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Yoo Seung Ho Wishes Chae Soo Bin was Human in New Teaser for MBC Drama I am Not a Robot

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 16, 2017
Two characters in a futuristic setting.

The first OTP teaser is out for MBC rom-com drama I am Not a Robot, still languishing from airing despite the Wed-Thurs time slot vacated by Hospital Ship two weeks ago due to the network strike. Thankfully the strike appears to be over now that the MBC network president everyone was protesting to remove has been fired by the board. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, I Am Not a Robot, Yoo Seung Ho

Lee Min Ho and Suzy Confirm Breakup After Three Years of Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 16, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2017
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It’s with a nostalgic but not heavy heart that I report on the confirmed breakup of popular Korean stars Lee Min Ho and Suzy. This top of the food chain Hallyu couple were never destined to go the distance and if they did it would have been a true entertainment couple dream. They were young when they started dating, Suzy was … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho, Suzy

Penultimate Episodes of While You Were Sleeping Limps Towards Ending Without Breaking 10% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2017
Couple sitting together in stylish outfits.

I’m genuinely sad even more than just disappointed that SBS drama While You Were Sleeping ended up being so forgettable. That I say it’s forgettable and it hasn’t even done airing means that I’ve already forgotten what I’ve watched because the drama isn’t sticky. Neither the characters or plot lines are sticking with me in the least, and the fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged While You Were Sleeping

Black and White Dominate the Red Carpet at the 2017 Asia Artist Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2017
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The 2017 Asia Artist Awards went off without a hitch, other than the usual fashion boredom that is now part and parcel with every Korean red carpet. It’s like the ladies make no effort to be creative or challenging, or if they did make an effort and that’s the dress each chose then that’s even worse! The men get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Min Hee, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Seung Gi, Min Hyo Rin, Park Min Young, Park Shin Hye, Sung Hoon, Suzy, Yoona

Baek Jin Hee Shows Herself a Capable Juggler Opposite Daniel Choi in First Drama Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Two characters in a colorful, dramatic scene.

I didn’t think Jugglers could be a euphemism for someone who is good at handling multiple tasks, or maybe it’s that the K-drama is using the phrase incorrectly by making it a plural noun. But then I read the synopsis and realized SBS is using Jugglers correctly and there are more than one adept juggler in this other aside from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baek Jin Hee, Daniel Choi, Jugglers, Kang Hye Jung, Lee Won Geun

Color Finally at Play for K-stars Attending VLTN Pop Up Shop Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Three women in colorful outfits at event.

This was definitely one of the better fashion events for K-stars, not necessarily all the outfits but at least the attempt to break out of the vanilla norm. There was color and patterns and unique styles at the VLTN fashion pop-up shop event in Seoul last week. Green, red, pink, blue, and yellow all made appearances, along with patterns and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Eric, Irene, Lee Dong Wook, Park Hyung Sik, Seolhyun, Yoona

Lee Seung Gi in Fine Form for First Post-Military Pictorial for Star1

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Man in stylish winter outfit posing thoughtfully.

The first pictorial of any K-star returning from military service is always a combination of checking out if he’s gotten manlier and seeing how fast his buzz cut hair has grown in a few weeks. For Lee Seung Gi, it’s a resounding gorgeous on both counts for this Star1 pictorial, he’s really added an additional manly layer on top of … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Drama Stills and Previews for Next SBS Wed-Thurs Drama Nothing to Lose with Park Eun Bin and Yeon Woo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
Judge at a hearing, serious expressions displayed.

Looks like current SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping will saunter off to a long slumber after this week’s final two episodes, maybe the ratings will rise to break 10% but ultimately the drama is a disappointment for screenwriter Park Hye Ryun and the big name cast. Next week comes courtroom legal drama Nothing to Lose, which if it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Nothing to Lose, Park Eun Bin, Yeon Woo Jin

Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri of Upcoming Mr. Sunshine Attend Blue Dragon Handprint Ceremony with Other Winners

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 14, 2017
Four actors at a promotional event.

Seeing this particular award-winning foursome of Korean actors and actresses together just makes me feel that one of these things is not like the others. Of course I mean Lee Byung Hun for being the multiple award-winning veteran and also much older than the rising young stars besides him Park So Dam, Park Jung Min, and Kim Tae Ri. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Park Jung Min, Park So Dam

Big Name K-stars Including Lee Seung Gi, Yoona, Suzy, Lee Jun Ki, and Park Shin Hye to Attend 2017 Asia Artist Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
Collage of popular Asian celebrities and groups.

This is a post solely to prep for this week’s Asia Artist Awards, thank to the star-studded line up that will be making an appearance either to present or to perform. On the acting stars alone it’s worth checking out – Lee Seung Gi will be making his first entertainment appearance since his military discharge two weeks ago, and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim Hee Sun, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Seung Gi, Namgong Min, Park Hae Jin, Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Ryu jun Yeol, Suzy, Yoona

Park Shin Hye at Coach Event in Seoul and Shares Favorite Drama Kiss Scene is Kim Rae Won in Doctors

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2017
Woman in leather jacket posing confidently.

Park Shin Hye made another appearance for Coach, this time the location has moved from the brand’s NYC fashion show to Seoul for a store event last week. Like her Coach outfit at the NY show, her look was on the dark and heavy side with a leather jacket and green floral pattern dress underneath. I’ve figured out why so … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye

First Teaser for KBS Romance Black Knight Showcases the Beauty of Slovenia

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2017
Man in stylish jacket walking outdoors.

The first teaser is out for KBS drama Black Knight and it works primarily as a travel teaser to lure viewers to visit the location filming site of Slovenia. And hoping one runs into a smexy rich business played by Kim Rae Won, and invest in an amazing fall red coat as worn by Shin Se Kyung. Aside from these … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black Knight, Kim Rae Won, Shin Se Kyung

Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki Deliver the Hit as tvN This Life is Our First Breaks 4% Ratings in Episode 10

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 12, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2017
Young couple with bunny filters outdoors.

I spent last weekend catching up on OCN fantasy thriller procedural Black and gushing all over it, but that’s like one amazing meal compared to the consistent afternoon snack that has been sustaining me for the last five weeks in tvN rom-com This Life is Our First (Because This is Our First Life). Last week’s episode 10 broke 4% ratings … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, This Life is Our First

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