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IU Goes Full Sunny Yellow at Sony Earbuds Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2018 by ockoalaJune 7, 2018
Woman in yellow holding wireless earbuds.

Coming off what must have been a grueling shoot for tvN drama My Ahjusshi in both subject content and work load, it’s nice to be reminded that IU‘s character for the drama ended on a positive note after suffering for 15 plus episodes and in real life that happiness extends to IU getting positive reviews for her acting. I’m really … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged IU

tvN Drama My Ahjusshi Ends with High Ratings and Acclaim From Critics and Audiences Alike

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2018 by ockoalaMay 18, 2018
Characters in a dramatic scene from a series.

A big round of deserving applause is due to the cast and crew of tvN Wed-Thurs drama My Ahjusshi (My Mister) which ended its 16-episode run with what I would call near universal thumbs up. The final episode 16 brought in a series high 7.352% ratings and the ending was one that everyone watching seemed to be happy with. With … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Lee Ji Ah, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi

Sporty IU in Spring 2018 New Balance CF and Getting Positive Acting Reviews for tvN Drama My Ahjusshi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 5, 2018 by ockoalaMay 4, 2018
Young woman in pink hoodie and skirt.

Singer-actress IU is a familiar face in the CF modeling world and I see her often in sportswear and casual wear spreads fitting for her bright image. It’s less often to see her getting a thumbs up from K-netizens for her acting projects so her latest New Balance sneaker ads provide a contrast to the feedback of her latest tvN … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged IU

tvN Drama My Ahjusshi Won’t Air This Week to Catch Up on Live Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 29, 2018 by ockoalaApril 28, 2018
Four friends enjoying time together on a couch.

I think tvN is doing the right thing and hopefully networks adopt this as a rule forever. Currently airing hit Wed-Thurs drama My Ahjusshi (My Mister) will not air this week as the production scrambles to catch up on live filming. The drama had to re-film many early scenes when supporting actor Oh Dal Soo was abruptly stripped from the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi

My Ahjusshi with Lee Seon Kyun and IU Premieres on tvN Wed-Thurs Following Mother

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2018
Four characters from a Korean drama poster.

This drama just caught up to me and without realizing it tvN drama My Ahjusshi premiered this Wednesday on March 21st taking over the time slot from Mother. The drama comes with a critically acclaimed production team of the writer of Another Oh Hae Young and the PD of Signal and Misaeng. There were some grumblings most notably one of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chang Ki Yong, IU, Lee Ji Ah, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi, Park Ho San, Song Sae Byuk

IU Radiates Coldness and the Lead Brothers Down a Beer in New Stills from My Ahjusshi

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 23, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2018
Woman wearing sunglasses in office setting.

I may be in the minority but I really liked IU‘s performance in Producer. It was one of her better roles, perhaps buoyed by good chemistry with Kim Soo Hyun, but either way the cold Cindy was a smart pick for IU. She’s playing a cold character again in upcoming tvN drama My Ahjusshi, with three male lead ahjusshis around … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi, Oh Dal Soo, Song Sae Byuk

First Teaser for My Ahjusshi with Lee Seon Kyun and IU Reveal Unexpected Comedic Undertones

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2018
Man and woman in tense conversation.

A drama teaser is supposed to set a tone and whet the appetite, and I’m certainly intrigued but mostly in a confused way for upcoming tvN drama My Ahjusshi. It’s the drama that’s gotten tons of commentary for casting Lee Seon Kyun in the age appropriate role of a man in his forties, and similarly casting IU as the female … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi

Top Hallyu Stars Attend IU’s Concert Including Lee Jun Ki and the Newlywed Song-Song Couple

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2017
Two people holding signs and light sticks.

It’s undeniable that singer-actress IU is supremely talented at the singer part of her entertainment career, but through it and her acting works she’s developed an incredible network of supportive colleagues. She’s been holding a series of concerts this December and the night of the 9th brought out a veritable who’s who of top stars attending as happy audience members. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU, Lee Jun Ki, Park Bo Gum, Park Sol Mi, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Three Huge Age Gap Korean Projects Coming in 2018 with Mr. Sunshine, My Ahjusshi, and Love Sling

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2017
Person in a black beret and jacket.

I’m amused by the hand wringing by K-netizens on the coming 2018 romance (or romance-adjacent) K-dramas with huge age gaps. Like this hasn’t happened before, and enough times to make it just a meh reaction from me. I even loved one particular such pairing the Lee Bum Soo and younger than him by 20 years Yoona in Prime Minister and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Kim Min Seok, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Lee Sung Kyung, Love Sling, Mr. Sunshine, My Ahjusshi, Yoo Hae Jin

IU Reportedly Cast as Female Lead Opposite Lee Seon Kyun in 2018 tvN Drama My Ahjusshi

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2017
Person in a black beret and jacket.

Breaking news in the K-drama casting world and it’s a big one to make waves even without a confirmation yet from the agency. Reports are circulating that singer-actress IU has been cast as the female lead for the high profile 2018 tvN K-drama My Ahjusshi. The drama got coverage earlier this year due to the combination of the Signal PD … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Lee Seon Kyun, My Ahjusshi

Young K-stars Out in Force to Support Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul at VIP Premiere of Midnight Runners

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 7, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 7, 2017
Two men making heart shapes with hands.

The cool friends contingent was out in force to support the bromance cop antics movie Midnight Runners starring Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul. The former is coming off a well-received turn in K-drama Fight My Way while the later is in the news thanks to prepping for military enlistment next month, so this movie is coming along at … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Choi Woo Shik, Eunjung, Go Kyung Pyo, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Won, Kim Sae Ron, Kwang Soo, Lee Hyun Woo, Lee Yo Won, Midnight Runners, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Yoon So Hee

Unattractive Outfits and Makeup Steals the Spotlight at the VIP Star Premiere of Real

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Celebrities posing at a film premiere event.

The VIP movie premiere for Kim Soo Hyun‘s summer 2017 thriller movie Real is as much a hot mess as early critic reviews of his movie has been. Namely, a whole lotta raw material but presented all wrong. Even weirder is having some attendees glowering or grimacing through their photo ops, as if being there is against their will and … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Goo Hara, Han Ye Seul, IU, Jung Ryeo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hong Ki, Lee Hyun Woo, Minah, Minho, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Real, Sulli, Taecyeon

IU Releases Exciting Teaser for “Ending Scene” MV Featuring Kim Soo Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2017 by ockoalaApril 14, 2017
Young couple sharing an intimate moment.

I’m pre-obsessed with the second single to come from singer-actress IU‘s latest album release. It’s called “Ending Scene” and features guest star Kim Soo Hyun as the leading man, in what is billed as a casting coup but really just a good friend doing a sweet favor for another good friend. IU and Kim Soo Hyun have costarred in two … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU, Kim Soo Hyun

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