Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Roger Kwok attended the "Baby Impact 100% Fun Fun Show"
Roger Kwok was in the Olympian City yesterday, he attended the "Baby Impact 100% Fun Fun Show". Speaking about the coming competition for TV awards, he told reporters the nomination list will be announced tomorrow. He was sure he has been nominated but he named Raymond as the strongest contestant. "Raymond has done well this year, in particular in "Moonlight Resonance" and "The Four." The ratings has been high." Reporters asked that since he had already received the award before, would he let the younger artists get it this year. He replied "It is not up to me to say. I was given the chance to compete this year. It is up to TVB. If I get it, I would be honored."
New movie “The Warrior and the Wolf”
HONG KONG —Maggie Q will star in Chinese director Tian Zhuangzhuang’s new movie “The Warrior and the Wolf,” a movie company official said Monday.
The movie will also feature Japan’s Joe Odagiri and Taiwan’s Tou Chung-hua, Grace Leung, an international marketing official at Hong Kong’s Edko Film, said.
Edko is making the movie with Singapore’s Raintree Pictures.
The Hollywood trade publication Variety has described “The Warrior and the Wolf” as “a combat epic about two warriors in ancient China.”
Maggie Q, whose full name is Maggie Quigley, made her name in the Hong Kong film industry before moving on to Hollywood projects. Her recent American credits include the fourth installment in the “Die Hard” series, “Live Free or Die Hard” and “Mission: Impossible III.”
The actress grew up in Hawaii, the daughter of a Polish-Irish American father and a Vietnamese mother.
Tian’s credits include “The Horse Thief,” “The Blue Kite,” “Springtime in a Small Town” and “The Go Master.”
The movie will also feature Japan’s Joe Odagiri and Taiwan’s Tou Chung-hua, Grace Leung, an international marketing official at Hong Kong’s Edko Film, said.
Edko is making the movie with Singapore’s Raintree Pictures.
The Hollywood trade publication Variety has described “The Warrior and the Wolf” as “a combat epic about two warriors in ancient China.”
Maggie Q, whose full name is Maggie Quigley, made her name in the Hong Kong film industry before moving on to Hollywood projects. Her recent American credits include the fourth installment in the “Die Hard” series, “Live Free or Die Hard” and “Mission: Impossible III.”
The actress grew up in Hawaii, the daughter of a Polish-Irish American father and a Vietnamese mother.
Tian’s credits include “The Horse Thief,” “The Blue Kite,” “Springtime in a Small Town” and “The Go Master.”
New spokesperson for “The Face Shop”
Bae Yong Joon will become the new spokesperson for “The Face Shop” and replace the outgoing Kwon Sang Woo who got married this past Sunday.
According to one representative from “The Face Shop”, “We have signed a contract with Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon which will be for the duration of 1 year. As for the fees, we have both agreed that it will not be made public.”
They gave their reasons for choosing him, “As a Hallyu star, Bae Yong Joon influence is not to be doubted. He manages his image very well and that is what we are looking for.” Bae Yong Joon will partner the other existing spokesperson, Lee Bo Young for the new CF which will be aired sometime in November.
According to one representative from “The Face Shop”, “We have signed a contract with Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon which will be for the duration of 1 year. As for the fees, we have both agreed that it will not be made public.”
They gave their reasons for choosing him, “As a Hallyu star, Bae Yong Joon influence is not to be doubted. He manages his image very well and that is what we are looking for.” Bae Yong Joon will partner the other existing spokesperson, Lee Bo Young for the new CF which will be aired sometime in November.
Factory Girl will premiere on October 8th at 6PM.
Getting ready to reveal their new album in October, SNSD will first make their official comeback to TV shows. SNSD will return to TV on cable channel MNet’s new reality show “Factory Girl” (PD Kwon Youngchan).
“Factory Girl” will be the Korean reality version of the movie “The Devil Wears Prada”, with the nine SNSD members taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults.
SNSD became the editors for the fashion magazine “Elle Girl” and will show the reality of the fashion world to the tv audience. In addition, they are also expected to introduce a variety of fashion items to the audience.
PD Kwon Youngchan, who is the director in charge, said “Instead of simply saying that Factory Girl is a reality show with SNSD as the main characters, it is rather a program combining reality, trends and celebrity”, adding “please look forward to seeing a new side of SNSD as fashion editors”.
Factory Girl will premiere on October 8th at 6PM.
“Factory Girl” will be the Korean reality version of the movie “The Devil Wears Prada”, with the nine SNSD members taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults.
SNSD became the editors for the fashion magazine “Elle Girl” and will show the reality of the fashion world to the tv audience. In addition, they are also expected to introduce a variety of fashion items to the audience.
PD Kwon Youngchan, who is the director in charge, said “Instead of simply saying that Factory Girl is a reality show with SNSD as the main characters, it is rather a program combining reality, trends and celebrity”, adding “please look forward to seeing a new side of SNSD as fashion editors”.
Factory Girl will premiere on October 8th at 6PM.
Hyun Bin just celebrated his birthday
Hyun Bin just celebrated his birthday (his 27th) with a large-scale fanmeeting, hosted at the Dome Art Hall at the Children’s Grand Park in Seoul, on September 27 (actual birthday September 25). With approximately 2,000 fans present, the event took the title “2008 Hyun Bin Fan Meeting & Birthday Party — The Present… HYUNBIN” (what a mouthful of redundancy) and welcomed a number of overseas fans from Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, China, and Singapore.
Conducted in typical fanmeeting style, Hyun Bin greeted his fans, took questions from those in attendance, chatted with former co-stars and other guests, and revealed his official fan club, “The Space.”
Birthday wishes were sent also via video from other stars, including clips from Jang Dong-gun, Song Hye-gyo, Shin Mina, and Jung Ryeo-won. Singer Kim Dong-wan (with whom he co-starred in the film Taekwon Boys back in 2004) was present as a guest, as well as unexpected guests Gong Hyung-jin and Jang Dong-gun, who made surprise appearances at the end.
Hyun Bin: “It’s been a year since meeting with fans, so this has really been an exciting and happy time. With these international fans who came from far away to attend, I hope all my fans have had a special time, and I will continue to show more of myself through more activities and work.”
Hyun Bin is currently at work filming his comeback drama with Song Hye-gyo, KBS’s The World They Live In with Full House PD Pyo Min-soo. His film I Am Happy has been selected to close the upcoming 13th Pusan International Film Festival, which opens this week.
Conducted in typical fanmeeting style, Hyun Bin greeted his fans, took questions from those in attendance, chatted with former co-stars and other guests, and revealed his official fan club, “The Space.”
Birthday wishes were sent also via video from other stars, including clips from Jang Dong-gun, Song Hye-gyo, Shin Mina, and Jung Ryeo-won. Singer Kim Dong-wan (with whom he co-starred in the film Taekwon Boys back in 2004) was present as a guest, as well as unexpected guests Gong Hyung-jin and Jang Dong-gun, who made surprise appearances at the end.
Hyun Bin: “It’s been a year since meeting with fans, so this has really been an exciting and happy time. With these international fans who came from far away to attend, I hope all my fans have had a special time, and I will continue to show more of myself through more activities and work.”
Hyun Bin is currently at work filming his comeback drama with Song Hye-gyo, KBS’s The World They Live In with Full House PD Pyo Min-soo. His film I Am Happy has been selected to close the upcoming 13th Pusan International Film Festival, which opens this week.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Taw’s new track “Our Happy Time (우리들의 행복한 시간)”
Due to Taw’s new track, “Our Happy Time (우리들의 행복한 시간)” he has been awarded ‘Rookie of the month’ from Cyworld Music Awards sponsored by Cyworld.
Because of it’s popularity, Taw’s new track managed to climb the ranks and occupy the number one spot on the Cyworld music charts for 2 months.
“Our Happy Time” features the narration of HaHa’s significant other, Ahn Hae Kyung, rapping by Freestyle and featuring the vocals of Joo.
Because of it’s popularity, Taw’s new track managed to climb the ranks and occupy the number one spot on the Cyworld music charts for 2 months.
“Our Happy Time” features the narration of HaHa’s significant other, Ahn Hae Kyung, rapping by Freestyle and featuring the vocals of Joo.
FT Island album ‘Colorful Sensibility’ on 15th October.
FT Island will be releasing a part II album to their 2nd album ‘Colorful Sensibility’ on 15th October.
Part I album’s title song ‘After Love’, which the group is currently promoting now, is their usual genre of rock ballad. While Part II title song is expected to be of different feel to that of Part 1.
FT Island members are in the midst of preparing a special MV for their Part II album song. It will be a 20-minutes-long basketball music drama, with ‘Last Victory’ as the concept. The MV is directed by the same directed who did movie ‘GoSa’, starring SeeYa Nam GyuRi.
Part I album’s title song ‘After Love’, which the group is currently promoting now, is their usual genre of rock ballad. While Part II title song is expected to be of different feel to that of Part 1.
FT Island members are in the midst of preparing a special MV for their Part II album song. It will be a 20-minutes-long basketball music drama, with ‘Last Victory’ as the concept. The MV is directed by the same directed who did movie ‘GoSa’, starring SeeYa Nam GyuRi.
Fahrenheit’s 2 concerts in Hong Kong have successfully
Fahrenheit’s 2 concerts in Hong Kong have successfully come to an end, and although the outside world thinks that their “sincerity is greater than their singing”, the 4 worked extremely hard, and their spirit is to be commended. However, during the second concert, Chun hurt his back and Jiro’s knee injury got worse, to the extent where the minute he got offstage, he had to be given assistance to help him walk.
Jiro’s knee has had a cartilage injury for half a month, but he gritted his teeth and pulled through the 2 concerts. While onstage, he looked as lively as ever, and noone could see anything wrong with him. However, the minute he got offstage, his whole body became limp and needed someone’s shoulder to support him to walk. However, today, he still has a spokesperson event to attend, and tomorrow he has to fly to Mongolia. His management company is considering to arrange a wheelchair for him.
Jiro’s knee has had a cartilage injury for half a month, but he gritted his teeth and pulled through the 2 concerts. While onstage, he looked as lively as ever, and noone could see anything wrong with him. However, the minute he got offstage, his whole body became limp and needed someone’s shoulder to support him to walk. However, today, he still has a spokesperson event to attend, and tomorrow he has to fly to Mongolia. His management company is considering to arrange a wheelchair for him.
Eason Chan brought his "Eason's Moving on" world concert
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan brought his "Eason's Moving on" world concert tour to the Beijing Worker's Stadium on Sunday night and the eve of the National Day holiday, Web site sina.com.cn reports.
Throughout the two and a half hours, Chan laced his classic songs "Thank You," "Your Rucksack," "King of Karaoke" and "Love Transfer" with performances and dancing.
Different from other concerts which usually invite guest singers, Chan's Beijing concert featured six Olympic gymnastic champions Liu Xuan, Li Xiaopeng, Chen Yibing, Huang Xu, Xiao Qin and Xing Aowei. The guests and Chan sang one of his best-known songs, "Ten Years," accompanied by the audience.
Chan donated twelve Olympic gold coins to the Chinese Athletes Educational Foundation to support retired athletes in developing their careers and pursuing further education.
The Beijing concert is the 14th stage of Chan's world tour and the first performance of the National Day holiday.
Throughout the two and a half hours, Chan laced his classic songs "Thank You," "Your Rucksack," "King of Karaoke" and "Love Transfer" with performances and dancing.
Different from other concerts which usually invite guest singers, Chan's Beijing concert featured six Olympic gymnastic champions Liu Xuan, Li Xiaopeng, Chen Yibing, Huang Xu, Xiao Qin and Xing Aowei. The guests and Chan sang one of his best-known songs, "Ten Years," accompanied by the audience.
Chan donated twelve Olympic gold coins to the Chinese Athletes Educational Foundation to support retired athletes in developing their careers and pursuing further education.
The Beijing concert is the 14th stage of Chan's world tour and the first performance of the National Day holiday.
Kang Ji Hwan and Kim Haneul team up once more for a movie.
Both starring in the melodramatic 2006 MBC Mini Series, 90 Days Of Love, Kang Ji Hwan and Kim Haneul team up once more for a movie.
Kang Ji Hwan and Kim Haneul were cast for the action movie, ‘Seventh Grade Civil Servant.’ The movie’s plot revolves around an 80 billion won sale of biochemical weapons and with it the clash of the Russian Crime Syndicate and Korea’s Intelligence agency.
As Ahn Soo Ji, Kim Haneul will play one of the Intelligence Agency members, while Kang Ji Hwan will play Lee Jae Jun, an international operative.
Kang Ji Hwan and Kim Haneul were cast for the action movie, ‘Seventh Grade Civil Servant.’ The movie’s plot revolves around an 80 billion won sale of biochemical weapons and with it the clash of the Russian Crime Syndicate and Korea’s Intelligence agency.
As Ahn Soo Ji, Kim Haneul will play one of the Intelligence Agency members, while Kang Ji Hwan will play Lee Jae Jun, an international operative.
Seo In Young and Kwon Sang Woo were selected as two of the stars
Seo In Young and Kwon Sang Woo were selected as two of the stars who have the best looking stomach in recent poll.
On the 29th, Fitness Brand, Slendertone Flex posed the question “Which Star’s stomach do you wish to have?” on their homepage. And out of 14, 871 votes, the number spot in the male category went to Kwon Sang Woo (40.3% votes), 2nd - Bae Young Joon (25.5%), 3rd - Gong Yoo (14.3%) and 4th to Song Seung Hun (12.4%).
The number one vote went to Jewelry’s Seo In Young in the female category with 33.4%, 2nd - Lee Hyori (31.3%), 3rd - Jeon Ji Hyun (18.6%) and Lee Pa Ni coming in 4th with 9.4%
On the 29th, Fitness Brand, Slendertone Flex posed the question “Which Star’s stomach do you wish to have?” on their homepage. And out of 14, 871 votes, the number spot in the male category went to Kwon Sang Woo (40.3% votes), 2nd - Bae Young Joon (25.5%), 3rd - Gong Yoo (14.3%) and 4th to Song Seung Hun (12.4%).
The number one vote went to Jewelry’s Seo In Young in the female category with 33.4%, 2nd - Lee Hyori (31.3%), 3rd - Jeon Ji Hyun (18.6%) and Lee Pa Ni coming in 4th with 9.4%
MC The Max will release ‘VIA6′ on the 30th
Group MC The Max revealed their title track teaser from their soon to be released 6th album.
MC The Max recently revealed the preparations of their 6th album on their blog (http://blog.naver.com/mcthemax_6th) and later revealed the music video teaser there.
MC The Max will release their 6th album, ‘VIA6′ on the 30th, then proceed with their nationwide tour concert, ‘ECLIPSE.’
MC The Max recently revealed the preparations of their 6th album on their blog (http://blog.naver.com/mcthemax_6th) and later revealed the music video teaser there.
MC The Max will release their 6th album, ‘VIA6′ on the 30th, then proceed with their nationwide tour concert, ‘ECLIPSE.’
Sunday, September 28, 2008
SMASH consists of 6 members
One of the lesser known new debut this season, SMASH has finally gained some attention from the public. After the release of their debut music video, EMERGENCY (스매쉬) the boys have been keeping a low profile despite being dubbed as the new Shinhwa, rivaling Battle. who declared they did not want to be considered as the new age Shinhwa, SMASH consists of 6 members under the production of former HOT member Tony Ahn.
The members include:
HanBang
October 7, 1988
Naru
May 13, 1988
CheoWoo
March 16, 1985
Hiro
October 12, 1991
Jerry
January 26, 1989
World
November 19, 1980
The boys recently re-emerge with a new image for Never Ending Story, including a more cutesy style for the new song.
The members include:
HanBang
October 7, 1988
Naru
May 13, 1988
CheoWoo
March 16, 1985
Hiro
October 12, 1991
Jerry
January 26, 1989
World
November 19, 1980
The boys recently re-emerge with a new image for Never Ending Story, including a more cutesy style for the new song.
Big Bang ended promotions for their 3rd mini-album “STAND UP” on “Music Core”
Big Bang ended promotions for their 3rd mini-album “STAND UP” on “Music Core” yesterday and will move to Japan next. They are one of a few after DBSK, SS501, CZJH to be entering the Japanese market. The sales of their mini-album has accumulated 150,000 copies after a month and their songs “Haru Haru” and “Heaven” have been well-received by fans, sitting pretty on top of music charts. This will serve as a good present before their move to Japan.
Big Bang expressed happily, “We are happy to know that our music has been well-received by so many fans. We are also really thankful to everyone for their support. This is especially so as our album was released at the same time with Seo Taiji. We are really honored to be able to compete with our senior.”
Big Bang “STAND UP TOUR” will be held in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo from 28th October to 1st November and they will also take the opportunity to promote their first Japanese album “No.1″ which was released earlier.
Although the albums released by Big Bang has been well-received by their Korean fans and also sold immensely well on the market, YG Entertainment felt that the Korean market is too small with no room for growth. The Korean music industry is in a slump and album sales are continually shrinking. This is added to the fact that there are so many singers releasing albums each year which adds to the competition and saturation in the market. But with the Japanese market that is bigger, Big Bang hope that they can achieve some results there with their high quality music and high popularity back home.
DBSK also discarded the Korean market for Japan when they were at their peak. They also lamented at the small Korean market which restricted their progress. Japan is currently the 2nd biggest market in the world. If you want to make a name for yourself in Asia outside of Korea, Japan is the correct path. Music is without boundaries, it’s a singer honor to spread your music to people in other countries even though there might be a language barrier.
Big Bang will also release a new album in November and launch promotions for it until the end of the year. 2008 promises to close out with a Big Bang.
Big Bang expressed happily, “We are happy to know that our music has been well-received by so many fans. We are also really thankful to everyone for their support. This is especially so as our album was released at the same time with Seo Taiji. We are really honored to be able to compete with our senior.”
Big Bang “STAND UP TOUR” will be held in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo from 28th October to 1st November and they will also take the opportunity to promote their first Japanese album “No.1″ which was released earlier.
Although the albums released by Big Bang has been well-received by their Korean fans and also sold immensely well on the market, YG Entertainment felt that the Korean market is too small with no room for growth. The Korean music industry is in a slump and album sales are continually shrinking. This is added to the fact that there are so many singers releasing albums each year which adds to the competition and saturation in the market. But with the Japanese market that is bigger, Big Bang hope that they can achieve some results there with their high quality music and high popularity back home.
DBSK also discarded the Korean market for Japan when they were at their peak. They also lamented at the small Korean market which restricted their progress. Japan is currently the 2nd biggest market in the world. If you want to make a name for yourself in Asia outside of Korea, Japan is the correct path. Music is without boundaries, it’s a singer honor to spread your music to people in other countries even though there might be a language barrier.
