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Lin Chi Ling May or May Not Have Performed Entire Ballet and Synchronized Swimming Performance at Lunar New Year Gala, But It Was Still Beautifully Done

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 6, 2019
Gymnastics and synchronized swimming performances in red.

Tuesday February 5th was lunar new year for 2019, ushering in the year of the pig and of course CCTV put on the Spring Gala performance that is the biggest stage of the year for C-stars. Performances are recorded beforehand though some appear to be live but the exquisite “Blossoming” titled performance with Taiwanese model Lin Chi Ling could only … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lin Chi Ling

Kim So Hyun Gets Double Jackets to Dress Up Her Bride Look at the January 2019 Seoul Music Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 6, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
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I wonder if Korean coordis collectively have a bridal complex. How else to explain the repeated, constant, and overwhelming effort to dress Korean actresses and idols in bridal-esque gowns for awards ceremonies. And this latest look on young actress Kim So Hyun isn’t even bridal-esque, it’s full on 100% a wedding dress! Her coordi literally went to a bridal salon … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Kim So Hyun

Fan Bing Bing Posts on Weibo For the First Time in 9 Months After Tax Evasion Scandal Wishing Fans a Happy Lunar New Year

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
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Wow, what a difference nine months and the biggest tax fine ever makes to the entire aura of a person. Formerly China’s top actress (by far and totally unchallenged) Fan Bing Bing made her first public post on her Weibo account this week, on Monday right before lunar new year to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Fan Bing Bing

Married Couple Lee Bo Young and Ji Sung Welcome Second Child a Baby Boy

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
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A very happy lunar new year to everyone on this Tuesday February 5, 2019, and what an auspicious day to welcome a new baby to boot. Not myself of course, but married K-acting couple Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young who welcomed the arrival of their second child a little baby boy on the first day of the new lunar … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young

MBC Supernatural Procedural Drama Item Looks Tense and Exciting in New Promos

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
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While the big three networks got roundly walloped last year by the all the cable networks in ratings and critical acclaim, 2019 is a fresh year and who knows if a resurgence is coming. I have solid hopes with MBC Mon-Tues drama Item premiering next week on February 11th, taking a supernatural element fused with a procedural that has been … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Item, Jin Se Yeon, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Kang Woo

Park Min Young Kicks Starts Warmer Weather with Preview of New Spring 2019 Pictorial

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 4, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2019
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I have a feeling 2019 is going to be yet another great career year for Park Min Young, she just has that confidence glow about her and why not considering all things look rosy for her. She’s got a new rom-com drama Her Private Life lined up with none other than Kim Jae Wook as her leading man (hubba hubba), … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Min Young

tvN Readies for New Wed-Thurs Rom-com Touch Your Heart with Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 4, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
Group of stylish people in an office setting.

There was a one week gap between dramas that gets us into February and also a new lunar year as tvN didn’t air the next Wed-Thurs drama after Encounter (Boyfriend) ended two weeks ago due to last week being busy with lunar new year prep. This Wednesday comes rom-com adapted from a manhwa called Touch Your Heart, starring Lee Dong … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Dong Wook, Touch Your Heart, Yoo In Na

Lee Jun Ki is All Red for New Year and In High Energy at Taipei Delight Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 4, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 3, 2019
Performer in red outfit gestures happily on stage.

It’s a good visual juxtaposition from super yellow Gong Yoo to mucho red Lee Jun Ki as we check in on the multi-talented star from Taipei this week. The actor-singer was there to rock out at a high energy fan meeting with a nod to the upcoming lunar new year next week by going mostly all red. I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Lee Jun Ki

Park Shin Hye Debuts Fresh Look Cutting Off Long Locks Post Memories of Alhambra

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 3, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2019
Model posing in studio with white background.

It’s a testament to K-actress Park Shin Hye‘s incredible popularity that a haircut would get written up by every singe major K-ent publication. Her every move is scrutinized and she’s done an amazing job of growing up in the public eye through success and even less than successful acting roles over nearly two decades. Her most recent tvN drama Memories … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Park Shin Hye

Im Shi Wan Confirms OCN Drama Other People Are Hell as First Project Post Military Discharge

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 3, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 4, 2019
Young man in suit next to cartoon character.

K-actor Im Shi Wan may not be discharged from the military until two months later in April but he’s already lined up his first post-army acting project. He’s confirmed for the OCN thriller-mystery drama Other People are Hell (Strangers From Hell) based on the same name webtoon. The illustrations are weird and creepy but I don’t sense this as a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Other People are Hell

Audience Petitions Blue House For Redo For Final Episode of Sky Castle

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 3, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 2, 2019
Behind-the-scenes of a film production.

This is legit the lamest yet sweetly funniest shit I’ve seen in awhile. I can’t deny that a younger and more fervently drama addicted Koala wouldn’t have participated in a like minded activity for a drama I love. Viewers of the jTBC Fri-Sat drama Sky Castle are apparently so peeved about the wholly out of place final episode 20 that … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Sky Castle

Kimura Takuya and Nagasawa Masami’s J-movie Masquerade Hotel Tops the Box Office as Fun Detective Flick

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 2, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 3, 2019
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It’s hard being the most famous commercial star in Japan since every project starring Kimura Takuya is scrutinized for whether it conforms with his past string of successes or a sign that his star is waning with a less than stellar reception. KimuTaku’s dramas nearly double his movie projects his his most recently released detective movie Masquerade Hotel has turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kimura Takuya, Masquerade Hotel, Nagasawa Masami

Joo Won to be Discharged on Feb 5th, Followed by Im Shi Wan, Ji Chang Wook, and Kang Ha Neul

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 2, 2019 by ockoalaFebruary 2, 2019
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The boys are starting to come home! K-ent is reporting that actor Joo Won will be discharged from the military on February 5th, successfully completing his mandatory service. Joo Won was part of the leading men enlistment contingent that left for service in 2017, and during their service period had a chance to perform together whether for military shows and/or … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Joo Won

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