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Darkly Elegant Posters for jTBC Sageuk My Country Increase Expectation

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 18, 2019
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I normally dislike too dark K-drama posters but I LOVE these main character posters for upcoming jTBC sageuk My Country. It looks so intense and riveting, each of the leads bathed in shadows artfully. I mean, it’s a feat in itself to make everyone look good, from Yang Se Jong being so righteous and earnest, to melancholy and introspective Woo … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Seolhyun, Yang Se Jong

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin Spotted at Airport Flying to Mongolia for Crash Landed Love Location Shoot

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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The K-ent paparazzi is funny, staging and posting these pictures as if it was uncovering something going on. The paps were at Incheon Airport this week and caught Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin at the airport at the same time, flying to the same place gasp! Of course the two stars of Crash Landed Love were dressed incognito rather … Continue reading →

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

2019 Asia Artist Awards Lines Up Top K-stars Yoona, Park Min Young, Ji Chang Wook, Jang Dong Gun, Jung Hae In and More

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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The Asia Artist Awards started only three years ago in 2016 created by a few cable networks. This year it’s going to be held in Vietnam and announced as the MCs are singer Leeteuk and actress Lim Ji Yeon. The first female names to attend as presenters are out and include singer-actress Yoona currently with the summer blockbuster hit movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Jang Dong Gun, Ji Chang Wook, Kwang Soo, Lee Jung Eun, Leeteuk, Lim Ji Yeon, Ong Seung Woo, Park Min Young, Yoona

Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, and Kim Ji Suk Attend Press Conference for KBS Drama When the Camellia Blooms

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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There’s a whole lotta camaraderie and cheer at the press conference for When the Camellia Blooms, a great sign for sure and definitely makes for a bright vibe. The three leads Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, and Kim Ji Suk were on hand to pose for pictures and answer press questions, goofing off comfortably with each other in contrast … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Suk, When the Camellia Blooms

Former iKON Leader Rapper B.I. Officially Booked for Drug Use, Agency YG Entertainment Under Continued Investigation

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 18, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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I don’t even know who this boy rapper B.I. is but even I know that seeing his before (famous) and after (under arrest) pictures is a stark reminder that don’t do drugs was a great program in the 1980’s in the US because I literally grew up with that mantra pounded into me. B.I. is the now former leader of … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged B.I.

C-ent Abuzz with Rumor Hans Zhang and Janine Chang are Married, Will Announce in October

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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C-ent rumors are about 80% hot, hot juicy honest to goodness tabloid gems and 20% random shit made up. It’s a high hit rate and also there have been some wild pairings, breakups, and cheating scandals in just the last ten years since social media and the new crop of Chinese stars conquered the scene. This week is off to … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Hans Zhang, Janine Chang

Rainie Yang and Li Rong Hao Spotted at He Fei City Registrar Getting Marriage License

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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It looks like congrats are in order for TW-singer Rainie Yang and her C-singer fiancee Li Rong Hao. The two are dominating the Mandarin-speaking newspapers today after a C-netizen spotted and photographed the two entering into the He Fei City (capital of Anhui Province) registrar’s office to get what appears to be a marriage license. The two officially announced their … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Li Rong Hao, Rainie Yang

Vagabond with Lee Seung Gi and Suzy Holds Press Conference Before Friday Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 17, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2019
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It’s finally time to start running for the titular Vagabond, a drama that finished filming months and months ago and feels like it’s been promoting for that long as well. The cast of the SBS Fri-Sat drama attended the press conference to kick off the week before the upcoming premiere this Friday and everyone looks super different than their characters … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hwang Bora, Moon Jung Hee, Shin Sung Rok, Suzy, Vagabond

Seo Kang Joon and Park Min Young Confirmed for jTBC Romance I’ll Come By When the Weather is Nice

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 17, 2019
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The stars have aligned to pair up Park Min Young and Seo Kang Joon in a romance drama, and for some reason I thought these two have worked together before. Perhaps it stems from Park Min Young having acted opposite so many young, handsome, and buzzy male leads on her resume and now she’s adding one more. They are confirmed … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Min Young, Seo Kang Joon

Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun Compete for Chores in Fake Mother-Daughter Relationship in The Tale of Nokdu

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2019
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Okay, this looks cuter and cuter and it was already cute enough! In the latest teaser for The Tale of Nokdu, Jang Dong Yoon‘s fake widow turned fake mom to Kim So Hyun beats her handily at a game to decide who has to do what chore in their fake household. I’m sorry but the thought of them falling for … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, The Tale of Nokdu

Close Ups Showcase Emotions in Character Poster for tvN Drama Melt Me Softly

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 15, 2019
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This is a really interesting concept to unpeel, and plenty of movies and TV shows have touched upon it. Either time-travel or being frozen in time, there’s a rebirth of sorts once the character lands to kick off the story. For tvN drama Melt Me Softly, the year went from 1999 to 2019 and goodness I’ve lived a lifetime in … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Melt Me Softly, Won Jin Ah, Yoon Se Ah

Stars Attend HK-star Aaron Kwok’s Sold Out 2019 Taipei Concert

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2019
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Indulge me for once because I truly felt like I was back around 1999. That’s during the heyday of the Four Sky Kings and honestly the last period I even paid attention to Hong Kong’s most famous stars who all acted and sang. Fast forward 20 years (!) and over 50 years old Aaron Kwok is still holding a star-packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Cheryl Yang, Joe Cheng, Ruby Lin

Lee Seung Gi is a Punk Kid in New Promos for SBS Drama Vagabond

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 16, 2019
Collage of characters from "Vagabond" drama series.

Well this is an interesting look for male lead Lee Seung Gi in the latest stills for his upcoming action vengeance drama Vagabond. He looks less vagabond and more petty street thug, what with the ashy blond hair, Hawaiian shit over sweat stained tank top, military pants, and flip flops. It’s awful and absolutely on point in conveying a rebellious … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

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