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JI Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Hoon, and Seohyun Confirmed for MBC Weekend Drama Bad Thief, Good Thief

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 26, 2017
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This is one drama casting where I’d keep three out of four choices and ask for a substitute. But since it’s a done deal I’ll still check it out because both male leads are always worth watching. Ji Hyun Woo and Kim Ji Hoon are confirmed for upcoming MBC weekend drama Bad Thief, Good Thief, and will be joined by … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bad Thief Good Thief, Im Joo Eun, Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Hoon, Seolhyun

Gong Hyo Jin Slips into New Balance Sneakers for Elle Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
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Spring is here so go strap on the running shoes and enjoy the fair weather outside. Elle Korea has a new pictorial with Gong Hyo Jin featuring New Balance sneakers, and like everything she tries on it looks just right for her. The sneakers are shown in white, turquoise, and red, with Gong Hyo Jin lolling around a hotel room … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin

K-movie Version of Cheese in the Trap Holds First Cast Meeting and Readies for Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 25, 2017
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The reboot or continuation of K-drama Cheese in the Trap has kicked off as the movie cast gathered for their first production meeting. The only returnee from the drama is male lead Park Hae Jin, while the rest of the well-cast drama leads Kim Go Eun, Seo Kang Joon, and Lee Sung Kyung are all out. I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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

Major 80’s Shoulder Pads Announce Fashion Return on Han Hyo Joo and Kim Hee Ae

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 25, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
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Holy fashion fail 80’s! I can’t believe I’m seeing this but the big shoulder pads on women wearing blazers trend from the 1980’s appears to be poised for a revival. Which means I’m getting my scissors ready along with needle and thread to cut it out of my suit jackets and sew those babies back to slim perfection. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Go Joon Hee, Han Hyo Joo, Jung Yumi, Kim Hee Ae

Yeon Woo Jin, Park Min Young, and Jin Goo in Talks for KBS Sageuk Seven Day Queen

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 25, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 25, 2017
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Being queen is usually a terrible fate when it comes to sageuk female leads, the ones who had a happy princess life before will find it a romance and personal life killer once they ascend the top spot. That makes it even worse when she gets to be a queen for just 7 days, which is story behind upcoming KBS … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin

Yamapi Plays Matchmaker for Kame and Fumino in First Teasers for I Am Your Destiny

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 25, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
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This dorama looks majorly adorable, as hoped and expected when I hear the three leads casting consisting of three of my J-ent baes. There’s Kamenashi Kazuya doing his version of the earnest lovelorn suitor, Yamapi as his magical and cool ikemen matchmaker, and Kimura Fumino sporting a delightful short do and a no nonsense glower as the lady of the … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Boku Unmei no hitodesu, I Am Your Destiny, Kame, Kimura Fumino, YamaPi

Top Novelist Yoo Ah In Crosses Paths with Super Fan Im Soo Jung in Chicago Typewriter

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 24, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
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Not following a drama means being slightly out of the loop on timing, which is why I’m surprised that tvN Fri-Sat drama Tomorrow With You is ending next week and Chicago Typewriter is premiering two weeks from Friday. I doubt CT will be trying to ape the massive ratings of tvN hits such as Goblin and the Reply series, but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chicago Typewriter, Go Kyung Pyo, Im Soo Jung, Kwak Si Yang, Yoo Ah In

MBC Drops First Action Teaser for Yoo Seung Ho in Ruler – Master of the Mask

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 24, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2017
Dark, tense closeups from period thriller

The last time a K-drama put a honey of mine in a mask it did not end, I’m still mildly traumatized by Lee Jun Ki being so wasted in the narrative and directorial hot mess that was Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo. I hope MBC knows what it’s doing for spring sageuk Ruler – Master of the Mask, because if … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, L, Ruler - Master of the Mask, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoon So Hee

Tears Shed Over Injured Min Hyuk in New Drama Stills for Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 24, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 23, 2017
Couple sharing an intense, emotional moment.

Things are simmering along nicely on jTBC Fri-Sat night drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, with the minor quibbles greatly outweighed by the overall enjoyable fun of a rom-com with a serial killer twist. The tonal shifts in the drama are jarring except done intentionally so the viewer is toggling two interesting plot genres, though most if not all are … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Gu Hye Sun Leaves Weekend Drama You Are Too Much Due to Health Condition

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 24, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 23, 2017
Close-up portrait of a woman outdoors.

No matter what the real reason is, this is still an unexpected and disconcerting drama related news to share. Actress Gu Hye Sun is abruptly leaving her recently premiered weekend drama You Are Too Much where she’s the younger female lead alongside veteran actress Uhm Jung Hwa. The official line from MBC is that Gu Hye Sun is leaving for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gu Hye Sun, Jang Hee Jin, You Are Yoo Much

Lee Min Ho Hosts Documentary Highlighting DMZ Nature Preserve

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 23, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 22, 2017
Person kneeling in a green, wooded area.

Lee Min Ho and nature fans alike will enjoy the upcoming special combing the two as the popular Hallyu star hosts a documentary on the beautiful nature preserve in the DMZ. The Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea is home to landmines and a temperate wildlife abundant miles long habitat home to many species include some rare and and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Kim Soo Hyun Leads the VIP Attendees at Jang Hyuk and Son Hyun Joo’s New Movie Ordinary People

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 23, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2017
Male model posing in a green bomber jacket.

The movie Ordinary People is certainly a forgettable cinematic title used more than once before, but at least the cast of the upcoming K-movie isn’t ordinary in the least. Starring Jang Hyuk and Son Hyun Joo, it’s a twisty psychological power thriller that mines the dark reaches of human need, which I can totally see the two male leads bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Jang Hyuk, Jo Boa, Kim Min Jung, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hyun Woo, Park Seo Joon, Son Hyun Joo

Im Joo Hwan is a Perfectly Attired Cutie for Arena Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 23, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 23, 2017
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One of the consistent highlights in Uncontrollably Fond was second male lead Im Joo Hwan, playing the daddy long legs character to Suzy and the stuck in the middle older brother to Kim Woo Bin. He even had great chemistry with crazy second female lead Im Joo Eun, as well as the veterans playing his power grabby parents. He basically … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Im Joo Hwan

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