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Film Industry Rumors that Kim Woo Bin is Returning with Historical Crime Movie, His Agency States No Return Planned at This Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 13, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2019
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There was a spurt of excitement followed by tempered expectations with news of K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s return to acting. He’s been on a work hiatus for going on two years now since early 2017 due to cancer treatments that are reportedly successful and he’s in remission. He’s been spotted last year vacationing in Hawaii with good friend Lee Jong … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Park Min Young and Lee Jun Ki Hang Out With Fellow Namoo Actors at 15th Annual Family Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 12, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 12, 2019
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I still remember the whiplash that was Lee Jun Ki and Park Min Young working together on variety show My Ear’s Candy from two years ago. From the fans excited with their wonderful voice chemistry from the show to the anger when it was revealed that Lee Jun Ki was dating fellow Namoo Actors colleague Jeon Hye Bin in real … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Do Ji Won, Lee Jun Ki, Park Min Young

Moon Geun Young Glowing and Healthy at Promos for Variety Show The Secret and Private Lives of Animals

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 10, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2019
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It’s a new year and for the first time in two years K-actress Moon Geun Young will be back on the small screen. She’s participating in variety program The Secret and Private Lives of Animals which was filmed late last year and looks to involve adorable penguins. I’m thrilled to see her returning to the entertainment world albeit in a … Continue reading →

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Lee Seung Gi Wins Daesang at 2018 SBS Entertainment Awards and Netizens Upset

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 28, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 28, 2018
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I thought the entirety of South Korea loved Lee Seung Gi so this reactions feels like as surprise and may be the first big controversy I’ve seen involving him. This week’s 2019 SBS Entertainment Awards it was the much younger Lee Seung Gi who took home the Daesang for his role in the variety show The Butlers (Master of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Master of the House, The Butlers

Park Shin Hye Elegant in Blue and Crystals at Swarovski Event in Hong Kong

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 26, 2018
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Earlier this month Park Shin Hye jetted to Hong Kong for what I thought was the MAMA ceremony but in actually to attend a store opening CF event for the jewelry brand Swarovski which she has repped for many years in South Korea. I got sidetracked by following along with the fun and frustrating watch of her currently airing tvN … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Lee Jun Ki Heads to Japan for Delight Asia Tour Concert

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 19, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 19, 2018
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The festive atmosphere is underway as Christmas is one week away and it must be a treat for Japan fans of Lee Jun Ki to attend his Asian concert tour titled Delight. He was spotted at Gimpo over the weekend heading to Japan, sporting a middle part longish hairstyle that’s still lighter in color as his preference in recent months. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

Song Seung Heon Continues Cable Drama Career Success with OCN Heist Thriller Player

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 7, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 5, 2018
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The pairing of Song Seung Heon with smaller niche cable network OCN seems to be a match made in drama heaven as both have really flourished together. Song Seung Heon’s latest OCN drama Player just finished airing with solid ratings starting with 4.474% and staying relative consistent in the 4s to end with 5.083% in the final episode. Player improved … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Seung Heon

Lee Jun Ki, Shin Se Kyung, and Mickey Mouse Attend Holiday Charity Gift Wrapping Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2018
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Green looks great on K-stars Lee Jun Ki and Shin Se Kyung especially when it reflects both altruism and the holiday mood. The actor and actress, who haven’t worked together yet on a drama or movie, gave a future pairing visual opportunity this past weekend attending the Green Umbrella Fund‘s gift wrapping for needy children event. They donned green Santa-esque … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jun Ki, Shin Se Kyung

Moon Geun Young Updates SNS and Readies for Television Return in KBS Program The Private Lives of Animals

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2018
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This sounds like such a great trip potential work-related program and I’m so jelly/happy that Moon Geun Young is making her small screen return in two years with this cool concept. She traveled last month to Ushuaia, Argentina to shoot a KBS show called The Private Lives of Animals, capturing the awe inspiring glory of animals in their natural habitat. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young

Song Joong Ki Debuts Permed Hair Borrowed Straight From Darren Chen in Meteor Garden 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2018
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This looks is so far out that I can’t believe a guy in real life is willingly doing it, and none other than top Hallyu star Song Joong Ki no less. With a floofy perm that is exactly a carbon copy of Darren Chen (Guan Hong) from playing the Hua Ze Lei (Rui) character in Meteor Garden 2018, Song Joong … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Lee Seung Gi Attends Ribbon Cutting at KB Job Fair to Boost Employment

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 22, 2018
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With the overseas location shoot portion of the K-drama Vagabond completed as of last week. K-actor Lee Seung Gi is back in South Korea and resuming his usual spate of events. First up this week is attending the ribbon cutting for the KF Jobs Fair to promote increased hiring and employment, always important to keep the economy humming. His hair … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Kim Jae Wook Drops Collectors Edition Media Pictorial After Successful OCN Drama The Guest

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2018
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I may have been (slightly) more impressed and connected with Kim Dong Wook‘s character and performance in OCN thriller drama The Guest but my first love Kim Jae Wook still knocked it out of the park for his leg of the narrative triangle. This is the first drama of his in ages where I wasn’t left frustrated that his good … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Jae Wook

Lee Jun Ki Goes Dapper Professor Chic Leaving Incheon for HK Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 11, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 11, 2018
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I’m loving Lee Jun Ki‘s total look from last week when he left Incheon airport to head to Hong Kong for a brand promotional event. His hair is growing up and he’s paired it up playfully with a full on long coat, shirt, and pants combo that screams trendy young professor and I totally dig it! The spectacles finish the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

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