Friday, July 30, 2010

Son DamBi release 2nd minialbum

Singer Son DamBi will continue her ‘DamBi fever’ to the rest of Asia.

According to Pledis, Son DamBi will be active in China and SEA in the later half of this year.

The Pledis representative said, “There has been many requests for Son DamBi to do promotions in various Asian countries. Recently, we have met up with some of the locals promoters to discuss about that. We will choose our promoters carefully and once that is done we will go ahead with her overseas activities.”

Even though Son DamBi has not done any overseas promotions since her debut, she had enjoyed high popularity in the region, especially in China. This is partly due to the song ‘Crazy’ which she released in September 2008 which was very well received by fans in the region.

Son DamBi’s appearances also carry both the Western and Eastern charms which made her a big attraction to promoters in the region.

Meanwhile, Son DamBi recently released her 2nd minialbum and she is currently promoting the title song ‘queen’.

Popular Wei Li An and his song have become popular

Until today, Weibird Wei Li An is still yet to make an appearance on a TV show yet he has become popular and his songs have become popular. In real life, as soon as Weibird has his hair unstyled and wear glasses, he immediately becomes an ordinary citizen. In fact, 3 times people mentioned that, "You have the same first and last name as that singer"; he revealed that currently his mode of transport is still the MTR, very pleased he added, "The feeling of being able to separate my work and personal life is fantastic."

In real life, Weibird who doesn't like to dress up too much, is a really ordinary citizen. One month after his album was released, there were 3 embarrassing occasions of "The greatest separation in the world, Weibird is standing in front of you but you still can't recognize him". The first time was when he was filling out paperwork for a new phone, when he gave the customer service personnel his details, they commented, "You have the same first and last name as that singer who just debuted." All he could do was awkwardly reply, "That's right."; later on when he went to the doctor and to the district office, he was again mistaken as someone who simply had the same name, causing Weibird to be unsure of whether he should find it funny or embarrassing.

On August 15, Weibird will return to perform at Riverside Live House, the place he first performed at 2 years ago and the tracklist will be entirely different to his September concert one. It will include songs he usually enjoys listening to and some of his own pieces that he's never performed before. Tickets were sold out within seconds but Weibird said, "It's okay, to those who couldn't buy tickets, you can still ask me to sign your CD that day after the concert."

Then on September 18 and 25, Weibird will be performing bigger concerts at Taipei TICC and Taichung Chung Hsing University respectively.

Patty Hou still single this year

Patty Hou has been engaged for over 6 months yet she will still be a single woman on this year's Chinese Valentine's Day. At yesterday's Charriol Chinese Valentine's new product launch, Patty revealed that the wedding had been scheduled for September in the Maldives but because some elderly family members had poor health, they have decided to postpone the wedding date to the end of the year, "This should be the last time I spend Valentine's Day as a single woman."

Even though Patty is "single", Charriol took into consideration that she will soon be someone's wife so for yesterday's Chinese Valentine's Day event, Charriol found little kids to accompany Patty. Her interactions with the little kids who were dressed up as Cupids were very natural and she even played kisses with them; Patty admitted that during these past few years, she has started to really love kids but after they get married, she wants to first enjoy life as a couple and isn't in a hurry to have kids.

Patty was originally going to hold her wedding in the Maldives and invite 100 guests. It is estimated that the wedding expenses as well as airfares, food and accommodation would be over $NT10 million but because her fiancee's grandmother and her own grandmother have had poor health recently, they cannot travel such a distance so the wedding has to be postponed.

Charriol's Chinese Valentine's new Forever Young range has a neutral style. The five chains represent true heart, trust, respect, commitment and forgiveness, while the type of steel itself represents [love] growing stronger over time. Patty likes to wear matching jewelry or clothing with her fiancee so Charriol gave her a pair of pendants and she happily said that she would convince her fiancee to wear them with her.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Weekly Top 10 Album

1. SMAP - We are SMAP! = 180373
2. YUI - HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN = 46287
3. JASMINE - GOLD = 24374
4. Nishino Kana - to LOVE = 24462
5. MONKEY MAJIK - MONKEY MAJIK BEST ~10 Years & Forever~ = 15057
6. Megumi Hayashibara - CHOICE = 11931
7. GACKT - THE ELEVENTH DAY ~SINGLE COLLECTION~ = 10706
8. AKB48 - SET LIST ~Greatest Songs~ Kanzen Ban = 10390
9. V.A. - Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Character Album Song'red' ~Famiglia~ = 8598
10. moumoon - SPARK = 8574

Weekly Top 10 Singles

1. Team dragon From AKB48 - Kokoro no Hane = 80128
2. the GazettE - SHIVER = 39811
3. Ketsumeishi - Ofutari Summer = 25956
4. Arashi - To Be Free = 13985
5. Ayumi Hamasaki - MOON / blossom = 12640
6. Megumi Hayashibara - Shuketsu no Sadame = 11528
7. Choshinsei - Evidence of Luv / Get Wild = 11132
8. Kaibutsukun (Kaibutsu Tarou) - Yukaitsukai Kaibutsukun = 9743
9. Minori Chihara - Freedom Dreamer = 9105
10. BoA - WOO WEEKEND = 8554

DVD release season 4 "House"

To promote the DVD release of season 4 of the popular U.S. medical drama series "House," marketers have teamed up with none other than the Father of Japanese manga. TV commercials and posters for the DVD feature "House" star Hugh Laurie (51) and manga physician Black Jack, one of the most popular creations of Tezuka Osamu (1928-89). It is the first ever collaboration between a Tezuka character and an overseas drama. The commercials will air from August 4.

Top 10 Sexiest women

After 5 years, Angel Locsin is named by FHM Philippines as the country’s sexiest woman again.

Almost 4 million votes were cast in a period of two and a half months (April 1 to June 15) and now, it’s official, Angel Locsin is FHM Philippines’ Sexiest Woman in the World for 2010.

The Imortal star received a total of 284,156 text and online votes. Last year’s leader, Cristine Reyes, came in second with 227,390 votes while kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera settled for third with 218,742 votes.

Marissa Miller, on the other hand, is adjudged the FHM global winner by the FHM International Network.

This year’s Top 10 are the following:

1. Angel Locsin
2. Cristine Reyes
3. Marian Rivera
4. Iwa Moto
5. Angelica Panganiban
6. Katrina Halili
7. Regine Velasquez
8. Valerie “Bangs” Garcia
9. Ehra Madrigal
10. Jackie Rice

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Johnny’s Jr.’s Toma Ikuta upcoming single

Johnny’s Jr.’s Toma Ikuta (25) will make his music video debut with TOKIO for their upcoming single “NaNaNa (太陽なんていらねぇ (Taiyo nante irane))”, it has been revealed yesterday reports Sanspo.com.

The music video will focus on Ikuta, who plays a man dumped by his girlfriend for being too unreliable, but is cheered on by TOKIO’s song to try and propose to her again. TOKIO members appear throughout the video, including group leader Shigeru Joshima (39) dressed in a pink bathrobe, and Taichi Kokubun (35) on a rope ladder hanging from the ceiling.

Ikuta has been reported to have said he was excited to have worked on this project.

“To me, TOKIO have been great big brothers for years.

“I’m really happy to be able to work with them in this way,” he said.

The popstar also said he was happy with the finished video.

“If you relax a little, it’s enough to grab your heart and make you cry,” he said.

SMAP new album

SMAP have become the third group in Japanese history to have No.1 albums in three different decades, reports Oricon and Sponichi Annex.

The group’s latest album “We are SMAP!”, which was released on July 21, made its debut on the Japanese charts at number one, having sold 180,000 records so far. Not only that, but it means SMAP have now had number one album records in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Other groups who have achieved such a record are the Southern All Stars (number ones in 1980s, 1990s, 2000s) and CHAGE and ASKA (number ones in 1980s, 1990s, 2000s).

It is the fifth consecutive SMAP album to go to number one, and is the group’s 11th number one since their debut in 1991. In a time where the life of a popstar is often short-lived, SMAP’s latest record has proven that they have been able to stand up to the challenge.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Leehom Wang upcoming album “18 Martial Arts”

Yesterday, Leehom Wang held a pre-order signing event for his upcoming album, “18 Martial Arts”, at Ximending. Heavy rain began to fall unexpectedly and two thousand fans at the event became impatient and rowdy and shouted their dissatisfaction toward the media journalists for interviewing Leehom for too long.

It’s been a year and a half since his last album, and “18 Martial Arts” is set to release on July 31st. Fans of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and other places came to show their support for the superstar, but they were all soaked in rain.

