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Alleged victim From 2016 Sexual Assault Allegation Against Yoochun Files Civil Lawsuit Against Him for 100 Million Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2019
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Hey, guess who is back in the news this week, one of the OGs of the misbehaving and/or criminal act committing names in the last three years Park Yoo Chun is getting limelight during a very bad week in K-ent. A civil lawsuit has been filed by a woman who accused Yoochun of sexual assault back in 2016 when his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Yoo Chun

Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook Introduce Their Dual Sides in New Teaser for Her Private Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 18, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 18, 2019
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I know everyone has a professional side for the external world and a personal side for their private life just as the title says for the upcoming tvN drama. Her Private Life isn’t just about female lead Park Min Young‘s capable museum curator and secret idol fangirl duality, it’s also about male lead Kim Jae Wook‘s two sides where he’s … Continue reading →

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

Chris Wu Reminisces on the 10th Year Anniversary of Hit TW-drama Autumn’s Concerto as Leading Lady Ady An Announces First Pregnancy

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2019
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2009 was still in the aughts and still in the heyday of idol dramas in Taiwan and Hallyu dramas in South Korea. The biggest ratings hit TW-drama that year was Autumn’s Concerto, which was the launching point to a new level of fame for leads Ady An and Vanness Wu, and also the first drama for second male lead Chris … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ady An, Autumn's Concerto, Chris Wu

Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jun Ho Step Down From All Programs Despite Apologizing and Explaining the Gambling was a Joke Wager Between Friends

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2019
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The fallout for Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jun Ho stemming from texts taken from their former 1N2D costar singer Jung Joon Young appears suitable for the infraction in question. Both stars have taken a leave from all their entertainment programs and issued sincere apologies, but also explaining that the gambling in question didn’t take place in Thailand, was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Jun Ho

Song Hye Kyo Makes Maximum Statement in Minimalist Chaumet Jewelry

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2019
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K-actress Song Hye Kyo is growing out her short bob hairstyle cut for the K-drama Encounter (Boyfriend) and it’s honestly one of her best looks with such fresh appeal. The long locks is very sexy and movie star but also a dime a dozen, she’s versatile and young enough to still experiment and I love this look on her like … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

First Look at Lee Yo Won and Yoo Ji Tae as Korean Independence Fighters in MBC Period Drama Different Dreams

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2019
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MBC is borrowing a theme from last year 2018’s highest rated K-drama Mr. Sunshine, going back in history to the days of fighting for independence and Korean pride. Upcoming period drama Different Dreams (Yimong) is getting closer to its May premiere so time to check it out. I initially heard about this drama as a potential Lee Young Ae vehicle … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Different Dreams, Im Joo Hwan, Nam Gyu Ri

1N2D Goes on Hiatus as Cast Members Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jun Ho Suspected of Overseas Gambling Revealed From Jung Joon Young Phone Texts

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2019

Apparently disgraced and likely criminally culpable K-singer Jung Joon Young had over 200,000 texts on his phone and had multiple phones, so the fallout will likely spread from the police investigation and retrieval of his communications. The next to fall is his 1N2D (1 Night, 2 Day) cast members actor Cha Tae Hyun and comedian Kim Jun Ho. Jung Joon Young’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Jung Joon Young, Kim Jun Ho, Seungri

Hyun Bin Wholesome and Cheerful at MediHeal CF Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2019
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We all need some healing at the end of a rough news week whether in K-ent or elsewhere around the world, this second full week of March 2019. I’m happy to share some pictures of K-actor Hyun Bin at a CF event in a Seoul mall, shilling for the skincare brand MediHeal and it’s purported doctor recommended face masks to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

Song Joong Ki Wraps Brunei Overseas Filming for Asadal Chronicles and Takes Lots of Pictures with Fans

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2019
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While K-ent is immolating from within this past week, K-actor Song Joong Ki was pretty darn far away doing his job out in Brunei filming the overseas location shoot portion of upcoming sageuk drama Asadal Chronicles. It looked quite rustic indeed as the production team snapped a group picture after wrap and everyone schlepped back to South Korea for more … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Asadal Chronicles, Song Joong Ki

Seungri Accused of Further International Prostitution Solicitation and Gambling and Lee Jong Hyun Admits to Watching Sex Videos Sent by Jung Joon Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2019
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We’re probably close to one more K-pop idol leaving his group and “retiring” from the industry. CNBLUE‘s Lee Jong Hyun has admitted that he, too, viewed the hidden camera sex videos circulated by singer Jung Joon Young, and also that the horrible texts between the two discussing women as sex objects to be passed around were indeed from him. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jung Joon Young, Lee Jong Hyun, Seungri

Nam Joo Hyuk Matches at Dior Event and Accepts K-drama School Nurse Ahn Eun Young Opposite Jung Yumi

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2019
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I think it’s adorkable how fashionably goofy K-actor Nam Joo Hyuk looks at the Christian Dior event in Seoul. The two shirts layered on top of one another hastily buttoned, the wide waisted chinos turning into too short cuffed hems, finished off with dad sneakers. It’s like he hand picked the most random individual items from Dior like a kid … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, K-dramas | Tagged Nam Joo Hyuk, School Nurse Ahn Eun Young

Kim Dong Wook Loves Jackets and Fighting Injustice in First Stills From KBS Drama Special Labor Inspector

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2019
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Time for an eyeball cleansing break courtesy of K-actor Kim Dong Wook in the first stills from upcoming MBC drama Special Labor Inspector (Jo Jang Poong). Unfortunately Item is turning out to be rather disjointed so that’s a bummer but the first week of April the next Mon-Tues drama will be cutie patootie earnest to a fault Kim Dong Wook transforming … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Dong Wook, Special Labor Inspector

CNBLUE Member Lee Jong Hyun Allegedly Also Participated in Chat and Viewed Hidden Camera Sex Videos with Jung Joon Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2019
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Man, yet another singer/group I gotta delete off my playlist. In the last few years I’ve had to delete SS501, original DBSK, JYJ, and from this scandal Big Bang followed by FT Island, BEAST/Highlight, and now CNBLUE as well. Y’all can keep on listening and/or supporting oppa but goodness these text messages and crimes under investigation are vomit inducing levels … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jung Joon Young, Lee Jong Hyun

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