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Crystal Liu and Yang Yang Model Edgy and Fanciful Wedding Attire for Cosmo Bride China

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 16, 2016
Couple in front of a pink elephant mural.

The typical summer wedding season just ended, and with a bang when it comes to the Chinese-speaking entertainment industry which delivered 4 big weddings in the span of two months. For those planning fall or even winter weddings and are still looking for inspiration, especially the more adventurous ones, the fall issue of Cosmo Bride China is unleashing the twin … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Crystal Liu, Wedding, Yang Yang

Edgy Visuals Interplay for Stage Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with Moon Geun Young and Park Jung Min

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2016
Couple sharing a tender moment, faces close.

I’m loving the costume and character design visuals for the upcoming Korean stage production of Romeo and Juliet. The play initially got my interest because of news that Moon Geun Young was tapped to play Juliet, with Park Jung Min as her lovelorn Romeo. The two are an interesting pairing for sure but from the posters and teaser preview definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Moon Geun Young, Park Jung Min

Park Min Young Celebrates 10 Year Acting Anniversary with Character Topped Cake

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2016
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I wonder if K-actress Park Min Young thinks the last ten years just flew by for her career, because it feels that way to me when I still vividly remember her debut days and now I’m being told that was a decade ago. Say whut? Park Min Young and her fans celebrated the first 10 years of her acting career … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Min Young

Lee Hong Ki Confirms Relationship with Actress Han Bo Reum

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2016
Two individuals in stylish sweaters.

This news certainly feels anti-climatic arriving on the heels of momentous changing happening across ocean in the US. K-ent reported last night that idol-actor Lee Hong Ki of band FT Island is dating rising young actress Han Bo Reum. Initial dating rumors first popped up in August as the two were spotted at a bowling alley but both sides claimed … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Han Bo Reum, Lee Hong Ki

Song Hye Kyo with the Good Hair is the Face of South Korea for Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2016
Woman holding a hairdryer with long hair.

I can’t think of a more perfect product model than K-actress Song Hye Kyo as the face of the new Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. The brand has conquered high end vacuum cleaners and humidifiers, and is now setting it’s eyes on another appliance that uses air namely the every woman has one (or more) hair dryer. The Dyson Supersonic has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Popular K-stars Attended Los Angeles County Museum of Art 2016 Film Gala

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2016
Group of stylish people posing together.

Los Angeles was ground central last week for a black tie gala attended surprisingly by many many top Korean stars. The LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) held its 2016 Art Film Gala, with this year’s honorees Robert Irwin and Kathryn Bigelow. The event was sponsored by Gucci and in attendance at this confluence of fashion and cinema were … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Eric Nam, Han Hyo Joo, Ko So Young, Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, Psy, Sooyoung

Lotte Duty Free Scripts Mini Drama with Lee Jun Ki, Lee Jong Seok, Ji Chang Wook, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon, and Kai

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2016
Six male celebrities posing for photos.

Korean duty free store Lotte is cooking up a treat for all the Hallyu fans – the brand will use all it’s endorsement stars in a web drama called First Kiss For the Sixth Time. There are tons of Hallyu stars endorsing Lotte Duty Free and this web drama will have six male stars playing six eligible bachelors for one lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon

Chen Qiao En Shoots Down Absurd C-ent Rumors that She Hooked Up Young Actor Wu Lei

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 30, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Two smiling individuals in different settings.

I thought I heard it all when it comes to far out there dating rumors but this one makes a new cake. TW-actress Chen Qiao En was forced to respond to rumors making rounds on the internet that she slept with young teen actor Wu Lei, the one who played Hu Ge‘s sidekick Fei Liu in the period drama Nirvana … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chen Qiao En, Wu Lei

Classic and Beautifull Hallyu Stars Kim Tae Hee, Han Ji Min, and Jang Dong Gun Attend CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 29, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 29, 2016
Two women posing in stylish dresses.

This is a perfect throwback Thursday post but the weekend is still suitable to take a present day ride into the heyday past. Three early Hallyu wave Korean stars showed up bright and bubbly to attend a recent Skincare brand event in Seoul and reminded me so much of why the first wave of K-dramas managed to be so addicting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Ji Min, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Tae Hee

Japanese Media Reports that Dorama Costars Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi are Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 28, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2016
Couple in intimate pose on pink backdrop.

I’m not surprised two of the biggest costar slayers in J-ent is reportedly slaying each other’s hearts after costarring in a dorama together. I just hope this is real and it last because I love them both so darn much. Japanese entertainment is abuzz with recent magazine reports that actor-singer Yamashita Tomohisa and actress Ishihara Satomi are reportedly dating each … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas, Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, From Five to Nine, Ishihara Satomi, YamaPi

Fall 2016 K-ent Baby Boom – Bae Yong Joon and Park Soo Jin Welcome Newborn Son and More Stars Expecting Babies

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 24, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 24, 2016
Two actors at a promotional event.

If Korean entertainment didn’t have the wedding bonanza that took place over in T-ent, it’s making up for it in a fall of baby news. The big congrats goes to married acting couple of Bae Yong Joon and Park Soo Jin, they became the proud parents to a healthy baby boy to start off this last week of October. Park Soo … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bae Yon Joon, Baek Ji Young, Han Groo, Jung Seok Won, Park Soo Jin

Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki Intense and Sporty at the Professional Bowling Trials

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 22, 2016
Two players preparing to bowl on lanes.

In what has turned into the most widely covered professional bowling trials in South Korean history, popular Korean star Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki donned their bluest bowling shirts and hit the lanes this weekend before a packed media. KIm Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki are trying out to become professional bowlers, and their standing after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hong Ki

Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Gum are Top K-stars Who Elicit Female Viewers Motherly Instincts

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2016
Two young men posing at events.

I gotta give polling site Moolmong credit for even coming up with this particular poll topic, but then again it’s probably run out of more mainstream subjects to inquire about. Korean ladies were polled on which K-star elicited their most motherly instincts, which seems anathema that viewers would want to mother the hotties in question rather than dream of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Seo In Guk

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