The event was originally scheduled to begin at 3pm. Leehom was ten minutes late, but he immediately performed his new single, “Firewood, Rice, Oil, Salt, Soy Sauce, Vinegar, Tea”, as he dashed on stage. The fans in the rain screamed in excitement upon seeing their idol. Leehom’s good friend, Vivian Hsu, who wrote the lyrics for his latest single, also specially flew back from Japan to show her support. She gave Leehom a high-heel shoe shaped telephone as a gift and laughed, “He always busies himself with his fans and music. I’m giving him this, hoping that he can soon find a woman that will care about him and cook good things for him to eat.”

During the interview time, thirty different media crowded the stage, and two journalists quarreled due to fighting for room. The organizers immediately tried to settle the fight, but not just the journalists were heated, the fans below the stage also grew impatient waiting for the media to finish interviewing Leehom. As the media blocked the fans’ view, the fans shouted angrily, “I can’t see!”, “Be considerate of those who are actually in the rain!” And some even shouted, “b*llsh*t!” The fans finally calmed down after Leehom, a little embarrassed, consoled, “It’ll (the interview) be done in another minute.”

Teen Top promoting song ‘Clap’

The producer of world-known pop star Justin Bieber meets with Korean idol group Teen Top.

Shin Hyuk, the producer of Justin Bieber, met with Teen Top. Shin Hyuk is the producer of Justin Bieber’s Billboard hit single ‘One Less Lonely Girl’ and he had met with Teen Top to help with the producing of their album.

Shin Hyuk said, “I got to know about Teen Top through American MTV and I’ve decided to do producing for this rookie band whose capabilities are already verified. After Justin Bieber, there are many stars who have proposed for me to do producing for them, but this is is the first time I’m doing album producing and it is for Teen Top.”

Shin Hyuk is known to have returned to Korea recently for the producing works of Teen Top’s album. And once the recordings are done, he will fly back to the States where he will do the mixing of the album under A-Rex Productions.

Meanwhile, Teen Top is promoting their debut song ‘Clap’.

Monday, July 26, 2010

News : A Pillowcase of Mystery II

Second week ratings of "A Pillowcase of Mystery II" continue to go up, average ratings 32 points, peaking 37 points. Bobby Au-Yeung once said if ratings reach 50 points, he would celebrate it by running nude. In yesterday's promotion event, producer Lam Chi Wah arranged Johnson Lee to disguise as mermaid Pauline to wish for 50 point ratings. Bobby was forced to appear in "nude." He wore a muscle shirt plus swim pants, appearing as "Hercules." He joked he felt embarrassed that everyone saw his whole body. He requested Jessica Hsuan to accompany him in running nude next time, wearing a tight suit to celebrate high ratings. Jessica expressed if ratings get better, she would show her career line and accompany Bobby to run nude.

Lately Bobby's good friend Michael To was photographed sunbathing with a bikini girl. Asked whether Michael is dating someone? Bobby said he doesn't know, but congratulated Michael and said Michael is most compatible with big boobs, he has taste. Earlier it was rumored Michael reunited with ex-wife? Bobby said they're both single now. He also hope Ah Bo (Michael's ex) can find her other half; she can't just live her life with only a dog.

Narsha is promoting her solo song ‘Bbi Ri Bba Bba’

Brown Eyed Girls GaIn will have her solo debut after member Narsha.

According to the group’s agency, “GaIn will start her solo album activities in September. And currently she is doing the preparations for the album.”

It is known that GaIn is currently collecting the songs to be included in her upcoming solo album. With Narsha’s success in her solo activities, the other members have also plans for their solo activities. And this Autumn, GaIn will release her solo album.

The rep told the press, “Even with her solo activities, it will not affect her on MBC We Got Married as part of Adam couple with Jo Kwon. She will also continue to do her best in WGM.”

Meanwhile, Narsha is promoting her solo song ‘Bbi Ri Bba Bba’.

Weekly Top 10 Album

1. YUI - HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN = 184592
2. AKB48 - SET LIST ~Greatest Songs~ Kanzen Ban = 67817
3. Nishino Kana - to LOVE = 36814
4. MONKEY MAJIK - MONKEY MAJIK BEST ~10 Years & Forever~ = 30595
5. V.A. - BEST HIT NARUTO = 20908
6. Kiyoshi Hikawa - HIKAWA KIYOSHI ENKA MEIKYOKU COLLECTION 12 ~SHAMISEN TABI GARASU~ = 15853
7. ORANGE RANGE - ALL the SINGLES = 14628
8. Yuzu - Yuzu no Moto = 13220
9. Hey! Say! JUMP - JUMP NO.1 = 12689
10. MINMI - MOTHER = 11640

Weekly Top 10 Singles

1. Ayumi Hamasaki - MOON / blossom = 70568
2. Arashi - To Be Free = 37107
3. Kyosuke Himuro - BANG THE BEAT / Safe and Sound = 28403
4. Kaibutsukun (Kaibutsu Tarou) - Yukaitsukai Kaibutsukun = 20855
5. BREAKERZ - Gekijo / hEaVeN = 17517
6. Berryz Kobo - Maji Bomber!! = 13958
7. SKE48 - Gomen ne Summer = 13856
8. Hexagon All Stars & Tsubasa - Bokura niwa Tsubasa ga Aru ~Ozora e~ = 13441
9. ryo (supercell) feat. Miku Hatsune / kz (livetune) feat. Miku Hatsune - Kocchi Muite Baby / Yellow = 13340
10. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Shamisen Tabigarasu = 11752

Idol drama "Sunny Happiness"

The Idol drama "Sunny Happiness" which wrapped up in Xia Men held its wrap-up party the day before, Mike Ho, Ning Chang and others who just returned to Taipei attended together, toasting happily. Following after "Happy Ever After", the Happiness trilogy collaboration between Mainland and Taiwan just wrapped up in Xiamen, the lead actors Mike Ho and Nin Chang just returned to Taipei and they immediately attended the wrap-up dinner, toasting to celebrate the joyous event.

In the drama, Mike Ho acted as a rich man who divorced once, and unknowingly had an eight year old son. Ning Chang acted as a orphan from orphanage. The two of them started their fairytale like love story from a 'fake marriage'. 'Xiaomei' Mike Ho who always appeared as the dreamlover image of young ladies acted as a divorced "Nanny-dad prince", Mike Ho expressed that it was indeed challenging. In the midst of acting, Mike Ho consulted people who were experienced parents for guidance, specially the parents of the child who acted as his son, admitting that it helped him greatly. He believed that this drama with a 'matured' plot would make people whom experience family, marriage or children understand the importance of cherishing people around you.

In reality, Mike Ho does not accept "having kids unwed, "having kids should be a decision after deep considerations and thoughts. When you really love someone, you will still consider to get married first." At the same time, he expresses that he hopes his spouse would not be from the ebiz, "I'm a person who's easily jealous, having relationship with a girl from the ebiz will cause many problems, thus, it's hard from me to put my heart with a girl from the ebiz." Regarding the standards for his girlfriend, he expresses that nobody would set a default standard, then you search from your girl-friends, but he hopes that his other partner can be considerate and understands him, also, he does not rejects a relationship with an older girl.

First new material as a reborn group

Girl group T-ara announced their first new material as a reborn group is coming in September.

On the 23rd, a Representative told Star News that, “With Ryu Hwayoung successfully joining in T-ara, a new album and new material will be released in September,” he said, “the reborn T-ara will also have a brand new concept, so fans should be expecting something new.”

T-ara has gained a new member recently. Ryu Hwayoung is from Gwanju and currently in high school. She’s 168cm tall and has a cute attractive appearance.

Ryu Hwayoung previously appeared in a beauty pageant this spring. Her twin sister, Ryu Hyoyoung will be debuting in the upcoming mixed nine-member group, co.ed, and has gained massive attention and big hopes.

Since joining T-ara, the internet for T-ara has almost doubled and fans are anxious for new material. There’s also been some negative attention with the leader switch from Eunjung to Boram, but fans will continue to support.

Meanwhile,, T-ara members are busy with their individual schedules. Jiyeon’s horror film “Death Bell 2″ premieres on the 28th. It’s also scheduled for Qri’s drama to air on August 7th on KBS 2TV marking her official debut as an actress.

Taeyang first solo concert

According to YG Entertainment, Big Bang member Taeyang will be holding his first solo concert on the fourth and fifth of September . The concert is titled “Solar” after his recent album, and will be held in Seoul’s Kyung Hee University.

The September 4th concert will admit audiences of all ages, while the 5th will only be open to audiences of ages 18 and over.

Tickets will go on sale on Gmarket starting on August 3rd.

Japanese film “Ooku”

Japanese film “Ooku” has just selected Arashi’s song “Dear Snow” to be the theme song for the film. This is not surprising due to the main actor in the film being Arashi’s own Ninomiya Kazunari, but is great news for Arashi fans nonetheless.

