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Jang Geun Seok’s Chinese CF for Zegda

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 28, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2011
Person in red jacket reading book

The commercial is out for Jang Geun Seok’s Zegda CF. It’s a Mainland Chinese brand, and the CF is airing only in China. Jang Gen Seok is totally channeling a Mu Gyul-Goes-To-College vibe, going sporty and youthful with his attire and the CF theme. He’s really quite busy with endorsements these days. Coupled with the upcoming release of his solo … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

My Princess Episode 8 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 27, 2011
Collage of characters around formal dining table

My Princess hit the mid-way point of its run today. With the ratings holding pretty steady at between 15-17% for the last two weeks, this drama looks to be a solid hit. I think the numbers are about right. The stellar OTP moments in MP make me think it deserves higher ratings, but the dull and plodding royal restoration plot … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Retrospective: SMAP + DBSK Performing “Purple Line”

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 27, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 27, 2011
Five young men wearing black suits

I know, I know, I’m supposed to be writing a recap or something along those lines. But I can’t help it if I’ve been mesmerized by the collective awesome that is SMAP + DBSK. It’s about 15 years too late for me to fangirl SMAP’s actual singing or boyband performing, and I’m about a year too late to get on … Continue reading →

Posted in Oldies but Goodies | Tagged DBSK, SMAP

Moon Geun Young’s Catalogue for Basic House Spring/Summer 2011

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2011
Woman in brown leather jacket, long hair

It looks like Moon Geun Young did multiple photoshoot concepts for Basic House. The official release had her looking very preppy, but these for the catalogue are channeling a very feminine, SoHo shopper, girl-in-the-city vibe. She really is a chameleon in everything she does, creating whatever image and persona is required of her. I stared at these pictures for a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young

Jang Geun Seok’s Newest CF for Samsung Galaxy

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2011
Smiling young man in bustling café setting

  Jang Geun Seok’s new Samsung Galaxy commercial is out! It’s totally adorable, and it has not only Jang Geun Seok, but two of his band mates from Mary Stayed Out All Night in it as well. I wiped away a tear or two seeing Mu Gyul and his buddies performing and being all adorable. All that is missing is…..Merry … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

My Princess Episode 7 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2011
Couple leaning in for kiss, woman holding necklace

My Princess has the most inconsistent effect on me. When I’m watching the drama, sometimes I’m totally into it, other times I’m zoning out for no good reason. During the lull between episodes, occasionally I’m dying to know what happens next, other times I’m happily going about my business with contentment borne from knowing that what will happen will happen … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Written Preview for Episode 8 of My Princess

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 26, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 26, 2011
Two women by brick wall, one facing camera

I would write more, but I’m a little incoherent right now. I think My Princess continues to balance the cute light-hearted beats while steadily moving towards serious territory. Well, as serious as a fantasy tale of a long-lost princess can get. The characters and their behavior continue to remain consistent yet evolving. As a rom-com, MP is hitting all the right … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged My Princess

Chidren Holds its VIP Movie Premiere with A-list Stars in Attendance

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2011
Silhouetted children walking along hill at dusk

I knew this movie was coming out soon, but I didn’t realize that it held its VIP premiere last night until I read that Moon Geun Young had attended the event. I am a bad movie buff these days. Sigh, dramas, what’chu doing to me! The cast and crew of the upcoming movie Children held its star-studded VIP premiere last … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Children, Han Chae Young, Jung Ryeo Won, Lee Min Ho, Moon Geun Young, Nam Sang Mi, Park Yong Woo, Ryu Seung Ryong

Picture Spoilers for the Upcoming Episode of My Princess

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2011
Pensive woman lying on ornate bed

Do not click on the jump unless you want to be spoiled. Just warning you. I can tell you that I cried – cried real tears of joy when I saw these pictures. Squealing is for chumps, I jumped up, did fifty fist pumps, and then roared like a lion. There, top that, peeps! My Princess, you are my precious … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged My Princess

Pre-Orders of Jang Geun Seok’s Album Already #1 on Japan’s HMV Sales Rankings

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2011
Singer performing with electric guitar on stage

Nice, very nice indeed. A day after news was released that Jang Geun Seok was releasing his first solo album, his pre-sales are already ranked #1 on Japan’s HMV website. Ahead of both TVXQ and JYJ (you know, formerly DBSK/Tohoshinki – the biggest K-idol group to cross over into Japan, but now split into two, with Yunho and Changmin helming … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, My Loves | Tagged Jang Geun Seok

First Look at the Upcoming K-Drama The Thorn Birds

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2011
Two people facing each other in office

They look really good together. That was the first thought going through my mind when I saw the first stills released by KBS for their upcoming Wed-Thurs drama The Thorn Birds (also referred to as Thorn Three Bird). Leads Han Hye Jin and Joo Sang Wook started filming three days ago, and the stills depict their first contentious meeting whereby … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Hye Jin, Joo Sang Wook, Kim Min Jung, Seo Do Young, The Thorn Birds

Part III of Moon Geun Young and Jang Geun Seok in Summer’s Desire

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 25, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 25, 2011
Dramatic black-and-white poster of three people

I think both Jang Geun Seok and Moon Geun Young are trying to kill me. Slowly. With their brand of potent onscreen chemistry and now their continued adorable wink-winks at each other. Jang Geun Seok posted an updated on his cyworld yesterday that started off with “A romance has started” and then followed by a “just kidding!”. You are such a … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jang Geun Seok, Moon Geun Young

A Discussion of the Dream High Love Triangle

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 24, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 24, 2011
Three smiling young adults holding hands

My Princess may be all about the OTP, but Dream High is all about the love triangle. Six episodes in, I not only haven’t and can’t pick a ship (well, I pick a ship at the end of this post, but may be subject to change), the drama is being stingy by keeping both boys on a level play field … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas, Musings | Tagged Dream High

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