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Pretty Boy Releases First Teaser and Amusing Couple Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2013 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2013

People can debate what Jang Geun Seok has or doesn’t have, from looks to social graces to career wisdom, but it’s neigh impossible to debate whether he can or cannot act. The man can act, and he’s been able to act since he first graced the screen as a child actor. When he turns on the acting mode, he’s in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Jang Geun Seok, Pretty Boy

Pretty Boy Drops New Stills of Jang Geun Seok, IU, and Han Chae Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2013 by ockoalaNovember 5, 2013

It’s understandable that the upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama Pretty Boy is getting the most attention for being a Jang Geun Seok drama, but I think the two leading ladies have to hold their own otherwise this thing will collapse on the weight of some mighty narcissism. A bunch of new stills have been released along with confirmation that the drama … Continue reading →

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KBS Releases Official Stills of Jang Geun Seok and IU in Pretty Boy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2013 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2013

It’s a testament as to how far Jang Geun Seok has veered to the fringes of K-ent that news of his impending drama returns garners mostly reservations and disappointment from the general drama watching audience, with only his more devoted fans leading the cheering. I still vividly remember the You’re Beautiful craziness, and the year or so afterwards when everything … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Jang Geun Seok, Pretty Boy

The Cast of Pretty Man Attend Drama Prayer Ceremony

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2013 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2013

In all my years and years of drama watching, I’ve yet to encounter a more preposterous and perplexing official posed shot of the leads of a drama attending the obligatory prayer ceremony. Korea still heavily practices rituals that may have shamanistic or Buddhist origins, and a prayer ceremony complete with offerings, incense, and prayer is something that occurs mostly as … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Chae Young, IU, Lee Jang Woo, Pretty Man

Jang Geun Seok and IU Looking Good Together in First Look at Pretty Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 26, 2013 by ockoalaOctober 26, 2013

Come and take a piping hot first look at Jang Geun Seok and IU in the upcoming Pretty Man. The title was at times translated as Beautiful Man or Pretty Guy, but KBS is sticking with Pretty Man. This drama airs on Wed-Thurs after Secret on KBS, so if the ratings rankings currently hold, PM will have a nice cushion … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Jang Geun Seok, Pretty Man

Lee Yeon Hee Considering Miss Korea and IU Confirmed for Beautiful Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 16, 2013 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2013

I didn’t want to post about this until the official news outlets started talking about it, but last week in an unrelated post the subject of the upcoming K-drama Miss Korea came up and in the comments section I discussed how Lee Yeon Hee was unofficially the leading lady SM wanted for the role. This week the media confirmed the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beautiful Man, IU, Lee Yeon Hee, Miss Korea

IU in Final Talks with KBS to Join Jang Geun Seok in Beautiful Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2013 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2013

Excuse me, but whut? It’s been hours since I heard this news and my mind is still not computing. I suppose in the world of K-drama casting anything goes, and I mean anything as long as it’s some arrangement between the agencies and production companies that the audiences will never know about other than wonder skeptically why two people were … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Beautiful Man, Han Chae Young, IU, Jang Geun Seok, Lee Jang Woo

Video Preview for Episode 1 of The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 3, 2013

We’re one week out from the premiere of The Best Lee Soon Shin and I’m getting more and more excited. I always want to like at least one weekend family drama a year because its makes a nice contrast to the sleeker fare of the primetime shows. It’s predecessor My Daughter Seo Young has done such phenomenal ratings and TBLSS … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Joo Won, IU, Jo Jung Seok, Son Tae Young, The Best Lee Soon Shin, Yoo In Na

IU Channels Charlie Chaplin in First Teaser for The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 24, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2013

With two weeks left until its premiere, don’t be surprised to start seeing more promotional material from upcoming weekend drama The Best Lee Soon Shin. I’m also uncertain whether relatively newbie actress IU, with only a supporting part in Dream High under her belt, is ready to headline a drama that is named after her character no less. She has … Continue reading →

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The Best Lee Soon Shin Drops Thumbs Up Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 20, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 20, 2013

I have one thing to ask of the upcoming weekend family drama The Best Lee Soon Shin – please be bright and cheery. With the upcoming sageuk glut not to mention love love melodramas such as That Winter, The Wind Blows and When a Man Loves, I could use a breezy alternative on weekends that isn’t too much of a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Joo Won, IU, Jo Jung Seok, Lee Mi Sook, Son Tae Young, The Best Lee Soon Shin, Yoo In Na

First Look at IU and the Cast of Weekend Drama The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 14, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 15, 2013

The first stills of the upcoming weekend K-drama The Best Lee Soon Shin are out. The drama is scheduled to premiere on March 9th taking over the time slot from the ratings juggernaut My Daughter Seo Young so this sounds just about right. Starring IU in her first lead role (and just her second drama), Jo Jung Seok (also his … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Joo Won, IU, Jo Jung Seok, Lee Ji Hoon, Lee Mi Sook, Son Tae Young, The Best Lee Soon Shin, Yoo In Na

Jo Jung Seok and IU Confirmed for Weekend Drama The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 31, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 30, 2013

I love it when my casting rumors turn out to be true, especially when its a pairing that is different and intriguing. I posted about IU and Jo Jung Seok being wooed for the leads of the upcoming weekend drama The Best Lee Soon Shin over a month ago and everyone got all excited despite it being merely a possibility. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Go Joo Won, IU, Jo Jung Seok, Son Tae Young, The Best Lee Soon Shin, Yoo In Na

Jo Jung Seok and IU Reportedly in Talks for Weekend Drama The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2013 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2013

The preliminary 2013 K-drama lists are out from the broadcast networks, with some dramas and castings confirmed and others toggling around from earlier rumors. For example, the period drama Flower and Sword that was rumored to be courting Kim Nam Gil has now switched over to courting Song Seung Heon. Oh boy to that one. The current KBS weekend drama … Continue reading →

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