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Yun Zhong Ge Chapter 5: Stars On The Ground

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2012

Reading Yun Zhong Ge, the devil is in the details and the conversations. So many shifts of expression, passing glances, things not said, which add layer upon layer to this story. My Ling gege finally makes his first adult appearance in this chapter, but sadly he doesn’t get to meet up with his Yun Ge yet. This chapter is just … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

Rooftop Prince Releases Character Descriptions in English and Third Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2012

Come to me, my pretties. Don’t worry, I won’t bite. I’ll just paw you to my heart’s delight. Grah, having to wait an entire week for the premiere of Rooftop Prince just chafes. Especially since it’s all due to MoonSun, as if I’m not already annoyed to the nines with that silly dully excuse of a sageuk. RP, on the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Yumi, Lee Tae Sung, Micky Yoochun, Rooftop Prince

Yoo Seung Ho Goes From Boy to Man with Upcoming Kiss in Operation Proposal

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 13, 2012 by ockoalaNovember 24, 2012

You know you are a certified romantic drama leading man when you deliver your first real kiss scene. The kind where mouths that actually move, maybe some tongue, but definitely both sides are into it. Former child actor extraordinaire Yoo Seung Ho has officially hit that milestone, with the coming episode 11 of Operation Proposal already getting press over the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, My Loves | Tagged Operation Proposal, Park Eun Bin, Yoo Seung Ho

Da Mo Yao Chapter 33: Deadly Plot

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2012

Awwww, I finally get to use a picture of Jiu Ye with Yu Er. Too bad it’s due to some bad stuff befalling Yu Er that (1) she sorta brought on herself because she couldn’t look the other way, and (2) might be more deadly and devious than she ever considered. I think this is the chapter of Da Mo … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Da Mo Yao

Roy Qiu Allegedly Dating Tang Yan as the Press Unearths New Evidence

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 12, 2012

Since news broke last week that Roy Qiu had a picture of Tang Yan in his race car as his good luck goddess, a slew of inside sources and sleuthing have emerged to pretty much confirm that the two are likely dating. And have been dating for the past year. Awww, another real life couple have emerged for the RL-shipping … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Roy Qiu, Tang Yan

Lee Min Ho and Yoona are Fierce and Fit for Eider Sports

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 12, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 11, 2012

Anyone missing some Lee Min Ho? I don’t mean the hot new one that is about to cute-me-to-death in Rooftop Prince, but the original flavor Lee Min Ho. Oh yeah, and Yoona as well, because the come as a package for the latest set of Eider sportswear pictures. I actually like these more than the previous ones since Yoona’s is switching it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Min Ho, Yoona

Koala Absolutely and Positively Adores the Alterna-ship in Fondant Garden

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 11, 2012

I remain completely enamored of Fondant Garden. Aside from Park Jung Min, who actually isn’t all that bad either, the other three leads are just wonderful to watch. I like the characters and their relationships, and the story and execution is progressing so smoothly that I don’t feel bored or annoyed. But what’s fueling my rabid love for this drama … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Fondant Garden, Jian Man Shu, Kingone Wang

Da Mo Yao and Yun Zhong Ge Character Descriptions

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2012

Okay, okay, I’ve decided to be super nice today. Here’s a quick character guide to the folks in Da Mo Yao and its somewhat sequel Yun Zhong Ge. I’ve kept it short and sweet, since discussing each character too much gives away plot points that might not otherwise be as clear. While DMY was pretty straightforward on who are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Da Mo Yao, Yun Zhong Ge

Absolute Boyfriend with Jiro Wang and Gu Hye Sun to Air After Skip Beat

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 11, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 10, 2012

I feel like I’m doing a public service announcement, since I’m not interested in Absolute Boyfriend, the TW-version of the manga Zettai Kareshi, but I figure someone out there might be. The drama, starring Gu Hye Sun and Jiro Wang, has landed the air date on GTV following the end of Skip Beat. So GTV is following up one J-manga … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Absolute Boyfriend, Gu Hye Sun, Jiro Wang

Yun Zhong Ge Chapter 4: Show Outside A Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 10, 2012

So I also got my third main male lead cast, Huang Xiaoming as Liu Bing Yi (aka Liu Xun). His tendency to over-emote with the crazy eyes will definitely come in handy in the latter half of this novel. But I think his arrogance and carefree vibe is perfect for Liu Bing Yi. I confess that the first time I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

Da Mo Yao Chapter 32: Poisoned

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 10, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2012

Gosh, everyone is so worried about Yu Er now that Huo Qu Bing is off to war. I can’t say that Li Yan isn’t up to her tricks, but I can say everything is always more complicated than just simply that. Yu Er doesn’t have one enemy, she has many, and likely her enemies are also fighting each other. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Da Mo Yao

The King 2 Hearts Holds Press Conference and Releases Five-Minute Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2012

Presenting the press conference for The King 2 Hearts, where puppy has gone back to being a puppy. Lee Seung Gi in a frumpy ill-fitting suit and a fuddy hairstyle once again returns to his cute boyish incarnation. Ha Ji Won has visibly lost weight to play this role, but she still looks healthy, and her figure is insane in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, The King 2 Hearts

Hu Ge and Liu Shi Shi are Modern and Gorgeous in Latest Magazine Spreads

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 9, 2012

I always like to start off with the good stuff. The latest magazine shoots for Hu Ge and Liu Shi Shi are just too beautiful for me not to share. Especially since Shi Shi’s are all taken in Paris last week when she went there to attend some fashion shows and other couture related good stuff. I think they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi

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