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Taecyeon Cast as Male Lead in MBC Thriller Drama The Game

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2019
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Recently discharged idol-actor Taecyeon has his first post-military role selected and it’s a fantasy tinged one. He’s going to be the leading man in upcoming MBC drama The Game, playing a prophet or soothsayer who can see peoples demise. He encounters a police detective which is the only person he cannot see the how the cop dies and after their … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Taecyeon

Temptation Becomes Real Emotional Attachment in Episodes 5-6 of TW-drama Before We Get Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2019
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Sorry for skipping out last week on my commentary for currently airing Friday night TW-drama Before We Get Married. It’s my crackiest of crack dramas going on right now but the last two episodes were slower and denser than usual so I’m glad my busy life delay led to reviewing it together because it feels like a 1-2 punch. Ke … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Before We Get Married, Jasper Liu, Puff Guo

Ji Chang Wook Celebrates July 5th Birthday and Attends Lamborghini Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2019
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K-actor Ji Chang Wook is one of those ’87ers that all pushed their enlistment to the end and recently they all were successively discharged after serving 2 years. He turned 32 years old (33 in Korean age) this past July 5th and looks ready for his acting return in the romantic sci-fi drama Melt Me where he plays a man … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ji Chang Wook

TW-actor Bolin Chen Lasers Off Iconic Right Cheek Mole to Prevent Skin Cancer

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
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I would have totally noticed the change so I’m glad Bolin Chen made the announcement in his own adorable way. The actor isn’t the most traditionally handsome type but really surged to perfect boyfriend status thanks to hit drama In Time With You. One of his visual traits is a dark mole on his right cheekbone about an inch below … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bolin Chen

Long Time K-ent Couple Lee Ki Woo and Lee Chung Ah Revealed to Have Broken Up in 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
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What did I say about using the tidal wave of the Song-Song divorce to release bad news right now because it’ll just slide right under. K-ent has another breakup but this one happened last year in 2018 though it is revealed only now. Long time dating couple Lee Chung Ah and Lee Ki Woo have confirmed their split but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Chung Ah

Im Shi Wan and Lee Dong Wook Lead Script Reading for OCN Drama Strangers From Hell

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2019
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I love that the script reading stills have this blue tint to it, rather eerie and suited to the genre of the drama. Recently released from military service Im Shi Wan teams up with Lee Dong Wook for the drama adaption of the webtoon Strangers From Hell. It’s set in a cheap apartment complex for those studying for college entrance … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Lee Dong Wook, Strangers From Hell

Song Hye Kyo Makes First Post Divorce Filing Public Appearance at Sulhwasoo Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
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K-actress Song Hye Kyo has been in the industry over two decades and remains a consummate professional even in the midst of personal turmoil. She made her first public appearance this weekend at a Sulhwasoo skincare brand event in Sanya, China, over a week after her soon-to-be ex-husband Song Joong Ki filed for divorce. So the Song-Song couple won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Cute Door Knob Sign Character Posters Continue the Promo Streak for tvN Drama Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
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I’m craving something different and that’s really why I’m keen to remain optimistic about upcoming tvN drama Hotel Del Luna. Yes the Hong Sisters have failed now more than they have succeeded but the initial exciting rush of their unique ideas in many of their dramas makes it still worth giving a shot. The latest stills come in the form … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin Gu

Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In Attend Wrap Party with Cast of MBC Drama Spring Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
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There are dramas I have a change of opinion and perhaps even merits a mea culpa of sorts. MBC Wed-Thurs drama Spring Night. I was really bored with the first two episodes but continued on because I quite like the performances of both leads Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In. I’m glad I continued because the story and directing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Hae In, Spring Night

C-ent Reporting that Zheng Shuang Will Get Married in October 2019 with Fellow Top Actress Yang Zi as Bridesmaid

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
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There’s some happy news coming out of C-ent though it’s still rumor at this time. C-actress Zheng Shuang will reportedly tie the knot this coming October 2019 in Bali with her non-celebrity boyfriend of one year Zhang Heng. He’s a gaming company CEO so hardly a nobody but she’s got a string of actor boyfriend behind her so I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Wedding, Zheng Shuang

Song Joong Ki Starts Filming Sci-fi Movie Victory Ship with Leading Lady Kim Tae Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
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A week after dropping bombshell divorce news to rock K-ent, it’s business as usual for actor Song Joong Ki as he balances the small and big screen careers. His currently airing sageuk Arthdal Chronicles will finish the second season soon, with a break in between with another drama before airing the third and final segment in August. Filming is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Seon Kyu, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Victory Ship, Yoo Hae Jin

Jung Kyung Ho Trades for Fame, Fortune, and Fine Hair in Poster and Stills for When the Devil Calls Your Name

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
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Who here hasn’t picked instant gratification and then paid the price later on? We’re going to see that taken to the extreme in upcoming tvN drama When the Devil Calls Your Name as male lead Jung Kyung Ho makes a literal and figurative deal with the devil played by Park Sung Woong and then has to deal with paying the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, When the Devil Calls Your Name

K-stars Walk the Red Carpet Opening of the 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
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There weren’t that many stars out at last week’s opening red carpet of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival but it was enough to kick off the festivities. It’s the 23rd year of BiFan best known for sci-fi, monster, and other fantastical themed films which are all the rage still. The opening red carpet saw the arrival of Jung Woo … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jo Jin Woong, Kim Hye Soo, Uhm Jung Hwa

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