↓
 
A Koala's Playground 
 
  • Home
  • About
  • Drama/Book Recaps
  • Favorites
  • Glossary
  • Headers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ratings/Top Ten
    • K-dramas Ratings/Top Ten
    • TW/C dramas Ratings/Top Ten
  • Reviews

A Koala's Playground

I'll talk about dramas if I want to

Collage of stylish young men, text overlay.

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Sweet and Sincere Romance Heats Up Her Private Life with Sizzling Chemistry Between the Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2019 by ockoalaMay 1, 2019
Couple sharing a romantic moment together.

Sorry for the gap in writing about tvN Wed-Thurs drama Her Private Life. It feels like my own private slice of heaven, I am so protective of this adorable and sweet drama, and of the two leads Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young who have ascended permanently to my bae status. Ratings have stayed steady in the 2.5% range … Continue reading →

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

Ha Ji Won and Yoon Kye Sang Confirmed for Lee Kyung Hee-penned Romance Drama Chocolate

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2019 by ockoalaMay 1, 2019
Two fashionable individuals posing for a photo.

I love chocolate but imma going to LOVE this particular Chocolate at it hits an unique craving. The leads are confirmed for the next queen of melo Lee Kyung Hee written K-drama airing on cable network jTBC later in 2019. She’s landed heavyweights Ha Ji Won and Yoon Kye Sang, going up in age after trying out younger leads Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chocolate, Ha Ji Won, Lee Kyung Hee, Yoon Kye Sang

C-netizens Think Actress Angelababy Tweaked her Face Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2019 by ockoalaMay 1, 2019
Smiling woman with wavy hair and blue outfit.

Plastic surgery is one of those double-edges swords. It can make someone look better, but then there is the risk of it going wrong, or someone getting addicted and doing it more until it crosses the bell curve towards looking worse again. Nothing wrong with opting to do whatever to one’s one face but it feels too risky to me … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Angelababy

Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob Swap Fuddy and Fab in New Stills and Preview for tvN Drama Abyss

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2019 by ockoalaApril 30, 2019
Actors rehearsing together in various settings.

This weekend comes another K-drama I’m super looking forward to as tvN premieres the looks-swapping drama Abyss. Starring Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob, the two cuties alternatively go from fab to flab or the other way due to an untimely death and a timely glowing orb resurrection. Park Bo Young’s prior self is played by leggy goddess Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Anyss, Park Bo Young

Kim So Hyun Confirms KBS Sageuk Youth Romance Tale of Nok Du and Schedules June Birthday Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2019 by ockoalaApril 29, 2019
Two smiling individuals posing for photographs.

K-actress Kim So Hyun is heading into the summer with plenty on her plate. She’s turning 20 years old on June 4th being 1999 born, which is the official Western age but in Korean age she would be 21 turning 22. To celebrate the young actress is holding a fan meeting on June 1 to meet her fans and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Mung Bean Chronicles, Tale of Nok Du

Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, and Jang Dong Gun Radiate Different Charismas in New Drama Stills From Arthdal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 30, 2019 by ockoalaApril 29, 2019
Young man in nature, wearing minimal clothing.

Those who haven’t watched K-dramas since the early Hallyu days (2000 onward) when it started the Pan-Asia spread probably don’t realize that sageuks are a HUGE part of the entire industry. Dae Jang Gum isn’t the most popular K-drama of all time without a reason, and many of the top rated K-dramas of all time are period dramas including Hur … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ji Won, Song Joong Ki

Retired J-actress Horikita Maki Welcomes Second Child with Actor Husband Yamamoto Koji

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Two smiling individuals at a photo event.

When J-actress Horikita Maki retired at the top of her acting career after fifteen years of riding the young to adult roles, she said she wanted to be a full time mom after getting married to actor husband Yamamoto Koji. The couple had their first child in December 2016 and Maki announced her retirement two months later in February 2017. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Horikita Maki, Yamamoto Koji

Park Yoochun Confesses to Drug Use After Formal Police Arrest

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2019 by ockoalaApril 29, 2019
Man speaking at a podium with microphone.

You reap what you sow is how the saga of fallen K-pop singer and actor Park Yoochun‘s legacy will be when all is said and done. The recently arrested star has confessed to drug use during the most recent round of police investigation after he was officially booked on drug charges. It was a fast two and a half week … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

Kim Eun Sook of Mr. Sunshine and Goblin Fame Prepping New K-drama for March 2020

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2019 by ockoalaApril 29, 2019
Five characters from a historical drama series.

The superstar is coming back and if anyone doubts this upcoming K-drama isn’t going to do gangbuster ratings needs to swallow the naysayer pill. Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook is prepping her next K-drama, which we all expected of course but now there is concrete confirmation that her next series will air in March 2020. The genre, plot, and even general … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, Mr. Sunshine

Nicky Wu and Liu Shi Shi Confirm Birth of Adorable Baby Boy

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Father with baby; couple at wedding.

The stork is working overtime in C-ent and we a bouncing bundle of joy who arrived over the weekend. Married acting couple Nicky Wu and Liu Shi Shi welcomed the arrival of their first child a baby boy on Monday April 29th, with Nicky first posting on SNS the news of the baby’s arrival and assuring that both mother and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Liu Shi Shi, Nicky Wu

Kim Yoo Jung Debuts Dramatic Hair Cut and Still Looks Super Adorable

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Smiling person with short hair and sweater.

