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MBC to End Mon-Tues K-dramas After Welcome 2 Life with Rain and Lim Ji Yeon

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2019
Stars gathered for a script reading session.

It’s the end of an era, and there seems to be a lot of that going on in recent years. Change happens too fast and it’s sometimes impossible to keep up. With TV viewership migrating to streaming and non-scripted show related other entertainment, the drop in traditional television ad revenue has been catastrophic and now the other shoe has dropped. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Rain, Welcome 2 Life

Gorgeous Color Saturated Posters for MBC Drama Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2019 by ockoalaJune 29, 2019
Two characters in traditional Korean attire.

Let’s end the downer news week on a high note, shall we? MBC romance sageuk drama Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung released drama and character posters that tickle my fancy bone with a shot of creative pretty. I’m so enamored of the colors in this drama, pastels that aren’t washed out and plenty of artistic touches and details in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Park Ji Hyun, Park Ki Woong, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, Shin Se Kyung

IU and Yeo Jin Gu are Opposites Under the Moonlight in Character Posters for Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 26, 2019 by ockoalaJune 26, 2019
Two characters against a full moon backdrop.

When I see a full moon shot I get the urge to breakout into Memory from Cats, dating myself of course lol. The upcoming Hotel Del Luna is all about the moon motif from the title to the supernatural beings that run, work at, and inhabit the titular hotel for the ghostly. They can only come out at night so … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU

First Look at IU in Costume for tvN Drama Hotel Del Luna at Meal Truck Gift Sent by Song Hye Kyo

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2019 by ockoalaJune 5, 2019
Food truck at night with woman standing.

This is a two-fer surprise and both much appreciated to see. The first is that apparently actress-singer IU is friends with top actress Song Hye Kyo, and unni went all out this week sending a food and drink meal truck gift to her dongsaeng on the night set of filming tvN drama Hotel Del Luna. Night shoots are the hardest … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hotel Del Luna

Former KARA Member Goo Hara Found Safe From Suicide Attempt After Posting Goodbye Message on SNS

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2019 by ockoalaMay 27, 2019
Young woman at a press conference event.

There’s a happy-ish ending to report on the weekend shocking news from K-ent that former KARA member Goo Hara was found to have attempted suicide. Netizens were alarmed when she posted “Annyeong” a hello/goodbye single word message on her Instagram account. Shortly after her manager went to check on her and found her unconscious inside her apartment. She was rushed … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Goo Hara

Won Jin Ah in Talks Opposite Ji Chang Wook for Romance Drama Melt Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2019 by ockoalaMay 8, 2019
Two actors posing for a portrait session.

K-actor Ji Chang Wook is out of the army AND has a new drama lined up, all he needs is a leading lady to wrap it all up in a tidy bow. He’s getting a very good leading lady with news that Won Jin Ah has been offered the female lead for Melt Me which has already confirmed Ji Chang … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Won Jin Ah

Jung Hae In Strolls Through a Spring Night into Han Ji Min’s Heart in First Drama Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 2, 2019 by ockoalaMay 2, 2019
Woman in library, wearing stylish outfits.

I don’t know why I assumed Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In were playing a couple going for a second chance at love in upcoming MBC romance drama Spring Night. Turns out she’s dating someone already and meeting single dad Jung Hae In is what prompt her to ditch the old for the new. PD Ahn Pan Seok loves … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Hae In, Spring Night

Kim So Hyun Confirms KBS Sageuk Youth Romance Tale of Nok Du and Schedules June Birthday Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2019 by ockoalaApril 29, 2019
Two smiling individuals posing for photographs.

K-actress Kim So Hyun is heading into the summer with plenty on her plate. She’s turning 20 years old on June 4th being 1999 born, which is the official Western age but in Korean age she would be 21 turning 22. To celebrate the young actress is holding a fan meeting on June 1 to meet her fans and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Mung Bean Chronicles, Tale of Nok Du

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin Confirmed for You From Another Star and Legend of the Blue Sea Writer’s Next Romance Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 21, 2019
Two smiling individuals in stylish attire.

It’s time to rejoice or say meh depending on how you view this pairing. Top stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are confirmed for the upcoming romance drama by screenwriter Park Ji Eun who wrote You From Another Star, The Producers, and Legend of the Blue Sea. The drama will film overseas on the United States as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Fans Sends the Boy Off with Pride as SHINee’s Minho Enlists for the Military

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 15, 2019 by ockoalaApril 15, 2019
Smiling person in a denim jacket outdoors.

I know SHINee‘s Minho (Choi Min Ho) is enlisting towards the end of the age limit rather than early on such as after high school or college for most South Korean non-celebs but he totally gives off that fresh boy going off into the brand new world vibe. This young man has been a member of one of Korea’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Minho

Jung Hae In Gets All Buttoned Up as a Pharmacist in First Stills from MBC Drama Spring Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2019 by ockoalaApril 14, 2019
Man in lab coat at pharmacy setting.

I’ve never seen K-actor Jung Hae In as a sexy, always the sweet boy next door, but the first stills of him from MBC romance drama Spring Night turn him into stuffy ahjusshi territory. I’m sure it’s part of his character persona but the plaid shirt buttoned up to the top and vest combo under his pharmacist white coat definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jung Hae In, Spring Night

Police Bar Park Yoochun From Leaving Country After Finding Evidence of Drug Use with Former Fiancee Hwang Hana

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2019 by ockoalaApril 13, 2019
Man in formal attire at a press conference.

The latest news is no bueno for actor-singer Park Yoochun. After holding a teary preemptive press conference claiming he’s never used drugs and is definitely totally absolute not the “friend” that former fiancee Hwang Hana alleges gave her drugs during her own drug use investigation, the police have announced that they have hard evidence that both did in fact use … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Park Yoochun

Yang Se Jong, Yang Dong Gun, and Many Other Yangs Deny Being the “Actor Yang” Arrested for Drug Use

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2019 by ockoalaApril 12, 2019
Four men posing for a photo together.

This is actually a highly amusing story due to the timing and the last name in question. Seoul police announced that a “Actor Yang” was arrested yesterday morning around 3 am after being reported for erratic behavior running around outside of a hotel. After being taken to the police station for investigation, he continued to act strangely and spout nonsense … Continue reading →

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