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Kim Myung Min and Hyeri in Joseon Creature Feature with K-movie Monstrum

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 3, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Dramatic scenes from a historical film.

This looks like the perfect movie for long flights, the kind of mindless and hopefully fun entertainment to help pass two hours quickly. Next week is the premiere of K-movie Monstrum with Kim Myung Min as a Joseon government official and warrior sent to slay an aquatic and land monster terrorizing the commoners and causing unrest for the nobles and … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Choi Woo Shik, Hyeri, Kim Myung Min, Monstrum, Park Sung Woong

Hyun Woo and Rising Young Actress Pyo Ye Jin Confirmed to be Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 3, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Two individuals posing for a photo together.

This is a really cute couple, like a puppy dating a kitten and together they create more unicorned cotton candy energy for the world. K-actor Hyun Woo and young actress Pyo Ye Jin have confirmed that they are dating, a relationship of a mere three months but one that both are willing to admit it. He’s got a solid male … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Hyun Woo, Pyo Ye Jin

Song Joong Ki Holds 10th Anniversary Fan Meeting with Video and Live Guests

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 2, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
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I think if Song Joong Ki didn’t already do a drama with Song Hye Kyo then he’s actually my ideal pick for the character of the younger boyfriend in her upcoming drama Boyfriend which has cast Park Bo Gum. Whatever Song Joong Ki may be like in real life, and by all accounts he’s as conscientious, considerate, and nice as … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

Song Hye Kyo and Park Bo Gum Spotted by Drama Fans Filming Boyfriend in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 2, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Two stylish individuals posing for a photo.

The first fan snapped pics from the drama filming of upcoming tvN melo-romance drama Boyfriend is out and we have separate sneak peeks at leads Song Hye Kyo and Park Bo Gum. This is a huge drama buzz-wise thanks to the pairing of two top K-ent stars, and with both choosing this as their comeback drama two years after respective … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Boyfriend, Park Bo Gum, Song Hye Kyo

Lush Colors and Costumes in Posters and Stills for tvN Sageuk 100 Days My Prince

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 2, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Collage of characters from a historical drama.

I’m a sucker for gorgeous costuming in period dramas, appropriate to the context of course, because it’s visual porn akin to fawning over the British costumes in a Jane Austen novel adaptation. There a dreamy romantic element of the transportation to the past distinct from the narrative, and if done right really elevates the watch pleasure. Upcoming tvN sageuk 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged 100 Days My Prince, D.O., Dear Husband of 100 Days, Nam Ji Hyun

Park Min Young is Fall Fashion Ready at Incheon Airport

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Fashionable woman in dark coat and sunglasses.

Strutting like a girl boss through the airport is such a modernized K-drama image which was perfectly pulled off by Park Min Young this week leaving Incheon to fly overseas. She went from summer airport attire two weeks ago to full fall fashion ready this time, going for black miniskirt with white t-shirt, very sensible and comfy, topped with an … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Park Min Young

Alice Ke and Kunda Release Refreshing Throwback Style Pictorial Ahead of Sept 15th Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Couple in formal attire at wedding locations.

Congrats to Taiwanese acting couple Alice Ke and Kunda, a four year long relationship that blossomed from the filming of sitcom series Gong Hay Fat Choy has reached it’s happy ending and new beginning. The wedding is scheduled for September 15th in Taipei and the couple released a now unusual but quite expected of their styles wedding pictorial that captures … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Alice Ke, Dating, Kunda, Married, Wedding

Jo In Sung Becomes Instagram Worthy in All Peach Suit at Movie Premiere for The Great Battle

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 1, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Celebrities taking selfies with fans at event.

I legit guffawed out loud when I laid eyes on K-actor Jo In Sung‘s outfit at the movie premiere for his period film The Great Battle. He went exactly opposite to his grizzled war general role in the film and delivered a true flower boy visual that proves he’s still got it even at 38 years old. Jo In Sung … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Jo In Sung, Nam Joo Hyuk, The Great Battle

Gong Hyo Jin’s Smile Event Brighter and Bolder Than Her Risque Dior Outfit at Seoul Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Woman in red top with long, wavy hair.

I gotta give it to K-actress and fashion provocateur Gong Hyo Jin for delivering another eye-catching and discussion-worthy outfit debut. The avant garde fashion risk taker attended the Christian Dior store event in Seoul wearing the brand house from including accessories and she could not have been more over-the-top. Luckily it was in a good way because this is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Gong Hyo Jin

Lee Seung Gi Does Indoor Cool for Black Yak Outdoor Sportswear

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Model showcasing winter collection in dramatic scenes.

The outdoor brand Black Yak has used Lee Seung Gi as its brand model for multiple years now and the latest season pictorial is out for the fall/winter 2018 campaign. I find it ironic that that outdoor brand is doing an indoor photo shoot that is stylized to resemble the outdoors, if the outdoors had artfully perched wooden stumps on … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Player with Song Seung Heon and Krystal Release Striking Posters and Cheeky Preview

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 31, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Four people posing in a garage setting.

I so love the mood transition from beyond dark to knowingly cheeky for Song Seung Heon in his drama selection. Black was a riveting drama but took a piece of my drama heart with it watching so much misery, but now I get to have some getaway heist fun with Song Seung Heon in his upcoming OCN drama Player. The … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Krystal, Lee Si Eun, Player, Song Seung Heon

Ahn Hyo Seob Declines Male Lead Role in Rom-com Love Alarm with Kim So Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Two characters interacting, one playing violin.

OMG nooooooooo. Like, seriously nooooooooo. Why baby boi why, this would be such a perfect drama to cut your teeth on being the shining star of the show instead of the shiny perfect second male lead. Rising young actor Ahn Hyo Seob has declined the male lead offer to star opposite Kim So Hyun in K-drama Love Alarm adapted from … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Hyo Seob, Love Alarm

Chinese Ban on Hallyu Entertainment Lifts After Two Years with Joint Dramas Scheduled to Air in Fall 2018

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 30, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
Three individuals in stylish outfits.

The lifting of the China Hallyu ban may have or will soon happen as C-ent is reporting on some recent activity. Park Seo Joon attended a CF event in China and Chanyeol is scheduled to do one, whereas for the last two years there have been very few and far between media appearances by K-stars in China. Also on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Lee Jong Seok, Park Min Young

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