Stop the presses, the girl is grown up and going for something brand spanking new. K-actress Kim Yoo Jung delivered a visual jolt leaving Korea this weekend by debuting a very short new hair style. Her long long hair as been with her since her teen actress days and she’s never deviated from it in years. But youth is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung

China Remaking Classic K-drama Full House with Young Leads Dylan Wang and Yang Chaoyue

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2019 by ockoalaApril 26, 2019
Two stylish portraits of young adults.

I’m going to preface, or remind if you read my blog from the early days, that I LOATH the K-drama Full House. I know it’s one of the hallmarks of Hallyu K-drama spread and cemented the popularity of leads Song Hye Kyo and Rain but holy illegal house selling schmolly do I hate it. I could not get over the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Dylan Wang, Full House, Yang Chaoyue

Jeon Ji Hyun is Pink Chic at the Rouge et Lounge Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 27, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Woman in a stylish pink suit walking.

The shade of dusty rose looks impeccably fresh on K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun this week, as does making a suit style I normally dislike actually look charming. Jeon Ji Hyun stepped out in Seoul for the Rouge et Lounge event wearing a matte shade of pink double breasted suite with an unexpected satin slip peeking out from her left side. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Currently watching:

K-dramas: When the Phone Rings

Recent Posts

  • Im Shi Wan and Seol In Ah Confirmed for tvN Mystery Romance Cross-dressing K-drama My Guilty Person
  • Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026
  • K-ent Scandal Month of December 2025 Continues as TV Host and Comedienne Park Na Rae Faces Lawsuit Allegations of Workplace Bullying, Abuse of Power, and Violation of Medical Laws
  • Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung’s Disney+ Drama Made in Korea Holds Rare Television Star-studded Premiere with Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Seok Among Others Attending
  • Youku Premieres Period Strategy Thriller The Vendetta of An with Cheng Yi to Positive First Reviews
  • Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang Kick Off Filming for Rom-com K-drama Take Care of My Heart
  • Kim Hye Yoon and Park Solomon Embark on Their Own Nine-Tailed Fox and Human Rom-Com in SBS K-drama Human From Today
  • Modern C-drama Sniper Butterfly with Michelle Chen and Zhou Ke Yu Reportedly Doing Very Well in the Older Woman-Younger Man Romance Genre
  • iQiyi Airdrops Speed and Love with Yu Shu Xin and He Yu This Week as Expected Delivering an Old School Idol Romance Tableau
  • Tiffany of Girl’s Generation and Actor Byun Yo Han Confirm Dating with an Eye Towards Marriage




Latest Comments

  • Leaves45 on Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung’s Disney+ Drama Made in Korea Holds Rare Television Star-studded Premiere with Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Seok Among Others Attending
  • lai on Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang Kick Off Filming for Rom-com K-drama Take Care of My Heart
  • lai on Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung’s Disney+ Drama Made in Korea Holds Rare Television Star-studded Premiere with Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Seok Among Others Attending
  • Yuis on Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026
  • ordinary on Youku Premieres Period Strategy Thriller The Vendetta of An with Cheng Yi to Positive First Reviews
  • Royal We on Chae Soo Bin and Kim Young Kwang Kick Off Filming for Rom-com K-drama Take Care of My Heart
  • Meemaw on Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung’s Disney+ Drama Made in Korea Holds Rare Television Star-studded Premiere with Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Seok Among Others Attending
  • eva on Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026
  • Lil on Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026
  • Annette on Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026
  • Rero on K-ent Scandal Month of December 2025 Continues as TV Host and Comedienne Park Na Rae Faces Lawsuit Allegations of Workplace Bullying, Abuse of Power, and Violation of Medical Laws
  • Rero on Netflix Releases Posters and First Teaser Preview for Romance K-drama Can This Love be Translated with Go Yoon Jung and Kim Sun Ho Premiering January 2026

Categories

  • Awards
  • Books
  • Discussion Forum
  • Download Links
  • Drama Previews
  • Fashion
  • Films
  • First Impressions
  • J-doramas
  • Japanese Manga
  • K-dramas
  • Miscellaneous
  • Music
  • Musings
  • My Loves
  • Oldies but Goodies
  • Recaps
  • Recess
  • TW & C dramas
  • Year End Reviews

Tags

Bu Bu Jing Xin Dating Gong Hyo Jin Gong Yoo Ha Ji Won Hyun Bin IU Jang Geun Seok Jeon Ji Hyun Ji Chang Wook Ji Sung Jung Hae In Jung So Min Kim Go Eun Kim Ji Won Kim So Hyun Kim Soo Hyun Kim Woo Bin Kim Yoo Jung Lee Dong Wook Lee Jong Seok Lee Jun Ki Lee Min Ho Lee Seung Gi Liu Shi Shi Married Moon Geun Young Nam Joo Hyuk Park Bo Gum Park Min Young Park Seo Joon Park Shin Hye Shin Se Kyung Song Hye Kyo Song Joong Ki Song Seung Heon Son Ye Jin Suzy Wedding Yang Mi Yoo Ah In Yoona Yoon Eun Hye Yoo Seung Ho Zhao Lu Si

Archives

Blogroll

  • Dramabeans
  • Jomo's Findings
  • Mookiehyun
  • Thundie's Prattle
  • WaterOB

Favorite Book Translations

  • Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert) Da Mo Yao (Ballad of the Desert)
  • Lost You Forever Lost You Forever
  • Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds) Yun Zhong Ge (Song of the Clouds)

Favorite Drama Recaps

  • In a Good Way In a Good Way
  • Nice Guy (The Innocent Man) Nice Guy (The Innocent Man)
  • The King 2 Hearts The King 2 Hearts
©2025 - A Koala's Playground - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑
error: Content is protected !!