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Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Jung Woo Sung Lead Parade of Horribly Dressed K-stars at Louis Vuitton Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 2, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 1, 2019
Three men in stylish suits posing together.

Every time I scroll down this post I shake my head, each and every new picture I can’t help but shake my head. This is the weirdest collection of so-called couture outfits all courtesy of Louis Vuitton as the brand held an event in Seoul last week. There were so many A-listers and famous faces in attendance I cannot believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bae Doo Na, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Woo Shik, Gong Yoo, Ha Jung Woo, Han Ye Seul, Jessica, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Eun Chae, Jung Woo Sung, Sehun, Woo Do Hwan | 16 Replies

C-actress Liu Tao Stunning at 2019 Cannes Film Festival Opening Along with Other Asian Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 14, 2019
Elegant woman in white dress at event.

With perennial Cannes Film Festival attendee Fan Bing Bing out of commission, there was a spot for another Asian movie actress to go for broke in wowing the red carpet. The winner was 40-year old C-actress Liu Tao wearing a white gown that was exquisite without coming off bridal or goddessy. The sleek column was broken up with a thigh … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Gong Li, Hannah Quinlivan, Jessica, Liu Tao | 10 Replies

K-stars Showcase Chanel Couture at Pop Up Store Event in Seoul

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 23, 2018 by ockoalaJune 23, 2018
Young woman in stylish outfit at event.

Black, white, red, and greys were the colors of the most recent Chanel fashion event in Seoul celebrating the brand’s pop up store Paris-Hamburg. Black Pink member Jennie was my fave in her head to toe embracing of the couture collection’s adorable white skirt suit with red trim. The hat just slays the look especially the way Jennie wears the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jennie, Jessica, Krystal, Lee Sang Yoon, Zico | 9 Replies

Jessica Jung Looks Like a Violet Flower Puff on Cannes Red Carpet

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 22, 2018 by ockoalaMay 21, 2018
Woman in elegant floral gown on red carpet.

A Korean star finally made a red carpet appearance at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and I’m not feeling her choice. Former SNSD member Jessica Jung, who is attending as a designer guest thanks to her accessories label, walked the red carpet in a violet strapless princess gown covered in tulle petals. Conceptually it’s very girly and pretty but Jessica … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jessica | 15 Replies

Tzuyu of TWICE is Highest Ranked East Asian Star in 3rd Place on the TC Candler Most Beautiful Faces of 2017 List

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 29, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 28, 2017
Collage of popular Asian celebrities' portraits.

The TC Candler website list of the Most Beautiful Faces of 2017 is out and congrats is due to Taiwanese idol singer Tzuyu (Chou Tzu Yu) of TWICE for being the highest East Asian star on the list at number 3. Former number 1 ranked Nana, who repeated twice in a row in 2014 and 2015, takes second among the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dilraba Dilmurat, Go Ara, Ishihara Satomi, Jelly Lin, Jessica, Komatsu Nana, Lee Sung Kyung, Nana, Park Shin Hye, Suzy, Taeyeon | 29 Replies

Jessica, Jay Park and Eric Nam Make the 2017 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in Entertainment and Sports List

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 14, 2017 by ockoalaApril 14, 2017
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This year’s Forbes Asia 30 under 30 is out and is not as stacked with Korean stars in the Entertainment and Sports category as last year in 2016. The K-stars to the make 2017 Sports and Entertainment category 30 under 30 list are Jessica Jung formerly of SNSD and now a solo singer and designer, singer Jay Park, and singerĀ Eric … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Eric Nam, Jay Park, Jessica | 7 Replies

So Ji Sub, Jessica, Rainie Yang and More Attend Louis Vuitton Flagship Store Opening in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 2, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 30, 2016
Celebrities posing and waving at an event.

It takes a huge luxury brand like Louis Vuitton to bring the bold, bright, and beautiful all together in Taipei right after a giant typhoon just passed. K-drama fans in Taiwan must’ve been thrilled to see actor So Ji Sub attending the opening of the LV Taipei Flagship Store at Breeze in the Xinyi District, and also present for K-pop … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Jessica, Rainie Yang, So Ji Sub | 4 Replies

Former SNSD Member Jessica’s First Solo Korean Single “Fly” Is Awesome and a Solid Hit

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 19, 2016 by ockoalaMay 19, 2016
Album cover featuring a woman with flowers.

I can’t believe I’m posting about this – but I really really like Jessica‘s first solo single off her comeback mini-album. Those unfamiliar with K-pop may need the background first, that Jessica was a member of top girl group SNSD (Girl’s Generation) but was kicked out a year and half ago for supposedlyĀ half-assing her participating and being more into her … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jessica | 20 Replies

K-ent Lookalikes Back in the News as Bora and Han Chae Young Posts Adorable Sisterly Selfie

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2015 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2015
Two women posing for a selfie.

It’s so cute when celebrities recognize their own lookalikes, it saves fans the trouble of doing double takes. Last week Sistar‘s Bora ran into K-actress Han Chae Young at an event and the two took a selfie asking their fans if they could pass as sisters. The answer is “totally”, and their not the only Korean entertains to have lookalikes … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bora, G-Dragon, Han Chae Young, Jaejoong, Jessica, Ji Chang Wook, Jiyeon, Jung So Min, Junho, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Hyun Woo, Lee Na Young, Rain, Seolhyun, So Ji Sub, Son Eun Seo, T.O.P., Victoria, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoon Eun Hye | 29 Replies

Jessica Jung Formerly of SNSD Officially and Amicably Parts Ways with SM Entertainment

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 6, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 6, 2015
Woman in white dress with sunglasses and braids.

Another closure has arrived in the multitude of recent idol departures from the various popular SM Entertainment pop groups. Jessica Jung (Jung Soo Yeon) has officially left SM as an artist, ending her contract with the agency almost a year from when she was kicked out of top SM girl group SNSD (Girl’s Generation). Her departure from SM was as … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jessica, SM Entertainment, SNSD | 18 Replies

Jessica Releases Statement as the Remaining 8-members of SNSD Attend Somber China Fan Meeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2014 by ockoalaOctober 5, 2014

The now 8-member girl’s group of SNSD (Girl’s Generation) had quite the whirlwind 24-hours since any K-ent incident I can remember in years. Now former member Jessica dropped the bombshell that she had been abruptly kicked outĀ from SNSD even as she was headed back to Korea from NYC to join her fellow members to jet to Shenzhen China for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jessica, Scandals, SM Entertainment, SNSD | 89 Replies

Updated: SM Confirms Jessica Weibo Posting that She Was Forced Out of SNSD

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2014 by ockoalaOctober 5, 2014

All the Korean agencies embroiled in recent scandals may want to send thank you cards and gifts to the offices of SM Entertainment. KeyEast with Kim Hyun Joong‘s domestic violence case, YG with Seungri of Big Bang‘s sketchy car accident details, BH Entertainment with both the Lee Byung Hun blackmailed by Dahee and a model mess and Han Hyo Joo‘s … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Jessica, SBSD, Scandals, SM Entertainment | 107 Replies

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