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Yoo Ah In Makes His First Official Appearance in Jang Ok Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2013

Now that we’ve seen the dazzling and toothy Jang Ok Jung with a resplendent Kim Tae Hee in a purple and black hanbok ensemble, its time to meet this latest and greatest incarnation of King Suking. King Sukjung’s given name was Yi Sun and he succeeded his father King Hyeongjung at the age of 16 when he ascended the throne. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Ok Jung, Yoo Ah In

Kim Tae Hee is Pretty in Purple in First Official Stills from Jang Ok Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2013

So pretty! Kim Tae Hee is so so pretty in her first glowing official still from the upcoming fusion sageuk Jang Ok Jung. Her veneers are a tad distracting for the time period, but she definitely gives off a lush womanly charm that befits her character – a noblewoman who gains the love of a King and becomes a powerful … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Ok Jung, Kim Tae Hee

Yu Zheng Drives Yun Zhong Ge Fans Crazy as Chen Xiao Cast as Liu Xun

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2013

The Yun Zhong Ge bar is probably the most battle-worn place on Baidu right now. Every time I check in there is a new shit storm over something Yu Zheng, who holds the rights to adapt this novel to a drama, has pulled on the anxious fans of the original novel written by Tong Hua. Two weeks ago Yu Zheng … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Xiao, Su Qing, Yun Zhong Ge

Son Ye Jin and Kim Nam Gil Confirmed for Final Revenge Trilogy Drama Shark

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 19, 2013

Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin are confirmed as the leads for upcoming revenge drama Shark, and there goes another notch in my little birdie says casting rumor mill. This pairing came out of left field when I heard about it three weeks ago, and it still hasn’t quite settled in with me yet. It’s not that I think … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Nam Gil, Shark, Son Ye Jin

Lee Seung Gi is in Fine Fighting Form for Gu Family Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 19, 2013

Hell, Lee Seung Gi as Choi Kang Chi in Gu Family Book looks so cute I can’t even. That little pony-tail thingie does wonders for his usually cringe-worthy hair, and makes him simultaneously hotter yet more boyish. Don’t ask me how, it’s probably one of those mysteries of the universe. The second batch of official stills arrived from MBC today … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gu Family Book, Lee Seung Gi

Mid-point Update on King Flower: Stakes are Raised and the Love Triangle Heats Up

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2013 by ockoalaJune 3, 2013

One caveat before I get started with my update on the increasingly awesome King Flower (also known as Substitute Princess) – Chris Wu is one of my TW-drama biases. I love him. Loved him since Autumn’s Concerto (and I’m still angry at Ady An or Liang Mu Cheng or whatever her name is), loved him in Zhong Wu Yen (blind or … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chris Wu, James Wen, King Flower, Nikki Hsieh

When a Man Takes a Very Sad Camping Trip (Sponsored by Kolping)

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2013

We all agree that PPV is out of control in dramas these days, but when the PPV is showing up already in official drama stills, then we’ve sort of reached the point of no return. One can guess how much a drama’s storyline is written around PPV, but trust me when I say its way more than we realize. When … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Seung Heon, When a Man Loves

Police Intend to Wrap Up the Park Shi Hoo Rape Investigation within Two Months

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2013

This is probably my last post on the Park Shi Hoo rape case in the near term until the police investigation wraps up, which the Western Police Station has stated that it will do in the next two months. Once it wraps up the investigation, its findings will be transferred to the Seoul prosecutor’s office and the prosecutor assigned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shi Hoo

Jang Ok Jung Drops First Atmospheric Teaser with Kim Tae Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2013

Soooooo……how should I put this……somewhere between zoning out and putting me to sleep was the first teaser for Jang Ok Jung. However much the first teaser for Gu Family Book was exciting and got me all interested, is however much the first teaser for JOJ failed epically to do the same. I get that the adults have just started filming … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Ok Jung, Kim Tae Hee

Awesome First Teaser for Gu Family Book with Lee Seung Gi and Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2013

Kyaaaaa~ I can’t take this much goodness all at once! MBC is not dithering around that’s for sure. Right after releasing the super adorable and squee-worthy official stills of Lee Seung Gi in Gu Family Book, the production up and dropped the first video teaser as well. It’s like getting an unexpected inheritance and then winning the lottery later in … Continue reading →

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

Jae Hee is Wet and Bound in the First Stills from Jang Ok Jung

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2013

I love it when high-profile and big-budgeted primetime K-dramas go head-to-head with the same premiere date. When dramas airing on the same time slot have staggered premieres, it makes it harder to gauge audience interest since a drama with a head start in airing can build up viewers already or if it sucks so bad viewers are dying for something … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jae Hee, Jang Ok Jung

Highly Anticipated First Look at Lee Seung Gi in Character for Gu Family Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2013

*Incoherent spazz attack* Ever since it was announced late last year that Lee Seung Gi was doing the fusion sageuk Gu Family Book, I’ve been in waiting mode to unleash all my pent up excitement at seeing my baby boy taking his acting challenge one step further and tackling a sageuk. I’m glad he chose a fusion and is playing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gu Family Book, Lee Seung Gi

Lee Min Ho and Yoona Hit Up Australia for Eider Sports Wear

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2013

There are young actors like Joo Won, who I swear is on track to work himself into an early retirement. He’s done three drama’s back-to-back-to-back, all while juggling a reality show, and has already committed to a movie before he’s even done with his current drama. I have no complaints about his hardworking attitude, but conversely there is a young … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Min Ho, Yoona

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