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Episode 6 of Encounter Stays Steady at 8.594% Ratings as the Some Relationship of the OTP Goes Public

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 13, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 14, 2018
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Watching tvN Wed-Thurs drama Encounter (Boyfriend) actually makes my heart hurt, in good ways of course but there is genuine palpitations and constrictions elicited by the softest of gestures and emotions. This isn’t a drama of action, totally the opposite of Song Hye Kyo‘s last blockbuster Descendants of the Sun, and her chemistry with Park Bo Gum as as good … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter

Song Joong Ki and Fellow K-stars Jet to Hong Kong for 2018 MAMA

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 13, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 13, 2018
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Inclement weather did not stop the famous Korean actors and actresses slated to attend the 2010 final leg of MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) to be held in Hong Kong. Song Joong Ki is the most prominent face as the host and also the top billing Hallyu star in the fold. He’s hosted before and actually is quite adept at … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Music | Tagged Jung Ryeo Won, Kim Sung Ryung, Lee Yo Won, Seo Hyun Jin, Song Joong Ki

Ma Dong Seok, Ha Jung Woo, and Lee Byung Hun Top 2018 Gallup Poll of Most Popular Film Actors

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 13, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018

With the close of 2018 looming the polls are starting to reference the entire year and Gallup just released the most popular film actors as voted by the South Korean audiences for the year. Topping the list is everyone’s favorite tough guy Ma Dong Seok in first place, followed by perennial top film actor Ha Jung Woo with Lee Byung … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Ha Jung Woo, Hwang Jung Min, Jo In Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Byung Hun, Ma Dong Seok, Song Kang Ho, Yoo Hae Jin

Jin Hyuk Convinces Soo Hyun to Take Another Step Forward in Episode 5 of tvN Drama Encounter

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018
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Episode 5 of tvN Wed-Thurs drama Encounter (Boyfriend) dropped in ratings down to 8.513%, which totally makes sense for me! Honestly I want this drama to drop in ratings so that it stops getting scrutinized as a success or failure and diehards like me can just savor the beautifully written and directed throwback perfection. Not much happened in episode 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter

Park Bo Gum Hosts 2018 Japan MAMA and Jung So Min Looks Gorgeous in Attendance

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018
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I’m not a K-pop fan so my interest in the year end MAMA ceremonies extends only to hosts or guest attendees/presenters who are Korean actors and actresses I love. The Japan leg of the 2018 MAMA was hosted by cutie bae Park Bo Gum with a beautiful presenter attendance by Jung So Min. This totally makes me clamor for a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Mama, Park Bo Gum

Joo Ji Hoon Investigates Supernatural Things in MBC Mon-Tues Drama Item

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 11, 2018
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The prime time dramas are jumping into the supernatural realm that cable dramas have done so well in recent years, the horror/possession/creepy dramas that when done well are so gripping. MBC is teeing up for Mon-Tues in early 2019 the supernatural investigative drama Item starring Joo Ji Hoon and Jin Se Yeon with the screenwriter of Save Me and the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon

Park Shin Hye is Tres Chic Heading to Hong Kong for the Swarovski Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018
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Oooooh, I so love Park Shin Hye‘s head to toe look at Incheon airport today leaving South Korea for Hong Kong to attend a Swarovski event as she reps the brand. She looks relatively comfortable with a black tunic dress paired with thigh high soft suede stiletto boots and a leather biker coat with sherpa lining. The hair is casually feminine … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Drama Posters Show Encounter OTP Returns to Cuba in Later Episodes as the Friend-mance Goes Public at End of Episode 4

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 11, 2018
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I’m so in love with tvN Wed-Thurs drama Encounter (Boyfriend) and it’s telling how I really didn’t pay too much attention to the details pre-premiere that I totally missed narrative cues. The first posters for the drama show the leads Song Hye Kyo and Park Bo Gum in Cuba, she’s leaning on his shoulder napping, and solo posters with each … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Boyfriend, Encounter, Park Bo Gum, Song Hye Kyo

C-stars Out En Masse in Beijing at 17th Annual China Film Huabiao Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2018
Six women in elegant dresses at event.

The temperature majorly dipped in Beijing and despite the real and also politically frigid temperatures roaring through C-ent it appeared nearly all the stars were out to attend the 17th annual China Film Huaobiao Awards. The ladies walked the red carpet in a flurry of beautiful and diverse gowns despite the near freezing temps, kudos to the commitment to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Angelababy, Deng Cao, Dong Jie, Guan Xiao Tong, Huang Xiaoming, Jing Tian, Kris Wu, Li Bing Bing, Li Yi Feng, Luhan, Ming Dao, Tang Wei, Tang Yan, Wu Lei, Yang Mi, Yang Yang, Yao Chen, Yuan Shan Shan, Zhang Zi Yi

Shin Hye Sun Confirmed and L in Talks for 2019 KBS Fantasy Romance Drama Only One Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2018
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I’m not quite sure about this pairing but both are coming off successful last dramas so I’ll be cautiously optimistic for the time being. KBS has offered the lead roles for its mid-2019 romance K-drama Only One Love to Shin Hye Sun and L (Kim Myung Soo), with her confirmed and his agency saying that an offer was received and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged L, Only One Love, Shin Hye Sun

Episode 4 of Memories of Alhambra Blurs AR and Drama Worlds and Rises to 8.154% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2018
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The tide has turned for tvN Sat-Sun drama Memories of Alhambra and not a moment too soon. The drama finally reversed a two episode slight ratings dip since it’s premiere episode as this past Sunday’s episode 4 rose to 8.154%, a notable increase from episode 3 which was in the 6% range. The ratings increase also coincided with episode 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Memories of Alhambra, Park Shin Hye

Lee Yeon Hee Makes a Cheeky Statement in Fall Cosmopolitan Pictorial in Paris

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2018
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The late fall of Paris makes for a ideal fashion pictorial setting so its no surprise so many Korean magazines have shipped stars over to capture the background mood. K-actress Lee Yeon Hee totally could pass for a Parisian with her effortless style thanks to model looks and height. I’m intrigued by the makeup she’s wearing, the very strong blush/highlighter … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Yeon Hee

SBS Drama My Strange Hero with Yoo Seung Ho and Jo Boa Holds Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 9, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2018
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A bit lost in the recent high profile K-drama premieres is a chance for SBS to win the time slot of Mon-Tues with second chance drama My Strange Hero (Bok Soo is Back). Right now it’s not a very competitive time slot and previous drama Where Stars Land (Fox Star Bride) led the ratings despite a narratively that reportedly went … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bok Soo is Back, Jo Boa, Kwak Dong Yeon, My Strange Hero, Yoo Seung Ho

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