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Joo Ji Hoon Outshines the Watches in New Esquire Korea Pictorial for TAG Heuer

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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I’m a huge menswear watch fan, not for myself of course but I adore the watch completion of an outfit whether for black tie or casual chic. It’s crazy how expensive the top watch brands are but it’s definitely an investment piece more lasting than even a bespoke suit. K-actor Joo Ji Hoon is modeling TAG Heuer in the pages … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon

Hwang In Yeob the New Leading Man for Seo Hyun Jin in Upcoming Drama Why Oh Soo Jae

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 24, 2021
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It’s swapping like for like with these two young male actors. Kim Young Dae will not be Seo Hyun Jin‘s leading man in the upcoming drama Why Oh Soo Jae reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. He’s soon to be seen in the third season of Penthouse so perhaps that’s why. Stepping in is another promising young actor Hwang In Yeob … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang In Yeop, Seo Hyun Jin, Why Oh Soo Jae

Dispatch Releases Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In Pictures After Dating Confirmation, K-netizens Overwhelmingly Not Happy with Lee Seung Gi’s Choice

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 24, 2021
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This isn’t Lee Seung Gi‘s first public dating rodeo, years ago he dated Yoona for some time and the two quietly broke up in 2015 after nearly two years together. Both were so young back then I don’t think anyone thought realistically it could end in marriage, but now Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In are dating and K-netizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Da In, Lee Seung Gi

MBN Sageuk Bossam: Stealing Fate Keeps Stealing My Heart as Ratings Gets Past 7% Midway Through Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021

Somewhere between the abysmal wreck that was Fashion King and today, Yuri learned to act. And not just learned, but damn near excelled at. She is as regal, composed, nuanced, and natural as I can ask of any young actress playing the role of the widowed princess in MBN drama Bossom: Stealing Fate. She stands out even among every single … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bossam: Stealing Fate, Jung Il Woo, Shin Hyun Soo, Yuri

Lee Seung Gi Dating K-actress Lee Da In for the Past Year, Will Leave Long Time Agency to Set Up Own Shop

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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The news cycle here is suss but it’s also nothing anyone (sane) would care about so I’m all good with it. K-actor Lee Seung Gi is having a great year in 2021, with the acting accolades and challenge that was tvN drama Mouse and also bagging his first Baeksang Award in the Variety Star category. He’s also the lead off … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Da In, Lee Seung Gi

Netflix Interviews Song Joong Ki, PD and Screenwriter of Vincenzo Who Shares Lots of BTS Tidbits

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2021 by ockoalaMay 23, 2021
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Netflix is devoting a lot of promo time still to Vincenzo which is a great investment as streaming allows the drama to stay hot on the site for longer than the network airing period. It’s been a month since the drama wrapped but it was such a meaty work I remain curious for more tidbits. Song Joong Ki along with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Joong Ki, Vincenzo

Song Hye Kyo Gorgeous Without Makeup in Loving Picture with Beloved Pooch on Instagram

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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It’s getting closer to Song Hye Kyo‘s return to the small screen with her romance drama Now, We are Breaking Up, which I figure will definitely have a breakup but probably also a get together. She’s been filming the drama for the last month and this weekend she shared a personal picture of herself on Instagram cuddling her adorable dog. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

C-stars Tong Li Ta and Chen Si Cheng Divorce After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage, Netizens Celebrate Since He’s Been Spotted Repeatedly Cheating on Her

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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I tend to see dating/breakup or marriage/divorce news from East Asian entertainment industries in close proximity, perhaps it’s the idea that a good news makes a couple with bad news want to release it so it gets less attention. Who knows. C-ent has two new singles as married acting couple Tong Li Ya and Chen Si Cheng announced on May … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chen Si Cheng, Divorce, Married, Tong Li Ya

Taecyeon Teases His First Sageuk Role in K-drama Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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It’s from one fire into another for idol-actor Taecyeon, he’s just wrapped Vincenzo a few weeks ago and is diving right into his next drama. He’s taking on another challenge after doing the psychopath villain role in Vincenzo, this time it’s the vaunted sageuk character that requires precise diction and a very authentic period vibe. We all know it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Taecyeon, Tale of Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi

The Roy Qiu Resurgence Tour Continues as When a Man Loves Become 6th Highest Grossing TW-movie of All Time, He Gets Best Actor Nomination, and C-netizens Upset about the Mandarin Dub of the Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2021 by ockoalaMay 21, 2021
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Oh how, like, a decade changes everything lol. TW-actor Roy Qiu is having a career best year in 2021, though he’s had plenty good ones before in his nearly 15 year long career. Thanks to the TW-movie When a Man Loves, adapted from the same name Korean movie, it’s nonstop accolades and success his way. His role of the gangster … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Roy Qiu, Tiffany Hsu, When a Man Loves

jTBC Wed-Thurs Drama Monthly House with Kim Ji Suk and Jung So Min Drops Classic Rom-com Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 21, 2021
Magazine covers featuring stylish individuals and homes.

Well this is a breath of much needed air. Upcoming jTBC Wed-Thurs drama Monthly House was sailing on the side of my peripheral watch list but has scooted smack in the middle thanks to a slew of right up my alley promos. The teaser clinched it, so much rom-com perfection made even better thanks to leads Kim Ji Suk and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Jung Gun Joo, Jung So Min, Kim Ji Suk, Monthly House

K-drama Glitch Completes Main Cast of Jeon Yeo Bin, Nana, and Lee Dong Hwi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 20, 2021
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The cool sounding upcoming Netflix produced K-drama Glitch is adding to the cast around confirmed female lead Jeon Yeo Bin. She will be joined by Nana and Lee Dong Hwi, in what is billed as a weird, comedic, sci-fi drama about a woman searching for her long time boyfriend who disappeared in a haze of strange lights. I’m glad Nana … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Glitch, Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Dong Hwi, Nana

Netflix Pays Homage to Four Great Supporting K-drama Characters Gone too Soon in Promoting New Drama Move to Heaven

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2021 by ockoalaMay 22, 2021
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This is what I call a great great ancillary drama promotion tie in. Netflix is truly on a roll, picking up great K-drama picks to stream and pouring money and effort into promoting it. Last week the exclusive new series Move to Heaven dropped about a team who cleans up the belongings of people who have passed away. This week … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kingdom, Mr. Sunshine, Sweet Home, Vincenzo

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