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Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki Intense and Sporty at the Professional Bowling Trials

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 22, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 22, 2016
Two players preparing to bowl on lanes.

In what has turned into the most widely covered professional bowling trials in South Korean history, popular Korean star Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki donned their bluest bowling shirts and hit the lanes this weekend before a packed media. KIm Soo Hyun and Lee Hong Ki are trying out to become professional bowlers, and their standing after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hong Ki

Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Gum are Top K-stars Who Elicit Female Viewers Motherly Instincts

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 21, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2016
Two young men posing at events.

I gotta give polling site Moolmong credit for even coming up with this particular poll topic, but then again it’s probably run out of more mainstream subjects to inquire about. Korean ladies were polled on which K-star elicited their most motherly instincts, which seems anathema that viewers would want to mother the hotties in question rather than dream of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Park Bo Gum, Seo In Guk

Kim Soo Hyun Films New Beanpole Ad and Announces Application to Become a Professional Bowler

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2016
Young man sitting and preparing tea.

This is a news so out of left field the left fielder is still in the locker room getting suited up. Hallyu superstar actor Kim Soo Hyun has announced that he’s turning in his application to become a professional bowler. Unlike other professional sports, my understanding is that professional bowling isn’t a full time occupation from both a training and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Menswear Brand Ziozia Releases Maturely Handsome Fall Pictorial with Kim Soo Hyun

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 9, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 8, 2016
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Things are quite in Kim Soo Hyun land, which is exactly up my alley since I worried he was burning too bright for the previous two years thanks to You From Another Star and Producers. The downside is that he’s not as ubiquitous so it’s harder to get updates on him, and for someone so insanely successful as a leading … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun Endures Winter Wear Filming Beanpole CF in the Middle of Summer

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 14, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 14, 2016
Man in a beige winter jacket posing indoors.

It was just in Vegas for the weekend and it was sooooooo hot eggs were frying on the concrete as I walked. On the flip side is Hallyu superstar Kim Soo Hyun wearing a winter parka filming the upcoming CF for the sportwear brand Beanpole. This is one of the longest lasting collaborations I can remember, Kim Soo Hyun has repped Beanpole … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim So Hyun Top the Moolmang K-star Internet Power Rankings for July 2016

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 4, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 3, 2016
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Korean buzz site Moolmang has been doing entertainment internet power rankings for awhile and the latest July issue is interesting enough as a current pulse taking snapshot to merit a post. The site ranks popularity/buzz based on the number of searches, number of listed about, number of listed on, number of vote obtained, hits on profile page, and hits on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim So Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Jun Ki, Park Shin Hye, Seo Hyun Jin, So Ji Sub, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki

Kim Soo Hyun All Smiles at Train to Busan VIP Premiere After Being Low Key all Year

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 23, 2016
Man in black jacket at red carpet event.

It’s a welcomed long time no see to spot Hallyu superstar Kim Soo Hyun out and about last week at the VIP premiere for blockbuster K-movie Train to Busan. He was soooooo over exposed in 2014 with You From Another Star, still too much everywhere in 2015 thanks to Producer, and now finally in a nice spot in 2016 with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun

Filming Wraps for K-movie Real with Kim Soo Hyun and Production Drops Visually Intense Teaser Posters

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 6, 2016
Silhouette of a person with "REAL" text.

While everyone is talking about current and upcoming dramas with the current Hallyu actors and actresses, mega Hallyu star Kim Soo Hyun has been laying low relative to his massive pan-Asia fame in order to film dark thriller movie Real. The movie has wrapped filming and heads into post-production for a 2017 air date in the theaters. It’s not clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Real

K-actor Hairstyle Preferences: Up with Forehead or Down with Fringe

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 5, 2016 by ockoalaJune 3, 2016
Collage of four young male models.

I don’t think this will end up being some great debate as much as a fun time to share personal visual preferences. While Korean actors are well known for being intensely easy on the eyes, sometimes their styling onscreen and in real life leave much to be desired – whether it’s visible pink lipstick in character, hilariously awkward ensembles, or … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, Ji Chang Wook, Ji Soo, Ji Sung, Jung Il Woo, Kim Bum, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Lee Seung Gi, Park Bo Gum, Park Hae Jin, Park Seo Joon, Seo In Guk, Seo Kang Joon, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki, Song Seung Heon, Yoo Ah In, Yoo Seung Ho

Sequel to You From Another Star Debunked But Leads Jeon Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun are Considering Potential Drama Comebacks

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 20, 2016 by ockoalaApril 20, 2016
Couple enjoying a romantic moment together.

There’s news from the You From Another Star front unrelated to how Descendants of the Sun recently broke many of YFAS’s ratings records. It’s been two years since the monumentally popular drama and since then there have been murmurs of sequels, spin-offs, and remakes, none of which have happened. Last year the news cycle lit up with reports that the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, You From Another Star

Yoona and Kim Soo Hyun Top the Vlinkage 2016 Most Popular Korean Male and Female Star List in China

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2016 by ockoalaApril 18, 2016
Actors smiling at a promotional event.

After releasing the list of current most popular K-dramas in China, polling site Vlinkage is back with the Top 30 list of most popular Korean male and female stars, respectively. Some are long time regulars on any Korean star popularity list while others are a surprise to me but adds diversity to this list. On the male side, the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Han Chae Young, Jang Geun Seok, Jeon Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Ji Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Woo Bin, Krystal, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Park Shin Hye, Rain, Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki, Yoo In Na, Yoon Eun Hye

Korean Ladies Magazine Picks Top 10 Favorite K-actors as of March 2016

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2016 by ockoalaApril 3, 2016
Two men wearing lightning-patterned sweaters.

A recent Korean ladies magazine poll at the end of March is an interesting peek into how the domestic female viewers feel about how the hot Korean actors the English-speaking drama world fangirls over. It’s not the same list, that’s for sure, if I were to take a poll there are certain names that would dominate even if he hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Jo Jin Woong, Kang Dong Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Jong Seok, Park Bo Gum, Seo Kang Joon, Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In

Media Comparing Song Joong Ki and Kim Soo Hyun’s Rise to Popularity in China in Part to Acting Opposite A-list Noonas

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 15, 2016 by ockoalaMarch 15, 2016
Woman with towel on head and pigtails.

It’s only a matter of time before the C-media started comparing Kim Soo Hyun and Song Joong Ki, thanks to the success of Descendants of the Sun in Korea and China the drama is securely regarded as the next You From Another Star. The degree of stickiness of DotS has yet to be seen since YFAS was huge for more … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Descendants of the Sun, Kim Soo Hyun, Song Joong Ki, You From Another Star

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