The film is about an alternate universe Japan in the Edo era where all of the male population is affected with a mysterious disease that forces the society to become matriarchal. Based on the manga of the same name, it draws upon aspects of gender role reversals to make a stunning semi-historical drama. Nino will be starring opposite female lead Kou Shibasaki.

At the present time no more details about “Dear Snow” being in the film are known. Arashi’s new album “Boku no Miteiru Fuukei” will be released on August 4th, but “Dear Snow” is not confirmed as a track on the album at this time.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Park JaeBum performing Korean music stage

Park JaeBum will be back performing on the Korean music stage after about a year for Korea’s first beach festival ‘Summer Week&T’.

JaeBum who is currently preparing for his entertainer comeback activities after signing up wit SidusHQ will be performing the song ‘Count On Me’ of his recent solo album coming 7th August for ‘Summer Week&T 2010′.

The solo album was released on 13th July and there has been great interests as to whether JaeBum will be performing the song on stage.

‘Summer Week&T 2010′ (www.summerweeknt.com) will also see the performances other artistes like Drunken Tiger, Yoon MiRae, DJ DOC, House Rulez, Supreme Team etc and will take place over 2 days on 6th and 7th August.

TVB new series "Female Boxing"

Today Liu Xian, Bosco Wong, Kenneth Ma and Fala Chen attended TVB new series blessing ceremony. She expressed that filming is quite difficult, she already felt miserable on the first fighting scene. Though she had no injuries, but she was still feeling pain all over her body. As an athlete, shouldn't she have good physical ability? She answered: "It's been a long time since I've done hardcore training because fighting scenes and training are not the same. The strength used is also different." Fala Chen also greatly praised that Liu Xian's fighting scenes are beautiful, plus she started out as an athlete, so she's able to handle difficult moments well.

Bosco Wong expressed that he'll participate in a sit-in protest against animal cruelty by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of Hong Kong. He reveals that lately he has been unhappy because he saw clips of how the AFCD catches stray dogs. The dogs were left bleeding and injured. Bosco said: "They didn't struggle nor did they attack back. The way they catch dogs is way over the line, they left the dogs bleeding. So online, a sit-in protest has been organized to take place on the 25th, if possible I really do hope to go support them."

Dave Wang retire after his upcoming concert

Singer Dave Wang revealed that he will retire after his upcoming concert tour during an appearance on a Hong Kong television programme on Sunday.

"I am calling it quits. Before I leave, I want to answer to my fans. I came into this industry using my music and I want to use my music to say goodbye to my fans and thank them.

"Don't worry! I, Dave Wang, am a man of my word. When I say I will go, I won't miss the industry and come back. I won't speak irresponsibly," said Wang confidently.

The 47-year-old singer went on to point out that he will go without make-up and would not have back up dancers or stage effects during this concert tour to focus purely on his singing.

"I want to break away from my usual style ... I want to present myself at my most natural," said Wang.

Wang's announcement comes just weeks after he hinted during a publicity that the concert tour, which kicks off on August 7 in Beijing, would be his swansong and remarked cryptically that the audience should hang on to their ticket stubs.

Wang got his first record deal in 1988 and is best known for singing hits like "A Game, A Dream" and "Do I Really Have Nothing" in the 80s and 90s.

Justin Lo new album

Yesterday Justin Lo held an autograph session for his new album. Although the Book Fair on the same day as his autograph session, he is not afraid that his autograph session will be affected. He said that he hopes to make a photo book of his own. Towards which part of his body he has the most confidence in? He said: "All parts. I will only do it one time, planning to have the entire world as the background. But I am only showing my lower body, not my stomach or head." Asked if he paid attention to the young models' photo books? He directly said that he wants to, but won't buy them, does he mean that looking at his girlfriend is already enough? He said: "Not enough! Men who says they don't like beautiful girls, then that's a lie. However, there are really a lot of photo books out there, even 'porkchops' are releasing photo books. I don't know what their names are, but they are really ugly."

Good friend Gary Cho releasing a book, did he help out? Justin said: "No, I wanted him to write about me, but I asked and he said no. I know he wrote about the incident that happened before, I will of course buy a copy to support him. (Rather support a friend then buy a photo book?) Photo books are all over the internet."

Se7en held a comeback party

On the 20th, Se7en held a comeback party at a club in Seoul, where afterwards, he met with news reporters where he discussed his juniors, Big Bang and 2NE1. He stated “Since within each group, each member has their own area and personality, they’re ensuring their survival.”, “They seem to express everything well, from their teamwork and musical personality, and fashion. As their senior, I’m really proud of them”, and laughed.

Yang Hyeonsuk, YG Entertainment representative who was also at the location had said “Big Bang and 2NE1 are really uncomfortable with Se7en.”, “When they were trainees, Se7en was a top star and on top of that had charisma to begin with. I’m most afraid of G-Dragon in this world but the person who G-Dragon is the most afraid of is Se7en.”

At one point, he was the YG magnae, but now he has become the eldest hyung – Se7en said “I feel good. Back then, I was busy while following people around, but now, there’s a lot of dongsaengs(younger close friends) following me around.”

“When I look at the newly set-up YG building, I feel different”, “If you take a look at YG and their building now, it has everything a celebrity will need, from their trainee days to when they start doing activities.” He bragged indirectly.

Also he stated, “In the US, there isn’t a building like this.”, “The building itself could stand in comparison, even if it were labeled ‘World’s Top Entertainment (Company)’. It fulfills all the needs of celebrities.”

He also added, “When I think about us back then, the YG of today has truly evolved.”

Meanwhile, on the 21st, Se7en will be releasing his new album ‘Digital Bounce’ and his title song ‘Better Together’, making his comeback to the idol world after 3 years and 8 months. For the comeback party on this day, 350 fans were invited and even 100 fans from Japan had spent it with him, attracting attention. At this party, Se7en had revealed his song ‘Better Together’ for the first time and received a lot of positive response, increasing anticipation for it in the future.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

SHINee’s 2nd album ‘Lucifer’

SHINee’s 2nd album ‘Lucifer’ goes up to the #1 spot on various on and offline music charts as soon as it was released.

The album title song ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on various music chart real time chart when it was released on 19th July. And on 20th July, the song is up #1 on various music site daily charts like Dosirak, Cyworld and Bugs. Apart from that the album is also #1 on the daily album sales chart on Hanteo site. All this points to the heated interests music fans have for SHINee’s comeback.

The MV to the song will be released on 20th July. And the boys will have their comeback stage performing ‘Lucifer’ on 23rd July on KBS Music Bank.

Faye Wong 2010 Tour

Already five years since she's been in the limelight, Faye Wong will be holding 10 shows in Beijing and Shanghai during October and November for her 'Faye Wong 2010 Tour'. Yesterday Faye held a press conference in Beijing to officially kick off her tour and attracted nearly 300 reporters [by invite only]. Faye appeared wearing sandals and stayed for 10 minutes. She did not accept any questions from the reporters. The organizers specially prepared an ice sculpture for her with the numbers '1888' carved into it to reflect the amount her ticket sales have generated. The total sales have reached $18,880,000 RMB (more than $2.5 million USD), making her truly a 'Legendary Queen'.

The press conference was initially scheduled to start at 3 p.m., however Faye did not appear until 3:45 p.m. Faye wore a classic British red and black sundress. Her sandals were see-through and she had dark polish on her toes. Faye's long hair was pulled back and she wore her wedding ring. Reporters began fervently taking photos as she made her appearance on stage. Originally walking at a leisurely pace, Faye was a little taken aback and appeared nervous.

Even though reporters waited a long time, they didn't appeared to be upset and were applauding as she made her way up. Faye was smiling ear to ear as she greeted everyone. "Hello and welcome to the press conference." Faye seemed a little stiff on stage and wasn't able to answer the MC's questions. She was probably out of practice being in the spotlight. When the MC asked her how she managed to sell out her tickets, and if she used any secret tactics? Faye answered, "I don't know! How could there be?"

Later on, Faye officially launched the start of her tour. She also warned fans to beware of counterfeits and reminded fans to check for the 3D security features on the tickets, which she demonstrated with a prop. At the same time, the organizers announced that Faye had broken the record for the highest amount of ticket sales in China, reaching $18,880,000 RMB. She is the only singer, holding three or more consecutive shows at a large scale stadium in China, to reach that amount.

There were many mainland reporters yelling for Faye at the press conference. Photos from Faye's past albums and concerts filled the entire hallway, turning it into a mini 'Walk of Fame'. Many took photos as a souvenir. It seems Faye is well received in China. Fans from around the world also recorded clips to wish Faye a successful concert run.

