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Fan Bing Bing Confirms Long Swirling Dating Rumors with Smexy C-actor Li Chen

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2015 by ockoalaMay 28, 2015
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The wave of C-ent dating happy relationship news just keeps on chugging along. On the heels this week alone involving Yuan Hong dating Zhang Xin Yi, followed by Huang Xiaoming marrying Angelababy, good news must come in threes because the week end was capped off with China’s top movie actress Fan Bing Bing confirming that she is indeed dating rumored … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Fan Bing Bing, Li Chen

First Look at Ariel Lin and Vic Zhou Filming C-movie Go Lala Go 2

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 29, 2015 by ockoalaMay 29, 2015
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It’s no secret that filming in China can appear to move at super sonic speed at times, even then I’m still taken aback at how quickly projects go from commencement of filming to releasing teaser goodies for the audience. Filming started not two weeks ago for the C-movie Go Lala Go 2, the sequel to the hit rom-com Go Lala … Continue reading →

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

My Love Eun Dong Leads Joo Jin Mo and Kim Sa Rang Bring the Sexy Longing to Elle Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2015 by ockoalaMay 27, 2015
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The cable dramas have been promoting better these days, even if the end quality is as hit-and-miss as the major network dramas. At least there is a bigger emphasis on packaging an overall mood of heady attraction when it comes the romance-based dramas. I still fan myself thinking back to the photo shoot Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae did … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, K-dramas | Tagged Joo Jin Mo, Kim Sa Rang, My Love Eun Dong

The Cast of Descendants of the Sun Head to Script Reading at KBS Studios

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2015 by ockoalaMay 28, 2015
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The train is leaving the station for upcoming K-drama Descendants of the Sun faster than Song Joong Ki changed out of his military fatigues. The cast gathered this week at KBS studios (featured prominently in currently airing KBS variety industry drama Producer) for the script reading, the arrival walk which normally isn’t covered by the media unless it involves a … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Oh My Ghost with Jo Jung Seok and Park Bo Young Release Script Reading Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 28, 2015 by ockoalaMay 28, 2015
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I can’t help getting my hopes up for upcoming tvN drama Oh My Ghost even if my better judgment tells me to simmer down. The drama came out of nowhere, since it wasn’t one of those rumored productions from months earlier, yet it quickly rocketed up my to-watch list thanks to the strength of the cast alone. Starring Jo Jung … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jo Jung Seok, Kim Seul Gi, Oh My Ghost, Park Bo Young

JYP Pauses During Baeksang Performance to Publicly Greet Suzy’s Boyfriend Lee Min Ho

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2015 by ockoalaMay 27, 2015
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The 2015 Baeksang Art Awards was this week and the funniest bit was hands down courtesy of JYP (Park Jin Young) and Lee Min Ho. I don’t know if it was scripted by both, or one side knew but the other party was clueless, whatever led up to it the result was glorious. JYP was performing a set during the awards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged JYP, Lee Min Ho

C-ent Surprised with Happy News that Huang Xiaoming and Angelebaby Got Married

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2015 by ockoalaMay 27, 2015
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What did I just say about love being in the air and more good relationship news coming this way? I actually didn’t see this one coming so quickly, figured it would be year end before these two tied the knot, so seeing the bombshell news was a fun midweek hump surprise. A-list Chinese movie star Huang Xiaoming pulled a Nicky … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Angelababy, Dating, Huang Xiaoming, Wedding

C-actor Yuan Hong Confirms Relationship with Period Drama Costar Zhang Xin Yi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2015 by ockoalaMay 26, 2015
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With summer right around the corner, I like to believe love is in the air again whether for stars or regular folks alike. Hopefully there will be more good dating news to come starting with one new confirmed case involving one of my favorite actors which makes me so thrilled to hear. C-actor Yuan Hong confirmed on a variety show this … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Yuan Hong, Zhang Xin Yi

Kim Eun Sook on Hand to Welcome Her Next Leading Man Song Joong Ki Out of the Army

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2015 by ockoalaMay 27, 2015
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This could either be taken as super cute or super nervewracking for Song Joong Ki. The young man (not a boy any longer even if he still looks like one) was released from the army this past Monday morning and on hand was not just his devoted fans and the excited K-media. Hidden in the throngs of welcomers was none … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Eun Sook, Song Joong Ki

Lee Seung Gi to Cameo in Producer Opposite IU and Gong Hyo Jin

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2015 by ockoalaMay 26, 2015
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It’s so nice of KBS drama Producer to give me a two-fer this week – I’ve fallen for the charms of the drama in the second week and in the third week comes a cameo by a K-star whom I love to pieces. Lee Seung Gi will be showing up in the 6th episode of the variety show drama and will … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Producer

Shin Se Kyung Trades Her Smell Seeing Eye for Sleek Liner and Locks in Marie Claire Korea

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2015 by ockoalaMay 27, 2015
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I actually quite enjoy when an actor or actress I previously dismissed end up winning my affection through improving their craft. It was Kim Tae Hee in 2013 with Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love, followed by Lee Yeon Hee in 2014 for Miss Korea. This year it’s Shin Se Kyung‘s turn to take a bow and join my happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Shin Se Kyung

Taiwan Filmmaker Hou Hsiao Hsien Wins Best Director at the 68th Cannes Film Festival for The Assassins

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2015 by ockoalaMay 26, 2015
Director and film poster for "The Assassin."

The 68th Cannes Film Festival came to a close this past weekend and the film with one if the biggest buzz walked away with one but not all the major awards. Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao Hsien‘s first wuxia movie The Assassins starring Shu Qi and Chang Chen didn’t win the Palm D’or but finally netted Hou his long overdue Best … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Hou Hsiao Hsien, Shu Qi, The Assassins

Song Joong Ki Discharged After Serving His Mandatory Military Duty

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 25, 2015 by ockoalaMay 25, 2015
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Some things need no preamble, and K-actor Song Joong Ki being released today after serving nearly two years of mandatory military service is one of those things that require no explanation for the excitement. Fans and throngs of K-media have been camped outside his military base since before dawn so Song Joong Ki’s exit walk was met with camera clicking … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Song Joong Ki

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