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Moon Chae Won Debuts New Pixie Cut at Movie Press Conference with Yoo Yeon Seok

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 9, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2015
Actors participating in a promotional event.

I hate to sound like one adverse to change, and I certainly appreciate a daring makeover for the willingness to experiment, but in this case can I have old Moon Chae Won back? Jeon Ji Hyun is notable in K-ent among leading ladies for never ever switching up her style of long haired natural sexiness, but aside from her nearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Moon Chae Won, Yoo Yeon Seok

Go Lala Go 2 Releases Final Set of Gorgeous Promotional Pics Prior to December 4th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2015
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on the couch.

There hasn’t a single misstep so far with rom-com C-movie Go Lala Go 2, a movie sequel that totally eclipses the hype of the original thanks to the addition of three of Taiwan’s top acting talent. Ariel Lin takes over the role of office girl Lala, with Vic Zhou as her stalwart photographer boyfriend and Bolin Chen as the sexy … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ariel Lin, Bolin Chen, Go Lala Go 2, Vic Zhou

Lotsa Movie Posters and CNBlue’s Chinese Theme Song for Bolin Chen and Son Ye Jin’s Bad Guys Always Die

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2015
Three characters posing with weapons in a movie poster.

The production of upcoming Korean-Chinese collaboration movie Bad Guys Always Die is certainly going all out on promotional materials. I don’t recall seeing this many different movie posters for any one movie before, with most on a yellow background for the Chinese release and the just released one of the two leads Son Ye Jin and Bolin Chen in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bolin Chen, CNBlue, Son Ye Jin

Star-studded VIP Premiere Red Carpet Lights Up Suzy’s New Movie The Sound of a Flower

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 24, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 24, 2015
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Now this is what I call star power, or more aptly Suzy star power. At the VIP premiere of upcoming sageuk movie The Sound of a Flower (Dorihwaga) starring Suzy, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Kim Nam Gil, the impressive line up of Hallyu stars in attendance eclipsed the movie itself thanks to Suzy bringing all the boys (and girls) to … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Seung Gi, No Min Woo, Park Hyung Sik, Park Shin Hye, Suzy, Yoo Yeon Seok

Yoona Lovely in Cartier and Cast as Hyun Bin’s Leading Lady for K-movie Cooperation

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 15, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2015
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This is a big step forward for idol-actess Yoona of SNSD, and only when the project arrives will it be clear whether this is a giant leap in the right direction or a fumbling misstep. Yoona has just been cast as Hyun Bin‘s leading lady in the K-movie Cooperation, one of those popular genre flicks about North-South Korea issues. This one deals … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Films | Tagged Cooperation, Yoona

Li Yi Feng and Yang Mi Fall in Love Like a Star in Romantic New C-movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 14, 2015 by ockoalaApril 28, 2019
Couple kissing under fireworks at night.

I wasn’t terribly interested in the reunion project between uber-popular Chinese stars Yang Mi and Li Yi Feng, mostly because their first hit coupling in Ancient Sword Legend never roped me in to begin with. That being said, I quite liked the first previews for upcoming C-romance movie Fall in Love Like a Star, though Fall in Love with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged dil, Dilraba Dilmurat, Fall in Love Like a Star, Li Yi Feng, Yang Mi

Fallen TW-star Kai Ko Returns From Sabbatical as Leading Man in TW-movie Road to Mandalay

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2015
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The Kai Ko contrition sabbatical has officially come to an end, with over a year out of the public limelight after flaming out at the height of his then flashy acting career. Kai has been cast as the male lead in acclaimed Chinese-Myanmar director Midi Z‘s new movie called Road to Mandalay. His leading lady is Wu Ke Xi and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kai Ko, Road to Mandalay, Wu Ke Xi

Yoo Seung Ho and Go Ara Double the Cute at The Joseon Magician Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 12, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 15, 2015
Actors at a press conference, smiling at each other.

Oooooof, are these two adorable to infinity or what? And in a direct showdown between my darling Yoo Seung Ho and his leading lady Go Ara, for this round I’d actually give the win to Ara for shining brightest at the press conference for upcoming sageuk movie The Joseon Magician (just called The Magician in the English title). The movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Go Ara, Joseon Magician, Yoo Seung Ho

Vic Zhou and Bolin Chen Hilariously Kabedon Over Ariel Lin at Media Event for Go Lala Go 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 5, 2015
Event with three presenters on stage.

I love when stars understand fan service, and then have a great sense of humor about it. The leads of upcoming C-movie Go Lala Go 2 (Tale of Du Lala’s Wedding Chase) attended a press conference this week in Beijing to promote the movie, which had its premiere date pushed back to December 4th to lead off the start of … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ariel Lin, Bolin Chen, Go Lala Go 2, Vic Zhou

Yoo Seung Ho Steals the Look Thunder in First Teaser for Sageuk Movie Joseon Magician

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 3, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 2, 2015
Promotional images for a historical film.

I’ve always thought Go Ara was one of the prettiest Korean actresses around, and the reason I’m mostly indifferent to her is solely because of encountering her probably too early in her career when her acting was pretty darn bad. If I saw her first through Answer Me 1994, I would probably reverse my opinion of her – Go Ara … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Go Ara, Joseon Magician, Yoo Seung Ho

Suzy and Ryu Seung Ryong Impress in Official Posters and Stills for The Sound of a Flower

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2015
Historical drama poster featuring two characters.

Consider me pleasantly pleased with everything I’ve seen so far from upcoming sageuk movie The Sound of a Flower (Dorihwaga). Starring Suzy and Ryu Seung Ryung, the movie chronicles the life of the real first female pansori singer Jin Chae Sun, and her mentor as well as pansori legend Shin Jae Hyo. It’s basically the movie and pansori version of … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Dorihwaga, Ryu Seung Ryong, Suzy, The Sound of a Flower

Lee Jun Ki Keeps Posting Battered and Happy Action Pics From the Set of Resident Evil 6

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2015
Smiling duo covered in fake blood.

I’m so happy that Lee Jun Ki is doing the Hollywood movie Resident Evil 6 with Milla Jovovich, even if the movie is yet another forgettable shoot ’em up blockbuster. He looks genuinely thrilled and happy from all the pictures he’s been posting from the set down in South America, sometimes an actor just wants to have some fun and … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

First Look at Suzy’s Period K-movie The Sound of a Flower with Award Winning Actor Ryu Seung Ryong

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 27, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 28, 2015
Korean traditional attire, nature and reflection.

Suzy‘s casting as the female lead opposite Kim Woo Bin in 2016’s highly anticipated  melodrama Arbitrarily Fond by screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee has certainly garnered buzz, but it’s a mixed bag that seems to be the typical reaction following any Suzy casting in an acting role. Her fans can’t wait to see her onscreen while non-fans just want a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Dorihwaga, Ryu Seung Ryong, Suzy, The Sound of a Flower

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