Big Bang will also release a new album in November and launch promotions for it until the end of the year. 2008 promises to close out with a Big Bang.
Korea via SBS Chocolate on the 27th.
TVXQ made one of their first television appearances in Korea via SBS Chocolate on the 27th.
The heart warming performances and displays of compassion towards Ye Eun, the blind piano prodigy, put the audience into tears.
Their first comeback performance will be via SBS Inkogayo tomorrow (28th).
The heart warming performances and displays of compassion towards Ye Eun, the blind piano prodigy, put the audience into tears.
Their first comeback performance will be via SBS Inkogayo tomorrow (28th).
Wonder Girls' So Hot MV
DBSK's Mirrotic MV dominated various Youtube sites around the world. But it looks like Wonder Girls are not much behind.
Current Honors for the NOBODY mv on Coolsmurf's Youtube
Honors for this video (57)
#55 - Most Discussed (This Week)
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#6 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Music
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#70 - Top Rated (All Time) - Music - South Korea
Wonder Girls' So Hot MV is currently featured on Perez Hilton's Star Blog along with Hyori's U Go Girl MV.
Current Honors for the NOBODY mv on Coolsmurf's Youtube
Honors for this video (57)
#55 - Most Discussed (This Week)
#2 - Most Discussed (This Week) - South Korea
#6 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Music
#2 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Music - South Korea
#2 - Most Discussed (This Month) - South Korea
#84 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Music
#2 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Music - South Korea
#86 - Most Discussed (All Time) - South Korea
#61 - Most Discussed (All Time) - Music - South Korea
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#63 - Top Favorited (This Month) - Music
#2 - Top Favorited (This Month) - Music - South Korea
#77 - Top Favorited (All Time) - South Korea
#58 - Top Favorited (All Time) - Music - South Korea
#32 - Top Rated (This Week)
#2 - Top Rated (This Week) - South Korea
#4 - Top Rated (This Week) - Music
#2 - Top Rated (This Week) - Music - South Korea
#2 - Top Rated (This Month) - South Korea
#55 - Top Rated (This Month) - Music
#2 - Top Rated (This Month) - Music - South Korea
#87 - Top Rated (All Time) - South Korea
#70 - Top Rated (All Time) - Music - South Korea
Wonder Girls' So Hot MV is currently featured on Perez Hilton's Star Blog along with Hyori's U Go Girl MV.
DBSK interview with a Korean online news journalist
DBSK, in a recent interview with a Korean online news journalist,has revealed that they don’t really care about Super Junior.When the journalist asked MAX Changmin if there is a newbie singer he likes, Changmin picked SHINee.
”They debuted so young, yet their singing and dancing are wonderful.Our company(SM) cares more about one’s character and passion,so I’m also anticipating on them as individuals. And I somehow care more about them, since we both have five members in our groups.”
When he finished saying that,Hero Jaejoong commented on Super Junior,”Actually in Super Junior,some members are older than us,and we have to watch them aging.We don’t really care about Super Junior.”
Also,DBSK commented on Wang Biho’s criticism on them.Wang Biho had said at KBS Gag Concert,”DBSK has 8 hundred thousand fans,yet they only sell 1 hundred thousand albums.”Mad Cassiopeias demanded an apology from him.
”They debuted so young, yet their singing and dancing are wonderful.Our company(SM) cares more about one’s character and passion,so I’m also anticipating on them as individuals. And I somehow care more about them, since we both have five members in our groups.”
When he finished saying that,Hero Jaejoong commented on Super Junior,”Actually in Super Junior,some members are older than us,and we have to watch them aging.We don’t really care about Super Junior.”
Also,DBSK commented on Wang Biho’s criticism on them.Wang Biho had said at KBS Gag Concert,”DBSK has 8 hundred thousand fans,yet they only sell 1 hundred thousand albums.”Mad Cassiopeias demanded an apology from him.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The movie “Painted Skin” premieres two nights
The movie “Painted Skin” premieres two nights ago at Hong Kong, the casts who attended includes Vicky Zhao, Sun Li, Qi Yu Wu, Donnie Yen and Director Gordon Chan while Leading Male Actor Aloys Chan and Leading Female Actress Zhou Xun were absent but Zhou Xun has made a short clip which was shown at the venue and there was also a “Face Changing” Chinese Traditional performance. The invited guests who attended includes Dayo Wong, Law Lan, Stephanie Wang, Kenneth Tsang Kong husband and wife, Dominic Lam husband and wife and Stephen Au husband and wife. The venue was bustling with noise and excitement.
Vicky Zhao arrived at Hong Kong from Guangzhou by car two days ago. She admitted that she has never seen sandstorm and this is the first time seeing typhoon. When mentioned about the incident while she was promoting in Shanghai, she denied and replied: “No, I am just not replying questions about my personal relationship as I think it is absurd and it will affect my work.” The rumor about Vicky Zhao and China table tennis player Wang Li Kin has spread for some time but a recent rumor stated that the parents of Wang Li Kin do not accept Vicky Zhao. Upon hearing that, Vicky Zhao replied: “I do not want to mention it, it is not what everyone thinks so. (Did you and Wang Li Kin recover as a couple previously?) I do not want to reply. (So how is your relationship life?) My life is going well. (Do you think that these rumors cause troubles?) It is alright, I know that everyone is curious, I do not care about these rumors and I will be angry about it, it will not affect my emotion.” She admitted that she does not want to talk about her personal relationship as she do not want to affect her work performance.
Faye Wong is alright
As for her friend, Faye Wong who has a miscarriage, when asked if she has comforted her, she replied: “I don’t think it is necessary, she is alright.” Besides that, Vicky Zhao will be promoting the movie “Painting” at Korea around the beginning of October. When asked if she hope to get an award for her movie, she smiled and replied: “I do not dare to think about it, I have mentioned it earlier several times, do not want to think about it. (But why the movie was submitted to the Oscar?) Hopefully there is a good result as this movie represents Hong Kong as a participant, this proves that the citizens of Hong Kong love this movie.” Vicky Zhao has returned to Beijing yesterday and will continue producing new records which estimated will be released around end of the year.
Besides that, this is Sun Li’s third movie and her first attempt in an action fighting movie, she is fortunate as Donnie Yen taught her a lot and she is thankful for not getting hurt. Sun Li thinks that Vicky Zhao and Zhou Xun’s appearance are great but the appearance of herself looks ugly. She replied: “This is for the needs of the character, I do not mind. (Any pressure facing senior Zhou Xun?) No, we are good friends.”
Sun Li having good luck every birthday
Today is Sun Li’s birthday, she expressed that she will be having good luck whenever it is her birthday except for the year when she was born. The birthday after her second year entering her entertainment career, she got the chance to participate in a drama series while for last year’s birthday, she got a prize. As for this year’s birthday, the movie which she participated in is ready to be released. As a dog-loving person, Sun Li will attend a “Protect Stray Dogs” picture exhibition after returning to Beijing. Amongst the pictures, there are 40 pictures contributed by her. She will also release a book about dog “Bring Me Home”.
Vicky Zhao arrived at Hong Kong from Guangzhou by car two days ago. She admitted that she has never seen sandstorm and this is the first time seeing typhoon. When mentioned about the incident while she was promoting in Shanghai, she denied and replied: “No, I am just not replying questions about my personal relationship as I think it is absurd and it will affect my work.” The rumor about Vicky Zhao and China table tennis player Wang Li Kin has spread for some time but a recent rumor stated that the parents of Wang Li Kin do not accept Vicky Zhao. Upon hearing that, Vicky Zhao replied: “I do not want to mention it, it is not what everyone thinks so. (Did you and Wang Li Kin recover as a couple previously?) I do not want to reply. (So how is your relationship life?) My life is going well. (Do you think that these rumors cause troubles?) It is alright, I know that everyone is curious, I do not care about these rumors and I will be angry about it, it will not affect my emotion.” She admitted that she does not want to talk about her personal relationship as she do not want to affect her work performance.
Faye Wong is alright
As for her friend, Faye Wong who has a miscarriage, when asked if she has comforted her, she replied: “I don’t think it is necessary, she is alright.” Besides that, Vicky Zhao will be promoting the movie “Painting” at Korea around the beginning of October. When asked if she hope to get an award for her movie, she smiled and replied: “I do not dare to think about it, I have mentioned it earlier several times, do not want to think about it. (But why the movie was submitted to the Oscar?) Hopefully there is a good result as this movie represents Hong Kong as a participant, this proves that the citizens of Hong Kong love this movie.” Vicky Zhao has returned to Beijing yesterday and will continue producing new records which estimated will be released around end of the year.
Besides that, this is Sun Li’s third movie and her first attempt in an action fighting movie, she is fortunate as Donnie Yen taught her a lot and she is thankful for not getting hurt. Sun Li thinks that Vicky Zhao and Zhou Xun’s appearance are great but the appearance of herself looks ugly. She replied: “This is for the needs of the character, I do not mind. (Any pressure facing senior Zhou Xun?) No, we are good friends.”
Sun Li having good luck every birthday
Today is Sun Li’s birthday, she expressed that she will be having good luck whenever it is her birthday except for the year when she was born. The birthday after her second year entering her entertainment career, she got the chance to participate in a drama series while for last year’s birthday, she got a prize. As for this year’s birthday, the movie which she participated in is ready to be released. As a dog-loving person, Sun Li will attend a “Protect Stray Dogs” picture exhibition after returning to Beijing. Amongst the pictures, there are 40 pictures contributed by her. She will also release a book about dog “Bring Me Home”.
Elanne attended a public event
Elanne Kong is reported being the third party and ruining her boss Lam Siu Ming and his wife's marriage. Although Elanne has denied the reports many times, she was seen crying while doing a magazine interview earlier. Yesterday she once again made it clear that she was not the third party and couldn't stop crying.
Afterwards Elanne attended a public event and was asked about the matters. She started to cry again and denied the reports. She stressed that she had never done anything to harm Mrs Lam. If she could clear her name she certainly doesn't mind confronting Mrs Lam face to face and also doesn't mind cancelling her contract to prove her innocence.
Will confront Mrs Lam face to face to clear her name
When Elanne heard the reporter asking about her meeting up with Mrs Lam earlier, her eyes appeared very red. She admitted that she had seen Mrs Lam in the company. During that time they never argued. But Mrs Lam appeared very upset. Elanne expressed that she explained to her that she was innocent and it was a misunderstanding. (Was it the third party misunderstanding?) "I have responded many times, I am not the third party, from the first day of the reports till now, I have never ever done anything bad to her. She said she didn't care as many people have told her things. I don't know why the reports started off saying there were financial problems and now turning out like this." (How did Mrs Lam react?) "I was just talking about my own personal feelings to her". (Will you confront her face to face?) "The matters have got to this stage, if this is the way to clear my name I will not be afraid. I have done nothing wrong, that day I cried and she scolded me but did not use the words (Wu lei Jing - Third Party)".
Elanne also claimed that someone scolded her in the street calling her "Wu lei Jing, stealing people's husbands". This had made her have thoughts about leaving the entertainment circle to prove her innocence. She said "I have to get married in the future, this incident has caused alot of problems for me and my family". Mrs Lam also claimed that Elanne knew all along what was going on, asked if Elanne knew what she was talking about? "I don't know, I really haven't done anything". (Mr Lam is going to sue the magazine company?) "I have heard about that but I don't know much about the Management matters. I do not have Mr Lam's phone number and have never met up with him alone".
Asked whether Elanne would cancel her contract earlier so she doesn't have to be involved in the incident? Elanne had tears pouring out and said "I really like this job". (Mrs Lam has said you are just dreaming to be a star) "I respect my work". (Will you cancel your contract earlier?) "If it gets to that stage and it can prove my innocence I won't mind. I currently have a 10 year contract with my company".
Afterwards Elanne attended a public event and was asked about the matters. She started to cry again and denied the reports. She stressed that she had never done anything to harm Mrs Lam. If she could clear her name she certainly doesn't mind confronting Mrs Lam face to face and also doesn't mind cancelling her contract to prove her innocence.
Will confront Mrs Lam face to face to clear her name
When Elanne heard the reporter asking about her meeting up with Mrs Lam earlier, her eyes appeared very red. She admitted that she had seen Mrs Lam in the company. During that time they never argued. But Mrs Lam appeared very upset. Elanne expressed that she explained to her that she was innocent and it was a misunderstanding. (Was it the third party misunderstanding?) "I have responded many times, I am not the third party, from the first day of the reports till now, I have never ever done anything bad to her. She said she didn't care as many people have told her things. I don't know why the reports started off saying there were financial problems and now turning out like this." (How did Mrs Lam react?) "I was just talking about my own personal feelings to her". (Will you confront her face to face?) "The matters have got to this stage, if this is the way to clear my name I will not be afraid. I have done nothing wrong, that day I cried and she scolded me but did not use the words (Wu lei Jing - Third Party)".
Elanne also claimed that someone scolded her in the street calling her "Wu lei Jing, stealing people's husbands". This had made her have thoughts about leaving the entertainment circle to prove her innocence. She said "I have to get married in the future, this incident has caused alot of problems for me and my family". Mrs Lam also claimed that Elanne knew all along what was going on, asked if Elanne knew what she was talking about? "I don't know, I really haven't done anything". (Mr Lam is going to sue the magazine company?) "I have heard about that but I don't know much about the Management matters. I do not have Mr Lam's phone number and have never met up with him alone".
Asked whether Elanne would cancel her contract earlier so she doesn't have to be involved in the incident? Elanne had tears pouring out and said "I really like this job". (Mrs Lam has said you are just dreaming to be a star) "I respect my work". (Will you cancel your contract earlier?) "If it gets to that stage and it can prove my innocence I won't mind. I currently have a 10 year contract with my company".
The production for MBC “Come To Play”
The production for MBC “Come To Play” hosted by Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Won Hee announced yesterday afternoon that Korean idol group DBSK would be recording an episode on 1st October. More importantly, this officially marks the end of the broadcasting feud between MBC TV station and SM Entertainment which had been continuing for nearly a year since it erupted last year.
The conflict between MBC and SM Entertainment erupted towards the latter half of 2007 when SM Entertainment decided to have Super Junior member Kang-in stay on SBS “Explorer of the Human Body” instead of MBC “Dong-An Club” where he was a regular host. The main problem here was that both programs aired at the same time-slot. MBC then decided to have a blanket ban on SM Entertainment artistes which resulted in SNSD, Super Junior, etc having minimal appearances on MBC variety for the past 10 months. It was also hard to find any SM Entertainment performers on “Music Core”. (Detailed breakdown)
This cold war has however ended with the announcement of DBSK guesting on “Come To Play”. Shin PD also announced that other SM Entertainment artistes will also be making appearances on their other shows subsequently.
The conflict between MBC and SM Entertainment erupted towards the latter half of 2007 when SM Entertainment decided to have Super Junior member Kang-in stay on SBS “Explorer of the Human Body” instead of MBC “Dong-An Club” where he was a regular host. The main problem here was that both programs aired at the same time-slot. MBC then decided to have a blanket ban on SM Entertainment artistes which resulted in SNSD, Super Junior, etc having minimal appearances on MBC variety for the past 10 months. It was also hard to find any SM Entertainment performers on “Music Core”. (Detailed breakdown)
This cold war has however ended with the announcement of DBSK guesting on “Come To Play”. Shin PD also announced that other SM Entertainment artistes will also be making appearances on their other shows subsequently.
Yesung OST song “Love Hurts A Lot”
Super Senior member Yesung will lend his husky vocal cords to the OST song “Love Hurts A Lot” (사랑 참 아프다) for the SBS drama “Tazza: War of the Flowers” (타짜) starring actors Jang Hyuk, Han Ye Seul, Kang Sung Yun, and Kim Min Joon.
Big Bang won the #1 place on Music Bank
Big Bang won the #1 place on Music Bank on 26th September.
They were the #1 and #2 positions on the K Chart for the month of September with their 3rd minialbum ‘Stand Up’, pushing SHINee down from the #1 and #2 position on the chart.
Also on this episode of MuBank, Big Bang performed 2 songs ‘Haru Haru’ and ‘Heaven’ off the minialbum.
With this, Big Bang has thus far achieved 12 #1 positions on music broadcast programs after their comeback - 4 consecutive #1 on Music Bank, 3 consecutive #1 on Inkigayo, 3 consecutive #1 position on M!Countdown amongst them.
Big Bang also did a breakthrough of album sales of 100,000 copies for this minialbum.
Being awarded the #1 position for the month of September on Music Bank KChart, Big Bang said, “We are feeling very good now. This is our last stage on Music Bank and it is an honour to win the #1 position. Thank you everyone for the love you gave to us.”
Big Bang will end their 3rd minialbum activities with their last performance on MBC Music Core coming 27th September before doing their promotional activities in Japan. They will be back with a new Korean album in November.
On another hand, on this episode of Music Bank, members TOP and GDragon took on the role as a 1-day MC to the show with Seo In Young.
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This is the #1 - #50 K Chart rankings for month of September, both #1 and #2 goes to Big Bang respectively with ‘Haru Haru’ and ‘Heaven’.
They were the #1 and #2 positions on the K Chart for the month of September with their 3rd minialbum ‘Stand Up’, pushing SHINee down from the #1 and #2 position on the chart.
Also on this episode of MuBank, Big Bang performed 2 songs ‘Haru Haru’ and ‘Heaven’ off the minialbum.
With this, Big Bang has thus far achieved 12 #1 positions on music broadcast programs after their comeback - 4 consecutive #1 on Music Bank, 3 consecutive #1 on Inkigayo, 3 consecutive #1 position on M!Countdown amongst them.
Big Bang also did a breakthrough of album sales of 100,000 copies for this minialbum.
Being awarded the #1 position for the month of September on Music Bank KChart, Big Bang said, “We are feeling very good now. This is our last stage on Music Bank and it is an honour to win the #1 position. Thank you everyone for the love you gave to us.”
Big Bang will end their 3rd minialbum activities with their last performance on MBC Music Core coming 27th September before doing their promotional activities in Japan. They will be back with a new Korean album in November.
On another hand, on this episode of Music Bank, members TOP and GDragon took on the role as a 1-day MC to the show with Seo In Young.
