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Ariel Lin Impresses with Her English Interview of Coach Head Designer at NY Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2016
Smiling woman in stylish attire with handbag.

Ariel Lin continues to be a shining star for Taiwan entertainment, embodying plenty of positive traits from talented actress to charming star and now she can add budding fashion interviewer to the resume. Ariel was in NYC this previous September for the Coach Spring 2016 Fashion Show, herself a Coach spokesmodel in Taiwan as the brand continues to make inroads … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Ariel Lin

Bolin Chen and Song Ji Hyo are a Picture Perfect Couple Filming Chinese We Got Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 23, 2016
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I think the We Got Married franchise ought to have perfected its brand of dedicated fanservice romance by now. With nearly a decade of selling mostly well selected star couplings, the show has branched out in global cross border editions (memorable pairings like Taecyeon–Gui Gui or Puff Guo–Heechul), and has now been licensed to China for its own version. Season … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bolin Chen, Song Ji Hyo, We Are In Love, We Got Married

Cinderella and Four Knights Finalizes Casting of Leads Park So Dam, Jung Il Woo, and Ahn Jae Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2016
Six portraits of young South Korean actors.

Casting is complete for upcoming web drama Cinderella and Four Knights, and is way more promising that I initially thought. Thanks to locking down K-movie actress Park So Dam, this fluffy drama adaptation of a manhwa merits a look even if the rest of the cast is hit and miss. The male leads are Jung Il Woo, Ahn Jae Hyun, … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ahn Jae Hyun, Choi Min, Cinderella and Four Knights, Jung Il Woo, Lee Jung Shin, Park So Dam, Son Na Eun

Truths Are Revealed and Hearts Broken in Episode 13 of Marry Me or Not

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 22, 2016
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With three more episodes left in Marry Me or Not, the drama remains primed to be one of the best and most beloved of all the TW-dramas I’ve watched. Quite a feat considering so many follow up works of actors and actresses I love never live up to quality expectations and end with me dropping the watch in disappointment. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alice Ke, Harry Chang, Joanne Tseng, Marry Me or Not, Roy Qiu

Kim Hee Sun Plays a Hot Mom Princess in Guest Starring Turn in C-drama Ice Fantasy

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 22, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
White-haired prince and queen in ornate robes

Despite looking like a hot mess in the making, upcoming C-drama Ice Fantasy got the first decent looking aspect of the visuals in the guest staring presence of K-actress Kim Hee Sun. She’s done a C-movie before way back when in her early career days, and doesn’t seem to be jumping fully on the bandwagon train of Korean acting talent … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Kim Hee Sun, Ma Tian Yu

Forever Beautiful Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre Female Leads Alyssa Chia and Gao Yuan Yuan Reunite for Charity Photoshoot

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 22, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
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What a lovely reunion, made all the more special because of the longevity of the friendship and the charitable cause in question. The two leading ladies of the 2003 C-drama adaptation of wuxia novel Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre reunited this week to do a photoshoot for a children’s charity campaign that is near and dear to their hearts. A-list … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Alyssa Chia, Gao Yuan Yuan

Song Joong Ki is a Cocky Soldier in Featured Teaser for Descendants of the Sun

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 22, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
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This is my fave Descendants of the Sun teaser so far, and it’s no surprise because it’s male lead Song Joong Ki focused and he’s the numero uno reason this drama is on my must watch list. Famed screenwriter Kim Eun Sook has been so hit-and-miss with her works that I don’t tuned in automatically for her, but her hits … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Lee Jong Seok Rocks Classic Burberry Attending London Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
Man in stylish outfit walking outdoors.

Burberry is an iconic British fashion house and Lee Jong Seok found a great fit in joining the celebs who rep the brand. I was wholly underwhelmed with his head-to-toe Burberry outfit from last October’s brand event in Seoul, but he’s redeemed himself and then some at last week’s Burberry fashion show held in London, England. Lee Jong Seok was … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lee Jong Seok

You From Another Star and Producer Screenwriter Courting Lee Min Ho for Upcoming Rom-com Drama

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
Profile of man near a riverbank.

I was hoping the same for Lee Seung Gi, who is enlisting in T-minus 10 days, but it looks like Lee Min Ho will be the 87er who will do a major K-drama swan song before he enlists later this year. Lee Min Ho is being courted for screenwriter Park Ji Eun‘s next drama, which continues her highly anticipated reputation … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Min Ho, Park Ji Eun

Park Bo Gum Alternates Between Classic Dressy and Teen Dancer in New CFs

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 21, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2016
Young man in parka with fur collar.

Watching a breakout happen when it’s someone I’ve followed since way back when feels extra sweet, like a diamond in the rough finally getting the final coat of polish and set out for everyone else to admire. Park Bo Gum has been on my radar since weekend drama Wonderful Days, playing the younger version of Lee Seo Jin in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Park Bo Gum

Lee Seung Gi Confirms Military Enlistment on February 1 to Serve Active Duty

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2016
Man in a black trench coat and trousers.

Major heartbreak alert! K-actor/singer/variety star Lee Seung Gi has just confirmed that he’s enlisting for his mandatory military service next month on February 1st. That’s not next month baby boy, that’s 10 days from now! Way to not give noona much notice to gird myself for the pain to come, which involves carefully saving all the Seung Gi dramas and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

Kim So Hyun Pairs Up with D.O. for Vogue Korea and Upcoming K-movie Unforgettable

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2016
Couple posing together, wearing stylish hats.

I think Kim So Hyun is raking up all the most promising young actors around her age group, and no one is blinking an eye other than wanting to throw even more at her. That goes to show how universally acknowledged are her acting skills, and how beautifully she’s grown into a teenager suitable to pair up with near age … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged D.O., Kim So Hyun, Unforgettable

The Sweetest of Romance in Busan in Episode 12 of Marry Me or Not Leads to Epic Noble Idiocy to Come

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 20, 2016

I’m seriously in a teeth gnashing state when it comes to TW-drama Marry Me or Not, and it’s a bipolar situation no less as I alternate between that and bouts of smiling like a loony because the OTP makes me so darn happy. I find this drama confllicting because it can coast so well on the fantastic lead characters and … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alice Ke, Marry Me or Not, Roy Qiu

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