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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
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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

Song Joong Ki and Jang Dong Gun Duke it Out to Become Legend in New Preview for Arthdal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 27, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Young man riding a black horse in nature.

tvN dropped a new teaser this weekend for epic warrior sageuk Arthdal Chronicles (Asadal Chronicles) and my guts me it’ll be a rollicking ride because of the budget and the fact that we haven’t had this type of epic sageuk in years. The Legend and Jumong occupy the earlier days of Hallyu and may not be as watchable today so … Continue reading →

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

Posters and Previews for SBS Drama Absolute Boyfriend with Yeo Jin Goo, Minah, and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 27, 2019 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Promotional posters for a romantic drama series.

I’ll go out on a limb and say that upcoming SBS rom-com Absolute Boyfriend will be worth watching thanks to the recently released previews. Leads Yeo Jin Gu, Minah, and Hong Jong Hyun form that watchable triumvirate of good casting and even better than expected chemistry. It’s based on the Japanese manga Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi) which has been adapted … Continue reading →

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

Ji Chang Wook Discharged From Military Service with Fans Aplenty Welcoming His Return

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 26, 2019 by ockoalaApril 27, 2019
Smiling soldier in military uniform outdoors.

It’s back-to-back military discharges this week, first with Lee Min Ho two days ago and now Ji Chang Wook returns to the fold. He served in the army in the performing arts division where he was able to maintain his acting chops by performing in army musicals so that was cool. Ji Chang Wook looked so happy to see his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Chang Wook

Park Yoochun is Arrested and Netizens Unearth Pictures with Finger and Leg Bruises Akin to Meth Injection Marks

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 26, 2019 by ockoalaApril 26, 2019
Injured legs and distressed facial expression.

At this point covering Park Yoochun and his drug case is like a PSA for “don’t do drugs, kids, it can ruin your life!” The problem with drug use is that it’s never just once and the addiction that takes root can and do destroy a person’s life whether famous or ordinary. Yoochun was formally arrested today and netizens also … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

Gong Hyo Jin Goes Full Glam in Vogue Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 26, 2019 by ockoalaApril 25, 2019
Woman in fashion pose with jewelry.

K-actress Gong Hyo Jin is usually quirky in her fashion style in real life so it’s a bit unexpected to see her in a glamour puss look for the upcoming edition of Vogue Korea. Not that she looks bad, in fact she looks ravishing as expected with the transformation of her versatile looks into a traditional glam girl package. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin

Yuri Holdings CEO Reportedly Confesses to Police that Seungri Procured Prostitutes for VIP Investors and Also Charged it on YG Credit Card

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 25, 2019 by ockoalaApril 25, 2019
Man in suit surrounded by onlookers.

I’m not trying to make light of a very serious criminal investigation but right now fallen K-pop star Seungri is coming across as both an arrogant prick who thought he couldn’t be touched and a bumbling Mr. Magoo type who left a trail of evidence. As police continue to drill down into the litany of crimes that were unearthed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Seungri

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