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This is the #1 - #50 K Chart rankings for month of September, both #1 and #2 goes to Big Bang respectively with ‘Haru Haru’ and ‘Heaven’.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Album chart compiled from G-Music
Album chart compiled from G-Music (www.g-music.com.tw),based on retail sales
1. Ronald Cheng (鄭中基) and The Best of Ronald (怪胎) with 10.42 percent of sales
2. Fish Leong (梁靜茹) and Today Is Valentine’s Day (今天情人節) with 9.6%
3. Aska Yang (楊宗緯) and Star! Start! Live Concert (星空傳奇) with 7.4%
4. Van Fan (范逸臣) and Wu Le Bu Tsuo (無樂不作) with 4.57%
5. Y2J and Live for You (為你而活) with 3.77%
1. Ronald Cheng (鄭中基) and The Best of Ronald (怪胎) with 10.42 percent of sales
2. Fish Leong (梁靜茹) and Today Is Valentine’s Day (今天情人節) with 9.6%
3. Aska Yang (楊宗緯) and Star! Start! Live Concert (星空傳奇) with 7.4%
4. Van Fan (范逸臣) and Wu Le Bu Tsuo (無樂不作) with 4.57%
5. Y2J and Live for You (為你而活) with 3.77%
Dubbed the first Chinese remake of a Hollywood blockbuster
Dubbed the first Chinese remake of a Hollywood blockbuster, Connected (保持通話) takes its story from David R. Ellis’ Cellular, and was shot by Hong Kong’s foremost action flick director, Benny Chan (陳木勝).
With a top-notch cast led by Nick Cheung (張家輝), Louis Koo (古天樂) and Liu Ye (劉燁), Chan proves that movies translated from West to East can be attractive to local audiences brought up on the fine tradition of Hong Kong action cinema.
Fast-paced and dynamic, the film wastes no time in introducing its female protagonist Grace (played by Taiwan’s Barbie Hsu, 徐熙媛). A widowed electronic engineer, and mother to a daughter, Grace finds herself in a car crash, then kidnapped by some gangsters involved in a murder that her younger brother had witnessed and recorded on camera, and locked up in a hut.
Cut to Bob (played by Louis Koo, 古天樂), a single dad who works a dead-end job as a debt collector and can barely keep his family together. On his way to see his son off at the airport, Bob receives a phone call from Grace, who drew on her engineering know-how managed to put a smashed phone back together but could only dial a random number.
Believing Grace and her family are in mortal danger, Bob takes the information to the police only to be told the call was as a phone prank. He then takes matters into his own hands.
Enter detective Fai (played by Cheung), a former rising star of the force who fell from grace and was demoted, who launches a one-man investigation.
The Hollywood transplant has been renovated in a quintessentially Hong Kong style. The elements are all there: well-executed fight choreography; adrenalin-stimulating car chase sequences; the timeworn plot of good guys versus corrupt cops; and of course, a dash of Hong Kong-esque humor. The film’s production values are unquestionably high and slick, exemplified in the scene where a crane shot swoops down on Koo who is trapped in a car that dangles on the edge of a cliff.
Though not without a few far-fetched plot devices, the action thriller coaxes viewers to suspend disbelief with a bevy of characters that have well-developed motivations and personalities. Liu makes a charming and slightly psychotic villain. Cheung, a favorite supporting actor in Hong Kong, shines as a family-man police officer who clings to virtues that no longer apply to the contemporary world. Koo turns in a convincing performance as an unlikely hero who struggles to be a good father and helps to soften the film’s hard edge with a father-and-son subplot drama.
As with most action movies in which the female lead serves as an eye-pleasing prop, Hsu is easily overlooked amid the strong male cast. Apparently, the star needed more practice and training to master her craft than her costars. Perhaps she should seriously consider shedding the pretty-faced pop idol look next time she plays a character who is kidnapped and tortured.
Film Notes
CONNECTED (保持通話)
DIRECTED BY: BENNY CHAN (陳木勝)
STARRING: LOUIS KOO (仔天樂) AS BOB, BARBIE HSU (徐熙媛) AS GRACE, LIU YE (劉燁) AS THE KIDNAPPER, NICK CHEUNG (張家輝) AS DETECTIVE FAI
RUNNING TIME: 110 MINUTES
LANGUAGE: IN MANDARIN AND CANTONESE WITH CHINESE AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES
TAIWAN RELEASE: TODAY
With a top-notch cast led by Nick Cheung (張家輝), Louis Koo (古天樂) and Liu Ye (劉燁), Chan proves that movies translated from West to East can be attractive to local audiences brought up on the fine tradition of Hong Kong action cinema.
Fast-paced and dynamic, the film wastes no time in introducing its female protagonist Grace (played by Taiwan’s Barbie Hsu, 徐熙媛). A widowed electronic engineer, and mother to a daughter, Grace finds herself in a car crash, then kidnapped by some gangsters involved in a murder that her younger brother had witnessed and recorded on camera, and locked up in a hut.
Cut to Bob (played by Louis Koo, 古天樂), a single dad who works a dead-end job as a debt collector and can barely keep his family together. On his way to see his son off at the airport, Bob receives a phone call from Grace, who drew on her engineering know-how managed to put a smashed phone back together but could only dial a random number.
Believing Grace and her family are in mortal danger, Bob takes the information to the police only to be told the call was as a phone prank. He then takes matters into his own hands.
Enter detective Fai (played by Cheung), a former rising star of the force who fell from grace and was demoted, who launches a one-man investigation.
The Hollywood transplant has been renovated in a quintessentially Hong Kong style. The elements are all there: well-executed fight choreography; adrenalin-stimulating car chase sequences; the timeworn plot of good guys versus corrupt cops; and of course, a dash of Hong Kong-esque humor. The film’s production values are unquestionably high and slick, exemplified in the scene where a crane shot swoops down on Koo who is trapped in a car that dangles on the edge of a cliff.
Though not without a few far-fetched plot devices, the action thriller coaxes viewers to suspend disbelief with a bevy of characters that have well-developed motivations and personalities. Liu makes a charming and slightly psychotic villain. Cheung, a favorite supporting actor in Hong Kong, shines as a family-man police officer who clings to virtues that no longer apply to the contemporary world. Koo turns in a convincing performance as an unlikely hero who struggles to be a good father and helps to soften the film’s hard edge with a father-and-son subplot drama.
As with most action movies in which the female lead serves as an eye-pleasing prop, Hsu is easily overlooked amid the strong male cast. Apparently, the star needed more practice and training to master her craft than her costars. Perhaps she should seriously consider shedding the pretty-faced pop idol look next time she plays a character who is kidnapped and tortured.
Film Notes
CONNECTED (保持通話)
DIRECTED BY: BENNY CHAN (陳木勝)
STARRING: LOUIS KOO (仔天樂) AS BOB, BARBIE HSU (徐熙媛) AS GRACE, LIU YE (劉燁) AS THE KIDNAPPER, NICK CHEUNG (張家輝) AS DETECTIVE FAI
RUNNING TIME: 110 MINUTES
LANGUAGE: IN MANDARIN AND CANTONESE WITH CHINESE AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES
TAIWAN RELEASE: TODAY
Wonder Girls’s new mini-album
On the Wonder Girls’s new mini-album, one song in particular is catching everyone’s attention now. Ye Eun’s self-composed song has been included among the track list and sparked much interest among fans.
Among the 9 songs that went into the Wonder Girls’ fourth project album “Nobody”, the song “Saying I Love You” has caught much attention as it was written and composed by Ye Eun (feels great now that it’s confirmed).
“Ye Eun kept on going, studying music composition, and in this album one ballad song was included (composed by her)”, as JYP Entertainment representatives told Star News. “The Wonder Years - Trilogy is an album where the Wonder Girls have put much more heart and soul than at any other time by putting more feeling, composing, etc…. Through this album, they have reached a higher level of maturation with this music and as reborn singer-songwriters.”
On the 22th, the Wonder Girls released their fourth project album’s title song “Nobody” claimed the #1 seat on online music charts in just 3 days displaying its popularity amongst fans and the neutrals in Korea (and the world).
Wonder Girls wil be appearing on KBS 2TV “Music Bank” tonight at 6:30 PM (Korean time) to start their fourth project album’s promotional activities.
Among the 9 songs that went into the Wonder Girls’ fourth project album “Nobody”, the song “Saying I Love You” has caught much attention as it was written and composed by Ye Eun (feels great now that it’s confirmed).
“Ye Eun kept on going, studying music composition, and in this album one ballad song was included (composed by her)”, as JYP Entertainment representatives told Star News. “The Wonder Years - Trilogy is an album where the Wonder Girls have put much more heart and soul than at any other time by putting more feeling, composing, etc…. Through this album, they have reached a higher level of maturation with this music and as reborn singer-songwriters.”
On the 22th, the Wonder Girls released their fourth project album’s title song “Nobody” claimed the #1 seat on online music charts in just 3 days displaying its popularity amongst fans and the neutrals in Korea (and the world).
Wonder Girls wil be appearing on KBS 2TV “Music Bank” tonight at 6:30 PM (Korean time) to start their fourth project album’s promotional activities.
Barbie Hsu was criticized for being too beauty conscious in the kidnapping scene
Barbie ‘teaches’ the kidnappers how to grab hair
Barbie Hsu denies that she is unprofessional, in the kidnapping scene she looks very pretty because by ‘nature’ she is beautiful!
Previously, at the Beijing premiere, Barbie Hsu was criticized for being too beauty conscious in the kidnapping scene, she was not sloppy enough thus lacking in realism. Barbie defends herself, “I did not look beautiful on the set. The set was very dirty, and everyday my eyes, hair, nail and my whole body was filled with sand. I do not understand why everyone says I look very pretty.”
Barbie could not help but lament, “Why are they doing this?” The host answers, “That is because you are very beautiful in the first place”. After hearing this Barbie could not help but beam from ear to ear, “I think that must be the reason!”
However, Barbie has been very precious with her hair, in the scene when the kidnappers pulled her hair, she even “taught” them to grab more, so it does not drop easily.
“The kidnapper was gentle, I taught him to grab more hair to prevent them from dropping, he would apologize every time he pulled my hair. His girlfriend bought my book, so he knows that I love my hair!”
In the film Barbie plays a single-mother with a 6-year-old daughter, she says she bases the feelings of a mother from looking after her sisters children. After watching the whole movie, she says she cannot wait to bring her mother and sister to watch the movie. She says, “It is very exciting, very nice to watch, was so agitated that I wanted to laugh. I cannot rate my acting, but I have gave 100% performance. After watching I feel it is best I have seen recently, it is an exciting yet funny movie.”
Barbie Hsu denies that she is unprofessional, in the kidnapping scene she looks very pretty because by ‘nature’ she is beautiful!
Previously, at the Beijing premiere, Barbie Hsu was criticized for being too beauty conscious in the kidnapping scene, she was not sloppy enough thus lacking in realism. Barbie defends herself, “I did not look beautiful on the set. The set was very dirty, and everyday my eyes, hair, nail and my whole body was filled with sand. I do not understand why everyone says I look very pretty.”
Barbie could not help but lament, “Why are they doing this?” The host answers, “That is because you are very beautiful in the first place”. After hearing this Barbie could not help but beam from ear to ear, “I think that must be the reason!”
However, Barbie has been very precious with her hair, in the scene when the kidnappers pulled her hair, she even “taught” them to grab more, so it does not drop easily.
“The kidnapper was gentle, I taught him to grab more hair to prevent them from dropping, he would apologize every time he pulled my hair. His girlfriend bought my book, so he knows that I love my hair!”
In the film Barbie plays a single-mother with a 6-year-old daughter, she says she bases the feelings of a mother from looking after her sisters children. After watching the whole movie, she says she cannot wait to bring her mother and sister to watch the movie. She says, “It is very exciting, very nice to watch, was so agitated that I wanted to laugh. I cannot rate my acting, but I have gave 100% performance. After watching I feel it is best I have seen recently, it is an exciting yet funny movie.”
Big Bang's goodbye stage will be on the 27th of this month
YG Entertainment said, “All this while, there has been endless requests by fans for them to perform ‘Heaven’, hence they will be performing the song for the first time on their goodbye stage.”
In the mist of the Kpop Idol Battle, the boys will be heading to Japan for promotional activities and their Japan Tour.
However they will return in November with another new album.
Entitle, Number 1. the album will be released in Japan first including Japanese versions of the songs.
Until then, Big Bang's goodbye stage will be on the 27th of this month on Music Core.
In the mist of the Kpop Idol Battle, the boys will be heading to Japan for promotional activities and their Japan Tour.
However they will return in November with another new album.
Entitle, Number 1. the album will be released in Japan first including Japanese versions of the songs.
Until then, Big Bang's goodbye stage will be on the 27th of this month on Music Core.
Epik High upcoming mini-album titled LOVESCREAM
Two weeks ago Epik High released their first teaser for their upcoming mini-album titled LOVESCREAM. Since the first release, Epik High has released three new teasers and two of the teasers are beautiful / highly creative. The first teaser is your general teaser with clips from the upcoming MV. The other two teasers are very colorful and vivid (more artsy), something different than what you see from most KPOP artists today.
Just by listening to the teasers and the history of Epik High's tremendous past efforts, you know that this album will be good. LOVESCREAM is scheduled to be released September 30th.
Just by listening to the teasers and the history of Epik High's tremendous past efforts, you know that this album will be good. LOVESCREAM is scheduled to be released September 30th.
Louis Koo complains that the Hong Kong government does not cooperate
Louis Koo complains that the Hong Kong government does not cooperate and was unwilling to allow the “Connected” crew film a flying car scene in a busy city district, forcing them to shift filming to the outskirts. The end result was just as good, he says proudly, “We want to let the Hong Kong government see, we could do a good job even though they refused to let us film.”
“Connected” opens in Malaysia on Thursday (25th September), the leads Louis Koo and Barbie Hsu, together with director Benny Chan met with the Malaysian media on Wednesday (24th September), as part of their 10-day whirlwind promotion tour of Asia. Unfortunately, due to a lack of time, the film company was unable to lease a suitable shopping plaza thus there was no premiere or fans meeting session.
Louis Koo had previously worked with Benny Chan in “Rob-B-Hood”, working together this time has increased their chemistry, even in the flying car scene in the movie, Louis had full confidence in the director, he admitted that suffered from some external injuries but it was more important to achieve the desired results. In his speech, he expressed dissatisfaction in the rejection by the Hong Kong government to grain them a permit to film a flying car scene in a busy city district, thus they could only shift filming to the outskirts, luckily the result was just as good, proving that they could do the same without the government’s help. Benny Chan nodded with a smiling, seemingly agreeing with Louis’ view.
There are rumors that Barbie Hsu had brought along 6 luggages of clothes and shoes for this Asian promotion tour. For this press conference she wore a black chiffon dress, and says she had no idea of Malaysia’s weather, and chose this dress after much deliberation. Unexpectedly, Louis Koo remarks, “In Hong Kong, only those going to wedding dinners would wear this!”
Benny Chan: Remakes are harder than the original
“Connected” is a remake of the Hollywood movie “Cellular”, and to exceed the original, director Benny Chan, invested 45million HK dollars on production costs, he says, “It is more strenuous to remake a Western film than an original movie. Because adaptation is very difficult and subconsciously I wanted it to be better than the original, so tried to do the best in every respect possible.”
Louis Koo and Barbie Hsu has only one scene together in the end of the film, lasting for a few minutes, the two of them replied on the telephone to communicate. The director first filmed Barbie’s scenes before filming Louis’ portion. Louis laughs, “Every time before I start, I will watch Barbie’s performance. Several times, the director played Barbie’s role to get me into my role, but I could not image how to act, because the director is a man!”
“Connected” opens in Malaysia on Thursday (25th September), the leads Louis Koo and Barbie Hsu, together with director Benny Chan met with the Malaysian media on Wednesday (24th September), as part of their 10-day whirlwind promotion tour of Asia. Unfortunately, due to a lack of time, the film company was unable to lease a suitable shopping plaza thus there was no premiere or fans meeting session.
Louis Koo had previously worked with Benny Chan in “Rob-B-Hood”, working together this time has increased their chemistry, even in the flying car scene in the movie, Louis had full confidence in the director, he admitted that suffered from some external injuries but it was more important to achieve the desired results. In his speech, he expressed dissatisfaction in the rejection by the Hong Kong government to grain them a permit to film a flying car scene in a busy city district, thus they could only shift filming to the outskirts, luckily the result was just as good, proving that they could do the same without the government’s help. Benny Chan nodded with a smiling, seemingly agreeing with Louis’ view.
There are rumors that Barbie Hsu had brought along 6 luggages of clothes and shoes for this Asian promotion tour. For this press conference she wore a black chiffon dress, and says she had no idea of Malaysia’s weather, and chose this dress after much deliberation. Unexpectedly, Louis Koo remarks, “In Hong Kong, only those going to wedding dinners would wear this!”
Benny Chan: Remakes are harder than the original
“Connected” is a remake of the Hollywood movie “Cellular”, and to exceed the original, director Benny Chan, invested 45million HK dollars on production costs, he says, “It is more strenuous to remake a Western film than an original movie. Because adaptation is very difficult and subconsciously I wanted it to be better than the original, so tried to do the best in every respect possible.”
Louis Koo and Barbie Hsu has only one scene together in the end of the film, lasting for a few minutes, the two of them replied on the telephone to communicate. The director first filmed Barbie’s scenes before filming Louis’ portion. Louis laughs, “Every time before I start, I will watch Barbie’s performance. Several times, the director played Barbie’s role to get me into my role, but I could not image how to act, because the director is a man!”
Thursday, September 25, 2008
2008 EEG Singing Competition
The “2008 EEG Singing Competition” will be held at this Saturday night and the invited performing guests that day include Vincy Chan, , Sherman, William, Keith Wong and lots more attended a press conference yesterday with eight participants of the singing competition. Sherman caught public attention with her hot dance steps and exposing undergarments, imitating Anita Mui in singing “Break the Deep Ng Iceberg”.
As for being in the limelight, Sherman smiled and replied: “This jacket combines with my undergarment, and to avoid looking strange, I did not wear an extra one on, I just put on breast cover. (Are you not worried repeating Yumiko Cheng’s incident?) The dance steps are not that vigorous, and I have pasted on stickers to avoid any unexpected accidents. (Anita Mui’s costume looks sexy, are you willing to do so too?) Talent is needed but if the effect is good, it should not be a problem. I fear if the effect cannot be produced, then making up is important. For example, Anita Mui’s lips are thick, I will need to try singing and making my lips look thicker.” When mentioned about her friend Elanne Kwong who was involved in Daneil Lam’s divorce, Sherman pointed out that Elanne Kwong is a good person and she does not believe that she would fights for other’s husband. When mentioned about Elanne Kwong’s savings which only left two digits, she replied: “She did not tell me, we always share out problems in the past but not recently. Having a friend does not mean always sharing unhappy problems and commenting on other’s matters. Just accompanying chatting and joking with her is enough.”
