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TW-actor Bolin Chen Lasers Off Iconic Right Cheek Mole to Prevent Skin Cancer

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
Fashion magazine cover featuring a stylish man.

I would have totally noticed the change so I’m glad Bolin Chen made the announcement in his own adorable way. The actor isn’t the most traditionally handsome type but really surged to perfect boyfriend status thanks to hit drama In Time With You. One of his visual traits is a dark mole on his right cheekbone about an inch below … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bolin Chen

Long Time K-ent Couple Lee Ki Woo and Lee Chung Ah Revealed to Have Broken Up in 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
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What did I say about using the tidal wave of the Song-Song divorce to release bad news right now because it’ll just slide right under. K-ent has another breakup but this one happened last year in 2018 though it is revealed only now. Long time dating couple Lee Chung Ah and Lee Ki Woo have confirmed their split but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Chung Ah

Im Shi Wan and Lee Dong Wook Lead Script Reading for OCN Drama Strangers From Hell

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2019
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I love that the script reading stills have this blue tint to it, rather eerie and suited to the genre of the drama. Recently released from military service Im Shi Wan teams up with Lee Dong Wook for the drama adaption of the webtoon Strangers From Hell. It’s set in a cheap apartment complex for those studying for college entrance … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Lee Dong Wook, Strangers From Hell

Song Hye Kyo Makes First Post Divorce Filing Public Appearance at Sulhwasoo Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2019
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K-actress Song Hye Kyo has been in the industry over two decades and remains a consummate professional even in the midst of personal turmoil. She made her first public appearance this weekend at a Sulhwasoo skincare brand event in Sanya, China, over a week after her soon-to-be ex-husband Song Joong Ki filed for divorce. So the Song-Song couple won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Cute Door Knob Sign Character Posters Continue the Promo Streak for tvN Drama Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
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I’m craving something different and that’s really why I’m keen to remain optimistic about upcoming tvN drama Hotel Del Luna. Yes the Hong Sisters have failed now more than they have succeeded but the initial exciting rush of their unique ideas in many of their dramas makes it still worth giving a shot. The latest stills come in the form … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin Gu

Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In Attend Wrap Party with Cast of MBC Drama Spring Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2019
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There are dramas I have a change of opinion and perhaps even merits a mea culpa of sorts. MBC Wed-Thurs drama Spring Night. I was really bored with the first two episodes but continued on because I quite like the performances of both leads Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In. I’m glad I continued because the story and directing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Hae In, Spring Night

C-ent Reporting that Zheng Shuang Will Get Married in October 2019 with Fellow Top Actress Yang Zi as Bridesmaid

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
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There’s some happy news coming out of C-ent though it’s still rumor at this time. C-actress Zheng Shuang will reportedly tie the knot this coming October 2019 in Bali with her non-celebrity boyfriend of one year Zhang Heng. He’s a gaming company CEO so hardly a nobody but she’s got a string of actor boyfriend behind her so I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Wedding, Zheng Shuang

Song Joong Ki Starts Filming Sci-fi Movie Victory Ship with Leading Lady Kim Tae Ri

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2019
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A week after dropping bombshell divorce news to rock K-ent, it’s business as usual for actor Song Joong Ki as he balances the small and big screen careers. His currently airing sageuk Arthdal Chronicles will finish the second season soon, with a break in between with another drama before airing the third and final segment in August. Filming is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Seon Kyu, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki, Victory Ship, Yoo Hae Jin

Jung Kyung Ho Trades for Fame, Fortune, and Fine Hair in Poster and Stills for When the Devil Calls Your Name

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Two men beside a piano, dramatic atmosphere.

Who here hasn’t picked instant gratification and then paid the price later on? We’re going to see that taken to the extreme in upcoming tvN drama When the Devil Calls Your Name as male lead Jung Kyung Ho makes a literal and figurative deal with the devil played by Park Sung Woong and then has to deal with paying the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, When the Devil Calls Your Name

K-stars Walk the Red Carpet Opening of the 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Man in stylish checkered suit walking confidently.

There weren’t that many stars out at last week’s opening red carpet of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival but it was enough to kick off the festivities. It’s the 23rd year of BiFan best known for sci-fi, monster, and other fantastical themed films which are all the rage still. The opening red carpet saw the arrival of Jung Woo … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jo Jin Woong, Kim Hye Soo, Uhm Jung Hwa

First Stills of Ji Sung, Lee Se Young, and Lee Kyu Hyung in SBS Sat-Sun Drama Doctor John

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Male in blue prison uniform, serious expressions.

I thought Ji Sung was playing a genius doctor in upcoming SBS Sat-Sun drama Doctor John but looks like he’ll also have a stint as a prisoner judging by this set of new drama stills. He looks good either way, serious and much too smexy. Joining him in Doctor John will be Lee Se Young trying to look older than … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Doctor John, Ji Sung, Lee Kyu Hyung, Lee Se Young

Jung So Min Joins Lee Seung Gi and Lee Seo Jin in SBS Summer Variety Program Little Forest

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
Four people and a logo for a show.

The babies and the viewers are in for a treat this summer of 2019 as SBS is airing a new 16-episode variety show called Little Forest. It’s taking over the Mon-Tues time slot that was traditionally airing SBS dramas but this is not a permanent end to dramas for the network. After Little Forest SBS will return to airing dramas … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Seung Go, Little Forest, Park Na Rae

Suzy and Choi Woo Shik in Talks for K-movie Wonderland

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2019
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K-actor Choi Woo Shik started out as a drama supporting role and it’s pretty incredible how he’s now got a major movie career that is way more successful than what he’s done on the small screen. He picks films that are hits and if I were a bettor I’d piggyback on his choices – his first film role was in … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Choi Woo Shik

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