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C-netizens Spot Former Costars Zhao Lu Si and Ding Yu Xi Sporting Same Cat Cell Phone Case as Evidence of Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2022 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2022
Woman in traditional attire, smiling softly.

I did not watch the 202o C-drama The Romance of Tiger and Rose but it was popular and helped add to the rise of leads Zhao Lu Si and Ding Yu Xi. This week C-netizens think the former costars are dating thanks to using the same cell phone case in different colors, hers is girly purple and his is more … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Ding Yu Xi, Zhao Lu Si

Wu Lei Embodies the Sporty Modern Young Man for L’Officiel Hommes China November 2022 Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2022 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2022
Couple in traditional attire among cherry blossoms.

Menswear is as avante garde and as ordinary as one wants it, unlike women’s fashion which does trend en masse with seasons the guys can be a solo trendsetter or as old school as he likes. It’s all about how the guy embodies the outfits, does it look forced or even the most eccentric item or touch seem interesting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Wu Lei

Upcoming Live-action Taiwan Movie Adaptation of Famed Japanese Horror Manga Artist Junji Ito’s Works Release Grotesque First Teaser Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2022
Dark, surreal artwork featuring eerie characters.

In honor of this being Halloween October 31st, it feels fitting to post about an upcoming horror movie that will be a first as it’s a Taiwanese production. Famed horror mangaka Junji Ito is having his major stories adapted into a TW-movie live action that started filming earlier this year and this week released the first two stills. It’s really … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Junji Ito

More K-ent Programming Cancelled or Postponed in the National Week of Mourning After Itaewon Halloween Deaths and Injuries

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2022
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As South Korea grapples with how the Itaewon Halloween weekend celebration led to so many deaths and injuries, the entertainment world is taking quick action on programming this week during the formal national mourning declared by the government. The K-dramas that will not air this week include ENA drama Love is For Suckers and SBS drama Cheer Up and the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Behind Every Star, Cheer Up, Kim Sun Ho, Love is For Suckers, Nam Ji Hyun, The Fabulous

TW-actress Ariel Lin Shares Makeup Free Selfies as She Celebrates 40th Birthday

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 31, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2022
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I’ve watched countless child actors and actresses grow up and of course even more fresh-faced acting talents go from ingenue to veterans yet some hit harder than others in reminding of the passage of time. This weekend on October 29th it was the birthday of TW-actress Ariel Lin, maybe my fave of all time, and she was turning a big … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ariel Lin

Produce 101 Contestant Turned Actor Lee Ji Han Confirmed to Have Passed Away in the Itaewon Halloween Tragedy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2022
Young man in white shirt posing confidently.

With over 150 casualties and similar number of injuries, the list of people in the Itaewon Halloween crush tragedy is starting to come out. A former Produce 101 contestant turned actor Lee Ji Han has been confirmed as one of the people who passed away. He was only 24-years old and is actually currently filming the K-drama Season of KKok … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Ji Han, Produce 101

KBS Mon-Tues Drama Curtain Call Cancels Press Conference Ahead of Premiere as South Korea Enters National Mourning for the Itaewon Halloween Tragedy

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2022
Couple portrait from "Curtain Call" drama.

Life goes on even after major tragedy but some adjustments happen and such is is the case in South Korea. It’s been a scant day after the Halloween celebration tragedy in Itaewon that led to a stamped crowd crush now over 150 deaths. The country has announced a national mourning period for one week and with that many things are … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Curtain Call, Ha Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul

Greg Hsu Spiritually Marries Austin Lin and Hijinks Ensue in the Hilarious First Teaser for TW-movie Marry My Dead Body

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2022
Two young men engaging in playful conversation.

I love love love how so many Taiwan movies these days capture the local customs, culture, and/or superstitions. The one at play here in the upcoming supernatural movie Marry My Dead Body is that one does not pick up a random red envelope on the ground. Instead of money it will contain the unfulfilled wishes of an early deceased who … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Austin Lin, Greg Hsu, Marry My Dead Body

Kim Tae Ri and Song Joong Ki Both Deny Dating Rumors and Picture Revealed to be Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin on their Honeymoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2022
Two smiling individuals at public events.

Well that was a quick turnaround for what could have been a really unexpected but somehow kinda neat K-ent star coupling. Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Ri have each swiftly denied the dating rumors after someone claimed to have seen them dating incognito in Paris complete with a grainy picture of two people’s backs walking on the street. Surprisingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki

Halloween 2022 Street Celebration in Itaewon Leads to One of the Worst Casualties in South Korean History with Nearly 150 Dead in Crowd Crush

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2022
Crowd of people wearing masks in alley.

This is absolutely heartbreaking and horrifying so please if you have a trigger warning don’t look at some of the pictures below. On Saturday night October 29th in the Itaewon neighborhood in South Korea, famous for being trendy, clubby, and cool, a crowd stampede due to an excessive number of people swarming there for Halloween celebrations has currently lead to … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Itaewon

C-netizens Look Forward to 2023 Dramas with Period Romance Chang Feng Du Starring Bai Jing Ting and Song Yi High on List Due to Director Yin Tao’s Quality Track Record

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2022
Epic landscape with figures in flowing robes.

It’s rare in C-ent to have a drama get more attention for the director than the stars at the outset and that’s the track record to date for Director Yin Tao, who one after another keeps directing hits. Starring The Glory of the Tang Dynasty in 2017, he’s also directed Under the Power, Love and Redemption, Ancient Love Poetry, and … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Jing Ting, Chang Feng Du, Song Yi

Gong Jun Aims for the Fashion Stratosphere at Vogue Event in Thoroughly Entertaining Suit that’s a Painted Garden

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2022
Person in floral suit at Vogue World event.

I love that C-stars seem to be having the most fun when it comes to fashion, the aiming higher and either it totally works or it doesn’t but less the comfortable safe zone. C-actor Gong Jun earlier this month was at a Vogue China event and he wore a recent runway Louis Vuitton custom suit that’s totally to die for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Jun

Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Ri Caught Up in Dating Rumors After Reportedly Being Spotted Strolling Hand in Hand in Paris

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2022 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2022
Two South Korean celebrities posing together.

Ok, this dating combo is so out of left field I’m still craning my neck to wonder where the heck it came from. Perhaps it’s not so surprising to fans of the two stars swept up together since they worked together before and only had complimentary things to say about each other during the promo of their movie. I’m talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, KIm Tae Ri, Song Joong Ki

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