William lost half in trading shares
William and Sherman will be performing separately that night but William got interested after seeing Sherman’s sexy looks. He wanted to request from the company to perform with Sherman together. William got the chance to dance with Sherman yesterday and he asked Sherman if she touched his important body part. Sherman replied that her back only touched his chest. Besides that, The Bank of East Asia faced some problem yesterday, William admitted that he has a saving account at that bank but since he lost half in trading shares, the account has a six-digit amount left. When asked if the money is for marriage, he replied that his budget for marriage is seven-digits.
Besides that, when Vincy Chan saw the participants, she remembered memories of herself participating in the competition. She remembered that she was still practicing her dance steps the night before the competition and thus her eyes look swollen that day. What was awful was that she forgot her dance steps and she cannot even hear when someone was calling her. It seemed that she has lost her memories. The company which belongs to Deep Ng’s dad has an account at The Bank of East Asia, when Deep Ng received news, he is worried, he just wanted to finish his job and return home to further understand the situation, even helping his father queuing up at the bank does not matter.
As for being in the limelight, Sherman smiled and replied: “This jacket combines with my undergarment, and to avoid looking strange, I did not wear an extra one on, I just put on breast cover. (Are you not worried repeating Yumiko Cheng’s incident?) The dance steps are not that vigorous, and I have pasted on stickers to avoid any unexpected accidents. (Anita Mui’s costume looks sexy, are you willing to do so too?) Talent is needed but if the effect is good, it should not be a problem. I fear if the effect cannot be produced, then making up is important. For example, Anita Mui’s lips are thick, I will need to try singing and making my lips look thicker.” When mentioned about her friend Elanne Kwong who was involved in Daneil Lam’s divorce, Sherman pointed out that Elanne Kwong is a good person and she does not believe that she would fights for other’s husband. When mentioned about Elanne Kwong’s savings which only left two digits, she replied: “She did not tell me, we always share out problems in the past but not recently. Having a friend does not mean always sharing unhappy problems and commenting on other’s matters. Just accompanying chatting and joking with her is enough.”
William lost half in trading shares
William and Sherman will be performing separately that night but William got interested after seeing Sherman’s sexy looks. He wanted to request from the company to perform with Sherman together. William got the chance to dance with Sherman yesterday and he asked Sherman if she touched his important body part. Sherman replied that her back only touched his chest. Besides that, The Bank of East Asia faced some problem yesterday, William admitted that he has a saving account at that bank but since he lost half in trading shares, the account has a six-digit amount left. When asked if the money is for marriage, he replied that his budget for marriage is seven-digits.
Besides that, when Vincy Chan saw the participants, she remembered memories of herself participating in the competition. She remembered that she was still practicing her dance steps the night before the competition and thus her eyes look swollen that day. What was awful was that she forgot her dance steps and she cannot even hear when someone was calling her. It seemed that she has lost her memories. The company which belongs to Deep Ng’s dad has an account at The Bank of East Asia, when Deep Ng received news, he is worried, he just wanted to finish his job and return home to further understand the situation, even helping his father queuing up at the bank does not matter.
Barbie don't want to fall in love
'Between work and love, I find work more relaxing, whereas love can be much tougher,' she told The New Paper. 'Work is more exciting and gives me more freedom. I like the way my life is right now... I don't want to fall in love.'
Eight months after confirming that she split with her actor beau Vic Chou, it seems Barbie is happily basking in singlehood. What drives her on is her passion for acting instead, and instead of dates, she is on the hunt for good movie scripts. Her latest work is the highly anticipated action flick Connected, which boasts of being the first Hong Kong remake of a Hollywood film. The original is the 2004 title Cellular, which stars Kim Basinger and Chris Evans.
The Hong Kong version is helmed by acclaimed action director Benny Chan (Invisible Target, New Police Story) and stars Hong Kong's Louis Koo and Nick Cheung, and China's Liu Ye. It opens here on 1 Oct and Barbie, together with Louis and Benny, were in town yesterday to promote the film.
On why he picked Barbie over Hong Kong's own pool of actresses, director Benny said Hong Kong women seemed too 'strong' for the role. Barbie, however, appears fragile in comparison and 'invokes a natural instinct in people to protect her', he added.
In the movie, the dainty actress plays a mother who gets kidnapped but manages to establish contact with a man (Louis) through a spoilt phone and begs him to help save her daughter and younger brother. This is her most physically strenuous and emotionally draining role yet, as her character is a 'total victim' who gets beaten up and tortured by the baddies from beginning to end.
Lost weight
Filming in a small deserted hut - where her captors locked her up - was such a stressful experience that Barbie was constantly nervous and tense and lost her appetite. She lost 3kg as a result, she said.
The easy part for her was to play a doting mum, as she professes to be a child magnet. 'I love kids and I love to help my sisters with their children, so feeding babies and changing diapers is no problem for me,' she said with a laugh. 'I have very strong maternal instincts and kids usually don't shy away from me.'
If she wants to have her own children, she would need to find a man first. But - believe it or not - she claims to have no 'obvious' suitors knocking at her door. 'There are guys who say they like me, but probably more from a fan's mindset,' she said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Well, Taiwanese actor Peter Ho just blabbed to the media that he has been carrying a torch for Barbie since they met on the set of a drama three years ago. Barbie insisted they are just friends, and she does not rule out working together with him.
Another likely future co-star is her ex-beau Vic, with whom she still keeps in touch via phone messages. 'We're still friends and I like to work with him because we have established a certain mutual understanding. And I know he won't say no to the idea.'
Eight months after confirming that she split with her actor beau Vic Chou, it seems Barbie is happily basking in singlehood. What drives her on is her passion for acting instead, and instead of dates, she is on the hunt for good movie scripts. Her latest work is the highly anticipated action flick Connected, which boasts of being the first Hong Kong remake of a Hollywood film. The original is the 2004 title Cellular, which stars Kim Basinger and Chris Evans.
The Hong Kong version is helmed by acclaimed action director Benny Chan (Invisible Target, New Police Story) and stars Hong Kong's Louis Koo and Nick Cheung, and China's Liu Ye. It opens here on 1 Oct and Barbie, together with Louis and Benny, were in town yesterday to promote the film.
On why he picked Barbie over Hong Kong's own pool of actresses, director Benny said Hong Kong women seemed too 'strong' for the role. Barbie, however, appears fragile in comparison and 'invokes a natural instinct in people to protect her', he added.
In the movie, the dainty actress plays a mother who gets kidnapped but manages to establish contact with a man (Louis) through a spoilt phone and begs him to help save her daughter and younger brother. This is her most physically strenuous and emotionally draining role yet, as her character is a 'total victim' who gets beaten up and tortured by the baddies from beginning to end.
Lost weight
Filming in a small deserted hut - where her captors locked her up - was such a stressful experience that Barbie was constantly nervous and tense and lost her appetite. She lost 3kg as a result, she said.
The easy part for her was to play a doting mum, as she professes to be a child magnet. 'I love kids and I love to help my sisters with their children, so feeding babies and changing diapers is no problem for me,' she said with a laugh. 'I have very strong maternal instincts and kids usually don't shy away from me.'
If she wants to have her own children, she would need to find a man first. But - believe it or not - she claims to have no 'obvious' suitors knocking at her door. 'There are guys who say they like me, but probably more from a fan's mindset,' she said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Well, Taiwanese actor Peter Ho just blabbed to the media that he has been carrying a torch for Barbie since they met on the set of a drama three years ago. Barbie insisted they are just friends, and she does not rule out working together with him.
Another likely future co-star is her ex-beau Vic, with whom she still keeps in touch via phone messages. 'We're still friends and I like to work with him because we have established a certain mutual understanding. And I know he won't say no to the idea.'
Upcoming movie Sa-kwa
The 24th was press preview day for the cast of upcoming movie Sa-kwa [사과, which could mean apple or apology], and while this doesn’t necessarily look like my cup of tea, I do like the actors involved: Moon Sori (Legend), Lee Seon-kyun (White Tower), and Kim Tae-woo (Woman on the Beach).
In the film, directed by Kang Yi-kwan (A Smile), Moon Sori’s character is dumped by Lee Seon-kyun after seven years. She then marries Kim Tae-woo’s character, who’d long had feelings for her, but is confronted with doubt and worry when her first love returns.
The movie finally hits theaters after two years; since starting on the film in December 2006, Moon Sori has since married (to movie director Jang Joon-hwan). She joked, “Before I got married, I’d played mothers in a lot of roles, but now that I’m married, here comes my movie where I play a single woman.”
She also shared an anecdote about watching the film at the Pusan Film Festival with her then-fiancé, who’d turned to her afterward and said, “Marriage is starting to seem scary. It seems a lot more difficult and frightening than I’d thought.” (At least he wasn’t scared off completely.)
The movie releases October 16.
In the film, directed by Kang Yi-kwan (A Smile), Moon Sori’s character is dumped by Lee Seon-kyun after seven years. She then marries Kim Tae-woo’s character, who’d long had feelings for her, but is confronted with doubt and worry when her first love returns.
The movie finally hits theaters after two years; since starting on the film in December 2006, Moon Sori has since married (to movie director Jang Joon-hwan). She joked, “Before I got married, I’d played mothers in a lot of roles, but now that I’m married, here comes my movie where I play a single woman.”
She also shared an anecdote about watching the film at the Pusan Film Festival with her then-fiancé, who’d turned to her afterward and said, “Marriage is starting to seem scary. It seems a lot more difficult and frightening than I’d thought.” (At least he wasn’t scared off completely.)
The movie releases October 16.
Hong Kong hunk Louis Koo
DON'T call me a hero. Hong Kong hunk Louis Koo kept emphasising this during the press conference for his new film Connected. He plays an ordinary chap who gets an anonymous call from a distressed woman and decides to help her.
His character, a debt collector who can barely make ends meet, ends up chasing after baddies, hijacking expensive cars and even attempting armed robbery to help save the woman's daughter and younger brother. It is certainly heroic behaviour by any standards, but Louis felt that all his character wants to do is help another.
In real life, the 37-year-old heart-throb would also rather be a 'nameless hero'. 'Maybe it's because I'm more low-profile, and I don't like the idea of doing something and then telling people about it or getting some reward in return. 'What I respect more are the unsung heroes who do good without expecting anything in return.'
One may assume it is hard for a household name like him to do anything without being recognised, but Louis said he has found ways to contribute to charity anonymously.
Don't call him for help
But if he gets an SOS call like his character did in the movie, he would hesitate to help. Even if the call comes from his Connected co-star Barbie Hsu. 'I'm not a hero, I can't take on so many people in a fight. So if anyone calls for help, I'd refer him to the police. 'What's more, who knows if it's really Barbie on the phone?' he quipped.
Not that he is so easily contactable though. Louis claims that he owns a mobile phone but rarely switches it on. Even if he does, he rarely answers if it rings.
The best way to get him is to call his home - his sanctuary when he is not busy filming. He said he would be watching all kinds of movies from all over the world, writing his blog or shopping online.
But when he is filming, Louis is known to be a daredevil who executes his own stunts. The most challenging scene for him in Connected is one whereby he has to jump out of a car that hangs precariously on the edge of a cliff. He could have opted for a stunt double, but Louis felt the latter would have done it 'too professionally'. So Louis bit the bullet and did it himself, albeit with his heart racing .
When asked if there was anything he would not do in the name of art, he said: 'Swimming nude.'
Why not, when he obviously has a good body to flaunt? Shaking his head, he added: 'No, no, I'm not too good at swimming and I haven't swam in a long time.'
Well, maybe that can be his next challenge on screen?
His character, a debt collector who can barely make ends meet, ends up chasing after baddies, hijacking expensive cars and even attempting armed robbery to help save the woman's daughter and younger brother. It is certainly heroic behaviour by any standards, but Louis felt that all his character wants to do is help another.
In real life, the 37-year-old heart-throb would also rather be a 'nameless hero'. 'Maybe it's because I'm more low-profile, and I don't like the idea of doing something and then telling people about it or getting some reward in return. 'What I respect more are the unsung heroes who do good without expecting anything in return.'
One may assume it is hard for a household name like him to do anything without being recognised, but Louis said he has found ways to contribute to charity anonymously.
Don't call him for help
But if he gets an SOS call like his character did in the movie, he would hesitate to help. Even if the call comes from his Connected co-star Barbie Hsu. 'I'm not a hero, I can't take on so many people in a fight. So if anyone calls for help, I'd refer him to the police. 'What's more, who knows if it's really Barbie on the phone?' he quipped.
Not that he is so easily contactable though. Louis claims that he owns a mobile phone but rarely switches it on. Even if he does, he rarely answers if it rings.
The best way to get him is to call his home - his sanctuary when he is not busy filming. He said he would be watching all kinds of movies from all over the world, writing his blog or shopping online.
But when he is filming, Louis is known to be a daredevil who executes his own stunts. The most challenging scene for him in Connected is one whereby he has to jump out of a car that hangs precariously on the edge of a cliff. He could have opted for a stunt double, but Louis felt the latter would have done it 'too professionally'. So Louis bit the bullet and did it himself, albeit with his heart racing .
When asked if there was anything he would not do in the name of art, he said: 'Swimming nude.'
Why not, when he obviously has a good body to flaunt? Shaking his head, he added: 'No, no, I'm not too good at swimming and I haven't swam in a long time.'
Well, maybe that can be his next challenge on screen?
Fuji TV’s new variety program “Echika no Kagami (Echika’s Mirror)”
Comedian Tamori, 63, will host Fuji TV’s new variety program “Echika no Kagami (Echika’s Mirror)” from Oct 19. Fuji announcer Aya Takashima, 29, will co-host the program.
In the program, Tamori introduces heartwarming stories from around the world on different topics, such as hometown customs, love, friendship and life.
In the program, Tamori introduces heartwarming stories from around the world on different topics, such as hometown customs, love, friendship and life.
Taiwanese idol series main actor Zheng Yuan Chang
Taiwanese idol series main actor Zheng Yuan Chang rose to fame in one night because of [The Rose] and because of [It Started With A Kiss] he is now famous all over Asia. Even a coffee shop in Korea is opened with his name. Maybe he has acted in too many idol series already and started to get bore so the main actor have decided to venture on to stage play, to test out whether he still got his charm or not.
Heard that in the coming November, there will be a world premiere in Shenzhen for the play [Life & Survival] and this will be Zheng Yuan Chang’s “first step” in stage play. The main cast for this play will mostly be Taiwanese. Will lead by Hong Kong’s famous actress Sylvia Chang with Hong Kong talented director Edward Lam’s finest creation, David Wang, Xie Ying Xuan, Kate Yeung, Zhu Hong Zhang and Huang Jian Wei will be among the cast. Got winds that Zheng Yuan Chang is now in the process of discussing about this collaboration; he is likely to take the leading male character role “Li Xiang”, a young passionate guy who will be sharing an older woman and younger man relationship.
Even though the title of the play [Life and Survival] seems to be very plain but the story plot is very explosive. Sylvia Chang will playing a divorcee who is in her 50s, she holds a very powerful position in the office. Her subordinate plus team mate and lover, David Wang has betrayed her love while they were in a heated battle of power. At that moment, a new guy arrived at the office “Li Xiang” and has fallen for Sylvia Chang. In order to prove his love for her, Li Xiang has takes on Sylvia’s instructions and pursues the boss’s daughter and later abandons the girl. Sylvia Chang is attracted to Li Xiang’s innocent and he has also ignited her conscious and led her to have inner struggle against her own actions. The kind-hearted Li Xiang was about to succeed in opening up Sylvia Chang’s consciousness… According to understanding, [Life and Survival] will start to have post-rehearsal and its production in November and will have their premiere on the following 27th and 28th November.
Edward Lam Dance Theater's Production
[Design for living]
Golden Horse Award Winning Actress Sylvia Chang plus
Talented Director Edward Lam
[The Rose], [It Started With A Kiss] Popular Idol Zheng Yuan Chang
[What is man?], [Passport] funny and the main with a thousand image, David Wang
The original production team from [Madame Bovary is Me]
Moved towards to the battle in the office, to bring out the imagination and future of the working groups
Career status
Earthquake from love
Tsunami financial crisis
Surviving at the edge of cliff, elegantly discussing about life
So who will be the final winner?
2008 December 3rd – 7th, 7:30pm
Beijing Poly Theater
Starring: Sylvia Chang, Zheng Yuan Chang, David Wang
Kate Yeung, Xie Ying Xuan, Zhu Hong Zhang, Zhuang Kai Xun, Huang Jian Wei, Lin Yu Ling, Wu Tian Wei, Chen Gong Min, Peng Hao Tai, Lin Yin Jie
Heard that in the coming November, there will be a world premiere in Shenzhen for the play [Life & Survival] and this will be Zheng Yuan Chang’s “first step” in stage play. The main cast for this play will mostly be Taiwanese. Will lead by Hong Kong’s famous actress Sylvia Chang with Hong Kong talented director Edward Lam’s finest creation, David Wang, Xie Ying Xuan, Kate Yeung, Zhu Hong Zhang and Huang Jian Wei will be among the cast. Got winds that Zheng Yuan Chang is now in the process of discussing about this collaboration; he is likely to take the leading male character role “Li Xiang”, a young passionate guy who will be sharing an older woman and younger man relationship.
Even though the title of the play [Life and Survival] seems to be very plain but the story plot is very explosive. Sylvia Chang will playing a divorcee who is in her 50s, she holds a very powerful position in the office. Her subordinate plus team mate and lover, David Wang has betrayed her love while they were in a heated battle of power. At that moment, a new guy arrived at the office “Li Xiang” and has fallen for Sylvia Chang. In order to prove his love for her, Li Xiang has takes on Sylvia’s instructions and pursues the boss’s daughter and later abandons the girl. Sylvia Chang is attracted to Li Xiang’s innocent and he has also ignited her conscious and led her to have inner struggle against her own actions. The kind-hearted Li Xiang was about to succeed in opening up Sylvia Chang’s consciousness… According to understanding, [Life and Survival] will start to have post-rehearsal and its production in November and will have their premiere on the following 27th and 28th November.
Edward Lam Dance Theater's Production
[Design for living]
Golden Horse Award Winning Actress Sylvia Chang plus
Talented Director Edward Lam
[The Rose], [It Started With A Kiss] Popular Idol Zheng Yuan Chang
[What is man?], [Passport] funny and the main with a thousand image, David Wang
The original production team from [Madame Bovary is Me]
Moved towards to the battle in the office, to bring out the imagination and future of the working groups
Career status
Earthquake from love
Tsunami financial crisis
Surviving at the edge of cliff, elegantly discussing about life
So who will be the final winner?
