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Bride of the Century Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2014 by ockoalaMay 21, 2014

This recapping project is probably a very bad idea on my part and the potential for regret seems rather high, but right now I’m inexplicably obsessed with Bride of the Century after thinking no current K-drama would lure me back in the foreseeable future. Airing on cable network Chosun TV, which is one of the least well know Korean cable … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Bride of the Century

Rain Co-stars with Crystal Liu for High Profile Romantic C-movie Beauty’s Dew

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 4, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 4, 2014

Oooohhhh, me likes this new project and casting. Hallyu superstar Rain, whose star has dimmed significantly in his own South Korea after some controversy with his military service behavior and for daring to date a smart nice fellow actress like Kim Tae Hee, has steadily continued with his own career since returning from the army last year. He released a … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cyrstal Liu, Rain

Lego Lee Brings All the Girls to Kiehl’s in Taichung As Manager for the Day

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 3, 2014

There is a Chinese saying that “a bat knocks over an entire boatload of people”, meaning the power of something is just so great or the effect so unexpectedly vast. I think Lego Lee‘s skyrocketing popularity since In A Good Way started airing feels a bit like that. He’s always been adorable, a pretty decent actor, I’ve like him but … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lego Lee

Mike He Plays a Single Dad Opposite Alice Ke in New TW-drama Bravely Say I Love You

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 3, 2014

New TW-drama alert, and this coming hot on the heels of Rainie Yang filming her first drama in three years and Joe Cheng‘s drama coming soon, I think an old school revival is headed our way. Mike He just started filming a new TW-drama called Bravely Say I Love You for the cable network CTI and will mark their first self-produced … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alice Ke, Bravely Say I Love You, Mike He

Lost You Forever Chapter 9: Brow Furrowed, No Choice But Mutual Avoidance

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 3, 2014 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2014

The action switches in Lost You Forever from little Qing Shui Town to the vast Palace of the Gao Xing Kingdom, and with it Xiao Liu’s past as Xiao Yao finally catches up to her. By the time Lost You Forever rolls, around the Sheng Nong Kingdom has fallen and the world of the Gods has only the two remaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Lost You Forever

SS501’s Kim Hyung Jun Dating Former My Shining Girl Co-star So Yi Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 2, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 2, 2014

I was wondering if the K-entertainment dating spree had ended what with a good two months without any major dating announcements. I personally don’t care about all that dating other then it felt like this amazingly roll where one couple begat another so I didn’t want it to end. There has been a lot of cross-over couples as well recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Hyung Jun, So Yi Hyun

Seung Nyang Tenderly Tends to a Poisoned Ta Hwan in Empress Ki Episode 34

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 2, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 2, 2014

I think the last few episodes of Empress Ki have been slowly setting the stage for the second ship to sail in Ta Hwan and Seung Nyang. If she had become his consort unwillingly or unwittingly, then I can imagine the drama making it so she doesn’t ever love him and spends her days pining after Wang Yoo. But Seung … Continue reading →

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Next Magazine Reports of an Unexpected Romance Between Show Luo and Ruby Lin

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 2, 2014 by ockoalaFebruary 28, 2014

This supposed juicy hook up tabloid fodder out of Taiwan entertainment is too cute not to report. One of Taiwan’s top tabloids Next Magazine has splashed all over its cover of last week’s edition the possible unexpected romance between veteran actress-producer Ruby Lin and top idol singer Show Luo. I have to get this out of the way first, regardless … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ruby Lin, Show Luo

Lee Min Ho Lands the Cover of Cosmo China as well as Hot Water for Gambling Scandal

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 1, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 2, 2014

I continue my perplexed fascination with Lee Min Ho‘s wardrobe, whether it’s in dramas, photo shoots, or events. He’s making a big splash in China by landing the cover of Cosmopolitan China magazine with a huge photo spread. Heirs was a massive hit in China and he’s capitalized on the popularity by doing a duet with Harlem Yu on CCTV‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Lost You Forever Chapter 8: It’s So Late, Why Have You Not Returned

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 1, 2014 by ockoalaMarch 1, 2014

This chapter is the first time all three male leads – Zhuan Xu, Jing, and Xiang Liu – all see each other in the same place with Xiao Liu so expect some sparks (maybe?). This chapter 8 of Lost You Forever also marks the end of Xiao Liu’s stay in Qing Shui Town. He did a lot in the nearly thirty years … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Lost You Forever

Rainie Yang Makes First Acting Return in 3 Years with TW-C Drama Not Love At First Sight

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 1, 2014 by ockoalaFebruary 27, 2014

In my mind Rainie Yang has been an actress for so long that her three year long hiatus from acting felt like an eternity. I do like bits of her song book but her singing career isn’t as winning for me as her winsome animated acting. Her last drama was Drunken to Love You with Joseph Chang back in 2011, … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Michael Chang, Rainie Yang, Zheng Kai

First Peek at Jang Geun Seok Romancing Park Shin Hye on Jeju for Lotte Duty Free

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 28, 2014 by ockoalaFebruary 28, 2014

I confess to being only mildly excited when news broke that You’re Beautiful co-stars Jang Geun Seok and Park Shin Hye were reuniting for the umpteenth time for an onscreen project. It would be a lot more satisfying if this happened sooner after You’re Beautiful, as well as if they hadn’t been doing CFs together over the years. With that … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jang Geun Seok, Park Shin Hye

In A Good Way Episode 15 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 28, 2014 by ockoalaMay 25, 2014

What makes In A Good Way so amazing isn’t just that it’s a good drama, what makes it extra special is that it’s good within the context of the normally mediocre TW-drama genre and it has consistently stayed good even deep into its run. Episode 15 today delivered an hour of electric entertainment built on the previous 14 episodes worth … Continue reading →

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