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The Full Pictorial From the Nuovo Down Winter 2010 Collection

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2011
Fashion photoshoot behind-the-scenes collage

I’ve been meaning to do a full post about the four-guys-in-combat-gear photoshoot for Nuovo Down, but in the insanity that was M3-addiction, I totally got side-tracked. Better late than never, I say. I did post when it was announced that Chun Jung Myung (PIE), Lee Seon Kyun, Lee Jung Jin, and Jang Geun Seok would be teaming up to model … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, My Loves | Tagged Chun Jung Myung, Jang Geun Seok, Lee Jung Jin, Lee Seon Kyun

First Stills of Won Bin from the Basic House shoot (Bonus: Official MV from Ahjusshi)

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2011
Young man in dark jacket and jeans

Information is traveling at lightning speed, and already the first stills have dropped from Naver of the Basic House shoot with Won Bin. I’m keeping an eye out for Moon Geun Young‘s pics, and well as the couples shots which are sure to be glorious. I’ve also unearthed a picture of Won Bin and Moon Guen Young on the set of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, My Loves | Tagged Won Bin

Won Bin and Moon Geun Young: Basic House Spokes Couple for 2011

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2011
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This was supposed to be a slow news Friday. Only in my wildest hopes apparently. More awards news first – Moon Geun Young just bagged herself a Golden Ticket Best Actress Award for her stage performance in The Closer, which ran prior to the commencement of filming for Mary Stayed Out All Night. Congrats to Moon Geun Young! That’s all good stuff, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young, Won Bin

Previews for Episode 17 and 18 of Secret Garden

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2011
Three friends hiking in autumn forest

Whether you love Secret Garden, are indifferent about it, or flat out despise it (I have close drama friends who fall into each of these categories), this is one drama that pushes people’s opinion buttons. With only four episodes left, Kim Eun Sook has a chance to end on a high note, both ratings-wise and story-wise.

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Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged Secret Garden

Queen of J-Pop Ayumi Hamasaki Gets Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2011
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I always say – every New Year is welcomed with a piece of shocking news. 2011’s first big humdinger comes courtesy of J-pop. I left Japan just one day too early, otherwise I would have woken up to this news rather than read it three days later. The undisputed Queen of J-pop (for over a decade running – this girl’s … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas | Tagged Ayumi Hamasaki

Additional Stills of Moon Geun Young and Jang Geun Seok from the KBS Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 6, 2011
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No doubt in my mind – the cutest onscreen couple I have ever watched in any K-drama. Oh, bring on the pitchforks people. As much as I unabashedly love Kim Hyun Joong–Jung So Min in Playful Kiss, the natural acting talent of Jang Geun Seok and Moon Geun Young vaults this onscreen duo to the forefront of the pack. Now … Continue reading →

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

My Princess Episode 2 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2011 by ockoalaMay 10, 2011
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Good old episode 2. For me, episode 2 usually makes or breaks a drama. Either it gets better and I keep watching, or it gets worse and I check out. I’ve already committed to watching My Princess, so it was to my utter relief and delight that episode 2 of MP validated my decision and gave me a solid hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Hyun Bin’s Version of “That Man” for the Secret Garden OST

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2014
Young woman and man wearing coats indoors

Lord have mercy on my soul. It’s getting ripped out. Binnie singing? A song as soulfully romantic as “That Man”? I might as well just curl up and weep, especially seeing the utter and total pain train coming a mile away in Secret Garden. The patented Kim Eun Sook “you want angst, imma give you angst” giant hammer of (temporary) … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Secret Garden

My Princess Episode 1 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 5, 2011 by ockoalaJune 8, 2011
Romantic poster: man joyfully carrying woman

Say hello to a new year, and to a new recap project. The sane half of me is kicking myself in the shin right now, but the insane part of me is sniggering with glee. My Princess (MP) premiered today, and I couldn’t help myself but watch episode 1 immediately. It was the abs, I swear, the abs lured me … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged My Princess

Written Preview for Episode 2 of My Princess

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 5, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 5, 2011
Man sitting on swing holding paper cup

I know most people haven’t even watched episode 1 of My Princess, so this written preview is about as exciting as watching paint dry. However, it’s a clarification of scenes that have been shown in the extended trailer, so perhaps it has some instrinsic value in posting.

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Posted in Drama Previews | Tagged My Princess

SMAP Commercials for Soft Bank: So Funky It’s Cool

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2011
Group of five people by colorful shipping containers

Does the world need SMAP in order to sell iPhones? The correct answer would be no, but the fangirl answer would be hell yes! When I was in Japan, I couldn’t turn the corner from Shibuya to Omotesando without bumping into a SMAP for Soft Bank billboard. The boys (okay, okay, kinda old dudes) were everywhere. And looking good, might … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves, Oldies but Goodies | Tagged SMAP

Full-Length Trailer for My Princess

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2011
Smiling couple posing at movie premiere

My Princess held its press conference yesterday, and is slated to premiere tomorrow on MBC. The production released a full-length trailer during the press conference, which I have embedded below. I can’t help myself. I was grinning the entire time during the preview. It wasn’t love at first sight, but darn it, this drama looks charming and sparkling. Not deep, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Previews, K-dramas | Tagged My Princess

Jo Hyun Jae Makes His Post-MS Comeback With the Drama 49 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 4, 2011 by ockoalaJanuary 4, 2011
Man in white shirt and black vest

The long wait is finally over! For me at least. For Jae Hee fans, keep on waiting guys! My first K-drama love, Jo Hyun Jae (the man who starred in the drama that got me into K-dramas), who was discharged from the military the same day as Jae Hee early in 2010, has finally settled on his first comeback project. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 49 Days, Jo Hyun Jae, Lee Yo Won, Nam Gyu Ri

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