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Kang Ji Hwan Starts Filming Chinese-Korean Rom-com Movie with C-actress Jiang Yuan

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 19, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2015
Two performers making a heart shape.

It’s been a long time since I saw Kang Ji Hwan on the small screen, with his last K-drama being Big Man in early 2014. The drama was a misfire for me in every way other than his fantastic chemistry and character interactions with second female lead Jung So Min. It’ll be awhile longer to see him back in drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jiang Yuan, Kang Ji Hwan

Attack on Titan Holds Movie World Premiere in LA and Releases 3-minute Gloriously Action-packed US Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2015
"Cast of Attack on Titan in military gear."

I so wanted to fist bump and roar my approval after watching the just released new US-version trailer for the soon-to-be-released live-action movie adaptation of hit shonen manga Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). Too bad there was no one right next to me to squee with but hopefully this latest and most comprehensive look at the first movie coming out … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Attack on Titan, Miura Haruma, Mizuhara Kiko

Lee Min Ho and Moon Chae Won Lead the K-stars Attending the 19th Annual Bucheon Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 17, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 17, 2015
Two celebrities at a pink-themed event.

This is one of the smaller film festivals in Korea but the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) actually celebrated it’s 19th year holding the event this week. Not bad for a film festival held in one of the smaller cities in South Korea and with a smaller niche of fantasy movies such as supernatural, horror, and mystery. BiFan still … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hong Jong Hyun, Jung So Min, Lee Da Hee, Lee Min Ho, Moon Chae Won, Shin Hyun Joon

Attack on Titan Live-action Cast Show Off Cool Apocalyptic Location Shoot in Battleship Island

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2015
Group of five people posing outdoors.

The upcoming one-two punch of sequential live-action Attack on Titan movies is getting closer to meeting the audience, with the summer movie season in full swing and the cast ramping up promotions. Last week the four leads Miura Haruma, Mizuhara Kiko, Hongo Kanata, and Ishikara Satomi joined their movie director Higuchi Shinji on a press event at the location where … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Attack on Titan, Hongo Kanata, Ishikawa Satomi, Miura Haruma, Mizuhara Kiko

China Remakes My Best Friend’s Wedding with Shu Qi, Feng Shao Feng, and Victoria Song

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 11, 2015
Three individuals posing for a photo together.

While this isn’t a movie that I think needs a remake, I’ll chalk it up to the nostalgia factor kicking in for making me actually curious about this project. China has confirmed a remake of the 1997 Hollywood movie My Best Friend’s Wedding, which wasn’t anywhere near Julia Robert’s breakout or best work but was still a hit when it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Feng Shao Feng, My Best Friend's Wedding, Shu Qi, Victoria Song

Bu Bu Jing Xin Movie Time to Love Releases Glorious Theme Song MV with Exquisite Movie Scenes

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 11, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 10, 2015
Woman in vibrant pink dress walking away.

Considered me optimistic after being wowed by the just released official theme song MV for the upcoming Time to Love, better known as Bu Bu Jing Xin the Movie. The movie is being marketed for the intense love triangle romance rather than the throne battle, with it scheduled for release on August 7th just in time for Chinese Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, TW & C dramas | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, Ivy Chen, Shawn Dou, Time to Love, Tony Yang

Jeon Ji Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and Ha Jung Woo Hit the Red Carpet for Action Flick The Assassination

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2015
Film premiere with cast and crew at event.

Just because Jeon Ji Hyun did one mega hit K-drama without any indication she’s planning anymore small screen forays doesn’t mean she’s not acting. She’s just back to her day job is all, being one of the biggest K-actress movie stars of her generation. Her next movie costars two of the biggest K-actor movie stars to boot in Ha Jung … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Assassination, Ha Jung Woo, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Lee Jung Jae

Ariel Lin and Bolin Chen Finish Their Scenes Together for Upcoming C-movie Go Lala Go 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2015
Person holding cutout photo, woman smiling.

Filming is nearly wrapped for upcoming C-movie Go Lala Go 2, the popular novel adaptation of the sequel to the same name hit novel and movie from a few years ago. I’m not complaining that it’s a whole new cast since the three leads are basically three of my favorite Taiwanese entertainers ever in Ariel Lin, Vic Zhou, and Bolin … Continue reading →

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

Suzy Leads High Profile Star Attendees at the VIP Movie Premiere of Horror K-movie The Piper

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 7, 2015
Actress posing at a promotional event.

I’m starting to wonder if Suzy and Lee Min Ho went the candid route in admitting their relationship three months ago when outed by Dispatch because they basically couldn’t hide their rosy romance glow. The stars were out in full force yesterday at the premiere of upcoming horror fantasy K-movie The Piper (Korean title Guest), with none more shining and … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chun Woo Hee, Jeon Hye Bin, Kang Sora, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Joon, Lee Seung Gi, Lee Sung Min, Park Eun Bin, Park Jin Joo, Suzy, The Piper, Yoo Yeon Seok

Chris Wu and Nikki Hsieh Reunite for Horror Movie The Bride From the Director of The Ring

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2015
Focused man working on a computer.

I almost never write about horror movies even though it’s an Asian film staple mostly because it’s not my thing. I also write more about dramas and there really isn’t a horror drama genre aside from the occasional dip into supernatural flourishes in some dramas. In my younger days I loved and watched tons of horror movies, Asian and Hollywood … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chris Wu, Nikki Hsieh, The Bride

Beauty Inside with Han Hyo Joo and Big Name K-ent Ensemble Cast Continues Fun Promo Push

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 4, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2015
Colorful poster of a Korean drama cast.

The promotion and watch experience for upcoming K-movie Beauty Inside is sure to be odd, and I don’t mean that in a negative way. The cast is filled to the brim with popular and critically acclaimed actors and actresses all in a guest-starring context, playing the same character of male lead Woo Jin and doing so with limited screen time … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Beauty Inside, Han Hyo Joo

Itazura na Kiss Getting a Live-action Japanese Movie Adaptation

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2015
Couple in school uniform, romantic scene.

The popular shoujo manga Itazura na Kiss (It Started with a Kiss) has officially crossed over to the zombie undead territory. How else to explain why this sweet but flimsy yarn is getting yet another live-action adaptation? Is anyone else still clamoring for the story of a dim-witted but persistent high school girl and the way she wore down and … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, J-doramas | Tagged It Started with a Kiss, Itazura na Kiss, Playful Kiss

Real Life Best Friends Huang Xiaoming and Zhao Wei Finally Get Their Kiss on For C-movie Hollywood Adventures

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2015 by ockoalaJune 28, 2015
Couple kissing in a romantic setting.

Usually a fan goes from reel to real, watching a drama or movie OTP and wishing they would get together in real life. This might be the first case of real to reel, watching a real life set of maybe soul mates and definite best friends finally cross that line solely onscreen but delivering plenty of catharsis for a twenty plus year … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Huang Xiaoming, Zhao Wei

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