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C-ent Buzzing About Gao Yuan Yuan Expecting First Baby with Husband Mark Chao After She Postpones CF Engagement and Hides Belly

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 21, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 20, 2019
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The C-ent and TW-ent baby watch of 2019 continues: starting with Ivy Chen delivering a baby last month, Nicky Wu and Liu Shi Shi expecting at the end of Spring, Yuan Hong and Zhang Xinyi welcoming a baby boy a few weeks ago, followed by Ady An announcing her pregnancy with first child, and now acknowledge goddess level actress Gao … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Baby, Dating, Gao Yuan Yuan, Mark Chao, Married

TW-actor Mark Chao Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary with Fanmeeting

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 27, 2018 by ockoalaSeptember 26, 2018
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It’s been a fast decade that TW-actor Mark Chao is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary (and birthday) with a fan meeting in Shanghai this week. Mark exploded out of the gate with his first role as he co-male lead in police drama Black & White with Vic Zhou, and even winning the Best Actor Golden Bell over Zai Zai in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Mark Chao

Alice Ke and Kun Da Hold Star-studded Wedding Reception in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 16, 2018 by ockoalaMarch 29, 2019
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I so appreciate seeing a lovely but also practical wedding march for Taiwanese acting stars Alice Ke and Kun Da. Earlier this year they got married legally by getting their wedding license since both were busy working and could not find time for a full blown ceremony. Now nine months later they finally got around to having a lovely wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Alice Ke, Jiro Wang, Joanne Zheng, Kun Da, Mark Chao, Married, Wedding

Mark Chao and Bai Jing Ting Start Filming C-remake of Critically Acclaimed K-drama Misaeng

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 3, 2018 by ockoalaJune 3, 2018
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This is one remake that I have confidence will do justice to the original, if only because of the leading man attached. Filming has started on the C-drama remake of Misaeng, itself a popular Korean novel which was adapted into an even more popular K-drama starring Im Shi Wan and Lee Sung Min as the male leads. The C-version male … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Misaeng, Ordinary Glory

Popular Drama Costars Mark Chao and Yang Mi Shine in Red for H&M’s New Lunar New Year Collection

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 30, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 28, 2018
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I have a toothache watching this but I still want moar, lol that is the power of combining Mark Chao and Yang Mi in any setting nowadays. The very popular (one their own) leads of the C-drama version of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossom (Eternal Love) were paired back up this month by global retailer H&M to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Famous C-ent Bromance of Mark Chao and Lin Geng Xin Gets the Cosmo China Pictorial Showcase

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 13, 2018
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A nice wholesome bromance is a great sight for sore eyes this week, I’ve been dealing with a severe medical condition for ten days which has finally turned the corner for the better and it’s nice to be reminded of something positive. Mark Chao and Lin Geng Xin are two of China’s most well-known and popular male television leads, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Lin Geng Xin, Mark Chao

Three Lives Three Worlds Drama Leads Mark Chao and Yang Mi Adorably Reunite at Fashion Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 15, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 14, 2017
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Kyaaaaa, fans of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms rejoice, our beloved OTP is back together and being so adorable my teeth hurt. The leads of the hit C-drama adaptation sat next to each other at a fashion week event and wasted zero time in goofing around in between taking in serious couture updates. Mark Chao and Yang … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves, TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Mark Chao a Flower Boy and Scholar as the New Face of Floral Homes Goods Brand Beast

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 20, 2017 by ockoalaAugust 18, 2017
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  It’s been only six months since Mark Chao waltzed back to my drama consciousness with an indelible and exquisitely nuanced portrayal of male lead Ye Hua (and his various incarnations) in the C-drama adaptation of Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms. He’s been super selective with dramas so clearly he’s not angling for the greater popularity that … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Mark Chao

Mark Chao is the Role Model for World Reading Day 2017

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 28, 2017 by ockoalaApril 28, 2017
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This is the perfect spokesperson for a very worthwhile day to highlight as a pass time that has endured through centuries is slowly eroding under the speed of modern technology. April 23rd was World Book Day as sponsored by the UN, a day to remind folks of the pleasures and pursuits of reading a good old-fashioned tome. TW-actor Mark Chao … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Mark Chao

Mark Chao Smolders with Modern Peach Blossom Charm in New Bazaar China Spread

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 12, 2017 by ockoalaApril 10, 2017
Fashion model posing in stylish attire.

Consider me once again wholly impressed with TW-actor Mark Chao‘s depth and range, a good 8 years after he blew me away in his acting debut performance as the co male lead in hit drama Black & White back in 2009. What was starting to feel like a one hit wonder performance finally feels properly displayed again placed next to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, TW & C dramas | Tagged Eternal Love, Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms

Beautifully Angsty Romance in MV Preview for C-drama Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 15, 2017
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The idea of reincarnation and even love or vengeance passing through the lives is a staple of Chinese lore, and in the upcoming fantasy C-drama Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms even gods and goddesses are not immune to keeping the threads of fate tied. The C-drama adaptation of the popular novel hits the small screens on January … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Preview for Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms Increase Excitement with Scheduled January 30th Premiere

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 2, 2017 by ockoalaJanuary 2, 2017
Couple embracing in a serene landscape.

Promotions are ramping up for the C-drama premiere of fantasy romance Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Mile Peach Blossoms, airing on January 30th with a head start on the movie version which doesn’t hit the theaters until summer of 2017. Starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao, the drama is a visual feast of contrasting colors of white, black, and red … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, Yang Mi

Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms Enchants with Visually Alluring Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 11, 2016 by ockoalaDecember 9, 2016
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I’m legit relieved that the drama stills from the upcoming television adaptation of fantasy romance novel Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms looks genuinely pretty without veering into gaudy territory. The drama has finished filming with a schedule early 2017 air date which will come soon enough seeing as how time is whizzing by. Leads Yang Mi and … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Mark Chao, Yang Mi

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