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Cheese in the Trap Movie an Editing Mess and Brings in Paltry 228K Admissions

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2018 by ockoalaApril 3, 2018
Movie poster featuring two characters on phones.

Some things are better left alone even if it wasn’t done properly, especially if the second go-around is going to be even worse in a different way. The Cheese in the Trap movie with returning male lead Park Hae Jin with new costars Oh Yeon Seo, Park Ki Woong, and Yoo In Young has spent three weeks in the Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cheese in the Trap, Oh Yeon Seo, Park Hae Jin, Park Ki Woong, Sandara Park, Yoo In Young

Rumored End of March Wedding to Jerry Yan Doesn’t Materialize as Lin Chi Ling in Dubai for Longines Looking Gorgeous as Ever

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2018 by ockoalaApril 2, 2018
Elegant woman in ornate black dress.

Looks like the rumored wedding at the end of March in Bali wasn’t true as model Lin Chi Ling was in Dubai instead while the prospective groom Jerry Yan was still in Taiwan. That’s fine for us shippers hoping this reunited couple could make it a happily ever after the second time around when both are older and wiser. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lin Chi Ling

Park Shin Hye Again in Talks as Hyun Bin’s Female Lead, This Time for Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2018 by ockoalaApril 2, 2018
Woman posing with a pink outfit.

Looks like the K-drama gods are going to make Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye a thing, at least fictionally onscreen as this is the second drama in a month that the two are in talks to star together. First came healing romance Fox Bride Star where both were courted, but he declined first and technically she’s still considering the … Continue reading →

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

First Teasers for KBS Remake of Suits Sets the Bromance Stage for Jang Dong Gun and Park Hyung Sik

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2018 by ockoalaApril 2, 2018
Two men in suits against a city backdrop.

The first teaser is out for upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama Suits and it’s as sleek and chic as my beloved teaser drama poster above. It’s not a surprise as the PD Kim also directed Healer, Good Doctor, Wild Romance, and the first season of Mystery Queen. He’s got a keen eye for stylish flair and visual contrasts. The drama is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Gun, Park Hyung Sik, Suits

jTBC Romance Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food Off to Promising Ratings Start

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2018 by ockoalaApril 1, 2018
Couple embracing at night by the waterfront.

The ratings are out for the premiere weekend of jTBC romance drama Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food (Something in the Rain) and the cable network continues to deliver hits. The first episode got 4.008% and the second episode dropped slightly to 3.752%. Even better is the audience feedback is really enjoying this slice-of-life vibe with a real connection to … Continue reading →

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

tvN Drama Lawless Lawyer Releases Charismatic First Stills of Male Lead Lee Jun Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2018 by ockoalaApril 1, 2018
Actor in various stylish outfits and scenes.

I’m certain K-actor Lee Jun Ki‘s distinctive visuals and devastating personal charms may be illegal in some countries. I ended up making nnnngggg incoherent sounds when I saw this just released first stills of him in upcoming tvN legal drama Lawless Lawyer, trading his more typical cop characters for another justice fighter type. I love the throwback vibe of the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lawless Lawyer, Lee Jun Ki

Running Man Releases Upcoming Guest List of Gong Yoo, BTS, TWICE, Suzy, and Song-Song Couple on 1st Day of April

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2018 by ockoalaApril 1, 2018
Yellow-captioned Korean celebrity news collage

Congrats to the casting director for long running variety show Running Man for earning a lifetime bonus and bragging rights by signing up what is the most incredible list of guests. The production team poster on April 1st today the list of future guest stars including top actor Gong Yoo, pop groups BTS and TWICE, idol-actress-CF queen Suzy, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged BTS, Gong Yoo, Running Man, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki, Suzy, Twice

Jung So Min Releases Fresh and Gorgeous New Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2018
Young woman sitting with a thoughtful expression.

It’s normal for K-netizens to note when a celeb couple involves  the male star heading off to military service soon. If it’s active service then the couple will only be able to see each other on furloughs and that’s naturally hard to keep the connection strong and the feeling ongoing. With that said, I sure hope the new couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jung So Min

Park Shin Hye Encapsulates Twentysomething Downtown NYC Girl in Bazaar Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2018
Woman smiling outdoors with a stylish handbag.

Now this is what I want from a fashion pictorial, the right blend of model, local backdrop, and eyecatching fashion. Park Shin Hye was in New York City last month for fashion shows and also squeezing in a fashion shoot for Bazaar Korea April edition. She’s on city streets and rooftops with fantastic city views, making me long for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Rainie Yang Reveals She Never Washes Jeans and TW-netizens Collectively Meltdown

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2018 by ockoalaApril 1, 2018
Woman in striped blouse flashing peace signs

This is a great “yay or nay” poll – should jeans be washed or not? I’ve never thought this was even an option since clothing as an item ALWAYS need to be washed. How long you go before washing is personal but until TW-actress Rainie Yang revealed this week at a brand event that she never ever washes her jeans … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Rainie Yang

Kim So Hyun in Perfect College Girl Mode Heading to Japan to Promote Ruler: Master of the Mask

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2018
Young woman in green sweater making finger heart

Styling still matters even with preternaturally beautiful people and I was not a fan of young actress Kim So Hyun‘s style in recently ended drama Radio Romance. She was playing older opposite male lead Yoon Doo Joon but she just looked like a little high school girl playing dress up. I guess even her swell acting can’t sell me that … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim So Hyun

Lee Jong Seok and Shin Hye Sun Show Off Script for Short Drama Death Song

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2018
Two actors holding scripts and smiling.

I totally forgot that Shin Hye Sun was also a student in School 2013 which launched the careers of Lee Jong Seok and Kim Woo Bin, so this is a reunion for her to do the short drama Death Song (Hymn of Death) with Lee Jong Seok. It’s an added reunion as Lee Sang Yeob is also joining the cast … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Death Song, Lee Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Shin Hye Sun

Kim Tae Hee Makes First Media Appearance Since Having Baby with Rain

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2018
Woman with long hair gesturing gracefully.

Pre-and post-pregnancy affects every woman differently but every single K-ent actress I’ve seen have bounced back looking exactly the same as before. Case in point Kim Tae Hee making her first post-baby media appearance five months after giving birth to her and husband Rain’s first child. If these pictures weren’t time stamped she would look identical to her pictures from … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Tae Hee

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