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Preview for Episode 8 of Mary Stayed Out All Night (Written and Video)

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2010
Two people seated on bookstore floor reading books

Wow. Way to up the emotional angst in one episode alone, M3. I don’t know how I can last another week before watching episode 8, but I know I have to endure because if I collapse of heart palpitations before then I won’t get the emotional breakthrough I can see coming. The preview of episode 8 of Mary Stayed Out … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews, K-dramas | Tagged Mary Stayed Out All Night

Press Conference for Athena: Goddess of War

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2010
Group of seven posing at film premiere

The cast of the upcoming Athena: Goddess of War held its press conference today at the Seoul Walker Hotel. It’s a little early since the drama doesn’t premiere for another two weeks (following the end of Giant on Mon-Tues on SBS), thus I was a little take off guard. But then my Jung Woo Sung radar pinged, and I immediately … Continue reading →

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Mary Stayed Out All Night Episode 6 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2010
Three surprised people in stylish clothing indoors

I swear that I must have snapped at every living being and inanimate object with the bad luck to be in my vicinity the last few days. You can say I’m jetlagged, but I know that the lack of a Mary Stayed Out All Night (Marry Me, Mary!) fix did contribute to pushing me over the edge. Thankfully, I’m back … Continue reading →

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Mary Stayed Out All Night Previews for Episode 7 (Written and Video)

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2010
Young woman in scarf outdoors with autumn foliage

Come and get the goodies. I have the written preview for Mary Stayed Out All Night (Marry Me, Mary!) episode 7, as well as the preview for said episode shown at the end of episode 6. It’s getting good, people. Like, everyone is starting to have an emotional stake in this farce turned real deal.

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Stills of the First of Many Steamy Scenes With Joe Cheng in Channel X

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2010
Man at computer with Channel-X logo

I thought about topping the post with one of the pictures below, then I realized that with my readership having expanded beyond my band of beloved drama friends, I might want to self-censor for the young un’s. Channel X has been boldly telling the world that the undisputed king of Taiwan drama sex scenes, Joe Cheng (the TW-media really has dubbed … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Channel X

Update on Upcoming Episode of Mary Stayed Out All Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2010
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As of Monday morning (Seoul time), episode 6 of Mary Stayed Out All Night (Marry Me, Mary!) is still scheduled to air in the evening. News on M3 have been slim pickings lately, and its likely a combination of factors, including lead actor Jang Geun Seok jetting off to Japan for the past two weekends in a row for his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Geun Seok, Mary Stayed Out All Night

Channel X Plot Synopsis and Video of the Production Special

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2010
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Channel X with Joe Cheng and Amber Kuo is premiering in one week, and the production has released an hour-long special to whet the audiences’ appetite. After watching it, and reading the official plot synopsis – I am ravenous for this drama. Actually, after reading the first two sentences of the plot synopsis, my jaw hit the floor. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Channel X

Full MV of Take On Me K-version with So Ji Sub and Jung So Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2010
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The full MV has dropped for the “Take on me” remake by Superstar K (the K-version of American Idol) winner Seo In Kook. As the teaser indicated, it stars So Ji Sub and Jung So Min. The MV pays homage to the original MV by A-ha, which was quite innovative back in the early 80s – it was part live-action and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jung So Min, So Ji Sub

Secret Garden Update For This Weekend’s Broadcast

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2010
Close-up of two people staring intensely

Isn’t that picture above fan-freaking gorgeous? It’s the cover for the upcoming Secret Garden OST, to be released shortly. One word: wow. I’ve read the written preview for episode 6 and it confirms that Joo Won and Ra Im have swapped bodies, and spend the episode confused and dealing with the situation. I don’t have time to translate, but it’s … Continue reading →

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More BTS Videos for Mary Stayed Out All Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2010
Person playing guitar beside companion, graffiti backdrop

KBS seems to understand that you can’t go too long without feeding the insatiable craving of the hordes for more of their favorite drama, especially if said drama got preempted by a handball game. I always thought handball was a game you played in elementary school where the shrimpy kids got picked last – apparently its now a regulation sport. … Continue reading →

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Secret Garden Long Preview for Episode 5

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2010 by ockoalaDecember 5, 2013
Woman gazing upward while sitting outdoors

You know something is really really popular when people go to extreme measures to get spoilers and updates. A long preview for episode 5 of Secret Garden has just materialized – but it’s a video that was shot by someone aiming a camera at a camera phone playing the long trailer. It’s pretty low-quality stuff. But for someone dying for … Continue reading →

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Behind-the-Scenes Video of the First Kiss in Mary Stayed Out All Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 25, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2010
Two people covering faces with hands

Raise your hand if you’ve been suffering from the lack of new Mary Stayed Out All Night (Marry Me, Mary!) episodes? While this isn’t the long-awaited episode 6, it is something that is super cute and helps lessen the dull longing a bit. KBS released behind-the-scenes footage of the Mae Ri-Mu Gyul kiss from the end of episode 5.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Mary Stayed Out All Night

Channel X with Joe Cheng and Amber Kuo Release Poster and New Teaser Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 25, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2010
Two people in Chinese action-drama poster

Being back in Taiwan, albeit briefly, means that I am literally watching everything real time. Zhong Wu Yen is ending with a whimper this weekend, and all eyes on are Joe Cheng and Amber Kuo to see if their Channel X can turn things around for SETTV. The drama released its official poster, and I like it overall even if … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Amber Kuo, Channel X, Joe Cheng

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