Faye's 10-day concert tour has achieved an astounding $18,880,000 in sales. The organizers requested Faye and her manager Katie Chan to pop open champagne bottles from the ice sculpture. However, Faye couldn't help but laugh as she was looking at the sculpture - "How could the numbers (1888) be so perfect?" The MC admitted that the actual numbers are beyond that, but 1888 is an auspicious number.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Known as the "Godfather of Music"

Known as the "Godfather of Music" Dai Si Chung and also known as the mentor to many famous celebrities including Leon Lai and Faye Wong suddenly collapsed in the bathroom of his house from a heart attack, yesterday afternoon. He was immediately rushed to the hospital to perform emergency surgery. During the time, his heart stopped twice and the situation was not pleasant. Dai Si Chung's holds a high status in the music scene, many famous singers are taught by him. Yesterday once the news broke out, several of his apprentices went to the hospital to visit him. Currently in Beijing, Leon Lai sent his assistant to get the details of the situation. His assistant expressed that Leon initially was to return to Hong Kong tomorrow, but now he's rushing back tonight to see his mentor. He also told us not to worry too much.

Alvina Kong, Steven Ma, Isabel Leung, and Lam Lei rushed to the hospital yesterday afternoon to visit Dai Si Chung and whispered many encouraging words in Dai's ears. It was said that Dai's condition is quite serious and the chances of waking up is small.

Dai's daughter Dai San Wai accompanied her father to the hospital and was surrounded by the media. She expressed: "At 2:20pm, my father was unconscious as home. At the time my mother went out, my other sister was not home. I was so scared, quickly called 999. When the medical personnel came, my father was still unconscious. At first we thought he got food poisoning, after getting to the hospital, the doctor said that his heartbeat was only 40 something per minute and needs immediate attention. Daddy's heart also stopped twice, eventually the doctor used electric shocks to bring him back. Doctor said that my dad had an acute heart attack, so needs to enter ICU for further treatment."

News : Beyond the Realm of Conscience

The evil empress Tavia Yeung in the drama [Beyond the Realm of Conscience], currently airing on TVBS at 8pm, came to Taiwan. In the drama, she was wicked enough to sit on Charmaine Sheh who was pregnant and caused her to miscarriage. Really evil indeed. Having been in the industry for 12 years, this was Tavia's first attempt on evil character which also boosted her popularity. Due to she went all out for this drama, colleague Moses Chan expressed, “She is insane, almost schizophrenic.”


[Beyond] has achieved high ratings in HK and the ratings in Taiwan increased 5 times too. Yesterday producer Mui Siu Ching came to publicize along with Tavia Yeung and Moses Chan. She revealed that Tavia requested for the evil role with a condition that the evil role must not die. Tavia graduated from the TVB artiste training class and started out from a calefare. Now she has finally made her way to fame in [Beyond]. Her role stands out from the rest of the casts and almost got the Best Actress award last year. In reality, Tavia is a gentle lady. However she got very tensed up during the filming of [Beyond] and had diarrhea that time.

Son DamBi #1 position

Son DamBi rises to the #1 position on music chart.

According to music portal site Dosirak, for the 3rd week of July, Son DamBi’s 3rd minialbum title song ‘Queen’ is up #1 on the chart, just 1 week after its release. Another song ‘Can’t U See’ off the minialbum is also up #7 on the chart.

The minialbum ‘Queen’ released on 8th July went up to realtime music charts at #1 position as soon as it was revealed. There was also overwhelming responses from fans and netizens on music download and streaming sites.

Meanwhile, miss A’s debut song ‘Bad Girl Good girl’ is up #2 on the chart while Narsha ‘Bba Ri Bba Bba’ is up #3 on the chart.

It seems that Son DamBi will create another summer dance song fever after her previous hits like ‘Crazy’ and ‘Saturday Night’.

Ah Sa's first Mandarin album

Organized by Guangdong FM 99.3 Radio Station, "M-Zone - Charlene Choi's Debut Mandarin Album 'Confidant' Party" was recently held in Guangzhou. In addition to Ah Sa Charlene Choi appearing in person bringing along her debut Mandarin album , singers Sherman Chung and Ken Hung were special guest performers at the concert.

Following the release of Ah Sa's first Mandarin album , the album has received praise and positive critiques. Ah Sa revealed that over 1 year was spent on preparing and recording the album, with Charlene personally greatly liking each song and with every song portraying her mood and frame of mind. Within the album, (Song audio) is a song Charlene has personally composed (Mandarin version of Charlene's ), Charlene is especially fond of the lyrics sung with emotion, "Because you loved therefore you are willing to part, because you are willing to part therefore there was worth (to the relationship)." As well another song she personally really likes is (MV), a song Charlene says is able to represent her thoughts and feelings. "People often say 'past events are like smoke' (they can easily be forgotten and detached from your life), but there are a lot of memories that are stored in my heart and mind." Another song, a leading fan-favourite entitled (Song audio) includes the English lyrics "Baby I know, maybe it's time for us both to let go" and ends with the Mandarin lyrics "I need to endure, I will endure." Speaking of this, it seems to suggest Charlene Choi and Ronald Cheng's previous relationship. Unforgettable past events are maturing experiences, just as Ah Sa treats love and relationships with a positive and courageous attitude for the future.

Furthermore, there have been rumors constantly flying around that after Charlene's contract with EEG soon expires, she may sign with Huayi Brothers, or start her own independent company, etc. During a press interview, Charlene Choi openly denied these rumors. She expressed that her contract with EEG Music is for 15 years; Ah Sa signed the contract when she was 17 years of age and the contract expires when she is 32. "Previously I felt that contract details were not suitable to be discussed publicly, so I have not spoken of it. But not saying it, there are more and more rumors." In regards to these false contract rumors, Charlene is quite helpless.

1st minialbum ‘Mr. Boogie’

Member Amber was not present for f(x)’s performance on MBC Music Core.

f(x) performed their followup hit from their 1st minialbum ‘Mr. Boogie’ on 17th July on MBC Music Core, after the promotions for their title song ‘NU ABO’ ended. However for the performance that day, only 4 f(x) members were present for the performance. It is revealed that Amber had injured her ankle and will not be able to carry out the choreography. With that, the girls will be putting up special stages as 4 members both on 17th and 18th July on the weekend music shows.

A SM Ent official said, “This is a small surprise event for fans. The girls will continue to greet fans through their individual activities.”

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Weekly Top 10 Album

1. Hey! Say! JUMP - JUMP NO.1 = 156118
2. Nana Mizuki - IMPACT EXCITER = 93364
3. Nishino Kana - to LOVE = 67697
4. TUBE - Surprise! = 33364
5. MINMI - MOTHER = 24559
6. Bank Band - Soushi Souai 3 = 21811
7. moumoon - SPARK = 19471
8. Kiyoshi Hikawa - HIKAWA KIYOSHI ENKA MEIKYOKU COLLECTION 12 ~SHAMISEN TABI GARASU~ = 17099
9. Yuko Hara - Harrado = 15897
10. HAN-KUN - VOICE MAGICIAN II ~SOUND of the CARIBBEAN~ = 14497

Weekly Top 10 Singles

1. Arashi - To Be Free = 425978
2. Kaibutsukun (Kaibutsu Tarou) - Yukaitsukai Kaibutsukun = 142802
3. SKE48 - Gomen ne Summer = 62078
4. Koda Kumi - Gossip Candy (Lollipop / Inside Fishbowl / Outside Fishbowl / For You) = 60027
5. DREAMS COME TRUE - Ikite Yuku nodesu = 34483
6. Sukima Switch - Ice Cream Syndrome = 16006
7. Kanjani8 - Wonderful World!! = 15343
8. DREAMS COME TRUE - Ne = 11503
9. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Shamisen Tabigarasu = 9789
10. Shota Shimizu - Goodbye = 9556

Box Office Week 28 Ranking

#1 - Triple Tap: 47 million (Starring Louis Koo, Daniel Wu, Charlene Choi, Li Bing Bing)
#2 - Knight and Day: 30 million (Starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz)
#3 - Journey to the West: 16 million (Starring Huang Yi, Zheng Xu, Liu Ye)
#4 - Toy Story 3: 12.5 million (Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack)
#5 - Flirting Scholar 2: 12 million (Starring Huang Xiao Ming, Jingchu Zhang, Richie Ren)
#6 - Welcome to Sha-ma Town: 7.5 million (Starring Hong Lei Sun, Lin Chiling, Lee Lichun)
#7 - Spacked Out: 5 million (Starring Liu Ye, Yuanyuan Gao, Xiaoran Li)
#8 - The Fantastic Water Babes: 4 million (Starring Gillian Chung, Alex Fong, Stephen Fung, Eva Huang)
#8 tied - CJ-7 2: 4 million (Starring Stephen Chow, Kitty Zhang, Lei Huang)
#10 - The Karate Kid: 3 million (Starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson)

"Norwegian Wood" movie

The live-action movie adaptation of Haruki Murakami's popular novel "Norwegian Wood" has actually received approval to use the original Beatles song of the same name as its theme song.

