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Joe Cheng Returns to TW Dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2010
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Joe Cheng is coming back to the small screen! [Excuse me for a minute while I fangirl how handsome he looks in that above picture]. Word has just leaked that he signed on with SETTV (leaving his long-time network GTV – as the rumors of Ariel Lin also looking to do) to do their new drama X Channel. The theme … Continue reading →

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Playful Kiss Episode 3 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2010
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For someone who doesn’t give a flying fig about anyone around him because he’s just so darn smarter than everyone else, Baek Seung Jo sure does notice Oh Ha Ni. A lot. Playful Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) is like a slow burn. Anyone expecting angst and plot twists look elsewhere. I am loving this slow and steady development of Ha Ni … Continue reading →

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First Official Poster for Flames of Ambition

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2010
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The upcoming weekend mega-drama from MBC, Flames of Ambition (formerly known as A Woman Only Loves Once) has just released its first official poster. Me. Want. So. Bad. Right. Now. The poster shows its four stars: Jo Min Ki, Shin Eun Kyung, Yoo Seung Ho, and Seo Woo, with an indolent and decadent backdrop. Expect acting, and more exquisite acting, … Continue reading →

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

Vic Zhou’s New Movie – Love You Ten Thousand Years

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2010
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My unni asked me what our darling Vic Zhou has been up to lately, so of course that calls for an immediate post about Zai Zai. He’s currently starring in a pretty blockbuster TW-move called Love You Ten Thousand Years.

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Posted in Films | Tagged Vic Zhou

New Posters And Reviews For Reign of Assassins

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2010
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The Chinese poster for Reign of Assassins 劍雨 has dropped, and OMG it looks kick-ass. I love it! Very grand and visually a match for the story theme (the missing half of the faces symbolizing the secrets and hidden identities of these band of various assassins).

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Posted in Films | Tagged Jung Woo Sung

Kissing Stills From All About Eve Remake

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2010
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The C-drama All About Eve remake In Love With A Female Anchor is set to premiere on September 19, 2010. The production has released some new romantic stills of the OTP, Jang Hyuk and Zhu Dan, kissing.

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Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk

Secret Garden Casting Redux (From Hyukie to Binnie)

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 7, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2010
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Hyukie is OUT and Binnie is IN! Like I said before, I am 100% torn about this latest development in the Secret Garden casting brouhaha. On one hand, the thought of Jang Hyuk with Ha Ji Won made me faint in the head with delight. On the other hand, the thought of Hyun Bin with Ha Ji (I’m Gonna Kick … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hyun Bin, Jang Hyuk

Extended Preview For Playful Kiss Episode 4

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 6, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 6, 2010
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Okay, MBC is clearly going to keep on spoiling their own drama. It’s fine by me, so I present to you an extended preview for Playful Kiss episode 4!

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Extended Preview For Playful Kiss Episode 3

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 6, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 6, 2010
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MBC has released yet another extended preview for an upcoming episode of Playful Kiss – an 8 minute trailer for episode 3.

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Reign of Assassins Premieres at Venice Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 3, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 3, 2010
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First Review of Reign of Assassins 劍雨 The first review of Reign of Assassins has dropped, as it premiered last night at the Venice Film Festival, where Jung Woo Sung walked the red carpet with co-star Michelle Yeoh. And the first review is positive!

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Posted in Films | Tagged Jung Woo Sung

Athena Showcase + Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 3, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 3, 2010
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You all thought you can go one week without me posting anything about Jung Woo Sung. Hahaha, well you thought wrong! I cannot go one week without stroking his handsome mug on my blog. Tada, presenting the Athena showcase this week.

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Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Seung Won, Jung Woo Sung, Su Ae

Playful Kiss Episode 1 and 2 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 2, 2010 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2013
Two students in school uniforms walking

I’ve gotten some pings for some more Playful Kiss (“PK”) thoughts, and since Dramabeans won’t be recapping PK right away (due to their schedule and the voting swaying to recapping My Girlfriend is a Gumiho first), let me see if I can keep up with doing succinct recaps for this drama.

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Posted in K-dramas, Recaps | Tagged Playful Kiss

Hyun Bin At Gucci

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2010 by ockoalaSeptember 1, 2010
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Binnie! What the blazes is on your head? And what is that shit you are wearing? What the frak did Gucci do to you!?!

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Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

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