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TW-netizens Speculate that Tia Li is Not Dating Kai Ko and Instead Secretly with Aaron Yan

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2015
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This juicy dating rumor feels like a stretch, not to mention a good year too late to be worth its sizzle. Taiwan netizens are speculating that all the recent dating rumors between idol-actress Tia Li and fallen TW-actor Kai Ko is actually a front for Tia’s real romance with her former costar Aaron Yan. Say what was my first reaction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Aaron Yan, Dating, Tia Li

Suzy in an Unexpected Pairing with Taiwanese Superstar Show Luo in Cute Coffee CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 25, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 25, 2015
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Suzy is everywhere these days and now her presence is being felt down South in Taiwan with a brand new high profile ad campaign. Suzy is paired up with Taiwanese superstar singer-actor Show Luo for Coffee Maurina, a pairing that whacked me out of left field merely for the surprise factor and not that there is anything odd about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Show Luo, Suzy

Yeon Jung Hoon Expecting First Child with Six Months Pregnant Wife Han Ga In

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 24, 2015
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This is wonderful news, and even more heartwarming for this particular star couple after what they’ve been through. Korean acting married couple Yeon Jung Hoon and his wife Han Ga In are expecting their first child together, with Han Ga In currently six months pregnant and the baby due in late winter 2016. The couple have been married ten years and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Ga In, Yeon Jung Hoon

Kim Tae Hee and Rain Deny Reports of a Christmas Eve Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 20, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 19, 2015
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Time for another update on the love life of top Korean star couple Rain and Kim Tae Hee. Many of the famous couplings that have shocked K-ent in the three years since these two open the flood gates three years ago have called it quits, yet brainy Kim Tae Hee and brawny Rain continue to chug along. I really didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kim Tae Hee, Rain

Vic Zhou and Reen Yu Surprise TW-ent by Quietly Getting Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 11, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2015
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Heart. Broken. Okay, maybe I was just joking on that. Or maybe not, it’s hard to tell since I’m both crying and smiling at the same time upon hearing the news that my Zai Zai is married. Yes, real life married and not just cinematic married. Vic Zhou quietly tied the knot with his long time girlfriend TW-actress Reen Yu on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Married, Reen Yu, Vic Zhou

Netizens Appalled and Amused by Local Chinese Wax Museum Figures of K-stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2015
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Some may think C-netizens are harsh but I find them equal opportunity snarkers. They don’t riff only on foreign things, they are just as candid when it comes to pointing out the crappy stuff coming out of China. Case in point – the C-netizens are having a lulzworthy field day with a local wax museum in Sichuan province, deeming it … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ahn Jae Wook, Kim Soo Hyun, Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho

Section TV Polls Fan Picks for Top 8 Big Stars of Korean Entertainment in 2015

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2015
Young man and bespectacled man with bow tie

Every time there is a survey of some sort, it’s always entertaining to casually peruse which star has maintained top dog popularity and who may have dropped off a bit. This weekend Section TV did a poll for its 800 episode, asking 800 people to name the Top 8 Big Stars of South Korea. This one sounds like a pure … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ha Jung Woo, Hwang Jung Eum, Jeon Ji Hyun, Ji Sung, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, Kim Woo Bin, Yoo Jae Suk

Lee Min Ho and Seolhyun are the Face of the Visit Korea Campaign to Promote Tourism Prior to Winter Olympics

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2015
Five people walking together in traditional attire.

The Korean government certainly picked two very photogenic stars to be the face of the Visit Korea campaign, which kicked off this past week with a media ceremony led by South Korean President Park Geun Hye. The Visit Korea push is a two year long initiative to promote tourism in Korea leading up to the country hosting the Winter Olympics … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho, Seolhyun

K-actress Han Groo Looks Radiant as She Marries Her Longtime Boyfriend

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2015
Couple embracing by the water at sunset.

Nothing much needs to be said other than a big fat congratulations to K-actress Han Groo on tying the knot! After announcing her engagement two months ago, this past weekend Han Groo got married in Seoul to her very handsome non-entertainment industry boyfriend. The couple also shot an engagement pictorial for Grazia in what appears to be a tropical setting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Groo

K-ent Discussing Changed Looks of Hong Soo Ah and Lee Soo Hyuk

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 5, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 4, 2015
Two stylish people posing together confidently.

Whenever a K-actor or actress makes the news for looking different, it’s always hard to look away since news coverage usually means something drastic as opposed to the usual and widespread nip and tucks. Recently the spotlight is shining on supporting role K-actress Hong Soo Ah and rising model-turned-actor Lee Soo Hyuk. I’ll leave it for folks to make their … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hong Soo Ah, Lee Soo Hyuk

Taiwan Gets Double the Hallyu Love in the Same Week with Visits From Yoona and Song Seung Heon

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2015
Woman in striped sweater and man with bouquet

Taiwan got a double dose of Hallyu candy this week, with Song Seung Heon and Yoona both making short but sweet stops on the island. This probably isn’t all that newsworthy other than I like them both and they happen to be looking exceptionally pretty at their respective events. Yoona was there for a H:Connect event as a brand spokesmodel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Seung Heon, Yoona

Nicky Wu Celebrates his 45th Birthday with Actress Wife Liu Shi Shi and Drama Costars

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2015
Couple celebrating with dogs and birthday cake.

I never get tired of checking in on Liu Shi Shi and Nicky Wu, the now married costars who were the heart and soul of why the C-drama adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin (Startling with Each Step) was as unexpectedly good as it turned out. Compared to the extravagant weddings of fellow celebs like Huang Xiaoming–Angelababy or Jay Chou–Hannah … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, Liu Shi Shi, Nicky Wu

Ariel Lin Transcends Kitschy Couture at Skin Care Event in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2015 by ockoalaOctober 30, 2015
Woman presenting at a Biore event.

In an impressive display of professionalism, Ariel Lin showed up this past weekend at a promo event for a body care product rocking what is best described as attire better suited for a cosplay event. I’m sure someone designed the hella kitschy ensemble, which stands out even more in this day and age when media events are by and large … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ariel Lin

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