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Magic to Win with Wu Zun and Karena Ng Release Full Theatrical Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 13, 2011

The full theatrical trailer has dropped for Magic to Win starring Wu Zun, Karena Ng, Wu Jing, and Bakmin Wong, which is coming out in less than a month. The trailer discusses how humans only utilize 10 percent of their brain, and would be capable of so much more if they tapped into the remaining unused portions. So I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bakmin Wong, Karena Ng, Magic to Win, Wu Jing, Wu Zun

SMAP Gets Hilariously Wacky for Latest Softbank CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2011

Been having the week from hell. This latest SMAP for Softbank CF lifted my spirits immensely. It’s the first time I’ve seen the guys not jam to Locomotion, or appear to be walking somewhere. If anyone’s curious, check out these older CFs here, and below I’ll also post another new CF set to Locomotion filmed in Singapore. But first you … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Kimura Takuya, SMAP

Man of Honor Episode 9 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 9, 2011

At this point, I can only say that Man of Honor is a bibimbap of awesome. I just love it to pieces, finding so immensely satisfying the relationship between Young Kwang and Jae In, the mystery and intrigue being revealed little by little, and all the fractured souls finding their way to where they ought to go. Episode 9 had … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Man of Honor

Cha Seung Won in Taipei for the Bulgari Store Grand Opening Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2011

Cha Seung Won bagged himself a Style Icon Award last week in Korea, and this week finds him in Taiwan for the grand opening of the Bulgari store at the Taipei 101 building. I swear that man was born to wear a suit. He probably came out of the womb bespoked, LOL. He’s insanely popular in Taiwan mostly due to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged A-Mei, Cha Seung Won

Chen Qiao En and Hans Zhang Pair up for the C/TW Drama SOP Queen

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 9, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2011

Another C-TW-drama held a press conference last week though it’s already in the midst of filming, which appears to be the norm these days. The name of the drama is tentatively called SOP Queen (胜女的代价 which literally translates as The Price of Being a High Powered Single Woman), and stars Chen Qiao En, Hans Zhang (one of the C-version of … Continue reading →

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

Kim Jeong Hoon Joins Yao Di in Fashion C-drama Tiptoe to Kiss for Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2011

There are even MORE dramas in the pipeline? When I said I wanted to talk about dramas, I didn’t think I’d be drowning in them at some point. The list of K-actors heading overseas to film felt like it jumped exponentially in 2011, and joining the ranks is Kim Jeong Hoon (Goong, I Need Romance), who got out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Kim Jeong Hoon, Tiptoe to Kiss for Love, Yao Di

Koala Rants and Raves about In Time With You

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2011 by ockoalaDecember 10, 2011

When watching dramas, I can simply like or dislike based on my immediate reaction. It’s personal and introspective. When writing about dramas, my likes and dislikes take on a life of its own outside my private thought bubble. I’ve noticed people can be offended if it differs from theirs, or find validation when it coincides therewith. That’s fine by me, … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ariel Lin, Bolin Chen, In Time With You

Written and Video Preview for Episode 9 of Man of Honor

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2011

Oh holy heck yes! Man of Honor is rolling along at just the right speed for me, and I get the feeling the production knows the overarching story it wants to tell without throwing in everything but the kitchen sink sometime down the line. I’m thrilled that the drama appears to not shy away from Young Kwang and Jae In’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Man of Honor

Kim Sun Ah is Classy and Sultry Modeling Watches for Armani

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 8, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 8, 2011

If I were a stoner and bandied about using their lingo, I’d call these set of pictures of Kim Sun Ah for Armani “righteous”. She looks classy, womanly, and sophisticated, just the right combination to model some watches for the European brand. Her last project, the movie Fighting Spirit with Kim Joo Hyuk, was a modest success at the box … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Sun Ah

Office Girls Episode 12 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2011

It was the best of episodes, it was the worst of episodes. Okay, I’m just kidding about the worst part. Episode 12 of Office Girls satisfied every expectation I had since salivating over the previews last week. But sadly, it also took the first step in setting the stage for possible future conflicts. Oh Mama Shen, I worry for you! … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged Office Girls

Park Shin Hye and Jang Geun Seok for the Winter 2011 Codes Combine Collection

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2011

The first pictorial for the Winter 2011 collection of Codes Combine are out, and the spokescouple for the brand (since the Fall collection) are the reunited Jang Geun Seok and Park Shin Hye since their You’re Beautiful days. I do like these pictures, but can’t help but wish they were better. The dead looking Wintry background looks fake, and the … Continue reading →

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

Liu Shi Shi is Relaxed and Casual for her Latest Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2011

I often wonder what it’s like to be a breakout star. 2011 started off with Yang Mi hitting the jackpot with Jade Palace Lock Heart, and ends with Liu Shi Shi rocketing to fame with Bu Bu Jing Xin. I’ve been following Shi Shi’s career for years now, so it’s kinda weird to see her become so mainstream, complete with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Liu Shi Shi

White Vengeance with Leon Lai, Feng Shao Feng, and Crystal Liu Readies for Premiere with Kick-ass Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 6, 2011

Dayum, this movie looks goooooood. The upcoming period political-war-intrigue C-movie White Vengeance (Chinese title 鴻門宴 which translates as The Banquet at Hong Gate) finally released it’s official trailer (complete with official English subs, woo hoo) leading up to it’s end of November premiere. Starring Leon Lai as famed warlord General Liu Bang, Feng Shao Feng as his best friend-turned-rival also … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cyrstal Liu, Feng Shao Feng, Jordan Chan, Leon Lai, White Vengeance

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