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Retrospective: Kim Nam Gil’s Many Expressive Sides in M Magazine Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 15, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 15, 2017
Smiling person in a stylish suit.

Since Kim Nam Gil broke out eight years ago with Queen Seondeok in 2009, his career has been steadily on the high end albeit more consistently successful in movies than K-dramas. I’m a K-drama watcher so I’ll admit to rather forgetting about him after he did Bad Guy, I had a love/hate relationship with that drama but it was definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Nam Gil

Hyun Bin Goes Gruff and Scruffy at Press Conference for K-movie The Swindlers

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 14, 2017
Man in a suit with thoughtful expression.

There’s no such thing as lucky or successful forever, and the same goes for the preternaturally good looking. Even visual gods and goddesses have to stumble and one of the stalwarts of K-ent took a nose dive this week promoting his upcoming movie. Hyun Bin was out at the press conference for The Swindlers costarring Yoo Ji Tae and Park … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

Latest Sizzling Army Stills of Lee Seung Gi Prior to Scheduled October 31 Military Service Discharge

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 5, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 5, 2017
Soldier in tactical gear, serious expression.

The mandatory military service of my darling boy Lee Seung Gi will go down as the loooooongest of all the stars I’ve sent off to became a man in the last decade of watching Hallyu drama. While some have flown by while most just feel normal paced, his was like on half speed so it’s crazy that he’s only been … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Kim Soo Hyun Announces Military Enlistment in Active Duty this October 23rd

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 28, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2017
Smiling man in suit waving hands.

K-actor Kim Soo Hyun‘s success has both hard work but also a measure of luck in choosing the right projects at the right time. If luck comes and goes then announcing his impending military enlistment right now is probably a very smart choice. His luck appeared to run out this year with the biggest K-movie box office bomb in quite … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Three Lives Three Worlds Drama Leads Mark Chao and Yang Mi Adorably Reunite at Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
Two people posing for a selfie together.

Kyaaaaa, fans of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms rejoice, our beloved OTP is back together and being so adorable my teeth hurt. The leads of the hit C-drama adaptation sat next to each other at a fashion week event and wasted zero time in goofing around in between taking in serious couture updates. Mark Chao and Yang … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves, TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Late Stage Pregnant Jeon Ji Hyun and Kim Tae Hee Radiant in New Beauty CFs

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 9, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 8, 2017
Woman in a white blouse posing thoughtfully.

The great K-ent baby bump watch of 2017 continues as it heads towards the final stretch in both the final calendar quarter and also many expecting actresses in their third trimester already. The two biggest pregnant stars are for sure Jeon Ji Hyun and Kim Tae Hee, the latter even more scrutinized since she’s carrying Hallyu actor-singer Rain‘s progeny to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Tae Hee

Mark Chao a Flower Boy and Scholar as the New Face of Floral Homes Goods Brand Beast

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 20, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2017
Man smiling at rabbit among pink roses.

  It’s been only six months since Mark Chao waltzed back to my drama consciousness with an indelible and exquisitely nuanced portrayal of male lead Ye Hua (and his various incarnations) in the C-drama adaptation of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms. He’s been super selective with dramas so clearly he’s not angling for the greater popularity that … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Mark Chao

Gong Yoo All Smiles In Taiwan for the Asus Cellphone Launch Fan Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 19, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2017
Smiling man at a press conference.

I’m pretty immune to celebrity endorsements making me want to buy something, the last time I really had the urge was when Yoon Eun Hye was the face of Cartier during the relaunch of the Juste Un Clou collection. Leave it to her Coffee Prince charming costar Gong Yoo to elicit a shiver of desire for an item just become … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo the New Boyfriend-esque Spokesperson for Zenfone

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 9, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 9, 2017
Man holding Asus Zenfone 4 smartphone.

Having a favorite star be the brands spokesperson doesn’t incite me to buy the products but that’s likely due to my having strong ideas of what I like and don’t like based on efficacy. With that said, having a beloved star promote a product does make me take note of the item when watching the CF and that along builds … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo

Lee Jong Seok the New Face of Korean Tourism and Receives August Enlistment Notice

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 28, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 28, 2017
Man in a suit smiling at event.

Another one may be headed off to the military in what has been a steady drumbeat of enlistment in the last three months alone. Actor Lee Jong Seok has received his military enlistment notice for August 10th which is right around the corner, and his agency confirms the notice but Lee Jong Seok has not determined whether he will enlist … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

Yoon Eun Hye Posts Wind Swept and Happy Instagram Video Update

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 26, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 26, 2017
Young woman waving with a joyful expression.

Summer is more than halfway done and soon the kids will be back to school and the final batch of 2017 K-dramas scheduled and cast. I’m still waiting patiently for K-actress Yoon Eun Hye‘s promised 2017 K-ent return, and if she ends up picking a movie then it’ll be at least 2018 until it hits the big screen. I still … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Rainie Yang Promotes Charity Fundraising at 7/11 for Senior Citizen Care

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2017
Woman holding a large coin promotional display.

The spate of weddings in Taiwan entertainment for the better part of last year has seen over half a dozen top name actresses taken off the singles list. There’s still a few more eligible ladies left for the media to keep track of but some don’t even have boyfriends so Rainie Yang immediately jumps to the front of the list … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Rainie Yang

Kim Woo Bin’s Agency Posts 28th Birthday Greeting for the Actor Who Remains in Cancer Treatment

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 16, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 16, 2017
Person celebrating a birthday on stage.

I don’t track even my favorite stars birthdays and only notice when the day gets celebrated by fans as a reminder that time keeps chugging along. This particular birthday feels so melancholy and hopeful at the same time, with July 16th being K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s 28th birthday and his own agency posted a birthday greeting for the star. Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

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