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K-netizens Furious Over Choi Siwon’s Family Response After Dog Bites Neighbor Leading to Sepsis-related Death

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 22, 2017
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There’s a really unfortunate and sad all-around news to share coming out of Korea involving Super Junior star Choi Siwon and his family. Earlier in October Choi Siwon’s beloved family French Bulldog Bugsy was off leash in the family apartment complex and ran into an elevator, biting a neighbor who lived in the same complex on her leg. The neighbor … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Choi Siwon

K-ent Reports on the Similar Successful Career Trajectory of Engaged Star Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
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I can’t fault K-ent for the constant coverage of engaged top stars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, it’s always fun to swoon overs happy ending star romances and conjure up some wedding excitement. Their wedding slated for the end of October is the biggest Korean celebrity wedding of 2017 in a year chock full of K-star weddings already, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Married, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki, Wedding

Lee Jong Seok Goes Parisian Retro in YSL for Esquire Korea November Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
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I’m always leery of my faves getting an Esquire spread because I have to gear for the possible the faux edgy that veers on the sleazy stylings. Unfortunately my concern is merited for the November Esquire Korea pictorial with Lee Jong Seok that looks like early 90’s Calvin Klein crossed with American Apparel sensibilities. Even worse is that his entire … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

A Few A-list But Mostly Aspiring Korean Stars Attend 2018 Fall Seoul Fashion Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
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The level of star power at the 2018 Fall Seoul Fashion Week shows really hammered home the strata of star power. While the A-listers have been hitting up overseas couture shows in Paris, Milan, and New York, this week the home show in Seoul saw a less glittering but recognizable enough gathering of stars in attendance. Kim Yoo Jung as … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Noo Ri, Chae Jung Ahn, Clara, Hwangbo, Hyomin, Jin Se Yeon, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jae Yoon, Lee Jong Seok, Oh Yeon Seo, Yoo Yeon Seok

Ha Ji Won Attends Busan Film Festival Event in Edgy Awkward Suit

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 21, 2017
Smiling woman in stylish black outfit gesturing.

Suits are one clothing style that I steadfastly believe classic is the best, any person looks good in a classic style suit that is well tailored and sized. Anything deviating from the well tailored classic single breasted suit needs to be evaluated on a per outfit basis, as even a double breasted suit can run afoul if one doesn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ha Ji Won

Yoo Seung Ho and Chae Soo Bin are Adorable at Script Reading for MBC Drama I am Not a Robot

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2017
Actors holding script readings together.

My excitement for Yoo Seung Ho‘s next drama was tempered slightly by news of his leading lady choice, but now it’s back up again seeing how cute the leads are together. The script reading for upcoming MBC drama I am Not a Robot was released this week though the drama has been filming already for a scheduled November 8th premiere … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Soo Bin, Eom Ki Joon, I Am Not a Robot, Yoo Seung Ho

K-star Hwangbo Misses the Target Hard at Seoul Fashion Week Event

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2017
Fashionable woman in a stylish animal-print outfit.

I needed this LOL moment especially when I think it’s going to be net positive for the star in questions. Singer and variety star Hwangbo made an appearance at Seoul Fashion Week in two different outfits that was sure to generate reaction and garner attention. The first is the hot mess outfit above that combines smiley face leopard print suit … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Hwangbo

First Enlisted Army Pictures of Taecyeon and Kang Ha Neul Looking Proud and Youthful

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2017
Four friends celebrating a soldier's achievement.

Normally when a male Korean star heads into military service it’s with the expectation that the army will whip them into shape and emerge manlier than before. That’s why it’s pretty funny and cute that idol-actor Taecyeon enlisted in the army last month and appeared to have turned back into a young boy. He’s shrunk in terms of overall size … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Taecyeon

2017 C-drama Adaptation of Summer’s Desire Looking Good with New Character Poster

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2017
Woman holding white flowers, gazing softly.

I’m curious to see if the latest live-action adaptation of the romance novel Summer’s Desire will finally make me understand why this particular story resonates with readers in similar shades to the Hana Yori Dango narrative. The TW-drama was a horrific casting mishap from the get go, with Barbie Hsu, Peter Ho, and Huang Xiaoming all being too told and … Continue reading →

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Filming Transitions to Modern Times for C-drama The King of Blaze with Bolin Chen and Jing Tian

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2017
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Filming on the C-drama adaptation of Taiwanese manhua The King of Blaze (Fire King) is moving along swiftly, and like the narrative of the original story which spanned both ancient times and modern era, the production has now smoothly segued the leads. Starring Bolin Chen and Jing Tian, both of whom are marvelously cast in terms of looks and onscreen … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bolin Chen, Jing Tian, The King of Blaze

Hong Sister’s tvN Drama Hwayugi Adds Interesting Supporting Ladies Bora, Lee Se Young, and Lee El

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2017
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A trio of very different but interesting in their own way K-actresses have signed on to upcoming tvN fantasy drama Hwayugi penned by the Hong Sisters. Former idol turned actress Bora (Yoon Bo Ra) is slated to take a supporting role, in a character not based from one in the Chinese classic Journey to the West which is the basis … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bora, Hwayugi, Lee El, Lee Se Young

MBC Labor Unions Escalate Strike to Affect Postponed Airing of Weekend and Daily Dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 19, 2017
K-drama promotional images featuring various characters.

The ongoing MBC network strike started on September 4th aimed at forcing the resignation of the MBC network president Kim Jang Kyum is going to be escalated by the employees after their demand has not been met. KBS is also having a strike but this forthcoming escalation is on the part of MBC’s workers alone. MBC’s labor union announced that it will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bad Thief Good Thief, Man Who Sets the Table, Return of Bok Dan Ji, Sisters-in-Law

Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki’s Wedding Invitation Discuss Finally Finding the Right Person

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 19, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 18, 2017
Couple posing at a formal event backdrop.

I do love the sincerity and simplicity of top Korean stars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo‘s wedding invitation for the month end nuptials. The couple’s wedding inviation with it’s clean white envelope with white ribbon tied around a small branch with greed leaves was revealed earlier this week. Now comes the lovely invitation language that is written in … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Married, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki, Wedding

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