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Yang Mi Wears Gown Artfully Crafted From Drapes and Accessorizes with White Sneakers

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2019 by ockoalaMay 17, 2019
Elegant woman in floral evening gown.

Presentation is everything and is especially noticeable with C-actress Yang Mi‘s recent appearance at the Asian Film and TV Week event. She was wearing a dress best described as made from an elderly English lord’s study drapery but to her credit was cut and sewn into a very fetching style with the fitted square neck bodice with velvety thick shoulder … Continue reading →

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Lee Min Ho Wraps Post-Military Trip with Plenty of Adorkable Pictures

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2019 by ockoalaMay 16, 2019
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K-actor Lee Min Ho is guaranteed to return to K-ent from a two year military service hiatus in a big way after confirming last week that he’s going to be the leading man in hit screenwriter Kim Eun Sook‘s next drama titled The King: Eternal Sovereign. Until he steps into the role of the titular King he’s just an adorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Min Ho

Suzy Pretty in Sunglasses and Summer Whites in Carin CF

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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The season is now late spring heading into early summer and K-actress Suzy is pairing up two essential items for the next few months. In the latest Carin sunglasses brand CF, she’s wearing whites and lots of cool aviator lightweight colorful shades. The white suit and satin dress are both to-do-for wardrobe items and looks especially cool when she’s wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Suzy

Taecyeon Completes Military Service and Wins Lifetime Pass from K-netizens for His Civic Duty

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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Human golden retriever and earnest puppy Taecyeon completed his military service today and was discharged with plenty of fans present to welcome him back. Also there was his 2PM group mate Chansung which is so awwww I can’t even with the hand holding and hugs. Taecyeon didn’t just serve, he did so with plenty of accolades all deserving. He could … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Taecyeon

Arthdal Chronicles Releases Full Cast Stills and Action Packed New Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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Upcoming tvN sageuk Arthdal Chronicles continues to ramp up for its June 2019 premiere and I continue to be mildly amused at how artfully every one of the cast members are styled. We’re talking early Gojoseon era which is pre-recorded history in the Korean annals so there is a lot of wiggle room for what people looked like and I … Continue reading →

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

Junho and Jung So Min Find Love in a Joseon Gibang in Sageuk Movie Homme Fatale

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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There’s a cute sounding K-movie coming out this June called Homme Fatale (English title) with the Korean title being Gibang Bachelor. The titular homme fatale is played by Junho who is now a full blown actor after successfully transitioning over from his 2PM boy band days. He’s partnered with Jung So Min in this movie, her first sageuk role while … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Homme Fatale, Jung So Min, Junho

C-actress Liu Tao Stunning at 2019 Cannes Film Festival Opening Along with Other Asian Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 14, 2019
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With perennial Cannes Film Festival attendee Fan Bing Bing out of commission, there was a spot for another Asian movie actress to go for broke in wowing the red carpet. The winner was 40-year old C-actress Liu Tao wearing a white gown that was exquisite without coming off bridal or goddessy. The sleek column was broken up with a thigh … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Gong Li, Hannah Quinlivan, Jessica, Liu Tao

Kim Woo Bin Spotted Looking Healthy and Handsome at Buddhist Teaching Event with Jo In Sung

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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It’s not a diss on K-actor Jo In Sung that he was cropped out of the picture above, it’s a testament to how thirsty and eager fans are to see his fellow K-actor Kim Woo Bin back in business. In the entertainment business that is, as Kim Woo Bin has been on a two year hiatus not for the usual … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Woo Bin

Oh Yeon Seo and Ahn Jae Hyun to Star in MBC Rom-com Drama People With Flaws

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
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The leads are confirmed for the next MBC Wed-Thurs drama coming down the pipe line for summer 2019. The network has scheduled the rom-com People with Flaws starring Oh Yeon Seo and Ahn Jae Hyun, an unexpected pairing but both have worked on plenty of MBC dramas before. The drama is about the romance between a woman who refuses to … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Oh Yeon Seo

jTBC Dramas Sky Castle and Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food Win Top Prizes at 2019 KCC Broadcasting Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 14, 2019 by ockoalaMay 13, 2019
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In recent years it has been cable network tvN raking in the awards from the Big Three broadcast networks and reigning supreme as the cable contender. 2018 marked arrival of equal cable powerhouse jTBC and now the upstart is a true contender after winning the top prizes at the 2019 KCC Broadcasting Awards held by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC). … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food, Sky Castle

Police Find 3 Instances of Seungri Soliciting Prostitution for Himself as Investigation Continues

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2019 by ockoalaMay 13, 2019
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The police investigation into the Burning Sun Scandal, Seungri, Jung Joon Young, and the related violence, drug use, prostitution, bribery, and hidden camera sex recording crimes continue onward. It’s been two months and I worry that the public is starting to move on, and that’s the baddies winning by dragging their feet so public anger dissipates and the collective interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Seungri

Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon Welcome Second Child a Baby Boy

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2019 by ockoalaMay 13, 2019
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There’s happy baby news to share just after Mother’s Day so even more timely. Married K-ent acting couple Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon announced the arrival of their second child together, a baby boy to join his older toddler sister. The couple has been married for 14 years (wow!), a rarity of young marriage when both were just … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Han Ga In, Yeon Jung Hoon

Jeon Ji Hyun Rocks the 80’s Power Suit Dress with Boss Sunglasses Look at Gentle Monster CF Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2019 by ockoalaMay 12, 2019
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Stars truly can pull off more fashion looks that average people and the latest case in point is K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun piling on two strong looks and pulling it off. Jeon Ji Hyun was out in Seoul this weekend at the Gentle Monster CF event for sunglasses. She wore a black and white checkered asymmetrical button close collarless suit … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

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