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Regarding the Additional 7 Youtube Episodes of Playful Kiss

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2010
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I’m not sure when I became a source for Playful Kiss information, but I’m honored so many people have left comments with questions about this drama. The majority of the questions surround the ending of the drama and how or what the additional 7 Youtube episodes are about.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Playful Kiss

Mike He and Cyndi Wang in New Baking-Themed Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2010
Woman wearing oven mitts handling freshly baked loaves

  BFFs Joe Cheng and Mike He are about to go up against each other in competing dramas scheduled to premiere at the end of 2010. I’ve already discussed Joe’s new drama, X Channel, with Amber Kuo (though I just found out its being helmed by the director who did Summer’s Desire – which was a steaming pile of dog feces … Continue reading →

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The 6-Degrees of Manga Adaptation Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2010
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If Kevin Bacon is the center of the Hollywood universe, I’ve yet to find his equivalent in the Asian entertainment world. Since we’ve been on such a Playful Kiss high lately, let’s spend a few minutes with the two young men who have breathed life into the character of Irie Naoki, Joe Cheng and Kim Hyun Joong, and then follow me for … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Joe Cheng, Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Min Ho, Oguri Shun

Seo Woo and Yoo Seung Ho Enter Flames of Desire

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2010
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For those of you worried that Flames of Desire would make us sit through interminable older generation insanity before delivering the boom boom pow (aka pouty Seo Woo and her jailbait boytoy Yoo Seung Ho), writer Jung Ha Yeon clearly refuses to withhold the goods.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flames of Desire, Seo Woo, Yoo Seung Ho

Demo MV Released For Mary Stayed Out All Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2010
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Promotions for the upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama Mary Stayed Out All Night have been ramping up steadily. In addition to a slew of stills, which I’ve been too busy to aggregate for everyone, yesterday the production released its first demo MV.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Geun Seok, Kim Jae Wook, Mary Stayed Out All Night, Moon Geun Young

Written Preview for Episode 15 of Playful Kiss and Spoilers for Episode 16

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2010
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[Hi everyone – please do not copy and paste any of my posts without checking with me first. I’ve been seeing my entire posts pasted elswehere (with and without proper credit). It’s a bloggy courtesy to check with the author first, and I hate to be a nag but it’s starting to get out of control. Feel free to link … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Playful Kiss

The Leading Men of Secret Garden

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 14, 2010
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SBS released additional stills today of its two leading men in Secret Garden. While earlier stills were released of Hyun Bin, this is the first time we see a full body shot of him.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Secret Garden, Yoon Sang Hyun

Playful Kiss Episode 14 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2010 by ockoalaMay 3, 2011
Young couple embracing tenderly on indoor balcony

Episode 14 of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) was a soft landing for everyone involved, be it the participants of that rainy kiss or us viewers. There were heady emotional moments, quiet heartfelt embraces, and plenty of professional development from everyone involved.

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Latest Stills from Athena Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 14, 2010
Two people on blue jet ski near pier

I feel like the filming for Athena has the weirdest tempo. They run off to film in Italy for a month, then everyone scatters to their own thing. Then they run off to film in Japan for a few weeks, then everyone goes to promote their own movies at PIFF and their respective premieres. For example, everyone showed up at … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Athena

Long Preview for Episode 14 of Playful Kiss

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2010
Smiling young man outdoors with trees background

MBC has released the long preview for episode 14 of Playful Kiss. I confess to merely providing the link. I have not watched it, and have no intention or desire to. Rather than gleaning tidbits about what’s going to happen, I’m in the mood to be pleasantly surprised by the entire episode as it airs.

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Playful Kiss Episode 13 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2010 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2019
Young couple sharing umbrella at night

Let me start off by saying that AKP exploded this week. There were over 15,000 hits yesterday alone, which once again confirms the rabid love of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) online and in the international community.

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Playful Kiss Episode 14 Written Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2010 by ockoalaJanuary 23, 2014
Smiling young man portrait with decorative border

Hold your horses, people. It’s coming. All good things come to those who wait. In the meantime, here’s an appetizer. Tomorrow’s Playful Kiss should include the following events.

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Official MBC Stills from Playful Kiss Rain Scene

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2010 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2010
Romantic couple embracing in pouring rain

I really have nothing more to add, other than I can sleep and rest easy tonight. Snug in my bed with no worries about tomorrow’s Playful Kiss episode 13. It’s going to make me a really really happy koala. For fear of everyone’s losing their sanity at the next picture, I’m hiding it after the jump. Don’t be mad, okay?

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Playful Kiss

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