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Ha Ji Won Regal in Blue at the KBEE 2018 Media Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 15, 2018 by ockoalaApril 14, 2018
Smiling woman in a blue dress at event.

The hair growing out phase is usually the most awkward but when it comes to K-actress Ha Ji Won‘s short bob cut last year for MBC drama Hospital Ship I can’t be done with it fast enough. She needs the longer hair to frame her strong features but a longer shoulder length bob isn’t that bad as an in-between look … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, and Ki Hong Lee Offered Lead Roles in Big-budget K-drama Prometheus

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 19, 2018
Two actors at a promotional event.

When I heard of this upcoming K-drama I almost keeled over from laughing too hard. I can’t even K-ent is still trying to do a tense big-budget politics and war themed drama after failing so many times prior. IRIS is probably the pinnacle of execution and a tight story line but then it had plenty of flaws, not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Ki Hong Lee

Actor Jeon Tae Soo Passes Away at 34 Years Old, Younger Brother of Top Actress Ha Ji Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2018
Historical figure in traditional Korean attire.

It’s with a heavy heavy heart I have to post about another sudden and much too young passing in K-ent. Actor Jeon Tae Soo has passed today on January 21, 2018, only 34 years old so this news is a shocking bomb to K-ent out of nowhere. He’s most famous for being top actress Ha Ji Won‘s younger brother, no … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Jeon Tae Soo

Ha Ji Won Still Can’t Work the Short Hair Awkwardness at New Brand CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2018
Woman in light blue outfit holding flowers.

Try as Ha Ji Won can but what’s not happening still isn’t happening with the short hair look she’s sported since mid-2017 for the MBC drama Hospital Ship. She had an even short cut for Secret Garden years ago and pulled it off them, it was fitting for her stunt woman character and had an edge to it. This one … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Park Sang Joong Takes Home MBC 2017 Drama Award Daesang for Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 31, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2017
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MBC held its year end Drama Awards last night and the winner of the Daesang was surprisingly Park Sang Joong for Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People. It’s a surprise because he wasn’t the male lead of that drama and didn’t have that much screen time for the entire run, but he’s such a critically acclaimed veteran giving it … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Ha Ji Won, Honey Lee, Hyeri, Jang Hyuk, Kim So Hyun, Lee Mi Sook, Park Sang Joong, Yoo Seung Ho

Ha Ji Won Experiences Four Outfit Fails Promoting C-movie Manhunt in Taiwan

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 24, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 24, 2017
Woman in formal attire posing at event.

One unfortunate outfit for a star is enough for media to write a post about, but to do it in four successive events is quite a feat and my beloved Ha Ji Won did just that in Taiwan this week. Ha Ji Won was in Taipei to promote upcoming C-movie Manhunt directed by John Woo with her having a supporting … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Ha Ji Won Attends Busan Film Festival Event in Edgy Awkward Suit

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
Smiling woman in stylish black outfit gesturing.

Suits are one clothing style that I steadfastly believe classic is the best, any person looks good in a classic style suit that is well tailored and sized. Anything deviating from the well tailored classic single breasted suit needs to be evaluated on a per outfit basis, as even a double breasted suit can run afoul if one doesn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Short Hair Definitely a Trend in 2017 with K-actresses in Real Life and Drama Roles

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 23, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2017
Person in a red shirt smiling warmly.

When coincidences hit a certain number is when a trend emerges and 2017 definitely smells of short hair with K-actresses. I don’t mind but this time around with the short hair trend I’m not feeling most of the looks. Idol-actress Krystal is the latest to get onboard this train and is doing it in real life and not for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Han Hyo Joo, Jung So Min, Krystal, Shin Se Kyung, Suzy

Hospital Ship Has Slight Ratings Drop in Second Day Outing But Retains Lead in Weak Time Slot

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 2, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 2, 2017
Collage of Korean drama promotional posters.

There was a slight but meaningful down tick in ratings for the second day episodes of Hospital Ship, showing once again that narrative and execution is the king of ratings consistency over big name star power such as Ha Ji Won as the female lead. The MBC Wed-Thur new offering dropped below the premiere episodes 10% line and notched a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hospital Ship, Manhole, Reunited Worlds

MBC Wed-Thurs Drama Hospital Ship Sets Sail with 10.6% Episode 1 Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 30, 2017
"Promotional images for Korean dramas and cast."

I’d take this ratings win for Ha Ji Won even though its a comparatively unimpressive victory considering her competition. Newly arrived Wed-Thurs MBC drama Hospital Ship set sail with 10.6% AGB nationwide ratings for the first episode, barely skating into double digit category despite having a lead in drama that led the time slot and also the other two network … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hospital Ship, Manhole, Reunited Worlds

Ha Ji Won is a Pretty Fish Out of Water Among Costars at the Hospital Ship Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 28, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 28, 2017
Actors posing together at an event.

The press conference for premiering this week Wed-Thurs MBC K-drama Hospital Ship went off without a hitch, if one was looking for a very young college professor proudly introducing her graduating class of seniors to enter the real world. I love Ha Ji Won to pieces but she’s looking so fish out of water in real life next to her … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hospital Ship, Kang Min Hyuk, Lee Seo Won

Drama Posters for Hospital Ship Strive for Warm Relaxed Vibe with Plenty of Ocean Backdrops

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 26, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 25, 2017
Woman gazing thoughtfully at sunset waters.

After MBC‘s tonally insensitive start for the most recent Wed-Thurs drama The Man Who Dies to Live, which premiered at the top of the ratings for that time slot and kept the lead to the end, there isn’t much Hospital Ship can do to top that shaky launch. It is lucky in that KBS is failing miserably with Manhole and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hospital Ship, Kang Min Hyuk

Second Teaser for Hospital Ship Emphasizes Ha Ji Won Awesomeness in First Doctor Role

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 24, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 24, 2017
Medical drama scenes depicting intense moments.

Whether Hospital Ship sinks or sails will rest of Ha Ji Won‘s shoulders, much as I am loathe to put so much pressure on her. If the writing sucks I will feel like she let herself down by picking this drama, and if the casting and the youngsters around her don’t deliver then she stumbled in not being able to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hospital Ship, Kang Min Hyuk

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