, PD and Screenwriter of Vincenzo Who Shares Lots of BTS Tidbits

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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Netflix is devoting a lot of promo time still to Vincenzo which is a great investment as streaming allows the drama to stay hot on the site for longer than the network airing period. It’s been a month since the drama wrapped but it was such a meaty work I remain curious for more tidbits. Song Joong Ki along with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Joong Ki, Vincenzo

C-stars Tong Li Ta and Chen Si Cheng Divorce After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage, Netizens Celebrate Since He’s Been Spotted Repeatedly Cheating on Her

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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I tend to see dating/breakup or marriage/divorce news from East Asian entertainment industries in close proximity, perhaps it’s the idea that a good news makes a couple with bad news want to release it so it gets less attention. Who knows. C-ent has two new singles as married acting couple Tong Li Ya and Chen Si Cheng announced on May … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chen Si Cheng, Divorce, Married, Tong Li Ya

Taecyeon Teases His First Sageuk Role in K-drama Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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It’s from one fire into another for idol-actor Taecyeon, he’s just wrapped Vincenzo a few weeks ago and is diving right into his next drama. He’s taking on another challenge after doing the psychopath villain role in Vincenzo, this time it’s the vaunted sageuk character that requires precise diction and a very authentic period vibe. We all know it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Taecyeon, Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi

jTBC Wed-Thurs Drama Monthly House with Kim Ji Suk and Jung So Min Drops Classic Rom-com Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 21, 2021
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Well this is a breath of much needed air. Upcoming jTBC Wed-Thurs drama Monthly House was sailing on the side of my peripheral watch list but has scooted smack in the middle thanks to a slew of right up my alley promos. The teaser clinched it, so much rom-com perfection made even better thanks to leads Kim Ji Suk and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Jung Gun Joo, Jung So Min, Kim Ji Suk, Monthly House

K-drama Glitch Completes Main Cast of Jeon Yeo Bin, Nana, and Lee Dong Hwi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 20, 2021
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The cool sounding upcoming Netflix produced K-drama Glitch is adding to the cast around confirmed female lead Jeon Yeo Bin. She will be joined by Nana and Lee Dong Hwi, in what is billed as a weird, comedic, sci-fi drama about a woman searching for her long time boyfriend who disappeared in a haze of strange lights. I’m glad Nana … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Glitch, Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Dong Hwi, Nana

Netflix Pays Homage to Four Great Supporting K-drama Characters Gone too Soon in Promoting New Drama Move to Heaven

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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This is what I call a great great ancillary drama promotion tie in. Netflix is truly on a roll, picking up great K-drama picks to stream and pouring money and effort into promoting it. Last week the exclusive new series Move to Heaven dropped about a team who cleans up the belongings of people who have passed away. This week … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kingdom, Mr. Sunshine, Sweet Home, Vincenzo

First Look at Upcoming tvN Sat-Sun Drama The Devil Judge with Ji Sung, Kim Min Jung, Jin Young, and Park Gyu Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2021 by ockoalaMay 20, 2021
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The Sat-Sun time slot remains tvN‘s most high profile and where it puts all the big name cast dramas, so right now there is Mine with Lee Bo Young and Kim Seo Hyung and funnily enough that drama will be followed by Lee Bo Young‘s real life hubby Ji Sung‘s upcoming The Devil Judge (Demon Judge). Mine feels like a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Demon Judge, Ji Sung, Jin Young, Kim Min Jung, Park Gyu Young, The Devil Judge

J-ent Losing Collective Minds Over New Report that Aragaki Yui Will Retire After Getting Married With One Final Project the 2022 Taiga Headlined by Oguri Shun

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2021 by ockoalaMay 20, 2021
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J-actress Aragaki Yui has a nickname as “The Nation’s Wife” in that all men dream of her being his wifey. So J-actor Hoshino Gen is already public enemy number 1 now that he’s married Gakki but it may get even worse and even her female fans are going to fault him for what may come. J-ent is reporting that Aragaki … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Aragaki Yui, Hoshino Gen, Married

tvN Wed-Thurs Serial Killer Drama Mouse Ends with Trying to Tie Up Loose Ends But Leaves a Mixed Message

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2021 by ockoalaMay 20, 2021
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My nearly 3 month long Wed-Thurs date with Lee Seung Gi is over, and zero regrets with the time spent. Unlike some of his stupider drama choices (*cough* Vagabond *cough*) this time tvn drama Mouse was too smart for its own good. It was like a math student who got the answer early on then trying to question and outthink … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Jae Wook, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Seung Gi, Mouse, Park Joo Hyun

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