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Chinese Top Actress Fan Bing Bing Fashionably Stuns at the Met Gala and Cannes Red Carpet

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 24, 2015 by ockoalaMay 24, 2015
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Leave it to C-netizens to flatter and jokingly mock the country’s favorite top actress Fan Bing Bing. The glorious Ms. Fan was recently jet setting and trend setting around the globe, hitting up the Met Gala in New York last week followed by walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival days later. There’s something to be said for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Fan Bing Bing

The Close-knit Gorgeous Cast of Someone Like You Hold Drama Finale Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2015 by ockoalaMay 24, 2015
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I’m not gonna lie or ignore the fact that the last few episodes of TW-drama Someone Like You has basically devolved into a narrative farce. There is heart failure, car accidents, and even multiple comas. But the strange thing is that my affection for this little drama that could remains intact, it’s so earnest and sweet, wanting to keep chugging … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Kingone Wang, Kristen Jen, Someone Like You

Bu Bu Jing Xin the Movie Releases Love Triangle Trailer with a 14th Prince Twist

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2015 by ockoalaMay 23, 2015
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The movie adaption of the C-novel Bu Bu Jing Xin will hit the big screens this summer but hasn’t really picked up promotional steam yet. It’s been four years since the C-drama version became a hit and invigorated the careers of Nicky Wu, Liu Shi Shi, and Kevin Cheng, while also launching the careers of Yuan Hong, Lin Geng Xin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Bu Bu Jing Xin, Ivy Chen, Shawn Dou, Time to Love, Tony Yang

Ariel Lin and C-actor Chen Xiao Pair Up for Big Screen The Mysterious Family

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 23, 2015 by ockoalaMay 22, 2015
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Marriage isn’t slowing down Ariel Lin in the least, she already announced that she wasn’t quitting the entertainment industry after becoming a wife but it was surprising to learn that she had been filming starting last December when she was in the midst of tying the knot. The upcoming Korean-Taiwan-Chinese co-production movie called Mysterious Family stars Taiwanese actress Ariel with … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Ariel Lin, Blue Lan, Chen Xiao

PD Jo Soo Won Persuaded to Resume Directing The Time I Loved You, 7000 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2015 by ockoalaJune 6, 2015
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A round of applause please, as the production of upcoming SBS weekend drama The Time I Loved You, 7000 Days just went from imminent disaster to unbelievably farcical. I’m sure stuff like this happens behind the scenes in drama productions on a regular basis, but to see it play out in public with news updates is another thing. A week … Continue reading →

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

Kim Tae Hee and Joo Won in Talks for SBS Wed-Thurs Medical Drama Yongpalyi

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2015 by ockoalaMay 22, 2015
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While there have been conflicting reports on which drama comes after Mask on SBS Wed-Thurs, it’s once again looking more and more like medical drama Yongpalyi over rom-com Will You Have Dinner with Me. Judging by casting news alone, Yongpalyi takes the lead today with word that the production is courting Kim Tae Hee and Joo Won for the lead … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Joo Won, Kim Tae Hee, Yongpalyi

Han Groo Reveals Her Own Dating Relationship with Cute Non-celebrity Boyfriend

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2015 by ockoalaMay 21, 2015
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Han Groo has had her name associated with a number of K-drama castings already this year, from Scholar Who Walks the Night to High Society to Answer Me 1988, but she still doesn’t have a drama comeback lined up as those all fell through for whatever reason. She could have avoided the bullet if all those dramas turn out to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Han Groo

Jeon Ji Hyun Wows the Cannes Red Carpet in a Glorious Couture Gucci Gown

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2015 by ockoalaMay 21, 2015
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I would take one Jeon Ji Hyun over a hundred wannabe actresses any day. She’s old school glitz and glamour, talent and charisma, the collective bundle of everything dazzling onscreen. The screen goddess that is Ms. Jeon was in Cannes this past weekend walking the red carpet during the Classics screening alongside the president of fashion house Gucci. She is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 16 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2015 by ockoalaMay 21, 2015
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Another drama has come to a close and this conclusion brings a mixed bag of opinions forming one general takeaway. All in all, I really liked The Girl Who Sees Smells, half-developed plot lines and spotty police investigating and all that lackluster detailing. If I close my eyes and think of the drama, all it does is bring a soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

Lee Seung Gi and Yoo Seung Rumored for MBC Drama Airing in the Competitive October 2015 Period

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2015 by ockoalaMay 21, 2015
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Don’t quote me on this still in the discussion phase only potential drama schedule and casting, but it’s way too juicy not to share and discuss even on the possibility alone. October is resembling D-day attack strategy for the big three networks when it comes to scheduling K-dramas, especially in the coveted Wed-Thurs slot. KBS has long ago reserved that month … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Seung Gi, Yoo Seung Ho

High Society Teases with First Cast Poster and Sparks Flying First Meeting of UEE and Park Hyung Sik

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 21, 2015 by ockoalaMay 20, 2015
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I’m getting way too excited about High Society based on all the teaser material, when experience reminds me that good promos do not guarantee good drama and dull teasers similarly doesn’t mean a drama is dead on arrival. With that said, I just want to soak up the teaser excitement for a little while longer, I really love the way … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged High Society, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Hyung Sik, Sung Joon, UEE

Likely Cameo as Lee Hyun Woo Spotted at the Script Reading for Scholar Who Walks the Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2015 by ockoalaMay 20, 2015
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The eagle-eyed netizens have struck again, this time not doing reconnaisance to catch K-stars secretly dating but instead ferreting out a secret casting. Cutie pie and super talented young actor Lee Hyun Woo was spotted at the script reading for upcoming fantasy sageuk Scholar Who Walks the Night. I posted about that script reading and the picture that Lee Hyun … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Lee Hyun Woo, Scholar Who Walks the Night

The Girl Who Sees Smells Episode 15 Recap

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 20, 2015 by ockoalaMay 20, 2015
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This was a funny penultimate episode of The Girl Who Sees Smells, continuing the tried and true formula of policing like a third grader coupled with sweet and sincere character interactions. It’s worked so far for me, and while the ratings for the drama overall have been nothing impressive at the very least it doubled its predecessor. Headed into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recaps | Tagged The Girl Who Sees Smells

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