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C-actress Fan Bing Bing Makes Public Event Debut at Opening of Fancy Beauty Salon

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
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I’m still interested in the former top C-actress Fan Bing Bing situation, for one she truly got to the top of a very competitive China market and she’s paid all her owed taxes for the tax evasion which wasn’t even about whether she was successful but merely that she kept more money than she should have. Even after paying millions … Continue reading →

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K-drama Perfume Finalizes Main Cast of Shin Sung Rok, Go Won Hee, Cha Ye Ryun, and Kim Min Kyu

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2019 by ockoalaApril 4, 2019
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The scent is quite fresh with the final casting of fantasy romance drama Perfume, after some bumps with the original names floated I quite like this unexpected quartet. Filming will commence shortly for the late spring 2019 K-drama Perfume so it’s a relief the confirmed cast came together so quickly after initial leads Eric and Go Jun Hee ended up … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Go Won Hee, Perfume

Yeo Jin Gu, Minah, and Hong Jong Hyun’s K-version of Absolute Boyfriend Gets SBS Time Slot in May Originally Slated for Vagabond

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2019 by ockoalaApril 4, 2019
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Promos have kicked off for the K-version of Japanese manga Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi), quite a few years in the making with this adaptation punted around K-ent for some time. Yeo Jin Gu will get to bare his abs as the robot boyfriend, Minah as the female lead, and Hong Jong Hyun as the just as good human option for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Absolute Boyfriend, Hong Jong Hyun, Minah, Yeo Jin Gu

Kim Jae Wook and Park Min Young Sport Matching Visuals at Press Conference for tvN Drama Her Private Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
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While I’m not fond of Park Min Young‘s entire outfit and look at the press conference for upcoming tvN Wed-Thurs drama Her Private Life, I’m loving how Kim Jae Wook matches with her so well imma give this whole shindig a thumbs up. The leads along with supporting male lead Ahn Bo Hyun attended the press conference today though the … Continue reading →

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

K-ent Golden Retriever Taecyeon Wins Military Exemplary Service Award, Good Boy Gets Deserving Pat on Head

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
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I’ve been charmed by Taecyeon ever since the big lunkhead barreled into the scene in Dream High and was as endearing a choice as the eventual male lead in that drama Kim Soo Hyun. His acting was sooooo stiff back then but he had so much earnest heart that reached through the screen, and since then he’s improved consistently as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Taecyeon

Jeon Ji Hyun Floats Like a Goddess at Rouge et Lounge Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
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I serious have FOMO whenever I see Jeon Ji Hyun at an event. I rarely want to see a star in person, a long time blogging quirk that sets in when fangirling becomes a staple like sleeping, showering, and eating. But K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun still evokes the wonder in me, I am legit impressed with how she’s managed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin in Talks for K-drama with Scriptwriter of You From Another Star and Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 2, 2019
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Talk about a smart casting choice from two different angles. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are reportedly in talks to reunite for the next K-drama penned by the screenwriter Park Ji Eun of You From Another Star, Producers, and Legend of the Blue Sea. Binnie and Son Ye Jin are both seasoned big name stars so their casting is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Police Confirm Singer Roy Kim Also Participated in Hidden Camera Video Sharing Chat with Good Friend Jung Joon Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 2, 2019
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The other shoe has dropped for singer Roy Kim, who has been noticeably absent and laying low in all the recent scandals with Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and many other same generation male singers. The reason K-netz think he may also be involved is because he’s very good friends with Jung Joon Young in real life and it turns out … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jung Joon Young, Roy Kim

SBS Postpones Action Drama Vagabond with Lee Seung Gi and Suzy For September to Align with Netflix Airing Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Two characters from the series "Vagabond."

There’s a change to the airing schedule which doesn’t surprise me because it was getting way too close for there not to be a concerted effort to promote such a big budget high profile K-drama. SBS is delaying the airing of pre-produced action drama Vagabond from the schedule May 2019 premiere date to later in September of the same year. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Vagabond

jTBC Political Drama Aide Holds Script Reading with Leads Lee Jung Jae and Shin Mina

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Actors gathered for a script reading session.

This has all the hallmarks of a good drama, being on cable with a serious political turn in this day and age where politics seem more than ever to play a role in daily lives. jTBC kicked off script reading for Aide starring Lee Jung Jae, Shin Mina, Kim Dong Joon, and Elliya Lee. Lee Jung Jae plays a top … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Aide, Elliya Lee, Kim Dong Joon

Shin Sung Rok in for K-drama Perfume, Go Jun Hee Out Amidst Rumors of Involvement in Chat Scandal

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2019 by ockoalaApril 1, 2019
Young man posing in striped shirt.

The casting winds are blowing quickly around K-drama Perfume. Last weekend Eric turned it out but this week the drama found a great next choice with Shin Sung Rok, who has confirmed and will be leading man in a romance drama so yay finally! He’s so versatile and a chameleon, even in one role able to essay so many nuanced … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Jun Hee, Perfume, Shin Sung Rok

Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob Pose With Prior Self Chalk Outlines in First Poster for Abyss

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2019
Couple lying on the ground in vibrant colors.

The first poster is out for fantasy K-drama Abyss, doing a physical transformation swap concept where the leads turn into the exact opposite forms of their prior selves. The poster creatively juxtaposes the transformation by putting Park Bo Young and Ahn Hyo Seob against the chalk outlines of their former selves. She’s shrunk in height and curves from statuesque beauty, … Continue reading →

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

K-media Suspects Additional Three Members of Jung Joon Young’s Sex Video Sharing Chat are Singers Kangin and Jinwoon and Model Lee Chul Woo

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2019
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If there was anyone who reacted decisively and took on full responsibility the quickest in the Seungri and Jung Joon Young scandals, it would be former BEAST/Highlight member Yong Jun Hyung. He admitted being a part of the hidden camera sex video sharing and has quit his idol group. Early in when the group chat first leaked on the media … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jinwoon, Jung Joon Young, Kangin, Lee Chul Woo, Seungri

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