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First Official Stills of IU and Yeo Jin Gu From tvN Drama Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 18, 2019 by ockoalaJune 19, 2019
Couple having a serious conversation in elegant setting.

I’m pre-loving the set up for upcoming tvN drama Hotel Del Luna. It subverts the more prevalent of K-drama tropes with the male in charge and the woman as the straight man character to marvel at the extremes around him and course correct to make him the perfect guy for her. Here it’s IU as the thousands year old bossy … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU, Yeo Jin Gu

Janine Chang Gracefully Accepts the Taiwan Golden Leftover Girl Title After Lin Chi Ling Gets Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 18, 2019 by ockoalaJune 17, 2019
Woman speaking at a book event.

This is a rather crappy thing to be saddled with but TW-actress Janine Chang is just so classy and cool about it that I think it’s even more amazing to write about. The 38-year old star is now Taiwan’s most eligible actress golden leftover girl after 44-year old top model-actress Lin Chi Ling announced her marriage last week. Also in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Janine Chang

Chinese Theatrical Posters for Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away Captures the Playful Enchantment with a New Twist

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 17, 2019 by ockoalaJune 18, 2019
Collage of iconic anime characters and scenes.

This is a real work of art and coming 18 years after the original just makes it even more special. The theatrical release of the 2001 animated movie Spirited Away finally arrives in China next week as none of the famed animator Hayao Miyazaki‘s works have aired on the big screen in China until My Neighbor Totoro last December. Miyazaki … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Bo Ran, Spirited Away, Zhou Dong Yu

Cha Eun Woo is the Picture Perfect Joseon Prince in First Solo Stills From Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 17, 2019 by ockoalaJune 17, 2019
Person in traditional clothing writing with a brush.

I’ve heard that K-netizens think Astro‘s Cha Eun Woo is one of the most objectively handsome male faces in K-ent and now I believe it. The first solo stills are out for his role in upcoming MBC drama Rookie Historiam Goo Hae Ryung and I seriously jawdropped when I saw him as Prince Lee Rim. He looks almost too handsome … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Eun Woo, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

C-netizens Deem Top Actress Shu Qi Frumpy in Her Two Outfits at the 2019 Shanghai International Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 17, 2019 by ockoalaJune 17, 2019
Event attendees posing on a red carpet.

It’s a rare miss for top TW-actress Shu Qi, or is it? I’m curious what my fellow fans here think, but the C-netizens are having none of what Shu Qi is wearing at this weekend’s 2019 Shanghai International Film Festival red carpets. She donned a pants suit with a far out leather and beaded 80’s style cropped members jacket, pleated … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Shu Qi

TW-Netizens Blast Cheating Ah Xiang For Insincere Press Conference as Mistress Cheryl Hsieh Pens Apology Note to the Wife and Kids

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 16, 2019 by ockoalaJune 16, 2019
Collage of emotional moments and interviews.

The cheating scandal in Taiwan last week with singer-variety star Ah Xiang (Andy Chan) and variety hostess Cheryl Hsieh may be small potatoes to the greater Asian media but on the island it’s big news because of how ubiquitous the two are on the small screen hosting. After they were snapped kissing in the street, the latest development had Ah … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ah Xiang, Cheating, Cheryl Hsieh

Tense and Atmospheric Teasers and Posters for OCN Drama Watcher Ramp Up Excitement for Early July Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 16, 2019 by ockoalaJune 16, 2019
Three characters featured in "Watcher" series.

The Sat-Sun time slot was supposed to be owned by tvN this summer with Arthdal Chronicles but unfortunately the writing and directing is just weird and not engaging so the viewership at 6% averaging has been a disappointment for the massively budgeted production. OCN has always done darker far and now its upcoming Watcher has a good shot at carving … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Suk Kyu, Kim Hyun Joo, Watcher

Hyun Bin Cool and Casual in New Media Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 16, 2019 by ockoalaJune 15, 2019
Man in gold jacket seated confidently.

It’s like deja vu to see Hyun Bin‘s new media pictorial because he looks exactly like he did in his last drama Memories of Alhambra. It’s like Jin Woo is alive and posing for pictures before telling the world how he survived being stuck in a video game. He sat down for an interview and shot two different look images, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

Yeo Jin Gu Tries Hard to Be Awesome Hotel General Manager to IU in New Teasers for Hotel Del Luna

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 15, 2019 by ockoalaJune 16, 2019
Two characters in a stylish, dramatic setting.

Upcoming Hotel Del Luna is looking better and better with each teaser and preview. Sure I said the same with the Hong Sisters last drama Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey) and it ended up being super fun for the first four episodes before flaming out. What still made it worth watching was how interesting the Sisters world creating was and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hotel Del Luna, IU, Yeo Jin Gu

Song Joong Ki Goes From Country Boy to Intense Warrior in New Arthdal Chronicles Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 15, 2019 by ockoalaJune 15, 2019
Person in dark clothing with visible breath.

Now this looks wayyyyyyy better but sadly I’m mostly checked out now. Arthdal Chronicles released new drama stills for this weekend’s new episodes showing male lead Song Joong Ki looking like a warrior ninja ready to avenge his loved ones. For four episodes he’s looked like a harmless country bumpkin with that mop of round curly hair and now it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Song Joong Ki

Park Yoochun Cries in Court and Prosecutor Asks for 1 year 6 Months Jail Time for Drug Use

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 15, 2019 by ockoalaJune 14, 2019
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I’m glad there is one entertainment industry scandal in South Korea that is getting swift resolution. Singer-actor Park Yoochun has admitted to all charges of drug use and in his court hearing this week teared up as finally it’s fine to face the reality. The prosecutor asked for one year and six month jail time and a 1.4 million won … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Yoochun

South Korean Court Rejects Director Hong Sang Soo’s Divorce Petition as He Continues to Date Actress Kim Min Hee

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2019 by ockoalaJune 15, 2019
Film event with two attendees posing.

This is such a frustrating story to cover, I almost wish the threesome in question would reach a practical settlement and move forward. This week the South Korean court handling award winning director Hong Sang Soo‘s divorce petition rejected it, leaving him still married to his wife of nearly thirty years. Hong Sang Soo is for all intents and purposes … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hong Sang Soo, Kim Min Hee

YG Founder and CEO Brother Both Leave Company After Months of Scandal with Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2019 by ockoalaJune 14, 2019
Two men in professional attire, discussing.

There’s a huge corporate move in K-ent to end the week as YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk and his current CEO brother Yang Min Suk both announced they are stepping down at the company. Of course they remain major shareholders but neither will hold a management position and be involved with the operation of the entertainment powerhouse going forward. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged YG

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