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Drama Posters and BTS for Black Highlight Leads Song Seung Heon and Go Ara’s Dramatic Intensity

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2017
Man in dark clothing against a misty background.

The drama title may be Black but the colors of the drama promos are black and blue, not quite beating up on the leads and instead giving a gritty dark vibe to the proceedings. The drama arrives on cable network OCN on October 14th with Song Seung Heon and Go Ara trading their previous drama’s sageuk garb for the modern … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Black, Go Ara, Song Seung Heon

C-ent Abuzz with News of Top Stars Fan Bing Bing and Li Chen’s Confirmed Engagement

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2017
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He took his sweet time, or she made him really work for it, or they both knew that slow and steady was a smart move, whatever the reason nearly two years after getting together there’s a new engaged couple for C-ent to drool over. Fan Bing Bing and Li Chen are engaged, y’all! The brawny and very smexy actor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Fan Bing Bing, Li Chen, Wedding

Moon Geun Young Attends Press Conference for Busan Film Festival Opening Movie Glass Garden

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2017
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It was a fast news to happening cycle for K-actress Moon Geun Young, not seen in public for over 6 months after she was hospitalized during the run of her stage performance of Romeo and Juliet. She made her first appearance this week at a press conference for her upcoming movie Glass Garden, which was selected as the opening night … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Glass Garden, Moon Geun Young

Jo Jung Seok and Hyeri Confirmed for Late Fall MBC Drama Two Cops

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2017
Man in green jacket, woman in oversized sweater.

For good or bad this casting is set for upcoming MBC late fall drama Two Cops. The drama will star Jo Jung Seok and idol-actress Hyeri, taking over the Mon-Tues slot from 20th Century Boy and Girl. Han Ji Min was originally in talks for the leading lady role but that fell through and in stepped Hyeri, taking on her … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Woo Shik, Hyeri, Jo Jung Seok, Two Cops

Lee Jun Ki and Kim Gyu Ri Respond to News of Being on Former SK President Lee Myung Bak’s Blacklist

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
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Life is inherently unfair and even celebrities who appear to have more than the average person suffer their own indignities, failures, and also unexpected setbacks beyond their control. This week K-net is abuzz with the publication of former South Korean President Lee Myung Bak’s cultural blacklist containing 82 names of actors, actresses, artists, entertainers, musicians, and the like who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Gyu Ri, Lee Jun Ki

Three Lives Three Worlds Drama Leads Mark Chao and Yang Mi Adorably Reunite at Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
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Kyaaaaa, fans of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms rejoice, our beloved OTP is back together and being so adorable my teeth hurt. The leads of the hit C-drama adaptation sat next to each other at a fashion week event and wasted zero time in goofing around in between taking in serious couture updates. Mark Chao and Yang … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves, TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Popular Actresses Park Shin Hye and Tang Yan Attend Coach Fashion Show in NYC

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
Smiling woman holding a stylish black clutch.

This is a case of wasted potential, or maybe not if boho crossed with another fashion trend if your thing. It’s the famed fall fashion season New York Fashion Week going on right now in the Big Apple and there are countless stars in attendance. Coming from the Asian countries, two of the most popular actresses in their respective countries … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye, Tang Yan

Joo Ji Hoon Takes Over for Song Joong Ki in Kingdom and Additional Heavyweights In Talks to Join

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
Two men in formal attire smiling.

The casting trading card game is moving fast with this one, which makes sense as filming is scheduled to commence in early October. A day after news that Song Joong Ki has ultimately passed on headlining screenwriter Kim Eun Hee‘s next drama Kingdom, a new leading man has been found in Joo Ji Hoon. He’s been primarily doing movies for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Joo Ji Hoon, Kingdom, Ryu Seung Ryong

Kang Ha Neul Denies Dating Rumor with IU and Enlists for Military Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2017
Young man laughing happily outdoors.

Nothing like heading off for mandatory military service with an extra publicity boost, even if it’s the overwrought K-netizen furor over a dating rumor. K-actor Kang Ha Neul enlisted last week for his nearly two years away from the limelight to perform his civic duty but got a random going away present from the media. Maybe it was a slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kang Ha Neul

Drama Poster and Second Teaser for While You Were Sleeping with Suzy and Lee Jong Seok

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2017
Couple embracing under falling snowflakes.

There’s going to be lots of dreaming or narrative reality moments in upcoming SBS drama While You Were Sleeping, with a leading lady who can see the future in her dreams and needs the help of the leading man to stop tragedies from happening. Just don’t make a romantic breakthrough moment a dream feint and I’ll be happy, I hate … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

Song Joong Ki Declines Screenwriter Kim Eun Hee’s Joseon Zombie Drama Kingdom

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2017
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I’m not surprised this casting didn’t come through but I actually think it’s a missed opportunity both ways. Song Joong Ki has confirmed to pass on 2018 Joseon era fantasy-tinged drama Kingdom by critically acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun Hee, who wrote Signal, 3 Days, Phantom, and Sign. The drama will be produced by Netflix and aired exclusively on that streaming … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Eun Hee, Kingdom, Song Joong Ki

Yoo Seung Ho Offered Male Lead in Two MBC Dramas I Am Not a Robot and I Am Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2017
Young man leaning against a wall.

The in demand status of K-actor Yoo Seung Ho continues forward after a successful sageuk outing earlier this year with Ruler: Master of the Mask. He’s confirmed to be considering two different drama offers right now, and with the airing schedule he could conceivably do both, or neither. I’m a bit leaning towards door number three, the keep looking m’boy … Continue reading →

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

Latest Drama Life Character Stills of Leads Lee Jong Seok and Suzy in While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 11, 2017
Young man in various professional settings.

I’m not feeling as much K-drama audience excitement for upcoming pre-produced SBS drama While You Were Sleeping, not sure if it’s due to the leads or the general lack of excitement in K-drama viewing habits. I have faith in screenwriter Park Hye Ryun, her previous works have all been substantively excellent with an ability to write in a fantasy element … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

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