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Second Trailer Released for Black and White the Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2011

You can call me a hater, or just annoyed my Zai Zai isn’t in this thing so I’m slapping on the pre-release critical eye, but I don’t think it’s a secret that I’m one of the biggest fans of Black & White the drama out there. So when every little tidbit I’ve seen about the upcoming B&W movie makes me … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Black & White, Ivy Chen, Mark Chao

Padam Padam with Jung Woo Sung and Han Ji Min Releases Brilliant Five-minute Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2011

I am officially slavering like a dog over a new bacon flavored bone for the upcoming jTBC cable drama Padam Padam: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeat. Forget my Jung Woo Sung being the lead, or cute with newfounded cheekbones Kim Bum playing an angel of sorts, or even suddenly full of attitude and strangely alluring Han Ji Min … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jung Woo Sung, Kim Bum, Padam Padam

Song Joong Ki Holds Fan Meeting in Tokyo for his Lucky Japanese Fans

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2011

Hot on the heels of Kang Ji Hwan holding his Japanese fan meeting, Song Joong Ki was also there this past weekend holding a more intimate gathering with his fans in Tokyo. So intimate, he managed to shake hands with every single fan who attended. O__O So. Jealous. The Japanese fans get the best stuff, whilst we elsewhere suffer. Joong … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Written and Video Preview for Episode 15 of Man of Honor

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2011

You all must watch this preview for Man of Honor episode 15. Forget everything else and just forward to the last 15 seconds. Trust me, you’ll thank me later. Seeing what In Woo’s dad has up to sleeve (instead of offing Jae In, he’ll use her existence to his advantage) might actually be the kicker this drama needs to ramp … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Man of Honor

First Official Trailer for Xing Ming Shi Ye with Nicky Wu and Wallace Huo

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 9, 2015

Nicky Wu and Wallace Huo just wrapped their upcoming period detective drama Xing Ming Shi Ye and the production has released an official preview and behind-the-scenes look at the drama. It’s got a dash of CSI, some bromance, and plenty of love triangle angst to go around considering I just saw Nicky crash Wallace’s character’s wedding and steal the bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Nicky Wu, Wallace Huo, Xing Ming Shi Ye

Taiwan Media Gathers More Confirmation that Rainie Yang and Sunny Wang Are Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2011

What a difference a big mouth makes. Just days after rumors went fursploding about Rainie Yang and Sunny Wang heading to NYC together on the same flight, the flurry of eyewitness sightings and blabbermouths have pretty much confirmed they ARE in fact dating and went to the US together for Thanksgiving. They were spotted at Kansai airport awaiting their transit … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Rainie Yang, Sunny Wang

A Look at the Spectacular Fashion in Material Queen

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2011 by ockoalaDecember 19, 2011

I make no excuses for raving about Material Queen when it first premiered, waxing in recap after recap about its merits both superficial (its breathtakingly gorgeous) and substantive (tightly plotted story with exhilarating character development). So when it hit a huge plot ditch in episodes 10-11, I took a break from recapping it hoping it would regain its footing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, TW & C dramas | Tagged Lynn Xiong, Material Queen

Kang Ji Hwan Holds Fan Meeting in Japan

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2011

Kang Ji Hwan has been busy filming the upcoming movie Detective Cha with Sung Yuri, but this week he took time off to fly to Japan for his long-schedule fan meetings. He’s been laying low since finishing Lie to Me in early July, so I’m always happy to see new pictures of him. For his fan meeting, Ji Hwan prepared … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kang Ji Hwan

Preview for Episode 16 of Office Girls

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2011

Episode 15 of Office Girls started off with a big hammer. The big hammer of cuuuuuute, which proceeded to bonk me over the head repeatedly until I was dizzy and disoriented. The entire episode was wonderful, light and sweet without being cloying or pointless, but the first scene between Zi Qi and Xing Ren set the stage perfectly for what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Office Girls

Wonderful Radio with Lee Min Jung and Lee Jung Jin Releases First Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2011

The upcoming K-movie Wonderful Radio (also called Love On Air) has a confirmed February 2012 release date, and with it comes the first trailer for the cute rom-com starring Lee Min Jung and Lee Jung Jin. Watching the trailer, the movie looks like it could be sweet and entertaining, but I’m not quite feeling the hook yet. I saw a … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Lee Jung Jin, Lee Min Jung, Wonderful Radio

Red Carpet Pictures from the 2011 Golden Horse Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2011

Taiwan’s most prestigious awards show came and went, and thankfully the results caused no sputtering outrage and mud flinging the way the Golden Bells did last month. Last night’s Golden Horse Awards was a rather muted affair, with some viewers not terribly impressed with the star quality of the nominees and attendees compared to other years. The biggest nomination winner … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Andy Lau, Blue Lan, Bolin Chen, Deanie Ip, Ella, Ethan Ruan, Golden Horse, Michelle Chen, Shu Qi, Vic Zhou, Vivian Hsu

Jang Hyuk and other K-stars Design Charity Furniture Pieces for InStyle

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2011

Ooooooh, pwetty! I love fabulous furniture, and when paired with gorgeous actors, that’s just icing on top of the cake. For the December issue of InStyle Korea magazine, six K-actors have collaborated with furniture designers to produce a design piece that reflects their personality and style. The pieces will be auctioned and all proceeds will go to their designated charity. In … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Han Chae Young, Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo Won

Upcoming Period Movie Hua Yang Casts Joe Cheng, Jerry Yan, Michelle Chen, and Ivy Chen as the Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2011

Four of Taiwan’s leading actors are getting together for an upcoming 2012 blockbuster period TW-movie. Jerry Yan and Joe Cheng will pair up with Ivy Chen and Michelle Chen for the rare star-studded lavish Hua Yang, a movie set in the waning days of the Ming Dynasty. Ivy and Michelle will play a pair of theatrical performing sisters, and Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hua Yang, Ivy Chen, Jerry Yan, Joe Cheng, Michelle Chen

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