2008 December 3rd – 7th, 7:30pm
Beijing Poly Theater
Starring: Sylvia Chang, Zheng Yuan Chang, David Wang
Kate Yeung, Xie Ying Xuan, Zhu Hong Zhang, Zhuang Kai Xun, Huang Jian Wei, Lin Yu Ling, Wu Tian Wei, Chen Gong Min, Peng Hao Tai, Lin Yin Jie
Joey’s new MV was filmed at Tung Lung Island
In recent days, Joey has been extremely busy. After releasing an album, which she had no time to promote, she had to travel to Switzerland to film a music documentary. After arriving back in Hong Kong, she will stay a few days before travelling to North America to continue her World tour. During her few days in Hong Kong, she had used some of the time to shoot the music video for her second plug ‘Sleeping With The Butterflies’, so Joey has been really busy.
Joey’s new MV was filmed at Tung Lung Island (東龍島) which is a really remote location. Even though the song is about a male character who had passed away, Joey was being mischievous just before filming started. Whilst wearing a black evening gown, she was jumping and running around the edge of a cliff. She then tricked the workers by pretending to loose her footing which gave the workers a fright. As Joey was laughing, the workers said to Joey: “Don’t joke around! It’s dangerous!”. Joey then said “Aiya, I know I’m wrong la!”. Even though the work schedule was busy and she had to film near a cliff in temperatures over 30 degrees, but Joey still acted professionally and gave her full concentration during filming.
Joey’s new MV was filmed at Tung Lung Island (東龍島) which is a really remote location. Even though the song is about a male character who had passed away, Joey was being mischievous just before filming started. Whilst wearing a black evening gown, she was jumping and running around the edge of a cliff. She then tricked the workers by pretending to loose her footing which gave the workers a fright. As Joey was laughing, the workers said to Joey: “Don’t joke around! It’s dangerous!”. Joey then said “Aiya, I know I’m wrong la!”. Even though the work schedule was busy and she had to film near a cliff in temperatures over 30 degrees, but Joey still acted professionally and gave her full concentration during filming.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The popular on air drama “Moonlight Resonance”
The popular on air drama “Moonlight Resonance” ended two nights earlier with its last episode. TVB has specially arranged the actors of the drama to dine and watch the drama with 600 viewers. According to yesterday’s viewer report survey, the last episode recorded a 47 points average viewing, and the peak rating is 50 points, which is the highest viewing point record ever of Hong Kong drama series since year 1991 and it is the same point rating as the top record year 2005 Korean drama “Jewel In The Palace”. The rating hit 50 points during the scene of Yu So Chau and “Aunt Red” and to celebrate the successful viewer rating result, TVB’s vice president of administration department Norman Leung, general manager Stephen Chan and the sponsors will hold celebrations starting from today till October.
Louise Li Jumped For Joy
As for the successful high viewer rating of the drama “Moonlight Resonance”, Louise Li happily replied: “I am excited till I jumped, this year is my happiest year. (Will you celebrate?) Probably, but I am not sure if the younger ones are free. (Does this increase your confidence of obtaining the “Movie Queen” award?) I did not think of it, being part of the drama is more than happy enough for me.” When asked about an earlier incident where a hospital made a mistake and removed a part of a women’s breast who does not have breast cancer, Louise Li regretted that nothing can be done after it happens as that women’s future is ruined but cannot lose confidence on Hong Kong’s medical services, she believes that there is a problem with the management. As for the statement made by Stephen Chan that he will not be participating in “Heart of Greed III”, Louise Li felt that the story of family property fights has reached saturated state, and should be stopped for some time. She also replied: “This day is the most memorable day for me, till I am old, till I close my eyes, I will be happy. (But will you be depressed?) No, as the drama “The Gem of Life” will hit the streets soon.”
Susanna Kwan and Michelle Yim agree for a rest
The casts of the drama felt that the drama should be stopped. Susanna Kwan felt those who participated needs a rest as everyone is so touched and thus time is needed for emotion recovery. Michelle Yim said: “A rest is needed but I am not disappointed as there are many dramas that I can participate.” But she admitted that her emotion is down during the airing of the last episode. Raymond Lam said: “Even if there are no plans to produce the third season, we are all in the same company and there is surely a chance for us to work together in the future. (Are you disappointed?) We have planned to dine together.” Wayne Lai feels that giving the viewers a memorable memory is a wise choice thus stopping the drama is a good thing. Yeung Yi replied: “Stop after a successful result, Steven is really clever.”
Ha Yu wants a challenge
Linda Chung mentioned that she was touched and tears fell when she saw “Aunt Red”, a role played by Michelle Yim admits her wrong doings but she likes the scene more where Kate Tsui learned what she done was wrong and also the scene where Moses Chan fell sick with Yeung Yi in the scene. She does not mind if season three will be discontinued. As for Ha Yu, he is alright with it but he wants a challenge with acting difficulties. He said: “The company mentioned this after a through thinking but it does not mean that the third season will not be produced next year. I am really interested to continue season three.” With the ending of “Moonlight Resonance”, it is not surprising that his emotion is down, that is why he flied to Canada to meet his family yesterday.
As for Raymond Lam who plays the role of “Goon Ga Jai”, he became the hot news of the world of dramas and he won the awards of “Best Actor” and “Most Popular Role” in an election. After knowing this news, he replied happily: “I am very thankful for everyone’s support, thank you all for loving the role that I played, I am very happy. (Did this increase your confidence to be the “Movie King”?) It really boosts my confidence as this drama series is well-known and many people are concerned with it, the viewer rating proves there are many viewers watching it. (Which actor do you think is a great challenger?) Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Gallen Lo and Bobby are all strong challengers but I am looking forward to work together with them.”
Besides that, during the viewing of the last episode, the casts and viewers at the viewing area were anxious and emotional, many scenes received applause from the viewers.
Louise Li Jumped For Joy
As for the successful high viewer rating of the drama “Moonlight Resonance”, Louise Li happily replied: “I am excited till I jumped, this year is my happiest year. (Will you celebrate?) Probably, but I am not sure if the younger ones are free. (Does this increase your confidence of obtaining the “Movie Queen” award?) I did not think of it, being part of the drama is more than happy enough for me.” When asked about an earlier incident where a hospital made a mistake and removed a part of a women’s breast who does not have breast cancer, Louise Li regretted that nothing can be done after it happens as that women’s future is ruined but cannot lose confidence on Hong Kong’s medical services, she believes that there is a problem with the management. As for the statement made by Stephen Chan that he will not be participating in “Heart of Greed III”, Louise Li felt that the story of family property fights has reached saturated state, and should be stopped for some time. She also replied: “This day is the most memorable day for me, till I am old, till I close my eyes, I will be happy. (But will you be depressed?) No, as the drama “The Gem of Life” will hit the streets soon.”
Susanna Kwan and Michelle Yim agree for a rest
The casts of the drama felt that the drama should be stopped. Susanna Kwan felt those who participated needs a rest as everyone is so touched and thus time is needed for emotion recovery. Michelle Yim said: “A rest is needed but I am not disappointed as there are many dramas that I can participate.” But she admitted that her emotion is down during the airing of the last episode. Raymond Lam said: “Even if there are no plans to produce the third season, we are all in the same company and there is surely a chance for us to work together in the future. (Are you disappointed?) We have planned to dine together.” Wayne Lai feels that giving the viewers a memorable memory is a wise choice thus stopping the drama is a good thing. Yeung Yi replied: “Stop after a successful result, Steven is really clever.”
Ha Yu wants a challenge
Linda Chung mentioned that she was touched and tears fell when she saw “Aunt Red”, a role played by Michelle Yim admits her wrong doings but she likes the scene more where Kate Tsui learned what she done was wrong and also the scene where Moses Chan fell sick with Yeung Yi in the scene. She does not mind if season three will be discontinued. As for Ha Yu, he is alright with it but he wants a challenge with acting difficulties. He said: “The company mentioned this after a through thinking but it does not mean that the third season will not be produced next year. I am really interested to continue season three.” With the ending of “Moonlight Resonance”, it is not surprising that his emotion is down, that is why he flied to Canada to meet his family yesterday.
As for Raymond Lam who plays the role of “Goon Ga Jai”, he became the hot news of the world of dramas and he won the awards of “Best Actor” and “Most Popular Role” in an election. After knowing this news, he replied happily: “I am very thankful for everyone’s support, thank you all for loving the role that I played, I am very happy. (Did this increase your confidence to be the “Movie King”?) It really boosts my confidence as this drama series is well-known and many people are concerned with it, the viewer rating proves there are many viewers watching it. (Which actor do you think is a great challenger?) Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Gallen Lo and Bobby are all strong challengers but I am looking forward to work together with them.”
Besides that, during the viewing of the last episode, the casts and viewers at the viewing area were anxious and emotional, many scenes received applause from the viewers.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Minwoo released his 4th album "Minwoo Rizing"
Shinhwa member, Minwoo or more popular known as M has released his 4th album “M Rizing” after a long hiatus of a year and three months from his previous. And surprise surprise, Wonder Girls member Kim Yoo Bin is once again featured rapping on one of his tracks off his album, track no.9 titled Honey. Not to be mistaken for JYP’s Honey. It’s alright since it’s not his title track.
South Korean actress Hwang Sin-hye
A dazzling South Korean actress Hwang Sin-hye (sometimes Hwang Cine or Hwang Shin-Hae) met with her fans in a Seoul studio on Sept. 22, 2008.
During her meeting Hwang said that she would be the host of a variety talk show "The Queen" to be aired on Sept. 23, 2008 by a local cable channel "tvN".
She will be making a comeback to the TV screen in about four years. The late-night talk show will be attended by other famous actresses and comedians.
Hwang Sin-hye (황신혜: 黃新蕙) was born in Seoul on Dec. 15, 1963. She graduated from the department of Aircraft Cabin Service Management of Inha Technical College, a junior college in Incheon, port city west of Seoul. She wanted to become a flight attendant.
But Hwang changed her mind. She made a debut as a model for a local cosmetic company AmorePacific. She also debuted in the local TV drama "Father and Son" (아버지와 아들) in 1983.
Hwang received an award of new actress from a local TV station MBC in the following year. Since then she gained her fame as "the most perfect face in the nation".
Her first film was 1987 melodrama "Our Sweet Days of Youth" (우리기쁜 젊은날), directed by South Korean film guru Bae Chang-ho. In the film Hwang played a divorcee who finds her genuine love.
Since then Hwang has become one of the biggest TV and film stars by appearing in a number of films and TV dramas. Her numerous films includes "The Woman Who Walks on Water" (물위를 걷는여자) directed by Park Chul-soo.
During her meeting Hwang said that she would be the host of a variety talk show "The Queen" to be aired on Sept. 23, 2008 by a local cable channel "tvN".
She will be making a comeback to the TV screen in about four years. The late-night talk show will be attended by other famous actresses and comedians.
Hwang Sin-hye (황신혜: 黃新蕙) was born in Seoul on Dec. 15, 1963. She graduated from the department of Aircraft Cabin Service Management of Inha Technical College, a junior college in Incheon, port city west of Seoul. She wanted to become a flight attendant.
But Hwang changed her mind. She made a debut as a model for a local cosmetic company AmorePacific. She also debuted in the local TV drama "Father and Son" (아버지와 아들) in 1983.
Hwang received an award of new actress from a local TV station MBC in the following year. Since then she gained her fame as "the most perfect face in the nation".
Her first film was 1987 melodrama "Our Sweet Days of Youth" (우리기쁜 젊은날), directed by South Korean film guru Bae Chang-ho. In the film Hwang played a divorcee who finds her genuine love.
Since then Hwang has become one of the biggest TV and film stars by appearing in a number of films and TV dramas. Her numerous films includes "The Woman Who Walks on Water" (물위를 걷는여자) directed by Park Chul-soo.
TVXQ's highly anticipated 4th album MIROTIC
The release of TVXQ's highly anticipated 4th album MIROTIC, has been delayed by 2 days, making the official release date the 26th.
MIROTIC has racked up approximately 300,000 pre-orders causing a shortage from supply chain, hence the release date was pushed back.
TVXQ members said, "Thank you for waiting and for the tremendous amount of support. We have been working very hard to not disappoint anyone."
MIROTIC has racked up approximately 300,000 pre-orders causing a shortage from supply chain, hence the release date was pushed back.
TVXQ members said, "Thank you for waiting and for the tremendous amount of support. We have been working very hard to not disappoint anyone."
Lee Dong-wook his recent dark drama La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life)
Lee Dong-wook, just coming off his recent dark drama La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), has been invited as a special VIP guest at the upcoming Bangkok International Film Festival, which takes place from the 23rd through 30th. However, as one of eighteen VIP guests, he represents the Hallyu world not on the basis of his recent drama work but an older series, the 2006 SBS trendy drama My Girl. Interestingly enough, while the other seventeen guests were invited on the basis of their movie work, Lee was the only one invited for a drama series.
In addition to walking the VIP red carpet, he’ll be holding his own fanmeeting and press conference, hosting his “Exclusive Party with Lee Dong-wook” on September 27.
A representative from his management company explained, “Because the drama My Girl and the film Arang were big hits in Thailand, Lee Dong-wook has a lot of fans there. As a result of holding one to two fanmeetings there, his interaction with his fans has made him popular.”
In addition to walking the VIP red carpet, he’ll be holding his own fanmeeting and press conference, hosting his “Exclusive Party with Lee Dong-wook” on September 27.
A representative from his management company explained, “Because the drama My Girl and the film Arang were big hits in Thailand, Lee Dong-wook has a lot of fans there. As a result of holding one to two fanmeetings there, his interaction with his fans has made him popular.”
Cute Princess Rainie Yang and Neighborhood girl Ariel Lin
Cute Princess Rainie Yang and Neighborhood girl Ariel Lin was just rumoured of fighting GTV top sister’s throne and now it is rumoured that their good relations has already turned cold and they are like strangers. The reason is because Rainie tells other people like Ariel copies her bangs, Ariel’s manager admits ‘I heard of this rumour before, it is a fact that the two of them aren’t contacting that much recently.’ Rainie screams ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ yesterday.
Rainie and Ariel got to know each other through Hsu WeiLun years back, both of them grow up in single parent family and both carries debt for their mother, they have the same topic, and they have their grounds in their careers but they never worked together before. Their good relations were so good that they even thought of becoming neighbors, there’s a rumour spreading recently that the two of them already has a problem and the leading cause was Rainie told their common friend bad things about Ariel, while Ariel doesn’t say back, causing herself to be hurt.
Ariel is busy with GTV’s Love or Bread, whether the two of them has become enemies, Ariel’s manger says ‘I never heard Ariel talking about this but most of her friends are indeed not from the ebiz. It should be okay when Rainie came to visit her at work.’
Rainie who was acused of badmouthing Ariel screams ‘ IMPOSSIBLE! I didn’t say such things, this is really very boring and ridiculous!’ She says everyone has their own bang styles and her relationship with Ariel ‘has always been very good’, it is some people who wants to break the good relationship.
Rainie and Show attended the Mcdonalds endorsement yesterday and she only manages to sleep 3 hours a day causing her menses to be late.
Rainie and Ariel got to know each other through Hsu WeiLun years back, both of them grow up in single parent family and both carries debt for their mother, they have the same topic, and they have their grounds in their careers but they never worked together before. Their good relations were so good that they even thought of becoming neighbors, there’s a rumour spreading recently that the two of them already has a problem and the leading cause was Rainie told their common friend bad things about Ariel, while Ariel doesn’t say back, causing herself to be hurt.
Ariel is busy with GTV’s Love or Bread, whether the two of them has become enemies, Ariel’s manger says ‘I never heard Ariel talking about this but most of her friends are indeed not from the ebiz. It should be okay when Rainie came to visit her at work.’
Rainie who was acused of badmouthing Ariel screams ‘ IMPOSSIBLE! I didn’t say such things, this is really very boring and ridiculous!’ She says everyone has their own bang styles and her relationship with Ariel ‘has always been very good’, it is some people who wants to break the good relationship.
Rainie and Show attended the Mcdonalds endorsement yesterday and she only manages to sleep 3 hours a day causing her menses to be late.
Hong Kong’s Queen of Canto Pop at Genting Arena of Stars
Hong Kong’s Queen of Canto Pop will enthral her fans at Genting Arena of Stars this weekend.
Fans of Sammi Cheng will be glad to know that the Hong Kong singer-actress is back for another two-night performance with popular hits and great showmanship.
Almost a year after her Show Mi Live in Genting, she will rock the stage again at Genting Arena of Stars.
“I am in the midst of preparing for the concert. I’m exercising, building up my stamina and practising my songs.
“I hope I’ll be more fit and slimmer by the time of the concert,” said Hong Kong’s Queen of Canto Pop during a phone interview recently.
So what can fans expect from the concert?
“It would be quite similar to last year’s show. There would not be any changes except for the rundown and some of the songs. Hence, the theme ‘Show Mi Again Live in Genting’.”
However, fans can look forward to Cheng’s new song. “I’ve written a new song and I hope it will be ready for the concert.”
She also revealed that fellow Hong Kong singer Wilfred Lau Hou Long will be the guest artiste.
“We’ll be having a duet and he’ll also be performing his new songs.”
When asked why her concert outfits nowadays are simpler than the flamboyant costumes in previous concerts, she said: “At different phases, there are different needs and they need to suit the songs and performances. It won’t be anything new if I were to wear the same (flamboyant) costumes. I hope there will be new costumes this time around.”
Why is she back for another concert just after the one last year?
“The response was so good last year and I was very happy with it so I agreed to do it again this year when the organisers asked me,” she replied.
Her fans would have to wait longer for a new album though as Cheng will not be releasing one too soon.
“I’m currently doing more singles. There’s less pressure to produce singles and it is more in tune with my current lifestyle.”
She said her new movie, Lady Cop and Papa Crook, will be in cinemas next month.
On her new project: “I’m looking at scripts now and having discussions with the director but even if I were to start filming now, the beginning of next year is the earliest I can have a new movie out.
“I’m not in too much of a hurry for a new movie. I’m used to the waiting game,” she said.
On her love life: “There are no suitors right now. I didn’t notice any, I’ll tell you if I do,” she said with a laugh.
In a recent radio interview, Cheng revealed that she would like to have a family.
“Yes, but it’s just plain yearning. God will lead me to it. I am enjoying my singlehood. When I have my own family, I’ll have to handle more responsibilities.”
Asked if she envies fellow Hong Kong actress/singer Kelly Chen who is about to wed, she replied: “I sincerely wish her all the best in her marriage. I also wish married couples well and I envy those with blissful marriages.
“Looking at my sister’s marriage, I feel that there’s a sweet side to marriage.”
On her future plans, she said that with the rapid changes in the world, it’s hard to know what’s coming next.
