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SBS Releases 2017 Drama Award Daesang Nominees with Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young Front-running the List

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 26, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 26, 2017
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The list is out for the nominees SBS is considering for the Daesang at its 2017 Year End Drama Awards, and frankly I’m more interested in who was not on the list since it’s basically a who’s who of prime time drama leads for the year. Ji Sung leads the pack as his Defendant was the highest rated prime time … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young

Fashion Goes Playful as Does the Prize at the 2017 C-star Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 17, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2017
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I love self-deprecation especially in the entertainment industry since it can get too pompous and self-congratulatory. The 2017 C-star Awards were a blast to watch because it was just stars being sincerely thankful to be popular and having fun being a little bit silly. The winners all had to receive a prize that was either a vegetable or fruit, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Fan Bing Bing, Guan Xiao Tong, Huang Xiaoming, Li Yi Feng, Lin Geng Xin, Tang Yan, Wu Lei, Xu Lu, Yang Mi, Yang Yang, Zhao Li Ying

MBC Confirmed to Hold 2017 Year End Drama Awards with Jang Hyuk Getting Most Buzz for Daesang

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 14, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 14, 2017
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Turns out there’s been a reversal in holding year end network drama awards, with MBC deciding to hold it after initially considering cancellation, and KBS wanting to hold theirs but now confirming that it will be cancelled this year. KBS hasn’t a hit in the prime time slot with only Chief Kim and Witch’s Court doing okay well, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Money Flower

Lee Bo Young to Host 2017 SBS Drama Awards with Shin Dong Yup and Likely to Hand Daesang to Hubby Ji Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2017
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It’s likely going to be from wifey to husband in award handing come year end at SBS studios. Lee Bo Young is confirmed to host the network’s 2017 Drama Awards along with veteran MC Shin Dong Yup, a year where MBC may not even hold its year end drama awards and drama ratings were even lower than usual across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young, Shin Dong Yup

Ji Sung, Seo Hyun Jin, and Key Go Dark to Accept 2017 Grimae Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 9, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2017
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I may differ in choosing the award winners for the 2017 Grimae Awards given by the Korean television producers association but I’m still happy for the recipients. Unfortunately the fashion spirit seems on the morose side with winners Ji Sung, Seo Hyun Jin and Key appearing to audition for the modern K-drama remake of Great Expectations. We have our new … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Sung, Key, Seo Hyun Jin

C-actresses Yang Mi, Fan Bing Bing, Zhao Li Ying, and Guli Nezha are Fashion Successes at iQiyi Awards Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 7, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 7, 2017
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Chinese actresses continue to stun and push boundaries of star red carpet and awards dressing and the latest event held by the video streaming portal iQiyi showcased four famous stars to their best and unique glory. Yang Mi went with black with gold accents and fun draping, bringing it all together with her adorable small screen son from the C-drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Fan Bing Bing, Guli Nezha, Yang Mi, Zhao Li Ying

Ji Sung, Seo Hyun Jin, and SHINee’s Key Win at the 2017 Grimae Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 4, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2017
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I know K-ent acting awards are mostly popularity and ratings driven but when it’s not and I totally disagree there’s a weird disconnect of wondering why this person got a nod. the 2017 Grimae Awards voted on my the Korean Television Producers Association handed out Best Actor to Ji Sung for Defendant, winning Best Actress is Seo Hyun Jin in Temperature … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Sung, Key, Seo Hyun Jin

Korean Acting Stars Shine on the MAMA 2017 Hong Kong Red Carpet

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 1, 2017
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Since I don’t follow K-pop the interest in the pan-Asian Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) is solely on the attendee star power of many K-stars. The Hong Kong show last night was a total win for me on the actors and actresses who attended and their fashion choices. EVERYONE LOOKED GREAT! Yes, there was the usual black, white/neutral, and red … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Honey Lee, Jo Boa, Kim Jae Wook, Kim Sae Ron, Kim Yoo Jung, Kwon Yul, Lee Bum Soo, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Young Ae, Mama, Song Ji Hyo, Song Joong Ki, Yoon Kye Sang

Top Stars Attend 2017 Golden Horse Awards and Shu Qi Wins the Fashion Red Carpet Yet Again

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2017
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Taiwan’s biggest movie awards night was this weekend with the 54th annual Golden Horse Awards, feting the best of cinematic achievements in 2017. I haven’t watched a lick of Taiwan or Mainland awards worthy movies this year so I was watching solely for the fashion and it didn’t disappoint despite not having as many actresses walking the red carpet as … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ang Lee, Ariel Lin, Ella, Gwei Lun Mei, Jolin Tsai, Ma Si Cun, Tiffany Hsu, Xiao S, Zhou Dong Yu

2017 Blue Dragon Awards Rewards Hit Movie A Taxi Driver and Shares Tearful Remembrance of Actor Kim Joo Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 25, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2017
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The just held more elite Blue Dragon Awards this weekend in Seoul celebrated the cinematic achievements of South Korean cinema in 2017 and also memorialized the life and acting works of deceased actor Kim Joo Hyuk. There were basically three colors on the red carpet with black, white, and red, and no I don’t think it was due to somberness … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Cha Tae Hyun, Jo In Sung, Kim Hye Soo, Kim Ji Won, Kim Joo Hyuk, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Seon Kyun, Na Moon Hee, Park So Dam, Song Kang Ho, Su Ae, Yoona

MBC and KBS May Not Hold Annual Year End Drama Awards for 2017 Due to Strike Fallout

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 22, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 21, 2017
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I do love covering the year end Big Three network K-drama awards ceremony, it’s like a company banquet rewarding high performing employees and another chance to check out red carpet fashion. That’s why I’m genuinely sad that we may only have one year end drama award for 2017 over at SBS, with strike-plagued MBC and KBS announcing today that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, K-dramas | Tagged KBS, MBC

Lee Young Ae and Song Joong Ki Lead Big Name K-star Appearances at 2017 MAMA

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2017
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Keep you eyes peeled on November 25th for the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), the latest spectacle put on by music network Mnet to further promote Hallyu pop and entertainment. I’m guessing big K-pop winners are likely the big names this year with BTS, EXO, TWICE, and others, but also making appearances as presenters are plenty of famous Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Ji Soo, Kim Jae Wook, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Bun Soo, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Young Ae, Nam Joo Hyuk, Song Ji Hyo, Song Joong Ki

Black and White Dominate the Red Carpet at the 2017 Asia Artist Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2017
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The 2017 Asia Artist Awards went off without a hitch, other than the usual fashion boredom that is now part and parcel with every Korean red carpet. It’s like the ladies make no effort to be creative or challenging, or if they did make an effort and that’s the dress each chose then that’s even worse! The men get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ji Soo, Kim Hee Sun, Kim Min Hee, KIm Tae Ri, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Seung Gi, Min Hyo Rin, Park Min Young, Park Shin Hye, Sung Hoon, Suzy, Yoona

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