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K-ent Events Cancelled a Day After the South Korean President Declares and then Lifts Martial Law

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2024
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It was a wild Tuesday evening this week in South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol went on TV to unilaterally impose martial law on the country, claiming national security reasons as his opposition he asserts was trying to destabilize the country and also colluding with North Korea. Everyone not President Yoon collectively lost their shit and went to protest … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Hyun Jin | 45 Replies

Netflix K-drama The Trunk with Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin Received Mixed Reviews and Reception From Critics and Viewers Alike

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2024
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So last weekend was the premiere of The Trunk on Netflix, the last big premiere before the behemoth Squid Game 2 arrives end of the month at Christmas time. Starring Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin and adapted from the same name novel, the drama puts powerhouse A-list leads with a much more subdued and slow burn story. The reviews … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, The Trunk | 80 Replies

Netflix Releases Poster and Preview for Thriller K-drama The Trunk with Seo Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo Premiering End of November 2024

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 3, 2024 by ockoalaNovember 3, 2024
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It’s almost time to find out what’s in The Trunk as streaming giant Netflix heads towards year end 2024 with two big K-dramas on deck in totally different genres and tonality. First comes The Trunk with Seo Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo premiering November 29th, adapted from a novel of the same name. It’s a psychological thriller that has Gong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, The Trunk | 11 Replies

Gong Yoo Attends Louis Vuitton Menswear Fashion Show in Paris

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 19, 2024 by ockoalaJune 19, 2024
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The current Louis Vuitton menswear creative designer Pharrell Williams may be my least fave in how he interprets the evolves the brand but he’s certainly popular. I’m forever at Marc Jacobs fangirl and Virgil Abloh left the world too early for his genius. This week was the LV Menswear show in Paris and in attendance was top K-actor Gong Yoo … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Yoo | 9 Replies

Seolhyun Joins Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo in Their Upcoming Post-Korean War Era Period Drama Show Business

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2024 by ockoalaJune 13, 2024
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The powerhouse pairing of Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo in a K-drama is shaping up more and more and we have the first person to join the supporting cast. It’s idol turned actress Seolhyun as she has been cast in the drama titled Show Business. It’s from the PD of Coffee Prince and award winning screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Seolhyun, Show Business, Song Hye Kyo | 23 Replies

First Look at Gong Yoo’s Cameo Appearance in K-movie Wonderland Opposite Tang Wei

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2024 by ockoalaMay 12, 2024
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So the upcoming sci-fi movie Wonderland appears to have vignettes or self-contained stories of the various lead groupings, such as Suzy and Park Bo Gum as young friends to lovers. Top star Gong Yoo is billed as a guest starring or cameo appearance in the movie and from the just released stills his scenes are with Tang Wei‘s character. He’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Yoo, Wonderland | 6 Replies

Gong Yoo in Talks to Join Song Hye Kyo in Upcoming Period Drama by Writer Noh Hee Kyung About the Dawn of the K-ent Industry

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 24, 2024 by ockoalaApril 24, 2024
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So this is the type of huge K-drama casting announcement that we need at least 2-3 of per year, the big name big production combo that gets viewers excited for a tentpole or event drama. Gong Yoo is reportedly entertaining an offer to join Song Hye Kyo in the new drama by award winning screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Song Hye Kyo | 59 Replies

MLB Seoul Series Brings Out Top K-star Couples Including Hyun Bin-Son Ye Jin, Ji-Sung Lee Bo Young, Song Joong Ki and Wife, and Bromance of Gong Yoo-Lee Dong Wook

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2024 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2024
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The Dodgers and the Padres have been playing the season opener in South Korea as part of the MLB international marketing efforts creating this Seoul Series. South Korean baseball player Kim Ha Seong plays for the Padres and everyone is watching for the debut of mega Japanese star Shohei Ohtani in Blue. But a lot of attention at the game … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young, Lee Dong Wook, Son Ye Jin, Song Joong Ki | 23 Replies

First Look at Concerned Gong Yoo and Calm Seo Hyun Jin in Netflix Thriller K-drama The Trunk

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 7, 2024 by ockoalaFebruary 7, 2024
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Netflix has high hopes for the 2024 K-drama season after a lackluster 2023 with the exception of The Glory. Aside from Squid Game 2 being the most high profile, along with Sweet Home 3 and Hellbound 2 additional sequels, they have on deck The Trunk (The Suitcase) as a high brow psychological drama about a woman who does contract marriages … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, The Trunk | 4 Replies

Netflix Releases First Official Stills for Squid Game 2 with Familiar Faces Lee Jung Jae, Gong Yoo, and Lee Byung Hun and New Addition Park Kyu Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2024 by ockoalaFebruary 1, 2024
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The biggest Netflix K-drama of 2024 as anticipated has kicked off promos as the platform released the first official stills for Squid Game 2. I liked but didn’t love the drama but it was a bona fide global phenomenon when it aired in early 2021 and carried the wave of pandemic claustrophobia and fear of financial insecurity paired with gameplay … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Jung Jae, Park Kyu Young, Squid Game | 15 Replies

Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook Reunite in New Bromance CF Still Exhibiting Strong Goblin Era Chemistry

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2023 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2023
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It’s been many years since mega hit fantasy K-drama Goblin which is still a fave of mine because I can just watch the stuff I like about it. Male leads Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook were fan favorites during the airing of the drama for their goblin and grim reaper bickering friendship and there was a lot of promo … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook | 4 Replies

Korean Star Snaps – Revenge of the Long (Manner) Legs Part Deux

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2023 by ockoalaJune 19, 2023
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The occasional Korean manner leg picture comes my way and I always take note for my collection and for the chuckle. It never gets old as a moment when the camera pulls back and we see the proverbial wart, or widely splayed leg, behind the perfect facade presented by Korean entertainment. Returning stars from my first post on this topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Jung Il Woo, Kwang Soo, Lee Jong Seok, Park Seo Joon, Ryu jun Yeol, Seo In Guk, UEE | 8 Replies

Netflix Announces Squid Game 2 Additional Big Name Cast Members Im Shi Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geum Joining OG 4 Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 19, 2023 by ockoalaJune 19, 2023
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Filming is reportedly starting for Squid Game 2 this summer with an eye towards a 2024 release on Netflix. At Tudum, the platform’s promo event this weekend, Netflix confirmed that the original four big stars Lee Jung Jae, Gong Yoo, Lee Byung Hun, and Wi Ha Joon will all be returning, and joining them are additional top stars Im Shi … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Im Shi Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae, Park Sung Hoon, Squid Game, Wi Ha Joon, Yang Dong Geun | 6 Replies

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