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Park Shin Hye is Edgy in Black and White for Harper’s Bazaar Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 30, 2019 by ockoalaMay 29, 2019
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K-actress Park Shin Hye is channeling veteran noona actress Kim Seo Hyung in her latest Harper’s Bazaar pictorial and the result is unexpectedly awesome. I wouldn’t have pegged her to pull off this dramatic and power woman look but she does so confidently and makes it her own. Her last role in Memories of Alhambra did nothing other than run … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Song Hye Kyo and Joo Ji Hoon in Talks to Play Lawyers in KBS Drama Hyena

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2019 by ockoalaMay 30, 2019
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Woah, this is big potential K-drama casting news and a positive possibility for me. Song Hye Kyo and Joo Ji Hoon are reportedly offered the leads in year end KBS drama Hyena, not to be confused with the same name K-drama from 2006. This Hyena has the two leads playing legal professionals and ones that revolve around them trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hyena, Joo Ji Hoon, Song Hye Kyo

Bong Joon Ho and Song Kang Ho Return Victorious From Cannes 2019 and Get Coincidentally Photobombed by Kristen Stewart at Incheon Arrivals

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2019 by ockoalaMay 28, 2019
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Korea’s undisputed top movie director (as of now) returned to the country triumphant, with the top prize from the illustrious Cannes Film Festival and also his muse beside him. Bong Joon Ho and Song Kang Ho arrived at Incheon airport Tuesday to the snaps of cameras and plenty media waiting to welcome the director and star of the 2019 Palm … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bong Joon Ho, Song Kang Ho

Puff Guo and Jasper Liu Sizzle in Previews and Posters for GTV Drama Before We Get Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2019 by ockoalaMay 30, 2019
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Late last year I posted about cutie pie former drama costars Puff Guo and Jasper Liu (Liu Yi Hao) reuniting for a new TW-drama 5 years after doing the adorable cooking themed Love Myself or You. Their new drama premieres this week and ohlalala is it a 180 degree turnaround from the sweet and innocent prior collaboration. It’s called Before … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Before We Get Married, Jasper Liu, Puff Guo

The Cast of tvN Sageuk Arthdal Chronicles Playful and Positive at Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2019 by ockoalaMay 28, 2019
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If tvN sageuk Arthdal Chronicles ends up being a bust at least the cast and crew is already set for season 2 and 3 with the drama being split into 3-parts including a simulcast on Netflix. As lame and kinda dorky the posters and previews looked, I can’t imagine it’s a full on dud what with the star power and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ji Won, Kim Ok Bin, Song Joong Ki

YG Entertainment CEO Reportedly Provided Escorts Back to Overseas Investors

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2019 by ockoalaMay 28, 2019
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Like, this is the least surprising new revelation in the Burning Sun and Seungri scandal now going on three months. Seungri is a member of Big Bang which is under YG Entertainment management, but if you believe the lone wolf explanation from YG’s side it was Seungri acting all alone for years and years being a pimp and courting investors … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Seungri

Joo Sang Wook and Han Chae Young Required to Pay Unreported Taxes After Government Investigation into Hundreds of Taxpayers

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2019 by ockoalaMay 27, 2019
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This is a small fry scandal compared to the last two months of serious misconduct and criminal allegations roiling K-ent, but still worth reporting. Established actor Joo Sang Wook and actress Han Chae Young are reportedly required to pay a hefty sum of back taxes after being investigated by the government. This was a widespread investigation beyond of celebrities but … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Chae Young, Joo Sang Wook

Jung So Min Fashionably Ready for Summer in Grazia June Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2019 by ockoalaMay 27, 2019
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I’m not a huge boho style girl but seeing K-actress Jung So Min rocking the frocks in the upcoming June issue of Grazia Korea makes me wanna give it a go. She’s not too prairie dainty or Coachella sprite, managing to pull off dresses and skirts that look comfortable and feminine without being too trendy. She was recently in drama … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jung So Min

Lee Sang Yeob and Park Ha Sun Change Up Their Image with Steamy Romance Drama Love Affairs in the Afternoon

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2019 by ockoalaMay 27, 2019
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Consider me pleasantly surprised and curious about upcoming cable network Channel A drama Love Affairs in the Afternoon. The literal title is translated as Weekday at 3PM Lover and is the remake of the same name J-dorama. It’s pretty illicit and steamy based on the story synopsis alone, a housewife and biology teacher start an adulterous affair living in the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Dong Hyuk, Lee Sang Yeob, Love Affairs in the Afternoon, Park Ha Sun, Ye Ji Won

C-actress Liu Tao Parlays 2019 Cannes Fashion Win into Even More Alluring Styles

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2019 by ockoalaMay 26, 2019
Smiling woman in a stylish white outfit.

I thought C-actress Liu Tao was just super on point at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival but girl was packing heat for the entire soiree and then some with much aforethought. With Fan Bing Bing out for the count due to her high profile tax evasion scandal, the top C-actress mantle was open for the taking and even if the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Liu Tao

Former KARA Member Goo Hara Found Safe From Suicide Attempt After Posting Goodbye Message on SNS

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2019 by ockoalaMay 27, 2019
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There’s a happy-ish ending to report on the weekend shocking news from K-ent that former KARA member Goo Hara was found to have attempted suicide. Netizens were alarmed when she posted “Annyeong” a hello/goodbye single word message on her Instagram account. Shortly after her manager went to check on her and found her unconscious inside her apartment. She was rushed … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Goo Hara

tvN Sageuk Arthdal Chronicles Releases Contrasting Character Posters of Four Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2019 by ockoalaMay 26, 2019
Four characters in diverse historical settings.

Aside from my love for male lead Song Joong Ki, I’m totally rooting for the baddies on the character poster visuals alone in upcoming tvN drama Arthdal Chronicles. In this day and age, when anti-heroes are given their own origin stories and headlining, it’s hard not to snigger at the innocent and wholesome types trying to win. I blame the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles

K-actor Kang Ki Young Gets Married to Non-celebrity Girlfriend

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2019 by ockoalaMay 25, 2019
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There are some actors and actresses who may not be famous by name but are famous by face. That’s the hallmark of a successful character actor who completes any drama or movie by bringing to life a crucial supporting role. K-actor Kang Ki Young has been one of the most successful character actors currently working in K-dramas for the young … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kang Ki Young, Married, Wedding

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