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Fans of K-actor Park Yong Ha Still Lay Fresh Flowers and Signs at His Memorial on This 13th Anniversary of His Passing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2023
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It’s been that long, huh? And yet it also feels like a flash of time. This June 30th was the 13th year of the passing of K-actor Park Yong Ha, a leading man with over a decade of acting under his belt and many famous performances and dramas on his resume. His passing was one of THE most shocking and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yong Ha

C-ent Buzz Claims The Longest Promise with Xiao Zhan and Ren Min Will Get Airdropped Premiere on July 2nd

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 2, 2023
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So all week I’ve been hearing word that xianxia C-drama The Longest Promise will be airing soon. And soon became an actual date of July 2nd and now word is the official confirmation will come in the early afternoon that day before the first six episodes drops that night at 8 p.m. In China this is like a day away … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ren Min, The Longest Promise, Xiao Zhan

Kim So Hye and Lee Sang Yeob Get Ready for Sports and Romance KBS Drama Pure Boxer

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2023 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2023
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KBS is prepping for a late summer 2023 K-drama Pure Boxer which was announced earlier in the spring starring Lee Sang Yeob and Kim So Hye. The story is adapted from a novel about the life of a genius young female boxer who suddenly disappears at the height of her success about to win a Grand Slam. A top sports … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hye, Lee Sang Yeob, Pure Boxer

SBS Fri-Sat Horror Thriller Drama Revenant with Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung Se Hit 11% Ratings in Episode 3

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2023 by ockoalaJune 30, 2023
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So I’m watching both Sat-Sun new dramas See You in My 19th Life and King the Land, enjoying both for their different aesthetics and lures. I thought I would wait to marathon recently premiered SBS Fri-Sat horror drama Revenant (The Devil or The Demon) because summer isn’t exactly conducive to scary stories for me and also I didn’t want to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, Revenant

Anonymous TW-netizen Post About Womanizing Top Actor with Last Name W and Steady Girlfriend Gets Reporters to Point to Chris Wu

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2023 by ockoalaJune 30, 2023
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Well this isn’t quite Me Too even if it’s true and more about the reveal that a top actor may be a man whore in real life. Not sure yet of course if the reveals are true or even who it it about but a recent anonymous post on during this TW-ent Me Too phase about a top actor last … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chris Wu

Tencent Randomly Announces Writer and Psychologist Modern Romance Twilight with Allen Ren and Angelababy Release Same Day as Drama Drops

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2023 by ockoalaJune 29, 2023
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This drama is not to be confused with the Hollywood movie series Twilight but the release seems as random as that whole story haha. Tencent on June 29th announced the release of modern romance drama Twilight on the very day of it’s drop so there are already episodes out as I type. Starring Allen Ren as a drama scriptwriter and … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Allen Ren, Angelababy, Twilight

Second TW-star Accuses Entertainer Blackie of Sexual Harassment and Assault as He and His Star Wife Sue the First Accuser for Defamation

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2023 by ockoalaJune 30, 2023
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Well this one is not going down easy either way. The recent Taiwan entertainment Me Too allegations have either been admitted to quickly or denied by the star then leaves the industry, the most recent against basketball player turned producer/variety show host Blackie (Blackie Chen) has been met with denial from him and now him and his wife together have … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Blackie

Lee Soon Jae is an Ornery Old Man Taking Care of His Beloved Wife’s Derpy Pooch in Single Act Drama Walking with Lee Yeon Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2023 by ockoalaJune 30, 2023
Elderly man standing outside a house.

Man, this drama is totally going to be a waterworks fest. For me at least, I loved national treasure grandpa Lee Soon Jae, I’m a crazy dog mom, and I have elderly parents so just combining all that into a story about a solo living old grandpa and his derpy dog that he has to take care of because his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Soon Jae, Lee Yeon Hee, Walking

Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun Lead Script Reading of All Star Cast for Netflix Drama Squid Game 2 and Adds Even More Familiar Face Game Players

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2023 by ockoalaJune 29, 2023
"Group of people surrounded by money and games."

The motto of Squid Game 2 is clearly go big(ger) or go home because holy is this an insanely packed drama cast. The main leads attended the script reading and Netflix released the pictures showing Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun as the two heavyweight A-list leads with returning Wi Ha Joon and new arrivals Im Shi Wan, Kang … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Squid Game 2

The Uncanny Counter 2 Releases Good v Evil Drama Posters with Returning Cast Battling New Big Name Villains

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2023 by ockoalaJune 29, 2023
Four people in stylish black suits.

I feel like tvN has gotten its hands on a sure fire IP with airing the second season of The Uncanny Counter, with the first season of the webtoon adapted drama making waves on OCN. The second season called The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch brings back all five main leads and adds on four new villains played by high … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The Uncanny Counter 2

Kim So Hyun and Minhyun Find Meaningful Connection Despite the Useless Lies in New Drama Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2023 by ockoalaJune 28, 2023
Couple promoting a romantic Korean drama.

tvN drama Useless Lies is still a whole month out premiering at the end of July but I’m really stoked to see Kim So Hyun back on the small screen and with cutie pie Minhyun as her male lead. The three new drama posters are kinda mid but it’s not that big a deal this drama doesn’t seem to need … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Minhyun, Useless Lies

K-netizens Not Pleased with Uhn Tae Woong Making Drama Comeback After 7 Years with Thriller I Kill You Headlined by Kang Ji Young and Lee Ki Kwang

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2023 by ockoalaJune 27, 2023
Smiling man in a checkered suit.

There is no shortage of star scandals in any industry but also time keeps passing so some are able/insistent on making comebacks and there is another one in K-ent. Former lead actor Uhm Tae Woong is joining the cast of K-drama I Kill You which has leads Kang Ji Young and Lee Ki Kwang and has already started filming. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged I Kill You, Kang Ji Young, Lee Ki Kwang, Uhm Tae Woong

TW-star Ta Ya Accuses Former Boss Entertainer Blackie of Sexual Assault and Attempted Rape in Another Me Too Reveal

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2023 by ockoalaJune 27, 2023
Woman in red outfit and man in suit.

After a few days of no new allegations on the TW-entertainment Me Too front, another big name is now being accused of sexual misconduct. Ta Ya, an entertainer and variety star who got her start in 2011 on the music making show Blackie’s Teenage Club produced and hosted by Blackie (Blackie Chen or Chen Chien Chou, a basketball player turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Blackie, Ta Ya

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