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Rain Smolders Up the Pages of the January 2016 Edition of Singles Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 19, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 18, 2015
Man wrapped in a large black sweater.

I don’t recall ever seeing Rain looking as scrumptious as he’s been looking recently. His outfits at his Seoul concert last week was questionable, other than went he went shirtless to get drenched, but from the hair to the bod he’s in tip top shape. I actually became a Rain fan through his acting in the early days but have … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Rain

Puff Guo Lives the New York City Life in New Exquisite Elle Taiwan Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 19, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 18, 2015
Person with colorful outfit at subway station.

The recently released pictorial of Puff Guo in New York City feels like a reward for the time she’s been not as active promoting this year. It’s raw and real, with plenty of modern fashionable styling to keep the visuals entertaining and interesting. Elle Taiwan sent Puff to Manhattan last month for a photo shoot that doesn’t just capture the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Puff Guo

SBS Primetime Dramas Six Flying Dragons and Remember Win the Ratings in Its Timeslots

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 18, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 18, 2015
Korean drama posters featuring different themes.

It’s good news for SBS heading into 2015 year end, the network this week just won the ratings time slot for both its Mon-Tues and Wed-Thurs prime time dramas. It’s not by much, but having a dual win is so rare these days as ratings remain mostly depressed across the industry. Mon-Tues has been a lock with sageuk Six Flying … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Remember, Six Flying Dragons

Yamapi and Ishihara Satomi Wrap up J-dorama 5-ji kara 9-ji made with a Deluge of Sweet Romance

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 18, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 18, 2015
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What a fantastic ending to a fun ride all around from the recently wrapped Fuji TV renzouku dorama 5-ji kara 9-ji made (From Five to Nine) with charismatic and gorgeous leads Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi. I haven’t had this much fun watching a dorama since Rich Man, Poor Woman, which coincidentally also starred Satomi. I knew my Yamapi was just wasting his … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged 5-ji kara 9-ji made, From Five to Nine, Ishihara Satomi, YamaPi

The Leads are Lovely in Additional Script Reading Stills for MBC Drama One More Happy Ending

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 18, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 17, 2015
Young woman studying with papers and pen.

These four lead stills from the script reading of upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama One More Happy Ending makes me quite happy indeed. The production already released group stills from the script reading but this week followed up with full portraits of leads Jung Kyung Ho, Jang Nara, Yoo In Na, and Kwon Yul, each in quiet and serious study of … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Nara, Jung Kyung Ho, Kwon Yul, One More Happy Ending, Yoo In Na

C-ent Gossip Overdrive: Faye Wong-Nicholas Tse May Be Getting Married and Zhang Zi Yi-Wang Feng Expecting Baby

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 17, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 17, 2015
Man and woman in portrait photographs.

Two huge gossipy items in the same week is totally manna from Heaven for C-ent, not to mention the huge stars involved. First up is HK superstars Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse, they of the romance of the ages (and ageless) that is even more juicy and incredible than any drama plot line – they of the noona-dongsaeng romance spanning … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Faye Wong, Nicholas Tse, Wang Feng, Zhang Zi Yi

Namgong Min Turns Romantic Leading Man in Chosun TV Drama One and Only You

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 17, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 17, 2015
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Namgong Min is one hardworking bloke, but with his acting career on such an upswinging roll who can blame him. He’s currently doing his best psychopathic acting as the antagonist on the SBS drama Remember, but once that’s done he’s already lined up his next gig. Namgong Min will be the male lead in entertainment industry romance drama One and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eli, Kangnam, Kevin, Lee Yeol Eum, Namgong Min

First Fortune Telling Themed Character Posters for Madame Antoine with Sung Joon and Han Ye Seul

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 17, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 17, 2015
Woman in vintage dress holding a crystal ball.

The just released character posters for upcoming jTBC romance Madame Antoine work for me so much I’m a little surprised since the drama wasn’t on my radar too much initially. Leads Han Ye Seul and Sung Joon theoretically make a solid coupling so the casting works for me, but their presence alone didn’t elevate this drama to much watch status. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han Ye Seul, Jinwoon, Lee Joo Hyung, Madame Antoine, Sung Joon

Lee Min Ho Visits Taiwan to Promote Popular Ferrero Rocher Chocolates

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 16, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2015
Man in suit holding a model airplane.

The winter weather has descended on Taiwan in full force, but a warm gust blew in along with it in the form of Hallyu star Lee Min Ho. It was his first visit to Taiwan in over a year but his popularity hasn’t waned in the least judging by the massive crowd that showed up for his promotional event in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Hyun Bin, Won Bin, and Kim Woo Bin Reportedly in Talks for K-movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 16, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2015
Three men posing thoughtfully in different outfits.

Casting rumor say whut? I swear this is not some one off rumor and is instead being reported by various media outlets, so it’s probably levels above fan service but still way too impossible to pull off for me to think it’ll end up happening, even if it’s really being discussed. The world might be getting three Bins for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hyun Bin, Kim Woo Bin, Won Bin

Lost You Forever Ch 46 : The Heart Doesn’t Hurt When Bygones Aren’t Pondered

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 16, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2015
Portrait of a serene figure with flowing hair.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you, but this chapter of Lost You Forever is intense and rough. So get your tissues ready and expect it to hurt and hurt really really bad right where the heart is. LYF has been a sadness train for many episodes now, ever since Jing fell into the river and Xiao Yao’s so close happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Lost You Forever

KIm Soo Hyun and Kim Yuna Win Daesang at the 2015 National Brand Awards for Promoting Korean Image

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 14, 2015
Two individuals: one in a suit, one in sports attire.

For those wondering when the Korean love affair with Kim Soo Hyun will end, the answer is not anytime soon. Kim Soo Hyun and retired champion figure skater Kim Yuna have just been awarded the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2015 National Brand Awards. It’s no surprise a country as patriotic and proud of its culture and heritage would have such … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Yuna

Kisses and Bites Aplenty in Episode 7 of Marry Me or Not

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 14, 2015
Couple playfully interacting in a park.

Wahhhh, things are getting intense fast in Marry Me or Not on all fronts. I wished the drama would reveal what really went down in college between Huan Huan and that asswipe Jiang Qian Yao, because right now I don’t have a good about him other than if he gets between Huan Huan and Justin then he’ll get a good … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alice Ke, Harry Chang, Joanne Tseng, Marry Me or Not, Roy Qiu

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