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Playful Kiss Episode 8 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 23, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2010
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Oh my squee, was this a good episode. Moments of needed introspection leading to events of progression, episode 8 of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) was a satisfying episode from start to finish. Everyone took a big step forward, even if a certain little muffin ended up taking a half step back, which still ends up being a big half-step forward. … Continue reading →

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Playful Kiss Episode 7 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2010
Young man carrying tennis bag in white outfit

Did someone order a serving of angst? Well, here you go. A big, heaping, bubbling pot of angst coming right up. This is the first episode where I don’t think I LOL’d once. Well, except for a certain face meets tennis racket moment. Otherwise, episode 7 of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) is straight on emotional trauma territory we’re headed smack into.

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First Impression: All About Eve C-drama Remake

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2010
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The C-drama Fall In Love With Anchor Beauty (aka the All About Eve remake) premiered today and dropped two episodes for our viewing pleasure.

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Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk

Extended Preview for Playful Kiss Episode 7

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2010
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Well, MBC comes through in the end. Below is the long preview for episode 7 of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss). Better late than never, right? Enjoy everyone, and see you all back here for the recap after episode 7 airs.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Playful Kiss

Moony in Sungkyunkwan Scandal Part Deux

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2010
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Bonus: I Know Who He Reminds Me Of! Bringing you more Yoo Ah In screen caps from Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

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Ashita no Joe Teaser Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2010
Three-panel boxing montage of intense young fighter

YamaPi (Yamashita Tomohisa) has just gone on tour with his NEWS mates, after wrapping his upcoming movie Ashita no Joe, a live-action adaptation of a classic old-school Japanese boxing manga.

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Playful Kiss Episode 7 Written Preview and BTS Footage

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2010
Young man in school uniform speaking at microphone

For those of you scouring the web for this week’s long preview of the upcoming episodes of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss), you might want to take a break. MBC will be unlikely to release any more long previews, not because it was a stupid idea to do so in the first place, but because the filming for PK has now … Continue reading →

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Latest Athena Stills: OTP Japan Snuggling and BOA

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2010
Couple posing before distant misty volcanic peak

And NOT in the same frame at the same time! As if I can control myself not to plaster these latest set of stills from Athena: Goddess of War all over. The picture above and below (which is slightly NSFW so will be available after the jump) show Jung Woo Sung and his spy-ladylove Su Ae enjoying some TLC in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Athena, Jung Woo Sung, Su Ae

Lee Min Ho As The City Hunter

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2010
Young man in black shirt posing with necklaces

I’m sure all of you have heard the casting news, that Lee Min Ho (henceforth known as LMHMG – please consult the glossary section of AKP for the definition) has been cast as the lead in the K-drama adaptation of famed 90s-era Japanese manga City Hunter.

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Playful Kiss Confirmed As 16 Episode Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2010
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And…..it’s official. Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) is confirmed to be a 16 episode drama. I hesitate to say it is being cut, because apparently MBC never did confirm it was going to be a 20 episode drama.

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F4 Reunited for Chinese Spring Gala 2011?

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2010
Four men in black suits posing together

Following in the footsteps of The Little Tiger’s first public performance in 15 years since they disbanded in the mid-90s, which happened at the 2010 Chinese New Year Gala, Chinese authorities organizing the event are trying to one-up themselves. An invitation has gone out to…..each member of F4 (aka now known as JVKV since the Japanese owner of the F4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Oldies but Goodies | Tagged Vic Zhou

Playful Kiss Episode 6 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2010
Two students in school uniforms at podium

This is the first episode of Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) I’ve watched since the rather slow episode 1 that didn’t leaving me giddy as a gopher dug a new hole. Don’t get me wrong, I still really liked it. But PK can do with upping the intensity and the pace more, as it remains rather languid in its execution.

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Cha Seung Won Drops Out of Athena Filming in Japan

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2010
Smiling person seated in black suit

Cha Seung Won has dropped out of Athena’s overseas shoot for Japan due to poor health, and his role in the drama may be drastically reduced overall because of either his long-term health concerns or the fact that writing him out of the Japan portion means his entire role needs to be reduced so the plot makes sense.

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