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K-netizens Clamor for an IU and Lee Do Hyun Drama Reunion Pairing After He Presents Her the Best Song Daesang at the 2022 Golden Disc Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2022 by ockoalaJanuary 11, 2022
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Mememememe, count me in with the K-netizens! Actually the C-netizens are also jones-ing for this reunion pairing onscreen and if Lee Do Hyun can work with Go Min Si three times now the drama gods can and must absolutely give us his pairing with IU again. The two were in Hotel Del Luna together where she was the female lead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU, Lee Do Hyun

Lee Seung Gi, Lee Da Hee, and Sung Si Kyung Host the 2022 Golden Disc Awards with Many Acting Stars in Attendance as Singer-Actress IU Wins Best Song

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2022 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2022
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This Saturday was the 2022 Golden Disc Awards in South Korea, after the spate of year end drama awards it’s a nice change to see the music side fete the notable achievements of 2021. Since I write about dramas and movies and only rarely follow the musical acts my interest in this ceremony and winners are only those who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, IU, Jeon Jong Seo, Jeon So Min, Jung Woo Sung, Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Da Hee, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Seung Gi, Woo Do Hwan

Park Seo Joon and Kim Go Eun Top the Japan Viewer Poll on Favorite K-drama Female and Male Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 25, 2021 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2021
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I still remember when Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo would top every Japan viewer poll on anything Hallyu related for a good decade and more after Winter Sonata swept the nation. They’ve dropped off for years now but it’s still interesting to see which Korean stars are resonating with Japanese audiences and I get they definitely have a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Eun Woo, Gong Yoo, Han Hyo Joo, IU, Kim Go Eun, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Min Ho, Park Hyun Shik, Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon

IU Cosplays Three Popular US Show Concepts in New September 2021 Vogue Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 24, 2021 by ockoalaAugust 25, 2021
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I feel like this pictorial would have fit even better two years ago when IU was starring in Hotel Del Luna, there her character basically cosplayed rich eccentric along with various other creative touches as she resolutely performed her duties running a ghost hotel. I see so much Jang Man Wol here in the September 2021 Vogue Korea pictorial where … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged IU

Kim Tae Ri Tops K-ent Insiders Pick for Top Choice as Female Lead, Followed by Gong Hyo Jin and Song Hye Kyo

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2021 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2021
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The ladies version of the same insider polling results are out and deserves as much attention as the men. In a surprise (for me at least) pick, Kim Tae Ri got the most votes with 6 as the actress that industry insiders listed as their number 1 pick in casting the female lead. She was followed by Gong Hyo Jin … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged IU, Jeon Ji Hyun, Jeon Yeo Bin, KIm Tae Ri, Park Shin Hye, Song Hye Kyo, Song Hyo Jin

IU Calls in to Surprise Lee Jun Ki on His Birthday as He Hosts Radio Program Dream on Naver Now

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 17, 2021 by ockoalaApril 17, 2021
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The absolutely a waste of talent Korean adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin (Scarlet Heart or Startling with Each Step) remains one of the saddest “What could have been?” productions. Moon Lovers (Scarlet Heart: Ryeo) had a powerhouse cast across the board though two cast members are now gone from the industry so maybe it really does make for not … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged IU, Lee Jun Ki

K-netizens Come Up with Dream Sageuk Pairings that Will Break 10% Ratings and Milk the Tears

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2021 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2021
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The Ji Soo debacle in River Where the Moon Rises has rekindled the gripe K-netz has with younger actor/actress casting in sageuk, which is held to a much higher standard thanks to the record breaking ratings in the early Hallyu days for 50-episode epics that required fortitude and intense acting prowess to create. I thought Ji Soo’s acting in River … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, Miscellaneous | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hong Soo Hyun, IU, Jang Dong Yoon, Kim Nam Gil, Lee Ji Hoon, Park Bo Gum, Park Eun Bin, Seo Hyun Jin, Song Joong Ki

IU Achieves All Kill with Release of New Album First Single Celebrity

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 31, 2021
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The new year in 2021 brings lots of unknowns in every aspect but for K-pop I’m excited to see what’s in store in terms of really catch tunes. Last year due to stay at home life I was able to catch up on nearly a decade worth of K-pop songs whether club tunes or ballads in order to refresh my … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU

Koala and a Bevy of K-stars Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas 2020

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2020 by ockoalaDecember 24, 2020
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The year isn’t over just yet, but it’s certainly countdown time as Christmas is both that magical holiday and the one that starts the single digit trek towards new year’s day. Christmas 2020 will either be business as usual for you or totally different, either way may it be merry and safe and filled with comfort to all. Lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Joo Won, Kang Seung Yoon, Lee Se Young, Park Eun Bin, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Eun Hye

IU, Kim Yuna, and Gong Yoo Top the 2020 Advertising Association Poll of South Korean Consumers Favorite CF Models

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 9, 2020 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2020
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The year end is also a good time to look back and see which stars really connected with consumers, as in South Korea actors, singers, sports stars, and even variety show hosts all make even better living endorsing products. The 2020 Year End Poll conducted by the Advertising Association found that perennial CF darling IU remains the favorite among the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged BTS, Gong Yoo, IU, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Hye Soo, Kim Yuna, Lim Young Woong, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Suzy, Yoo Jae Suk

IU Reunites with Yeo Jin Gu After Hotel Del Luna as Guest Star of His Variety Show House on Wheels

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 23, 2020
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I’ve been catching up to the latest season of Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village but when I’m done I’ll definitely check out House on Wheels. Starring Sung Dong Il, Kim Hee Won, and Yeo Jin Gu, the trio of two veterans and one baby-faced grown up child actor travel around South Korea in their mobile home and share the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged House on Wheels, IU, Yeo Jin Gu

Kim Yoo Jung the First Pick of Netizens for Female Lead of Sageuk Drama Hong Chun Gi with Ahn Hyo Seob by the Writer of The Moon Embraces the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2020 by ockoalaJune 30, 2020
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I always felt that Han Ga In was not right for the female lead role in hit sageuk The Moon Embraces the Sun, the age gap with Kim Soo Hyun, her acting limitations (he was acting circles around her), and that the age of the character really suited a early 20s actress. There’s a chance to cast right for Hong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Hong Chun Gi, IU, Kim Sae Ron, Kim So Hyun, KIm Tae Ri, Kim Yoo Jung, Nam Ji Hyun, Shin Se Kyung

Looking Ahead to Second Half of 2020 Dramas and Movies with Kim Soo Hyun, Park Seo Joon, IU, Suzy, Park Bo Gum and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2020 by ockoalaMay 21, 2020
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I did a happy clap when I saw the script reading pictures for IU and Park Seo Joon for Dream, their upcoming movie from the director of Extreme Jobs. Both are coming off highly successful last projects and collaborating with a top director, expectations are high but it’s worth getting excited for something assembled so well. June 2020 is right … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Suzy

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