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First Preview for OCN Heist K-drama Player with Song Seung Heon and Krystal

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 10, 2018
Four characters in action-themed scenes.

I’m still in a good mood with Song Seung Heon‘s last drama Black, I loved both the drama and his swaggering and sensitive performance as the Grim Reaper turned reluctant cop. I’m glad he’s sticking with procedural dramas rather than go schmoopy romance and up next is another OCN drama called Player (former Pan and prior to that Hustle). It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Krystal, Lee Si Eun, Player, Song Seung Heon

Park Bo Gum and BTS Pair Up for New Summer 2018 Coca-Cola CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 10, 2018
Group of friends reacting in surprise outdoors.

Looks like Coca-Cola is bringing in the big guns, namely putting top boy group BTS and top young actor Park Bo Gum together for a new summer beverage CF. The shoot was poolside with a throwback vibe courtesy of Park Bo Gum’s bright yellow old school Coke t-shirt setting the mood. I love this pairing because it feels so synergyistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged BTS, Park Bo Gum

Gao Yuan Yuan Melds Fashion with Vegetarianism for PETA Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 9, 2018
Model wearing leafy dress with chili necklace.

A new fashion trend could be established with foliage, vegetables, and spices as confirmed by what noted fashionista C-actress Gao Yuan Yuan is wearing this week. She’s not being outre without reason as her leafy cabbage mermaid gown with hot chili pepper neckace is for a PETA photo shoot promoting vegetarianism. It’s better than the I rather be naked than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gao Yuan Yuan

Smoldering Won Bin Sells Out Winter Outerwear in Record Speed

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 9, 2018
Model in stylish winter outerwear, snowy background.

It takes just one picture to remind me wholly completely and 100% without reservation that K-actor Won Bin still has the IT factor that made him a top actor in South Korea with probably the least amount of acting projects on his resume. Won Bin is in a new CF for an outerwear brand modeling the SK favorite giant down … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Won Bin

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are Matching in Serious Attire for The Negotiation Movie Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 9, 2018
Back-to-back actors at film premiere

The promotional seems to be compacted for the thriller K-movie The Negotiation, the posters came out yesterday and today the movie holds its press conference in preparation for a September 2018 premiere in theaters. The movie is clearly a two-person show, with male lead Hyun Bin playing the ultimate baddie arms dealing hostage taker matching wits with Son Ye Jin‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, The Negotiation

Latest Creepy and Comedic Stills and Preview for KBS K-drama Lovely Horribly

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 8, 2018
Action-packed scenes featuring dramatic confrontations.

The weird and creepy vibe is on full display in the latest set of drama stills and 3rd teaser for KBS drama Lovely Horribly. If done right in the script and directing, this drama has a shot to be worth watching with a fresh narrative even if leads Park Shi Hoo and Song Ji Hyo may not be everyone’s cup … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lovely Horribly, Park Shi Hoo, Song Ji Hyo

Moon Geun Young Updates with Three Cute Dogs

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 8, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2018
Person sitting with three cute dogs.

The long wait is over the return of one of my fave K-actresses so imma hoping 2018 brings back the other as well, if not in a project that airs this year then at least news that she’s picked her next role. Moon Geun Young has been in recovery mode for the past year every since her health scare in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young

First Posters and Trailer for K-movie The Negotiation with Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 8, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 8, 2018
Film poster featuring a woman and abstract visuals.

The official posters and trailer are out for upcoming thriller K-movie The Negotiation, notable for top actor Hyun Bin taking on the lead role which also happens to be the antagonist. It’s the first time he’s playing a legit baddie and his female lead Son Ye Jin isn’t a romantic interest but the hero out to take Binnie down. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, The Negotiation

Song Joong Ki to Hold 10th Anniversary Fan Meeting in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 8, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2018
Fan meeting celebration with "10" balloons.

It’s been 10 years since K-actor Song Joong Ki debuted and I can’t think of anything he could have done differently to achieve greater success than what he actually accomplished. It was both slow and steady without working nonstop, yet he reached the pinnacle of Hallyu fame and critical acclaim in a pretty short period of time. His agency Blossom … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

C-ent Buzzing About Zhao Li Ying Reportedly Pregnant and Marrying Feng Shao Feng at Year End

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 7, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 8, 2018
Two people posing together in a room.

For the past few weeks there have been non-stop rumors that C-actress Zhao Li Ying is pregnant. It’s a pretty ridiculous and far fetched rumor to spread but strangely this one has legs and this week the pregnant murmurings added an additional layer of getting married which is when I decide to at least post about it. According to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Feng Shao Feng, Zhao Li Ying

Yoon Eun Hye, Chun Jung Myung and Han Go Eun Confirmed for MBC Rom-Com Love Watch

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 7, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2018
Two individuals at public events.

The long awaited confirmation is here along with a new cast member addition. MBC is ramping up to start filming Love Watch (Excitement Warning) heralding the return of K-actress Yoon Eun Hye to the K-drama world for the first time in 5 years since Marry Him if Your Dare (Mirae’s Choice) in 2013. Her leading man will be Chung Jung … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Chung Jung Myung, Excitement Warning, Han Go Eun, Love Watch, Yoon Eun Hye

Kim Yoo Jung in Radiant and Healthy in Fila Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 7, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2018
Young woman in sporty outfit by kayaks.

The lovely Kim Yoo Jung dropped a new pictorial for sportswear brand Fila last week, a familiar face for the campaign for the past few seasons and reassuring to see back in action. She battled a health scare earlier this year that caused the drama Clean With Passion for Now to halt filming. It’s since resumed filming but swapping out … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Yoo Jung

Park Seo Joon Channels the Modern Rat Pack Look Jetting Off to London

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2018
Man in gray suit and sunglasses outdoors.

The presses are still burning hot with the dating yes/no/maybe news surrounding recently concluded hit rom-com drama Why Secretary Kim costars Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young. Park Seo Joon is also striking while his buzz iron is hot, reportedly lining up over a dozen CFs and now jetting off to London for a photo shoot. He looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Seo Joon

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