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Kim Tae Hee Attends CF Event and Confirms Acting Comeback with 2020 K-drama Hi Bye, Mama!

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 1, 2019
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Marriage and motherhood seems to suit K-actress Kim Tae Hee well, since her early 2017 wedding to fellow top Hallyu star Rain the two have welcome two daughters in two years with zero controversy or limelight seeking. Rain continues to work hard doing two dramas since his marriage as well as a music comeback but 2020 will mark his wife … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hi Bye Mama!, Kim Tae Hee

Kim So Hyun Attends 2019 Melon Awards in Black Gown with Gold Applique Border

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2019
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Youth remains Kim So Hyun‘s weapon to overcome anything, and good for her in trying different styles. But her black ballgown at the 2019 Melon Awards is a total miss for me. The top is deep v-neck with spaghetti straps and looks the top half of a little black dress. Then the bottom is a full bown with lovely gold … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim So Hyun

Kim Young Dae is the Wild Card of the Male Lead Cast in Extraordinary You

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 1, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2019
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I feel like the heavily male skewed main cast of MBC drama Extraordinary You got a lot of attention for Ro Woon and especially Lee Jae Wook but I’m also intrigued by Kim Young Dae. He looks like a younger version of movie star Kang Dong Won but never got to flex in EY because he was the least interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Extraordinary You, Kim Young Dae

Bolin Chen and Gwei Lun Mei Lead Chic TW-star Contingent at Chanel Store Opening in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2019
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Normally stars attending store openings look awkwardly stuffed into whatever is the brand’s latest looks but the Taiwan star gang that attended this week’s Chanel boutique opening in Taipei are all majorly rocking it. Most notable is the reunion of Bolin Chen and Gwei Lun Mei, still good friends and still top of their craft as actors 16 years after … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bolin Chen, Gwei Lun Mei, Hannah Quinlivan, Jam Hsiao, Tiffany Hsu

Jang Dong Yoon Basks in the Success of The Tale of Nokdu and in Talks for OCN Drama Search

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2019
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Rising young actors and actresses sometimes need luck to get their big break. Such is the case of Jang Dong Yoon who has been in several dramas up til now but his male lead role in KBS sageuk The Tale of Nokdu was tailored made to vault him into star status. He was so beautiful as the cross-dressing widow yet … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon

Hyun Bin Keeps Son Ye Jin Safe in North Korea in New Preview for tvN Drama Crash Landing on You

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 30, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2019
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If I accidentally landed in North Korea I would be a worried about getting fed to pigs or ending up in a labor camp. But in upcoming tvN romance Crash Landing on You the worst thing that happens to Son Ye Jin is that the hottiest NK solder ever keeps her safe and worries about her. Oh poor her, lol. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Crash Landing on You, Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Basketball Player James Ma Gets Married in Taipei and Leaves Best Man Spot Empty for Best Friend Godfrey Gao Three Days After His Passing

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2019
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Life is so unpredictable and the saddest of event could lead to the happiest in the span of mere days. Three days after Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao unexpected passed away while filming a C-variety show, his best friend basketball player James Ma got married in Taipei as life goes on. Godfrey was supposed to be the best man … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao, James Ma

Jung Joon Young Sentenced to 6 Years and Choi Jong Hoon Gets 5 Years for Raping Unconscious Women and Sharing the Videos

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 29, 2019
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On one hand I’m glad there was some justice served but somehow it doesn’t feel enough and others are still getting away with criminal behavior in K-ent. The judge has sentenced singer Jung Joon Young to 6 years, Choi Jong Hoon of FT Island gets 5 years, and Yuri of SNSD‘s older brother Mr. Kwon will get 4 years in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Choi Jong Hoon, Jung Joon Young

C-actresses Go All Out in Exquisite Gowns for the 2019 Golden Rooster Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2019
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C-actress Liu Shi Shi took a short maternity break and is back firing on all cylinders. She won the best dress of the night at the recent Bazaar China charity gala and this weekend at the 2019 Golden Rooster Awards also took everyone’s breath away in a white mermaid gown that looked like she had foam around her shoulders and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Liu Shi Shi, Ni Ni, Ouyang Nana, Qin Lan, Yang Mi

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin are Perfectly Gorgeous in New Stills from Crash Landing on You

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2019
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One reason I’m extra steamed about the suckiness of Vagabond was that the stupidity didn’t even have the temerity to come with a side of silly OTP satisfaction. The leads never connected emotionally so I was stuck watching a dumber than bricks investigative shoot ’em up. That’s why I think even if upcoming tvN drama Crash Landing on You is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Jeon Ji Hyun Revealed to Have Important Cameo at the End of Season 2 of Kingdom with Big Role in Season 3

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2019
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Wow, I can’t believe this stealth was pulled off but kudos to the production team. K-ent is reporting that top actress Jeon Ji Hyun will be in the cast of Netflix zombie sageuk Kingdom seasons 2 and 3. Her role will start at the end of season 2 into a major character in season 3. Kingdom has done filming for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Kingdom

jTBC Melodrama Chocolate with Yoon Kye Sang and Ha Ji Won Premieres this Friday November 29th

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2019
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I’ve been waiting patiently for Chocolate much like a kid saves the best for last during a meal. The primary reason is screenwriter Lee Kyung Hee, she who always tugs at my tear ducts and heartstrings with the way she can craft true K-melo the old-fashioned way which frankly still satisfies when done right. Chocolate brings together Ha Ji Won … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chocolate, Jang Seung Jo

MBC Drama People With Flaws Arrives for Viewers Looking for Exaggerated Style Rom-com

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 27, 2019
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MBC has been very weak in the Wed-Thurs slot for quite some time but the last drama Extraordinary You was one of the extraordinarily low rated ones despite the younger skewing cult fan base. This week comes People With Flaws (Love With Flaws) which is geared towards adults trying to navigate the tricky social life of work and love. Starring … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Kim Seul Gi, Oh Yeon Seo, People With Flaws

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