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Written Preview for Episode 4 of 49 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2011
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Looks like SBS is being extra nice with respect to releasing written previews early. Too bad the previews are very short and not terribly revealing. Boo, I want juicy previews. It’s hard to say how this week’s episodes will steer the drama, but I’m hoping to see more of Yi Kyung’s story. A combination of Nam Gyu Ri’s bad acting … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged 49 Days

MBC’s Weekend Drama Can You Hear My Heart Gears Up for its Early April Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2011 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2012
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Best Subversive Casting Ever! I just realized that the upcoming MBC weekend drama Can You Hear My Heart has cast veteran Jung Bo Seok as the mentally disabled father of the lead actress character played Hwang Jung Eum. If anyone has watched all 60-episodes of Giant (truly an epic masterpiece), then you’ll likely ROFL along with me, because Jung Bo … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Can You Hear My Heart, Hwang Jung Eum, Kim Jae Won, Nam Goong Min

The Most Difficult Video to Find: CTV’s Sunny Happiness Episode 6 Wedding Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 22, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2011
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If you guys only knew how difficult this was to find. There were no torrents, no downloads, no streaming video – zip, zilch, nada. Episode 6 of the CTV airing of Sunny Happiness, which so happens to contain the complete uncut wedding night scene, was impossible to find after the episode aired this weekend. Word spread like wildfire that Mainland … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Sunny Happiness

Park Shi Hoo in Final Talks to Join the Cast of Upcoming KBS Drama Maids

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2011
Smiling young man wearing glasses and blazer

Come again? Man, K-dramas and their casting news oftentimes gives me severe whiplash. But then again, I did say that the rumored cast for the upcoming SBS drama Sweet Scandal was just that, a rumor. Thank god I hedged my bets, because looks like that casting ship is sinking fast. News broke yesterday that Park Shi Hoo is in final negotiations to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyeo Woon, Maids, Park Shi Hoo, Sung Yuri

Written Preview for Episode 3 of 49 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2011
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I’ll be honest and confess that the single best scene in the first two episodes of 49 Days was when Min Ho opened that hotel room door and pulled In Jung inside, and the look of angst they gave each other. Until then, it was all people talking about feelings and emotions in order to set up the story proper, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged 49 Days

Cable Channel TvN brings its First Primetime Drama with Manny

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2011 by ockoalaJune 1, 2012
Man in gray vest and tie

Korean cable network TvN has been slowly building up its drama portfolio, doing quirky and creative dramas that deviate from the mainstream fare of the Big Three channels, but sometimes surpass its big-budget, high profile brethren over at SBS, MBC, or KBS. TvN takes risks, and I find its dramas emphasize the writing and execution much more than catering to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Jung Yoon, Manny, Seo Ji Seok

Song Joong Ki Channels Manly Chic for Cosmo Korea and New CF with Ga In

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2011
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I’ve heard another completely unsubstantiated casting rumor – that Song Joong Ki may be the lead for a Summer drama called Fly Again, which may be Yoon Eun Hye‘s next drama. She’s apparently unable to do Sweet Scandal since she’ll be busy with her movie publicity for the next month. If Fly Again becomes a reality, I think it may … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Chun Jung Myung for Basso Homme 2011 Spring/Summer Collection

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2011
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I’ve been watching Chun Jung Myung in his first sageuk The Duo, where he’s sporting an unfortunately unflattering historical hairdo, but some seriously lovely black threads that befits his first foray into the sageuk genre. With that said, it’s a refreshing juxtaposition to see these new stills from the Basso Homme Spring/Summer 2011 collection, where PIE is looking even more … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Chun Jung Myung

Written Preview for Episode 8 of Midas

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2011
Pensive woman in coat and scarf outdoors

Midas has slowly but steadily been getting better and better. I’ve simply been too busy to post more about it, but rest assured that I am watching it and have quite a lot of thoughts about the story and the characters. I started watching Midas for Jang Hyuk, and I’m staying for the side stories. I am way more interested … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Midas

My Black Minidress with Yoon Eun Hye Releases MV prior to its Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 19, 2011
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Yoon Eun Hye‘s upcoming movie My Black Minidress premieres next week in Korea, and I’ve posted about it earlier here. The movie held a VIP only screening a few days ago with a bevy of A-list stars in attendance. The early reviews are predominately positive – the general gist is that the movie is pretty good for its subject matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cha Ye Ryun, Park Han Byul, Yoo In Na, Yoon Eun Hye

Daniel Choi and Nam Sang Mi Model Tommy Hilfiger for Cosmo Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 19, 2011
Smiling couple in summer outfits with surfboard

Why haven’t these two collaborated before? Cosmopolitan Korea magazine selected Daniel Choi and Nam Sang Mi to model its photospread for the Summer 2011 Tommy Hilfiger collection, and the sneak peaks are right on the money. The two of them have great chemistry, have the right sunny disposition for the attitude of these clothes, and look great together.

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Posted in Fashion | Tagged Daniel Choi, Nam Sang Mi

49 Days Episodes 1-2 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 19, 2011 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2013
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Alright, that was much better. Still not good, but the slight uptick gives me hope. Even though I was quite disappointed in episode 1 of 49 Days, and not terribly impressed with episode 2 as well even though it wasn’t nearly as dull, I have this niggling feeling in my gut that this drama is going to keep getting better.

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Posted in Recaps | Tagged 49 Days

Song Seung Heon Picks Kim Tae Hee as his Ideal Girl during Interview

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2011 by ockoalaMay 20, 2011
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Awwww, my Heon oppa sure knows how to give fan service. Song Seong Heon, Song Joong Ki, and Yoon Sang Hyun (three guys I absolutely adore to watch onscreen) were shooting a CF together when an entertainment news program interviewed them. They were asked the usual “which girl is your ideal type” question, and Song Seung Heon winnowed down his … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Seung Heon

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