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Kim Bum is Flying High with New Drama, Movie, and Elle Korea Photospread

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 27, 2013

Kim Bum is really on a roll right now with his acting career. I can safely say he’s been making all the right decisions since he broke out with East of Eden playing the younger version of Song Seung Heon. He was one of the Korean F4 in Boys Before Flowers, he pulled a Yoo Seung Ho in Missing You … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Bum

Rumors Swirl of a Possible Love Triangle with Tia Li, Roy Qiu, and Tang Yan

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 27, 2013

Looks like there is trouble brewing in the never-confirmed romance between Roy Qiu and C-actress Tang Yan, and its in the form of the very similar in style Tia Li. I’ve long accepted that Roy has a type and its totally not the type I like for him but I’m cool with my guys dating as they like. Roy has … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Roy Qiu, Tang Yan, Tia Li

Ji Hyun Woo Headlines Military Musical The Promise

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2013

While I’ve posted recently about upcoming discharges such as Im Joo Hwan and Kim Jae Wook, not to mention Rain is making news for managing to get himself a girlfriend in popular actress Kim Tae Hee while he is still in the army (what can I say, guy’s got game), there are quite a few entertainers serving their duty in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Hyun Woo

Ethan Ruan and Tiffany Hsu Share their Happiness with Fans

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 26, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2013

I hope these two walk down the red carpet and put a ring on their five year relationship soon, because it’s sure to be the most high profile Taiwanese celebrity wedding of this new century and every single Taiwanese celebrity will be in attendance. Ethan Ruan jetted to Milan right after he was released from serving a year of mandatory … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Chris Wang, Ethan Ruan, Tiffany Hsu

Flower Boy Next Door Episode 16 Baby Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 26, 2013 by ockoalaMarch 13, 2013

Flower Boy Next Door successfully wrapped up its too short 16-episode run with a satisfying and meaningful conclusion to the journey. Lessons were learned, laughter and tears flowed aplenty, and by the end I was smiling from ear-to-ear even as I already felt a whift of nostalgia that this is the end. I’m glad I kept the faith because the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Flower Boy Next Door

Police Issue Third Interview Summons for Park Shi Hoo as Media Reports on Initial Negative Toxicology Results

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 26, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 26, 2013

The Park Shi Hoo and K rape allegation investigation continues to develop in ways that are absolutely baffling. I’m really neutral towards Park Shi Hoo as an actor and entertainer prior to this scandal breaking, so my coverage of the developments is neither motivated by liking him or disliking him. I am, however, really perturbed by everything surrounding this unfolding … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shi Hoo

Park Shin Hye is Sexy in Skin Tight Jeans for Jambangee

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 25, 2013

When I saw these new pictures of Park Shin Hye for the Spring collection of jeans and denim for Jambangee (hilarious name, BTW), I actually gasped out loud. Who else got flashbacks to baby Brooke Shields and her “Nothing gets between me and my Calvins” ad campaign? Or did I date myself? Or not, since I could just be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Flower Boy Next Door Episode 15 Baby Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 25, 2013

We’ve one episode to go with Flower Boy Next Door and this drama hasn’t let me down yet. Even the angsty previews for episode 15 turned out to be issues that could be worked through and our OTP continues to work through them. I’m traveling for work this week and the most I can muster up are baby recaps in … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Flower Boy Next Door

Yu Zheng Reveals Partial Yun Zhong Ge Confirmed Cast with Angelababy Rumored as the Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 25, 2013

Yu Zheng‘s The Swordsman, a complete massacre of the classic wuxia novel Smiling Proud Wanderer, is so so SO bad I cannot even write about it. Talking about that atrocity is like pouring boiling water over a fresh burn. Much as I would like him to retire from producing dramas immediately, the man isn’t going anywhere and he has in … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Angelababy, Chen Xiao, Du Chun, Yang Rong, Yun Zhong Ge

Park Shi Hoo Changes Lawyers and Postpones Questioning at Police Station

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 24, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2013

There are considerable similarities in law enforcement and criminal investigation in most developed countries, though the common law versus civil law countries have their own unique divergences in criminal procedure. I don’t know Korean criminal law but the Park Shi Hoo and “K” sexual assault allegation investigation is taking a turn for the strange and not very transparent. Both Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shi Hoo

IU Channels Charlie Chaplin in First Teaser for The Best Lee Soon Shin

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 24, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 24, 2013

With two weeks left until its premiere, don’t be surprised to start seeing more promotional material from upcoming weekend drama The Best Lee Soon Shin. I’m also uncertain whether relatively newbie actress IU, with only a supporting part in Dream High under her belt, is ready to headline a drama that is named after her character no less. She has … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged IU, Jo Jung Seok, The Best Lee Soon Shin

Yoon Eun Hye Shoos Away the Winter in Early Spring Pictorials

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 24, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2013

Good ole Yoon Eun Hye – even in the dead of Winter she manages to jolt me awake like a splash of refreshing cold water for the visual senses. Fresh off a very disappointing turn (for me) in Missing You, where her performance was solid but the character so superficially written, at least she got to experience the melodrama bug … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Flower Boys Attend Dior Show as Filming Wraps for Flower Boy Next Door

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 23, 2013 by ockoalaFebruary 22, 2013

I really cannot believe Flower Boy Next Door has completed filming. It felt like yesterday when the cast was announced and little treats started trickling out before Christmas amplifying the spirit of the joyous holidays. Not it’s already the end of February and time to bid adieu to shy Dok Mi, gregarious Enrique, and dorky Jin Rok. I will look … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Flower Boy Next Door, Kim Ji Hoon, Yoon Si Yoon

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