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Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young’s Full Blown Romance in Her Private Life Episode 10 is Mindblown Levels of Squee

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 10, 2019 by ockoalaMay 10, 2019
Romantic moments between a couple.

If anyone has a favorite K-drama rom-com up until today, currently airing tvN Wed-Thurs romance Her Private Life just said “hold my beer” and stepped up to the plate to slay. HOLY SCHMOLY I am at a loss for words for how amazing and adorable this drama was from the get go and now continues to up itself each week. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Her Private Life, Kim Jae Wook, Park Min Young

First Stills of Lee Jung Jae and Shin Mina in jTBC Political Drama Aide

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 10, 2019 by ockoalaMay 9, 2019
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There are plenty of trendy dramas but upcoming jTBC drama Aide straddles the line of both trendy and serious. Leads Shin Mina and Lee Jung Jae are veterans yet still quite popular with their fans for a stable of great movies and dramas under their belt. The drama itself deals with Korean politics with Lee Jung Jae playing a top … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Aide, Lee Jung Jae, Shin Mina

Gong Yoo and Jung Yumi Wrap Filming for Movie 1982 Born Kim Ji Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2019 by ockoalaMay 12, 2019
Group photo of cheerful people celebrating together.

Gong Yoo and Jung Yumi have just wrapped their third go-around working together and I’m thinking they should keep this up and own this record permanently. The two are starring in the movie adaptation of Korean novel 1982 Born Kim Ji Young (or Kim Ji Young, Born in 1982) which marks their third cinematic collaboration after The Crucible and Train … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 1982 Born Kim Ji Young, Gong Yoo

Joo Won in Talks for Fall 2019 SBS Drama Hotel Alice

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2019 by ockoalaMay 9, 2019
Young man thoughtfully resting his face.

If Joo Won signs up then all the recently returning from the military oppas will have all lined up dramas. Joo Won was discharged in February and has since just chillaxed and done a pictorial or two. It’s looking like he will be back via a K-drama this year as he’s in talks to headline the SBS fall 2019 drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Alice, Joo Won

Throwback Pretty: Park Shin Hye Rocks the Monochrome Menswear Look at Jian Song Fashion Shows

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2019 by ockoalaMay 8, 2019
Smiling woman in a stylish white blazer.

I haven’t shared these two sets of fashion show attendance pictures with K-actress Park Shin Hye but it’s the same brand with a two year gap. The look above with the white suit, black shirt, and straightened hair is from last year fall 2018, and the fuller hair, white shirt, and black and white striped pants look further below is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

MBC to Start Airing Prime Time Dramas One Hour Earlier at 9 pm

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2019 by ockoalaMay 8, 2019
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I’m not sure what this means in the grander scheme of things in the world of K-dramas but I’ve lived through plenty of ups and mostly downs these days as ad revenue and viewers have fled. MBC was reportedly considering ending prime time K-dramas earlier this year which would have been earth shattering a decision. This week the network announced … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged MBC, Partners for Justice

Won Jin Ah in Talks Opposite Ji Chang Wook for Romance Drama Melt Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2019 by ockoalaMay 8, 2019
Two actors posing for a portrait session.

K-actor Ji Chang Wook is out of the army AND has a new drama lined up, all he needs is a leading lady to wrap it all up in a tidy bow. He’s getting a very good leading lady with news that Won Jin Ah has been offered the female lead for Melt Me which has already confirmed Ji Chang … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Won Jin Ah

Lee Min Ho Takes Trip After Military Discharge and Posts Pic Titled “The King” After Kim Eun Sook Drama Confirmation

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2019 by ockoalaMay 7, 2019
Person in a red jacket taking a selfie.

The Heir is becoming The King as Lee Min Ho followed up his military discharge with a blockbuster drama confirmation, reuniting with hitmaker Kim Eun Sook for her next drama The King: Eternal Sovereign. This was clearly in the works long before his discharge two weeks ago, and it was cheeky was him to post an SNS update picture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Lee Seung Gi Shares New BTS Stills from SBS Fall 2019 Drama Vagabond

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2019 by ockoalaMay 9, 2019
Woman and man pointing guns at each other.

The wandering Vagabond will have to wait a few more months before coming home to the viewers on the small screen. SBS delayed the May 2019 premiere of the thriller action drama so that it could simulcast on Netflix which had scheduled it for the fall. The pre-produced drama has finished all filming but a few months couldn’t hurt to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

BTS Footage Show the Adorable Chemistry Between Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young in Her Private Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2019 by ockoalaMay 6, 2019
Smiling couple working together on a project.

It’s totally obvious that leads Ryan and Deok Mi are madly falling for each other in tvN Wed-Thurs drama Her Private Life, but behind-the-scenes leads Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young are getting along swimmingly as well. I don’t insinuate they are falling for each other in real life, just that they are filming really compatibly and get along … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Jae Wook, Park Min Young

Lee Jun Ki Spots On Trend Silver Streaked Hair at Delight Encore Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2019 by ockoalaMay 6, 2019
Singer performing at "Delight for Us" concert.

I was wondering what actor-singer Lee Jun Ki was up to recently, what with actors and actresses confirming new dramas and movies left and right and me wondering what’s next on his acting agenda. Turns out he’s still squarely in the singing side of his career and last week held an encore fan meeting called Delight For Us which I … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

Lee Min Ho to Reunite with Heirs Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook for 2020 Fantasy K-drama The King: Eternal Sovereign

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2019 by ockoalaMay 6, 2019
Two individuals at an award ceremony.

Holy drama casting gods this is HUGE news! Just released from military service Lee Min Ho has confirmed his first comeback project and it’s a doozy. While others who served at the same time as him including Ji Chang Wook, Im Shi Wan, and even Kang Ha Neul have all been rumored for projects and later confirmed their respective comebacks, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Min Ho, The King: Eternal Sovereign

K- and C-news Covers Song Joong Ki Wearing Wedding Ring at Script Reading for Arthdal Chronicles, Confirms All is Well in Song-Song Couple Land

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2019 by ockoalaMay 5, 2019
Person reading a book with a red pen.

Earlier this year after Song Hye Kyo finished filming tvN romance Encounter, she deleted some Instagram pictures including ones with her and husband Song Joong Ki, and was also spotted at airports and events not wearing her wedding ring. Both of which could be totally innocuous, celebs purge Insta for various reasons and not wearing a wedding ring when traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

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