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Fresh Faces Jinyoung and Seo Yi An Join Hong Sisters Jejudo Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 2, 2015
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You’ll hear no complaints from me on the finalized casting of the upcoming Hong sisters drama. The two confirmed leads Yoo Yeon Seok and Kang Sora are both primed for their first major drama leading role, not to mention there is some snerky karma at work that they get paired together after their last second lead roles caused discomfiting ripples … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong sisters, Jinyoung, Seo Yi An

C-version of Gossip Girl Finds Leading Lady in Park Min Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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This is a two-fer bit of news to me though neither aspect surprises me when the entertainment world is all about remakes and crossovers. Park Min Young is experiencing a bona fide career resurgence thanks to her well-received performance in the cult hit Healer. The drama didn’t get sterling ratings when it aired but had quite a vocal online audience. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Gossip Girl, Park Min Young

Lee Jun Ki Agrees to Become a Vampire Scholar Who Walks the Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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I’m probably in the minority with how okay I am with this potential pairing, which just took one step forward in becoming a reality. Lee Jun Ki is confirmed to return to dramas this year with the fantasy sageuk Scholar Who Walks the Night playing the vampire scholar male lead. The drama has been in the works since late 2014 and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jun Ki, Scholar Who Walks the Night

Descendants of the Sun Lead Cast of Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won Locked Down

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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It’s much appreciated for KBS to provide a complete news update on the casting status of upcoming high profile prime time drama Descendants of the Sun. The drama didn’t just confirm the two leads today, it went ahead and confirmed the second leads as well. For many folks this news is both a relief that casting is done as well … Continue reading →

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

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae145/ockoala/K-dramas/tgb1.jpg The bar is set so low by the predecessor of The Girl Who Sees Smells (Sensory Couple) that this drama has to only be mildly watchable to be considered off to a good start. Thankfully Smelly Girl is everything I wanted and more, rendering my first impression verdict that this drama isn’t stinky in the least and has a very endearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Newbie Actor Ji Soo Makes an Impressive Scene-stealing Drama Debut in Angry Mom

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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There’s a new face and breakout star in MBC‘s currently airing Wed-Thurs drama Angry Mom, a feat in any situation but all the more impressive happening in a drama chock full of fantastic performances all around. Young actor Ji Soo, who plays high school thug Go Bok Dong, caught my eye in his very first scene in episode 1 and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Angry Mom, Ji Soo

Scholar Who Walks the Night in Talks with Jin Se Yeon for the Female Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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I feel like this is the other shoe dropping, after hearing that Jin Se Yeon was planning a drama comeback sometime this year and then having all these casting issues with dramas since 2015 began. A news report claims Jin Se Yeon is in talks with the KBS production of vampire sageuk Scholar Who Walks the Night. The leading lady was … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Se Yeon, Scholar Who Walks the Night

KBS Friday Night Drama Producer Starts Filming and Schedules Premiere Date for May 8th

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2015
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Upcoming KBS Friday night new drama Producer made the news with a literal bang by casting a foursome of big name buzzworthy leads. Starring Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun, and IU, the drama is taking over a time slot currently airing a variety show and will be produced by the KBS variety department rather than the drama department. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, IU, Jo Yoon Hee, Kim Jong Kook, Kim Soo Hyun, Producer

Ha Ji Won Confirmed as Leading Lady of K-version of In Time With You

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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This is as big a drama casting confirmation as it gets, but the news coming out on April 1st in Korea does lead one to worry a teensy bit that it’s just a joke. It isn’t a prank news nor is it all that surprising, this drama is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated upcoming K-dramas of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, In Time With You

School 2015 Starts Filming with Leads Kim So Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Yook Sun Jae

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2015 by ockoalaApril 1, 2015
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I wouldn’t call the casting process for upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama Who Are You: School 2015 beleaguered exactly, but it certainly wasn’t as slam dunk as one would think considering the School drama franchise has kick-started so many acting careers in the past. The drama is a short month away from its premiere and finally has the leading cast confirmed … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, School 2015, Yook Sun Jae

Jo In Sung and Song Joong Ki Make Rare Appearance at Wedding for Kwang Soo’s Sister

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2015
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Being a variety regular on Running Man means Lee Kwang Soo meets a lot of famous Korean entertainers that come through the popular show. He’s famous in his own right now but over the years he has made some even more famous besties in the acting industry, two of whom made it out to attend the wedding of Kwang Soo’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jo In Sung, Kwang Soo, Song Ji Hyo, Song Joong Ki, Wedding

Ueno Juri Romances T.O.P. in Web Drama About Moving on From a First Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2015
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This casting news is a bit random but also inconsequential enough to get up and arms about the acting talent disparity. Entertainment company CJ E&M is producing a web drama starring Big Bang‘s T.O.P. and Japanese actress Ueno Juri, with the two already gearing up for filming shortly. The drama doesn’t have a title yet but is billed as a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged T.O.P., Ueno Juri

K-ent Baby Watch: Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung Welcome Baby; Ji Sung Takes Lee Bo Young on Babymoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2015
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K-ent has been following along with two big celebrity couple pregnancies in the last few months and both had some updated news this week. The Lee-Lee married couple of Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung welcomed a healthy baby boy on Tuesday morning in a Seoul hospital. The baby was born via C-section and narrowly avoided having an April … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Min Jung

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