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Song Hye Kyo is all Glorious Legs and Hair in New Bazaar Shoe CF Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 23, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
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My attention is captivated 100% and loving every single picture in this just released Bazaar Korea pictorial featuring Song Hye Kyo and lots of pretty shoes and outfits. She’s clearly sporting extensions since in real life her hair is still shoulder length after lopping it off last year for tvN romance drama Encounter (Boyfriend) but the extra length and volume … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

Ji Chang Wook Also Considering Rom-com K-drama Melt Me as Post Military Project

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 23, 2019
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The drama casting agents are working overtime to land K-actor Ji Chang Wook and honestly I don’t blame them. He left for the military two years ago on a positive note with thriller drama The K2 and the cult hit Healer before that. He’s got the versatile repertoire of sageuk to family drama to action flick to melodrama and is … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Melt Me

Her Private Life Tops the Drama Buzz Chart in Second Week and Hit SBS Drama The Fiery Priest Ends Entire Run in Second Spot

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 22, 2019
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There’s positive K-drama news to report this week, with the conclusion of SBS Fri-Sat drama The Fiery Priest going out strong hitting 22.0% AGB nationwide for the final hurrah. There’s likely going to be a sequel as well as the last scene was a prescient We Will Be Back note with plenty of laughs to go along. The Fiery Priest … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged The Fiery Priest

Park Shin Hye is Pretty in White Attending Mamonde Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 22, 2019 by ockoalaApril 21, 2019
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The colors of spring are nicely represented at K-actress Park Shin Hye‘s event this weekend for Mamonde skincare. She’s been the face of the brand for many years and the youthful collection found a great spokeswoman in her. She’s lightened her hair color even more for the spring but keeping it the short bob she’s sported since February. It’s cute … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Jang Dong Gun is a Rocking the Smexy and Hairy Sageuk Look in Drama Stills for Asadal Chronicles

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 24, 2019
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The upcoming saguel drama Asadal Chronicles may not foster second male lead syndrome as much as antagonist shipping syndrome. The first pictures are out of Jang Dong Gun playing the head honcho baddie going up against Song Joong Ki‘s destined warrior king and my my my did my heart skip a beat when I saw his full bearded and flowing … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Arthdal Chronicles, Jang Dong Gun

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin Confirmed for You From Another Star and Legend of the Blue Sea Writer’s Next Romance Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 21, 2019
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It’s time to rejoice or say meh depending on how you view this pairing. Top stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are confirmed for the upcoming romance drama by screenwriter Park Ji Eun who wrote You From Another Star, The Producers, and Legend of the Blue Sea. The drama will film overseas on the United States as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin

Hyun Bin Holds First Fan Meeting in 6 Years for Taiwan Fans and Promotes Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 21, 2019 by ockoalaApril 20, 2019
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I think four months may just be the sufficient amount of time to get over hard loving and then hard hating a live watched drama experience. The feelings are so strong that the ending leaves an exhausted void and requires some distance to see if the opinions have changed after the initial rush. Objectively I still think Memories of Alhambra … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hyun Bin

Song Hye Kyo Ushers in Spring in Daffodil Yellow at Vedi Vero Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2019 by ockoalaApril 20, 2019
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This might be the softest shade of yellow I recall seeing in a long time and it’s just so lovely on the eyes. K-actress Song Hye Kyo tossed out her last public appearance outfit, a morbid all-black long-sleeve Mortitia Adam’s style gown at the Hong Kong Film Awards last week, for a breath of fresh spring air attending the sunglasses … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Song Hye Kyo

K-stars Attend Louis Vuitton and Omega Events in Seoul with Mixed Fashion Results

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2019 by ockoalaApril 19, 2019
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I feel like K-actor Joo Ji Hoon has been not just starring in multiple K-dramas in 2019 thus far he’s also prominent at many fashion events more often than not looking like fashion roadkill. It’s not just him, so many events lately yield really awkward looking PR shots and make me wonder if it’s worth the celebs attending if it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Claudia Kim, Kim Nam Joo, Sunmi

Nam Joo Hyuk and Ji Soo Show Off Bromance in New Leon Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2019 by ockoalaApril 19, 2019
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The sun is low and the boys are out to play, in the case of grown up puppy boys Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk. I need their fans to tell me if the two were friends from a long time ago or they become the close friends they are today thanks to playing brothers in the K-version of Bu … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ji Soo, Nam Joo Hyuk

Second Week for Her Private Life Keeps Ratings Steady in Mid-2% with Strong OTP Chemistry and a Sweet Story

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2019 by ockoalaApril 19, 2019
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Second week is always the stay or drop moment for most of my K-dramas and thankfully tvN Wed-Thurs rom-com Her Private Life solidified all my pre-airing excitement for it. It’s so darn sweet and sincere, writing two very likable leads and sticking them in fun situations to build their romance and chemistry. It’s basically K-drama rom-com 101 done right because … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Her Private Life, Kim Jae Wook, Park Min Young

K-drama Camellia Blooms Finalizes Cast of Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Son Danbi, and Kim Ji Suk

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2019 by ockoalaApril 19, 2019
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Spring is here and with it the Camellia Blooms, with the same name K-drama locking in its main cast. Headlining is top actress Gong Hyo Jin who will be costarring with Kang Ha Neul in his first project post military discharge next month. Recently the supporting leads were also confirmed as Son Danbi and Kim Ji Suk, so it’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Camellia Blooms, Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Son Danbi

HK Pop Star Sammi Cheng Forgives Cheating Husband Andy Hui and Ends Tabloid Spotlight on Their Marriage Future

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 19, 2019 by ockoalaApril 18, 2019
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Every news story has an ending, some just happen offscreen after media attention dies. In what may be one of the fastest celeb cheating story cycles, in mere four days after HK-ent was rocked by the biggest news in years with singer Andy Hui cheating on his longtime partner and wife top star Sammi Cheng, their future appears to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Andy Hui, Sammi Cheng

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