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Penultimate Episode 15 of Doom at Your Service Drops to New Ratings Low of 2.334% as the Remaining Viewers Left Hoping for a Magical Happy Ending

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2021 by ockoalaJune 29, 2021
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At this point I applaud the remaining viewers sticking with Doom at Your Service (One Day, Destruction Came to My Door), though it isn’t a lot of people as the ratings dropped again in this Monday’s second to last episode 15 to 2.334%. That’s about half of the highest point ratings and perhaps the best part of this drama was … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Doom at Your Service, Park Bo Young, Seo In Guk

Kim Tae Ri Tops the 2021 Poll of Lesbian Fans Favorite K-actress, Followed by Kim Seo Hyung and Han So Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2021 by ockoalaJune 28, 2021
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Methinks the same-sex female fans of K-dramas and movies have a certain style, and it’s pretty consistent even through the years. There is a new poll of lesbian viewers of K-ent and their favorite actresses, which is always interesting because it’s like asking what’s your dish verses simply who looks ideally pretty or cool. The #1 pick is Kim Tae … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged KIm Tae Ri

Park Shin Hye Models Jewelry in a Sleek and Simple W Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2021 by ockoalaJune 29, 2021
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The summer time look has one element that consists of wet and/or messy hair like you just got out the ocean 30 minutes ago and hastily donned a land lubber outfit. It’s not my favorite look as it’s hard to pull off, one has to look a million bucks so that the flat hair doesn’t drag down the vibe. Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Netizens Agree with Song Joong Ki’s Own Choice of Yeorim in Sungkyunkwan Scandal as His Onscreen Visual Pinnacle

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2021 by ockoalaJune 28, 2021
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This is admitting a super shallow task but still worth polling what viewers think. Song Joong Ki recently finished hit drama Vincenzo where he got praise for acting and for his incredibly handsome visuals. He’s always been a looker since his debut and recently he was asked to pick the performance he believes to be his own visual pinnacle/top. Song … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Song Joong Ki

K-netizens Assemble the Grown Up and Glowed Up Top Drama Child Stars of the Last Two Decades with Yoo Seung Ho, Yeo Jin Gu, Kim Yoo Jung, Kim So Hyun, and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2021 by ockoalaJune 25, 2021
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It’s one of the mysteries of K-drama land where a precocious and adorable child star will after the time jump turn into the male or female lead who looks nothing alike. I mean, pre-teen Yeo Jin Gu turned into 25-year old Kim Soo Hyun in The Moon Embraces the Sun and today Yeo Jin Gu is himself 25-years old in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Ji Hee, Kim Hyang Gi, Kim Sae Ron, Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung, Seo Shin Ae, Yeo Jin Gu, Yoo Seung Ho

Jang Ki Yong is Going the Nam Joo Hyuk Route and Primed to Win My Heart Whenever Right Roles are Picked

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2021 by ockoalaJune 27, 2021
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The list of models turned actor in the last decade in South Korea is aplenty but the top undoubtedly remains Kim Woo Bin followed by Ryu Jun Yeol. Towards the bottom there are quite a few more conventionally handsome tall hunks who are less nuanced and adept at acting, and yet I just have a soft spot for them. I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Ki Yong

Nevertheless with Song Kang and Han So Hee Drops Nearly 1% in Ratings in Second Episode as Viewer Complaints Pile Up

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 26, 2021 by ockoalaJune 26, 2021
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Not every cable network drama is a sure winner and this year jTBC has now had two high profile missteps. First with Sisyphus: The Myth and now the newly arrived Saturday college messed up romance Nevertheless. The first episode started of with an okay 2.2% ratings and this week’s second episode dropped precipitously to 1.3%. For a cable drama that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han So Hee, Nevertheless, Song Kang

Award Winning C-actress Zhou Dong Yu Lambasted by C-netizens as Unsuitable in Looks for Goddess Role in Her First Period Fantasy Drama Ancient Love Poety

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 26, 2021 by ockoalaJune 25, 2021
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Okay, this story is making mainstream papers and really hitting a nerve so worth delving into. Last week the latest period fantasy C-drama (xianxia genre which means gods and wuxia combined) Ancient Love Poetry was released starring Zhou Dong Yu and Xu Kai. This is her first period C-drama role and she’s playing a mythical goddess in those typical xianxia … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ancient Love Poetry, Zhou Dong Yu

Netflix Confirms Star Studded Cast for Heist Movie Seoul Vibe with Yoo Ah In, Go Kyung Pyo, Kim Moo Yeol, Park Joo Hyun and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 26, 2021 by ockoalaJune 26, 2021
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I love a fast and fun heist money, even ones that are not perfect can still deliver a worthwhile two hours of entertainment. A big budget star studded one is coming soon from Netflix which is also expanding its Korean movie production and this one sounds fantastic! The streaming giant is funding the production of Seoul Vibe (Seoul Battle) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Go Kyung Pyo, Jung Woong In, Kim Moo Yeol, Kim Sung Kyun, Moon So Ri, Ong Seung Woo, Park Joo Hyun, Seoul Vibe, Yoo Ah In

Middle Episodes 7-10 of My Roommate is a Gumiho Find Again the Right Balance Between Sweet Chemistry and Substantive Plot Development

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 25, 2021 by ockoalaJune 25, 2021
Romantic moments from a drama series.

My initial rabid adoration of tvN Wed-Thurs drama My Roommate is a Gumiho (Frightening Cohabitation) has calmed down to sweet satisfaction, this drama is still my bae in every way and I’m getting around to appreciating its unexpected cadences. It’s less hokey and slap stick, more sensitive and serious, and somehow balances staying just so cute and charming. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyeri, Jang Ki Yong, Kang Han Na, My Roommate is a Gumiho

First Look at Park Min Young Filming jTBC K-drama Office Romance Cruelty

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 25, 2021 by ockoalaJune 25, 2021
Man in striped sweater and woman in coat

K-actress Park Min Young will be making her small screen return in 2021 with the fall cable network jTBC drama Office Romance Cruelty, which I don’t love the title but eh not a deal breaker. The drama is filming now and this week Park Min Young was spotted in character doing a scene outdoors. My interest got piqued to see … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Office Romance Cruelty, Park Min Young

Lee Min Ho Celebrates 34th Birthday with Room Full of Presents, K-netizens Criticize the Ostentatious Display

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 25, 2021 by ockoalaJune 24, 2021
Living room overflowing with bouquets and presents

This week on June 22nd was Hallyu superstar actor Lee Min Ho‘s 34th birthday (35 in Korean years), and honestly he still looks like the same tall boyish cutie that stole my heart with his breakthrough drama 12 years ago in Boys Before Flowers. He was just 22 then, totally can’t believe how fast time flew! For his birthday, his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Kim Yoo Jung and Nam Ji Hyun are the Most Popular 20-something K-actresses in Japan

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2021 by ockoalaJune 24, 2021
Smiling woman in beige coat at event.

The poll has released a list of popular 20-something actresses among the Japanese viewers, following the earlier list of 30-something actresses. This one really showcases the names that should be headlining the dramas and movies in the coming years as the female lead for roles set in their age range, there are so many who are not only fresh-faced and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung, Nam Ji Hyun

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