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K-actor Park Hae Soo Releases Romantic Wedding Pictorial Before January 2019 Wedding to Non-celeb Fiancee

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 26, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 25, 2018

This is likely the last celebrity wedding goodie before 2018 year end and it’s coming from very low key and critically acclaimed K-actor Park Hae Soo. He was amazing in his most recent hit K-drama Prison Playbook but has received rave reviews for all of his movie and dramas works without fail. I actually thought he was older because he … Continue reading →

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C-drama Story of Yanxi Palace is the Most Google Searched Television Show in 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 23, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 21, 2018
Four characters in traditional Chinese attire.

Congrats to the Qing dynasty C-drama Story of Yanxi Palace which is confirmed to be the top Google searched television show around the world. The search engine released country specific search results but also a worldwide top 10 for the various categories and it was the summer Yu Zheng produced court drama Story of Yanxi Palace that had all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Yanxi Palace

tvN Drama Encounter Enchants with Fairy Tale Artistic Title Openings by Artist Jamsan

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 17, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2018
A serene girl with butterflies and flowers.

Art isn’t something I expect to find in a K-drama, and it’s usually the opposite as many productions struggle to even craft decent posters and title designs. I was pleasantly surprised to see a full title opening for tvN drama Encounter (Boyfriend), an illustrated fairy tale-esque rendering of a princess, her rescuer, castles and winged horses, all the elements of … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter

Jung In Sun in Grazia Pictorial After Successful Drama Lead Role in Terius Behind Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 13, 2018
Young woman in pink sweater, sitting casually.

I love hearing about the successes of the up-and-coming and this latest worthwhile effort also yielded a reportedly very cute and watchable K-drama. MBC drama Terius Behind Me was billed as a spy thriller conspiracy and turned out to be a heartwarming and rather comedic family drama. While male lead So Ji Sub has a long body of work and … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jung In Sun

Jung So Min and Junho Confirmed for Sageuk Romance Movie Courtesan Bachelor

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 14, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 14, 2018
Two celebrities at a formal event.

I was just writing about K-actress Jung So Min, after her appearance at the Japan leg of the 2018 MAMA, about doing a next project with host and K-actor Park Bo Gum because I think they would be fantastic onscreen together. That wish will have to wait because Jung So Min is confirmed for a a sageuk romantic movie as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Courtesan Bachelor, Jung So Min, Junho

Jin Hyuk Convinces Soo Hyun to Take Another Step Forward in Episode 5 of tvN Drama Encounter

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018
Two people in winter coats outdoors.

Episode 5 of tvN Wed-Thurs drama Encounter (Boyfriend) dropped in ratings down to 8.513%, which totally makes sense for me! Honestly I want this drama to drop in ratings so that it stops getting scrutinized as a success or failure and diehards like me can just savor the beautifully written and directed throwback perfection. Not much happened in episode 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter

D.O. Establishes Himself in the Pantheon of Romantic Young Crown Princes in 100 Days My Prince

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 26, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 25, 2018
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I know plenty of drama viewers have been impressed enough with idol-actor D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) since his debut in It’s Okay, That’s Love, myself included. That was four years ago and he really has maintained the high expectations in his first leading man role in currently airing tvN romantic sageuk drama 100 Days My Prince (Husband for 100 Days). … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged D.O., Do Kyung Soo

Seo In Guk and Jung So Min Go About Their Lives in New Stills from Hundred Million Stars Falling From the Sky

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 27, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 26, 2018
Young man in various thoughtful poses.

Some actors and actors take a long time to grow on me, and until that happens I’m quite dismissively flippant towards them. Seo In Guk is one of those where even after dramas I’ve loved such as Answer Me 1997 and The Master’s Sun he just doesn’t claw into my permanent opinion as a strong actor with charismatic presence. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hundred Million Stars Falling From the Sky, Jung So Min, Seo In Guk, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

8th Prince Kevin Cheng Ties the Knot in Bali with HK-actress Grace Chan

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 12, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 12, 2018
Bride and groom joyfully exit ceremony.

The brotherhood of the original and best drama adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin (also known as Startling With Each Step or Scarlet Heart) adds another to the married brethren, much to my pleasure as I just want each and everyone to find lasting happiness unlike their characters in the drama. This time it’s 8th Prince played by Kevin Cheng, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Kevin Cheng, Married, Wedding

Yoon Eun Hye, Chun Jung Myung and Han Go Eun Confirmed for MBC Rom-Com Love Watch

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 7, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2018
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The long awaited confirmation is here along with a new cast member addition. MBC is ramping up to start filming Love Watch (Excitement Warning) heralding the return of K-actress Yoon Eun Hye to the K-drama world for the first time in 5 years since Marry Him if Your Dare (Mirae’s Choice) in 2013. Her leading man will be Chung Jung … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Chung Jung Myung, Excitement Warning, Han Go Eun, Love Watch, Yoon Eun Hye

Black Pink Members are the K-ent Girls of Summer 2018 at Sprite CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 22, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 21, 2018
Four women holding bottles, wearing summer outfits.

K-pop idol are a dime-a-dozen but the latest YG Entertainment foursome girl group Black Pink truly deserve the moniker of the Girls of Summer 2018. They are the face of Sprite in South Korea this year and the ladies Jennie, Lisa, Ji Soo, and Rose were absolutely refreshing decked out in short shorts and cute green tops for the CF … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Blackpink, Jennie, Ji Soo, Lisa, Rose

Good Doctor Screenwriter’s Next Drama a Police Procedural Called Hot-blooded Priest

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2018 by ockoalaJune 5, 2018
"Promotional image for the show Good Doctor."

The K-drama Good Doctor has stayed in the news cycles for the past year thanks to a successful US show adaptation and again now as Japan prepares to remake it into a J-dorama. The screenwriter really hit it big with the GD script and now has announced his next project a police procedural with a religious element called Hot-blooded Priest. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Blood, Chief Kim, Good Doctor, Hot-blooded Priest

Song Hye Kyo Popular as Ever in Hong Kong Airport Arrival

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2018 by ockoalaJune 1, 2018
Woman holding bouquet and smiling at airport.

Boy would I Iove a gorgeous blue bouquet in hand when I get off a flight, but then again it’s probably a welcome reserved for the likes of top star Song Hye Kyo who was welcomed with media intense arms when she arrived in Hong Kong this week. She’s traveled quietly overseas with husband Song Joong Ki and those airport … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Musings | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

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