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Hyun Bin Considers K-movie Return and Looks Relaxed in New Pictorial Set for Official Korea Fan Club

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2015 by ockoalaJune 9, 2015
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It’s undeniable the change that comes about when one is released from a negative burden. It’s been three months since Hyun Bin finished Hyde, Jekyll, Me, probably the biggest drama blunder of his career and I’m even counting insane yet mesmerizing Ireland and the makjang weepfest The Snow Queen in the equation. I’ve managed to find even silver linings in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Hyun Bin

Taiwan Stars Gather to Bid Farewell at Shone An’s Touching Memorial Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 9, 2015 by ockoalaJune 9, 2015
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It’s hard to write about the sad events in entertainment, and nothing is as sad than the death of an entertainer. It’s so final, turning the reel enjoyment into a real sadness that seeps through the screen even if the viewer never knew the entertainer in real life. Taiwanese actor-singer Shone An (An Jun Can) passed away last week at … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ady An, Bianca Bai, Chen Qiao En, Da S, Kingone Wang, Shone An, Xiao S

Lee Seung Gi in the Pages of K Wave Magazine and Readies for 2015 Album Comeback

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 9, 2015 by ockoalaJune 8, 2015
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Singer-actor Lee Seung Gi may or may not have another acting project in 2015 but he’s definitely dropping a new album for his singing fans. The album was supposed to drop on June 4th but was pushed back a few days for post-production and will be released this week right in time for the end of school year summer crowd. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Lee Seung Gi

L Joins SBS Drama The Time I Loved You as the Young Office Stud Out to Charm Ha Ji Won

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 9, 2015 by ockoalaJune 8, 2015
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Despite filming already underway for The Time I Loved You (The Time We Were Not in Love), I thought the late additions to the cast was complete when the production added talented newbie actress Choo Soo Hyun as the second female lead. Looks like there is one more surprise in the works as news broke today that Infinite‘s L (Kim … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, L, The Time I Loved You

Michelle Chen and Nana Join Ariel Lin and Vic Zhou in C-movie Go Lala Go 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 8, 2015 by ockoalaJune 8, 2015
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Filming is long underway for the Chinese movie Go Lala Go!, the sequel to the hit movie of the same name based on a popular Chinese chick lit novel. It’s a different cast this time filled to the brim with award winning Taiwan acting talent, with Ariel Lin as the titular office girl Lala trying to balance work and love, Vic … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ariel Lin, Go Lala Go 2, Michelle Chen, Nana, Vic Zhou

Charming and Lovely First Character Stills of the Leads in The Time I Loved You

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 8, 2015 by ockoalaJune 8, 2015
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I couldn’t be more pleased with the casting of the leads in upcoming SBS weekend drama The Time I Loved You (English title The Time We Were Not in Love), all actors I like or love to varying degrees. Regardless of the hiccups with the screenwriter change or the PD carousel, at least I won’t be annoyed watching the four … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Cho Soo Hyun, Ha Ji Won, Lee Jin Wook, The Time I Loved You, Yoon Kyun Sang

Alice Ke and Roy Qiu Head to Busan for Drama Location Shoot Despite MERS Outbreak in Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 8, 2015 by ockoalaJune 7, 2015
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Upcoming TW-drama Marry Me, or Not is definitely one of my most anticipated dramas of the year, even if it won’t arrive until close to the end of 2015. I have the patience to wait for quality fare and this drama just wrapped filming and will head into a length post-production to add some pizzaz on the whole package. Leads … Continue reading →

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

Lee Min Ho Confirms Next Project as Cross-border Action Comedy Movie Bounty Hunter

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2015 by ockoalaJune 7, 2015
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With one of the two most popular Hallyu male actors already on screen with his comeback project, that being Kim Soo Hyun charming audiences with his adorable and earnest performance in the currently airing KBS drama Producer, all eyes have been on when and what Lee Min Ho would do for his next gig. The wait is over as Lee Min Ho’s agency … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bounty Hunter, Lee Min Ho

Moon Geun Young and Park Bo Young Among Female Star Guests for Upcoming Episode of 1N2D

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2015 by ockoalaJune 7, 2015
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This news makes me so giddy with glee I can’t even. Two of my favorite young actresses will be guesting on the same episode of variety show 1N2D airing June 14th, doubling up the reason for me to check out a show I haven’t watched an episode of since former cast member Lee Seung Gi left years ago. I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged 1N2D, Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Joo Hyuk, Moon Geun Young, Park Bo Young

Jo In Sung and Song Joong Ki to Guest on the June 14th Episode of Buddy Kwang Soo’s Running Man

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2015 by ockoalaJune 7, 2015
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Looks like Song Joong Ki and Jo In Sung took their bromance with Kwang Soo to new levels prior to jetting off for an overseas vacation together. On the upcoming episode of Running Man, where Kwang Soo is a current cast member and Song Joong Ki a former cast member, Jo In Sung and Song Joong Ki will be guest … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Joo Hwan, Jo In Sung, Kwang Soo, Running Man, Song Joong Ki

First Look at Bolin Chen and Son Ye Jin in Upcoming Korean-Chinese Mysterious Romance Movie

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2015 by ockoalaJune 4, 2015
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There’s no premiere date locked down yet but it’s a wrap already for Chinese-Korean joint produced movie The Bad Guy Must Die. The title is just awful any way I look at it, but it’s particularly weird considering this is a movie best described as a mash up of roadtripping bromance, romance, and suspense. Early interest in the movie stems … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bolin Chen, Son Ye Jin

K-netizens Buzzing About Rumored Dating Relationship of Kim Soo Hyun and 2NE1’s Dara

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 6, 2015 by ockoalaJune 6, 2015
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This is as left field a K-ent dating rumor as it gets, but whether fans ever envisioned two stars getting together before doesn’t make a dating possibility any more or less likely. As past dating reveals have shown, the heart wants what the heart wants regardless of fan shipping. The K-netizen boards have been lighting up in the last few … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dara, Dating, Kim Soo Hyun

Cheerful and Rain-filled First Teaser for The Time I Loved You with Ha Ji Won and Lee Jin Wook

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 6, 2015 by ockoalaJune 6, 2015
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The first preview is out for upcoming SBS weekend K-drama The Time I Loved You starring Ha Ji Won and Lee Jin Wook. The Korean title remains The Time I Loved You minus the 7000 days while the English title is now the clunkier The Time We Were Not in Love. I wasn’t expecting it this weekend so this was a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Ha Ji Won, Lee Jin Wook, The Time I Loved You

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