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Kim Sun Ho and Shin Mina Confirmed for tvN Rom-com Drama Seaside Village ChaChaCha a Remake of the Movie Mr. Hong

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 1, 2021 by ockoalaApril 1, 2021
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Rejoice, we have a confirmed great pairing and for a rom-com to boot! After months of rumors and speculation, today Shin Mina and Kim Sun Ho have confirmed their casting for the second half of 2021 tvN romance Seaside Village ChaChaCha. Not a fan of the drama title but a mega fan of both leads, who I must say must’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Sun Ho, Mr. Hong, Seaside Village ChaChacha, Shin Mina

Shin Mina and Kim Sun Ho in Talks for Romance K-drama Mr. Hong

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 22, 2020 by ockoalaDecember 21, 2020
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I’m not sure if both stars will confirm but it’s definitely a promising pairing. K-ent is reporting that Shin Mina and Kim Sun Ho are together being courted for the K-drama remake of the rom-com movie Mr. Hong. Both are also in talks with separate other dramas, Shin Mina for I’m a Nurse, But a Human Too, and Kim Sun … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Kim Sun Ho, Mr. Hong, Shin Mina

Shin Mina Offered the Female Lead in K-drama I’m a Nurse, and a Human Too

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 10, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2020
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There is more casting news out of K-ent this week, a swap-a-roo for a medical healing genre drama. Shin Mina is in talks to headline I’m a Nurse, And a Human Too. Well of course a nurse is also a human, but the title is from a novel by a nurse discussing the travails of providing medical care but ofttimes … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Shin Mina

K-stars Donate to Disaster Relief for Devastating Flooding in South Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 5, 2020 by ockoalaAugust 5, 2020
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South Korea has been hit with the longest monsoon summer season in 7 years, with now 42 consecutive days of heavy raining leading to major flooding and landslides. As of today, 14 people have died and 1,500 are displaced from homes. On top of COVID-19, the country now has to mobilize disaster relief efforts for the impacted citizens and many … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina, Song Joong Ki, Yoo In Na, Yoo Jae Suk

Shin Mina is a Colorful Vibrant Doll for Marie Claire Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 11, 2020 by ockoalaJanuary 10, 2020
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Shin Mina has one of the most distinctive faces among her fellow K-actresses, the wide-set eyes, deep dimples, and round smile. I love her twenty year career trajectory as a rookie getting her start thanks to her pretty face and improving as an actress to the point the early days criticism are long in the rear view mirror. She’s also … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Shin Mina

K-actresses Shin Mina and Oh Na Ra Wear the Same Striking Yellow and Black Designer Dress the Same Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 14, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 13, 2019
Two women in matching yellow floral dresses.

Both women are beautiful as is so this one comes down to styling the entire package. Shin Mina attended a Roger Vivier event in Seoul wearing the brand’s new dress a dramatic mustard yellow with floral black patterns billowing dress. The same week actress Oh Na Ra donned the same dress for the press conference of new KBS drama 9.9 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Oh Na Ra, Shin Mina

Lee Byung Hun in Talks for Next Noh Hee Kyung Drama Opposite Han Ji Min and Shin Mina

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 7, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 7, 2019
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One big name leading man is passing but another one has thrown his name in the mix. Hit drama screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung‘s upcoming 2020 drama about people working for an overseas NGO initially had her reuniting with former male lead Jo In Sung after working together twice already with That Winter, the Wind Blows and It’s Okay, It’s Love. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Lee Byung Hun, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Mina

Han Ji Min and Shin Mina in Talks to Join Jo In Sung and Nam Joo Hyuk in New Screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 29, 2019 by ockoalaJuly 29, 2019
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Holy two leading actresses of the same generation for the price of one, one critically acclaimed screenwriter that it. Probably only Noh Hee Kyung can lure both Han Ji Min and Shin Mina to join her drama and it’s going to be a toss up which lady I want to have a love line with the two male leads Jo … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Shin Mina

First Stills of Lee Jung Jae and Shin Mina in jTBC Political Drama Aide

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 10, 2019 by ockoalaMay 9, 2019
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There are plenty of trendy dramas but upcoming jTBC drama Aide straddles the line of both trendy and serious. Leads Shin Mina and Lee Jung Jae are veterans yet still quite popular with their fans for a stable of great movies and dramas under their belt. The drama itself deals with Korean politics with Lee Jung Jae playing a top … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Aide, Lee Jung Jae, Shin Mina

Shin Mina Makes TV Comeback as Lee Jung Jae’s Leading Lady in Political K-drama Aide

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2019
Elegant woman in a stylish beige outfit.

The name recognition and experience upgrade in the female lead in K-drama is like switching from JV to varsity overnight. K-actress Shin Mina is confirmed to make a return to the small screen as the leading lady in the political drama Aide. It would her first K-drama in 2 years since Tomorrow With You, which was meh for me and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jung Jae, Shin Mina

Shin Mina Pretty in Pink and Purples for Holiday Marie Claire Korea Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 21, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2018
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It’s been a comparatively quiet project year for K-actress Shin Mina but she’s gearing up for her comeback with the movie Diva. The title turns into an English pun of sorts as the movie is set in the world of Diving hence she’s a diving diva har har. It’s actually a thriller after her character suffers and accident (diving?) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Shin Mina

Shin Mina Accessorizes to a Fashion Win at Cartier Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2018
Woman wearing elegant jewelry at event.

Most Monet paintings look great from a distance but a mess of strokes and colors up close, and in the case of K-actress Shin Mina at this week’s Cartier brand event on Seoul it’s the opposite. The picture above is lovely as it focuses on her expressive and unique face framed exquisitely with a matching set of turquoise, dark blue, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Shin Mina

Shin Mina and Ha Jung Woo Pull Off Nearly Identical Outfits at the Cartier Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2017
Smiling woman in stylish brown coat.

I don’t recall ever seeing different gender stars wear the exact same outfit at a fashion event, and the first it happens both look great! It must be their star power, that of Shin Mina and Ha Jung Woo attending the Cartier winter launch in Seoul and wearing identical all black outfit underneath the same camel color coat with slight … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ha Jung Woo, Shin Mina

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