The song "Norwegian Wood," first recorded on the 1965 Beatles album "Rubber Soul," inspired the title of Murakami's novel when he published it in 1987. The song is a thematic element of the story, and the film will faithfully include it in multiple scenes. Although director Tran Anh Hung felt it was only natural to use "Norwegian Wood" as the movie's theme song, negotiations were still incomplete by the time filming wrapped up last August.

Apple Records, which owns the rights to the Beatles catalog, initially refused. The film's producer considered having another artist cover the song, but Hung insisted that the original should be used. His perseverance paid off, as he finally secured approval in December. Apple had a policy against using the Beatles' version of the song in a commercial work, but the company ultimately made an exception for the "Norwegian Wood" adaptation, reportedly taking into account the tremendous popularity of the Murakami novel. So far, it has been translated into 36 languages and has sold 10 million copies in Japan alone.

The last time a Beatles tune was the theme song for a Japanese film was nearly 30 years ago in 1981, when "Let It Be" was used in "Akuryou Tou."

The "Norwegian Wood" movie, which stars Kenichi Matsuyama (25) and Rinko Kikuchi (29), opens in theaters this December.

The Fantastic Water Babes premiere yesterday

Last night held its premiere, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) went to support good friend Gillian Chung (Ah Gil), arriving at the premiere 30 minutes before it ended. Ah Sa appeared as a secret guest surprising Ah Gil. Ah Sa said that the night before she had work, so initially she wouldn't have time to attend the premiere, but she knows this movie is very meaningful to Ah Gil, so after work she rushed over to the premiere. Ah Gil told Ah Sa that this movie is the portrays her life in the last few years, so as a partner Ah Sa must support her. Audience got right up when Ah Sa made her sudden appearance, Twins both gave each other a warm hug and took a group photo with male lead Alex Fong.

Ah Sa said that although she only saw the last 30 minutes of the movie, she was already touched, especially the parts where Ah Gil and Alex exchanged eye contact. They have great chemistry, and also the scene where Ah Gil looked down on Cheung Chau on the helicopter, was very romantic.

The United Nations hold a special concert

The United Nations will hold a special extra-large outdoor concert at Universal Studios in Osaka from July 23 - 25. The concert, known as "United Nations Friends - Asia Pacific Global Tolerance with Music 2010," will feature a number of popular Korean groups.

On the 23rd, 5-member popular girl group 4minute, 6-member idol group BEAST, the Japanese groups SPEED and AAA among others will perform.

A formal ceremony will be held on the 24th, and Korean stars Big Bang, Japanese singers Crystal Kay, Chemistry, Beni, and others will perform. On the last day, Korean group Choushinsei, Japanese groups Gospellers, Do As Infinity and others are scheduled.

The goal of the event is to carry the importance of peace through the universal language of music, and it is a festival that will attempt to unite the Japanese artists and the representative artists from other Asian countries with the audience.

This will be the third time this festival has been held.

Se7en's new album release next week

Korean singer Se7en, who will be making a comeback to the local music scene next week, has unveiled the tracklist from his new record on his official homepage (http://www.hello7.com).

According to a press release by agency YG Entertainment (YG) on Tuesday, the singer revealed the tracklist from his upcoming mini-album earlier this morning including a twenty-second teaser of the song "Digital Bounce," which features Big Bang member T.O.P.

The mini-album will be composed of seven tracks; "Intro - Reset", "Digital Bounce", "Better Together" (title track), "I'm Going Crazy", "Money Can't Buy Me Love", "Drips" and "Roller Coaster."

The new album was produced by YG's main record producer Teddy, who penned the title track, as well as other new producers recruited by the agency this year.

"It would not be an exaggeration to say that Se7en is making a new debut through this album and there will be big changes both musically and appearance-wise," explained an official at YG.

Se7en, whose real name is Choi Dong-wook, trained under YG Entertainment for four years before making his debut in 2003 with the album "Just Listen."

He became popular throughout Asia, releasing four full-length albums in Korea and seven singles in Japan. His last album release in Korea was in 2006, the fourth record "Se7olution."

In 2006, he went over to the U.S. to break into the global music scene and started collaborating with noted record producers such as Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. He has yet to achieve notable success there.

Se7en's new album will be released in Korea on July 21.

Love In Disguise premier on August

Even before the premiere of Wang Lee Hom's self directed and acted movie "Love In Disguise", the fans on Weibo has reached almost 17,000; fans are also highly anticipating the release of "Love In Disguise" pictorial book on the 21st, with the official website kicking off on the same day.

Currently Weibo fans for "Love In Disguise" has almost reached 17,000; this number is significantly high when compared to the Weibo figures for other Mainland movies. Director-cum-actor Wang Lee Hom will be holding a book signing on 31st July, starting the promotional activities for the movie. Towards the film's release during summer, Wang Lee Hom expressed confidently that while America has musical movies like "High School Musical", this (type of films) seldom appear among Chinese films so he believes that after the premiere of "Love In Disguise", the response from the audience would be good.

"Love In Disguise" revealed conceptual posters before the Shanghai Film Festival, but its official posters took a long time to be released. Director Wang Lee Hom was not only anxious at being unable to settle on the poster, he also nitpicked on the design of the poster. In his quest for perfection, the script was only confirmed after 53 versions, and 4 designers were asked to submit designs for the poster, proposing 25 posters with different styles with the official one finally released after numerous changes. The posters for "Love In Disguise" released today targets the different societies in Taiwan and Mainland China, designed for different ways of presentation.

"Love In Disguise" which will be premiering on 13th August, talks about a superstar Wang Lee Hom who despite seeming to be very successful in his entertainment career and having a smooth life, yet he feels empty and regret deep in his heart. Once, his nanny van (褓母車) hit a folk music student Crystal Liu Yi Fei, and the strange action of Liu Yi Fei not checking on her injuries first, but playing her guzheng, combined with the music flowing from the guzheng, caught the curiosity and favour of Wang Lee Hom. Immediately, he decided to slip into the conservatory with his good friend-cum-band partner Chen Han Dian, searching for Liu Yi Fei's "overtones" (絃外之音).

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

"The Incite Mill" at theater on October 16

Singer May'n (20) has been chosen to sing the theme song for the upcoming thriller "The Incite Mill." The tune is a rock number called "Shinjite Miru," a play on the movie's title (which is written in Japanese as "Inshite Miru"). This is her first movie theme song since changing her stage name from Mei Nakabayashi (her real name) to May'n.

"The Incite Mill," first announced in January, is a major movie project organized by talent agency Horipro. The film, which tells the story of a group of 10 people trapped and forced to participate in a "death game," is directed by horror filmmaker Hideo Nakata. It features several of Horipro's top stars, including Tatsuya Fujiwara (28), Haruka Ayase (25), and Satomi Ishihara (23).

May'n herself has also been part of Horipro ever since she won the music competition in the 2003 Horipro Talent Scout Caravan at the age of 13. Her big break came a couple years ago when she was selected as the singing voice of the character Sheryl Nome in the popular anime series "Macross Frontier."

"The Incite Mill" opens in theaters on October 16.

Fuyumi Sakamoto's New Album

Enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto's album "Love Songs ~Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru~" reached a major milestone this week. Since its release in October 2009, the album has sold a total of 202,000 copies. This makes Sakamoto the first female enka singer to have an album reach 200,000 in sales since Teresa Teng accomplished it in 1989.

Although there have been hit singles in the enka and kayokyoku genres in recent years, it is difficult for full albums to sell strongly, even when they include a popular song. In Sakamoto's case, her single "Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru" did significantly boost her album sales. Released in January 2009, the song initially charted outside the top ten. However, after Sakamoto's appearance at last year's Kohaku Uta Gassen and the song's increased usage on television, the single climbed to #3 on the weekly charts in April 2010. Along with it, the album, which initially ranked #75 in its first week last October, entered the top ten in April and peaked at #3 in May.

News : Jay Chou

Taiwanese prince of pop Jay Chou was in Tianjin, China recently for his upcoming concert when fans witnessed Jay going into a hospital. According to reports, Jay was visiting a sick patient, who is also an avid fan of his.

Jay's company originally arranged for a phone interview with the cancer-stricken child, but the star insisted on going down personally, giving the child a pleasant surprise.

Besides giving the child his autographed album, Jay also offered precious words of encouragement for the child: "Although you can't watch the concert in Tianjin, you can go and watch the others once you've recovered."

Jay also promised the child to invite him to the concert once his surgery is over.

This is not the first time the modest superstar had shown his delicate side.

