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Taecyeon Completes Military Service and Wins Lifetime Pass from K-netizens for His Civic Duty

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2019 by ockoalaMay 15, 2019
Smiling soldier wearing a floral lei.

Human golden retriever and earnest puppy Taecyeon completed his military service today and was discharged with plenty of fans present to welcome him back. Also there was his 2PM group mate Chansung which is so awwww I can’t even with the hand holding and hugs. Taecyeon didn’t just serve, he did so with plenty of accolades all deserving. He could … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Taecyeon | 4 Replies

K-ent Golden Retriever Taecyeon Wins Military Exemplary Service Award, Good Boy Gets Deserving Pat on Head

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 3, 2019 by ockoalaApril 3, 2019
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I’ve been charmed by Taecyeon ever since the big lunkhead barreled into the scene in Dream High and was as endearing a choice as the eventual male lead in that drama Kim Soo Hyun. His acting was sooooo stiff back then but he had so much earnest heart that reached through the screen, and since then he’s improved consistently as … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Taecyeon | 13 Replies

Industry Good Boys Kim Soo Hyun and Taecyeon Get Promoted to Sargeant Nearing Military Discharge

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 6, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 5, 2019
Two soldiers in military uniforms and gear.

A good reputation is takes long to build up and can slip away easily as evidenced by the unending scandals in K-ent even in the mere decade I’ve been following along. Renowned polite and well-mannered young actor Kim Soo Hyun and idol-actor Taecyeon are both currently serving their military service and must be doing a great job because both got … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Taecyeon | 10 Replies

Netizens Happy with Kim Soo Hyun and Taecyeon’s Latest Military Service Updates

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 7, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 7, 2018
Soldiers posing together in military uniforms.

K-netizens are a notoriously prickly lot but the one rare area of unanimity revolves around South Korea’s mandatory military service. As long as a guy dutifully and timely serves his two years then K-netizens will universally give him due praise and the corollary is even more vocal when it comes to Korean entertainers. A guy can be a bad actor … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kim Soo Hyun, Taecyeon | 8 Replies

Korean Male Stars Show Off their Height with Sexy Dorky Manner Legs

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2018 by ockoalaJanuary 1, 2018
Model adjusting clothing in a studio setting.

Manner legs, or when a super tall entertainer stands in an open-legged stance to lower himself, is such a unique Korean thing. I don’t recall seeing tall stars in other entertainment industries doing the pose to adjust for height differentials in scenes or allow the make up artist to freshen things up on the set. I suppose the other industries … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Gong Yoo, Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Il Woo, Kim Woo Bin, Kwang Soo, Lee Seung Gi, Park Seo Joon, Taecyeon, Yoon Kyun Sang | 38 Replies

K-drama Producers Lamenting Huge Hole in Late 20’s Leading Men Due to Military Service

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 10, 2017 by ockoalaNovember 10, 2017
Collage of eight smiling young men.

Production companies of K-dramas shared with the media its very valid concern with upcoming year leading men casting due to the large exodus of military service bound this year in 2017. Starting with Lee Min Ho, the list of talented and famous K-drama leading men who have left for the military now include Joo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Ji Chang … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Im Shi Wan, Joo Won, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Joon, Lee Min Ho, Taecyeon | 56 Replies

First Enlisted Army Pictures of Taecyeon and Kang Ha Neul Looking Proud and Youthful

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 20, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 20, 2017
Four friends celebrating a soldier's achievement.

Normally when a male Korean star heads into military service it’s with the expectation that the army will whip them into shape and emerge manlier than before. That’s why it’s pretty funny and cute that idol-actor Taecyeon enlisted in the army last month and appeared to have turned back into a young boy. He’s shrunk in terms of overall size … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Kang Ha Neul, Taecyeon | 3 Replies

Taecyeon Quietly Enlists for Military Service as His OCN Drama Save Me Does Well in Ratings

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 5, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 4, 2017
Two friends posing for a selfie outdoors.

The 2017 trend of Korean male actors enlisting around a new drama continues as JYP Entertainment announced in Monday September 4th that Taecyeon had quietly enlisted for his mandatory military service today. His cable network OCN dark drama Save Me premiered in early August and is slightly more than midway through airing, and is doing quite well as ratings have … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Taecyeon | 7 Replies

Unattractive Outfits and Makeup Steals the Spotlight at the VIP Star Premiere of Real

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2017 by ockoalaJune 29, 2017
Celebrities posing at a film premiere event.

The VIP movie premiere for Kim Soo Hyun‘s summer 2017 thriller movie Real is as much a hot mess as early critic reviews of his movie has been. Namely, a whole lotta raw material but presented all wrong. Even weirder is having some attendees glowering or grimacing through their photo ops, as if being there is against their will and … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Goo Hara, Han Ye Seul, IU, Jung Ryeo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Hong Ki, Lee Hyun Woo, Minah, Minho, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Real, Sulli, Taecyeon | 40 Replies

First Teaser for First Kiss for the 7th Time Brings the Hallyu Male Stars Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 28, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 28, 2016
Multiple actors featured in a romantic drama.

The teaser is out  for the  online CF drama by Lotte Duty Free, a harmless confection of topHallyu stars and the feel good theme of an ordinary girl surrounded by 7 male specimens of confection. Lee Cho Hee is a daydreaming Lotte sales girl who gets herself a winky Choi Ji Woo fairy godmother and embarks on a seven man … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Ji Woo, First Kiss for the 7th Time, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon | 40 Replies

Poster and Press Conference for Lotte Duty Fee Star-packed Promo Drama First Kiss for the 7th Time

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 22, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 22, 2016
Multiple actors featured in a romantic drama.

Lotte Duty Free is packaging a seven-for-one deal in terms of Hallyu stars and I find myself impressed with their ingenuity and willingness to go big. The poster is out for the brand’s tie-in web drama called First Kiss for the 7th Time, formerly First Kiss for the 6th Time but now one more K-actor has been added to the … Continue reading →

Posted in K-dramas | Tagged Choi Ji Woo, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon | 20 Replies

Lotte Duty Free Scripts Mini Drama with Lee Jun Ki, Lee Jong Seok, Ji Chang Wook, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon, and Kai

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 6, 2016 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2016
Six male celebrities posing for photos.

Korean duty free store Lotte is cooking up a treat for all the Hallyu fans – the brand will use all it’s endorsement stars in a web drama called First Kiss For the Sixth Time. There are tons of Hallyu stars endorsing Lotte Duty Free and this web drama will have six male stars playing six eligible bachelors for one lucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jong Seok, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Jin, Taecyeon | 26 Replies

Taiwanese Star Gui Gui Debuts in K-pop and Reunites with We Got Married Hubby Taecyeon

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 1, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 30, 2016

It’s a big step forward for Taiwanese singer-actress Gui Gui (real name Wu Ying Jie) as she made her debut stage in Korea after signing with mega entertainment behemoth CJ E&M earlier this year. Gui Gui has been cloistered in Korea for months of intense training in language, singing, and dancing, and recently emerged for her debut sporting a short … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Gui Gui, Taecyeon | 13 Replies

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