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Sultry Suzy Draped in Jewels for Didier Dubot Fall 2016 Collection

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Young woman with long hair against wall.

With Uncontrollably Fond wrapped up last week, leading lady Suzy will likely go back to her expansive CF career such as modeling for jewelry brand Didier Dubot like her, or girl group Miss A activities for the near future as she doesn’t do dramas on a regular basis. Maybe her next role will be a movie, but I hope she … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Suzy

HK Star Sammi Cheng Releases New Mandarin Single with Roy Qiu as MV Leading Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Smiling couple posing at a stylish venue.

SeeingĀ HK singer-actress Sammi Cheng in the news this week looking at 44 years old not a day older than twenty years ago when I remember her career starting heyday years, it’s crazy how times flies but certain people seem to stay the same. Sammi is in Taiwan this week to release her first Mandarin single in 6 years called “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Roy Qiu, Sammi Cheng

Lee Jong Seok Celebrates Birthday on Final Episode Airing of W and Donates Money to Fan Charity Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2016
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It’s a job well done for Lee Jong Seok as he finished his K-drama W: Two Worlds and celebrated his 27th birthday on the same day. He actually turned 28 in Korean age on his birthday of September 14th, which also makes it a year closer to when he’ll need to check in for military service. There are still the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

Fan Snapped Spain Pics Provide First Look at Lee Min Ho and Jeon Ji Hyun Filming Legend of the Blue Sea

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2016
Couple standing together on stone steps.

As far as first impressions go this isn’t bad at all, or maybe I’m just liking the matching couple shirts and couple Hallyu aura. The first stills are out for upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs drama Legend of the Blue Sea, snapped by fans in Spain where leads Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho are currently filming the overseas scenes. First … Continue reading →

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

Ji Hyun Woo Visits Taiwan for Contemplative Photoshoot and Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Man in suit sitting on hotel bed.

I really like K-actor Ji Hyun Woo and it’s strictly for his expansive performing talent. The musical actor underpinnings are an added bonus but as a K-drama leading man he’s delivered a spectrum of leading men types all to perfect degree whether it’s nebbishy beta male in Angry Mom or self-absorbed alpha jerk in Trot Lovers. The problem now is … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo

MBC Courts Jin Goo, Lee Yo Won, and UEE for Upcoming Mon-Tues Drama Night Light

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Vertical triptych with three neutral outfits

MBC is going dark when it comes to prepping for its late fall/early winterĀ drama of the season. The network has slated Night Light for the Mon-TuesĀ slot come November following Woman with a Suitcase. The title of Night Light has nothing to do with either insomnia or warding off ghosts, it’s instead symbolizing the lengths by which people seek power and … Continue reading →

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

W: Two Worlds with Lee Jong Seok and Han Hyo Joo Ends Parallel Universe Twisty Story in Final Episode

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Romantic comedy cast in varied daily moments

I’m glad I watched MBC‘s Wed-Thurs world hopping drama W: Two WorldsĀ all the way to the end, even if starting midway through it made increasingly little conceptual sense even within the context of a fantasy drama. Maybe the world building aspects in the beginning weren’t as solid as it appeared, or maybe the screenwriter got through the first big conflict … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Hyo Joo, Lee Jong Seok, W-Two Worlds

Taecyeon in Fall Activewear CF After Wrapping Up Successful tvN Drama Let’s Fight Ghost.

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2016
Man in stylish athletic wear outdoors.

Landing a perfectly suited character must be the dream of every single aspiring actor or actress, those with lesser ability need every ounce of luck. I don’t begrudge this synergy if the result is a fun drama to watch and such was the cast with recently finished tvN drama Let’s Fight Ghost. I loved it so much it’s not even … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Taecyeon

Downtrodden Yoona Needs Brawny Bodyguard Ji Chang Wook in Latest The K2 Stills and Teasers

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2016
Woman in white dress standing on street.

The image of Yoona in tvN drama The K2 is bringing back so much deja vu feels from Yongpal, namely the visuals of Kim Tae Hee from that drama. It’s the long white hospital type gown, the flowing lustrous hair, the wan complexion looking dazed and confused, now I’m wondering if the screenwriter from Yongpal has some unknown complex for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Jo Sung Ha, Song Yoon Ah, The K2, Yoona

K-stars Attend Seoul Premiere of Hollywood Movie The Magnificent Seven Costarring Lee Byung Hun

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 14, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 13, 2016
Actors at a film premiere event.

The summer blockbuster movie season has wrapped and Korean entertainment found worldwide glory with the hit zombie on trains thriller Train to Busan. Starting off the fall season an old school Western movie The Magnificent Seven which had an early one week premiere in Korea thanks to having Korean movie actor Lee Byung Hun in the cast. The movie brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jin Goo, Junho, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Min Jung, Sohee, Sooyoung

Ha Ji Won Playfully Chic at Summer Miu Miu Fashion Event with Strategically Draped Jean Jacket

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2016
Woman smiling in stylish outfit outdoors.

This summer Ha Ji Won didn’t have a movie or drama to promote so she wasn’t out and about as much, but she did make time to attend the Miu Miu fashion event in Seoul at the flagship store. Being Prada‘s younger edgier sister brand, the label isn’t as suitable for Ha Ji Won as much as her wearing Prada’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Park Hae Jin, Chae Jung Ahn, and Park Sung Woong Sign Up for jTBC Pre-produced Drama Man to Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2016
Casual cardigan and trench coat duo

Casting is filling out for jTBC‘s fully pre-produced drama Man to Man as the drama preps to start filming at the end of September. Park Hae Jin has long been confirmed as the leading man after coming off a complicated run in the popular tvN drama Cheese in the Trap, switching up one cable network for another. Park Hae Jin … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Park Hae Jin, Park Sung Woong

The K2 Releases Dark and Character Intense Official Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 13, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2016
Four characters from the drama "The K2."

Judging by the just released drama posters for tvN political thriller The K2, there’s going to be darkness aplenty as four strong personalities get entangled in a South Korean presidential election cycle. That the drama posters are wholly unimaginative is almost beside the point if the allure is the acting and intense character conflict to come as ambitionĀ and personal lives … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Song Yoon Ah, The K2, Yoona

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