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A Long Awaited Mommy-Son Reunion Finally Arrives in New Stills for Episode 16 of Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 9, 2017
Couple sharing emotional moments together indoors.

I can’t be the only one worried about a potential truck of doom once Legend of the Blue Sea set its long awaited mommy-son moment in an intersection of all places. But then I realize that super strength Shim Chung is right next to mommy and can keep her safe, but it looks like the writer isn’t headed down that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Legend of the Blue Sea

Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim Hits New Rating High of 26% in Episode 18

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 9, 2017
Medical professional in various poses and settings.

It’s clear that Han Seok Kyu isn’t just a veteran K-actor with widely lauded respect for his impeccable acting experience, he’s now got popular success to back him up. SBS Mon-Tues K-drama Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim has reached a new ratings high heading into the final few episodes of airing. Today’s episode 18 got 26.0% ratings, which the competition continues … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Seok Kyu, Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim, Seo Hyun Jin, Yoo Yeon Seok

Nirvana in Fire Top List of 20 C-dramas with Highest C-audience Feedback on Douban Website

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2017
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Mainland Chinese dramas have taken great leaps forward in quality in recent years, but the sheer quantity of output makes it a veritable smorgasbord of offering too voluminous for the novice to sort through. I only watch what interests me, quality not withstanding, and sometimes the sheer awfulness makes it worth the lulz factor alone. But for those looking for … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Battle of Changsha, Candle in the Tomb, Nirvana in Fire, Remembering Lichuan, The Disguiser, Wu Xin The Monster Killer

Park Bo Gum Mixes Sweet Charm with LA Style Backdrop in December Elle Korea Pictoria

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2017
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Gotta give Park Bo Gum personal credit for breaking the so-called Answer Me/Reply curse, the one which says the success of the leads from the drama series can’t be followed up in their next acting project. Park Bo Gum blew that hex out of the water with the incredible success and buzz of youth romance sageuk Moonlight Drawn by Clouds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Bo Gum

Script Reading and First Teaser for Strong Woman Do Bong Soon with Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, and Ji Soo

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2017
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It’s an all-around strong production team and cast for upcoming cable network jTBC drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, one that bodes well for the network delivering something bright and funny rather than it’s usual serious fare. Starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young, perpetual second male lead and scene-stealer in the right role Ji Soo adds a strong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Soo, Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

First Drama Stills for Period C-drama Zhao Ge Unveil Artistically Framed Colorful Visuals

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
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I may find Chinese drama producer Yu Zheng a giant turd of a personality and his dramas all fluff with no substance, lately he’s been producing extremely pretty fluff even beyond his usual level. The first stills are out for his upcoming drama Zhao Ge, which is the name of the capital of the Shang dynasty, starring Zhang Zhe Han … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Zhao Ge

Goblin Hits New Intense Heights as the Secondary OTP Angst Takes Center Stage in Episodes 11-12

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2017
Romantic and dramatic scenes from a drama.

This weekend’s episodes 11 and 12 of Goblin were epic, and in a way not relying on the sound and the fury of narrative excess but instead stringing along quiet moment of pathos that builds and builds. The ratings inched past the 13% nationwide AGB range for both episodes which remains an incredible feat despite the drama not reaching the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Goblin

Lee Jun Ki Appears as Surprise Guest at IU’s Taipei Concert and Re-enacts Rain and Cape Scene from Moon Lovers

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2017

I love Lee Jun Ki so much that I’ll even accept his triggering of a memory I desperately want to forgot. Lee Jun Ki was in Taiwan over the weekend and showed up as a surprise guest at IU‘s concert in Taipei. This reunion of the Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo OTP generated the opposite of squees from me in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Another TW-ent Wedding as Lene Lai and Nylon Chen Announce Marriage

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
Couple kissing at formal event

A big congrats is in store as yet another happy marriage news continues the Taiwan entertainment trend since middle of 2016 of getting famous actresses off the singles market. Model-actress Lene Lai announced this week at the lunar new year end party of her modeling agency EeLin that she was now a wife! She attended with her boyfriend actor Nylon … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lene Lai, Married, Nylon Chen

Yook Sung Jae Looking Mysteriously Serious in New Stills for Goblin Episode 12

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
Man sitting with a drink in a lounge.

I’ve adored idol-actor Yook Sung Jae since Who Are You: School 2015, and even though he doesn’t have any scenes (so far) with guest starring Kim So Hyun in currently airing tvN drama Goblin it’s still a perfect canvas for his talents. He’s young and brash, a breath of energy when the drama can sometimes slow down to a crawl … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Goblin, Yook Sung Jae

Ryu Soo Young and Park Ha Sun Announce January Wedding After Two Years of Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
Actors posing with peace signs at event.

Looks like K-ent is back in the races with respect to wedding bell news, what with the Chinese-speaking entertainment world deluge of weddings last year. This will be a great month of January and a happy 2017 for long dating Korean acting couple Ryu Soo Young and Park Ha Sun. The couple announced that they will be tying the knot … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Married, Park Ha Sun, Ryu Soo Young, Wedding

Ruby Lin Announces Arrival of Baby with Husband Wallace Huo Via Birth Footprint Picture

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
Baby footprint with decorative elements and text.

The new year of 2017 is certainly off to a good start with respect to the entertainment industry, no bad news and now a very happy news to share. TW-actress and producer Ruby Lin gave birth on January 6th to her first child with TW-actor husband Wallace Huo. Ruby announced the happy news by posting on her SNS with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Ruby Lin, Wallace Huo

Shy Yeon Woo Jin and Sparkly Park Hye Soo Charm in New Teasers for Introverted Boss

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2017
Young woman showing varied expressions and styles

I’m getting major déjà vu vibes from the previews for Introverted Boss (Sensitive Boss), the upcoming workplace comedy drama on tvN airing on Mon-Tues after Rude Miss Young Ae season 15. It reminds me so much of the mood and feels from both Another Oh Hae Young and Marriage Not Dating, and it’s not just because there are so many … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Seung Yeon, Introverted Boss, Park Hye Soo, Ye Ji Won, Yeon Woo Jin, Yoon Park

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