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Pensive Kang Ha Neul for Grazia Magazine on Cusp of Military Enlistment

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 8, 2017
Young man with a contemplative expression.

It’s a little over a month away for actor Kang Ha Neul‘s upcoming military enlistment on September 11, 2017, giving him time to promote his cop caper movie Midnight Runners with costar Park Seo Joon but having him drop out of upcoming drama sequel Bad Guys 2. He’s been such a hard working acting presence since his breakout role in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kang Ha Neul | 6 Replies

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 | 15 Replies

Kang Ha Neul Confirms Sept 11 Military Enlistment and Puts on Bromance Show with Park Seo Joon Promoting Cop Caper Movie Midnight Runners

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 22, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 22, 2017
Two smiling men in police uniforms shaking hands.

One aspect of the Korean mandatory military service is the male bonding of all enlisted, with plenty of life long friendships formed through shared experiences. If that’s the case I’m rather sad that K-actor Kang Na Neul just confirmed his enlistment date for September 11th of this year, but he won’t be going with his recent movie costar Park Seo … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Park Seo Joon | 4 Replies

Attendees at VIP Movie Premiere of Battleship Island Reach Stratospheric Levels of Star Gazing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 20, 2017
Cast of a film at promotional event.

There may be a new standard in quality and quantity of star attendees to the VIP movie premiere of period war escape movie Battleship Island. I saw one of my faves Yoo Seung Ho trading his ruler period garb for comfy movie clothes to attend and clicking on the link turned up a smorgasbord Vegas feast of Korean stars going … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Battleship Island, BoA, Gong Hyo Jin, Hwang Jung Min, Jang Dong Gun, Joo Jin Mo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Min Jung, Park Bo Gum, Park Shi Yeon, Park Sung Woong, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon, Song Ye Jin, Sung Yuri, Yoo Ji Tae, Yoo Seung Ho | 20 Replies

Penultimate Episode of K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Hits 9% Ratings and More Frustrating Narrative Angst

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2016
Couple sharing a moment in falling snow.

I’m at wits end when it comes to K-Bu Bu Jing Xin, this drama has definitely taken me on a roller coaster of ride and mostly in unsatisfying ways. It kept me hooked but more like a bender for bad for my health junk food. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo wraps up this week with Tuesday’s final episode 20, but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 50 Replies

Team 4 or or Team 8 as K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Hits Midpoint Airing

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2016
Three characters in traditional attire, romantic drama.

The K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin hit the halfway mark this week so there’s been more than enough acting and story to gauge the audience preferences. By midway through BBJX it was clear who was firmly on Team 4th Prince versus Team 8th Prince, or was like me who appreciated both men for their love of Ruo Xi but … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 136 Replies

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Sets Fastest Record by Breaking 300 Million Views in 3 Days on China’s Youku

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 1, 2016
Couple gazing intensely at each other.

The disappointing Korean domestic premiere ratings for the first three episodes of K-adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin may take a herculean effort on the production team to reverse. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) is mired in just 7% ratings but there’s good news over the strait in China where the drama has broken 300 million views is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 203 Replies

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Settles into 3rd Episode with 7.0% Ratings But Breaks 100 Million Views on Youku Streaming in 16 Hours

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 30, 2016
Dramatic portraits of a young man with long hair.

It’s time to render first opinions after giving the K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin a three episode premiere week to get the ball rolling. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) doesn’t appear to be the potential ratings winner that having such a star-studded cast and huge promotional roll out ought to bring in the viewers, the third episode only … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 154 Replies

Moonlight Drawn by Clouds Jumps in Ratings and Takes the Mon-Tues Lead Over Premiering K-Bu Bu Jing Xin

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 29, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 29, 2016
Historical drama characters and movie poster.

The showdown of the Mon-Tues sageuks has an out of the gate winner – congrats to KBS youth period drama Moonlight Drawn by Clouds for vaulting in the ratings for episode 3 this Monday and taking the runaway lead against premiering SBS rival Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo). Moonlight jumped a cool 7.5% in ratings to hit AGG … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, Park Bo Gum, Scarlet Heart | 191 Replies

K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Sets a New Record Sale Price to China and Gorgeous Cast Attends Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 26, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 26, 2016
Two people making heart shapes together.

Looks like all it took was a K-drama adapted from a popular Chinese source novel for the rumored Chinese entertainment ban on K-ent to be lifted. The K-version of Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling With Each Step) has just set a new record for highest per episode price sold to China for online broadcast – each episode sold for US … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Hong Jong Hyun, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kang Hana, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart, Seolhyun | 42 Replies

Lee Jun Ki, Kang Ha Neul, and Hong Jong Hyun Promote K-Bu Bu Jing Xin on SBS Variety Show Running Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 21, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 24, 2016
Three friends taking a selfie together.

Three out of six hotties isn’t a bad get for SBS variety show Running Man, especially if it’s three goofy and talented actors who have built up a bromance over the last six months playing onscreen brothers. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) is about to premiere on August 29th on SBS and the promo circuit is now crossing … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Hong Jong Hyun, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 19 Replies

Official Drama Posters for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Focuses on the Romance Triangle of the Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 17, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2016
Romantic tension between two characters.

Looks like the full set of drama posters is now complete for the Korean adaptation of well known Chinese time-traveling period novel Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step). Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo will premiere on SBS Mon-Tues starting August 29th, and with it all these drama posters will get plenty of limelight and for that I’m mostly … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Scarlet Heart | 12 Replies

Laughter and Thrills Aplenty in Newest Preview for K-Bu Bu Jing Xin Featuring Sprawling Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2016
Three individuals in traditional attire, laughing together.

Okay, I’m officially in love with Lee Jun Ki‘s version of 4th Prince from Bu Bu Jing Xin. I know it increases the odds for disappointment to fall for a character in advance of watching the drama but holy drama gods is he’s insanely gorgeous and dangerous in all the right sageuk male lead ways. In the newest preview for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baekhyun, Bobogyungsim: Ryeo, Bu Bu Jing Xin, IU, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jun Ki, Moon Lovers, Nam Joo Hyuk, Scarlet Heart | 89 Replies

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