“Previously, I used to think of what will happen in the future. Now, I only plan for the upcoming month or two,” she said.
Up next is her plan to travel to Inner Mongolia for World Vision, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty.
Catch Show Mi Again Live in Genting on Sept 26 and 27 at 8pm. Tickets are priced at RM80, RM140, RM200, RM270 and RM370 for the Sept 26 show, and be RM90, RM160, RM240, RM320 and RM430 for the Sept 27 show. The first 1,000 early birds are entitled to a 20% discount (except VIP tickets). For reservations and enquiries, call 03-27181118 or visit www.genting.com.my.
Fans of Sammi Cheng will be glad to know that the Hong Kong singer-actress is back for another two-night performance with popular hits and great showmanship.
Almost a year after her Show Mi Live in Genting, she will rock the stage again at Genting Arena of Stars.
“I am in the midst of preparing for the concert. I’m exercising, building up my stamina and practising my songs.
“I hope I’ll be more fit and slimmer by the time of the concert,” said Hong Kong’s Queen of Canto Pop during a phone interview recently.
So what can fans expect from the concert?
“It would be quite similar to last year’s show. There would not be any changes except for the rundown and some of the songs. Hence, the theme ‘Show Mi Again Live in Genting’.”
However, fans can look forward to Cheng’s new song. “I’ve written a new song and I hope it will be ready for the concert.”
She also revealed that fellow Hong Kong singer Wilfred Lau Hou Long will be the guest artiste.
“We’ll be having a duet and he’ll also be performing his new songs.”
When asked why her concert outfits nowadays are simpler than the flamboyant costumes in previous concerts, she said: “At different phases, there are different needs and they need to suit the songs and performances. It won’t be anything new if I were to wear the same (flamboyant) costumes. I hope there will be new costumes this time around.”
Why is she back for another concert just after the one last year?
“The response was so good last year and I was very happy with it so I agreed to do it again this year when the organisers asked me,” she replied.
Her fans would have to wait longer for a new album though as Cheng will not be releasing one too soon.
“I’m currently doing more singles. There’s less pressure to produce singles and it is more in tune with my current lifestyle.”
She said her new movie, Lady Cop and Papa Crook, will be in cinemas next month.
On her new project: “I’m looking at scripts now and having discussions with the director but even if I were to start filming now, the beginning of next year is the earliest I can have a new movie out.
“I’m not in too much of a hurry for a new movie. I’m used to the waiting game,” she said.
On her love life: “There are no suitors right now. I didn’t notice any, I’ll tell you if I do,” she said with a laugh.
In a recent radio interview, Cheng revealed that she would like to have a family.
“Yes, but it’s just plain yearning. God will lead me to it. I am enjoying my singlehood. When I have my own family, I’ll have to handle more responsibilities.”
Asked if she envies fellow Hong Kong actress/singer Kelly Chen who is about to wed, she replied: “I sincerely wish her all the best in her marriage. I also wish married couples well and I envy those with blissful marriages.
“Looking at my sister’s marriage, I feel that there’s a sweet side to marriage.”
On her future plans, she said that with the rapid changes in the world, it’s hard to know what’s coming next.
“Previously, I used to think of what will happen in the future. Now, I only plan for the upcoming month or two,” she said.
Up next is her plan to travel to Inner Mongolia for World Vision, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty.
Catch Show Mi Again Live in Genting on Sept 26 and 27 at 8pm. Tickets are priced at RM80, RM140, RM200, RM270 and RM370 for the Sept 26 show, and be RM90, RM160, RM240, RM320 and RM430 for the Sept 27 show. The first 1,000 early birds are entitled to a 20% discount (except VIP tickets). For reservations and enquiries, call 03-27181118 or visit www.genting.com.my.
Monday, September 22, 2008
TVB drama “Last One Standing” and “Moonlight Resonance”
TVB drama “Last One Standing” which is aired right after “Moonlight Resonance” will premiere officially on air at tomorrow night. Roger Kwok, Kevin Cheng, Yoyo and lots more attended the drama premiere event yesterday. Kevin Cheng continues to be the center media attraction as there are recent rumors about him and Charmaine Sheh and his conflict with Hei Wong. Kevin Cheng cannot do anything, he admitted that this is not what he wanted and he smiled and replied that starting from the time he entered the entertainment industry till now, he did not encountered anything which is that “happening” as this month’s but this is not what he can controls. He has encountered such news as a junior till now and has adjusted to them for 15 years.
As for the news about Connie Chan Po-chu’s plan to visit a psychologist due to negative rumors, Kevin Cheng replied that he can still handle it and he has gone for some sport games with Roger Kwok to release stress. When mentioned about Niki Chow, he expressed that they are just friends. Kevin Cheng said: “We are just friends.” He also replied that he will not be embarrassed of meeting her.
Roger Kwok jokingly admits himself as a stress release partner
Roger Kwok acts as a antagonist in this drama and he smiled and replied that he will kept this drama safely kept away from his son until his son is mature enough. But recent rumors about him are quite “spicy”, he believes everything will be alright after the rumors ended. A reporter jokingly mentioned that maybe that is why Kevin Cheng decided to invite him for some sport games. Roger Kwok smiled and replied that he had become Kevin Cheng’s stress release partner.
Ekin Cheng has been chosen as “King of Movies”, his girlfriend, Yoyo replied that she did not watch that movie and she felt that the award is a bonus to Ekin Cheng, as being a nominated candidate is good enough. When asked if Ekin Cheng is her “King of Movies”, she smiled and replied: “I do not know how to answer, everyone should know the answer.” Besides that, Kevin Cheng and Myolie Wu filmed a scene of the drama “Burning Flame III” at Lan Kwai Fong bar at Central, Hong Kong. The scene is about both Keving Cheng and Myolie Wu walking down the street and it attracted many people to view the filming of the scene. During the filming, Michael Miu passed by and he said hi to both of them.
As for the news about Connie Chan Po-chu’s plan to visit a psychologist due to negative rumors, Kevin Cheng replied that he can still handle it and he has gone for some sport games with Roger Kwok to release stress. When mentioned about Niki Chow, he expressed that they are just friends. Kevin Cheng said: “We are just friends.” He also replied that he will not be embarrassed of meeting her.
Roger Kwok jokingly admits himself as a stress release partner
Roger Kwok acts as a antagonist in this drama and he smiled and replied that he will kept this drama safely kept away from his son until his son is mature enough. But recent rumors about him are quite “spicy”, he believes everything will be alright after the rumors ended. A reporter jokingly mentioned that maybe that is why Kevin Cheng decided to invite him for some sport games. Roger Kwok smiled and replied that he had become Kevin Cheng’s stress release partner.
Ekin Cheng has been chosen as “King of Movies”, his girlfriend, Yoyo replied that she did not watch that movie and she felt that the award is a bonus to Ekin Cheng, as being a nominated candidate is good enough. When asked if Ekin Cheng is her “King of Movies”, she smiled and replied: “I do not know how to answer, everyone should know the answer.” Besides that, Kevin Cheng and Myolie Wu filmed a scene of the drama “Burning Flame III” at Lan Kwai Fong bar at Central, Hong Kong. The scene is about both Keving Cheng and Myolie Wu walking down the street and it attracted many people to view the filming of the scene. During the filming, Michael Miu passed by and he said hi to both of them.
Linda Chung New album "Dinner Lovers"
Linda Chung was promoting her new album "Dinner Lovers" yesterday. She attended the name signing event in Fanling Centre. She also sang a few songs and played some games with her fans. She said she has gained so much experience through acting and she is more confident now.
Following the success of "Moonlight Resonance", Linda has been busy getting offers from some shopping malls to do shows. Because she is doing another new TV series, she hasn't got spare time to earn extra money. Linda has quite a few of TV series lined up for her. After "Legend of the Demigods", her other TV series "The Gem of Life" will be shown in November.
Following the success of "Moonlight Resonance", Linda has been busy getting offers from some shopping malls to do shows. Because she is doing another new TV series, she hasn't got spare time to earn extra money. Linda has quite a few of TV series lined up for her. After "Legend of the Demigods", her other TV series "The Gem of Life" will be shown in November.
Alex and Niki attended a function
Alex and Niki attended a function yesterday.
Reporters asked her if she has sorted out her emotions (feel better now) and she said, "My focus is on work. I don't have time to pay attention to it."
Anything regarding Kevin will she not comment? N: "I don't want to say much about this incident. San foo everyone."
Virginia Lok admitted that she has a crush on Kevin. Niki said she's unclear about this.
Niki and Alex once had rumors. Reporters teased her and asked if she regrets choosing the wrong guy. She laughed and said, "I never thought you would ask this question. Work comes first."
There are rumors that Kevin is working hard to win you back? "Regarding my love life or rumors, I will not comment." Are you and Kevin still friends? "In this field of work, we're all colleagues and friends."
Alex's Responses
Do you feel that Niki is unhappy? "I don't know if the rumors are true, but earlier on Niki's birthday, I text messaged her, but she didn't reply. I don't know if I dialed the wrong number. I actually feel very conflicted because I do want to care for her, but I don't want to know too much." Reporters teased him about taking this chance to pursue her. He said, "I won't do such a thing. (You won't give her a chance?) I've never said anything is impossible. Anything is possible, but right now I just want to care (kwan sum) about her a bit more."
Reporters asked her if she has sorted out her emotions (feel better now) and she said, "My focus is on work. I don't have time to pay attention to it."
Anything regarding Kevin will she not comment? N: "I don't want to say much about this incident. San foo everyone."
Virginia Lok admitted that she has a crush on Kevin. Niki said she's unclear about this.
Niki and Alex once had rumors. Reporters teased her and asked if she regrets choosing the wrong guy. She laughed and said, "I never thought you would ask this question. Work comes first."
There are rumors that Kevin is working hard to win you back? "Regarding my love life or rumors, I will not comment." Are you and Kevin still friends? "In this field of work, we're all colleagues and friends."
Alex's Responses
Do you feel that Niki is unhappy? "I don't know if the rumors are true, but earlier on Niki's birthday, I text messaged her, but she didn't reply. I don't know if I dialed the wrong number. I actually feel very conflicted because I do want to care for her, but I don't want to know too much." Reporters teased him about taking this chance to pursue her. He said, "I won't do such a thing. (You won't give her a chance?) I've never said anything is impossible. Anything is possible, but right now I just want to care (kwan sum) about her a bit more."
Kevin Cheng Becomes Charmaine Sheh’s New Boyfriend
Kevin Cheng Becomes Charmaine Sheh’s Tenth Boyfriend
Charmaine Sheh was said to be the third party who came between Kevin Cheng & Niki Chow’s 5 year relationship. Niki had silently supported Kevin for 5 years, but now she ended up without nothing, spending her days crying at home. Charmaine, the winner, was seen at Causeway Bay shopping in the Men’s Department buying a sweater for her new boyfriend, she seemed very pleased and was laughing happily. During her trip, she sent many text messages and talked on her mobile, her body language revealed that she was in love.
Flirting queen Charmaine Sheh captures her tenth men
Charmaine, who has had rumours with almost every male actor at TVB, can add a new name to her list. After dumping Ron, Charmaine turned her interest to TV King Kevin Cheng. Charmaine & Kevin’s romance started during the filming of “Forensic Heroes 2”. At the time, Niki was filming a series in mainland, hence Kevin and Niki drifted apart due to the distance.
During mid year, Kevin & Charmaine met again for "Forensic Heroes 2" promotions, this created more opportunities for the two. After Charmaine finished filming her new series, she took a two-months leave. During her holidays, Charmaine kept inviting Kevin out to the ‘Button’ nightclub. An onlooker commented “Many people from the entertainment circle likes to hang out at ‘Button’, once I saw Charmaine and Kevin drinking and playing games together, every time Charmaine loses a game, she would whine, what kind of man could resist her flirting?"
Charmaine’s Previous 9 Captives
During the 11 years Charmaine has been in the industry, she has used her flirting skills and beauty to capture many actors’ hearts, earning her the nickname “Flirt Sheh”.
Michael Miu
Last year, Michael presented Charmaine with 99 roses at her birthday party. The two had met during the filming of “Drive of Life”, Charmaine kept flirting with Michael despite the fact that he was already married, but luckily Michael came to his senses.
Ron Ng
In 2006, Charmaine & Ron collaborated for “Drive of Life”, the two would often go to nightclubs together. In May this year, it was reported that Charmaine bought a watch worth $200,000 and a Porsche sports car valued at $2 million for Ron. Ron was accused of "eating soft rice" (Means to live off women).
Raymond Lam
Apart from Ron, Charmaine also flirted with Raymond at nighclubs, her advances were rejected by Raymond, but this did not stop Charmaine from sending provocative text messages to Raymond.
Joe Ma
Charmaine & Joe had rumours during filming of "Maiden’s Vow”. This May, it was reported that Joe visited Charmaine at her home.
Benny Chan
Rumours about Charmaine & Benny started after they collaborated for a movie in 2002. But because Benny had been photographed many times with other women at nightclubs, in 2006, Charmaine finally dumped Benny. But Benny was not willing to let Charmaine go, and even moved into the same apartment building as Charmaine.
Gallen Lo
During 2000, when Charmaine & Gallen were filming “Seven Sisters” the two were caught drinking out together.
Alex Fong
In 2002, Charmaine & Alex collaborated for "When Life Begins at Forty', Charmaine's boyfriend Benny Chan was away filming in mainland, Charmaine took the opportunity to invite Alex out to dinner.
Sunny Chan
In 1999, Sunny & Charmaine were filming "Detective Investigations IV", Charmaine hinted that they had feelings for each other, on the surface she called him "teacher", but was actually trying to flirt with him.
Gordon Lam
In 1999, Charmaine & Gordon developed feelings for each other while filming "Crimson Sabre", and even revealed that they were neighbours.
Charmaine Sheh was said to be the third party who came between Kevin Cheng & Niki Chow’s 5 year relationship. Niki had silently supported Kevin for 5 years, but now she ended up without nothing, spending her days crying at home. Charmaine, the winner, was seen at Causeway Bay shopping in the Men’s Department buying a sweater for her new boyfriend, she seemed very pleased and was laughing happily. During her trip, she sent many text messages and talked on her mobile, her body language revealed that she was in love.
Flirting queen Charmaine Sheh captures her tenth men
Charmaine, who has had rumours with almost every male actor at TVB, can add a new name to her list. After dumping Ron, Charmaine turned her interest to TV King Kevin Cheng. Charmaine & Kevin’s romance started during the filming of “Forensic Heroes 2”. At the time, Niki was filming a series in mainland, hence Kevin and Niki drifted apart due to the distance.
During mid year, Kevin & Charmaine met again for "Forensic Heroes 2" promotions, this created more opportunities for the two. After Charmaine finished filming her new series, she took a two-months leave. During her holidays, Charmaine kept inviting Kevin out to the ‘Button’ nightclub. An onlooker commented “Many people from the entertainment circle likes to hang out at ‘Button’, once I saw Charmaine and Kevin drinking and playing games together, every time Charmaine loses a game, she would whine, what kind of man could resist her flirting?"
Charmaine’s Previous 9 Captives
During the 11 years Charmaine has been in the industry, she has used her flirting skills and beauty to capture many actors’ hearts, earning her the nickname “Flirt Sheh”.
Michael Miu
Last year, Michael presented Charmaine with 99 roses at her birthday party. The two had met during the filming of “Drive of Life”, Charmaine kept flirting with Michael despite the fact that he was already married, but luckily Michael came to his senses.
Ron Ng
In 2006, Charmaine & Ron collaborated for “Drive of Life”, the two would often go to nightclubs together. In May this year, it was reported that Charmaine bought a watch worth $200,000 and a Porsche sports car valued at $2 million for Ron. Ron was accused of "eating soft rice" (Means to live off women).
Raymond Lam
Apart from Ron, Charmaine also flirted with Raymond at nighclubs, her advances were rejected by Raymond, but this did not stop Charmaine from sending provocative text messages to Raymond.
Joe Ma
Charmaine & Joe had rumours during filming of "Maiden’s Vow”. This May, it was reported that Joe visited Charmaine at her home.
Benny Chan
Rumours about Charmaine & Benny started after they collaborated for a movie in 2002. But because Benny had been photographed many times with other women at nightclubs, in 2006, Charmaine finally dumped Benny. But Benny was not willing to let Charmaine go, and even moved into the same apartment building as Charmaine.
Gallen Lo
During 2000, when Charmaine & Gallen were filming “Seven Sisters” the two were caught drinking out together.
Alex Fong
In 2002, Charmaine & Alex collaborated for "When Life Begins at Forty', Charmaine's boyfriend Benny Chan was away filming in mainland, Charmaine took the opportunity to invite Alex out to dinner.
Sunny Chan
In 1999, Sunny & Charmaine were filming "Detective Investigations IV", Charmaine hinted that they had feelings for each other, on the surface she called him "teacher", but was actually trying to flirt with him.
Gordon Lam
In 1999, Charmaine & Gordon developed feelings for each other while filming "Crimson Sabre", and even revealed that they were neighbours.
4th project album title song ‘Nobody’
WonderGirls‘ 4th project album title song ‘Nobody’ has leaked before its official release.
The song was set to be revealed on 22nd September. But on 21st September the full version of ‘Nobody’ has already been circulating on the internet. A Netizen then reported the news of the leak on 21st September.
A JYP Entertainment representative said on 21st at around 5pm, “We did not know about the leakout. It is less than a day from the official release of the song and it was leaked out. But we will look into this matter and find out the source of the leakout.”
On the other hand, WonderGirls left on 16th September for their fan signing and other activities in America and will be back on 25th September the official offline release of their 4th project album.
The song was set to be revealed on 22nd September. But on 21st September the full version of ‘Nobody’ has already been circulating on the internet. A Netizen then reported the news of the leak on 21st September.
A JYP Entertainment representative said on 21st at around 5pm, “We did not know about the leakout. It is less than a day from the official release of the song and it was leaked out. But we will look into this matter and find out the source of the leakout.”
On the other hand, WonderGirls left on 16th September for their fan signing and other activities in America and will be back on 25th September the official offline release of their 4th project album.
Taiwan singer and actress Angela Chang is back on the scene
Taiwan singer and actress Angela Chang is back on the scene after a half-year hiatus due to health problems. She served as one of the torch bearers in the run up to the Beijing Olympics and any lingering concerns about her health can now be fully put to bed. On today's "The List", we review Angela Chang's career.
Angela Chang was born in Taiwan in 1982, emigrating to Canada with her family when she was 12. She was fond of singing from an early age, attending many singing contests in Canada. 15-year-old Chang won first place at the "BBC Star" singing contest by belting out Chang Yusheng's popular song "The Days Without Smoking".