Back in 2004, a female fan of Jay's was involved in a serious accident and doctors declared the girl in a vegetative state with no hope of recovering. However, the girl's mother found out that she responds to Jay's songs and miraculously, she woke up from her coma.

According to the girl's mother, Jay frequently comes to visit, but never speaks of it publicly: "Jay and his mother are both kind people; he was just like a big brother to her."

News : Ghost Writer

The 2 hour finale of TVB series , which aired this past Friday, garnered average ratings of 36 points (2.3 million viewers), peaking at 41 points (2.61 million viewers). The average ratings for the entire week (finale week) was 33 points, which is an increase of 3 points from previous weeks.

male lead Steven Ma is often viewed as TVB’s ‘General Fortune’ – even with his series being pitted against the World Cup, it was still able to garner high ratings. In reply to this, Steven laughed and indicated that he has a special ‘fated relationship’ with the World Cup – back in 2002, his series was also pitted against the World Cup that year and was still able to garner good ratings.

Asked if he would be celebrating with his girlfriend, Steven replied: “When I get good results at work, my family and friends are always happy for me. I will be treating the cast and crew to dinner though.” (Does this give you more confidence in the race for TV King at the awards ceremony?) “Every year, I hope that I am able to get recognition and possibly an award, but a lot of things are not up to me to decide.” Someone mentioned that perhaps Steven should consult with ‘Octopus Oracle Paul’ to see what his chances are for the award, to which Steven replied that it would only put added pressure, so he would rather not know the results ahead of time.

With a successful career now, Steven was asked when he will get married and start a family: “Getting married is a part of life. I will definitely get married, but the date has not been determined yet.”

Producer Leung Choi Yuen also publicly thanked the viewers and expressed that the series being able to achieve a 41 point rating given the challenge of going up against the World Cup was no easy feat – he feels that he has fulfilled his obligation.

As for the ratings for TVB’s other series that aired last week:

- The ratings for the sitcom increased by 2 points, averaging 25 points overall

- The ratings for also increased by 2 points, averaging 31 points overall

On a different note, the re-broadcast of TVB’s series from 1998 in the midnight timeslot was able to garner an average 5 point rating for its 3 hour finale on Saturday.

Stephen Chan hosting new radio program

Currently not working for TVB, originally Stephen Chan is set to host new radio program《生死之交.陳志雲》on the 18th on Commercial Radio. He even invited Connie Chan Po Chu as guest for his first episode. However, the program is suddenly put on hold indefinitely. It's know because Stephen is still TVB's employee, hosting for Commercial Radio is working for two companies, TVB has to stop this attempt! But another saying is related to ICAC. TVB's external affairs director Tseng Shin Ming replied: "Mr. Chan notified TVB earlier that he would do this program. TVB's reply to him is it's not suitable at the moment." Commercial Radio released a statement yesterday, saying due to Stephen Chan's personal reason, the program would delay the broadcast.

In addition, Amigo Chui went back to TV city yesterday to host "The Scoop." Currently 130lbs, Amigo lost 15lbs compared to before. He frankly said he has mixed feelings of resuming work. If in the future he has a chance to report Elizabeth Kwong's news, he won't be embarrassed. This time returning to TVB, he didn't meet with high executives to talk about other jobs. He would host "The Scoop" for a day every week temporarily and he hopes to film TV series. As for Stephen's program is put on hold, Amigo said he doesn't know too much about it.

"Dong Cheng Wei" release new album

Rock band "Dong Cheng Wei" have been lying low for 5 years but yesterday they finally released their new "Dong Cheng Wei Mini Album". Their good friend and former bandmate Jiro Wang also came to support them, he not only used his own money to buy 200 copies of the album but also gave them 4 big radishes to bring them good luck and successful start. The members were all very touched and carried him like a newlywed bride.

Dong Cheng Wei is a rock band consisting of 4 members: lead vocalist Jie (also rhythm guitarist), leader Xiu (guitarist), bass guitarist Deng and drummer Meng. They have waited 5 years to release this album and expressed, "We've waited a long time for this day, it's really corny for men to say sensitive words but we really appreciate this opportunity and we hope that more people will listen to our music now that our album is released."

All four members of Dong Cheng Wei acted in idol dramas "K.O. One" and "The X-Family", their loyal fans span across all of Taiwan and Hong Kong; yesterday they held an event at XiMenDing for their album release, all four members carried a "chewing gum prop box" but they were really selling their new album, leader Xiu said, "All long as we can sell our album using legal methods we are willing to go for it." They managed to attract 500 fans to come and support them, at once the albums were sold out and they had to rush to other stores to get more stock.

Of course, their good friend Jiro Wang had to come to witness this moment, he specially got some free time off work and carried 4 radishes to the location and when everyone looked confused, Da Dong laughed saying, "I thought about it for a really long time, I can't just give you guys cash so I've decided to give Dong Cheng Wei these radishes for good luck, I hope that the album is a success and you make lots of sales." "Dong Cheng Wei Mini Album" was released yesterday.

Mr. Hong Kong 2010 on August 21

Mr. Hong Kong 2010 would be held in August 21. TVB picked 10 Mr. HK contestants from 29 people who came to interview. Yesterday the 10 contestants were arranged to meet with TVB's high executives. But the quality among the contestants varied. Sam, who has many pimples on his face successfully made into the next round, and is supported by Ho Lai Chun, who said it's easy to get rid of acne. TVB would also increase production fee, providing 3D effect for viewers to enjoy Mr. HK contestants in swimwear and getting wet. It would even arrange viewers to enjoy the 3D effect in theaters and mall.

During interviewing, "sunshine Eric Suen" Angus Yip and Mr. Asia 2005 runner-up William Chak made into round of 10 successfully. Specially tanned himself, Angus seems more sunshine than before. Although photos of him taking off his shirt are exposed from Facebook, but he said he hasn't delete his account yet. William is said he looks like Michael Miu. Asked whether he is confident in winning? He said: "Depends on fate, no much confidence." When requested to pose a Michael Miu pose to take pictures, he said embarrassingly: "Don't play me lar!"

The youngest contestant (18 years old) Argus seemed reserved. He doesn't know how to pose and black-faced because he doesn't know what to do. In contrast, 20-year-old Michael from Vancouver changed a lot compared to last time during interview. Besides answering all questions, he also gave reporters an Edison-style smile. Lee Yin Gong from Malaysia tried to win good impression from female reporters with his electrified eyes.

Ho Lai Chun expressed the reason why there are only 10 Mr. Hong Kong contestants is because they won't divide them into youth and maturity groups anymore. Age ranges from 18 to 35 years old. Besides looking at their looks, they would also stress on performance, so that's why among the contestants there are performers from Mainland TV station and gym teachers. Many also have fundamentals in kungfu. Several of them even know wing-chun.

Faye Wong 2010 Concert

Five years since her last concert, Faye Wong will be returning to the stage for 10 shows in Beijing and Shanghai as part of her 'Faye Wong 2010 Concert'. Promotional posters for her concerts were released yesterday. The organizers also announced ticket prices. While the most expensive tickets are going for $2,500 RMB in Beijing, that hasn't deterred Faye fans from purchasing tickets. In fact, all the tickets were sold out in 10 minutes!

Making her comeback this October, Faye will be holding concerts at the Wukesong Culture and Sports Center in Beijing and at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center in Shanghai for a total of 10 shows. Her Beijing concert dates are October 29-31 and November 5-6; Shanghai dates are November 19-20 and November 26-28. Ticket prices were announced yesterday, with the most expensive selling for $2,500 RMB, while the cheapest is at $300 RMB. Prices in the middle fall within four categories of $500, $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 RMB. Ticket prices are more reasonable than what was earlier speculated. Many believed tickets would cost an average of $1,000 RMB.

Tickets for her Beijing shows began selling yesterday. Once the news broke out, Faye fans immediately flooded the phone lines. The $2,500 and $300 RMB tickets were sold out in 10 minutes. Based on the experience, the ticketing agency has promised to double the staff on hand to handle tickets sales for Faye's Shanghai concerts.

As well, the official promotional poster was released yesterday. Faye appears wearing a headpiece made from yellow feathers, resembling a hawk. She also wears a red poncho. Her style is very unique and avant garde. TiTi Kwan, who is Faye's image consultant, says the look is inspired by Qi Baishi's painting, Morning Glory. The poster is very simple and direct and shows off Faye's inner personality. While the poster is very captivating, Faye hopes that concert goers will not be focusing their attention on the stage design or the artistry. "I feel like I need to emphasize what's important. Music will be the main focus. The costumes or the stage design will not be the selling point. It won't be good if it's too over the top! I want to create something that can last for one or two shows. We don't necessarily have to make money from this. It will be a simple concert. Everyone coming will be expecting to hear music. It won't be fancy, maybe I won't even have make up on!" From the song selection to the stage setup, Faye has taken part in all the preparations for her upcoming shows. Faye expressed that she has prepared a selection of classics to sing, including 'Wishing We Last Forever, 'Red Bean', 'I'm Willing', as well as new songs like 'Legend' and 'You Lan Cao'.

