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Jeon Ji Hyun is a Mermaid Out of Water Swimming into Lee Min Ho’s Heart in 4th Preview for Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2016
Romantic comedy montage featuring woman and man

Whatever screenwriter has Park Ji Eun has in store for her second fantasy themed K-drama Legend of the Blue Sea, it will certainly involve lots and lots of active acting from leading lady Jeon Ji Hyun. I thought she was the heart and soul of alien-movie star romance drama You From Another Star but she did merit some get some … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Legend of the Blue Sea

First Love Tangles with Ambition in New Stills of Leads Lee Yo Won, Jin Goo, and UEE in Night Light

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2016
Young man and woman posing with guitars.

Things are looking very bright and cheerful with upcoming MBC drama Night Light, in contrast to the initial synopsis that it was some sort of drama about human greed and the pursuit of power. I’m totally not complaining, seeing the beaming and sweet stills of leads Lee Yo Won and Jin Goo playing the guitar on the street as a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Lee Yo Won, Night Light, UEE

Song Hye Kyo with the Good Hair is the Face of South Korea for Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2016
Woman holding a hairdryer with long hair.

I can’t think of a more perfect product model than K-actress Song Hye Kyo as the face of the new Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. The brand has conquered high end vacuum cleaners and humidifiers, and is now setting it’s eyes on another appliance that uses air namely the every woman has one (or more) hair dryer. The Dyson Supersonic has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Popular K-stars Attended Los Angeles County Museum of Art 2016 Film Gala

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2016
Group of stylish people posing together.

Los Angeles was ground central last week for a black tie gala attended surprisingly by many many top Korean stars. The LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) held its 2016 Art Film Gala, with this year’s honorees Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow. The event was sponsored by Gucci and in attendance at this confluence of fashion and cinema were … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Eric Nam, Han Hyo Joo, Ko So Young, Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Psy, Sooyoung

Official BTS Filming Video from the Set of Goblin Shows Contrasting Charms of Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2016
Group of four smiling individuals on screen.

This is a fantastic treat for fans eager to check out fantasy drama Goblin in less than a month, tvN released a behind-the-scenes long preview showing the cast filming their first day on set. Leads Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Yoo In Na, Lee Dong Wook, and Yook Sung Jae are all captured doing their first scenes and chatting amiably … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Goblin, Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na, Yook Sung Jae

Ady An Meets Ahn Jae Hyun Doing C-movie and Rekindles Memories of Best Friend Shone An

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2016
Friends taking selfies together, smiling happily.

K-actor Ahn Jae Hyun actually came out of the hot mess Cinderella and Four Knights better off than going in, standing out in a decent performance playing a more memorable character than the male lead. That, coupled with his well-received marriage with Gu Hye Sun, seems to be washing away the stain of epically bad Blood. He’s trying to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ady An, Ahn Jae Hyun, Perfect Imperfection

Mermaid Jeon Ji Hyun in Various Incarnations in Latest Legend of the Blue Sea Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2016
Three scenes featuring a contemplative woman.

It takes a very confident actress to try for a role as demanding and fantastical as a mermaid, especially one spanning centuries from Joseon era to the modern day. Jeon Ji Hyun excels at confidence, even if wholly substantiated from hot air like her top star character in You From Another Star. She manages to bring the vulnerability and decency … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Legend of the Blue Sea

Lotte Duty Free Scripts Mini Drama with Lee Jun Ki, Lee Jong Seok, Ji Chang Wook, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon, and Kai

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2016
Six male celebrities posing for photos.

Korean duty free store Lotte is cooking up a treat for all the Hallyu fans – the brand will use all it’s endorsement stars in a web drama called First Kiss For the Sixth Time. There are tons of Hallyu stars endorsing Lotte Duty Free and this web drama will have six male stars playing six eligible bachelors for one lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon

Ariel Lin and Liu Yi Hao Broadcast Billion Dollar Smiles at Coach Event in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 5, 2016
Two smiling individuals holding brand cards.

Fashion house Coach is clearly pulling no punches in bringing the wholesome cuteness at the recent 75th anniversary celebration at its Taipei flagship store. How else to explain the doubling down in pairing up sweet as pie Taiwanese actress Ariel Lin with boyish cutie pie actor Liu Yi Hao for the event. Even cuter is putting them in matching collegiate … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ariel Lin, Liu Yi Hao

Ahn Jae Hyun and Ji Soo are Blue Steel Brothers for Chris Christy Fall 2016 Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 5, 2016
Two men in stylish suits posing together.

Ooooh, me likey this very much, it’s very modern Blues Brothers with a twist, maybe the Asian Blue Steel Brothers or something like that. Model-actor Ahn Jae Hyun is giving a masterclass in fashion posing alongside dongsaeng and breakout young actor Ji Soo, who is doing his darndest to project angst. What’s adorably hilarious about this pictorial is how off … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Ji Soo

Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young are Full of Couple Cuteness in Elle Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 5, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 2, 2016
Couple enjoying dessert at elegant table setting.

Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young are looking mighty adorable in the pages of Elle Korea, the full spread is out from the magazine’s feature on upcoming cable network jTBC lead drama couples. Park Bo Young is a lauded actress who is finally venturing back to drama land starting with last year’s Oh My Ghost, whereas Park Hyung Sik … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Cha Tae Hyun Makes Cameo in Legend of the Blue Sea to Reunite with Sassy Mermaid Jeon Ji Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 5, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2016
Smiling man with playful antlers on head.

Jeon Ji Hyun has cornered the actress market on sassy and doesn’t look to relinquish the crown anytime soon judging from the previews showing her mermaid character giving Lee Min Ho‘s conman attitude in Legend of the Blue Sea. It’s only fitting that screenwriter Park Ji Eun uses this opportunity to reunite Jeon Ji Hyun with her most classic costar … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Jeon Ji Hyun, Legend of the Blue Sea

C-stars Sleek and Sophisticated at L’Officiel Fashion Awards Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 5, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 2, 2016
Seated woman wearing ruffled black evening gown

It’s time for another edition of Chinese stars attending awards show looking way more diverse and colorful than Korean counterparts. except this one was the fashion magazine L’Officiel sponsored fashion awards so the stars all went black and white, but even then it was with more textural breadth than the usual draped and beaded dresses. C-actress Yang Mi went with … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jin Bo Ran, Tong Yang, Wang Kai, Yang Mi

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