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GQ Korea Presents Four Rotating Covers for its 10th Anniversary Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 20, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 20, 2011
Four GQ magazine covers with men in tuxedos

Are you addicted to gorgeous Korean men in formalwear? Yeah, me too. Apparently, so is GQ Korea magazine, which celebrates its 10th Anniversary edition with not one, but four rotating covers featuring four of the biggest stars in Korean entertainment – Lee Byung Hun, Jung Woo Sung, Song Seong Heon, and Kwon Sang Woo. I’m sure you all have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jung Woo Sung, Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Byung Hun, Song Seung Heon

Moon Geun Young Goes Edgy Minimalist for Bazaar Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 20, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 20, 2011
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Moon Geun Young goes for sleek and edgy in her latest photo spread for Bazaar Korea. She shows off a cropped haircut that reminds me of Kim So Yeon‘s now iconic look for IRIS, but Moon Geun Young manages to retain her inherent cuteness that somehow creates a balanced juxtaposition with the harsher cut. I love these pictures, and love … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Moon Geun Young

Written Preview for My Princess Episode 15

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 19, 2011
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My Princess has pulled quite a feat in my opinion – it went completedly off the tracks before suddenly lurching back in place and going full speed ahead as if nothing happened. Would I ever forget that the middle episodes were insanely dreadful? Probably not, but I’ve put it behind me with a jaunty wave. No hard feelings, okay MP? … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged My Princess

Kim Jae Wook’s Band Walrus Releases Second Single “Seoul Witch”

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 17, 2011
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The Kim Jae Wook fronted indie band Walrus has dropped its second single off its just released album. The song is “Seoul Witch”, and the MV takes Kim Jae Wook to what looks like sun-dappled Australia. I love the song, which is breezy and hip without ever trying too hard or being overly produced. I still can’t get over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Kim Jae Wook

Dream High Episode 14 Video Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 19, 2011
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Dream High is wrapping up in two weeks, and I’m rather sad to see it come to an end. Perhaps there is enough story to make a longer drama, but in my heart I know that 16 episodes is likely just the right length. I think pretty soon all the outside issues will be dealt with, and the kids will … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Dream High

Jung Woo Sung Confirmed For the Hollywood Remake of The Killer

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2011
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Following on the heels of a box-office successful Korean remake of the iconic John Woo movie A Better Tomorrow (Korean title Mujeokja, starring Song Seung Heon and Joo Jin Mo), a second remake of another John Woo movie is in the works. Director John H. Lee (A Moment to Remember, Into the Fire) will be reuniting with his AMTR star … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jung Woo Sung

Midas to Premiere Next Tuesday on SBS

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2011
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News flash: SBS has decided to premiere Midas on Tuesday of next week, since Athena: Goddess of War preempted one episode due to an on set injury and will be airing its 20th and final episode next Monday. This news got me scrambling in earnest to actually read up on the drama, rather than snigger or swoon at the various … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Kim Hee Ae, Lee Min Jung, Midas, No Min Woo

New Stills from the Mary Photobook and BTS Video of the Moon Geun Young-Won Bin Photoshoot

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2011 by ockoalaApril 7, 2011
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The Captain of the Geun-Geun ship is inviting all passengers to dine with me. Black tie only, and you have to bring your powers of conjecture, deduction, and persuasion. The crack team in the discussion forum is entertaining me silly with their masterful CSI abilities (carry on, sailors!), so I simply must reward everyone with some GG goodies. Bringing photos … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jang Geun Seok, Mary Stayed Out All Night, Moon Geun Young, Won Bin

Ha Ji Won For W Korea and Hyun Bin and Tang Wei in Vogue

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 18, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2011
Elegant woman in black dress, man polishes shoe

I thought about splitting this into two posts, but I realized it was really destined to be shown together. Hyun Bin and his Manchu (Late Autumn) co-star Tang Wei grace the cover and inside pages of Vogue Korea, at the same time that his Secret Garden co-star Ha Ji Won transforms back into her glamorous actress self for the pages … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Hyun Bin, Tang Wei

My Princess Episode 14 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2011 by ockoalaJune 1, 2012
Man lifting woman in ornate courtyard

Episode 14 of My Princess was a near perfect pre-finale episode of a rom-com. I’d be hard-pressed to find a single flaw in this episode, whether it was narrative progression, acting, or emotional connection. Qualitatively, it might just be the best episode of MP yet, and I’ll explain why in a bit. Just know that you’ll likely laugh, sniffle some … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Upcoming MBC Drama The Thorn Birds Releases Poster and Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 17, 2011 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2013
Four smiling adults posing against white background

The upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama The Thorn Birds released its first batch of drama poster and stills, and boy am I underwhelmed. I can’t quite figure out what the drama is about just yet (something about a woman persevering through adversity and rising above the odds with her strong spirit), but I do know that the stylist who dressed both … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Han Hye Jin, Joo Sang Wook, Kim Min Jung, Seo Do Young, The Thorn Birds

Dream High Episode 14 Written Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2011
Person having ear cleaned with metal tool

Dream High is literally and figuratively soaring these days, with a continued consistently developed storyline plus a very addicting and snappy execution. I still don’t have a clue who will be K, or who will end up a couple in the main love triangle, but I do think that Hye Mi is discovering that she has the stirrings of feelings for … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Dream High

My Princess Episode 13 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 16, 2011 by ockoalaFebruary 16, 2011
Man tying woman's hair in sunlit room

What did I say in my post about the video preview for episode 13? Ah yes, I said I was not going to jump to conclusions and will watch the episode before deciding whether I need to bust out the knives or the bucket. Ladies (and any gentlemen) – take out your buckets and get ready for some drooling! My … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

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