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Kim Hyun Joong in J-ent Magazine and Preparing for Year End Music Comeback in Japan and China

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 10, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 10, 2017
Portrait of a young man in black sweater.

Sometimes you hear of something forthcoming and just think “NOPE” and this is one of those for me. Disgraced but not criminally liable Korean singer-actor Kim Hyun Joong is reportedly planning a year end music comeback, to the sound of his loyal fans clapping and the rest of the world face palming. I’m sure he’s made enough money over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kim Hyun Joong

Producer of The Rap of China Unrepentant About Blatant Plagiarism of Korean Original Show Me the Money

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2017
"Logos for Show Me the Money and Rap China"

The more I hear about the straight up plagiarism scandal of the last month around hit Chinese music show The Rap of China (Chinese title China Has Hip-Hop) basically being a copycat of hit Korean program Show Me the Money the more it pisses me off. And I didn’t even watch the original, lol, but some stuff is just so … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Show Me the Money, The Rap of China

Taiwan Netizens Marvel Over Jolin Tsai’s Nearly Unrecognizable Dark and Dramatic Look for New Concert

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 30, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 30, 2017
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I’ll need some eagle-eyed readers to assist in determining what’s going on with Taiwanese musical superstar Jolin Tsai‘s look, one that is getting tons of netizen chatter over whether it’s just makeup, surgical changes, or a combo of both. Jolin has been on an Asia tour this summer and unveiled a new look with dramatic eye makeup and a black … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jolin Tsai

DBSK’s Yunho Splits His Pants Performing Too Hard at SM Town Concert and Fans Go Wild

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 9, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 9, 2017
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I can only say this was the perfect confluence of events to generate priceless coverage for Yunho‘s return to the music world after two years away in military service. This weekend was the annual SM Town concert in Seoul where the behemoth music agency holds a performance featuring its own stable of top idol groups and stars. In attendance solo … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Yunho

Rain Looking Better than Ever After Marriage at Fan Meeting in Japan

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 9, 2017 by ockoalaMay 9, 2017
Man embracing a woman on stage.

Okay, that girl is totally what I would be like if Rain gave me a hug, onstage or offstage on the life altering chance he’s standing right next to me some place some day. I’d be all like “lemme hug you but HOMG I’m so nervous!”, but all done with zero thirsty want and all admiration and appreciation for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Rain

IU Releases Exciting Teaser for “Ending Scene” MV Featuring Kim Soo Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2017 by ockoalaApril 14, 2017
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I’m pre-obsessed with the second single to come from singer-actress IU‘s latest album release. It’s called “Ending Scene” and features guest star Kim Soo Hyun as the leading man, in what is billed as a casting coup but really just a good friend doing a sweet favor for another good friend. IU and Kim Soo Hyun have costarred in two … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU, Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun Guest Stars in IU’s New Solo Album MV and Movie Real Scheduled for June 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2017 by ockoalaApril 6, 2017
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It’s nice to have friends to help out and also serve as a nifty promotional platform. Kim Soo Hyun will be reuniting with singer-actress IU for the third time this month as the male lead in her upcoming MV of the second track off her new solo album. They have been good friends for many years and worked onscreen twice … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged IU, Kim Soo Hyun

China’s Most Anticipated Boy Band Idol Group FFC-Acrush Turns Out to Be Five Handsome Androgynous Girls

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 31, 2017 by ockoalaMarch 31, 2017
Five stylish individuals posing together.

A new idol group is about to debut in China and the five members looked sourced exactly from the EXO/BTS/WINNER playbook. From the stylish male cuts artfully mussed, dressed in varying looks of street punk, rococo, and even grunge, soon to debut FFC-Acrush has already amassed over 900,000 followers on Weibo and growing. Their fans have been following their training … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Acrush

Seo In Guk Leads Jellyfish Agency Music Stars in Cute Holiday Single “Jelly Christmas”

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 22, 2016 by ockoalaDecember 22, 2016
Young man holding a gift box.

What an adorable fan service from an adorably named entertainment company. Jellyfish Entertainment‘s music project Jelly Box has released a new Christmas single featuring the collective talents of it’s young music stars. Titled “Jelly Christmas”, the song includes singer-actor Seo In Guk, boy group VIXX, and rookie girl group Gugudan. The single cover features a cheesy goldfish with the words … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Gugudan, Seo In Guk, VIXX

Kimi Qiao’s Label Releases Self-titled Posthumous Album with All Proceeds Going to Depression Treatment Charity

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 10, 2016 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2016
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Perhaps the saddest entertainment world news story of 2016 was the suicide of Chinese singer-actor Kimi Qiao at the age of 27. It was completely shocking because of his sunshine boy persona in public and hard working reputation as someone who loved what he was doing. Turns out Kimi suffered from depression which was exacerbated in recent years by cruel … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kimi Qiao

Rainie Yang Radiant in Rose and White at Taipei Concert for New Album

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 26, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 27, 2016
Singer performing on stage with spotlight.

So many Taiwanese actresses have gotten married in the last few years Rainie Yang is starting to lead the dwindling pack of singles. From Vivian Hsu, Ruby Lin, Shu Qi, Michelle Chen, Ariel Lin, Sonia Sui and Tammy Chen, the parade of beautiful brides has been nonstop and now all eyes are on Rainie since she currently has boyfriend Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Rainie Yang

Amber An Rocks the Ladylike Sex Appeal in New 4th Album Art

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 25, 2016
Woman relaxing on the floor with food.

Taiwanese singer-actress Amber An is prepping for her comeback music album, the fourth of her career which has really taken a big leap forward in the last two years. Her last three dramas You Are the Apple of My Eye, To the Dearest Intruder, and A Good Day all garnered good reviews and elevated her presence as leading lady with … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Amber An

Rainie Yang Reunited with Her Most Iconic Drama Leads Mike He, Show Luo, and Will Pan in MV for Audience

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2016
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The second single is out for Rainie Yang‘s latest album Traces of Time in Love, and it’s so much win I don’t even know where to start. It’s an emotional ballad of the kind that Rainie croons rather than belts down, firm in feeling with a soft touch. The song “Audience” is about love, of course, and for the MV … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Mike He, Rainie Yang, Show Luo, Will Pan

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