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K-actor Childhood Photos Show Progression into Hallyu Stars of Today From Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Ji Chang Wook, and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2020
Childhood photos leading to famous actors.

Come one, come all, come get all your oppa and dongsaeng childhood pictures galore and marvel at how everyone grew up into the hotties we know today. It’s impossible to deny that many a K-actress got some surgical help to become the current day beauties so it’s safer to marvel at the men of South Korean entertainment that have parlayed … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Im Shi Wan, Ji Chang Wook, Jo Jung Seok, Jung Hae In, Kang Dong Won, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Bum, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Seo In Guk, Seo Kang Joon, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Woo Do Hwan, Yoo Seung Ho

Major DCInside Rumor that Lee Jong Seok and Song Hye Kyo Will Star in Next Hong Sisters K-drama in 2021 Titled Shining Ambition

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2020 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2020
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Take it with a grain of salt but DCInside has been a veritable treasure trove of early casting news for the last decade and I always take note of the spoilers from the forum. A list of rumored/in the works K-dramas of 2021 leaked last week and the most exciting news is hearing Song Hye Kyo and Lee Jong Seok … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong sisters, Lee Jong Seok, Song Hye Kyo

Netizens Have Fun with Top K-ent Actors and Idols with Face Swap App Turning into Beautiful Women

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2020 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2020
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Okay, the title may be a bit misleading because not every handsome/charming Korean actor and idol could be considered beautiful if they were turned into women versions. The popular face changing app that swaps genders is all the rage last month and while some stars have actual female dopplegangers, namely V from BTS looks just like Suzy and Cha Eun … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Cha Eun Woo, Gong Yoo, Heechul, Ji Chang Wook, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, L, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Seo Kang Joon, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon

Kim Soo Hyun and Hyun Bin Top the 2020 Highest Paid Korean Actors in Television

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2020 by ockoalaJune 29, 2020
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This list will likely change heading into 2021 but for now we’re in 2020 so let’s take a look at who among the K-actors is leading the bankability and raking in the dough on K-drama land. Kim Soo Hyun comes back from military service and immediately resumed the top spot as the highest paid actor in television with $85,000 USD … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Ji Chang Wook, Jo In Sung, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In

Lee Jong Seok Greets Fans on SNS on March 31, 2020 as the 10th Anniversary of His Debut

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2020 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2020
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K-actor Lee Jong Seok had one of the fastest acting career rises I’ve seen firsthand and that’s reinforced when his first update on SNS since enlisting in the military a year ago March when he posted about his debut anniversary. Lee Jong Seok debuted on March 31, 2010 so this year on March 31, 2020 its his 10 year anniversary. … Continue reading →

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K-ent Reporting that Lee Jong Seok is Dating Former Hello Venus Member Turned Actress Kwon Nara

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2019 by ockoalaAugust 1, 2019
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This is an unexpected mid-summer surprise dating news! K-ent is reporting that actor Lee Jong Seok, who is currently enlisted in the military doing public service duty due to a prior physical injury, is dating idol-turned-actress Kwon Nara. I had to Google her and found out that she was formerly a member of sexy idol girl group Hello Venus and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kwon Nara, Lee Jong Seok

Korean Government Poll of Overseas Hallyu Viewers Puts Lee Min Ho, BTS, Mr. Sunshine, and Train to Busan Top of Respective Categories

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 28, 2019
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Consider me surprised and impressed that a poll conducted recently landed an actor currently in military service on the top of the list. South Korean government recently polled 16 overseas country viewers interested in Hallyu on their favorites in the categories of stars, idols, dramas, and movies. Lee Min Ho was the number 1 pick in the stars category followed … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged BTS, Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, Gong Yoo, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Mr. Sunshine, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki, Train to Busan

Lee Jong Seok Confirms Military Enlistment on March 8th and Drops 1st Look Pictorial to Promote Romance is a Bonus Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 26, 2019
Young man sitting in stylish casual outfit.

After a few possible enlistment dates bandied about in the past year, it’s finally time to say auf wiedersehen to actor Lee Jong Seok who is confirmed to head to the military next week on March 8th. He’s leaving on a solid career note with the well-received tvN rom-com Romance is a Bonus Book, and having the chance to work with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

After 6 episodes tvN Sat-Sun Drama Romance is a Bonus Book Stays Steady in 4%-5% Ratings with Positive Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 11, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 10, 2019
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K-actor Lee Jong Seok‘s last few dramas were all with leading ladies I really liked with Pinocchio, W: Two Worlds, and While You Were Sleeping, hence my doubled desire to watch those dramas. With his most recent tvN Sat-Sun drama Romance is a Bonus Book, I’m so meh with Lee Na Young that I tried to hype myself up to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young, Romance is a Bonus Book

tvN Sat-Sun Drama Romance is a Bonus Book Gets Solid Premiere Ratings of 4.280% and Really Positive Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2019
Group of people beside colorful book spines.

I wasn’t rooting for this drama to succeed or fail, I just wanted it to be good and it looks like after the first episode it may just attain ratings success and be a good drama. tvN premiered book-centric rom-com Romance is a Bonus Book this Sat, taking over from the higher profile Memories of Alhambra which ended on a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young

Lee Jong Seok and Lee Na Young Put on their Rom-com Hats as tvN Romance is a Bonus Book Premieres this Weekend

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2019
Two characters in a cozy library setting.

When I watched the long 5-minute preview for tvN Sat-Sun drama Romance is a Bonus Book (Romance Supplement), I got a weird sense of deja vu that I’ve seen this all before. It’s a bit like male lead Lee Jong Seok encountered in his last drama While You Were Sleeping, trying to place all the where did I see it … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young, Romance is a Bonus Book

Romance is a Bonus Book Features Entire Cast on Book Jacket Spines Along with Cute Dancing Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 15, 2019
Two people embracing in cozy sweaters.

Upcoming tvN Sat-Sun drama Romance is a Bonus Book (Romance Supplement) is really playing up its literary roots. From the first couple’s posters with leads Lee Jong Seok and Lee Na Young hiding behind books both big and normal sized, the work place romance between a publisher and writer dances between the pages of literary touches. The latest full cast … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Lee Na Young, Romance is a Bonus Book

Lee Jong Seok and Lee Na Young Display Couple Vibes in New Poster for Romance is a Bonus Book

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 9, 2019 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2019
Two people embracing in cozy sweaters.

K-actor Lee Jong Seok has stated in an interview that Lee Na Young is his ideal costar and that dream to act with her is coming true with their upcoming tvN drama Romance is a Bonus Book (Romance Supplement). I didn’t think they would look good together and yet all the promos show them with a couple face, i.e. they … Continue reading →

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