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C-netizens Buzzing Over Screencaps Spoilers Taken Reportedly From the Final Episode of Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 10, 2016 by ockoalaApril 11, 2016
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No matter how Descendants of the Sun ends this coming week, I hope drama fans who have been watching along with me, and hopefully all enjoying it for whatever reasons, continue to have the faith to see it through the end. I’ve been posted the written ending spoilers for a few weeks now, the first coming out of China from … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Descendants of the Sun

Which Answer Me Drama Alum Has the Most Successful Post-AM Acting Career or Potential for Such

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 10, 2016 by ockoalaApril 9, 2016
Group of friends posing in three settings.

With the three leads of the most recent installment of the Answer Me drama series from tvN all going on to be leads of soon-to-air prime time dramas, it’s still incredible how this series has created stars from relative unknowns or elevated talent to new levels of fame. From Answer Me 1998, Park Bo Gum is doing Moonlight Drawn From … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Answer Me 1988, Answer Me 1994, Answer Me 1997

Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo Pal Around Hong Kong to Promote Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2016 by ockoalaApril 5, 2016
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In a nice fanservice treat to the hordes of drama fans of Descendants of the Sun, the leads jetted off to Hong Kong this week for a promotional event that is giving shipper dreams a nice boost. Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, along with members of their drama support staff, have been cheerfully going through the media gauntlet in … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

The Rest of the Leads of MBC Drama Monster Make Official Drama Stills Debut

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 5, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 6, 2016
Young man posing with a stylish bomber jacket.

With main lead Kang Ji Hwan out of the bag for upcoming MBC drama Monster (Tyrant), it’s nice of the production to keep up the trickle of goodies to hopefully maintain momentum. The drama is airing on Mon-Tues after Glamorous Temptation wraps up so won’t be landing in the crowded competitive time slot that is Wed-Thurs where Descendants of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Park Ki Woong, Soo Hyun, Sung Yuri

TW-drama Star Reunions with Kirsten Jen, Lego Lee, and Kingone Wang

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 24, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 23, 2016
Couple smiling together in a cozy setting.

A new year doesn’t mean only doing new things, there’s still plenty of reason to take a break for a nostalgic reunion. At the recent SETTV banquet awards, a few of my fave and fond Taiwan drama pairings made time to take pictures together to commemorate the happy encounter. There’s Lego Lee and Kirsten Jen, the popular leads of In a … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Baron Chen, Kingone Wang, Kirsten Jen, Lego Lee, Megan Lai

Neighborhood Hero with Park Shi Hoo and Lee Soo Hyuk Release Posters and Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2015
Group of people in a dramatic street scene.

The preview is out for upcoming OCN drama Neighborhood Hero, the comeback drama for PD Kwak Jung Hwan after his epic fail that was Basketball, and also the comeback drama for K-actor Park Shi Hoo after his accused rape scandal nearly two years ago. I’m not quite ready to welcome Park Shi Hoo’s onscreen return but it’s happening no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jo Sung Ha, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Shi Hoo, Yuri

Hyun Bin, Won Bin, and Kim Woo Bin Reportedly in Talks for K-movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 16, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2015
Three men posing thoughtfully in different outfits.

Casting rumor say whut? I swear this is not some one off rumor and is instead being reported by various media outlets, so it’s probably levels above fan service but still way too impossible to pull off for me to think it’ll end up happening, even if it’s really being discussed. The world might be getting three Bins for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hyun Bin, Kim Woo Bin, Won Bin

Rainie Yang Sweetly Surprises Good Friend Cyndi Wang at 2016 Tour Launching Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 13, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 13, 2015
Two women presenting a basket of products.

Rainie Yang isn’t just the cutest pocket-sized idol ever, she’s also now earned her stripes as one of the most loyal and generous of entertainer friends. She surprised good friend Cyndi Wang this at at the press conference for Cyndi’s upcoming 2016 World Tour. That Taichung crowd is still going strong and both Cyndi and Rainie have admitted that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Cyndi Wang, Rainie Yang

Roy Qiu and Alice Ke Head to Japan to Promote Marry Me or Not

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2015
Two actors posing in front of a banner.

I think TW-drama Marry Me or Not is one of the best shows I’ve watched all year, from any country. It’s nice to see the drama getting traction both domestically and overseas, and now the show is getting air time in Japan as the two leads jetted over there for a press conference plus fan meeting. Roy Qiu and Alice … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Alice Ke, Marry Me or Not, Roy Qiu

Yoo Seung Ho Starts Filming Two Dramas with Remember and Imaginary Cat

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2015
Actors engaged in a script reading session.

When it rains it apparently pours Yoo Seung Ho, or at least it seems that way in the K-ent weather system. This past week dropped two sets of drama script reading stills both featuring Yoo Seung Ho, he’s the male lead in upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama Remember, as well as the male lead in cable network MBC Every1‘s Imaginary Cat. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Imaginary Cat, Park Min Young, Remember, Yoo Seung Ho

New Stills Show Before and After Weight Loss Pictures of Shin Mina in Oh My Venus

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2015
Couple posing happily in fitness attire.

I feel like the discussion over visuals can be such a potential landmine. Unless the approach is tongue-in-cheek, any attempts to fatten up or uglify drama leads inevitably leads to some sort of comment backlash. I’ll try hard not to offend anyone when I discuss the recently released new stills from upcoming KBS drama Oh My Venus that show a … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Oh My Venus, Shin Mina, So Ji Sub

Roy Qiu Back in the Spotlight Promoting Upcoming TW-drama Marry Me, or Not

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 24, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 23, 2015
Man in suit posing in well-lit hallway.

It’s so good to see Roy Qiu back in the entertainment spotlight, though he didn’t actually take a hiatus for the last two years but it certainly felt like it based on how low key he was. It’s a rather odd and ultimately inconsequential reason for his staying out of the limelight even as he’s filmed movies and dramas this … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Roy Qiu

Period C-drama Braveness of the Ming with Hans Zhang and Park Min Young Release New Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2015
Couple walking together in traditional attire.

I’m digging how not bad upcoming peroiod C-drama Braveness of the Ming looks. I know that’s hardly a resounding vote of confidence, but hear me out considering I see C-drama stills by the boatload and most make me want to rinse my eyes out. Some are too dour and dull, others too silly and bizarre, but Braveness of the Ming … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Braveness of the Ming, Hans Zhang, Park Min Young

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