↓
 
A Koala's Playground 
 
  • Home
  • About
  • Drama/Book Recaps
  • Favorites
  • Glossary
  • Headers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ratings/Top Ten
    • K-dramas Ratings/Top Ten
    • TW/C dramas Ratings/Top Ten
  • Reviews

A Koala's Playground

I'll talk about dramas if I want to

Male model in stylish outfit, casual pose.

Category Archives: Music

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Park Yoochun Resumes Entertainment Career After Scandal with Japan Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 4, 2018 by ockoalaJune 3, 2018
Man wearing sunglasses and a mask.

It’s so awkward to watch singer-actor Yoochun formerly of DBSK and JYJ resume his public events two years after a very messy and public accusation of rape and subsequent revelations of his salacious personal life. A requirement for star appeal is the public persona projects that fans like and that is impossible to maintain once the curtain falls to reveal … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Yoochun

A Pink Member Namjoo Trending Over K-portals After Debuting Very Different Face

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2018 by ockoalaApril 14, 2018
Smiling woman in lace blouse, arms crossed.

This is like watching a slow motion train wreck in GIF form and being unable to look away. The K-ent search engines and news portals lit up a few days ago in unison after girl group A Pink made a media appearance and member Namjoo appeared looking completely and objectively awful. It wasn’t bad makeup or outfit, it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged A Pink, Namjoo

Active in C-ent Korean Singer Kim Han Il Passes Away at 26 Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2018
Smiling man with microphone in black and white.

I have some sad news to share though this particular star was only starting off his career and is likely not well known yet. Korean singer and variety star Kim Han Il (also known as Jack Kim), who was active in Mainland China entertainment, has passed away this week after suffering a medical condition on Jeju Island and unable to … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jack Kim, Kim Han Il

Suzy Shows Off Her Youthful Prettiness in Minimal Makeup at Music Bank Rehearsal

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 4, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2018
Smiling person with long hair making heart gesture.

I don’t follow K-pop so I don’t know the barometers of a successful album release. From what I’ve gathered Suzy‘s recently released second solo mini album is doing well but whether that’s just good enough or very very well I’ll leave to the experts to elucidate. I do know she’s looking quite well and that’s in the very very very … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Suzy

China Bans Hip Hop Culture on Television After the Recent Scandal with Winner of The Rap of China

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2018
Hip-hop artists promoting "The Rap of China" show.

Going mainstream brings exposure and with it added financial gains, but the flip side is more scrutiny and this week the hammer fell on the burgeoning hip hop scene in Mainland China. The government broadcast authority released a memo basically banning hip hop on television, likely spurred on by the recent scandal with a very well known hip hop star … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Music | Tagged The Rap of China

SM to Release Posthumous Jonghyun Album Titled Poet/Artist with All Proceeds Donated to Charity

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2018
Portrait of Kim Jong-hyun, tribute image.

This is a very comforting and bittersweet as a final bookend to recently passed Korean idol Jonghyun’s life and career. His agency SM Entertainment has announced that it will be releasing the already recorded solo tracks Jonghyun laid down before his passing a month ago on December 18, 2017. The mini-album is titled “Poet/Artist“, so fitting for this sensitive and … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jonghyun

Rainie Yang Playfully Lights Up the Stage in Various Eye-catching Outfits at Her Youth Lies Within Tour

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 18, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 18, 2017
Singer in a flowing lavender gown.

Fashion has different parameters on the musical stage much like makeup for stage performances is so much thicker and dramatic to show under the bright lights. Rainie Yang held her two-night Youth Lies Within tour in Taipei this weekend and put on quite a show for concert-goers. The concert movies to Hong Kong in February and hopefully she’ll continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Rainie Yang

Top Hallyu Stars Attend IU’s Concert Including Lee Jun Ki and the Newlywed Song-Song Couple

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2017
Two people holding signs and light sticks.

It’s undeniable that singer-actress IU is supremely talented at the singer part of her entertainment career, but through it and her acting works she’s developed an incredible network of supportive colleagues. She’s been holding a series of concerts this December and the night of the 9th brought out a veritable who’s who of top stars attending as happy audience members. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU, Lee Jun Ki, Park Bo Gum, Park Sol Mi, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Good Friends and K-ent Rising Male Drama Leads Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk Vogue it Up After 2017 MAMA

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2017
Two stylish men wearing formal attire.

A good bromance is even better when it consistently feeds goodies to fans. Rising young Korean actors Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk are doing their best to walk in the two decades long bromance friendship steps of top Korean movie stars Jung Woo Sung and Lee Jung Jae, showcasing a guy friendship whilst supporting each other’s burgeoning careers. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Ji Soo, Nam Joo Hyuk

Rain Drops Teaser Stills for Upcoming December Comeback Album with Frequent Producer Kim Tae Wan

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2017
Man in black turtleneck and leather gloves.

Actor-singer Rain is widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working entertainers in South Korea, with his career less overwhelming talent and more talent developed through hustle and grit. I like him because of his acting but it’s probably fair to say that he’s a better musical entertainer than actor on the technique scale. His presence and expressiveness can veer … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Rain

Suzy Pretty in Green Performing at the 2017 Grand Mint Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 23, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 22, 2017
Artist performing on stage with microphone.

It’s a drastic visual switch for me to go from watching actress Suzy with the short hair in While You Were Sleeping to idol Suzy in her full performing regala at this weekend’s Grand Mint Festival 2017. Her idol group Miss A is basically disbanded with one member leaving and the group not having any official activity for two years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Suzy

Girl’s Generation Effectively Disbanded as Sooyoung, Seohyun, and Tiffany Leave SM Entertainment

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 9, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 9, 2017
Three women posing in stylish outfits.

