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SNSD Brings the Retro Glamour in Promo Stills for New Album Lion Heart

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 16, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2015
Nine women in stylish vintage outfits.

I love pretty fashion photographed prettily, and that combination is in full display in photo teasers for the upcoming 5th full length album Lion Heart from top K-pop girl’s group SNSD (Girl’s Generation). This the first full length album release since the girls went from 9 to 8, though in between they’ve dropped various singles. While I’ve liked some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged SNSD

New Chinese Box Office Queen Bai Bai He’s Latest Rom-com Flick Dethrones Her Own Monster Hunt From #1 Perch

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2015
Woman with a creature in a fantasy setting.

Go Bai Bai He! China is welcoming a box office renaissance this summer thanks to the unprecedented success of domestic fantasy period movie Monster Hunt. Starring C-actress Bai Bai He and Jing Bo Ran stepping in for banned by China Kai Ko, the success has been credited to the fun family suitable nature of the film, the cute CGI monster Huba, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bai Bai He, Go Away Mr. Tumor, Monster Hunt

Joo Sang Wook, Choi Kang Hee, and Cha Ye Ryun are the Confirmed Leads of MBC’s Glamorous Temptation

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2015
Man in blue suit with casually dressed woman

There’s casting movement coupled with a major reversal for upcoming MBC Mon-Tues drama Glamorous Temptation. Earlier this week saw the casting of the teen leads Kim Sae Ron and Nam Joo Hyuk, roles that are less the typical child portion length but will be holding down the fort in the first 10 episodes of what is scheduled to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cha Ye Ryun, Choi Kang Hee, Glamorous Temptation, Joo Sang Wook

Chris Wu and Nikki Hsieh Deliver Laughs and Scares in Promoting Horror Movie The Bride

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2015
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I’m not sure I’ll have the courage the watch upcoming Japanese-Taiwan horror movie The Bride even when it is released on video and I can watch on fast forward. The movie is premiering next week in the muggy days of August during ghost month in Taiwan, armed with scares aplenty along with a side of cinematic sexy. Starring Chris Wu … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chris Wu, Nikki Hsieh, The Bride

Choi Ji Woo Balances Husband and First Love Hilarity in Teasers for Second Time Twenty Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2015
Classroom scene with engaged students and teacher.

I’m wondering if audiences of old school Hallyu dramas will get whiplash if they were to check out Choi Ji Woo is upcoming tvN drama Second Time Twenty Years Old? She was best known for Winter Sonata, Beautiful Days, and Stairway to Heaven, all stupidly plotted addicting melo fests, yet she’s come so far now to break free from her queen … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Ji Woo, Choi Won Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Second Time Twenty Years Old

TW-movie Our Times Holds Star-studded Movie Premiere with Surprise Guests Chen Qiao En and Jerry Yan

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2015
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Taiwan nostalgia high school movie Our Times (The Era of My Teen Girl Days) has finally arrived, premiering this Friday August 13th in domestic theaters in Taiwan. Even though it’ll be months before the movie is available on video, I’m keen to hear what critics and audiences think about the movie, as well as see if it sets the box … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Qiao En, Darren Wang, Dino, Jerry Yan, Vivian Sung

C-netizens Buzzing about The Third Way of Love Full Trailer Giving off Fifty Shades of Grey Vibes

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2015
Couple about to kiss in a romantic setting.

Things just turn a cinematic surreal turn with respect to upcoming romance movie The Third Way of Love, and it has nothing to do with the tabloid topping talk about the newly revealed real life dating relationship of the leads Song Seung Heon and Crystal Liu. Remember what I said about the teaser trailer giving me no clue what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Cyrstal Liu, Song Seung Heon, The Third Way of Love

Yongpal’s Popularity Continues to Rise as Episode 4 Ratings Break 16% Nationwide

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 13, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2015
Four scenes featuring a male and female character.

If Wed-Thurs drama Yongpal keeps up the momentum with big ratings jumps every even episode, this drama won’t have a problem breaking 20% ratings soon. Of course that’s a big IF considering dramas can reach a ratings peak and stay there for the rest of its run for no discernible reason. But a congrats is still in order for the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Chae Jung Ahn, Jo Hyun Jae, Joo Yon, Kim Tae Hee, Yongpal

Crystal Liu and Song Seung Heon Make First Appearance Together as a Couple

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 13, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 13, 2015
Backstage shot of casually dressed pair

I don’t recall a case where such a high profile celebrity couple confirmed their relationship and then made public appearances so soon thereafter. Timing really is everything, as Song Seung Heon and Crystal Liu went public last week after a C-tabloid published an article outing their relationship, which developed during and after they filmed the C-movie The Third Way of … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Crystal Liu, Song Seung Heon, The Third Way of Love

Kim Sae Ron and Nam Joo Hyuk Headline the Teen Portion of MBC Long Drama Glamorous Temptation

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 13, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 12, 2015
Young woman smiling, man with crossed arms

Regardless of the varying opinions on rising young actor Nam Joo Hyuk‘s acting talent, or lack thereof, he continues to get prime acting gigs one after another this year. On the heels of being the male lead in the KBS teen identity mystery drama Who Are You: School 2015, then landing a supporting role in the much talked about drama adaptation … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Glamorous Temptation, Kim Sae Ron, Nam Joo Hyuk

SM Confirms that Lee Seung Gi and Yoona Have Officially Broken Up

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 12, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 12, 2015
Two individuals posing for an event.

Welp, another one bites the dust, and I’m not talking about idols abruptly or inevitably leaving SM Entertainment to pursue so-called other interests. News just broke that K-ent acting-singing star couple Lee Seung Gi and Yoona of SNSD (Im Yoo Na) have officially broken up, or more accurately SM has just officially confirmed the long running rumors that they’ve broken up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Lee Seung Gi, Yoona

New Parents Lee Bo Young and Ji Sung Looking Tired But Content in Latest SNS Picture

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 12, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 12, 2015
Three friends enjoying food together.

I’d say 2015 has certainly seen a flurry of unexpected star dating rumors and confirmation to rival the banner year of 2013, all we need is one more A-list couple to top it all off. So far this year we have globetrotting lovers Lee Min Ho–Suzy, what language barrier face perfect couple Song Seung Heon–Crystal Liu, a porcelain doll and her … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Sung, Lee Bo Young

TV Report Discusses the Anticipated K-actor Returns for Fall 2015 Dramas

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 12, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 12, 2015
Five South Korean male celebrities' portraits.

Thanks to TV Report running an article this week about the Korean actor male gods returning to drama land this fall, specifically naming five profile actors in So Ji Sub, Jang Hyuk. Song Joong Ki, Park Hae Jin, and Song Seung Heon, it got me thinking of which actor I was personally most interested in checking out. It’s hands down … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jang Hyuk, Park Hae Jin, Park Seo Joon, So Ji Sub, Song Jae Rim, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon, Yoo Ah In

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