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Yang Mi Ravishing in Chic Chanel Outfit at Press Conference for C-movie Brotherhood of Blades 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 23, 2017
Young woman in stylish outfit holding microphone.

Success must be a glorious and beautifying elixir because C-actress Yang Mi has been on fire level gorgeous since starting the year off on a mega high note with the drama adaptation of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms (Eternal Love). I don’t think I’ve seen her styled as beautifully in any period C-drama as she was arrayed … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Films | Tagged Brotherhood of Blades, Chang Chen, Yang Mi

Kang Ha Neul Confirms Sept 11 Military Enlistment and Puts on Bromance Show with Park Seo Joon Promoting Cop Caper Movie Midnight Runners

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 22, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 22, 2017
Two smiling men in police uniforms shaking hands.

One aspect of the Korean mandatory military service is the male bonding of all enlisted, with plenty of life long friendships formed through shared experiences. If that’s the case I’m rather sad that K-actor Kang Na Neul just confirmed his enlistment date for September 11th of this year, but he won’t be going with his recent movie costar Park Seo … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Park Seo Joon

Attendees at VIP Movie Premiere of Battleship Island Reach Stratospheric Levels of Star Gazing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 20, 2017
Cast of a film at promotional event.

There may be a new standard in quality and quantity of star attendees to the VIP movie premiere of period war escape movie Battleship Island. I saw one of my faves Yoo Seung Ho trading his ruler period garb for comfy movie clothes to attend and clicking on the link turned up a smorgasbord Vegas feast of Korean stars going … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Battleship Island, BoA, Gong Hyo Jin, Hwang Jung Min, Jang Dong Gun, Joo Jin Mo, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Min Jung, Park Bo Gum, Park Shi Yeon, Park Sung Woong, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon, Song Ye Jin, Sung Yuri, Yoo Ji Tae, Yoo Seung Ho

Distinctive Three Incarnation Movie Posters with Yang Yang and Crystal Liu in Movie Version of Three Lives Three Worlds

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 20, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 19, 2017
Man and woman in traditional attire.

There are three distinct lives even for the god and goddess main leads of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, hence the beautiful novel title and the ethereal vibe of the entire story. The C-drama adaptation was a massive hit starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao, and in three weeks come the big screen movie version Once Upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Crystal Liu, Once Upon a Time, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Yang

Latest Movie Preview for Movie Three Lives Three Worlds Brings Emotional Intensity From Crystal Liu and Yang Yang

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 2, 2017
Woman in traditional attire surrounded by blossoms.

The best parts of the C-drama adaptation of fantasy romance Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms were the quiet scenes with leads Mark Chao and Yang Mi. The moments of connection and introspection built up their characters and the central romance alike, the world building and action scenes were the backup dancers to complete the tableau. The movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Crystal Liu, Eternal Love, Once Upon a Time, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Yang

Kim Soo Hyun’s Thriller Movie Real Fails at the Box Office and Ravaged by Critics and Audiences Alike

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2017
Man in a suit standing under stained glass.

I personally appreciate failures because everyone fails at some time and if learned properly then I get way more out of taking a wrong step than succeeding which at times may be due to good luck. There is no human being on earth who is successful in personal and professional all of the time and this week K-ent fans are … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Real

The Star-studded Cast of the Live Action Movie Adaptation of Gintama Hold Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2017 by ockoalaJune 30, 2017
Cast of Gin Tama in colorful traditional outfits.

There’s nothing that a person in a Elizabeth ducky costume doesn’t make a billion times better just by being in the same frame. The press conference for the upcoming highly anticipated live-action Japanese movien adaptation of super popular shonen fantasy swordsman manga Gintama (Silver Soul) took place this week in Tokyo, looking like the best looking group of friends heading … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gintama, Oguri Shun

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin Start Filming K-thriller Movie Negotiation

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2017 by ockoalaJune 23, 2017
Smiling couple in casual attire, happy atmosphere.

Oooooooh, now this looks like a marvelous casting and a great project to boot. Filming has started for thriller Korean movie Negotiation starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, the first time the two top stars have worked together onscreen. Son Ye Jin plays the best hostage negotiator in the police department while Hyun Bin takes a turn for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Song Joong Ki, So Ji Sub, and Hwang Jung Min Bring Star Power to Movie Press Conference for Battleship Island

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 18, 2017 by ockoalaJune 17, 2017
Three men at a press conference.

Other than wanting to send two out of the three male leads home to change, everything looked peachy and swell at the movie press conference for upcoming period war time film Battleship Island. Based on the real life events of Koreans conscripted, enslaved, and imprisoned on Hashima Island in Japan in order to work in the coal mines, the movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Battleship Island, Hwang Jung Min, KIm Soo An, Lee Jung Hyun, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki

Movie Posters for Battleship Island Show the Korean Faces Seeking Escape from a Concrete Isle

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2017 by ockoalaJune 14, 2017
Historical film featuring a group of miners.

The movie posters are out for upcoming period war era movie Battleship Island, depicting the slavery and escape of Korean citizens from the Japanese industrial island of Hashima (also known as Battleship Island or Gunkanjima). Starring So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, and Hwang Jung Min, the movie chronicles the real life story of thousands of Korean laborers brought to … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Battleship Island, Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki

Kim Soo Hyun Rivals His Own Doppleganger for Casino Supremacy in Main Trailer for Real

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 13, 2017 by ockoalaJune 13, 2017
Man with cut marks, dressed in a suit.

I didn’t realize there would be two Kim Soo Hyun‘s in the upcoming noir thriller movie Real, and funnily enough neither are likable in the usually puppy dog Kim Soo Hyun character way. That’s great news for him wanting to continue his acting expansion and maturation, but may make the movie a much grittier watch for his fans used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Real, Sulli, Sung Dong Il

Movie Stills of Song Joong Ki, So Ji Sub, and Hwang Jung Min in K-movie Battleship Island

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 9, 2017 by ockoalaJune 9, 2017
Young man with a bruised, anxious expression.

Pain and suffering with a side of Korean patriotism is in full display in the glossy movie stills for upcoming period movie Battleship Island. Starring Hwang Jung Min, Song Joong Ki, and So Ji Sub, the movie chronicles the real life forced labor camp that was set up by the Japanese on the industrial island of Hashima (nickname Gunkanjima which means battleship … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Battleship Island, Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki

Movie Trailer and Posters for J-movie Gintama Pile on the Action and Gags

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
Film poster featuring diverse characters in action.

Aliens and samurais and weird duck creatures FTW! The movie posters and first main preview is out for the highly anticipated Japanese live-action movie adaptation of wildly popular shonen manga Gintama (Silver Soul), a wacky action series that plays loose with gags and a well formed creative narrative. The movie comes out smack in the middle of summer on July 15th … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gintama

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