An end of a K-pop era is here and I’m not sure if the timing was this perfect by chance or by design. SM Entertainment announced that three members of the current eight member girl idol group Girl’s Generation will not be renewing their contracts with the agency. Sooyoung, Seohyun, and Tiffany have elected to move on to different agencies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Girl's Generation, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Tiffany

Kim Hyun Joong in J-ent Magazine and Preparing for Year End Music Comeback in Japan and China

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 10, 2017
Portrait of a young man in black sweater.

Sometimes you hear of something forthcoming and just think “NOPE” and this is one of those for me. Disgraced but not criminally liable Korean singer-actor Kim Hyun Joong is reportedly planning a year end music comeback, to the sound of his loyal fans clapping and the rest of the world face palming. I’m sure he’s made enough money over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kim Hyun Joong

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Currently watching:

K-dramas: When the Phone Rings

Recent Posts

  • tvN Releases First Teaser for Rom-com K-drama The Practical Guide to Love with Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek
  • Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun Start Filming Tencent Period C-drama The Road to Glory
  • Youku Airdrops Remake of My Ahjusshi the C-drama Loving Strangers with Mark Chao and Zhang Zi Feng
  • Shin Mina and Lee Jin Wook in Talks for Romance K-drama Wed/Thurs/Fri
  • Yu Shu Xin Transforms into Elegant Period Lady in First Look at Just Started Filming C-drama Yun Chu Ling
  • First Look at Comedic Superhero Netflix K-drama The WONDERfools with Park Eun Bin and Cha Eun Woo
  • Tencent C-drama Shine on Me with Zhao Jin Mai and Song Wei Long Hits 30,000 Heat Index and Ends Run with Cute Happy Ending
  • Park Min Young and Yook Sung Jae in Talks for Office Romance K-drama Nine to Six
  • First Posters for Period C-drama Reborn of the Rightful Manages to Fully Uglify Leads He Yu and Bao Shang En
  • Netflix Releases Second Long Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Kim Sun Ho and Go Yoon Jung




Latest Comments

  • Imzadi on tvN Releases First Teaser for Rom-com K-drama The Practical Guide to Love with Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek
  • Ashin on tvN Releases First Teaser for Rom-com K-drama The Practical Guide to Love with Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek
  • Kdramawatcher on Shin Mina and Lee Jin Wook in Talks for Romance K-drama Wed/Thurs/Fri
  • PYC on Youku Airdrops Remake of My Ahjusshi the C-drama Loving Strangers with Mark Chao and Zhang Zi Feng
  • Ann on Tencent C-drama Shine on Me with Zhao Jin Mai and Song Wei Long Hits 30,000 Heat Index and Ends Run with Cute Happy Ending
  • prettyautumn on Park Min Young and Yook Sung Jae in Talks for Office Romance K-drama Nine to Six
  • prettyautumn on First Look at Comedic Superhero Netflix K-drama The WONDERfools with Park Eun Bin and Cha Eun Woo
  • prettyautumn on Yu Shu Xin Transforms into Elegant Period Lady in First Look at Just Started Filming C-drama Yun Chu Ling
  • prettyautumn on Shin Mina and Lee Jin Wook in Talks for Romance K-drama Wed/Thurs/Fri
  • prettyautumn on Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun Start Filming Tencent Period C-drama The Road to Glory
  • Rei on Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun Start Filming Tencent Period C-drama The Road to Glory
  • Ashin on Shin Mina and Lee Jin Wook in Talks for Romance K-drama Wed/Thurs/Fri

Categories

  • Awards
  • Books
  • Discussion Forum
  • Download Links
  • Drama Previews
  • Fashion
  • Films
  • First Impressions
  • J-doramas
  • Japanese Manga
  • K-dramas
  • Miscellaneous
  • Music
  • Musings
  • My Loves
  • Oldies but Goodies
  • Recaps
  • Recess
  • TW & C dramas
  • Year End Reviews

Tags

Dating Gong Hyo Jin Gong Yoo Ha Ji Won Han Ji Min Hyun Bin IU Jang Geun Seok Jeon Ji Hyun Ji Chang Wook Ji Sung Jung Hae In Jung So Min Kim Go Eun Kim Ji Won Kim So Hyun Kim Soo Hyun Kim Woo Bin Kim Yoo Jung Lee Dong Wook Lee Jong Seok Lee Jun Ki Lee Min Ho Lee Seung Gi Liu Shi Shi Married Moon Geun Young Nam Joo Hyuk Park Bo Gum Park Min Young Park Seo Joon Park Shin Hye Shin Se Kyung Song Hye Kyo Song Joong Ki Song Seung Heon Son Ye Jin Suzy Wedding Yang Mi Yoo Ah In Yoona Yoon Eun Hye Yoo Seung Ho Zhao Lu Si

Archives

Blogroll

  • Dramabeans
  • Jomo's Findings
  • Mookiehyun
  • Thundie's Prattle
  • WaterOB

Favorite Book Translations

  • Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert) Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert)
  • Lost You Forever Lost You Forever
  • Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds) Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds)

Favorite Drama Recaps

  • In a Good Way In a Good Way
  • Nice Guy (The Innocent Man) Nice Guy (The Innocent Man)
  • The King 2 Hearts The King 2 Hearts
©2026 - A Koala's Playground - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑
error: Content is protected !!