It has been reported that Faye will be earning $6,500,000 RMB from the concerts. Faye will be donating $500,000 to the Smile Angel Foundation, which was established by her and her husband, Li Yapeng, to help kids suffering from cleft palate. The organizers have stated they will target fraud and prevent scalpers from inflating the ticket prices to protect the best interests of the fans.

Moon Geun-young at theater next month

Actress Moon Geun-young will make her theatrical debut next month. Entertainment group Aga Company announced that Moon will star in the play "Closer" at the Art One Theater in Seoul from early August.

"Closer" examines the issue of communication in love and relationships through the intertwined romantic relationships of four men and women. Written by English playwright Patrick Marber, it premiered in London in 1997 and has been performed in over 100 cities worldwide. In 2004 it was made into a film starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen.

Moon will play Alice, the role performed by Portman in the movie. Aga Company said, "Moon signed on as she was attracted to the role of Alice after watching the film and play."

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Rock band X Japan releasing new album

Rock band X Japan held an urgent press conference on Thursday to announce a few pieces of news, including their first North American tour and a new album.

It has already been known since January that X Japan will be performing at the Lollapalooza rock festival in Chicago, which is taking place August 6-8. In addition, they were announced as special guests at the upcoming Otakon 2010 convention in Baltimore (July 30-August 1), where they will perform a short acoustic set. However, the band plans to launch a full tour across North America starting on October 1.

The North American tour is connected to the band's planned world tour, which was scheduled last year but had to be postponed due to various circumstances. X Japan is resuming their world tour plans, starting with domestic performances at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on August 14 and 15.

X Japan stated that their North American tour will start in California on October 1. It is said that more than 10 cities will be covered, including Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Boston.

Coinciding with their tour, the band is planning to release a new album this fall, their first in 14 years. It will be released simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. The album will contain about 10 songs, including "Jade," "ART OF LIFE," and English versions of "Tears" and "Rusty Nail." It is also said that "Jade" will be released as their first U.S. single.

Group SMAP new releases album

Popular Johnny's group SMAP have some new releases scheduled for the upcoming months, including a new album and single.

The first release, titled We are SMAP! is a two-disc album, scheduled for release on July 21st. It will include songs composed by Daniel Powter, Joe Hisaishi, RIP SLYME, Toshinobu Kubota, Noriyuki Makihara, LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, Sakanaction, Sotaiseiriron and more. The first press editions will come with an extra bonus, though details of this are yet to be confirmed.

Shortly after this, on August 4th, SMAP will release the single This is love, composed by LOVE PSYCHEDELICO. It will be available in a regular CD-only edition and two limited editions, both of which will feature a serial number on the jacket, starting from 000001. Both the limited editions, known as SS and SB editions, will have different coupling tracks and will come with a DVD. While the exact contents of the DVD is not certain, it is known that the contents will differ between the SS and SB versions.

Se7en’s new album on 21st july

The countdown for singer Se7en’s singer comeback in Korea after 3 years has begun!

According to YG Entertainment, Se7en will be releasing his new album on 21st July. This was revealed through a phone interview with a representative of YG Entertainment where he said, “There are no changes to the plan for Se7en’s new album to be released on 21st July. The preparation works for the comeback are in the last stage.”

With that, fans will be able to see Se7en on the Korean music stage after 3 years since his last album ‘Se7olution’ in November 2006. Ahead of the minialbum release, a song will be revealed beforehand at the same time.

SHINee new album on 19th july

SHINee is set to release their 2nd full length album on 19th July.

The group last released their 3rd minialbum ’2009, Year Of Us’ on 19th October 2009. And from 8th July, SM Entertainment will be releasing concept photos from the album all the way till 12th July on the group’s official homepage.

SHINee is set for their comeback stage on 16th July on KBS Music Bank.


In addition, SHINee member MinHo is said to have injured himself in the midst of filming for KBS Dream Team Season 2. This was during a filming on 7th July and MinHo had hurt his calves in the midst of filming.

And on 8th July, he was sent for treatment and health examination to see if there are any hidden injuries.

Weekly Top 10 Album

1. Kana Nishino - to LOVE = 112724
2. Bank Band - Soushi Souai 3 = 86840
3. Tohoshinki - COMPLETE ~SINGLE A-SIDE COLLECTION~ = 83798
4. Tohoshinki - SINGLE B-SIDE COLLECTION = 83000
5. the HIATUS - ANOMALY = 55919
6. Girls Dead Monster - Keep The Beats! = 51533
7. Acid Black Cherry - Recreation 2 = 30140
8. Yuko Hara - Harrado = 28600
9. Shibasaki Kou - Love & Ballad Selection = 24901
10. Noriyuki Makihara - Fuan no Naka ni Te wo Tsukkonde = 21695

Weekly Top 10 Singles

1. Kanjani8 - Wonderful World!! = 245064
2. RADWIMPS - Manifesto = 58237
3. RADWIMPS - Keitaidenwa = 57710
4. Watari Roka Hashiri Tai - Sesun no FLag = 39552
5. DREAMS COME TRUE - Ne = 33065
6. Koshi Inaba - Okay = 16114
7. SuG - Koakuma Sparkling = 9846
8. Sokichi Narumi - Nobody's Perfect = 7843
9. Kaela Kimura - Ring a Ding Dong = 5680
10. RIPSLYME - Mata Au Hi Made 2010 ~Tomita Ryu~ = 5303

New album "Battling Bach"

Today Nan Quan Mama held a press conference for the release of their new album "Battling Bach". Yuhao's father came dressed as Bach to have a "Yin and Yang piano battle" with his son while Patty Hou, Jay Chou, Nicky Lee, Jaycee Chan and other showbiz friends also made a special clip showing their support for the duo. When asked about the Double J collaboration [at Jay Chou's concert], Yuhao and Devon were not surprised at all because before the performance Devon had already spoiled it, sending a text to Jay saying, "If you think Double J collaboration will be a shock, then I wanna say... I think it's just okay."

For the new album "Battling Bach" Devon's 10-month-old daughter was included in the photoshoot but he didn't dare let her be in the MV because Devon was afraid that his acting as a devil must scare his daughter; furthermore Devon revealed that he likes to smell his daughter's diaper causing his wife to say he's crazy. When asked whether he anticipates his daughter becoming "female version of Xiao Xiao Bin", Devon replied that he hopes she can have a happy childhood so currently he is just collecting information for her future education.

Also, Yuhao's father who dressed up as Bach really likes to steal the spotlight, Yuhao explained that it's because when they were filming "Pandaman", Jay saw a photo of Bach and said, "Aiyo, how come he looks so much like your father." So in accordance with the name of their album, Yuhao asked his father to dress up as Bach and they had a battle of piano-playing skills. Yuhao said that when his father was young, he was an outstanding musician but because of the situation of his family, he had to give up his dream so Yuhao hopes that he can help his father fulfill his dream.

Seeing Devon happily married, Yuhao said that he doesn't want to get married but hopes to have children, he smiled saying he'd like to adopt Devon's daughter; Devon then revealed, "Yuhao likes Dou Hua Mei (豆花妹)." This cause Yuhao to shyly say he likes innocent, pure girls. Nan Quan Mama's new album "Battling Bach" was released today.

Eason Chan concert on August 23rd

Yesterday Eason Chan attended a Metro radio press conference and announced that he'll be holding a concert with Tanya Chua and Jane Zhang on August 23rd. As the two beauties did not attend, Eason was only able to hug their cardboard photos. He laughed and said that Jane is getting prettier and prettier, comparing her now to her debut, she's like two different people. He also reveals that Jane will be performing with her band members, so she'll appear first at the concert, does this mean that they don't have any stage time together? Eason said: "We have a duet. Jane and I have met in Taiwan and chatted, so we'll have more chances to work together. She does not mind using our Hong Kong bands either! When singing with Jane, I will use her band, so doesn't matter."

After completing his world tour concert, Eason joked that his recent jobs are just watching the World Cup and playing soccer with famous teams, so busy! He said: "Germany defeated England, I got so angry I almost ripped my soccer shirt. I really want to sell the two German cars I have at home!" Tomorrow night, is the World Cup runner up match, Eason still has not decided to watch that or Big Four's Macau concert. TV ratings continues to drop, does he feel that its related to the royalty issues with the Big 4 record companies, that their singers can't appear on the show? He said that the question is too sensitive, cannot respond, but he does feel change of style, into old classics music program is a good idea. He said: "Changes to some things will give some new hope. Actually, they didn't hire me to be the production director, if I was in this position, the music industry would have a huge change, haha!"

