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Jeon Ji Hyun Enjoys the Great Outdoors in New Summer 2020 CF Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2020 by ockoalaJune 1, 2020
Woman in a robe standing outside a trailer.

K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun in her over twenty years in the industry has justified all her high rates for movies, dramas, and CFs. She’s a natural at “selling” something be it a character or an item. I never tire of seeing a new pictorial from her which is usually in conjunction with a brand she is repping but it’s never … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Woo Do Hwan Has Fun With Onscreen Siblings and is the Most Fun Character(s) in The King: Eternal Monarch

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2020 by ockoalaMay 31, 2020
Two children posing with a young adult.

It was a bit like Plinko for the first few episodes of The King: Eternal Monarch. I wasn’t sure where the ball would drop as it careened through the messy narrative and directing in terms of who got the best character and gave the best performance. Most fun character for sure is going to Woo Do Hwan, his dual role … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The King: Eternal Monarch, Woo Do Hwan

First Stylish Teaser and Script Reading Stills for Parallel Worlds Murder Mystery OCN Drama Train with Yoo Shi Yoon and Kyung Soo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2020 by ockoalaMay 30, 2020
Two smiling friends making peace signs.

Well, the first parallel worlds drama of 2020 has been mostly a dud, though it could revive and redeem itself with the final few episodes. It’s time to look ahead and the second such themed drama arrives in July on cable network OCN with Train. It was originally going to star Kim Jae Wook but he passed so the leading … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kyung Soo Jin, Train, Yoon Shi Yoon

The King: Eternal Monarch Stays Low in Ratings for Episode 13 at 5.6%, 7.7% But Finally Rises in Narrative Cohesion and Plot Momentum

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2020 by ockoalaMay 30, 2020
Dramatic scene with multiple characters and emotions.

I’ve been quarantine baking for two months and finally decided to tackle the Mount Everest that is sourdough bread, complete with raising my own starter (lil’ EJ is his name). My first loaf was an unmitigated disaster, looked good with the crust but was a hard solid glop inside. It didn’t rise *cries*. So much experience goes into the crown … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The King: Eternal Monarch

Yoo Ah In and Park Shin Hye At Press Conference Promoting Zombie Movie #Alive

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2020 by ockoalaMay 30, 2020
Two characters surrounded by zombies in a building.

It feels like a new normal is slowly settling in with South Korea entertainment, press conferences are back with plenty of dolled up celebrities but off screen the face masks are ubiquitous. Park Shin Hye and Yoo Ah In attended the movie press conference for their upcoming zombie flick #Alive and both looked really happy and healthy and excited for … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged #Alive, Park Shin Hye, Yoo Ah In

Jang Geun Seok Discharged From the Military After Completing Public Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2020 by ockoalaMay 30, 2020
Man in black suit waving at camera.

It’s welcome back to singer-actor Jang Geun Seok, what a nice way to head into the weekend for him. Jang Geun Seok was discharged Friday afternoon from completing his mandatory military service in the public service sector hence he’s not wearing his army fatigues. He looks healthy and I can totally see him smiling because he has an eye smile … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

Extended Preview for Episode 13 of The King: Eternal Monarch Finally Strings Together the Crumbs of Interesting Mysteries

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2020 by ockoalaMay 29, 2020
Two people in intense conversation at night.

My perseverance with The King: Eternal Monarch seems to be paying off, though I’ve said this twice before and been sadly let down. Maybe the third time’s the charm. Due to the preemption this Friday on episode 13 of TKEM, a long preview was released and it looks good. Legit good in all way connective ways I’ve asked from this … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The King: Eternal Monarch

Kim Ji Hoon Joins tvN Drama Flower of Evil with Lee Jun Ki and Moon Chae Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2020 by ockoalaMay 28, 2020
Young man with stylish patterned shirt.

This is a wonderful surprise and the production is intentionally keeping it mysterious. K-actor Kim Ji Hoon will be joining the cast of tvN thriller drama Flower of Evil starring Lee Jun Ki and Moon Chae Won. His role is described as integral and important to the drama and Kim Ji Hoon himself explained that it’s unlike any role he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Ji Hoon, The Flower of Evil

Bright and Quirky Character Stills for the Cast of SBS Drama Backstreet Rookie

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2020 by ockoalaMay 29, 2020
Young adults smiling at a convenience store.

There a lot of smiles and outsized personalities to go around in upcoming SBS Fri-Sat drama Backstreet Rookie, adapted from the webtoon Convenience Store Morning Star. The premiere will likely be pushed back a week now that SBS preempted an episode of its predecessor drama The King: Eternal Monarch so we’ll see the drama in mid-June. Leads Ji Chang Wook … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Backstreet Rookie, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Yoo Jung

First Preview for It’s Okay to Not be Okay with Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji is Surprisingly Dark and Intense

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2020 by ockoalaMay 28, 2020
Dramatic scenes from a psychological thriller series.

Okay, this is NOT what I was expecting especially since the first poster for tvN drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay had butterflies all over it. The first substantive preview is out and things are looking mighty sad and intense in It’s Okay land, complete with Kim Soo Hyun running away, more running away, talking about running away, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Its Okay to Not be Okay, Kim Soo Hyun, Oh Jung Se, Park Gyu Young, Seo Ye Ji

The King: Eternal Monarch Wraps Filming After 7 Months and This Week Episode 13 Delayed So Only 1 Episode Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2020 by ockoalaMay 28, 2020
Dramatic collage of diverse characters' emotions.

I wonder if The King: Eternal Monarch would have been better done Memento style, we see the ending and rewind backwards to learn alongside the leads what is happening. Maybe Kim Eun Sook intended it that way with the opening scene with blood splattered bad uncle Lee Rim being interrogated by Tae Eul and Shin Jae in a police interrogation … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The King: Eternal Monarch

Early Promos for It’s Okay to Not Be Okay with Leads Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2020 by ockoalaMay 28, 2020
Couple amidst flowers and butterflies, emotional embrace.

Hmmmm, this was not what I was expecting at all for the upcoming tvN drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay but I’m not complaining. Just curious why Seo Ye Ji‘s character looks like a fashionista even though she’s a children’s book writer or am I stereotyping lol. She gives off IU from Hotel Del Luna vibes and if that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Its Okay to Not be Okay, Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji

Lee Dong Gun and Jo Yoon Hee Announce Divorce After Three Years of Marriage

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2020 by ockoalaMay 27, 2020
Bride and groom smiling on their wedding day.

This is such sad news, all the more so because netizens never thought they’d make it and I really hoped they would. You know, falling madly in love in a drama, getting married in real life and having an adorable a baby, it’s the stuff of K-dramas writ large and these two got all my cheers for making a go … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Dating, Divorce, Jo Yoon Hee, Lee Dong Gun, Married

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