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Song Hye Kyo and Joo Ji Hoon in Talks to Play Lawyers in KBS Drama Hyena

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2019 by ockoalaMay 30, 2019
Two fashionably dressed individuals posing together.

Woah, this is big potential K-drama casting news and a positive possibility for me. Song Hye Kyo and Joo Ji Hoon are reportedly offered the leads in year end KBS drama Hyena, not to be confused with the same name K-drama from 2006. This Hyena has the two leads playing legal professionals and ones that revolve around them trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyena, Joo Ji Hoon, Song Hye Kyo

Bad Hair and Suits Mar the Usual Handsome Male Leads at Tod’s Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2019 by ockoalaMay 24, 2019
Two men in stylish suits at event.

The tagline for the Tod’s event in Seoul this week was “No_Code” but it may as well be “No_Style”. I dunno what’s gotten into the male stars in attendance but imma give them all a hard pass when I laid eyes on the lot. There was so much fugly hair on heads and plenty of equally fugly suits whether in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jasper Liu, Ji Soo, Joo Ji Hoon, Lee Dong Wook, Yunho

First Stills From Season 2 of Netflix Zombie Sageuk Kingdom

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 4, 2019
Samurai figure holding a drawn sword.

The undead are still roaming Joseon Korea at the end of the first season of Netflix K-drama Kingdom, and in fact are getting closer to a widespread attack. The short six-episodes was an appetizer masquerading as a full season, and the corrupt powers that tried to resurrect a dead king to use as a puppet inadvertently creating patient zero of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon, Kingdom

Joo Ji Hoon Lounges and Snacks by the Beach for New Arena Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 23, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 23, 2019
Man in denim jacket poses by ocean.

If there is ever a K-ent comeback story more affirming that Joo Ji Hoon I’ve yet to see it, but then again he really had some luck coupled with copious amounts of hard work. Ten years ago in 2009 he was arrest for marijuana use and his sky rocketing career after Goong (Princess Hours) and Mawang (The Devil) ground to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon

The Well-dressed Cast of MBC Drama Item Hold Press Conference Ahead of Monday Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 10, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2019
"Group of six people at an event."

If all else fails with MBC Mon-Tues drama Item, at least the entire cast showed up at the press conference dressed to impress. I was legit bowled over by every single main cast member dressing for the occasion, with male lead Joo Ji Hoon even going above and beyond and bringing actual style to the proceedings. I LOVE his soft … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

MBC Supernatural Procedural Drama Item Looks Tense and Exciting in New Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
Three dramatic characters in a promotional poster.

While the big three networks got roundly walloped last year by the all the cable networks in ratings and critical acclaim, 2019 is a fresh year and who knows if a resurgence is coming. I have solid hopes with MBC Mon-Tues drama Item premiering next week on February 11th, taking a supernatural element fused with a procedural that has been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

Netflix Zombie Sageuk Drama Kingdom Premieres to Great Reviews and Readies for Season 2 Filming

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2019
"Various character posters for a Netflix series."

Netflix premiered the 6-episode K-drama Kingdom this past weekend and I devoured it much like the zombie hordes in the story. It was riveting and fast-paced, and the short 6-episodes flew by ending with a helluva cliffhanger. Thankfully the second season has been green lit with screenwriter Kim Eun Hee also of Signal fame having finished her scripts already in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Joo Ji Hoon, Kingdom, Ryu Seung Ryong

Zombies Run Amok in Second Scary Tense Teaser for Netflix Drama Kingdom

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 3, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2019
"Various character posters for a Netflix series."

I thought I would be all zombie-d out by now with a surfeit of zombie shows from Hollywood to Asia but it appears I have the appetite for one more, namely the upcoming Netflix 8-episode drama Kingdom. Adapted from a manhwa by the screenwriter Kim Eun Hee of Signal, 3 Days, and Sign, the story revolves around Joo Ji Hoon‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bao Doo Na, Joo Ji Hoon, Kingdom, Ryu Seung Ryong

MBC Supernatural Investigation Drama Item Releases Thrilling and Tense Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 3, 2019
Man in a suit looking over his shoulder.

I was late to the blockbuster two-part fantasy movie Along With the Gods, binging both part 1 and 2 last week so now I’m on a Joo Ji Hoon kick. He held his own opposite his A-list top male leads and now I’m keen to see if he can kick start life back into the prime time ratings for MBC … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

First Character Posters of Joo Ji Hoon, Jin Se Yeon, and Kim Kang Woo for MBC Mon-Tues Drama Item

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 29, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 29, 2018
Man in a suit looking over his shoulder.

K-actor Joo Ji Hoon doesn’t get as much drama recognition in 2018 among the viewers but from the film side he was involved in the three highest grossing Korean movies of the last twelve months. The two fun and fantastical Along With the Gods movies and The Spy Gone North, and sure he was playing supporting roles to A-listers like … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

Jo In Sung, Park Bo Young Lead Winners of the 2018 KCA Consumer Choice Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 18, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 17, 2018
Smiling couple making peace signs together.

This is kinda a random award but apparently it’s the 23rd year of it so go figure. The 2018 KCA (Korean Consumer Association) Consumer Day Awards took place in Seoul this week with winners from the drama, movie, and music industries. Notable winners include Jo In Sung and his good friend and also dream actress to work with Park Bo … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Choi Soo Jung, Ha Jung Woo, Jo In Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, Park Min Young, Song Seung Heon, UEE

Ma Dong Seok, Ha Jung Woo, and Lee Byung Hun Top 2018 Gallup Poll of Most Popular Film Actors

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 13, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 12, 2018

With the close of 2018 looming the polls are starting to reference the entire year and Gallup just released the most popular film actors as voted by the South Korean audiences for the year. Topping the list is everyone’s favorite tough guy Ma Dong Seok in first place, followed by perennial top film actor Ha Jung Woo with Lee Byung … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Ha Jung Woo, Hwang Jung Min, Jo In Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Byung Hun, Ma Dong Seok, Song Kang Ho, Yoo Hae Jin

Joo Ji Hoon Investigates Supernatural Things in MBC Mon-Tues Drama Item

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 12, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 11, 2018
Dramatic scenes from a TV show trailer.

The prime time dramas are jumping into the supernatural realm that cable dramas have done so well in recent years, the horror/possession/creepy dramas that when done well are so gripping. MBC is teeing up for Mon-Tues in early 2019 the supernatural investigative drama Item starring Joo Ji Hoon and Jin Se Yeon with the screenwriter of Save Me and the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon

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