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Ariel Lin Sophisticated in Geometric Pictorial for Marie Claire Taiwan

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 14, 2018
Elegant woman poses in black and white.

It’s time to check in on TW-actress Ariel Lin who has been relatively quiet on the PR front due to filming a period C-drama for the better part of this year, with said drama Legend of Hua Bu Qi (小女花不弃 I am Hua Bi Qi) slated for a 2019 release. I’m waiting for that eagerly due to the romance/time travel/period … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ariel Lin

Gong Yoo Confirms Sci-fi Action Movie Seo Bok by Architecture 101 Director

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2018
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Hallyu superstar actor Gong Yoo has picked his next acting project and it sounds super cool. He’s starring in a sci-fi action flick called Seo Bok (the Korean pronunciation of Xu Fu 徐福) who was the Chinese historical figure sent by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to sail and seek the fountain of youth. The movie Seo Bok is set in modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gong Yoo

First Drama Stills of Yoon Eun Hye and Chun Jung Myung for MBN Drama Fluttering Warning

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2018
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My heart felt a Fluttering Warning for sure when I saw the first official drama stills for Yoon Eun Hye‘s upcoming drama. It’s my girl bae’s return to the television screens after a much too long 5 year absence and the drama Fluttering Warning pairs her with Chun Jung Myung in a coupling destined after two earlier drama casting near … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chun Jung Myung, Fluttering Warning, Yoon Eun Hye

Rainie Yang Dazzles at 2018 Youth Lies Within Concert with Parade of Famous Guests

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2018
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The comparatively star-less Golden Bell Awards this year reminds me of how many famous Taiwanese actors and actresses from the golden idol drama days of the 2000s are rarely doing television work. One of them is Rainie Yang with her dual actress-singer hat and this year she’s been focused primarily on singing with her successful Asian multi-city concert tour for … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Alien Huang, Cyndi Wang, Rainie Yang, Yoga Lin

Moon Chae Won Encounters Yoon Hyun Min and Seo Ji Hoon in New Stills for Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 12, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2018
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I love the casual hanboks with slightly mussy hair look Moon Chae Won is sporting as the titular Mama Fairy in the upcoming drama Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter (Tale of the Gyeryong Fairy). Her natural radiant warmth fits this look so well, giving her an otherworldly yet down to earth vibe in the modern day setting opposite suited and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gyeryong Goddess, Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter, Moon Chae Won, Seo Ji Hoon, Tale of the Gyeryong Fairy, Yoon Hyun Min

Jeon Ji Hyun Looks Impeccable at CF Event and in Talks for New 2018 Hong Sisters K-drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2018
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What the what? K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun in a trendy Hong Sisters dramas? I have to blink extra hard to make sure I was reading the news headline correctly and it certainly appears to be true that she’s been offered the female lead in the next Hong Sisters drama currently without a title but is schedule for early 2019 airing. … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Hong sisters, Jeon Ji Hyun

IU is Fresh and Beautiful in October Elle Pictorial Ahead of 10th Debut Anniversary

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2018
Young woman in a white blouse, relaxed pose.

The end of 2018 brings the 10th anniversary debut occasion for singer-actress IU who is all of 25 years old (27 in Korean age) making it even more remarkable how young she was when she entered K-ent and how much she’s accomplished in the last decade. This is a great year for her to ring in a big career milestone … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged IU

First Stills of Kim Yoo Jung for jTBC Drama Clean With Passion For Now

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2018
Smiling girl in various outfits and settings.

This could be deemed serendipitous but I think it’s more likely well orchestrated that K-actress Kim Yoo Jung would restart her entertainment activities just as her upcoming K-drama starts to ramp up promotions. Strike while the iron is hot and in this case it’s really hot for her fans clamoring for her drama return since her last hit Moonlight Drawn … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Clean with Passion for Now, Kim Yoo Jung

Flurry of Activity as C-stars Can Correct Taxes by 2018 Year End and Not be Penalized

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2018
Award-winning actress in formal attire.

The case of top C-actress Fan Bing Bing getting smacked down by the tax hammer neatly fits the Chinese saying about the nail that sticks out the most. For many years running she’s been the top earning Chinese celebrity (by far) so when the Chinese authorities finally decided to crack down on tax fraud of course they were going to … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Fan Bing Bing

Ha Ji Won Drops Out of Big Budget Thriller K-drama Prometheus

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 10, 2018
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This is a rather surprising news to hear and on the rarer side with castings. K-actress Ha Ji Won has left the production of pre-produced thriller drama Prometheus, in a press release made by the production company and confirmed by her agency. The drama was to be fully pre-produced with a big budget to cover the action-heavy story line and … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Prometheus

tvN Drama Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter Release Dual Form Official Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 10, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 9, 2018
Four characters posed for a dramatic photo.

The low-key production of pre-filmed tvN fantasy drama Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter (Tale of the Gyeryong Goddess) continues with the release of official drama posters that are creative and cute in an understated way. The posters need to be seen side-by-side to get the full effect as it’s the usual leads posed set up but takes on narrative meaning … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Gyeryong Goddess, Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter, Tale of the Gyeryong Fairy

TW-stars Shine Across the Fashion Spectrum at the 2018 Golden Bell Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 9, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 8, 2018
Four women in elegant evening gowns.

I haven’t watched a TW-drama for over two years so I legit have no clue what and who was nominated at he 2018 Golden Bell Awards celebrating the best of television in the prior year. I can safely say the Taiwan idol drama days are long over and perhaps there may be a familiar name and face here and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aggie Hsieh, Amber An, Patty Hou, Peter Ho, Tian Xin

Park Min Young Models Watches in October Edition of Marie Claire Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 9, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 8, 2018
Young woman posing with stylish watch.

The hair stylist for Park Min Young in her last drama Why Secretary Kim deserves a raise for delivering such a visual win as a solo element of the drama. From the perfect ponytail to her various casual hair down looks, the drama made Park Min Young‘s hair an integral part of the storytelling to emphasize how put together and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Min Young

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