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Jang Geuk Seok Sporting Funky Threads Heading to Japan for Music Promotions

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 16, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2015
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I know Jang Geun Seok has his devoted fans who love the boy whatever he chooses to wear/do/say, but I for one wish that he would soon get tired of this phase he’s been in for the last five years or so and start building back up his serious actor resume. It’s been a rocky last few months for him, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

Bevy of K-stars to Enlist on March 31st Including Jaejoong, Choi Jin Hyuk, and Maybe Kim Hyun Joong

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2015
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So long, farewell, see you guys in less than two years time! March 31, 2015 is turning out to be Enlistment Tuesday, so to speak. I already posted about the tears to come for the Cassies as the end of March rolls around and Jaejoong becomes the first of the DBSK five to depart for military service. Jae is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Army, Choi Jin Hyuk, Jaejoong, Kim Hyun Joong, Shindong, Sungmin

My Daughter Seo Young and 49 Days Screenwriter Pre-producing New K-drama I’m Sorry

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2015
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This is fantastic drama news for me, and also interesting as yet another sign of the changing tides in K-drama production. Dropping the news on a weekend when there is usually less buzz is no indication of how big this particular project might turn out, based on the screenwriting and PD collaboration talent I would say this one is a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 49 Days, My Daughter Seo Young, Two Weeks

Jay Chou and Hannah Quinlivan Hold Third Beach Wedding in Her Native Australia

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2015
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The third time’s a charm doesn’t apply to marriages quite that way, but it’s less snarky when applied to a third wedding especially if it’s to the same person. Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou completed his globe trotting wedding train to model-actress wife Hannah Quinlivan this past weekend by holding a third wedding banquet in Hannah’s native Australia. The first destination … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hannah Quinlivan, Jay Chou, Wedding

Descendants of the Sun Casting and Production Updates

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2015
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There’s been production updates surrounding Kim Eun Sook‘s upcoming drama Descendants of the Sun that are important enough to share. For those interested in either the drama, or because of the discussed potential leads Song Joong Ki or Song Hye Kyo, not sure if the latest leaks are good news or bad. First off, the production is dead set on … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Yoo Seung Ho Holds Fanmeeting in Japan and Starts Filming The Joseon Magician

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2015
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I probably stare at Yoo Seung Ho more than most people so I can tell that he’s matured in the last two years while serving in the military away from the public limelight. Like other child actors and actresses who have grown up before viewers eyes, such as Park Shin Hye and Moon Geun Young, Yoo Seung Ho basically looks … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoo Seung Ho

Lee Yoo Bi in Talks for School 2015’s Student Leading Lady

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 14, 2015
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Now this is casting news I can totally get behind 100%. Upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama School 2015, to take over for the hemorrhaging ratings Blood (this drama is forever so pun-ready), is well underway in casting the large ensemble group of high school students, teachers, and parents. The success of all previous School dramas is of course no guarantee that this … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Yoo Bi, School 2015

Elusive Kim Sun Ah Makes Movie Premiere Appearance to Support Good Friend Jang Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 14, 2015 by ockoalaApril 30, 2015
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Spotting Kim Sun Ah these days feels like a finding four leaf clover, rare and elusive for someone who even a few years ago was regularly headlining dramas. I don’t know if the parts have dried up for her now that she’s turning forty this year, or she’s simply being picky and waiting for better roles since the quality of dramas have … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Eom Ki Joon, Im Soo Hyang, Kim Sun Ah

Kill Me Heal Me Holds Cast Wrap Party After Successful Drama Run

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2015
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The first big-budget prime time drama of 2015 has wrapped up its run in MBC‘s Kill Me Heal Me, ending on a heartwarming note that was equal parts hopeful and sincere if one doesn’t read too much into all the details. That basically sums up this drama – looks great from a viewing distance, probably a mess up close if … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang Jung Eum, Ji Sung, Kill Me Heal Me

Cha Seung Won’s Intense Gwanghaegun Makes His Debut in First Stills From Splendid Politics

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2015
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With MBC starting off promotions for upcoming 50-episode sageuk Splendid Politics (Hwajung) with official filming stills of Cha Seung Won as Gwanghaegun (Prince Gwanghae), it’s pretty clear that his anti-hero leading man will be the lynch pin of this series. I don’t think anyone would have a problem with Cha Seung Won’s leading man charisma and experience, not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Seung Won, Jung Woong In, Splendid Politics

Let’s Eat 2 Releases Charming First Teasers and Cute Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 24, 2015
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Count me in for the likely minority that is looking forward to Let’s Eat 2, the sequel to the same name cult popular tvN drama last year, solely because it got a cast change. More specifically, I’m looking forward to LE2 for the same reason I skipped the original LE, once the leading lady was switched from the thoroughly uninteresting … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kwon Yul, Let's Eat, Seo Hyun Jin, Yoon Doo Joon

Press Conference and Long Preview for Super Daddy Yul Premiering this Friday

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2015
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KBS is doing more Friday dramas, a time slot that tvN has had mixed success with from drama to drama. With Heart to Heart ending last week, Super Daddy Yul arrives this Friday to ride that time slot well into the middle of spring. Will it be a breezy rom-com the whole way through as teasers and synopsis suggests, or … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Dong Gun, Lee Re, Lee Yoo Ri, Seo Ye Ji, Super Daddy Yul

Hyde, Jekyll, Me Episode 16 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2015 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2020
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Forget whether you think Hyde, Jekyll, Me is good or bad, and just raise your hand if you actually understand what the heck is going on now? Because I certainly no longer have a clue, this coming on top of barely making sense of it before. With Tae Joo out of the picture, one would think that the drama would … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Hyde Jekyll Me

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