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Gu Family Book Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 8, 2013 by ockoalaApril 8, 2013

I welcome the warm Spring air of April along with its new K-dramas with open arms, the disappointments of the Winter drama season all but swept aside like the cold malaise and grey skies of the last few months. One can’t get too hung up on the past, the ability to move on makes for a generally happier outlook on … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Gu Family Book

King Flower Episode 13 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 8, 2013 by ockoalaApril 7, 2013

This is the episode where I have sadly come to the conclusion that both leading ladies in King Flower are morons. If Du Liang Yen had a man like Terry in her life, forget wanting to experience adventure, she ought to live like the bubble girl for fear of ever dying and thereby losing him. And don’t even get me … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged King Flower

New K-couple Alert: Lee Ki Woo and Lee Chung Ah from Flower Boy Ramyun Ship are Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 7, 2013 by ockoalaApril 7, 2013

These days I take whatever good news comes out of K-ent like a thirsty desert traveler spotting an oasis. In a shocker that no one saw coming, probably because the participants aren’t huge A-list actors with fans trailing their every move, Lee Ki Woo and Lee Chung Ah have just confirmed they are dating. Awwwww, can we get a “hell … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Chung Ah, Lee Ki Woo

Last Cinderella Holds Wedding Filming Press Conference as it Premieres this Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 7, 2013 by ockoalaApril 7, 2013

The upcoming Mokuju (Thursday at 10) J-dorama is the highly anticipated (by me) Last Cinderella starring Shinohara Ryoko, Miura Haruma, and Fujiki Naohito. I’ve noticed for the last few years there has been a spate of old maid dramas from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, though always starring a truly gorgeous woman we are asked to believe can’t find a man … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Fujiki Naohito, Last Cinderella, Miura Haruma, Shinohara Ryoko

Lee Da Hae Glides into Spring for Elle Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 7, 2013 by ockoalaApril 4, 2013

I have to confess that I’m casually keeping up with IRIS 2. I can’t explain why, since I barely skimmed IRIS and I checked out of Athena: Goddess of War so fast I left skid marks. If I had to guess a reason, it’s probably my love for Jang Hyuk together with Lee Da Hae. They just make me happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Da Hae

Lee Yeon Hee and Choi Jin Hyuk are Captivating as the Parents in Gu Family Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 7, 2013 by ockoalaApril 6, 2013

Lots of folks who are iffy about Suzy are perhaps hoping her starring role in the high profile Gu Family Book will change their impression of her. I adore Suzy, but its not for her acting ability as much as its for her onscreen charm and potential. I don’t think her performance in GFB will vault her over the hump … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Jin Hyuk, Gu Family Book, Lee Yeon Hee

Rich Man, Poor Woman in New York SP Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 24, 2014

After watching the special episode for Rich Man, Poor Woman, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that it was warranted. It wasn’t just necessary, it was satisfying and entertaining with a sense of freshness missing from dramaland lately. The SP captured the effervescence of the original dorama and took it to new places. After this, I’m pretty much onboard for a season … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Rich Man Poor Woman

Vic Zhou and Janine Chang Go for Moody Sexiness in New Magazine Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2013 by ockoalaApril 4, 2013

Janine Chang and Vic Zhou are one of those onscreen couples that really work for me despite not having a definitive OTP project between them. Janine has done two dramas with Zai Zai, Black & White and Returning Home, but she’s probably most memorable for hitting up the F4 boys with her pairing with Jerry Yan in The Hospital. Janine … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Janine Chang, Vic Zhou

Thrilling First Teaser for Fugitive of Joseon with Lee Dong Wook and Song Ji Hyo

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2013 by ockoalaApril 5, 2013

Woah momma what do we have here? While the more high profile upcoming sageuks Gu Family Book for MBC and Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love for SBS have been getting the majority of the press and attention (also because they are airing head-to-head), over at KBS the cast and crew have been quietly filming The Fugitive of Joseon (the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Seulong, Lee Dong Wook, Song Ji Hyo, Song Jong Ho, The Fugitive of Joseon, Yoon Jin Yi

First Impressions: All About My Love with Shin Ha Kyun and Lee Min Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 5, 2013 by ockoalaApril 5, 2013

With the end of That Winter, The Wind Blows, Spring has officially arrived in dramaland and with it comes a spate of new primetime dramas to check out. Will it continue my ennui from Winter, or will I snap to rapt attention? This week saw the premiere of When a Man Loves and All About My Love, the former is … Continue reading →

Posted in First Impressions | Tagged All About My Love, Han Chae Ah, Lee Min Jung, Park Hee Soon, Shin Ha Kyun

New Pictures of Pre-enlistment Yoo Seung Ho in Japanese Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 5, 2013 by ockoalaApril 5, 2013

Surprise! Ha, even after a year I still flashback to Big when I write that. Yeah, that drama was wack-a-mole ridiculous in plot, but I got so much out of it feelings-wise. I guess that same opinion could be applied to Yoo Seung Ho‘s last drama before his enlistment, Missing You, so I get why people like it, but there … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoo Seung Ho

Written and Video Preview for King Flower Episode 13

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 5, 2013 by ockoalaApril 4, 2013

Oh King Flower, why you have to go break my heart. And piss me off royally in the process. It’s like you and I were unexpected BFFS, but then our love affair is potentially going down the drain as quickly as it began. I can’t blame the drama, or any of the actors, I can only lay the blame on … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged King Flower

Police Hand Investigation Results to Prosecutor and Recommend Indictment for Park Shi Hoo and K

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2013 by ockoalaApril 4, 2013

Detectives at the Western Police Station in Seoul have officially concluded their investigation into the allegations that Park Shi Hoo raped trainee A on the night of February 14th and handed it off to the prosecutor’s office with a recommendation to indict. The police have formally announced that their conclusion that a crime was likely committed was based on answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shi Hoo

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