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Hyun Bin Attends CF Event and Confirms Drama Comeback with tvN Fantasy Romance Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2018
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I so can’t wait for this drama now that the leading man is confirmed. K-actor Hyun Bin will be making his K-drama comeback in 3 years with tvN fantasy drama Memories of Alhambra. It’s the third drama offer he’s been considering in recent months and guess third time’s the charm to land this coveted leading man. He’ll be playing a … Continue reading →

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

Oh Yeon Seo Sheds the Somber of Hwayugi for the Brightness of Cheese in the Trap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2018
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If I were Oh Yeon Seo I would be counting my lucky stars that the movie filmed last year happens to be premiering this week in South Korea, just in time to completely shift all discussion from Hwayugi to Cheese in the Trap. She’s in the news this week promoting the movie adaptation of the webtoon with her stepping into … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Oh Yeon Seo

Hwang Jung Eum to Reunite with Namgong Min for SBS Romance Drama Handsome Guy and Jung Eum

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2018
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At this rate Hwang Jung Eum is going to reach Lee Da Hae levels of reuniting with former drama costars onscreen again. Hwang Jung Eum has just confirmed her drama return after having a baby late last year, opposite Namgong Min for the romance drama Handsome Guy and Jung Eum. This will mark third major leading man reunion, and the … Continue reading →

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

Lee Seung Gi and Choi Tae Joon Attend CF Event for Outdoor Brand Black Yak

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2018
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Timing is totally on the side of outdoor wear brand Black Yak, one of the many athletic brands proliferating in South Korea. The brand so happens to be using two of the buzziest male actors and both attended a brand CF event this week in Seoul. Lee Seung Gi has been repping the brand for years and is coming off … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Choi Tae Joon, Lee Seung Gi

K-stars Attend Be With You Movie Premiere Starring Son Ye Jin and So Ji Sub

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2018
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A weepy romance movie starring So Ji Sub and Son Ye Jin, of course the VIP movie premiere for Be With You would be bursting at the seams with celebrity guest attendees. Song Seung Heon looked his preppiest best at the event, there to support both his best guy friend So Ji Sub and his former weepy romance drama costar … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Be With You, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Sae Ron, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, So Ji Sub, Son Ye Jin, Song Seung Heon, Song Yoon Ah, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoona

Yoona and Minho Rock the Loud Fashion of Givenchy for Paris Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2018
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Props to Korean idols Yoona and Minho for getting the full coordinating fashion memo while attending the Givenchy 2018 spring fashion show in Paris recently. The SM Entertainment label mates were a pretty pair despite the mostly unpretty outfits from the fashion house, complete with animal prints, sharp shoulder pads, velvet pants, and awkward height cowboy boots with side cutouts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Minho, Yoona

Park Shin Hye and So Ji Sub Sign Up for Na PD Variety Show Little House in the Woods

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2018
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A huge coup and a great treat for viewers was confirmed today. Park Shin Hye and So Ji Sub are going to do Na PD’s next variety show for cable network tvN! She’s guest starred on his varieties before and the last one I watched was Three Meals a Day where she showed off plenty of surviving on own cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye, So Ji Sub

Song Joong Ki Considering Period K-drama Asadal as Comeback Project

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2018
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This is great news on many fronts the most being the chance to see Song Joong Ki back on screen in a drama project. K-ent is reporting that Song Joong Ki has been offered the male lead in a period K-drama tentatively titled Asadal. The drama is a high profile project from the screenwriter of Queen Seondeok and Tree with … Continue reading →

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

Lee Min Ho to Start Four Week Basic Army Training in Between Public Service Arm of Military Enlistment

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2018
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I’m surprised by this news solely due to timing as I thought it was already done with. K-actor Lee Min Ho will be doing his mandatory four-weeks of basic training starting this month despite enlisting last year in May of 2017 after finishing up his drama Legend of the Blue Sea and doing some farewell fan meetings. He’s been serving … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Yoon Eun Hye Updates SNS Account with Playful Pictures with Girlfriends

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2018
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March is here like a wet tiger so it’s nice to see an update from K-actress Yoon Eun Hye that’s bright and charming. She posted a series of picture updates on her SNS account taking selfies with two of her friends. Yoon Eun Hye clearly is very close to these two girlfriends and she mentioned in the captions that they … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Lee Seungi Gi Finishes Movie and Drama Airings to Start 2018 and Looks Forward to New Project(s)

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 11, 2018
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I have my loves and without reservation K-actor and singer Lee Seung Gi is one of them. I legit love watching him in any role and at the same time can express disappointment if his performance or the greater project itself is flawed and lackluster. Such as the takeaway from his most recent K-drama Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey) yet I … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Lee Dong Wook Relaxes for the Cover and Pages of Elle Taiwan March 2018 Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 11, 2018
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It’s hilarious what a few days late posting something can totally change the context. Lee Dong Wook is in the March 2018 edition of Elle Taiwan released a few days ago, and I had the pictures pending a post write up when suddenly all K-ent hell broke loose (in a good way) with news that he was dating immensely popular … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Dong Wook

Liu Shi Shi Turns 30 Years Old and Lands Gorgeous Pictorial for L’Officiel Hommes

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 10, 2018
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 A double congrats to C-actress Liu Shi Shi on turning 30 years old this March 10th, 2018 and landing a gorgeous striking pictorial and cover for L’Officiel Hommes magazine. Her freshness belies the nearly fifteen years she’s been in the acting industry, and I’ve been following her career just as long. Before 30 years old she’s already played iconic period … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Liu Shi Shi

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