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Nam Joo Hyuk Also Turns Down Come and Hug Me After Suzy Declines

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 24, 2018 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2018
Young man in a white turtleneck sweater.

Nam Joo Hyuk is one of those faces I could stare at for a long time, it’s manly and beautiful at the same time and has slight breaks in symmetry to male for an artist’s dissection. Too bad he’s so behind at being a good actor, with more than half a dozen dramas under his belt, with two being the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Come and Hug Me, Nam Joo Hyuk

MBC Offers Suzy and Nam Joo Hyuk Lead Roles in Upcoming Drama Come and Hug Me

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 30, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 30, 2018
Two young celebrities posing for photos.

  LOLOLOLOLOL OMG I CAN’T EVEN! Sorry for the all caps but this drama casting is either a joke or some casting brain trust at a production company is blind and unable to assess acting ability with this extended offer. K-ent is reporting that MBC has offered Suzy and Nam Joo Hyuk leads for its upcoming drama called Come and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Nam Joo Hyuk, Suzy

Good Friends and K-ent Rising Male Drama Leads Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk Vogue it Up After 2017 MAMA

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2017
Two stylish men wearing formal attire.

A good bromance is even better when it consistently feeds goodies to fans. Rising young Korean actors Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk are doing their best to walk in the two decades long bromance friendship steps of top Korean movie stars Jung Woo Sung and Lee Jung Jae, showcasing a guy friendship whilst supporting each other’s burgeoning careers. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Ji Soo, Nam Joo Hyuk

Lee Young Ae and Song Joong Ki Lead Big Name K-star Appearances at 2017 MAMA

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2017
Collage of various contemporary Asian celebrities.

Keep you eyes peeled on November 25th for the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), the latest spectacle put on by music network Mnet to further promote Hallyu pop and entertainment. I’m guessing big K-pop winners are likely the big names this year with BTS, EXO, TWICE, and others, but also making appearances as presenters are plenty of famous Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Ji Soo, Kim Jae Wook, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Bun Soo, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Young Ae, Nam Joo Hyuk, Song Ji Hyo, Song Joong Ki

Cast of Half-baked Drama Adaptation of Bride of the Water God Attend Wrap Party

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 24, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 23, 2017
Group of four stylish individuals outdoors.

Lightning in a bottle is impossible to replicate and even trying something similar in genre is a risky move to make the comparisons all the more stark. tvN finished airing the K-drama adaptation of fantasy manhwa Bride of the Water God this week and the entire thing went down like me munching on a bag of somewhat stale potato chips … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Weightlifting Fairy Dating Costars Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung Confirm Breakup

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 18, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2017
Young couple gazing at each other outdoors.

Sigh, it sucks to have one happy dating news followed by one sad breakup news in the same week, especially since both sets of romances were the on set reel to real drama fan shipping types. Cult favorite K-drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo leads Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung have confirmed their breakup after about 6 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

K-ent Remarks on tvN Drama Trend of Male Leads with Godly Abilities Taking Over for Chaebol Types

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2017
Two male actors smiling at events.

The Korean media has noted the similarity of recently premiered tvN’s Bride of the Water God with the network’s last big hit drama Goblin, namely on the trend of creating powerful male leads with godly abilities and good looks. OSEN recently wrote about how the cable network is leading the charge with what may become a trend in male leads … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Goblin, Gong Yoo, Nam Joo Hyuk

Nam Joo Hyuk Trades in Laughable Fantasy for Modern Good Looks in New Stills and Preview for Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Four characters in distinct styles and settings.

Nam Joo Hyuk was one of those who made it out alright in the hot mess K-drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, looking a dash more modern as the 13th prince but still suitably decked out. He should be the most relieved that the upcoming drama adaption of manhwa Bride of the Water God moved the setting from the fantasy … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Bride of the Water God Releases Moody Drama Poster Contrasting with Slapstick Episode 1 Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2017 by ockoalaJune 24, 2017
Fantasy drama poster featuring four characters.

Talk about whiplash in moods as the first group drama poster for Bride of the Water God arrives followed by a completely different tonal one for the episode 1 preview teaser. It’s like the static posing of the cast promises a dark ethereal gothic drama but then the viewer watches the episode 1 preview full of straight up humor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Top K-Stars Attend Chanel Exhibit at the D-Museum in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2017 by ockoalaJune 22, 2017
Four women in stylish outfits at event.

Another high end couture media event in Seoul and another reason for the fashion conscious Koreans stars to don their brand outfits out for a strut. This time it was the Chanel exhibition titled Mademoiselle Prive held at the D-Museum. Because K-stars can and often do dress oddly, and high end couture also can and often is designed oddly (also … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged CL, G-Dragon, Han Ye Ri, Han Ye Seul, Jennie, Ji Chang Wook, Jung Ryeo Won, Lee Je Hoon, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Shin Hye, Taeyang, Yoona

First Drama Poster for Bride of the Water Has Nam Joo Hyuk Cradling His Damsel Shin Se Kyung

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 20, 2017 by ockoalaJune 19, 2017
Romantic embrace between two characters.

The first official drama poster is out for tvN fantasy drama Bride of the Water God and lordy does it amp up all the swoony romance elements. There’s the water god Nam Joo Hyuk holding his bride Shin Se Kyung in a dip position, with her enviable clavicles on display thanks to an off the shoulder lace dress. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Nam Joo Hyuk Shows Off his Powers to His Bride of the Water God Shin Se Kyung

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 19, 2017 by ockoalaJune 18, 2017
Romantic moment between two young adults.

There’s quite playful vibe in the central romance in the K-drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God. In all the OTP previews so far, even when it tries to be uber romantic I sense the leads being young with a glimmer of curiosity in their interactions. That bodes well because I like Shin Se Kyung the best when she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

The Drama Cast of Bride of the Water God Goes All White for Poster Shoot

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 17, 2017 by ockoalaJune 17, 2017
Group of five people in a green field.

  Whatever the quality ends up being with the drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God, it’s looking like the drama has enough fan base and the cast buzzworthy to bring in the viewership curious to check it out. I guess casting idols and younger leads has that upside, and I for one am genuinely interested to see how … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

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