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C-actress Fan Bing Bing Wins Another Year of the Cannes Red Carpet in Mint and Silver Confection

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 10, 2018 by ockoalaMay 9, 2018
Woman in a layered teal gown by window.

The Fan Bing Bing and Cannes Film Festival red carpet wow dresses have even become staples with the Western media. She’s an annual attendee, has served on the juror, and even been nominated in the past, so I expect her to be looking for her next Cannes dress every year for many year to come. The 2018 Cannes Film Festival … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Fan Bing Bing

Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young Continue to Be Adorable in New Preview for Why Secretary Kim

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2018 by ockoalaMay 9, 2018
Smiling woman in a light shirt.

I’m getting a small crush on Park Min Young’s entire look in upcoming tvN drama Why Secretary Kim. The makeup, hair color and style, and of course her smart yet feminine secretary attire, she gets a solid A for radiating surround sound level charm. It contrasts nicely with Park Seo Joon who is the rich powerful boss yet is made … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Why Secretary Kim

Moon Chae Won Confirmed as Leading Lady in K-drama Gyeryong Goddess Opposite Yoon Hyun Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2018 by ockoalaMay 9, 2018
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It’s funny how one potential leading lady morphed into another, but both give off very similar vibes. The female lead is confirmed for upcoming K-drama Gyeryong Goddess (or Gyeryong Fairy) with Moon Chae Won picking this as her next drama. Initially Kang Sora was in talks but she pulled out last month due to reported scheduling conflicts. The male lead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gyeryong Goddess, Moon Chae Won, Yoon Hyun Min

Han Chae Ah is an Exquisite May Bride at Seoul Wedding to Non-celeb Husband

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2018 by ockoalaMay 8, 2018
Bride and groom standing together, holding hands.

A heartfelt congratulations to K-actress Han Chae Ah as she tied the knot this past weekend in Seoul with a non-celebrity groom. Her husband Cha Se Ji may be a non-celebrity but comes from a famous soccer playing family so being a soccer man may be in Han Chae Ah’s future. I think she plans to continue her entertainment career … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Han Chae Ah, Married, Wedding

Lawless Lawyer Holds High Energy Press Conference and Releases Rollicking Long Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2018 by ockoalaMay 8, 2018
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The time really zipped by these last few weeks and now tvN new Sat-Sun drama Lawless Lawyer is premiering this weekend. Starring Lee Jun Ki, Seo Ye Ji, Choi Min Soo, and Lee Hye Young, the fierce ferociousness is off the charts with this impressive cast. I watched the long 4-minute preview released at the press conference and this drama … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Min Soo, Lawless Lawyer, Lee Hye Young, Lee Jun Ki, Seo Ye Ji

Suzy in Talks to Join Lee Seung Gi in K-drama Vagabond Setting Up Gu Family Book Reunion

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2018 by ockoalaMay 8, 2018
Young couple in traditional attire, dramatic moment.

No. Noooooooooo! I like Suzy and I love Lee Seung Gi but I have rarely disliked any of my baes smooshed together like I hated Suzy and Seung Gi in Gu Family Book. It was so much no bueno I still flash back to the particular feeling of agony realizing that drama was going to be crap very early on. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, Vagabond

Rain and Lee Dong Gun Face Off in First Preview for jTBC Thriller Drama Sketch

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2018 by ockoalaMay 7, 2018
Two serious men in dark clothing.

Please drama gods do not make Lee Dong Gun the bad guy in upcoming jTBC drama Sketch. I can handle him being the antagonist/nemesis to Rain’s male lead but not the ultimate big bad, because I need the two to join forces later on after overcoming initial disagreement with each other. The reunion of the two male leads from Sang … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jung Jin Young, Lee Dong Gun, Lee Sun Bin, Rain, Sketch

Song Joong Ki Confirms Sageuk Asadal Ending Two Year Drama Hiatus

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2018 by ockoalaMay 7, 2018
Smiling man sitting with a dog.

The wait is over and it wasn’t even that long if you ask me. Coming off a mega pan-Asia drama hit like Descendants of the Sun, it’s not surprising Song Joong Ki hasn’t picked a drama for the last two years. I like to think he was also enjoying the real life romance with his DotS costar turned now wife … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Asadal, Song Joong Ki

Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food Ratings Remain in 5% Range After Jung Hae In Baeksang Controversy

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2018 by ockoalaMay 7, 2018
Couple sharing an umbrella in the rain.

Timing was perfect for the rise of Jung Hae In as the current K-drama It Boy with three hits in a row thanks to While You Were Sleeping, Prison Playbook, and now Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food (Something in the Rain). It remains to be seen if the effect of his controversy at the 2018 Baeksang Awards will have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Hae In, Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food, Something in the Rain, Son Ye Jin

Go Ara, L, and Sung Dong Il are Curious Judicial Oddities in Preview for jTBC Drama Mis Hammurabi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2018 by ockoalaMay 8, 2018
Three people in a vibrant city street.

I really love the official drama poster for jTBC drama Miss Hammurabi. It delivers a scene full of emotional and life as Go Ara drags along her more stodgy and senior judges L and Sung Dong Il in a local market backdrop. I still think the casting of two out of the three leads is way wack but then I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Ara, L, Miss Hammurabi, Sung Dong Il

Park Shin Hye Shares Spain Updates on SNS Prior to Overseas Filming for K-drama Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2018 by ockoalaMay 6, 2018
Woman standing in a stone archway.

I know where Park Shin Hye is! And even better I know where filming will be for upcoming K-drama Memories of Alhambra! She’s in Barcelona thanks to her SNS updates this weekend sharing pictures of the famous Park Guell and Sagrada Familia, goodness I need to hie myself back to Barcelona soon as it brought back so many perfect trip … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Hwang Jung Eum Tries to Pick Up Namgong Min in Second Teaser for SBS Drama The Undateables

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2018 by ockoalaMay 6, 2018
Three portraits of a stylish man.

I’m going to keep my expectations low for upcoming SBS rom-com The Undateables (Handsome Guy and Jung Eum) because the two teasers so far are really frustrating watching leading lady Hwang Jung Eum. She’s like the opposite of male lead Namgong Min known for his very subtle acting and poker face, whereas she’s like Gumby over enunciating and being annoyingly … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Handsome Guy and Jung Eum, Hwang Jung Eum, Namgong Min, The Undateables

Hyun Bin’s Agency Vast Announces 3rd Annual Rookie Actor Auditions

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 6, 2018 by ockoalaMay 5, 2018
VAST Entertainment 3rd audition promotional poster.

Starting an agency isn’t the common approach in K-ent for top stars that achieve a certain level of fame. Most stars elect to stay with an agency likely because being a good entertainer doesn’t mean one would be a good company president complete with administrative, financial, and management requirements. There are a few big name actors and actresses that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hyun Bin

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