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C-actress Yang Mi Goes From Goddess to Really Pretty Woman in Non-retouched Photos

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 29, 2018
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C-netizens may throw salty on actress Yang Mi‘s recently leaked non-retouched photo shoot pictures but they are really missing the point. Her non-retouched pictures show deeper wrinkles and non-porcelain skin but also show a very beautiful woman. Every single star has their released pictorial pictures photoshopped other than tabloid or media event pictures and Yang Mi is no exception. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yang Mi

The 2018 Usual Drama Suspects Lead the Nominations for the 2018 Seoul Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 30, 2018
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I feel like I can start copying and pasting from my last two drama award nomination posts since it’s the same few drama names, actors, and actresses making the list. The 2nd annual Seoul Awards assembled by Sports Seoul released the list of nominees at the end of last week and this one gives the Daesang to dramas rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jo Seung Woo, Kam Woo Sung, Kim Nam Joo, Kim Sun Ah, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Money Flower, My Ahjusshi, My Golden Life, Shall We Kiss First, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Yoo Yeon Seok

OCN Heist Drama Player Premieres to Highest First Episode Rating for the Network

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 29, 2018
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It’s a new record for cable channel OCN as it burst out of the ratings gate this Saturday with the first episode of its fun heist drama Player. The first episode was the highest premiere ratings for any drama on the network bringing in 4.474%. That’s higher than its predecessor drama Voice 2 which until now had the highest network … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Player

Lee Jong Seok Confirmed for Rom-com K-drama Romance Supplement Airing in Early 2019

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 29, 2018
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Like a case of the boy who cried wolf, I’ve said for a few dramas now that it would likely be Lee Jong Seok‘s last before enlisting. And then he goes and does another one, but I figure it’s because he hasn’t received his enlistment papers so why the heck not keep working. Lee Jong Seok will be back on … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Romance Supplement

Yoo Seung Ho Guest Stars in OCN Heist K-drama Player with Song Seung Heon and Krystal

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2018
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What an adorable chance to work together, two of my irrational and handsome as all out K-ent male actor loves will be arriving on my television this Saturday via cable network OCN‘s thriller heist drama Player. The drama stars Song Seung Heon and Krystal leading a band of thieves who steal hidden ill-gotten loot stashed away by other criminals, and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Player, Song Seung Heon, Yoo Seung Ho

New Wed-Thurs Dramas Terius Behind Me and Heart Surgeons Premieres to Equally Unimpressive Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 28, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2018
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This lackluster ratings in the prime time drama slot is getting to be such an embarrassment to even cover. Like a normal race but the participants are running three-legged, bumbling around hoping for a miracle that domestic audiences will return to the tube. This week saw two new dramas arrive in the formerly prestigious Wed-Thurs time slot and both feel … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Heart Surgeons, Terius Behind Me, The Ghost Detective

Gong Hyo Jin and Angelababy Lead the Asian Actress Contingent at Dior Fall 2018 Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 28, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2018
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It’s fashion show time (already?) and the first to make the Asian newspaper headlines is the Christian Dior show in Paris where a handful of Asian actresses make their appearance. From South Korea there was quirky Gong Hyo Jin who really fit the bohemian vibe of her dress, and the standout from the smaller than usual C-actress contingent was Angelababy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Angelababy, Gong Hyo Jin, Wang Zi Wen

All Smiles and then Seriousness at the Script Reading for Memories of Alhambra with Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 28, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2018
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Upcoming tvN drama Memories of Alhambra has a confirmed December 1 premiere date which makes it a Sat-Sun drama. That’s the time slot of tvN’s two most highly rated K-dramas with Goblin and now Mr. Sunshine. If Memories starts high already then trends higher then it can make that time slot the golden goose for tvN and confirms further that … Continue reading →

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

TW-actor Mark Chao Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary with Fanmeeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
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It’s been a fast decade that TW-actor Mark Chao is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary (and birthday) with a fan meeting in Shanghai this week. Mark exploded out of the gate with his first role as he co-male lead in police drama Black & White with Vic Zhou, and even winning the Best Actor Golden Bell over Zai Zai in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Mark Chao

Popular Dramas and High Profile Stars Like Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin Lead 2018 APAN Star Award Nominations

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2018
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Following behind the nominations for the Korean Drama Awards come the nominations for the 2018 APAN Star Awards which is on its 6th year now. It’s skewed towards the popular more than elite selection metrics but as always an interesting take on what dramas and actors/actresses are getting recognition in a drama year. The notable names up for the Daesang … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Go Ah Sung, IU, Jo Seung Woo, Jung Hae In, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Nam Joo, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Bo Young, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Seon Kyun, Life, Life on Mars, Misty, Mother, Mr. Sunshine, My Ahjusshi, My Golden Life, Park Hyung Sik, Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Park Shi Hoo, Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Suits, Suzy, Temperature of Love, While You Were Sleeping, Why Secretary Kim, Yang Se Jong, Yoo Yeon Seok

Yoo Seung Ho and Jo Boa Confirmed for SBS Wed-Thurs Drama Revenge is Back

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
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The up-and-coming young K-ent actresses are slowly but surely winning me over. I guess it helps when they transition from screechy second female lead to lead who gets the guy, it’s always easier to like a well-written female lead role. First it was Chae Soo Bin in I am Not a Robot, then Seo Ye Ji in Lawless Lawyer, these … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bok Soo is Back, Jo Boa, Revenge is Back, Yoo Seung Ho

Yoon Eun Hye and Chun Jung Myung Spotted Filming K-drama Love Watch in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 26, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
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The return of Yoon Eun Hye to K-drama land is definitely looking promising. She picked a rom-com which I feel is her strong suit and got a long time coming leading man Chun Jung Myung who nearly worked with her twice before. May this be third time’s the charm for them both! Fans have spotted the leads filming Love Watch … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Jung Myung, Love Watch, Yoon Eun Hye

Mr. Sunshine and a Handful of Weekend Dramas Lead Nominations at 2018 Korean Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 26, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
2018 Korea Drama Awards winners list.

The nominations are out for the 2018 Korean Drama Awards, the 11th year since inception and the picks are quite varied. The most high profile drama nominated is tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, picking up nods for Best Drama, Best Actor for Lee Byung Hun, Best New Actress for Kim Tae Ri, but hilariously NOT getting a Best Screenplay nomination … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Mr. Sunshine

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