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Yang Se Jong, Yang Dong Gun, and Many Other Yangs Deny Being the “Actor Yang” Arrested for Drug Use

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2019 by ockoalaApril 12, 2019
Four men posing for a photo together.

This is actually a highly amusing story due to the timing and the last name in question. Seoul police announced that a “Actor Yang” was arrested yesterday morning around 3 am after being reported for erratic behavior running around outside of a hotel. After being taken to the police station for investigation, he continued to act strangely and spout nonsense … Continue reading →

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tvN Drops First Official Teaser for Sageuk Drama Asadal Chronicles with Song Joong Ki and Jang Dong Gun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2019 by ockoalaApril 12, 2019
Four people speaking into microphones outdoors.

I’ve been following along with SBS big budget thriller drama Vagabond more closely so when it was pushed back from May to September to accommodate a simulcast on Netflix I was all mopey about the additional wait. I totally forgot that tvN is premiering on June 1 the epic legendary era sageuk drama Asadal Chronicles so seeing the first teaser … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ji Won

Throwback: Ishihara Satomi Gorgeously Models Wide Ranging Styles for Elle Taiwan 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2019 by ockoalaApril 11, 2019
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J-actress Ishihara Satomi recently came in 2nd in a viewer poll of the top Heisei era (1989-2019) actress but she’s my personal number 1. She would actually be tied with Horitaka Maki who didn’t make the top 10 list and has since retired last year but the two really exemplify a very modern Japanese beauty I find so enchanting. Dynamic … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ishihara Satomi

Lee Seung Gi Takes a Break From Being a Vagabond and Wants You to Drink Boba in New CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 11, 2019 by ockoalaApril 11, 2019
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I’ve loved me some boba tea ever since it was invented like 30 years ago but nowadays it’s impossible to deny that the concoction has evolved beyond tea and tapioca pearls. You can’t walk a block anywhere in a major city without getting hit by a boba store banner but the drinks are way to sweet and more of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Xuimin First in EXO to Enlist in Military Next Month May 2019

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 11, 2019 by ockoalaApril 10, 2019
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I still remember vividly when EXO debuted, all the excitement from SM Entertainment‘s hype machine and releasing teasers for each of the original 12 members. Since 2011 the last 8 years have been a solid ride from though, though EXO-K still has the original 6 members of this subgroup whole EXO-M lost three Chinese-born members in successive years. Now the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Xiumin

Roy Kim Goes in for Police Investigation on Illegal Distribution of Sexual Content

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 11, 2019 by ockoalaApril 10, 2019
Man in black suit looking serious.

It’s perp walk time for singer Roy Kim and I’d be remiss not to report on it when I’ve posted about his fellow chatroom buddies Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and Choi Jong Hoon facing the music earlier. Roy Kim was a later addition to this motley crew though fans noted right from the start about his potential involvement when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Roy Kim

tvN Wed-Thurs Drama Her Private Life Premieres with Decent 2.661% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 10, 2019 by ockoalaApril 10, 2019
Two characters share an intense gaze.

My new drama crack is here and it’s nearly lived up to my own hyped up hype. I totally get that my love for Kim Jae Wook and soft spot for Park Min Young irrationally gives Her Private Life more dues that it earned in the promo stage but now that it’s aired I can safely say it’s good enough … Continue reading →

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

Park Yoochun Holds Press Conference Emphatically Denying Former Fiancee Hwang Hana Claim He Gave Her Drugs

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 10, 2019 by ockoalaApril 10, 2019
Man in suit speaking at a podium.

Man, things just keep staying bad for idol-actor Park Yoochun, and one would think with the recent spate of K-star misbehavior that Yoochun’s prior scandal would pale in comparison. Unfortunately for him, the current news is either tangentially or directly connected to him and he’s taking the offense to claim the former. Park Yoochun held a press conference today reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

C-actress Yang Mi Wins the Leggy Awards as Netizens Marvel at her Incredibly Lithe Legs

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 10, 2019 by ockoalaApril 10, 2019
Woman in camo outfit at event.

I think the US is in the era of rear ends for the last few years, thanks to a certain last name starting with K family and the rise of athleisure and tights. I’m not enamored of the large rear small waist look but the transition for tights/leggings from workout wear to everyday outdoor bottoms have made me cognizant of … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yang Mi

SBS Confirms K-adaptation of Absolute Boyfriend for the May 2019 Wed-Thurs Time Slot

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 9, 2019 by ockoalaApril 9, 2019
Actors participating in a script reading session.

It’s Vagabond for later and Absolute Boyfriend next on the SBS Wed-Thurs line up. Despite the proliferation of scandalous news in the K-media right now, Big Issue isn’t doing big ratings and this next drama SBS has lined up seems more like a niche genre. The network is airing the K-drama adaptation of the Japanese manga Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi), … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hong Jong Hyun

First Look at Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In in MBC Romance Drama Spring Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 9, 2019 by ockoalaApril 9, 2019
Woman in library, wearing stylish outfits.

I’m in a spring happy mood so I’ll give the total benefit of the doubt to upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs romance drama Spring Night. Starring Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In, the drama got a lot of attention even before their casting because it’s by the PD of Pretty Noona Buys Me Food (Something in the Rain), which catapulted Jung … Continue reading →

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

Moon Geun Young Confirms tvN Drama Catch That Ghost with Potential Leading Man Kim Sun Ho

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 9, 2019 by ockoalaApril 8, 2019
Young woman smiling in a cozy setting.

I have another 2019 drama to look forward to and it’s a comedic return for my beloved bae Moon Geun Young. The OG grown up child actress is returning with her first K-drama in 4 years with the tvN police procedural Catch That Ghost. It’s not a supernatural story as her character’s name Yoo Ryung is a homonym for ghost … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Catch That Ghost, Moon Geun Young

Park Hyung Sik Applies for Elite Capital Defense Force as Assignment in Upcoming Military Enlistment

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 8, 2019 by ockoalaApril 9, 2019
Soldier saluting in military uniform.

Now this is a surprising elective selection by singer-actor Park Hyung Sik. It’s been revealed that he applied for the elite Capital Defense Force of the South Korea army for his upcoming military enlistment. I’ve heard of the army, navy, air force, marines (hardest of them all), and of course public service for those who are physically unable to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Hyung Sik

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