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New CF Stills Featuring Gong Yoo Elicit Additional FOMO with Longing for a Countryside Retreat

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2020 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2020
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One reason Korean variety shows set in a more rustic back to nature setting such as Three Meals a Day series or the current House on Wheels is that it gives people living their daily drudgery a taste and dream of going back to simpler days. That seems even more alluring during the year of COVID so far, when many … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo | 7 Replies

Gong Yoo to Cameo in Netflix Thriller Drama Round Six with Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo as Favor for Director of Silenced

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 22, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 22, 2020
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Even a cameo is better than nothing when it comes to top actor Gong Yoo. He’s confirmed to make a cameo guest appearance in upcoming Netflix produced thriller drama Round Six (Squid Games). It’s a mix of survival and prize game where a disparate bunch of life failures are invited to participate in a “game” based on traditional Korean kids … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo | 4 Replies

Netizens Have Fun with Top K-ent Actors and Idols with Face Swap App Turning into Beautiful Women

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2020
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Okay, the title may be a bit misleading because not every handsome/charming Korean actor and idol could be considered beautiful if they were turned into women versions. The popular face changing app that swaps genders is all the rage last month and while some stars have actual female dopplegangers, namely V from BTS looks just like Suzy and Cha Eun … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Cha Eun Woo, Gong Yoo, Heechul, Ji Chang Wook, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, L, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Seo Kang Joon, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon | 26 Replies

Gong Yoo and Bae Doo Na Confirmed for Netflix 8-episode Drama The Sea of Silence Directed by Jung Woo Sung with the Screenwriter of Mother

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2020 by ockoalaMay 27, 2020
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Holy awards pancakes, talked about a stacked deck, and in all the right ways in terms of critical acclaim. Confirming the news earlier this month, Gong Yoo and Bae Doo Na will be working together on the small screen this year for the Netflix produced K-drama The Sea of Silence. It’s a sci-fi tale of a dystopian future where Earth … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Gong Yoo, Sea of Silence | 25 Replies

Gong Yoo in Talks for Netflix K-drama Ocean of Silence Opposite Bae Doo Na and Directed by Jung Woo Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2020 by ockoalaApril 20, 2020
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Talk about award packed with the cast and crew. Gong Yoo is considering a return to the small screen with the Netflix produced prestige K-drama Ocean of Silence, which last week was announced starring Bae Doo Na and directed by K-actor turned director Jung Woo Sung. Ratings or not this drama is primed to be just good if not great … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Gong Yoo, Jung Woo Sung, Ocean of Silence | 14 Replies

Gong Yoo, Tang Wei, Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Choi Woo Shik, and Jung Yumi Cast in K-movie Wonderland

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2020 by ockoalaMarch 10, 2020
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Oh wow, I think we have a new leader for most star-studded K-movie cast. K-ent dropped the big surprise this midweek hump day with the news that the K-movie Wonderland will be a veritable wonderland of big name stars. Signed onto the cast is Gong Yoo, Park Bo Gum, Choi Woo Shik, Suzy, Jung Yumi, and toss in top Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Choi Woo Shik, Gong Yoo, Jung Yumi, Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Tang Wei, Wonderland | 38 Replies

Son Ye Jin, Song Joong Ki, and Many More K-stars Donating to South Korean Fight to Contain Coronavirus Spread

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2020 by ockoalaFebruary 26, 2020
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First off, if your fave isn’t mentioned here don’t get your goat up. This is just a list of some stars being mentioned right now as making a financial contribution to the fight to contain the novel coronavirus Covid19 spread. South Korea went from one of the Asian countries with known cases to suddenly an explosion of coronavirus cases centered … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyeri, Jung Ryeo Won, Kim Woo Bin, Park Shin Hye, Son Ye Jin, Song Joong Ki, Suzy | 16 Replies

TW-ent Lists Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Yoo, and Song Joong Ki as Top 4 K-drama Actors of the 2010-2020 Decade

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 29, 2020 by ockoalaJanuary 29, 2020
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Lists are fraught with disagreement but I don’t think I find anything objectionable about this list. TW-ent ranked the top Hallyu K-drama actors of the last decade (2010-2020) and selected four still very active and marketable male leads Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Yoo, and Song Joong Ki. I don’t think any of these four could be left off … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Song Joong Ki | 84 Replies

Gong Yoo Number 1 Most Loved Celebrity CF Endorser by Korean Brands Followed by Park Bo Gum and Soccer Star Son Heung Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 25, 2019
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The year is coming to a close so there are more and more lists and polls to try and rank what happened in 2019. On the CF side, it feels like every single ad in South Korea features a celebrity and the consumers continue to lap it up. Topping the brands and advertisers most favorite celebrity endorser list is actor … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, IU, Jeon Ji Hyun, Jung Hae In, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Song Hye Kyo | 55 Replies

Lee Dong Wook and Gong Yoo Show Off their Bromance in SBS Talk Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 7, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 8, 2019
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These two seem to genuinely be good friends so it’s pretty cool to watch two big stars open up for fans. Lee Dong Wook‘s new talk show booked his Goblin costar and close buddy Gong Yoo, a huge coup since Gong Yoo never does this. Other than the eye candy of seeing them onscreen in the same frame again, complete … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook | 2 Replies

Lee Dong Wook to Host SBS Talk Show with First Guest Gong Yoo

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2019
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I’m not sure if this is a great career shift but hopefully he’ll have fun trying it out. K-actor Lee Dong Wook is hosting his own SBS talk show starting this December called…..Lee Dong Wook Wants to Talk. Ahahaha, OMG I love the dorkout on the name. He doesn’t strike me as outgoing or talkative but that’ll just make his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook | 11 Replies

Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Jung Woo Sung Lead Parade of Horribly Dressed K-stars at Louis Vuitton Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
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Every time I scroll down this post I shake my head, each and every new picture I can’t help but shake my head. This is the weirdest collection of so-called couture outfits all courtesy of Louis Vuitton as the brand held an event in Seoul last week. There were so many A-listers and famous faces in attendance I cannot believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Woo Shik, Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Han Ye Seul, Jessica, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Eun Chae, Jung Woo Sung, Sehun, Woo Do Hwan | 16 Replies

Choi Bool Am and Park Bo Gum are the Old and Young Top Picks for Favorite K-star in 2019 Gallup Poll

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2019
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Gallup released poll results for favorite K-star in South Korea for 2019 and topping the list in the first spot is veteran actor Choi Bool Am who isn’t even playing daddies anymore he’s the go-to granddaddy now in dramas and movies. Right behind him is everyone’s favorite grandmother/mother and all around perfect actress Kim Hye Ja, so clearly the audiences … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Bool Am, Gong Yoo, Kim Hye Ja, Park Bo Gum, Song Hye Kyo | 12 Replies

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