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Jeon Yeo Bin Confirms Next K-drama as Mystery Thriller Glitch Airing Exclusively on Netflix

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2021 by ockoalaMay 16, 2021
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tvN drama Vincenzo aired simultaneously on Netflix and was consistently a top trending series on the weekends when new episodes dropped. So it’s even smarter for Jeon Yeo Bin to strike while the iron is hot with the streaming platform and pick as her next project the mystery thriller K-drama Glitch airing on Netflix. She plays a woman with a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Glitch, Jeon Yeo Bin

Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won’s 2017 Drama Fight For My Way Gets Kakao Webtoon Reversing the Adaptation Trend

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2021 by ockoalaMay 15, 2021
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Well this is a first, I think. The 2017 KBS rom-com Fight For My Way starring Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong and Song Ha Yoon is back in the news with the release of a Kakao webtoon adapted from the drama. The drama is described as slice-of-life and revolves around four friends who then become two … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Fight For My Way, Kim Ji Won, Park Seo Joon

Kim Jung Hyun and Former Agency O & Entertainment Release Joint Statement Resolving All Misunderstanding and Disputes with the Contract Amicably Expired

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2021 by ockoalaMay 16, 2021
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There is a Chinese saying that if you knew it was going to come to this then why do what do you then (早知今日何必当初). Sure many times people will say they didn’t know it would end up this way but that’s rarely true, disputes have only a finite resolution options and thoughtful consideration can parse the most likely outcome. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Jung Hyun

Song Joong Gi Graces the Cover and Pages of GQ Korea June 2021 Edition Portraying Vincenzo on Vacation

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2021 by ockoalaMay 15, 2021
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This is the second weekend without Vincenzo and Mr. Koala is still expected tons of moping and general depression from me because I don’t have my trusty Sat-Sun morning companion. It happens every time one of my crack dramas finish and I plod along until the next one comes along. The cast and crew put in their heart and soul … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Park Seo Joon Offered Male Lead in Thriller K-drama Kyungsung Creature From the Writer of Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2021 by ockoalaMay 14, 2021
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Well this is an interesting sounding drama and also a great casting choice. K-actor Park Seo Joon may be returning to the small screen soon as he’s been offered the male lead in upcoming thriller drama Kyungsung Creature (also known as Project K). The drama is set in a dystopian time period where people do not have the same broad … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kyungsung Creature, Park Seo Joon

Lee Seung Gi Takes Home His First Win for Best Variety Star Award at the 2021 Baeksang Ceremony

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2021 by ockoalaMay 14, 2021
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It seemed ill-fitting to congratulate Lee Seung Gi‘s big night at the 2021 Baeksang Awards with my earlier post covering the acting/drama/movie sides since he was there not for his excellent performance in the not excellent Mouse but for his other gig, the variety show chameleon. He was nominated for Best Variety Star this year alongside the usual names and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

SK Government Relations Dept Responds to Citizen’s Petition on Snowdrop and Joseon Exorcist Distorting History

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2021 by ockoalaMay 14, 2021
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Oh thank god there are sane people in the government in South Korea. Despite it happening just two months ago, I feel like the news cycle has churned countless bigger scandals since SBS zombie sageuk Joseon Exorcist got yeeted out of existence after airing two episodes. The bruhaha was over the fictional portrayal of the famous King Taejong as suffering … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joseon Exorcist, Snowdrop

Pick Your Favorite K-drama Male and Female Lead Height Differential When it Comes to Swoony Romance Visuals

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2021 by ockoalaMay 11, 2021
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Thanks to the expertise of K-netizens we have another fun “pick your fave” topic – height differential. K-drama casting probably doesn’t take it into account but as viewers it’s definitely something that adds or detracts from the watch experience. I don’t mind same height leads if they have great body language chemistry and sometimes a super big height difference crosses … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Young, Park Seo Joon, Ro Woon, Suzy

tvN Drama Mouse Close to Revealing All Secrets, Airs Final Episode Next Wednesday Followed by Another Special Episode on Thursday with Interviews and New Footage

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2021 by ockoalaMay 14, 2021
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Whatever my gripes are with tvN Wed-Thurs drama Mouse, it continues to keep me wanting to click watch on each episode so that’s a testament to the cast and the still to be revealed secrets I still want to know. This week’s episodes 18-19 was really a bunch of confirmation reveals on a lot of theories viewers have been speculating … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Hee Joon, Lee Seung Gi, Mouse

Beyond Evil Wins Best Drama at 2021 Baeksang Awards with Shin Ha Kyun and Kim So Yeon Taking Home the Best Acting Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2021 by ockoalaMay 13, 2021
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A nicely laudatory ceremony for the 2021 Baeksang Awards wrapped up tonight in South Korea and I’m pretty happy with the results. The Daesang went to Yoo Jae Suk for his continued exemplary work as a variety star and host, so it wasn’t given to the drama side. Beyond Evil took home Best Drama and male lead Shin Ha Kyun … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jeon Jong Seo, Jung So Min, Kim So Hyun, Kim Sun Ho, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Jun Ki, Moon So Ri, Na In Woo, Oh Jung Se, Park Joo Hyun, Shin Ha Kyun, Shin Hye Sun, Song Joong Ki, Suzy, Uhm Ki Joon, Yoo Ah In

Japanese Hallyu Fan Poll of Over 150K Votes Selects the Best OTP of Iconic K-dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2021 by ockoalaMay 11, 2021
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This is a fascinating poll result piece and usually the Japanese fans of K-dramas aren’t heard as much as the I-fans or C-netizens so I usually go by what gets high ratings when it airs over there to gauge popularity. A recent Japanese Hallyu fan poll of over 150,000 votes selected the Best K-drama OTPs and it’s clear that some … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Fated to Love You, Healer, Kill Me Heal Me, Legend of the Blue Sea, Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, She Was Pretty, Why Secretary Kim, You From Another Star

Kim Jung Hyun’s Contract with Agency Concludes and Accuses the Agency of Defamation in Spreading False Information About Him

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 12, 2021 by ockoalaMay 12, 2021
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The saga continues with K-actor Kim Jung Hyun‘s professional career catapult off a cliff. Two months ago it was revealed that he was in talks to sign with a new agency after his contract was soon to expire with original agency O & Entertainment. After that the media started to report on a bevy of negative news around him focusing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Jung Hyun

Seo Ye Ji’s Agency Confirms She Will Not Attend 2021 Baeksang Ceremony to Accept the Most Popular Actress Award

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 12, 2021 by ockoalaMay 12, 2021
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The potential rubbernecking and torrent of criticism has now been avoided by what is the most practical decision that could be made. K-actress Seo Ye Ji will not attend in person this week’s Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, which will be held with socially distanced attendees like last year. She won the public voting for Popularity Award Actress side, with Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Seo Ye Ji

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