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K-actor Yang Se Jong Criticized for K-netizens for Looking Chubbier at the Press Conference for Netflix Drama Doona! with Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2023
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This week was the press conference for Doona! with Suzy and Yang Se Jong and the two leads were matching in formal attire. I think they will look adorable onscreen together but K-netizens were less than happy with Yang Se Jong at the press conference because he looked chubbier. I agree he doesn’t look his best but he’s not fat … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doona!, Suzy, Yang Se Jung

Top K-actor L Reportedly Under Investigation for Illegal Drug Use, Popularity and Regard in the Industry at the Same Level as Yoo Ah In

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2023
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Welp it’s been like half a year since K-ent had a big drug use scandal, that was Yoo Ah In back in February, so let’s wait and see who is revealed this time. K-ent is reporting that top actor L is being investigated for illegal drug use. shocking reveal and sadly there is one actor’s name being discussed by K-netizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Drugs, Scandal

tvN Drama Castaway Diva Drops Even More Dreamy Posters Showcasing Optimistic Songstress Park Eun Bin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
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The latest posters and previews for Castaway Diva continue to really make a dreamy presentation for being stranded on a deserted island. The drama posters really romanticize and glamorize what happened to her, being stuck on an island for 15 years except here she doesn’t look like a near crazed feral animal and more like a Flintstone’s character. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Castaway Diva, Park Eun Bin

Lee Dong Wook, Go Ara, Jeon So Min and More Stars of King Kong Entertainment Attend Agency Games

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
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I love good dorky fun and the agency game day at King Kong Entertainment with tons of big Korean stars is exactly that. I love the color coordinate teams, Lee Dong Wook wearing his sunglasses looking like a gangster while being team pink the entire time, Go Ara literally the exact same nearly 20 years later still, and Shin Seung … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Go Ara, Jeon So Min, Lee Dong Wook, Shin Seung Ho

Period C-drama Scent of Time Premieres to Decent Reviews but Female Lead Zhou Ye Gets Dogged by Usual Stiff Acting Criticism and Saddled with Incongruous Voice Dubbing

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2023
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So there’s a new period C-drama that premiered last few days, Scent of Time with Zhou Ye and Wang Xing Yue. That Zhou Ye already gets first billing is pretty funny to me, don’t get me wrong she’s so cute looking and has potential but her acting is still quite green. The drama has her female lead die after doing … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Scent of Time, Wang Xing Yue, Zhou Ye

C-netizens Criticize Zhao Li Ying in Latest Stills for Xianxia Period Drama The Legend of Shen Li for Having Non-impressive Visuals

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 17, 2023
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There is no word yet on when C-drama The Legend of Shen Li will air but the drama is definitely a high profile S+ level drama with Zhao Li Ying as the top billing female lead and reuniting with her Princess Agent‘s male lead Lin Geng Xin. The promos so far look great but the latest filming stills to come … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged The Legend of Shen Li, Zhao Li Ying

Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung Bring Youthful Charm to the Script Reading for SBS Fantasy Romance Drama My Demon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 17, 2023
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So in one month I’m going to have a handsome demon to go along with my adorable dog, meaning the SBS drama My Demon premiering to join my current new love A Good Day to be a Dog. Both are fantasy tales with one conceit but with two leads I like/love and a whole lotta pretty visuals. My Demon is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung, My Demon, Song Kang

K-actress Kang Sora Reveals She’s Expecting Baby Number 2 in Lovely Maternity Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
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There is no right decision when it comes to career women and how to balance work and home after having a baby. It’s the eternal give and take and sometimes things work itself out after a time. K-actress Kang Sora married in 2020 to a doctor and they couple welcomed their first child in 2021. She came back earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Kang Sora

Zhang Jing Yi and Chen Mu Chi in Talks for Director Guo Jingming’s Next Period Drama Fake Song Dynasty Assassin Diary

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
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So Director Guo Jingming aired My Journey to You to mixed results but as usual got chatter so he likely got his return on investment. He’s currently filming a new C-drama already with The Story of Mystics but his next one after is already in the works. The literal title is called Fake Song Dynasty Assassin Diary and is adapted … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Mu Chi, Zhang Jing Yi

Official Posters for The Marvels Hollywood Movie has Park Seo Joon Looking Absolutely Unfortunate in Styling

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2023
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This week kicks off the full scale promos for the upcoming Hollywood movie The Marvels, the follow up to Captain Marvel and another entry into the Marvel Universe films. K-actor Park Seo Joon got a lot of press when he was cast as a supporting character continuing the Korean actors and actresses getting Hollywood roles. But when the first teaser … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Park Seo Joon

jTBC Drama Strong Girl Nam Soon with Lee Yoo Mi and Ong Seung Woo Rises Astronomically in Ratings to Nearly 10% by Episode 4

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2023
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Not all sequels or follow ups success or are on par in quality with the original but the 6-year gap here probably helped a lot to make this one feel fresh and fun. jTBC premiered Strong Girl Nam Soon two weekends ago, the follow up to Strong Girl Bong Soon in 2017 which was a hit for Park Bo Young … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Yoo Mi, Ong Seung Woo, Strong Girl Nam Soon

Popular Star Wu Lei Reportedly Focused on Serious Movie Career and Will Not be Doing Any Period or Romance C-dramas in the Near Future

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2023
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Being consciously aware and making proactive decisions about one’s career is a good thing but always be mindful that if it doesn’t work then make adjustments. C-ent is reporting that young actor Wu Lei has decided to focus solely in film and movies for the time being and is not even open to reading drama scripts or meeting with drama … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Wu Lei

C-actor Chen Mu Chi Admits He was Married and Now Divorced After Tabloids Out His Prior Marriage After New Dating Rumors with Singer Chen Bing

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2023 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2023
Young man in traditional dark clothing.

This is a bit of nothing to see here and maybe a boon for the actor in question. Rising male lead Chen Mu Chi, who is only 26-years old but I legit thought was a good 5-8 years older since he always gives off serious beefcake vibes, admitted this week that he was once married but now divorced after his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chen Bing, Chen Mu Chi, Dating

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