However, it was in Taiwan that Chang began to establish her professional music career. In 2001 Chang signed her first contract with an agent... spending the following year undergoing tough training: recording, dancing, running, swimming and other physical exercises. Chang didn't complain about the hardship because she knew all her efforts would be worth it the moment she stepped on stage.
Chang's extraordinarily powerful voice is a rarity among Chinese singers. Her early songs were tailored to capitalize on this advantage. In 2003, Chang's first album " Adventure of True Love" was released and her music style finally took shape.
Chang's first foray into the small screen came in 2002. She stood out from a dozen candidates and starred as the heroine in the TV drama "My MVP Lover".
Chang demonstrated an acting talent as impressive as her voice. Her popularity soared to new highs after portraying up-and-coming Asian diva Yi Tianbian in the TV drama "Romance in a Dolphinarium". She also sang the theme song of the drama, providing her with another hit tune.
Angela Chang is well on the way to becoming the most popular singer in Taiwan. As her albums come out one-by-one, die-hard fans find themselves mesmerized more and more by her songs and her cute face.
But the pressure of her new life as a superstar finally caught up with Chang last year. She became so exhausted that she decided to take a six month-long break in Canada. With her health restored, Chang is back and ready to write a new chapter of her singing career.
Angela has certainly always had the talent to stand out on her own, but in the crowded mando-pop world, music videos are so often critical to singers' success. Today, we'll take a look at some of the most popular MVs in the Chinese speaking world at the moment.
Angela Chang was born in Taiwan in 1982, emigrating to Canada with her family when she was 12. She was fond of singing from an early age, attending many singing contests in Canada. 15-year-old Chang won first place at the "BBC Star" singing contest by belting out Chang Yusheng's popular song "The Days Without Smoking".
However, it was in Taiwan that Chang began to establish her professional music career. In 2001 Chang signed her first contract with an agent... spending the following year undergoing tough training: recording, dancing, running, swimming and other physical exercises. Chang didn't complain about the hardship because she knew all her efforts would be worth it the moment she stepped on stage.
Chang's extraordinarily powerful voice is a rarity among Chinese singers. Her early songs were tailored to capitalize on this advantage. In 2003, Chang's first album " Adventure of True Love" was released and her music style finally took shape.
Chang's first foray into the small screen came in 2002. She stood out from a dozen candidates and starred as the heroine in the TV drama "My MVP Lover".
Chang demonstrated an acting talent as impressive as her voice. Her popularity soared to new highs after portraying up-and-coming Asian diva Yi Tianbian in the TV drama "Romance in a Dolphinarium". She also sang the theme song of the drama, providing her with another hit tune.
Angela Chang is well on the way to becoming the most popular singer in Taiwan. As her albums come out one-by-one, die-hard fans find themselves mesmerized more and more by her songs and her cute face.
But the pressure of her new life as a superstar finally caught up with Chang last year. She became so exhausted that she decided to take a six month-long break in Canada. With her health restored, Chang is back and ready to write a new chapter of her singing career.
Angela has certainly always had the talent to stand out on her own, but in the crowded mando-pop world, music videos are so often critical to singers' success. Today, we'll take a look at some of the most popular MVs in the Chinese speaking world at the moment.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Prince of Denmark in the musical production of Hamlet
Singer and actor Lee Ji-hoon (You’re My Destiny, Hello Miss) is wrapping up his role of the Prince of Denmark in the musical production of Hamlet and had a few thoughts on the experience playing one of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters.
The role of Hamlet is actually being shared among four actors; Lee Ji-hoon alternates with Park Gun-hyung, Im Tae-hyung, and Yoon Hyun-ryul. Currently, he’s spending his free time practicing his sword skills, particularly for his fight with Laertes, since timing is the most important aspect in the fight choreography.
Lee explains that he’d always wanted to do a musical, having begun his singing career more than ten years ago and now enjoying a television acting career: “I want to show people yet another side to me that hasn’t been shown before. I want to try new things and be recognized for them.” With the curtain about to come down on the production, Lee hopes he’ll be able to correct all his previous flaws in his last performance.
Hamlet is currently running and closes on September 21.
The role of Hamlet is actually being shared among four actors; Lee Ji-hoon alternates with Park Gun-hyung, Im Tae-hyung, and Yoon Hyun-ryul. Currently, he’s spending his free time practicing his sword skills, particularly for his fight with Laertes, since timing is the most important aspect in the fight choreography.
Lee explains that he’d always wanted to do a musical, having begun his singing career more than ten years ago and now enjoying a television acting career: “I want to show people yet another side to me that hasn’t been shown before. I want to try new things and be recognized for them.” With the curtain about to come down on the production, Lee hopes he’ll be able to correct all his previous flaws in his last performance.
Hamlet is currently running and closes on September 21.
Super Junior Member Shin Dong
Super Junior Member Shin Dong recently posted Selca pictures of himself on his minihompy revealing his new slimmer body. The updates caused alot of stir among fans. while some were excited for Shin Dong's Transformation some argued he had fallen into the trap of the idol ideal image and lost his old self.
However on a recent Super Junior Happy Performance, Shin Dong did not appear to be as skinny as his minihompy pictures. This leaves alot of fans wondering what had really happened behind closed doors.
Some Netizens are even going as a far as to claim Shin Dong Photoshopped his own pictures to look thinner.
However on a recent Super Junior Happy Performance, Shin Dong did not appear to be as skinny as his minihompy pictures. This leaves alot of fans wondering what had really happened behind closed doors.
Some Netizens are even going as a far as to claim Shin Dong Photoshopped his own pictures to look thinner.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Lee Seo-jin and Kim Jeong-eun modeled for Numero magazine!
The Lee Seo-jin and Kim Jeong-eun couple has modeled for Numero magazine!
The whole photoshoot has not been publicized yet, but here is the sneak preview of what styles they will be wearing.
The aura is somewhat mysterious and longing?
The whole photoshoot has not been publicized yet, but here is the sneak preview of what styles they will be wearing.
The aura is somewhat mysterious and longing?
DBSK's newly-leaked song "Hey (Don't Bring Me Down)"
DBSK's newly-leaked song, "Hey (Don't Bring Me Down)" is causing a frenzy for fangirls since it's been awhile since the boys have released anything in Korea. The song starts off good until we hit YooChun's part. His little "give it away" chant sounded very familiar... Then it hit, DBSK has ripped off the punk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Give It Away Now."
Arirang TV's Showbiz Extra featured SM TOWN LIVE
On Friday, September 19, 2008, Arirang TV's Showbiz Extra featured SM TOWN LIVE 08's first destination at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, South Korea with unseen footages, back stage scenes and official interviews of TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, The Grace, Girls' Generation, and BoA about the successful concert sponsored by Korea Tourism Organization.
This episode of Showbiz Extra will be aired 3 times today, Saturday September 20, 2008. The video of this episode (VOD) will be available online next week.
This episode of Showbiz Extra will be aired 3 times today, Saturday September 20, 2008. The video of this episode (VOD) will be available online next week.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Hong Kong Fall-Winter Fashion Show 2008 at Seibu
Bosco and Yoyo, as VIP status, participated in “Seibu, Hong Kong Fall-Winter Fashion Show 2008” yesterday with several fashion model to showcase about 40 sets of latest Fall-Winter fashion designs. Yoyo was the first to showcase and she nearly slipped and fell, luckily nothing bad happened. When it was time for Bosco to showcase, while walking, he took of his jacket and his muscular figure was showed just behind his open-chest singlet. Several saleswomen screamed in delight at his action and Bosco cannot resist laughing at that situation.
A Quarter Vaporized
After that incident, Bosco smiled and said his muscular figure was trained during the making of the Cantonese drama “Burning Flame III” as he lost 15 pounds after that. He replied: “But I am still not considered fit now. I have employed a personal trainer but as I am busy with dramas, that is why I did not trained much. If I got fit after training, I do not mind modeling even it is a swimwear show as I need to earn money for my family! (But do you need to ask anyone to do that?) Ask my company!” When mentioned on the recent “economy storm”, Bosco said that his owning has vaporized about a quarter or a third. Even though he did not buy insurance from AIA, he is confident of this company as Hongkong’s financial management is good. When he was asked about rumors about him signing up with East Asia Record for future album releases, he replied that he is still managing and drama still comes first for him. As for a singing career, it is better for it to develop naturally but he learns singing and dancing at a fixed intervals, mainly for stage performance.
Yoyo almost fell
Yoyo almost fell yesterday. She explained that the staff has paste some sticky tapes under her high heel shoes, which is not meant to be, that’s why she learned her lesson to check her shoes before going on to the stage. As for Bosco’s incident where several saleswomen screamed, Yoyo also felt that he had trained well and she had recommended Bosco to button on only a button for his open-chest singlet to expose his muscular figure at the backstage. Yoyo also mentioned that she will fly to Changchun to attend a jewelry show today as the pay is higher. She prepared a tube dress for the event but the local temperature has dropped till 10 degrees Celsius that night. As for the recent” economy storm”, Yoyo expressed that she is not experienced, that is why she did not bought any shares, she just played online game and she is not a AIA customer but even she has an insurance, she will not cancel it. She replied: “Hongkong citizens are a lot more fortunate than many other citizen even if there are losses occurs.”
A Quarter Vaporized
After that incident, Bosco smiled and said his muscular figure was trained during the making of the Cantonese drama “Burning Flame III” as he lost 15 pounds after that. He replied: “But I am still not considered fit now. I have employed a personal trainer but as I am busy with dramas, that is why I did not trained much. If I got fit after training, I do not mind modeling even it is a swimwear show as I need to earn money for my family! (But do you need to ask anyone to do that?) Ask my company!” When mentioned on the recent “economy storm”, Bosco said that his owning has vaporized about a quarter or a third. Even though he did not buy insurance from AIA, he is confident of this company as Hongkong’s financial management is good. When he was asked about rumors about him signing up with East Asia Record for future album releases, he replied that he is still managing and drama still comes first for him. As for a singing career, it is better for it to develop naturally but he learns singing and dancing at a fixed intervals, mainly for stage performance.
Yoyo almost fell
Yoyo almost fell yesterday. She explained that the staff has paste some sticky tapes under her high heel shoes, which is not meant to be, that’s why she learned her lesson to check her shoes before going on to the stage. As for Bosco’s incident where several saleswomen screamed, Yoyo also felt that he had trained well and she had recommended Bosco to button on only a button for his open-chest singlet to expose his muscular figure at the backstage. Yoyo also mentioned that she will fly to Changchun to attend a jewelry show today as the pay is higher. She prepared a tube dress for the event but the local temperature has dropped till 10 degrees Celsius that night. As for the recent” economy storm”, Yoyo expressed that she is not experienced, that is why she did not bought any shares, she just played online game and she is not a AIA customer but even she has an insurance, she will not cancel it. She replied: “Hongkong citizens are a lot more fortunate than many other citizen even if there are losses occurs.”
Pusan International Film Festival this year
Following her last drama, Strongest Chil Woo, actress Gu Hye-sun is now turning her attentions to her pet project: her directing debut.
The short film project written and directed by Gu is named The Cheerful Caretaker and deals with the sobering topic of euthanasia. Gu updated her personal mini-homepage on the 18th to show behind-the-scenes photos of the shooting, many showing her in action behind the camera.
The film was submitted to the Pusan International Film Festival this year, but failed to make the final cut. It also makes accomplishments by other actor-directors, like the multiple awards won by Yoo Ji-tae, seem that much more admirable.
The short film project written and directed by Gu is named The Cheerful Caretaker and deals with the sobering topic of euthanasia. Gu updated her personal mini-homepage on the 18th to show behind-the-scenes photos of the shooting, many showing her in action behind the camera.
The film was submitted to the Pusan International Film Festival this year, but failed to make the final cut. It also makes accomplishments by other actor-directors, like the multiple awards won by Yoo Ji-tae, seem that much more admirable.
Wonder Girls have departed to Los Angeles
The 5 member girl group Wonder Girls have departed to Los Angeles before they commence on their 3rd single “Nobody” promotional activities.
Wonder Girls will be in Los Angeles and New York from 16 - 25th September for a fan-signing event and a special performance for overseas Koreans at Flushing Meadows. While in America, they will practice the “Nobody” cheoreography with producer Park Jin Young and complete the last checks for their concepts.
The group have already started gaining widespread interest by uploading their concept photo to their homepage that displayed shimmering outfits and a 60-70’s Motown look. Also released by JYP Entertainment was a teaser clip that increased anticipation even more among fans. Already reactions have been hot, “There’s already a toxicity to it”, “I am anticipating the music and stage”, etc.
“More than ‘So Hot’, ‘Nobody’ has a larger retro feel to it, and the members’ images have also changed a lot. Even though the response was good for ‘So Hot’, we have the confidence that this time, there will be a bigger performance than that,” said JYPE representative Jeong Wook. The Wonder Girls will make their comeback on KBS “Music Bank” next week, 26th September.
Wonder Girls will be in Los Angeles and New York from 16 - 25th September for a fan-signing event and a special performance for overseas Koreans at Flushing Meadows. While in America, they will practice the “Nobody” cheoreography with producer Park Jin Young and complete the last checks for their concepts.
The group have already started gaining widespread interest by uploading their concept photo to their homepage that displayed shimmering outfits and a 60-70’s Motown look. Also released by JYP Entertainment was a teaser clip that increased anticipation even more among fans. Already reactions have been hot, “There’s already a toxicity to it”, “I am anticipating the music and stage”, etc.
“More than ‘So Hot’, ‘Nobody’ has a larger retro feel to it, and the members’ images have also changed a lot. Even though the response was good for ‘So Hot’, we have the confidence that this time, there will be a bigger performance than that,” said JYPE representative Jeong Wook. The Wonder Girls will make their comeback on KBS “Music Bank” next week, 26th September.
"Fragrant Rice" lyrics
If you have too many complaints towards this world
When you fall down you don't dare to continue walking forward
Why must people be so weak, depraved
I ask you to turn on the TV and see
How many people bravely try hard to continue walking for their life
Shouldn't we be content with what we have?
You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river
Smiling, the dreams when you were young, I know
Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country
Just go home
Go back to the happiness at the very start
Don't be so easy to give up, it's just like I say
For dreams you can't achieve, switch it for another and it'll be fine
Put some colour into your life, firstly paint the colour you like on love
Come on and smile, merit and fame aren't the goals
Let yourself be happy, this is what you call meaning
The paper airplane from my childhood, it's finally flown back to my hand now
That so called happiness, running barefoot in the fields chasing crickets and getting tired
Picking fruits without permission and getting scared from being stung by bees, who's sniggering?
I lean on the scarecrow while being blown by the wind while singing while sleeping
Oh oh, if the sunshine sprinkles on the road then I won't be afraid of being broken-hearted
You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river
Smiling, dreams when you were young, I know
Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country
Just go home
Go back to the happiness at the very start
When you fall down you don't dare to continue walking forward
Why must people be so weak, depraved
I ask you to turn on the TV and see
How many people bravely try hard to continue walking for their life
Shouldn't we be content with what we have?
You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river
Smiling, the dreams when you were young, I know
Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country
Just go home
Go back to the happiness at the very start
Don't be so easy to give up, it's just like I say
For dreams you can't achieve, switch it for another and it'll be fine
Put some colour into your life, firstly paint the colour you like on love
Come on and smile, merit and fame aren't the goals
Let yourself be happy, this is what you call meaning
The paper airplane from my childhood, it's finally flown back to my hand now
That so called happiness, running barefoot in the fields chasing crickets and getting tired
Picking fruits without permission and getting scared from being stung by bees, who's sniggering?
I lean on the scarecrow while being blown by the wind while singing while sleeping
Oh oh, if the sunshine sprinkles on the road then I won't be afraid of being broken-hearted
You should cherish everything even if you don't possess it
I still remember you said your home was the only castle, you continue to run with the fragrance of the rice and the flowing river
Smiling, dreams when you were young, I know
Don't cry, let the fireflies lead you to escape, the eternal dependence of the folk song in the country
Just go home
Go back to the happiness at the very start
Jay Chou latest song "Fragrant Rice"
Heavenly king Jay Chou has grown up! His latest song "Fragrant Rice" will have its worldwide premiere broadcast on the 22nd of September on "Only Want to Listen to Music Hit Fm Web", DJs who have heard the song expressed: "It's a very sincere song, it's worth recommending!" Jay Chou expressed that this song made him go back to the roots in terms of writing, he used the most simplest lyrics and music to convey the meaning of encouragement, in order for the song to be even closer to his original meaning, Jay Chou wrote the lyrics and melody for this song, this made his long term work partner smile and say: "He's fishing past the line again!" Having seen his good friends Will Liu and Devon Song both getting married, Jay Chou, who has a successful career, expressed that he didn't have any thoughts on getting married until 35, he's sticking to his original plan, he also smiled and answered: "I'll see how they get along now they've gotten married, then I'll think more about this question."
Even though he's good at writing music, but Jay Chou's ability to write lyrics are not bad at all, Jay Chou uses simple words to create imaginative worlds, in terms of melody he's also been very courageous, he's combined hip hop and folk music, the beginning folk guitar is especially pleasing for the ears. Jay Chou's also played around in arrangement, he added in cricket sounds at the beginning, and the beginning verse he sings: "If you have too many complaints towards this world, you won't dare to continue walking forward when you fall down, why must people be so weak, depraved..." He was questioning with a lot of power, it was like he was trying to force people to be aware, and ask themselves if they've long since replaced gratefulness of complaining, the idea the song is trying to convey is "to be content with what you have", Jay Chou expressed, the origin of the creation song was from when he watch a report on TV about a natural disaster, add to the fact that a lot of friends by his side are in difficult times, he was even more determined to have "Fragrant Rice" as the first plugged song, he expressed modestly: "I'm 30 after all, I want to give back to society while I still have some influence."
In this song, Jay Chou started from his experiences when he was young, he took everyone back to the country with fun lyrics, reliving the laughter from running in the fields and picking fruits, the carefree childhood, memories like these, Jay Chou said when he was young he really envied children living in the country, at that time there was a mango tree in front of his house, when he was practising the piano, he could see the neighbours climbing over the wall to steal some fruit, that was an interesting experience. He was naughty was he was young, he once caught a Mosquito fish in the gully but accidentally fell in, when he got back his mother teased him saying he only fell in because his head was too big and heavy, all these childhood memories and regrets have become Jay Chou's writing inspiration for this song.
