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Ady An and Fiancee Hold Lovely and Relaxed Beachfront Pre-Wedding Party in Hawaii

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2017 by ockoalaJune 5, 2017
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It’s June and the start of wedding season, and the first to walk down the aisle for Chinese-speaking stars is Taiwanese actress Ady An. She’s in Hawaii with her businessman fiancee for a wedding extravaganza that kicked off with a huge beachfront pre-wedding party that’s as lavish as a wedding itself. Guests were given goodie bags with tons of  beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Musings | Tagged Ady An, Chen Qiao En, Dating, Married, Wedding

Park Shi Hoo and UEE Cast for KBS Weekend Drama My Golden Life

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2017 by ockoalaJune 4, 2017
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The passage of time doesn’t just dim the memory, it also ushers in fresher events to the forefront. Popular stars can become unpopular if too long passes before another hit, and scandal-plagued stars can usually count on newer scandals to occupy the public mind. In the five years since Park Shi Hoo was embroiled in allegations of sexual misconduct, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Park Shi Hoo, UEE

Lee Yeon Hee and Yeo Jin Gu Up for Romantic Leads in SBS Mon-Tues Drama Reunited Worlds

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 4, 2017 by ockoalaJune 3, 2017
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A huge difference between romantic drama leads is always a point to be noted regardless of the way the genders are swapped, but in this upcoming drama it’s the central premise that will need to hinge on amazing onscreen chemistry to pull off. SBS has scheduled Reunited Worlds for the Mon-Tues slot to take over from Suspicious Couple, and right … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jung Chae Yeon, Lee Yeon Hee, Reunited Worlds, Yeo Jin Gu

tvN Drama Bride of the Water God Releases Second Fish Tank Romantic Meeting Teaser

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 4, 2017 by ockoalaJune 4, 2017
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The powers that be at tvN better have a good reason for doing a teaser scene for upcoming drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God that straight up ripped off a key scene from the teen angst adaptation Romeo+Juliet. The moment a fish tank came into play I was transported back to Leo and Claire and their magical eye … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Bride of the Water God, Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Se Kyung

Yang Mi Headlines Fantasy C-drama The Legend of Fuyao With Reported Leading Man Ethan Ruan

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 4, 2017 by ockoalaJune 3, 2017
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It might not be a stretch to say that C-actress Yang Mi has set the bar for how to properly and perfectly portray a fantasy period heroine with mythical powers. Her three character take in Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms (Eternal Love) may not stand for all eternity but for now takes the goddess throne as confidently … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ethan Ruan, Legend of Fuyao, Yang Mi

Yoon Eun Hye Radiant in Summer White at Burberry Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2017 by ockoalaJune 4, 2017
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I feel like the world’s most patient boyfriend if my girlfriend was Yoon Eun Hye, I’d give this stunning and talented lady as much time as she needs to be woo’d. When it comes her to K-ent comeback acting project promised in 2017, we’re halfway done with the year and still no confirmed news on which or what drama or … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Yoon Eun Hye

Taiwanese Actor Mike He Announces that He’s Married and the Father to a 4 Month Old Daughter

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2017 by ockoalaJune 3, 2017
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Talk about a total bombshell announcement from out of nowhere, this is the stealth to end all dating news stealth. This weekend Taiwanese actor Mike He announced that he was married and the father to a 4 month old baby girl! He posted on his SNS account that that he registered his marriage today and his baby girl with his … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Married, Mike He

Kim Jae Wook Likely to Join Same Agency as Gong Yoo and Gong Hyo Jin After Buzzy Starring Turn in OCN Drama Voice

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2017 by ockoalaJune 3, 2017
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Looks like the pendulum is finally and deservingly swinging the other way, which is up thank the drama gods, when it comes to Kim Jae Wook‘s acting career. His was career with a trendy boost with Coffee Prince, a breakout in Bad Guy, but eventually hit the low point with Inspiring Generation as the second lead who got written off … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Jae Wook

Movie Trailer and Posters for J-movie Gintama Pile on the Action and Gags

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
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Aliens and samurais and weird duck creatures FTW! The movie posters and first main preview is out for the highly anticipated Japanese live-action movie adaptation of wildly popular shonen manga Gintama (Silver Soul), a wacky action series that plays loose with gags and a well formed creative narrative. The movie comes out smack in the middle of summer on July 15th … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Gintama

Suzy Elegant and Playful by the Beach in Additional CF Stills for Carin Sunglasses

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
Young woman holding sunglasses by the beach.

Beach is the place to be for the summer and even a normally more pool to beach person like myself is getting serious sand and wave lust. Suzy‘s short hair and sunglasses by the beach pictorial for brand Carin has released stills last month but now come the remainder of the set which continue to be gorgeous to behold. Long … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Suzy

SM Idol Couple Krystal of f(x) and EXO’s Kai Breakup After a Year of Dating

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
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Breakup news has been the exception in this 2017 year of K-ent celebrity couplings whether dating or getting married. But these two were always the long shot due to their young age and now after a year of dating it’s time for SM Entertainment to confirm the split of Krystal and Kai. Perhaps their respective diehard fans were upset when … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Kai, Krystal

Wed-Thurs K-drama Seven Days Queen Premieres in 3rd Place Ratings with Ruler: Master of the Mask Maintaining Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 2, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
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The new prime time drama arrivals have officially ended for now until the next big transition period arrives, for now the last two weeks have seen four new K-dramas premiere and the ratings shake out. For the Wed-Thurs time slot, Ruler: Master of the Mask and Suspicious Partner have been airing for a month now so newly arrived sageuk Seven … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ruler - Master of the Mask, Seven Days Queen, Suspicious Partner

Big Bang’s T.O.P. Charged with Using Marijuana and Issues Apology for Transgression

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 1, 2017 by ockoalaJune 1, 2017
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Things are looking dicey for idol-actor T.O.P. (Choi Seung Hyun) who has become the latest K-star to get into a scrape with the law. Unlike the messier relationship scandals that have sunk the reputations of stars such as Yoochun, Park Shi Hoo, Kim Hyun Joong, and more, T.O.P. was under police investigation and now has been formally charged for using … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged T.O.P.

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