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jTBC Weekend Drama Doctor Cha Breaks 18% in Episode 12 Thanks to Uhm Jung Hwa’s Female Empowerment Story Line and Breakout Male Lead Kim Byung Chul as the Love to Hate Him Bastard Husband

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2023 by ockoalaMay 22, 2023
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It’s great to see jTBC medical and second chance drama Doctor Cha continuing to increase in ratings, the most recent episode 12 got an impressive 18.493%. Over at SBS, the third season that is Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 3 has remained steady in the 12%-13% ratings since its premiere three weeks ago and this may be the last season for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doctor Cha, Kim Byung Chul, Uhm Jung Hwa

Woo Do Hwan Apologizes and Deletes BTS Video of Cut Romantic Scene with Bona from Drama Joseon Attorney

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2023 by ockoalaMay 23, 2023
Couple sleeping together, sharing a tender moment.

Man, this totally feels like a handful of crazy idol fans of Bona who made a mountain out of a molehill. Recently finished sageuk drama Joseon Attorney did okay ratings and after its fun is generating more noise. After the last episode aired, male lead Woo Do Hwan posted a BTS video on his SNS of a cut scene from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bona, Joseon Attorney, Woo Do Hwan

Fallout from Abrupt Postponement of Story of Kunning Palace Continues with Rumors Impacting Other Dramas Like Blooming Days, Destined, and My Journey to You

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2023 by ockoalaMay 21, 2023
Young couple in traditional Asian attire.

So I’ve lived through C-ent crackdowns on content and it seems to happen every few years centered around a specific topic or type. There was the ban on time-travel dramas, then ban on palace in-fighting dramas, then ban on flower boys onscreen, then ban on BL novel adaptations, and lots of one-way dramas never getting airing approval for random issues. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Destined, My Journey to You, Story of Kunning Palace

Lim Ji Yeon Continues Living Her Best Life After Baeksang Best Supporting Actress Win with Celebrity Opening Baseball Throw

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2023 by ockoalaMay 22, 2023
Two women in elegant dresses on red carpet.

Watching K-actress Lim Ji Yeon beam her way through months of career highs is a bit like the alterna version of The Glory where her mean girl character was popular and successful. Here she is the nice girl getting all the glory so to speak and doing so looking radiant with the adrenaline of happiness. She was the celebrity baseball … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lim Ji Yeon

C-stars Gong Jun and Zhong Chu Xi Deliver Opposite Fashion Vibes at 2023 Cannes Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2023 by ockoalaMay 20, 2023
Elegant couple on red carpet at event.

So the opening night red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival was but one of the many moments for film stars the world over to make an impression. The C-actresses on opening night averaged out to a meh for me but a few days late actor Gong Jun and actress Zhong Chu Xi walked the red carpet for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Jun, Zhong Chu Xi

Song Hye Kyo Enjoys a Sunny Spring Day Outside with Her Beloved Bichon Pup

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2023 by ockoalaMay 21, 2023
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If I was a frequent SNS poster my account would just be pictures of my dog lol, I’m like Yubaba towards Boh when it comes to my pup. K-actress Song Hye Kyo just posted new pictures showing her chillaxing outside on a sunny spring day with her dog a Bichon Frise. The dog is beautifully groomed and Song Hye Kyo … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

C-ent Gossip Says Story of Kunning Palace was Pulled Off Air Last Minute Due to Government Crackdown on Supporting Male Lead Zhou Jun Wei’s Posting of White Paper During the End of Pandemic Protests in 2022

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2023 by ockoalaMay 20, 2023
Warrior in ornate armor, focused expression.

Okay, if this is true then peeps don’t expect to see this C-drama anytime soon. Period revenge and romance drama Story of Kunning Palace was scheduled for a May 19th premiered but the production announced two hours before the release time that it was suddenly being postponed due to “technical difficulties”. The reason that most C-ent is postulating related to … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Story of Kunning Palace, Zhou Jun Wei

Shin Mina and Kim Woo Bin Share Separate Bali Vacation Pictures with Relationship Still Going Strong

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
Young woman smiling in a cozy setting.

I love getting the periodic cute star couple check in and in the case of K-stars Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina it’s especially touching as their relationship weathered his serious cancer diagnosis and treatment. It’s been a busy few weeks for Kim Woo Bin as he did press for his recently released Netflix sci-fi K-drama Black Knight so it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Dating, Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Dylan Wang and Bai Lu Radiate Romantic Vibes in Bazaar China Pictorial for their Upcoming Drama Only for Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
Young man holding a tennis ball by water.

Well who here is surprised that chemistry magnets Dylan Wang and Bai Lu actually radiate double the chemistry when paired together lol. The two are in a new Bazaar China pictorial to promote their upcoming modern office romance drama Only for Love (Love as Camp) and the top picture totally reminds me of the awesome lovers chilling in an apartment … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Dylan Wang, Only for Love

C-actress Wu Jing Yan Starts Filming First C-drama in Three Years a Period Story with Male Lead Chen Xin Hai

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
Young woman in traditional flowing white attire.

There has been C-actors and actresses that film back-to-back dramas it’s like 2-3 a year so it’s actually rare to see a lead take a long break like the way Wu Jing Yan did for the last three years. C-ent has been discussing whether Yu Zheng put her on the backburner or she’s chosen to go on hiatus until she … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Wu Jing Yan

iQiyi Formally Announces May 19th Release of Legend of Kunning Palace with Zhang Ling He and Bai Lu Only to Abruptly Cancel 2 Hours Before Premiere Due to Technical Difficulties

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
Four characters in traditional outfits pose together.

Oh wow, this is some shit show happening live and goodness would I have loved to be a fly on the wall of the behind-the-scenes craziness. iQiyi posted on its official drama Weibo page for Legend of Kunning Palace with Bai Lu and Zhang Ling He on the morning of May 19th that the drama was premiering that very day … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Story of Kunning Palace, Zhang Ling He

Studio Dragon Licenses Hit K-drama Vincenzo for Japanese Musical Premiering in August 2023 with Leads Wada Masanari and Suzuka Tomita

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 18, 2023
Black and white musical poster featuring two characters.

Sometimes the most random stuff gets made out of hit products and this one is precisely that. The popular 2021 K-drama Vincenzo has gotten a Japanese musical adaptation which just released the first poster above ahead of the August 2023 premiere in a theater in Kobe. The musical stars young J-stars Wada Masanari and Suzuka Tomita, no clue who they … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Vincenzo

IU and Lim Ji Yeon are Best Dress Contrasting Ladies at Gucci 2024 Cruise Collection Show Held at Gyeongbokgung Palace

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 18, 2023 by ockoalaMay 18, 2023
Two women in elegant fashion outfits.

I always find Gucci clothes one of the most wearable of the couture brands, in that there are pieces that can be sexy, cool, unique, etc. but also worn in real life. This week the brand chose South Korea’s famed Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds to hold the 2024 Cruise Collection runway show and of course many K-stars were decked out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged IU, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Hye Soo, Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Ji Hoon, Lee Jung Jae, Lim Ji Yeon, Shin Mina

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