Jay Chou, who is busy doing the post production for his album, has recently fallen in love with magic, besides showing off some tricks at Devon's wedding, he expressed his interest in magic is not below that of music, in order to learn more focused magic tricks, Jay Chou will go to San Chong with his two assistants to buy props, usually after work, even if it's early in the morning he'll go online to search about it, he'll practise on his own, when he meets masters of magic, he won't care about his identity as a heavenly king and will ask questions unashamed, when talking about the reason for such passion, Jay Chou smiled and replied: "Music and magic are both classified as a mysterious language!" Before he once did a trick with a red hearts card in front of Jiang Hui, he amazingly took away one heart from the card, he didn't forget to joke with romance and asked Jiang Hui: "You've taken something away from me!" Jinag Hui replied: "What?" Jay Chou smiled and said: "Because you've taken away my heart!" It made Jiang Hui so happy. Jay Chou stressed that not only can you increase your chances of meeting the opposite sex by learning magic but even if it's the same sex you can use it as an excuse to get closer.
Even though he's good at writing music, but Jay Chou's ability to write lyrics are not bad at all, Jay Chou uses simple words to create imaginative worlds, in terms of melody he's also been very courageous, he's combined hip hop and folk music, the beginning folk guitar is especially pleasing for the ears. Jay Chou's also played around in arrangement, he added in cricket sounds at the beginning, and the beginning verse he sings: "If you have too many complaints towards this world, you won't dare to continue walking forward when you fall down, why must people be so weak, depraved..." He was questioning with a lot of power, it was like he was trying to force people to be aware, and ask themselves if they've long since replaced gratefulness of complaining, the idea the song is trying to convey is "to be content with what you have", Jay Chou expressed, the origin of the creation song was from when he watch a report on TV about a natural disaster, add to the fact that a lot of friends by his side are in difficult times, he was even more determined to have "Fragrant Rice" as the first plugged song, he expressed modestly: "I'm 30 after all, I want to give back to society while I still have some influence."
In this song, Jay Chou started from his experiences when he was young, he took everyone back to the country with fun lyrics, reliving the laughter from running in the fields and picking fruits, the carefree childhood, memories like these, Jay Chou said when he was young he really envied children living in the country, at that time there was a mango tree in front of his house, when he was practising the piano, he could see the neighbours climbing over the wall to steal some fruit, that was an interesting experience. He was naughty was he was young, he once caught a Mosquito fish in the gully but accidentally fell in, when he got back his mother teased him saying he only fell in because his head was too big and heavy, all these childhood memories and regrets have become Jay Chou's writing inspiration for this song.
Jay Chou, who is busy doing the post production for his album, has recently fallen in love with magic, besides showing off some tricks at Devon's wedding, he expressed his interest in magic is not below that of music, in order to learn more focused magic tricks, Jay Chou will go to San Chong with his two assistants to buy props, usually after work, even if it's early in the morning he'll go online to search about it, he'll practise on his own, when he meets masters of magic, he won't care about his identity as a heavenly king and will ask questions unashamed, when talking about the reason for such passion, Jay Chou smiled and replied: "Music and magic are both classified as a mysterious language!" Before he once did a trick with a red hearts card in front of Jiang Hui, he amazingly took away one heart from the card, he didn't forget to joke with romance and asked Jiang Hui: "You've taken something away from me!" Jinag Hui replied: "What?" Jay Chou smiled and said: "Because you've taken away my heart!" It made Jiang Hui so happy. Jay Chou stressed that not only can you increase your chances of meeting the opposite sex by learning magic but even if it's the same sex you can use it as an excuse to get closer.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
MV teaser for Wonder Girls possible title track “Nobody”
The MV teaser for Wonder Girls possible title track “Nobody” from their fourth project was released just over a hour ago on JYP Entertainment YT. Well, it’s definitely not a poppy dance hit like “Tell Me” or “So Hot”. It’s more of a ballad song and heavy concentration on their vocals. Nobody but the Wonder Girls. Ye Eun and Sun Ye were incredible with the belting which usually do. JYP and Jae Bum of 2PM also makes an appearance.
And the mushroom wigs are part of the MV indeed.
And the mushroom wigs are part of the MV indeed.
“Page 198 of that man’s book” (그 남자의 책 198쪽)
Eugene and Lee Dong-wook star in a new film, “Page 198 of that man’s book” (그 남자의 책 198쪽).
The film follows the developing love story between a man named Juno (played by Lee Dong-wook) who rips out only page 198 from books and a librarian, Eun-soo (Eugene).
“Page 198 of that man’s book” will rip into theaters on October 23rd, 2008 in Korea.
The film follows the developing love story between a man named Juno (played by Lee Dong-wook) who rips out only page 198 from books and a librarian, Eun-soo (Eugene).
“Page 198 of that man’s book” will rip into theaters on October 23rd, 2008 in Korea.
[Seoul Drama Festival] will be on October 14th
Zheng Yuan Chang and Jimmy Lin are really messing up the [Korean trend]; they have squeeze themselves in 7th and 13th place respectably.
The 3rd [Seoul Drama Festival] will be on October 14th, the event organizer has already opened the poll to the public, so that they could [vote] for their most favorite male and female actors. At the moment, Yoon Eun Hye and Lee Jun Ki have each got 112,766 votes and 116,109 votes; leading in their own charts respectably. Zheng Yuan Chang and Jimmy Lin are also in the chart, both of them have stir up the [Taiwanese] trend; are especially adore by the Korean girls.
Seoul Drama Festival is organized by Korean Broadcasting System KBS. This year there are 33 countries, 152 series taking part in this festival. On the 4th September, the event organizer has started the poll at (http://tinyurl.com/4znt5z) and they are asking the Korean fans to vote for their [Favorite male and female actors], the charts are being categorized in Japanese Chart and Korean Chart. The poll will end on 5th October.
In the Korean series [Coffee Prince] Yoon Eun Hye has made a big sacrifice by disguising herself in men’s clothes, her lively acting has charmed all the Chinese, Japanese and Korean fans. Her popularity has bypass Nam Sang-mi, Song Yu Ri. She is currently leading both of the charts. Yoon Eun Hye said she is very happy that she is this well-accepted; next Friday will be her first time going to Japan to meet her fans, being highly anticipated.
Being famous in half of the globe because of Gokusen, Yuki Nakama is the only [Japanese girl] in the chart, by 2983 votes and currently taking 8th place in the Japanese Chart. Lee Jun Ki has relied on the Korean series [Time Between Dog and Wolf] to successfully changed into a manlier image; his popularity has been greater than before. He has comfortably throwing Gong Yoo, Kang Ji Hwan, Park Yong-ha at the back and currently taking the lead in both of the charts.
Zheng Yuan Chang and Jimmy Lin are really messing up the [Korean trend], each of them have used [They Kiss Again] and [My Lucky Star] as [counterattack] and have stir up the [Taiwanese trend]; Zheng Yuan Chang plus his high popularity has squeezed him into 7th place in the Korean Chart; while Jimmy Lin is currently on 13th place.
The 3rd [Seoul Drama Festival] will be on October 14th, the event organizer has already opened the poll to the public, so that they could [vote] for their most favorite male and female actors. At the moment, Yoon Eun Hye and Lee Jun Ki have each got 112,766 votes and 116,109 votes; leading in their own charts respectably. Zheng Yuan Chang and Jimmy Lin are also in the chart, both of them have stir up the [Taiwanese] trend; are especially adore by the Korean girls.
Seoul Drama Festival is organized by Korean Broadcasting System KBS. This year there are 33 countries, 152 series taking part in this festival. On the 4th September, the event organizer has started the poll at (http://tinyurl.com/4znt5z) and they are asking the Korean fans to vote for their [Favorite male and female actors], the charts are being categorized in Japanese Chart and Korean Chart. The poll will end on 5th October.
In the Korean series [Coffee Prince] Yoon Eun Hye has made a big sacrifice by disguising herself in men’s clothes, her lively acting has charmed all the Chinese, Japanese and Korean fans. Her popularity has bypass Nam Sang-mi, Song Yu Ri. She is currently leading both of the charts. Yoon Eun Hye said she is very happy that she is this well-accepted; next Friday will be her first time going to Japan to meet her fans, being highly anticipated.
Being famous in half of the globe because of Gokusen, Yuki Nakama is the only [Japanese girl] in the chart, by 2983 votes and currently taking 8th place in the Japanese Chart. Lee Jun Ki has relied on the Korean series [Time Between Dog and Wolf] to successfully changed into a manlier image; his popularity has been greater than before. He has comfortably throwing Gong Yoo, Kang Ji Hwan, Park Yong-ha at the back and currently taking the lead in both of the charts.
Zheng Yuan Chang and Jimmy Lin are really messing up the [Korean trend], each of them have used [They Kiss Again] and [My Lucky Star] as [counterattack] and have stir up the [Taiwanese trend]; Zheng Yuan Chang plus his high popularity has squeezed him into 7th place in the Korean Chart; while Jimmy Lin is currently on 13th place.
Silent Treatment during the Dream Concert
Although the X Treatment was not as attention stirring as the infamous Silent Treatment during the Dream Concert. many has been curious to know the reason behind the situation.
According to witnesses, they claimed SNSD were X-ed by other Fanclubs not because they were boycotted but actually the X were aimed at Tiffany Hwang only.
Before such event took place. no one had noticed but during an episode of SSGB (Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekso) on Mnet, Tiffany laughed when her co-host Kim Hyesung mentioned the tragic Earthquake that struck China.
According to angry Chinese viewers, they did not find it funny when Tiffany laughed.
Maybe it was a touchy topic of Chinese citizens who are still recovering from the disaster. but from the episode on they have decided to anti Tiffany. Since SNSD insisted they are "ONE" and even declared such unity Prior to the SM Town Live Shanghai concert, Antis formulated the X Black Ocean Plan during SNSD's Hey Mickey Performance.
According to witnesses, they claimed SNSD were X-ed by other Fanclubs not because they were boycotted but actually the X were aimed at Tiffany Hwang only.
Before such event took place. no one had noticed but during an episode of SSGB (Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekso) on Mnet, Tiffany laughed when her co-host Kim Hyesung mentioned the tragic Earthquake that struck China.
According to angry Chinese viewers, they did not find it funny when Tiffany laughed.
Maybe it was a touchy topic of Chinese citizens who are still recovering from the disaster. but from the episode on they have decided to anti Tiffany. Since SNSD insisted they are "ONE" and even declared such unity Prior to the SM Town Live Shanghai concert, Antis formulated the X Black Ocean Plan during SNSD's Hey Mickey Performance.
Seeya trio is fearlessly joining the upcoming K-pop wars
The Seeya trio is fearlessly joining the upcoming K-pop wars. Flirting with the “doll” concept, the three strong voices declared their comeback for October.
In hopes of standing out amongst the likes of Wonder Girls, Girls Generation, DBSK, etc, Seeya’s people hired Director Cha Eun Taek to produce their MV after his success with Lee Hyori’s “U Go Girl.”
Despite their strong vocals, the results of this battle remains to be seen.
Seeya’s third album hits the stores on October 2nd.
In hopes of standing out amongst the likes of Wonder Girls, Girls Generation, DBSK, etc, Seeya’s people hired Director Cha Eun Taek to produce their MV after his success with Lee Hyori’s “U Go Girl.”
Despite their strong vocals, the results of this battle remains to be seen.
Seeya’s third album hits the stores on October 2nd.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hyori and Ye Jin couldn’t even put up a fight
Lee Hyori’s accomplishments as a singer and Park Ye Jin’s successes as an actress were all thrown out the window when SNSD’s Tae yeon (19) showed up on the Chuseok special of the SBS variety show “Family Outing” and instantly became the center of attention.
With every smile, cute dance and song, she melted the hearts of every oppa on the show. Hyori and Ye Jin couldn’t even put up a fight and had to resort to making bitter remarks throughout the show.
With every smile, cute dance and song, she melted the hearts of every oppa on the show. Hyori and Ye Jin couldn’t even put up a fight and had to resort to making bitter remarks throughout the show.
Super Junior member Shin Dong reducing his body weight
The news of Super Junior member Shin Dong reducing his body weight by 16kg with dieting and vigorous dance training has become a hot topic among fans.
Shin Dong smashed the usual perception among critics that idol singers must be good-looking with his gift of the gab and a wide array of talent when he debuted as par of Super Junior. He posted a selca of himself on his Cyworld recently and when compared to his previous photos, you just can’t believe that you are looking at the same person. He looks totally like a different person. He has once again changed people’s perception of Shin Dong through this.
According to a SM Entertainment representative, “Shin Dong has been on a diet by himself in order to let fans see a different side of him. Besides controlling his food intake, he has also been losing a lot of weight from being on his MNet program ‘Dance Yong Hyung Dong Jae’. Shin Dong always have to keep dancing on the program and he has unknowingly lost a lot of weight through that.”
Shin Dong smashed the usual perception among critics that idol singers must be good-looking with his gift of the gab and a wide array of talent when he debuted as par of Super Junior. He posted a selca of himself on his Cyworld recently and when compared to his previous photos, you just can’t believe that you are looking at the same person. He looks totally like a different person. He has once again changed people’s perception of Shin Dong through this.
According to a SM Entertainment representative, “Shin Dong has been on a diet by himself in order to let fans see a different side of him. Besides controlling his food intake, he has also been losing a lot of weight from being on his MNet program ‘Dance Yong Hyung Dong Jae’. Shin Dong always have to keep dancing on the program and he has unknowingly lost a lot of weight through that.”
Kim Jong Kook will be appearing on SBS ‘Family Outing’
Singer Kim Jong Kook will be appearing on SBS ‘Family Outing’ end October.
It was said by one of the officials on 16th that Kim Jong Kook will be added to the existing groups of fixed family members of Lee Hyori, Yoo Jae Seok, Yoon Jong Shin, Kim Soo Ro, Lee Cheon Hee, Park Yae Jin and Daesung to the show from October.
Before he went for his military services, Kim Jong Kook was known for his participation on SBS XMan and KBS Happy Sunday corner. And now with news confirmed of his permanent participation on Family Outing, fans are having greater interests to it.
On the other hand, Yoon Eun Hye who was known to be a close partner to Kim Jong Kook on XMan will also be appearing on Family Outing as a form of congratulating Kim Jong Kook on his joining of the team.
Another reason why Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye will be appearing on Family Outing is that Jang Hyuk Jae the PD of XMan is in charge of Family Outing.
It was said by one of the officials on 16th that Kim Jong Kook will be added to the existing groups of fixed family members of Lee Hyori, Yoo Jae Seok, Yoon Jong Shin, Kim Soo Ro, Lee Cheon Hee, Park Yae Jin and Daesung to the show from October.
Before he went for his military services, Kim Jong Kook was known for his participation on SBS XMan and KBS Happy Sunday corner. And now with news confirmed of his permanent participation on Family Outing, fans are having greater interests to it.
On the other hand, Yoon Eun Hye who was known to be a close partner to Kim Jong Kook on XMan will also be appearing on Family Outing as a form of congratulating Kim Jong Kook on his joining of the team.
Another reason why Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye will be appearing on Family Outing is that Jang Hyuk Jae the PD of XMan is in charge of Family Outing.
Popular girl groups Wonder Girls
Popular girl groups Wonder Girls and So Nyeo Shi Dae might resume “rivalries” this October with both set for comebacks with their respective new albums.
The Wonder Girls are primed for the release of their mini-album at the end of September and make their comeback after the release of “So Hot” four months ago. Recording for their mini-album has been completed and the “leaked” photos of their new concept has heightened the curiosity of fans.
The countdown ticker on their official website which enables one to leave messages or best wishes for their comeback has also added interest. JYP Entertainment expressed, “The Wonder Girls will make their comeback this autumn with a new title song from their mini-album”, but refusing to entertain any other queries, preparing to keep things secret for now.
So Nyeo Shi Dae will make their comeback with a new album in October. According to SM Entertainment, “So Nyeo Shi Dae will release their new album sometime in October.” Barring a drama extension, YoonA will wrap up filming for KBS1TV “You Are My Destiny” drama in October and join up with the rest of her group members for the production of their new album and promotions.
The Wonder Girls are primed for the release of their mini-album at the end of September and make their comeback after the release of “So Hot” four months ago. Recording for their mini-album has been completed and the “leaked” photos of their new concept has heightened the curiosity of fans.
The countdown ticker on their official website which enables one to leave messages or best wishes for their comeback has also added interest. JYP Entertainment expressed, “The Wonder Girls will make their comeback this autumn with a new title song from their mini-album”, but refusing to entertain any other queries, preparing to keep things secret for now.
So Nyeo Shi Dae will make their comeback with a new album in October. According to SM Entertainment, “So Nyeo Shi Dae will release their new album sometime in October.” Barring a drama extension, YoonA will wrap up filming for KBS1TV “You Are My Destiny” drama in October and join up with the rest of her group members for the production of their new album and promotions.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Big Bang's song 'Heaven'
For two weeks in a row male dance group Big Bang was ranked first on a music program.
On KBS Music Bank's K-Chart, Big Bang's 'Haru Haru' the title song from their third mini album Stand Up ranked the number one spot.
In addition, Big Bang's song 'Heaven' occupied the fourth spot in the ranking.
Big Bang, Lee Hyori and Namolla Family competed for the number one spot.
On KBS Music Bank's K-Chart, Big Bang's 'Haru Haru' the title song from their third mini album Stand Up ranked the number one spot.
In addition, Big Bang's song 'Heaven' occupied the fourth spot in the ranking.
Big Bang, Lee Hyori and Namolla Family competed for the number one spot.
Wonder Girls spend the Korean holiday
Before their comeback, the popular girl group Wonder Girls has returned to their hometowns to spend the Korean holiday Chuseok with their families. They also prepared special presents for the JYP staff before they left.
Chuseok is a major harvest festival that is often compared to the western Thanksgiving. Koreans spend time paying respects to the family’s ancestors and sharing a feast of Korean traditional food that includes eating songpyeon.
Wonder Girls’ management company representatives stated, “On the morning of the 12th, the Wonder Girls gave Chuseok greetings along with presents to the staff, then left as scheduled to spend Chuseok at their parents’ home.”
The Wonder Girls presented gifts of branded cosmetics to the staff. “You could see the care they prepared the presents by giving men’s items to the male staff and women’s items to the female staff,” shared the representative.
Chuseok is a major harvest festival that is often compared to the western Thanksgiving. Koreans spend time paying respects to the family’s ancestors and sharing a feast of Korean traditional food that includes eating songpyeon.
Wonder Girls’ management company representatives stated, “On the morning of the 12th, the Wonder Girls gave Chuseok greetings along with presents to the staff, then left as scheduled to spend Chuseok at their parents’ home.”
The Wonder Girls presented gifts of branded cosmetics to the staff. “You could see the care they prepared the presents by giving men’s items to the male staff and women’s items to the female staff,” shared the representative.
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