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K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Releases First Stirring Teaser OST Track “For You” by Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin of EXO

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 22, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 22, 2016
Two women in a historical drama setting.

This is such cruel teasing by the production of SBS drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo). How can they release such a stirring first OST clip for the Korean adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin and not expect me to be chafing for the entire track. I was wondering which of the drama leads would be contributing songs … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Official Drama Posters for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Focuses on the Romance Triangle of the Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 17, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2016
Romantic tension between two characters.

Looks like the full set of drama posters is now complete for the Korean adaptation of well known Chinese time-traveling period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo will premiere on SBS Mon-Tues starting August 29th, and with it all these drama posters will get plenty of limelight and for that I’m mostly … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Laughter and Thrills Aplenty in Newest Preview for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Featuring Sprawling Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2016
Three individuals in traditional attire, laughing together.

Okay, I’m officially in love with Lee Jun Ki‘s version of 4th Prince from Bu Bu Jing Xin. I know it increases the odds for disappointment to fall for a character in advance of watching the drama but holy drama gods is he’s insanely gorgeous and dangerous in all the right sageuk male lead ways. In the newest preview for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart

IU and Lee Jun Ki Bring Romance Amidst the Throne Battles in New Stills for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 9, 2016
Mysterious character in dark, smoky background.

It’s hard to really settle into the mere days long wait for the premiere of the K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin, coming at the end of the month on August 30th, when the production has been in the works for well over a year. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) waffles being playing up the sprawling cast of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Lee Jun Ki and IU Lead the Cast of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin in the Full Cosmopolitan Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2016
Three stylish men posing in a vintage setting.

Somewhere between I Want and Fans Myself lies the upcoming K-adaptation of the popular Chinese time-traveling romance novel Bu Bu Jing Xin. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) has front loaded the cast with more flower boys than can be counted on one hand, with Lee Jun Ki leading the way as 4th Prince commanding the screen with his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Na Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart

IU Impressively Performs the Chinese Bu Bu Jing Xin OST Song at Changsa Fanmeeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2016
Performing artist in colorful stage outfits.

This is the perfect example of fan service done right, and just up my star and drama love alley to boot. Singer-actress IU was in Changsa, China this weekend for her personal fan meeting, and during the event she surprised her attending fans by performing the hit ending theme song from the Chinese drama adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

The Cast of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Wow on the Cover and Pages of Cosmopolitan Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2016
Couple posing for Cosmopolitan magazine cover.

Cosmopolitan Korea certainly scored a coup on landing the cast of the K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin, turning the Goryeo princes from Bobogyungsim: Ryeo (Scarlet Heart: Moon Lovers) back into their snappy modern incarnations. Leads Lee Jun Ki and IU take one cover as the time-crossed lovers, looking absolutely stylish and visually compatible. She does seem younger but that totally fits … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Na Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart

Sneak Peek at Kiss Scene Between Lee Jun Ki and IU in K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin Dials Up Anticipation

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 10, 2016
Behind the scenes of a romantic film scene.

It’s about a month and a half out from the premiere of K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin on SBS, not very long considering how long this drama has been on my radar since 2015 when news broke that Korean was legit going to make their own version of BBJX. When the original was airing I was waxing rhapsodic about which … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart

Lee Jun Ki and IU Lead the Cast of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin at Happy Drama Wrap Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2016
Three men posing together for a photo.

This is a well deserved drama filming wrap party as any, with the full cast of upcoming K-adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin attending a shindig after a good 7 long months of filming. The fully pre-produced drama is schedule to air on SBS Mon-Tues at the end of August following Doctors, and will also air simultaneously in China for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart

Lee Jun Ki’s Having a Bloody Good Time Along with Full Cast in Official Character Posters for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2016
Movie poster featuring two contrasting characters.

One of these things is not like the others is my first reaction upon seeing the just released official character posters for the Korean drama version of Bu Bu Jing Xin. The concerted effort to distinguish male lead Lee Jun Ki‘s 4th Prince, from the C-drama version’s understated steely scholar and also from the other princes in the K-version called … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Nam Joo Hyuk

Official Poster and First Exciting Teaser Video for K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 6, 2016 by ockoalaJune 6, 2016
Historical drama poster featuring multiple characters.

The K-drama world of Bu Bu Jing Xin (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) took a big step forward this week with the Chinese released the first poster and video teaser for the drama. It looks good, people, legit does not look like a hot mess off the bat. The Korean version of the many princes are all shining in their own way and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Ji Ah, Nam Joo Hyuk

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Contrasts Dark Lee Jun Ki with Innocent IU in New Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2016 by ockoalaMay 16, 2016
Two individuals in traditional costumes.

The styling for the leads in the upcoming K-drama adaptation of time-traveling Chinese romance novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) is certainly going for visual oomph. At least for male lead Lee Jun Ki, what with the bangs taking front and center in all the stills I’ve seen of him as 4th Prince. He looks fantastic in this brooding Goryeo dark … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Lee Jun Ki

K-Bu Bu Jin Xin with Lee Jun Ki and IU Confirms Broadcast Date of Monday August 29th on SBS

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 5, 2016 by ockoalaMay 5, 2016
Five celebrities at a red carpet event.

Airing time is now confirmed for the much anticipated K-drama adaptation of well known Chinese time-traveling romance novel Bu Bu Jing Xin ((Startling with Each Step). It’s been four years since C-dramas adapted BBJX into the drama version with the English title of Scarlet Heart and starring Nicky Wu and now real life wife Liu Shi Shi. The K-version called Bobogyungsim: … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki

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