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Lee Min Ho’s Latest Airport Sighting: Man Purse Toting and Driving Little Girls Wide-eyed with Wonder

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 24, 2015
Person in sunglasses walking at airport.

I’ve seen recurring commentary on recent Lee Min Ho posts that he just doesn’t look as good anymore. Of course that’s still balanced out by plenty of “oppa is so hot!” comments, but there are clearly enough opinions of his downgraded visuals to merit considering that point of view. I think he still looks good, definitely movie star handsome, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

So Ji Sub Cuddles on the Sofa for New Pillow CF Campaign and Revealed to Have Turned Down She Was Pretty

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 23, 2015
Person sitting on couch with pillows.

The bad hair trend is continuing on the heads of some universally lauded as gorgeous actors. First came Won Bin at his own wedding, next was Yoo Seung Ho last week at a CF brand event, and finally this week So Ji Sub saunters in with a combination of those two bad styles into a new even uglier do. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged So Ji Sub

Shin Mina and Kim Woo Bin Confirm Relationship After Dispatch Outs Their Secret Dates

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 22, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 22, 2015
Couple posing casually in stylish outfits.

I went to sleep and woke up to a K-ent with a brand new top star couple confirmed. I’m more than happy to have missed the standard hullabaloo from dating rumor reveal to checking with the agency to confirmation/denial, but apparently this new couple copped to the still young relationship quite readily. Current K-ent It Boy Kim Woo Bin and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Naver Ranks the Top 7 Ratings Champions for K-dramas Aired From 2010-2015

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 21, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 21, 2015
Top seven figures ranked by popularity.

With K-drama ratings so woefully low these past two years, and probably starting the general downward spiral even earlier than that, it’s still worth taking a look at which actors and actresses are the current crop of ratings leaders. One can argue overseas popularity and dramas viewing numbers, but the K-advertisers still look to domestic set top ratings and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin, Jang Hyuk, Joo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Seok, Su Ae, Yoo Seung Ho

Lim Ji Yeon Ravishing in Skincare Campaign and Shines in First Drama Role in High Society

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2015
Woman with long black hair, soft expression.

It’s another Monday and another edition of Koala eats her words. This particular opinion set is for rising actress Lim Ji Yeon, who was an unknown a year ago before she landed the leading lady role in the erotic movie Obsessed opposite Song Seung Heon. She’s since followed up with a leading lady role in yet another erotic movie, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lim Ji Yeon

Shin Mina Makes a Pastel Summery Appearance at Cosmetic CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 14, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 14, 2015
Woman standing beside a decorated cake.

It’s looking more and more unlikely that Shin Mina will be returning to the small screen this year. She’s been signed on for SBS drama Will You Have Dinner with Me (Let’s Have Dinner Together) since May but the drama was bumped from the network’s summer schedule for upcoming darker melo Yongpalyi with Joo Won and Kim Tae Hee. That’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Shin Mina

Luhan’s China Workshop Officially Denies Rumors that He’s Secretly Married and Has a Baby

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 12, 2015
Portrait of a young man in stylish apparel.

This rumor takes the cake for how far out there it is, if it’s true then it certainly might be the biggest scoop of the Asian entertainment year. Chinese entertainment media is falling over thanks to some juicy big mid-week gossip. A popular anonymous weibo account that regularly breaks star rumors dropped a bombshell scandal that has been linked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Luhan

Lee Min Ho Tweets Supremely Awkward Topless Selfie to Fans and Maybe Suzy

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 8, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 8, 2015
Young man posing in black and white.

I happened to be on Twitter last night mere moments after Lee Min Ho posted one of his infrequent tweets. I almost didn’t glance at it since celebrity tweets are usually bland anodyne life or project updates, but I’m soooooo glad I paused to take a look because I fairly spit out the drink I just took a sip from. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Producer and The Girl Who Sees Smells Leads the Drama Content Power Index for First Half of 2015

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 7, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2015
Four characters posing for a drama poster.

The Contents Power Index (CPI) rankings are out, tabulating the most influential dramas of the first half of 2015. The ranking was for the period between January-June of 2015 and included all dramas aired on the big three as well as cable networks. CPI is calculated using ratings, discussion buzz, number of news articles written, number of searches, and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Angry Mom, Healer, Heard it Through the Grapevine, Hyde Jekyll Me, Kill Me Heal Me, Let's Eat 2, Mask, Orange Marmalade, Pinocchio, Producer, Punch, School 2015, The Girl Who Sees Smells, Warm and Cozy, What's With This Family

Jaejoong Looking Model Sharp in Military Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 6, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 5, 2015
Young man wearing white tee and red uniform

I don’t particularly miss Jaejoong being off in the army, nor am I all that happy he’s gone as if his presence was taking acting roles away from more qualified actors. He’s actually improved over the years, albeit inconsistently, but his recent leading man turn in Triangle is definitely a highlight of his acting career to date. Too bad he … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jaejoong

K-netizens Choose Yoo Seung Ho and Moon Geun Young as Best Child Actors

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 4, 2015
Two individuals in contrasting outfits and hairstyles.

I feel like K-netizens have really strong opinions either way, and sometimes a fixed opinion can be near impossible to change whether good or bad. If a star messes up even once it’s basically in the image crapper, which does make it even more impressive the select stars in various age groups that remain in the K-netz good graces. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Moon Geun Young, Yoo Seung Ho

Lee Dong Gun and Jiyeon of T-ara Confirmed to be Dating After Meeting on Movie Set

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 3, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2015
Woman waving in sheer blouse, suited man

Not sure what’s in the water in South Korea this week as a second dating breaking news has just dropped following the Lee Jong Seok–Park Shin Hye juicy on dit. Unlike the earlier dating reveal, this one had a quick and decisive turnaround from the moment the possible dating rumors and accompanying pictures leaked to the response from the two … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Jiyeon, Lee Dong Gun

Dispatch Gets Peevish with Lee Jong Seok and Park Shin Hye Dating Denial, Releases Torrent of Rendezvous Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 11, 2015
Two smiling individuals showcasing wrist accessories.

Today’s lesson comes courtesy of K-tabloid Dispatch – don’t piss it off otherwise it’ll act like a spurned mistress. After Dispatch rattled the mid-week hump with a breaking story about Pinocchio costars Park Shin Hye and Lee Jong Seok secretly dating for the last four months, the two stars in question swiftly denied the report through their agencies and united on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Jong Seok, Park Shin Hye

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