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Viewers Not Feeling the Many Noona-Dongsaeng Romances on Current K-dramas Hospital Ship and Temperature of Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 22, 2017
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Being bummed with something I wanted so badly to love really sucks, and even worse is not even dropping from love to like to salvage things a bit. This week K-netizens are really not feeling it for the saturation of noona-dongsaeng romances on prime time dramas. There’s Seo Hyun Jin and Yang Se Jong on Mon-Tues with Temperature of Love … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hospital Ship, Reunited Worlds, Temperature of Love

Rainy OTP Kiss Poster for While You Were Sleeping and Additional New Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2017
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I’m feeling a completest mode when it comes to keeping up with the next SBS Wed-Thurs drama While You Were Sleeping, following so intently from the very beginning last year when it was announced that Lee Jong Seok was going for his third go-around with screenwriter Park Hye Ryun. Now it’s T-minus 6 days to go until the premiere and … Continue reading →

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

Lee Hong Ki in Talks to Join Hong Sisters Fantasy Drama Hwayugi

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2017
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I’m getting more and more optimistic and excited with every new casting news on the Hong Sisters next drama Hwayugi, based on the Chinese classic Journey to the West. The latest name bandied about is idol-actor Lee Hong Ki who is up for the role of the Pig role (Zhu Ba Jie), which leaves only the fourth member of the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Seung Won, Lee Hong Ki, Lee Seung Gi, Oh Yeon Seo

Hani Models the Latest Fall Makeup Looks for Beauty+ Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 21, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2017
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It’s clear that K-beauty trends is sweeping into all corners in ways that don’t have a slowdown in sight unlike Hallyu entertainment’s limitations with drama or idol music. Beauty brands are constantly innovating new products and what is needed is brand awareness and thanks to the internet the Korean beauty brands are getting tons of that in recent years. Idol … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hani

Yoo Seung Ho Confirms MBC Rom-com I Am Not a Robot with Chae Soo Bin Still in Talks

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2017
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I’m not going to look a gift drama gods casting in the mouth, and who knows it may actually all come together in the end. Yoo Seung Ho has confirmed his second drama of 2017 with the MBC romantic comedy I Am Not a Robot, a complete 180 change in genre from his last drama being sageuk Ruler: Master of … Continue reading →

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

Thirs Preview for While You Were Sleeping Thick with Action Intensity and Danger

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 20, 2017
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I gotta give screenwriter Park Hye Ryun credit for not being a one-note pony, her dramas manage to toggle humor, romance, and seriousness without being weighed down by any one element. I’ve seen the former two in previews for While You Were Sleeping so far but this is the first time the third element has made a material appearance in … Continue reading →

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

Young K-actresses Support Jin Ji Hee at Movie Premiere for Star Next Door

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2017
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It’s nice to have friends in high places but even nicer to have friends that literally have done exactly the same thing as you so know all the ups and downs. And things are looking up for young K-actress Jin Ji Hee, who doesn’t get as much attention as the three Kims but has quite a solid acting career having … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jin Ji Hee, Kim Sae Ron, Kim Yoo Jung, Nam Ji Hyun

Cute and Quirky Drama Posters and New Stills for This Life is Our First with Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 20, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2017
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The cuteness is tripled in the drama poster for upcoming tvN series This Life is Our First (Because This is Our First Life) when I count leads Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki before I even got to the fluffy white cat in his arms. They have adorably quirky facial expressions, hers says she scored a house to live … Continue reading →

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

Song Joong Ki in Edgy Flower Boy Mode for Marie Claire Korea October Issue

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
Magazine cover featuring a male model.

I feel like Song Joong Ki has been in static hair mode for a long time, going from military hair cut after discharge and keeping it to film Descendants of the Sun. Afterwards I’m sure he’s grown his hair out more but nothing has been memorable until now. Oh what an errant front lock can do, making his boyish features … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Jeon Hye Bin Gets Lee Yeon Hee’s Hideous Blunt Bangs Look from Reunited Worlds

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2017
Two women making heart shapes and gestures.

I literally shrieked when I saw actress Jeon Hye Bin debut a new hairstyle that was rounded mocked two months ago when seen on another equally beautiful K-actress. Lee Yeon Hee spent two months on the small screen in SBS drama Reunited Worlds with mid-length hair dominated by too short blunt bangs, which occurred within the drama narrative when she … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Hye Bin

A Taxi Driver with Song Kang Ho Crosses 11 Million Views as 10th Highest Grossing Korean Movie of All Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
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 Modes of transportation have become the biggest box office winners in South Korea two years running. This summer’s A Taxi Driver has crossed the 12 million moviegoer threshold and is officially the 10th highest grossing Korean movie of all time, pushing Taegukgi down to the 11th spot. It’s probably slowed down to the point that it may not surpass 9th … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged A Taxi Driver, Train to Busan

Temperature of Love Premieres to Mon-Tues Ratings Win Despite Not Breaking 10% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
Two people standing in the rain, conversing.

A win is a win so I’m sure SBS is happy that it’s latest Mon-Tues offering continues the network dominance in that time slot. With that said, Temperature of Love premiered with 7.1% and 8.0% AGB nationwide ratings in the first two episodes, enough to lead the competition but it’s a sad state of affairs when none of the prime … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Lingerie Girls, Temperature of Love

Character Posters of Lee Jong Seok and Suzy for While You Were Sleeping

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2017
Intimate profile shots of two contemplative lovers

It’s rise and shine time soon for SBS drama While You Were Sleeping, not just over a week away from premiering as Reunited Worlds finishes its run this week in the Wed-Thurs slot. This will hopefully be third time’s also a charm for screenwriter Park Hye Ryun, who has delivered for SBS on the Wed-Thurs time slot two previously successful … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Sung Hee, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Sang Yeob, Suzy, While You Were Sleeping

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