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Descendants of the Sun Aired in China Gets Additional Digitally Added PPL

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 5, 2016 by ockoalaApril 4, 2016
Soldier talking with a woman on balcony.

Leave it to the Chinese broadcast to further milk the success of Descendants of the Sun, but in this case it’s actually not all that offensive. Eagle-eyed Chinese viewers of the drama, and there are many many loving it in there, spotted additional PPL in the version streamed in China versus the version aired in Korea. Despite being broadcast simultaneously, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun

Ratings Competition Evens Out For Three Equally Solid Spring 2016 Mon-Tues K-dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2016 by ockoalaApril 5, 2016
Dramatic scenes from the series "Monster."

The second week of new Mon-Tues dramas have made this time slot more interesting ratings wise than the slaughterhouse of Wed-Thurs. First week leader Jackpot (The Royal Gambler or Daebak) on SBS decreased a tiny bit to 11.6% AGB nationwide, with second place KBS‘s Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul Ho (My Neighbor, Mr. Jo) staying steady at 10.9%, but it’s third … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jackpot, Monster, Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul Ho

Kim Ji Won and Yoo Yeon Seok Deny Rumors of Reported Dating Relationship

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2016 by ockoalaApril 4, 2016
Portraits of a man and woman smiling.

The timing is about right for more dating scandal from the cast of Descendants of the Sun, with a drama this popular the ingredients are in place for viewers to dream of reel to real or for fans to spot relationships thanks to the heightened scrutiny. With the rumors from three weeks ago that leads Song Joong Ki and Song … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Dating, Kim Ji Won, Yoo Yeon Seok

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Shares First Look at Three Supporting Princes in Kang Ha Neul, Baekhyun, and Hong Jong Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Person in traditional attire, poses confidently.

If I were to split the six main princes of Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin up, my favorite three are 4th, 13th, and 14th, so it’s rather coincidental that the Korean adaptation released new stills of the other three princes first. Bobogyungsim: Ryeo is still deep into filming for a fully pre-produced airing later this year but there have … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, Kang Ha Neul

KBS Sageuk Hwarang with Park Seo Joon and Go Ara Release First Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 4, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Six characters in traditional costumes posing.

Filming recently commenced on the fall airing KBS sageuk Hwarang: The Beginning, with a scheduled pre-produced schedule and plenty of front loaded eye candy already. The network just released character stills of all the main leads and, true to the title, this drama really is about a bunch of flower men which is what Hwarang means in Korean. Starring Park … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Do Ji Han, Go Ara, Minho, Park Hyung Sik, Park Seo Joon

Hyun Bin Redefines Handsomely Rugged with Stubble and a Button Down White Shirt

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Man standing next to a water dispenser.

This is a Hyun Bin check in post, and not even one that I felt the need to assemble (which I would do!) because the Korean media did it for me last week. Binnie has been acting project-less for over a year, not since the risible Hyde, Jekyll, Me aired in the beginning of 2015, so either he’s just being picky … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

Lee Jong Seok and Zheng Shuang are a Visual Match in Character Posters for Jade Lover

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2016 by ockoalaApril 2, 2016
Romantic scene with two characters in a city.

Filming is near wrapped for Korean-Chinese co-produced drama Jade Lover (or Emerald Jade Lover), the successor in spirit to last summer’s silly hit Diamond Lover with Rain and Tang Yan. That drama was stupid from the start and then went cray cray with whatever little plot it had in the end, but I still have hopes that Jade Lover with … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jade Lover, Lee Jong Seok, Zheng Shuang

Korean Ladies Magazine Picks Top 10 Favorite K-actors as of March 2016

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Two men wearing lightning-patterned sweaters.

A recent Korean ladies magazine poll at the end of March is an interesting peek into how the domestic female viewers feel about how the hot Korean actors the English-speaking drama world fangirls over. It’s not the same list, that’s for sure, if I were to take a poll there are certain names that would dominate even if he hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Jo Jin Woong, Kang Dong Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Jong Seok, Park Bo Gum, Seo Kang Joon, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In

C-drama God of War Zhao Zi Long with Lin Geng Xin and Yoona Premieres this Week April 3rd

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 2, 2016
Woman in traditional Chinese costume, smiling.

Bigger isn’t necessarily better is a true adage in many situations, and almost certainly applies to dramas. Those aiming for bigger often find the collapse to be equally thunderous, which can make for entertaining watches for the exact opposite reasons of rubbernecking the hot mess. Premiering this April 3rd is the huge budget period C-drama God of War Zhao Zi … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Jia Qing, Kim Jung Hoon, Lin Geng Xin, Yan Yi Kuan, Yoona

Lynn Xiong Straddles Traditional and Edgy Bridal Couture in Cosmo Bride Spread

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 1, 2016
Bride posing in elegant wedding dress.

With seemingly never aging HK-star Aaron Kwok in the gossip news recently after confirming his new relationship with a much much younger new starlet, all eyes are also trained on his ex-girlfriend model-actress Lynn Xiong (Lynn Hung). I’m glad Lynn’s not wallowing in misery or crying into a cup that Aaron has moved on, because she’s also moved on with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lynn Xiong

Top Chinese and Taiwanese Actresses When They were 18 Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 2, 2016
Young woman in floral kimono, thoughtful expression.

A post has been recently making the rounds that collects the way back when pictures of the top Chinese and Taiwanese actresses from their earliest entertainment days. For this group it’s a journey of one to two decades of star ascension and with it plenty of growing sophistication in both style and the whittling away of fresh-faced ingenue aura. Crystal … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ariel Lin, Chen Qiao En, Crystal Liu, Fan Bing Bing, Ivy Chen, Liu Shi Shi, Ruby Lin, Tang Yan, Yang Mi, Zhang Zi Yi, Zhao Li Ying, Zhao Wei, Zheng Shuang

Cast of Descendants of the Sun Reunite for Celebratory Drama Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Two people smiling outdoors at night.

It seems late for a drama filming wrap party for Descendants of the Sun, which ended its shoot back in December of 2015. But if it’s a cast and crew celebratory party then the timing couldn’t be better, with this shindig hitting all the major newswires at a time when DotS is top of the ratings charts and every little … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Lee Jun Ki Films K-Bu Bu Jing Xin and Showcases Modern Appeal in Allure Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2016 by ockoalaApril 1, 2016
Man in black jacket and striped pants.

There’s good and bad in everything as the universe naturally has a balance. That’s why I don’t think there is a cut and dry answer to the live-filming versus pre-produced divide in K-dramas, and even with the success of Descendants of the Sun I don’t think can be attributed solely to the drama being fully produced beforehand. That means upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

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