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Kim Woo Bin’s Agency Posts 28th Birthday Greeting for the Actor Who Remains in Cancer Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2017
Person celebrating a birthday on stage.

I don’t track even my favorite stars birthdays and only notice when the day gets celebrated by fans as a reminder that time keeps chugging along. This particular birthday feels so melancholy and hopeful at the same time, with July 16th being K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s 28th birthday and his own agency posted a birthday greeting for the star. Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Kim Woo Bin Undergoing Chemo with Girlfriend Shin Mina Accompanying and Agency Warns Against Fake SNS Accounts

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2017 by ockoalaJune 27, 2017
Two people in portraits, smiling casually.

Everything else in life falls by the wayside in the face of a serious health scare, and currently Hallyu star Kim Woo Bin is the most high profile celebrity battling an unexpected and all too sobering battle with cancer. Kim Woo Bin has taken an indefinite and total hiatus from his entertainment career and is undergoing radiation treatment in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Kim Woo Bin Posts Playful Childhood Picture Amidst Ongoing Cancer Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2017 by ockoalaJune 11, 2017
Two images: actor and childhood photo side by side.

Battling a disease is never easy and the patient must undergo the mental and physical challenge all along. If lucky family and friends will be alongside for support, but sometimes it’s hard to be alongside for the anxiety but not getting any updates. Hallyu star Kim Woo Bin has been undergoing treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer, one of the rarer types of … Continue reading →

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K-movie Wiretap Delays Filming for Male Lead Kim Woo Bin to Undergo Intensive Cancer Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2017 by ockoalaMay 25, 2017
Man in denim shirt stands by bus.

I’m never going to make fun of K-drama’s penchant for noise bleeds to indicate working too hard or closeted illness, because that’s exactly what led Kim Woo Bin to get a physical which diagnosed his ealry stage nasopharyngeal cancer. Hallyu actor Kim Woo Bin was prepping for the start of filming on his next movie the thriller Wiretap when he … Continue reading →

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Kim Woo Bin Diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Cancer and Starts Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2017 by ockoalaMay 24, 2017
Person sitting by a window with dog.

I don’t even have words for this surreal and truly upsetting K-ent breaking news story – Hallyu model-turned-actor Kim Woo Bin has been diagnosed with cancer and has halted his activities to start treatment. It’s shocking to hear that at 27 years old Kim Woo Bin is suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer, but luckily it’s just in the early stages which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Still Dating K-couple Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina Spotted on a Thailand Vacation Date

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 4, 2017 by ockoalaMay 3, 2017
Celebrity images: male actor and female model.

News that top K-star dating couple Lee Min Ho and Suzy threw a party with close friends to celebrate their two year anniversary was a nice reminder that even the most high profile scrutinized celeb relationships can work. Not that those two are getting married but even hitting a two year anniversary is worth celebrating especially under the harsh light … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Kim Woo Bin Starts 2017 Off Right with Sold Out Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 12, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 11, 2017
Event highlights featuring a performing artist.

I’ve got no regrets over Kim Woo Bin‘s last drama Uncontrollably Fond, the pre-produced high profile KBS drama last summer costarring Suzy and written by famed screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee. The last two episodes made it for me, redeemed the previous eighteen episodes filled with nuggets of goodness wrapped in inconsistent wrapping. To this day I can rewatch the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Musings | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Lee Jong Seok Nails Throwback Thursday in New Pics with Kim Woo Bin and Lee Bo Young

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2016 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2016
Two people taking selfies together, smiling.

It’s a double header for this Throwback Thursday nostalgia, both courtesy of my cutie Lee Jong Seok. It’s yet early for any more news on his upcoming 2017 K-drama While You Were Sleeping with Suzy, but he’s spending the down time this holiday season hanging out with friends and former costars. Lee Jong Seok hung out with his School 2013 … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Lee Jong Seok, Park Bo Young, Yoon Sang Hyun

Samsonite Red Cobbles Together Odd Couple Kim Woo Bin and Kim Yoo Jung for Fall 2016 Ad Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 27, 2016
Models showcasing stylish backpacks in fashion photoshoot.

I thought pairing up Kim Woo Bin and Kim So Hyun was weird enough for last year’s Domino’s pizza ad campaign in South Korea, and now here comes yet another strange set up of Samsonite Red bags using Kim Woo Bin with Kim Yoo Jung to shill luggage. Kim Woo Bin looked like a predator around Kim So Hyun, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung

K-stars Attend Seoul Premiere of Hollywood Movie The Magnificent Seven Costarring Lee Byung Hun

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2016
Actors at a film premiere event.

The summer blockbuster movie season has wrapped and Korean entertainment found worldwide glory with the hit zombie on trains thriller Train to Busan. Starting off the fall season an old school Western movie The Magnificent Seven which had an early one week premiere in Korea thanks to having Korean movie actor Lee Byung Hun in the cast. The movie brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Goo, Junho, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Min Jung, Sohee, Sooyoung

Cast Thanks Fans as Uncontrollably Fond Ends with a Stirring Conclusion of Tears and Smiles

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2016
Collage of characters in various scenes.

A great and satisfying ending for a drama affects me way more than an impressive start, it’s the last thing to cross my eyes and mind and with it the lingering effects leave a swelling crescendo. KBS Wed-Thurs drama Uncontrollably Fond ended its 20-episode run today, with an ending that was narratively expected but an emotional payoff way better than … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Joo Eun, Im Joo Hwan, Kim Woo Bin, Suzy, Uncontrollably Fond

Kim Woo Bin Brings His Model Roots Back in September Elle Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 18, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 17, 2016
Young man sitting thoughtfully on a chair.

With Uncontrollably Fond headed into the last arc of its run, my feelings for leading man Kim Woo Bin has finally settled on a definitive opinion. This drama is a slow simmering burn and has hit my expectations but not exceeded it. I was excited prior to its airing but controlled in that excitement because unbridled and unfettered enthusiasm is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim So Hyun Top the Moolmang K-star Internet Power Rankings for July 2016

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2016
Ranking of popular Korean actors and actresses.

Korean buzz site Moolmang has been doing entertainment internet power rankings for awhile and the latest July issue is interesting enough as a current pulse taking snapshot to merit a post. The site ranks popularity/buzz based on the number of searches, number of listed about, number of listed on, number of vote obtained, hits on profile page, and hits on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jun Ki, Park Shin Hye, Seo Hyun Jin, So Ji Sub, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

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