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Yoo Ah In and Jae Hee Join Kim Tae Hee in Upcoming Sageuk Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2013 by ockoalaApril 16, 2013

Well……this outta be interesting. SBS Mon-Tues is off to a melodrama start with Yawang (Queen of Ambition) starring Su Ae and Kwon Sang Woo, but the network is getting my interest up for the follow up drama which sounds all sorts of strange and far out. Despite the recent sageuk mediocrity I’ve still a fondness for the genre and the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jae Hee, Jang Ok Jung, Kim Tae Hee, Yoo Ah In

Flower Boy Next Door Episode 5 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2013

Flower Boy Next Door continues to be so lovely in its simplicity. There isn’t a lot of story, there is really very little conflict, and in general the story revolves around a group of people going about their day. It ought to be boring but it isn’t. There little details and delicate touches fascinate me. I’m not crazy about this … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Flower Boy Next Door

Mnet Releases Entertaining Look at Yoo Seung Ho and Park Shin Hye Filming So Ji Sub Rap MV

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2013

Craaaaack. The upcoming rap MV for So Ji Sub starring Yoo Seung Ho and Park Shin Hye is going to be a reduced form of drama crack. Mnet released part 2 of its behind-the-scenes look at the filming for the MV and I’m already quivering with excitement to see the end product. Glimpses of Yoo Seung Ho and Park Shin … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Park Shin Hye, So Ji Sub, Yoo Seung Ho

Cheongdamdong Alice Episode 14 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2013

The last 5 minutes of episode 14 of Cheongdamdong Alice was the best plot development to happen in this drama for the past 6 episodes. It was also what should have happened like 5 episodes ago, which continues to grate that so much time was wasted on pointless filler tension. The entire last 5 episodes was all about keeping the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Cheongdamdong Alice

Lee Sang Yeob and Hyun Woo Prepping for Drama Returns in March

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2013

Come to me, my beautiful hilarious boys! I feel like my love for Hyun Woo and Lee Sang Yeob courtesy of spending 160 episodes with them in I Live in Cheongdamdong gives me the added boon of saying that I saw them first before y’all so they are my precioussssssses. Hahahahaha….*hack hack hack* Okay, the evil genius laugh is very … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Woo, Lee Sang Yeob

Kim Ji Hoon Goes Camping Solo for Sure Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2013

I thought I would have a mad case of the second lead shakes in Flower Boy Next Door due to my love for Kim Ji Hoon but that hasn’t materialized. I usually ship characters based on narrative and this time is no different. Yoon Si Yoon‘s character of Enrique Geum is just too precious for words, already showing us that … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Ji Hoon

Cheongdamdong Alice Episode 13 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2013

I’ve officially given up on Cheongdamdong Alice, though I’ll probably recap to the end since it’s almost done. Episode 13 confirmed for me that this drama has completely lost its marbles and I’m going to have to approach it like its some delusional fantasy rom-com otherwise I’ll go crazy. At this point I’m shipping Se Kyung with Tommy. I’m not joking … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Cheongdamdong Alice

Additional Lovely Pictures of Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won for The King 2 Hearts Japan Promotion

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2013

Guh, every time I see Lee Seung Gi with Ha Ji Won my heart gets stuck in my throat and I have this urge to start babbling like an idiot. I still love The King 2 Hearts so so much, far and away my favoritest drama of 2012. I thought I’d seen and found all there was involving this drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, The King 2 Hearts

First Stills and Poster Shoots for Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2013

In the blink of an eye I got interested in upcoming K-drama Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek, and its all thanks to the last minute addition of Jo Hyun Jae to the cast. He’s been filming C-dramas this past year (period drama Rouge Overlord with Yang Zi and modern drama Youth Storm with Selina Jen’s younger sister Kristen Jen) so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek, Han Chae Young, Jin Goo, Jo Hyun Jae, Park Ha Sun

Written Preview for Episode 13 and 14 of Cheongdamdong Alice

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 18, 2013

It’s strange to watch Cheongdamdong Alice deflate slowly like a balloon in terms of tension and excitement. I’m still enjoying the watch somewhat but it feels like the majority of drama fandom has more or less set this one aside in search of crackier sustenance. It hurts that SBS maintains radio silence on this drama during the week, only grudgingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Cheongdamdong Alice

Best Friends Janine Chang and Ivy Chen Drop Their Inhibitions in Boracay

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 18, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 18, 2013

The story of real life BFF and famous Taiwanese actresses Janine Chang and Ivy Chen and one particular turning-30 trip is the stuff that makes me long for a similar experience. Back in November of 2012, Ivy Chen was still dealing with her Summer breakup with long time boyfriend Kun Da and had four days off so jetted to gleaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ivy Chen, Janine Chang

Ethan Ruan Back in the Limelight Attending Gucci Winter Fashion Show in Milan

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2013

Ethan Ruan really is the top male actor in Taiwan right now. Despite being away for a year to fulfill his mandatory military service, the day after he received his discharge papers he was on plane headed for Milan to attend the Gucci Winter 2013 fashion show. As the face of Gucci in Taiwan and China, Ethan has been tied … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ethan Ruan

Thoughts on the Ending of Missing You

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 17, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 17, 2013

Missing You ended today after a 21-episode run that saw domestic ratings averaging about 10 but plenty of fodder for discussion. Starring three high profile Hallyu actors in Yoochun, Yoon Eun Hye, and Yoo Seung Ho in the K-drama staple melodrama genre, the ratings never attained its anticipated highs despite a valiant effort on the part of the cast to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Missing You

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