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Joseon Zombie Sageuk Kingdom Releases Riveting Official Drama Poster

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2018
Man holding a sword, zombie imagery in background.

The second to arrive on the Joseon zombie genre has a middle height hurdle to vault to be the better of the two, and honestly I think it will based on the production scope. Netflix drama Kingdom will air in January 2019, a few months after the K-movie Rampant (Outbreak) with Hyun Bin and Jang Dong Gun dealt with the same … Continue reading →

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

Lee Sung Min, Han Ji Min, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Joo Ji Hoon Take Home 2018 Korean Film Critic Acting Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2018
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Another K-awards ceremony came and went and this one was decided low key being from the Korean Film Critics Association but the winners merit a mention. It’s pretty serendipitous and likely a good sign that upcoming K-drama Brilliant costars Han Ji Min and Nam Joo Hyuk were winners, her as Best Actress for Miss Baek and him as Best New Actor … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Han Ji Min, Joo Ji Hoon, Lee Sung Min, Nam Joo Hyuk

Netflix K-drama Kingdom Drops Tense and Thrilling First Stills and Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2018
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There are two sageuk zombie projects slated for year end 2018 and the first to arrive was the movie Rampant (Outbreak) with Hyun Bin and Jang Dong Gun which premiered first in the box office but has since then petered out and will likely net less than it’s $15 million budget domestically and will need international and streaming sales later … Continue reading →

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

2018 Seoul Awards Star-studded with Big Winners to My Ahjusshi, Mr. Sunshine, and Along with the Gods

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2018
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It’s only the 2nd year for the Seoul Awards, sponsored by Sports Seoul, but there must either be great marketing or someone knows all the A-listers because this year’s ceremony was nearly as star-studded as the prestigious Baeksang Awards. The big winners were drama My Ahjusshi for television Daesang and the counterpart went to the film The Spy Gone North. … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ha Jung Woo, Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Boa, Ji Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Hae In, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Hee Ae, Kim Nam Joo, Kim Sung Ryung, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Moon So Ri, Park Bo Young, Seohyun, Shin Hye Sun, Son Ye Jin, Won Jin Ah, Yoo Yeon Seok

Joo Ji Hoon Leads Fashionably Diverse Contingent of K-stars at Zegna Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 24, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2018
Person in stylish outfit at event.

I love me some perfectly tailored Ermenegildo Zegna for my man so I’m familiar with their classic suiting and accessories and find myself rather amused at the brand’s casual offerings. It’s time for the men to walk the brand red carpet as the ladies do it more often with plenty of hits and misses. Joo Ji Hoon was the standout … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Joo Ji Hoon, Key, Kim Young Kwang, Sehun

Joo Ji Hoon, Jin Se Yeon and Kim Kang Woo Confirmed for MBC Drama Item

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 11, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Smiling man in a patterned sweater.

I’m not ready to fully get my hopes up for MBC drama Item but it’s at 2/3rd mast now with the confirmed casting of male lead Joo Ji Hoon and Kim Kang Woo. It’s a police thriller with supernatural elements and these two are a spot on casting. But of course there still a caveat namely Jin Se Yeon has … Continue reading →

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

Jin Se Yeon in Talks for K-drama Item Opposite Joo Ji Hoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 20, 2018 by ockoalaAugust 20, 2018
Smiling woman in casual black and pink outfit.

There are actually tons of K-dramas produced each year especially with the added competition of cable channels. That means there is too many to honestly keep track of other than for the obsessive completist, which I may have been at one point but no longer. As such I totally thought these two names had never crossed paths before only to … Continue reading →

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

K-stars Collectively Awkward with Giant Phallic Lipstick at Giorgio Armani Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2018
Person in stylish dress at event backdrop.

I’m pretty sure the creative folks at couture brand Giorgio Armani, which has successfully branched out into skincare and makeup the last decade, thought through the optics of bringing a giant gold lipstick statue on the red carpet for this weekend’s beauty event in Seoul. The attendees were all dressed in Armani, and I’m guessing even the men use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Ji Suk, Kim Yoo Bin, Lee Chung Ah, Moon Ga Young

Netflix Green Lights Second Season for Kingdom Before Drama Even Airs

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2018
Three stylish individuals posing for the camera.

The confidence is high and the pockets are deep with this one. Netflix has announced a second season for original content K-drama Kingdom despite the fact that the drama just finished filming and hasn’t even aired yet. Score for the team of Joo Ji Hoon, Bae Doo Na, and Ryu Seung Ryong, and especially for screenwriter Kim Eun Hee who … Continue reading →

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

Ha Ji Won Accepts Action Thriller Drama Prometheus While Joo Ji Hoon Declines

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2018
Elegant woman with long hair and jewelry.

It’s a one in and one out in K-drama casting news today so let’s start with the news that gives drama fans something to look forward to. K-actress Ha Ji Won has confirmed her casting for upcoming big budget political action thriller drama Prometheus. It’s the story about a plan to denuclearize the Korean peninsula and the intelligence agents trying … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Prometheus

Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, and Ki Hong Lee Offered Lead Roles in Big-budget K-drama Prometheus

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 19, 2018
Two actors at a promotional event.

When I heard of this upcoming K-drama I almost keeled over from laughing too hard. I can’t even K-ent is still trying to do a tense big-budget politics and war themed drama after failing so many times prior. IRIS is probably the pinnacle of execution and a tight story line but then it had plenty of flaws, not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Ki Hong Lee

K-drama Kingdom Filming Halted as Crew Member Unexpectedly Passes Away

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 16, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 16, 2018
Two individuals posing in stylish outfits.

The bad news keeps on coming from K-drama production sets in the last month. There was the critical ladder fall accident in December of a crew member for Hwayugi who was hospitalized and suffered paralysis of the lower half. Now there is news that a 33 year old crew member on the set of pre-produced zombie sageuk drama Kingdom has … Continue reading →

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

Korean Male Stars Show Off their Height with Sexy Dorky Manner Legs

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2018
Model adjusting clothing in a studio setting.

Manner legs, or when a super tall entertainer stands in an open-legged stance to lower himself, is such a unique Korean thing. I don’t recall seeing tall stars in other entertainment industries doing the pose to adjust for height differentials in scenes or allow the make up artist to freshen things up on the set. I suppose the other industries … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Il Woo, Kim Woo Bin, Kwang Soo, Lee Seung Gi, Park Seo Joon, Taecyeon, Yoon Kyun Sang

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