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Moon Geun Young Updates SNS Three Months After Hospitalization and Surgery

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 2, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2017
Woman in denim jacket at event.

A tad melancholy but still a positive update from K-actress Moon Geun Young, who this week posted her first SNS update since her health scare earlier this year. Moon Geun Young was hospitalized and underwent four surgeries for compartment syndrome on her arm, and the condition was so serious she could have need an amputation. Luckily she was treated early … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Moon Geun Young

Eric and Na Hye Mi Wed in Lovely Church Ceremony with Shinwa Members as Handsome Groomsmen

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2017
Bride and groom kiss on wedding steps.

It’s with a happy heart and lots of fond memories as a fan to send off Shinhwa‘s leader Eric (Moon Jung Hyuk) to the land of married bliss. On Saturday in Seoul, Eric and his model-actress fiancee Na Hye Mi tied the knot in a church ceremony surrounded by 250 family and friends, the most eye catching being all his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Eric, Married, Na Hye Mi, Shinhwa, Wedding

Upcoming MBC Sageuk A King Loves Releases Unappealing and Awkward Official Drama Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2017 by ockoalaJune 30, 2017
Three characters in a floral setting.

Good drama lordy are these two of the worst sageuk posters I’ve seen in a good long while, almost so bad as to be a parody. Now I just feel sad for A King Loves leads Im Shi Wan, Yoona, and Hong Jong Hyun, with poor Yoona being told to look serious and melancholy but coming across in the posters … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona

The Star-studded Cast of the Live Action Movie Adaptation of Gintama Hold Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2017 by ockoalaJune 30, 2017
Cast of Gin Tama in colorful traditional outfits.

There’s nothing that a person in a Elizabeth ducky costume doesn’t make a billion times better just by being in the same frame. The press conference for the upcoming highly anticipated live-action Japanese movien adaptation of super popular shonen fantasy swordsman manga Gintama (Silver Soul) took place this week in Tokyo, looking like the best looking group of friends heading … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gintama, Oguri Shun

Kang Sora is a Healthy Beach Beauty for North Face Summer Ad Campaign

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Woman in surf attire holding a surfboard.

What a waste of gorgeous Kang Sora and a beautiful back setting. I’m sorely tempted to send North Face back out to redo the summer ’17 ad campaign featuring actress Kang Sora trying her best to sell active beachwear when the photography is so utterly still and devoid of spontaneity. The above picture is the only decent one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kang Sora

Shin Se Kyung Featured in Awesome Throwback Inspired Album Cover for Seo Taiji

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2017 by ockoalaJune 30, 2017
Two portraits in black and white, contrasting ages.

Oh man, this is such a great connective moment in Korean pop culture, and also an undeniable visual confirmation on how looks change growing up. Korean actress Shin Se Kyung, currently all over the news promoting her upcoming K-drama Bride of the Water God, is also making waves in the music industry after music veteran Seo Taiji revealed the album … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Shin Se Kyung

Unattractive Outfits and Makeup Steals the Spotlight at the VIP Star Premiere of Real

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Celebrities posing at a film premiere event.

The VIP movie premiere for Kim Soo Hyun‘s summer 2017 thriller movie Real is as much a hot mess as early critic reviews of his movie has been. Namely, a whole lotta raw material but presented all wrong. Even weirder is having some attendees glowering or grimacing through their photo ops, as if being there is against their will and … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Goo Hara, Han Ye Seul, IU, Jung Ryeo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hong Ki, Lee Hyun Woo, Minah, Minho, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Real, Sulli, Taecyeon

Taiwan Drama Remake of Meteor Garden Vetting Handsome Young Actors for F4 Roles

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2017 by ockoalaJune 28, 2017
F4 band and drama promotional images.

Casting is underway, or at least prepping for casting is underway for the Taiwan drama remake of its own hit classic Meteor Garden, adapted from the well known shoujo manga Hana Yori Dango (Boys Before Flowers). The 2001 drama launched the careers of all five leads Da S, Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Ken Zhu, and Vanness Wu from near unknowns … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hana Yori Dango, Meteor Garden

Nam Joo Hyuk Trades in Laughable Fantasy for Modern Good Looks in New Stills and Preview for Bride of the Water God

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Four characters in distinct styles and settings.

Nam Joo Hyuk was one of those who made it out alright in the hot mess K-drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, looking a dash more modern as the 13th prince but still suitably decked out. He should be the most relieved that the upcoming drama adaption of manhwa Bride of the Water God moved the setting from the fantasy … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Gong Myung, Im Joo Hwan, Krystal, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Korea Prepping Drama Remake of Popular J-dorama Romance Rich Man, Poor Woman

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Smiling young couple posing for a photo.

Before I watched the wonderful J-dorama Rich Man, Poor Woman, I teased that the title better suited K-dramas since nearly every romance for the greater part of K-dramas was between a rich man and a poor woman, i.e. the Cinderella story. The J-dorama turned out to be much more interesting, nuanced, and fun than the title suggested and remains one … Continue reading →

Posted in J-doramas, K-dramas | Tagged Rich Man Poor Woman

First Teaser for Sageuk Drama A King Loves and Male Lead Im Shi Wan Confirms Military Enlistment on July 11th

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Two characters in a tense interaction.

The first teaser for upcoming MBC Mon-Tues drama A King Loves (The King Loves) is out, and along with it news about the next two years whereabouts of the male lead. The titular King in love Im Shi Wan is trading in his big hair band and flowing sageuk hair for a buzz cut as he’s enlisting for military service … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged A KIng Loves, Hong Jong Hyun, Im Shi Wan, Yoona

Kim Woo Bin Undergoing Chemo with Girlfriend Shin Mina Accompanying and Agency Warns Against Fake SNS Accounts

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2017 by ockoalaJune 27, 2017
Two people in portraits, smiling casually.

Everything else in life falls by the wayside in the face of a serious health scare, and currently Hallyu star Kim Woo Bin is the most high profile celebrity battling an unexpected and all too sobering battle with cancer. Kim Woo Bin has taken an indefinite and total hiatus from his entertainment career and is undergoing radiation treatment in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Woo Bin, Shin Mina

Song Joong Ki Having the Time of His Life and Looking Fashionably Fun at Battleship Island Press Conference

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 28, 2017 by ockoalaJune 28, 2017
Smiling man wearing a dark shirt.

On the heels of Kim Soo Hyun being giddy beyond belief at his press conference for thriller movie Real, now there’s Song Joong Ki beaming like he just won the lottery at the latest media event promoting period movie Battleship Island. It doesn’t hurt that he finally paired his gorgeous million dollar smile and baby boy good looks with an … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Battleship Island, Song Joong Ki

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