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Tag Archives: Chen Kun

Stars and More Stars Descend on China’s Fun and Fab iQiyi 2016 Award’s Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 6, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 6, 2015
Award presenters on stage in formal attire.

Now this is how I call throwing a fun awards show shindig. One of China’s top streaming sites iQiyi hosted the 2016 All-star Carnival this past weekend and it appeared all the It Stars showed up, and then some. There were so many scene stealing reunions on stage one doesn’t even know where to look – is it Hu Ge … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Bai Bai He, Chang Chen, Chen Kun, Darren Wang, f(x), Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Krystal, Leeteuk, Song Jia, Victoria Song, Vivian Sung, Wallace Huo, William Chan, Wu Lei, Yang Mi, Yang Yang, Yoona, Zhao Li Ying, Zheng Kai, Zheng Shuang | 12 Replies

C-stars Fashionably Wow at the Esquire China Man of the Year Gala

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 3, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 3, 2015
Woman in elegant dress posing confidently.

The 12th annual Esquire China Man of the Year awards took place in Beijing this week but it ended up being a lady star who stole the night. C-actress Alina Zhang (Zhang Ming) wowed in an exquisite eye-catching dress, accentuated with a soft updo and perfect makeup finished with ruby red lips. The dress is such a winner for me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Alina Zhang, Bea Hayden, Chang Chen, Chen Kun, Guo Jingming, Ni Ni, Nicky Wu, Qi Wei, Yao Chen, Zheng Kai | 6 Replies

Chen Kun and Dong Jie Lead the Trendy C-stars Attending the Crossover Fashion Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2015

Clearly the feels were just laying dormant because all it took was one event attended together for everything to come whooshing back, even if it’s now a good decade later. Beijing was the stage for the Crossover Fashion Awards celebrating star trend leaders in high fashion, and the shining duo of the night was none other than former drama OTP and A-list … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Aarif Rahman, Bai Bai He, Chen Kun, Dong Jie, Jin Da Zhou, Ma Su, Michelle Chen | 5 Replies

Popular Star Couple Nicky Wu and Liu Shi Shi Lead the Pack at the Sina Weibo Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2014 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2014

Last week was the first ever Sina hosted Weibo Night 2013 to hand out awards to C-celebrities who have lit up China’s most popular online social networking service akin to a combination Facebook and Twitter. Even among a bevy of popular stars it was hands down the joint appearance of recently gone public couple of Nicky Wu and Liu Shi … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Angelababy, Chen Kun, Chen Xiao, Han Geng, Jimmy Lin, Liu Shi Shi, Michelle Chen, Ni Ni, Nicky Wu, Wallace Chung | 12 Replies

A Bevy of Actors Send in Greetings for 100th Issue of Mens Uno Magazine

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2012

The Chinese men’s magazine Men’s Uno celebrated its 100th issue recently by publishing a collection of photo shoot pictures from many of the famous male entertainers who have graced its covers in recent years, all with personalized messages and their autographs. It really is a who’s who of the current crop of hot Chinese and Taiwanese actors, but for the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alec Su, Chen Kun, Deng Chao, Eddie Peng, Godfrey Gao, Han Geng, Hu Ge, Huang Xiaoming, Joe Cheng, Kim Bum, Lin Geng Xin, Peter Ho, Wu Zun | 14 Replies

Gorgeous Painted Skin 2 Sets New Box Office Records in China

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 1, 2012 by ockoalaJuly 1, 2012

The Summer box office is off to a roaring start in China with the premiere of Painted Skin: The Resurrection setting new box office records this weekend. Reviews are decidedly mixed, from story is flimsy to production is breathtaking. Both are probably true, and is a fine enough reason to tune in. I’ve been dying to check out this movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Feng Shao Feng, Painted Skin, Yang Mi, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun | 9 Replies

Painted Skin 2 Premieres at Cannes and Releases Final Trailer

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 26, 2012 by ockoalaMay 25, 2012

While the original Painted Skin was just an entertaining albeit flawed fantasy movie, the sequel Painted Skin: The Resurrection seems to be getting way more publicity than I think it deserves. To be honest it looks even sillier, but I’m watching for the great three-way chemistry betweens leads Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, and Zhao Wei. I’d been happier if all … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Painted Skin, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun | 5 Replies

Gorgeous Official Trailer for Painted Skin: The Resurrection

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 30, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 30, 2012

The upcoming C-movie Painted Skin: The Resurrection, the sequel to 2008’s hit movie of the same name with Chen Kun, Zhou Xun and Zhao Wei finally released an official trailer as it ramps up for its June release. I’m on pins and needles, because I really enjoyed the first movie for the great chemistry and gorgeous set design, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Feng Shao Feng, Yang Mi, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun | 17 Replies

Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection Releases Awesome Character Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 17, 2012 by ockoalaMarch 16, 2012

Sometimes when you want things done right, you have to go to the big leagues. THIS above is how one plays a rawr general who is so awesome he can vanquish an entire army AND still have time to rescue a damsel in distress. Chen Kun, my good hot hot hot man, I bows to you. Seeing this, how could … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Feng Shao Feng, Painted Skin, Yang Mi, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun | 20 Replies

Trailer for the Upcoming 3D Wuxia Movie Flying Swords of Dragon Gate with Jet Li

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 21, 2011 by ockoalaNovember 20, 2011

Wuxia movies in the golden day of HK cinema were my favorite genre, but the steady decline in quality and innovation has really seeped away all my excitement for any new offerings. I’m tentatively keeping my hopes in check for Director Tsui Hark‘s return to wuxia in his 3D offering Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, which isn’t a sequel to … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Jet Li, Kwai Lun Mei, Zhou Xun | 6 Replies

Sequel to Painted Skin is Confirmed with Main Cast Returning

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 26, 2011 by ockoalaMarch 26, 2011

Me likey! The production of the long-discussed sequel to 2008’s box office success C-movie Painted Skin finally announced that it’s gotten the green light in terms of script and has also confirmed that its three main stars are signed on for another go around in the love carousel. While Chen Kun and Zhou Xun have always indicated their willing participation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Kun, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun | 11 Replies

My Obsessions

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2010 by ockoalaJune 24, 2010

I thought about following the tried and true formula of continuing to generate top ten lists of various topics. But then I realized that I have the attention span of a squirrel. Getting on my top ten doesn’t really mean I am all that into you, drama/actor/actress/book.

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Posted in My Loves | Tagged Alec Su, Ariel Lin, Ayase Haruka, Chen Kun, Ha Ji Won, Horikita Maki, Hyun Bin, Im Joo Hwan, Joe Cheng, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jun Ki, Nam Sang Mi, Takenouchi Yutaka, YamaPi, Yuan Hong | 23 Replies

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