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Gorgeous Painted Skin 2 Sets New Box Office Records in China

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2012

The Summer box office is off to a roaring start in China with the premiere of Painted Skin: The Resurrection setting new box office records this weekend. Reviews are decidedly mixed, from story is flimsy to production is breathtaking. Both are probably true, and is a fine enough reason to tune in. I’ve been dying to check out this movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Feng Shao Feng, Painted Skin, Yang Mi, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun

Ha Ji Won in Sun-Drenched Mexico for Bazaar Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2012 by ockoalaJune 30, 2012

I’ve always thought Ha Ji Won was a goddess, but after The King 2 Hearts she’s become my queen (and probably Lee Seung Gi‘s as well, heh). After the drama wrapped, she took a trip to North America that involved some events in LA and a trip down to Los Cabos for a photoshoot for Harper’s Bazaar Korea. It’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Video Preview for Episode 9 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2012 by ockoalaJune 30, 2012

KBS released some new stills of Mari, who is looking prettier than ever, as well as the video preview for episode 9. The preview gets my blood pressure up, all on account of Mari. She’s not dastardly, per se, but she’s starting to really grate on my nerves. I suppose my patience is wearing thin with her because I see … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Yun Zhong Ge Chapter 44: Awesome Third Brother Arrives in Chang An

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2012

Surprise! Haha, if anyone is watching Big with me, you’ll totally get that inside joke. I’ve always said I write what I feel like, and my desire to translate Da Mo Yao and Yun Zhong Ge was prompted by my love for the novels rather than doing a public service of generating content. I was in the mood yesterday and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Yun Zhong Ge

Spoiler Pictures Reveal Married Life Begins for Da Ran and Kyung Jae on Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2012 by ockoalaJune 30, 2012

I don’t think the news that Da Ran and Kyung Jae start living together is a spoiler to anyone, since they are married now and for all intents and purposes ought to be living together so as to not arouse suspicions from either family. But the article that accompanied these new pictures does have some spoilery tidbits about Big so … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Big

C-drama SOP Queen with Chen Qiao En and Hans Zhang Releases Pretty Previews

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2012 by ockoalaJune 29, 2012

The already wrapped modern C-drama SOP Queen finally released trailers this week, but there hasn’t been confirmation of when it’s airing. Starring Hans Zhang, Chen Qiao En, and Godfrey Tsao, the drama definitely went all out on location shoots in London for a month before wrapping up in Shanghai and Taipei. The title is about being a “leftover girl” which … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Qiao En, Godfrey Tsao, Hans Zhang, SOP Queen

Teaser Released for Kim Hyung Jun Mini Drama MV Starring Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Ki Woo

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2012 by ockoalaJune 29, 2012

So I made a leeeetle mistake in my last post about Kim Hyung Jun’s upcoming single from his new solo mini album called “Escape”. The first single is actually the song “Sorry I’m Sorry” (Super Junior might be having conniptions but whatever) and is accompanied by a 25-minute mini drama MV co-starring Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Ki Woo. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kang Ji Hwan, Kim Hyung Jun, Lee Ki Woo

Suzy and Baek Sung Hyun Hold Me2Day Chat for Big Plus Latest BTS Videos

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2012 by ockoalaJune 29, 2012

[Breaking news: I know which episode Kyung Joon’s body might wake up. It was in the news. I’ll hide the spoiler below the cut.] Following in the footsteps of Gong Yoo and Lee Min Jung‘s Me2Day chat two weeks ago with the fans of Big, the other two leads Suzy and Baek Sung Hyun held their own chat yesterday with … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Baek Sung Hyun, Big, Suzy

Arang and the Magistrate Releases Eye-catching Stills for the Second Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2012 by ockoalaJune 28, 2012

Arang and the Magistrate continues to marinate in the awesomesauce. The newly released stills of the second leads are as fantastic as the ones for Lee Jun Ki and Shin Mina. Colorful and animated without turning cartoonish, these stills give off the fantasy sageuk vibe that the drama is aiming for. Yeon Woo Jin plays a villainous government official and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arang and the Magistrate, Hwang Bora, Kwang Oh Joong, Yeon Woo Jin

Lee Dong Wook in Australia for Sure Magazine July Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2012 by ockoalaJune 28, 2012

Lee Dong Wook. Being seksi in Australia for Sure Magazine. The end. What? You guys need more words from me? Wookie has been on television regularly these days since taking over co-hosting duties on Strong Heart, occupying the position formerly held by Lee Seung Gi. It’s still odd to me since the two men appear to have such vastly different … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Dong Wook

Written Preview for Episode 9 of Big

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2012 by ockoalaJune 28, 2012

Well the written preview for episode 9 of Big certainly starts to shed light on the mystery of the connection between the two male leads. I’m actually hoping this will send the mystery unraveling at hyper speed rather than dribs and drabs, though I am wanting more Kyung Jae-Da Ran married couple cuteness before the inevitable hammer of angst hits. … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Big

Joo Ji Hoon Returns to Dramaland with Ji Chang Wook as his Rival

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2012 by ockoalaJune 27, 2012

Making his long awaited return to television, Joo Ji Hoon has chosen to go with a 50-episode long weekend drama that will surely test his endurance and mettle. Hey, if you want to make a comeback, why not go all out? The drama is called The Piano Forest (also known as Five Fingers) and stars Joo Ji Hoon as a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Eunjung, Ji Chang Wook, Joo Ji Hoon, The Piano Forest

Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Ki Woo Film MV for Kim Hyung Jun New Single Escape

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 27, 2012 by ockoalaJune 27, 2012

Talk about a case of bros-got-your-back. SS501’s Kim Hyung Jun is releasing a new solo mini album titled “Escape” in July, and for his first single also called “Escape”, he’s joined by his friends and same agency hyungs Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Ki Woo in a 25-minute long music video mini movie. The first stills released show the three … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kang Ji Hwan, Kim Hyung Jun, Lee Ki Woo

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