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Park Shin Hye Does Mussed Hair Pretty in New Marie Claire Jewelry Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 19, 2017
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It’s clearly not hard being Park Shin Hye, though she works hard as heck at her entertainment career which shows no signs of hitting any peak. The new pictorial for Marie Claire March edition is in collaboration with the jewelry brand Swarovski which Park Shin Hye has repped for a few years now. It’s one of the best pairings out there as … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Jeon Ji Hyun Pretty Even in Denim Potato Sack Dress for New Sneaker CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2017
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When I crack jokes about someone being so insanely beautiful she would look pretty in a potato sack, I never thought a brand pictorial would actually give that a shot. A new shoe brand CF featuring effortless beauty Jeon Ji Hyun decided to focus on the shoes by putting her in the denim dress equivalent of a ruck sack, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

Hallyu Ban Leads to Chinese Version of Running Man to Change Name

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2017
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Running man in Korea isn’t the only Running Man to deal with behind-the-scenes drama, over in China the nearly six month long Hallyu ban has seen another noticeable change. The Chinese version of Running Man (Chinese title Keep Running Brother or Hurry Up Brother) is returning for its 5th season with a tweaked name – it has now dropped Brother … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hurry Up Brother, Keep Running, Running Man

Go So Young Returns to Dramas as KBS Releases First Gothic-inspired Poster for Ms. Perfect

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2017
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Ten years is the perfect time to wrap up an acting hiatus to call it a decade break, and that’s exactly how long actress Go So Young has been away from the screen. She’s coming back in the upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama Ms. Perfect which takes over for Hwarang starting on February 27th and will find itself up against tough … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go So Young, Jo Yeo Jung, Ms. Perfect, Sung Joon, Yoon Sang Hyun

Cheese in the Trap Movie Finalizes Female Leads Casting of Oh Yeon Seo and Yoo In Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2017
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The casting of the movie version of Cheese in the Trap would be considered perfect, if it was ten years ago for all four leads. The movie finished casting today with the additional of Yoo In Young as second female lead Baek In Ha, joining already confirmed female lead Oh Yeon Seo as Hong Seol. Oh Yeon Seo was hilarious … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cheese in the Trap, Oh Yeon Seo, Park Hae Jin, Park Ki Woong, Yoo In Young

Joy and Lee Hyun Woo Have Picture Perfect Meeting in First Stills From The Liar and His Lover

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2017
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The mood certainly looks ready for romance in the first stills from upcoming music drama The Liar and His Lover (She Fell in Love with His Lies), based on the popular shoujo manga of the same name. The lighting director must be commended for the exquisite blue and warm wheat in the background of the first meeting of the leads … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joy, Lee Hyun Woo, The Liar and His Lover

Kim Ji Won Also in Talks for Leading Lady of KBS Drama Third Rate My Way

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 17, 2017
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There apparently an either/or situation brewing behind the casting scenes for upcoming KBS drama Third Rate My Way. Right after news came out that Chun Woo Hee was in talks for the drama leading lady role, marking her first prime time leading drama appearance as she’s been active only in movies these past years, now comes the followup news that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Woo Hee, Kim Ji Won, Third Rate My Way

First Stills of Im Shi Wan and Yoona in Sageuk Drama A King Loves

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2017
Young man in traditional Asian attire.

The first stills are out for upcoming romance sageuk A King Loves, which true to it’s title is based on a novel all about said king’s love for a woman. Maybe there’s the typical palace and power play intrigue involved but all I see in the synopsis is a love triangle set in period garb. Starring Im Shi Wan and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona

Hyun Bin’s Next Project a Zombies in Joseon Era Movie with Cooperation Director

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2017
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January was a stellar month for Hyun Bin as his 2017 is off to a box office hit start thanks to the success of North-South Korean cop movie Cooperation (Confidential Assignment). He must have liked working with Cooperation director Kim Sung Hoon because Hyun Bin’s next acting project will be to reunite with the director for another thriller movie. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cooperation, Hyun Bin

New Cross-border Romance as Joo Jin Mo and Zhang Li Confirm Relationship

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2017
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New couple alert from both Korean and Chinese entertainment – veteran actor Joo Jin Mo has confirmed the rumors that started last year in 2016 that he’s dating Chinese actress Zhang Li. They met on the set of Chinese drama I’m Sorry, My Love and subsequently the C-media speculated that they were dating from the set visit warmness between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Joo Jin Mo, Zhang Li

Yoo Ah In Diagnosed with Bone Tumor During Health Checkup for Military Enlistment

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2017
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There’s more bad news on the health front, a week after K-actress Moon Geun Young was rushed to surgery for compartment syndrome in her arm and had to cancel all her stage performances. K-actor Yoo Ah In has been diagnosed during health checkups for his impending military service with having a bone tumor. It is yet unclear if the tumor … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yoo Ah In

Spring Casual as Modeled by Song Joong Ki is a Valentine’s Treat for Fans

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2017
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A new Song Joong Ki pictorial that drops on Valentine’s Day feels intentional but wholly appreciated. He’s basically stormed to the top of the popularity charts last year in 2016 thanks to playing the dreamboat perfect boyfriend character in Descendants of the Sun. He is charming and funny, and can shoot bad guys on a dime and jump off airplanes … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Defendant Keeps Rising as Episode 8 Brings in 22.2% Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2017
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The confident ratings stride upward for SBS Mon-Tues drama Defendant doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. After episode 7 on Monday broke the 20% ratings mark to reach 20.9%, the following day episode 8 rose another 1.3% to end this week’s episodes at 22.2% AGB nationwide ratings. This is beyond impressive as the successful SBS Mon-Tues dramas last … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Defendant

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