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Ji Chang Wook Looking Ready for Sun and Army Uniform in Pre-Enlistment Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2017
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It’s not hard to spot trends and right now there’s one going on with drama male leads shipping off to the army. Both Joo Won and Im Shi Wan went before their dramas aired, and now Ji Chang Wook is enlisting right after the conclusion of Suspicious Partner. And let’s not forget Yoo Ah In trying to report for army … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Chang Wook

First Look at the Back View of the Cast of K-drama Manhole Wearing PJs in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2017
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There’s the case of seeing something out of context so it makes no sense until it gets placed in the bigger picture. Then there’s the case of seeing the bigger picture and still it befuddles with weirdness. Maybe that’s what the production of upcoming KBS drama Manhole (Wonderland’s Feels or Feels So Good) is going for. I saw fan snapped … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baro, Jaejoong, Jung Hye Sung, Manhole, UEE

Reply Series PD Preps Next Drama Wise Prison Life with Jung Kyung Ho, Park Hae Soo, and Krystal

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2017
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PD Shin Won Ho of the tvN Reply series has hit three grand slams in a row so there is very few besides him, and screenwriter Kim Eun Sook in the writing side, who deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to casting and drama story concept. His next drama filming later this year is not Reply 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Kyung Ho, Krystal, Park Hae Soo, Wise Prison Life

Rainie Yang Promotes Charity Fundraising at 7/11 for Senior Citizen Care

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2017
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The spate of weddings in Taiwan entertainment for the better part of last year has seen over half a dozen top name actresses taken off the singles list. There’s still a few more eligible ladies left for the media to keep track of but some don’t even have boyfriends so Rainie Yang immediately jumps to the front of the list … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Rainie Yang

Kim Woo Bin’s Agency Posts 28th Birthday Greeting for the Actor Who Remains in Cancer Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2017
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I don’t track even my favorite stars birthdays and only notice when the day gets celebrated by fans as a reminder that time keeps chugging along. This particular birthday feels so melancholy and hopeful at the same time, with July 16th being K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s 28th birthday and his own agency posted a birthday greeting for the star. Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Song Joong Ki in Magazine M Pictorial Along with Battleship Island Castmates

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2017
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When a favorite star gets uber popular I always feel bittersweet, happy for the new level of success but wistful of the days when only select fans were crazed with affection. Since Descendants of the Sun premiered Song Joong Ki has rocketed to a new stratosphere where his popularity is currently still tied with the drama. The success or lack … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

New Drama Stills for While You Were Sleeping and Lee Jong Seok Thanks Yoon Kyun Sang For Coffee Truck Support

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2017
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The dog days of summer are here and I could use both an iced coffee and some happy news. There’s both from the production of SBS pre-produced drama While You Were Sleeping, which finished filming recently and male lead Lee Jong Seok shared a cute update this weekend when he posted an SNS update about his good friend Yoon Kyun … Continue reading →

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

Gong Hyo Jin Fun in Edgy Casual Look at Vincis Fan Meeting in Busan

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2017
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I’m not sure any K-ent actress can pull off this look and it’s definitely not an outfit for an average consumer on an ordinary day out. With that said, I really love Gong Hyo Jin rocking a black bra, white lace top in a doily design, paired with wide legged boyfriend jeans in a light wash. She was in Busan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin

New Wedding Announcement in C-ent as Dating Stars Hans Zhang and Gu Li Na Zha Obtain Marriage Registration

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2017
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The summer wedding news finally shifts from Korean entertainment and unexpectedly took a detour to Mainland China. C-ent is buzzing heading into the weekend with popular acting stars Hans Zhang and Gu Li Na Zha confirmed to have gotten married! Legally married that is, as the two went and got their marriage registration and became Mr. and Mrs. this week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Gu Li Na Zha, Hans Zhang, Married, Wedding

Japanese Tabloids Speculating that Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi Planning September Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2017
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I love J-ent gossip because its normally so harmless and simultaneously juicy. The latest as usual requires a grain of salt but if taken on face value makes the next few months tons of fun to look forward to. Japanese tabloids are reporting that popular Japanese actors Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi are planning to get married this September! This … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Dating, Ishihara Satomi, YamaPi

Ariel Lin Flawlessly Gorgeous at CF Event and Discusses Fan Favorite Reunion with Mike He at Ady An’s Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2017
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One of the perks of being a long time drama fans is watching the generations grow up and hopefully do so in mature and happy ways. Fans of Ariel Lin have watched her go from chubby cheeked college student to sleek and sophisticated married actress over the course of her fifteen year acting career, which continued to be broadened with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ariel Lin, Mike He

UEE Denies Dating Rumors with Gangman Even After Dispatch Releases Tabloid Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 13, 2017
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2017 has been such a wedding bonanza in K-ent that a mere dating rumors seems also grade school in comparison. Even then I never forget that the ire of K-netizens is a strong force indeed and the mere specter of dating requires a careful navigation of admission and denial. This will be the second dating news involving idol-actress UEE and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Gangman, UEE

New Stills with Lee Jun Ki, Moon Chae Won and Son Hyun Joo Ramp Up Excitement for K-drama Criminal Minds

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 13, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2017
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The July heatwave is on and I’m looking for the intensity chill of upcoming K-drama Criminal Minds to deliver a refreshing dose of procedural kicks. Starring Lee Jun Ki, Son Hyun Joo, and Moon Chae Won, I love all three and am happy to see the collaboration on a drama that hopefully will mine the US version of the show … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Criminal Minds, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Chae Won, Son Hyun Joo

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