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K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Preps Filming as Lee Jun Ki Snaps Pic with Kang Na Neul and Kim Sung Kyun While IU in Taiwan for Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2016
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I’m always impressed at how hardworking and seemingly tireless some entertainers are. Case in point is Lee Jun Ki, other than his two year military service hiatus, he’s a nonstop star toggling both an acting and singing career, and doing so with an upbeat positive attitude. I feel like he just finished Scholar Who Walks the Night yet here he … Continue reading →

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

A Look at the Chinese Versus Korean Casts of Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2016
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I’m not sure why I remain so optimistic about the upcoming K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin, other than I’m most likely still not jaded as a drama watcher and enjoy the excitement of happy anticipation. Even though I love the novel and C-drama adaptation to pieces, neither are masterpieces without flaws, and what makes them so near and dear … Continue reading →

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

SNSD’s Seohyun and Kang Hana Join IU as the Female Cast of K-version Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 5, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 5, 2016
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On the heels of the male casting getting confirmed like a cascade of flower boy dominoes, the ladies of upcoming K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin has signed on the dotted line. IU‘s confirmation as the female lead was alongside male lead Lee Jun Ki earlier this week in the SBS drama that has now ditched the silly sounding title … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Hana, Lee Jun Ki, Seohyun

Supporting Male Leads of Moon Lovers Gets Their Specific Princely Casting Assignments

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2016
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A day after the leads of soon-to-start-filming period K-drama Moon Lovers confirmed final casting in Lee Jun Ki and IU, now the rest of the cast is also locked down and more importantly got specific character assignments. This is good news even if fans of the original work in novel and C-drama Bu Bu Jing Xin have issues with the K-version casting, at … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

Lee Jun Ki and IU Confirm Moon Lovers and Filming to Begin Next Week on K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2016
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Main casting is now finalized and script reading will take place this week on January 8th at SBS studios in Yeouido for the K-adaptation of well known Chinese period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). The K-version will be called Moon Lovers is for sure going to headline Lee Jun Ki as the male lead, in the role … Continue reading →

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

IU and Ji Soo New Addition to Moon Lovers with Lee Jun Ki as Drama Gets SBS September 2016 Timeslot

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 27, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 27, 2015
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You know how all signs points to something most likely going to suck, but the love is just too strong to pass it by without having a glance. That’s how I feel about upcoming K-drama Moon Lovers, the K-adaptation of popular C-novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). Starting from the inane name change, the whole thing reeks … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bu Bu Jing Xin, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk

Jeon Ji Hyun and Suzy Maintain the One-Two Spot in Poll of Fan Favorite Korean CF Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2015
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The ranking of fan favorite Korea CF stars are out for 2015 as polled by the Korean Advertising Association, and the one-two spots from last year in 2014 remain unchanged. Come hell or high water, at this point Jeon Ji Hyun and Suzy are the champions of the domestic Korean CF world, not only ranking high in raking in the most money … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cha Seung Won, Hyun Bin, IU, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Young Ae, Song triplets, Suzy, Yoo Jae Suk

Lee Jong Seok and Park Shin Hye Reunite at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2015
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The awards season seems to have expanded in scope, or else I simply never paid much attention to this particular award until now when my babies are being feted together. Hallyu stars Lee Jong Seok, Park Shin Hye, Jeon Ji Hyun, IU, and JYJ were all gathered at the National Theater of Korea this week to receive Korean Popular Culture … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged IU, Jaejoong, Jeon Ji Hyun, Junsu, JYJ, Lee Jong Seok, Park Shin Hye, Yoochun

Dispatch Catches IU and Singer Jang Ki Ha Secretly Dating for the Past Few Months

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 8, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 7, 2015
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For those thinking Dispatch went on vacation or suddenly grew a conscience in the recent quiet few months, clearly it was laying low to spring a big one on the public. This “exclusive dating reveal” is second only to the Lee Min Ho–Suzy shocker this year, probably as big as Park Shin Hye–Lee Jong Seok, but the spot this dating leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, IU, Jang Ki Ha

2015 Korea Drama Awards Has Misaeng and Heard it Through the Grapevine Getting Most Nods

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2015 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2015
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On the even of the Seoul Drama Awards, another Korean awards show has released its nominees list for 2015 dramas and the result is a decidedly mixed bag. While I agree with the nominations for Heard it Through the Grapevine and the male leads, the inclusion of Yongpal in various categories boggles the mind since it’s only halfway through airing … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Heard it Through the Grapevine, Hwang Jung Eum, Im Shi Wan, IU, Ji Sung, Joo Won, Kill Me Heal Me, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Jong Seok, Misaeng, Park Hae Jin, Park Shin Hye, Producer, Yongpal, Yoochun, Yoona's Street

K-stars Looking Fabulous from 360 Degrees at the 2015 Baeksang Art Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2015 by ockoalaMay 29, 2015
Four stylish individuals at an awards event.

The 2015 Baeksang Art Awards was held this week and the attendees and awards hand out was as expected so there wasn’t much to write about. Same goes with the fashion, no one really stood out in either extreme, just a lot of good looking people dressing fashionably appropriate for the occasion. I did love the 360 degree camera booth … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Byun Yo Han, IU, Jeon Ji Hyun, Ji Sung, Krystal, Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Seolhyun, Yoochun

KBS Tightens Hold on C-subbing Sources as Producer Premieres with Decent Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2015 by ockoalaMay 15, 2015
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It must be a big sigh of relief at KBS studios this morning after highly anticipated variety drama Producer finally premiered Friday night. Good or bad, high or low ratings, at least it’s out there now and the cast and crew did everything possible to create something to showcase for audiences. I liked but didn’t love the first episode, enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, IU, Kim Soo Hyun, Producer

Star-studded KBS Drama Producer Releases Energetic First Episode Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 8, 2015 by ockoalaMay 8, 2015
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I can’t believe KBS drama Producer is premiering next Friday already. I’ve liked (though not quite love) all the promos so far for the drama, introducing all four leads equally in a peppy way. Starring Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun, and IU, the arrival of Producer turns the Friday night time slot into a real slug … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, IU, Kim Soo Hyun, Producer

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