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Shin Mina and Kim Woo Bin Share Separate Bali Vacation Pictures with Relationship Still Going Strong

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
Young woman smiling in a cozy setting.

I love getting the periodic cute star couple check in and in the case of K-stars Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina it’s especially touching as their relationship weathered his serious cancer diagnosis and treatment. It’s been a busy few weeks for Kim Woo Bin as he did press for his recently released Netflix sci-fi K-drama Black Knight so it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Dating, Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Dylan Wang and Bai Lu Radiate Romantic Vibes in Bazaar China Pictorial for their Upcoming Drama Only for Love

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
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Well who here is surprised that chemistry magnets Dylan Wang and Bai Lu actually radiate double the chemistry when paired together lol. The two are in a new Bazaar China pictorial to promote their upcoming modern office romance drama Only for Love (Love as Camp) and the top picture totally reminds me of the awesome lovers chilling in an apartment … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Dylan Wang, Only for Love

C-actress Wu Jing Yan Starts Filming First C-drama in Three Years a Period Story with Male Lead Chen Xin Hai

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
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There has been C-actors and actresses that film back-to-back dramas it’s like 2-3 a year so it’s actually rare to see a lead take a long break like the way Wu Jing Yan did for the last three years. C-ent has been discussing whether Yu Zheng put her on the backburner or she’s chosen to go on hiatus until she … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Wu Jing Yan

iQiyi Formally Announces May 19th Release of Legend of Kunning Palace with Zhang Ling He and Bai Lu Only to Abruptly Cancel 2 Hours Before Premiere Due to Technical Difficulties

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 19, 2023
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Oh wow, this is some shit show happening live and goodness would I have loved to be a fly on the wall of the behind-the-scenes craziness. iQiyi posted on its official drama Weibo page for Legend of Kunning Palace with Bai Lu and Zhang Ling He on the morning of May 19th that the drama was premiering that very day … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Story of Kunning Palace, Zhang Ling He

Studio Dragon Licenses Hit K-drama Vincenzo for Japanese Musical Premiering in August 2023 with Leads Wada Masanari and Suzuka Tomita

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2023 by ockoalaMay 18, 2023
Black and white musical poster featuring two characters.

Sometimes the most random stuff gets made out of hit products and this one is precisely that. The popular 2021 K-drama Vincenzo has gotten a Japanese musical adaptation which just released the first poster above ahead of the August 2023 premiere in a theater in Kobe. The musical stars young J-stars Wada Masanari and Suzuka Tomita, no clue who they … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Vincenzo

IU and Lim Ji Yeon are Best Dress Contrasting Ladies at Gucci 2024 Cruise Collection Show Held at Gyeongbokgung Palace

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 18, 2023 by ockoalaMay 18, 2023
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I always find Gucci clothes one of the most wearable of the couture brands, in that there are pieces that can be sexy, cool, unique, etc. but also worn in real life. This week the brand chose South Korea’s famed Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds to hold the 2024 Cruise Collection runway show and of course many K-stars were decked out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged IU, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Hye Soo, Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Ji Hoon, Lee Jung Jae, Lim Ji Yeon, Shin Mina

More Sightings of C-drama Destined Costars Bai Jing Ting and Song Yi Dating in Real Life Has Fans Wondering if They Will Go Public

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 18, 2023 by ockoalaMay 18, 2023
Couple in traditional attire with scrolls.

This Saturday is May 20th which is another Chinese Valentine’s Day of sorts because 5-2-0 sounds like I love you in Mandarin. C-netizens are discussing a rumor that period romance C-drama Destined (Chang Feng Du) costars Bai Jing Ting and Song Yi may go public with their real life relationship on that day. Recently the couple were spotted in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bai Jing Ting, Dating, Song Yi

C-rumor has Bai Lu and Luo Yun Xi Reuniting for the Third Time in the High Profile Drama Adaption of Third Novel in the Three Lives, Three Worlds Series

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 18, 2023 by ockoalaMay 17, 2023
Couple in traditional fantasy attire, dramatic backdrop.

There has been many rumors of who will be cast in the next Three Lives Three Worlds novel adaptation called 三生三世步生莲 following Ten Miles Peach Blossoms and The Pillow Book and a new one is making headlines in entertainment pages this week. The rumor is that the leads will be Bai Lu and Luo Yun Xi which would make it … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Luo Yun Xi, Yang Mi

K-ent is Reporting that Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee’s Upcoming K-drama The Price of Confession Has Been Nixed

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2023 by ockoalaMay 17, 2023
Two women posing for a portrait.

I don’t know yet what the real reason is but it definitely sounds juicy. K-ent is reporting that the thriller dual female lead drama The Price of Confession which had cast Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee will not be going forward. The first report was that the two leading ladies left the production but later Han So Hee’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Han So Hee, Song Hye Kyo, The Price of Confession

Yoo Ah In Goes in for Second Questioning After Missing Prior Summons and the Police Threaten to Arrest Him

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2023 by ockoalaMay 17, 2023
Three people conducting an interview indoors.

I thought the Yoo Ah In drug scandal and legal investigation was just going to proceed in the backdrop but this week there was yet another public blip. The authorities revealed that Yoo Ah In was a no show in their last interview summons and if he didn’t show up they would arrest him and keep him in detention during … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Yoo Ah In

C-actresses Walk the Red Carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival Opening Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2023 by ockoalaMay 16, 2023
Woman in elaborate gown on red carpet.

Monday night was the opening of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and I’m only posting pictures of the C-actresses in attendance. Disgraced from a tax evasion scandal but still hanging in there former top actress Fan Bing Bing, who used to always dazzle at Cannes, walked the carpet in a strapless gown with a half train made from a fabric … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Fan Bing Bing, Gong Li, Guan Xiaotong, Jiang Meng Jie, Zhang Yu Qi

Poster and Preview for jTBC Romance King the Land with Yoona and Junho Look Cheesy AF Yet Strangely Intriguing

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2023 by ockoalaMay 16, 2023
Two people posing for a romantic drama poster.

I don’t know who greenlit this drama but it’s either going to be the throwback romance longtime K-drama lovers didn’t realize we needed or a pointless retread of tropes that don’t work anymore. I’m hoping for the former when jTBC premieres King the Land in mid-June but even with optimism the first poster and new trailer just looks so cheesy … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Junho, Yoona

First Look at Taecyeon as a Vampire Wishing to Become Human in KBS Fantasy Romance Can You Feel My Heartbeat with Won Ji An

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2023 by ockoalaMay 16, 2023
Stylish man in three different outfits.

This drama sounds EXACTLY like My Roommate is a Gumiho but swap out the Eastern myth nine tailed fox for the Western myth vampire. The first stills are out for KBS Mon-Tues drama Can You Feel My Heartbeat with Taecyeon playing a hundred year old vampire who is thisclose (one day missed) to becoming a human. He loves trying new … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Can You Feel My Heartbeat, Taecyeon, Won Ji An

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