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Dream High Video Preview for Episode 12 and Written Preview for Episode 13

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 12, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 12, 2011
Four students in school uniforms in dressing room

Well, regardless of how the main love triangle plays out (I’m personally done making predictions and am happily chilling with the drama until the end, whichever way it goes), no one can deny that the second half of Dream High has become the “Song Sam Dong Emo Show.” Kim Soo Hyun is delivering big time as emo-Sam Dong, even if … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Dream High

A Star-Studded VIP Movie Premiere for Manchu (Late Autumn)

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2011
Actors posing in front of romantic movie poster

Binnie is off to serve his mandatory military service in a month. Until then, he’s got more work to do, the most important being the premiere of his indie movie Manchu (Late Autumn), co-starring Chinese actress Tang Wei. The movie was filmed in Seattle, and depicts a brief but likely impactful love affair between a man and a woman convict … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hyun Bin, Manchu, Tang Wei

Valentine’s Day Tribute: A Look at the Couple’s Outfits in Playful Kiss

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2011
Young man in purple shirt looking contemplative

I know V-day hasn’t arrived yet, but happy things can be shared early, no? Last night I went to sleep with a mile-wide grin on my face. Why? Because I am finally re-watching Playful Kiss for the first time since it concluded (and since I wrote my final recap for episode 7 of the Youtube edition). In the intervening months, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, My Loves | Tagged Playful Kiss

Dream High Episode 12 Written Preview and Spoilers

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2011
Man kneeling before woman in dim music venue

Dream High has not been as cracky for me this week, my raging addiction slowing down just as the drama took a turn for the moody. The two episodes this week seemingly revealed that MiGook is the end game by the ferris wheel kiss, and might be heralding that Sam Dong will be K since he got the K pendant … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Dream High

First Stills of No Min Woo in Midas

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2011
Young couple lying in bed, looking at camera

Yes, yes, calm yourselves, ladies. And no need to thank me. I am merely performing a charitable act – that of bestowing No Min Woo back to the drama world. The production of SBS’s upcoming Mon-Tues drama Midas finally wised up, and unleashed the first set of character stills for No Min Noo. He plays the younger brother of self-made … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Midas, No Min Woo

My Princess Episode 12 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2011
Two passengers in car looking forward

I need some help people. If you are enjoying My Princess, or enjoying my recaps of it, or hopefully both, can you leave a comment telling me? I need something positive to motivate me to finish recapping this drama, which I vow to do. I’m thisclose to tearing my hair out having to suffer through another interminable episode of “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Upcoming MBC Drama Can You Hear My Heart Casts Its Leads Hwang Jung Eum, Kim Jae Won, and Nam Goong Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2011 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2012
Smiling woman waving in sparkling beige dress

MBC’s current weekend drama Flames of Desire is burning up the screens with its epic pathos, but its successor looks to do an about-turn and go the cheerful, upbeat route. Earlier in January, rising actress Hwang Jung Eum was cast as the lead of Can You Hear My Heart, and this week her leading man was selected – fresh out of the … Continue reading →

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

My Princess Episode 11 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2011
Smiling couple posing in front of ornate carving

We’re entering the final stretch of My Princess, and boy am I glad. I am ready to finish up this drama (and this recap series) and move on. Every episode of MP since episode 8, I’ve found myself genuinely enjoying isolated scenes, but not really connecting with the totality each episode. Frankly, the delightful moments are getting fewer and fewer, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Han Hyo Joo Cast as the Lead in So Ji Sub’s Upcoming Movie Only You

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2011
Smiling woman and suited man side-by-side

I must have magical super powers, at least that is what I’m going to keep telling myself. One day after posting about Han Hyo Joo and wondering when/what her next project would be, the girl goes and gets herself cast as the lead in the upcoming move Only You, which has already got its leading man in So Ji Sub.

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Posted in Films | Tagged Han Hyo Joo, Only You, So Ji Sub

Written Preview for Episode 12 of My Princess

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 9, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 9, 2011
Woman looking up inside car at man

I haven’t watched episode 11 of My Princess yet, but I worry that the drama is getting bogged down in the same old issues. I wish Seol would just take up Hae Young’s offer, and let the rest of the drama be about Seol and Hae Young getting back to the palace and convincing the public they’d make a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged My Princess

Retrospective: Ha Ji Won and Jo In Sung mise-en-scene CFs

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2011
Couple embracing in elegant black formal attire

These series of mise-en-scene CFs may just be one of the best K-drama inspired couples CFs I’ve ever seen. From the concept to the execution, everything was perfectly tailored for the couple in question – Ha Ji Won and Jo In Sung, who had just come off a sizzling onscreen turn as Lee Soo Jung and Jung Jae Min in … Continue reading →

Posted in Oldies but Goodies | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Jo In Sung

Han Hyo Joo in Paris Modeling for Lovecat Handbags

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2011
Smiling woman holding two handbags, ornate cathedral

Han Hyo Joo has been doing a slew of endorsements since she recently wrapped up a 9 month long drama shoot for Dong Yi. While I hated Dong Yi with a passion, I still love Han Hyo Joo regardless, because I find her effortlessly charming and radiant, even if she’s not the best actress in the book. Amongst all her … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Han Hyo Joo

First Peek at Upcoming SBS Drama Midas

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 8, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 8, 2011
Drama poster: three people in formal attire

I don’t have anything really positive or negative to say about the upcoming SBS Mon-Tues drama Midas (following Athena: Goddess of War) if I balance the various elements against each other. Positive – Jang Hyuk (he’s so god-awesome he can singlehandedly take this entire side of the scale). Negative – a script by famed screenwriter Choi Wan Kyu (All In, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Kim Hee Ae, Lee Min Jung, Midas

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