Raymond Lam concert this month , July

Raymond Lam will be holding his second concert this month (July). Yesterday when he was shooting for the concert theme song , he announced that another show is added for July 27th, making a total of 4 shows. Raymond expressed that they owes over 1,000 tickets, so it's necessary to add another show. He said: "Every night I will invite the most enthusiastic female fan to go on stage and may have some body contact." It was said that a chaos might happen among fans, Raymond said: "I don't expect that, cannot interfere with my singing."

TVB Executive Virgina Lok expressed that TVB never planned to make Raymond and Leo fight for the "Most Popular Male Singer Award". She said: "Raymond is a little boy, there are many things he still has to learn, cannot compare him with the Big Brother of the music industry." She expressed that Raymond has to film series, so only next year can they consider opening a part 2 for his concert.

Speaking of yesterday's TVB broadcast of the World Cup match with an additional commentary third channel added, Foreign Affairs Director (Tsang Sing Ming) expressed that the results are getting better: "One viewer called and asked if the match will be broadcast on TVB Jade channel. The only problem with online broadcasting is the time difference, hopefully the finals can be improved." Asked if iCable negotiated with TVB? Mr. Tsang said: "No, the voice does not involve copyright."

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Top three hottest male celebrities

Jang Dong-gun, Won Bin, and Bae Yong-joon are Korea's top three hottest male celebrities, according to CNN's Asian website CNNGO. The website featured a list of "Korea's 20 hottest male celebs."

Joo Jin-mo was a surprising fourth over more popular stars Zo In-sung (fifth), So Ji-sub (ninth), Rain (10th) and Lee Min-ho (12th).

Ha Jung-woo, who came in 20th, was introduced as an "action star," while 48-year-old veteran actor Choi Min-sik made the list at 17th place.

Also on the list were Lee Jun-ki, Daniel Henney, Denis Oh, Yoon Sang-hyun, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, Jang Keun-suk, Lee Seung-gi, Song Seung-hun and Kwon Sang-woo.

iCable won World Cup 2010

iCable won World Cup 2010's broadcast rights, leaving TVB and ATV "no broadcast at all". However, for the opening match, semi finals and the finals, iCable offered a 1 dollar nominal fee (token value) broadcast contract with the two stations TVB and ATV, but require the signals of the entire broadcast to be provided by iCable, including the soccer talk footage and advertisements. TVB and ATV made arrangements for high definition broadcast. Also, TVB plans to join the optional voice commentary channel, letting viewers choose.

Yesterday TVB confirmed that tomorrow morning during the semi-finals, they will add the optional voice commentary. TVB Foreign Affairs Director (Tsang Sing Ming) expressed that TVB is a responsible television station, they will definitely follow all the contract terms, allow the broadcast to be strictly on iCable's signals. The optional third channel is to improve the service and to the interest of viewers. Viewers are allowed to choose what to watch, it is still within the contract terms. As for iCable can interrupt the signals during the broadcast on TVB, TVB is completely passive about it. Tsang Sing Ming expressed that TVB is just trying to give more benefits to viewers and that justice is in the people's hearts.

iCable's World Cup Preparatory Manager (Tsang Jin Jeung) expressed that so far TVB has not discussed or requested adding the optional channel with iCable. Before iCable understood that some viewers may not have installed cable yet, so they decided to do the 1 dollar nominal fee broadcast contract with TVB & ATV. ATV already signed the contract, the terms required that they cannot change iCable's signals, needs to be a genuine broadcast. If there is a change, there will be an interruption in the broadcast. Mr. Tsang felt that if TVB has their own way of doing things (adding the third channel), then that is not respecting the contract terms. These are the little tricks that iCable will closely monitor. He said: "Can't watch on TVB, then there's always ATV."

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Gigi leung - 怕寂寞的貓

TrackList:
CD
1/ HOW I WISH
2/ 厚愛
3/ 岸處風光
4/ 記得不記得
5/ 夏花秋葉
6/ 女兒雄
7/ 鄰家躲貓貓
8/ 和平散去
9/ 一刻擁友
10/ 畫出彩虹
11/ 夏一秒

Gigi leung new album

Haven't released a Cantonese album in 3 years, Gigi Leung recently came back with a new album "A Cat Fears Loneliness - 怕寂寞的貓" with a whole new image. For the album poster, she modeled a cat's untamed beauty and appeared like Cat Woman and will also show off her 43 inch legs. Gigi expressed that many people thinks cats are arrogant, but actually cats do have their passionate and afraid of loneliness side: "Actually every one has been misunderstood before, or may misunderstood someone else. Stereotypes are everywhere, interactions between people are distant. This time, I want to use music to allow audience to understand my music and my true self." Gigi's new album is a production by many different musicians, including Lin Xi, Hanjin Tan, G.E.M Tang and Adrian Chow. She expressed that when people grow older, experience more, they have a different view on life.

Ken Hung planning to open Beauty Saloon

Ken Hung attended the "Occupational Safety Power All" event and revealed he's actively saving money to open a beauty saloon, working hard to fulfill his dream. He said: "Because I feel that making money from women is easy. I don't mind personally doing facial for girls." However, he exposed that one time he was out all night and one girl who was drunk put her arm on his shoulder, he greatly resisted: "I don't want to be a young pretty boy, hope to make more money to take care of my future wife."

Taeyang at SBS ‘Strong Heart’

Recent solo comeback artist, Taeyang will be appearing on SBS ‘Strong Heart’ along with Seungri. Taeyang appeared earlier this year on the program and will be making his second appearance on the show.

Seungri has joined his band mate to support his solo activities and created a laughing uproar with G-dragon last time he was on the show as the first guests. Many secrets and laughs will be revealed for the broadcast of the episode in July.

Recent solo comeback artist, Taeyang and fellow member of Big Bang will be appearing on SBS ‘Strong Heart’ along with Seungri. Taeyang appeared earlier this year on the program and will be making his second appearance on the show. Seungri has joined his band mate to support his solo activities and created a laughing uproar with G-dragon last time he was on the show as the first guests.

Many secrets and laughs will be revealed for the broadcast of the episode in July.

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Mandarin album "As A Sa"

Currently popular Asia's young Tin Hau Ah SA Charlene Choi arrived at Suzhou's Jiu Guang Mall to hold a fan meet-and-greet for her newest Mandarin album . "HI! Hello everyone, I'm Ah SA Charlene Choi." Following this sweet voice, and fans' enthusiastic shouts, popular pop music Tin Hau Charlene Choi, among thousands highly anticipating, appeared in public dressed in a casual top and tight trousers.

At the location of the event, Ah Sa's arrival attracted over 1000 fans who made the special trip to attend the event. As well, many mall shoppers filed in, packing the venue to the point that upper floors were jam-packed with 'spectators.' "This is my third time coming to Suzhou, Suzhou really is very beautiful. During my car ride on the way here, I was looking for a long time, it's too beautiful." As soon as this small Tin Hau appeared on stage, she expressed her praise for Suzhou.

Ah SA introduced her new album, saying "This album, from recording to its completion, altogether over 1 year was spent. The 10 songs in the album have been carefully selected, and a lot of heart and effort has been given into this album." It has come to be known that last year's released Cantonese single received fans' welcome immediately following its release, rising in each major music chart, and receiving great results. So, Ah SA expressed that for this new Mandarin album, a special Mandarin version of has been included and she hopes everyone will like it.

Speaking of good sister Ah Jiao, Ah Sa said that she is certain that there will be opportunities to work together and she reiterates that Twins have not disbanded, but they are each busy with their own projects and that's all. Hearing of Ah Jiao's new movies, Ah Sa also sent her well wishes. "I hope her new movies receive great results. Recently I haven't had time to go to Hong Kong, I've already spent the past 2 months in Mainland."

With an increasingly womenly air to Ah SA, when the most sensitive questions regarding relationships were brought up, she did not avoid them in the least bit. Instead, she expressed, "Everything is up to fate."

At the event, Ah SA and fans played a variety of interactive games, having a lot of fun and not having the least bit of a celebrity air. She also performed 2 of her new album's main songs ( and ), a hit among fans at the venue.

News : Autumn in my heart

The remake of "Autumn in my heart" will begin filming in August in the city of Qingdao and will air early Spring on Hunan TV. The second male lead actor has already been decided to be Korean actor Dennis Oh, and Meteor Shower lead Zhang Han will play the lead male.

According to Mango Films' advertising manager, the drama is not a pure remake. While the story is similar, there will be added elements to make the drama more fashionable and cosmopolitan, and new characters will insure the drama will not be too heavy.

In the online voting on Hunantv.com, Zhang Han won first with over 125,000 votes. In the lead female votes, Super Girl Liu Xijun and Meteor Shower actress Zheng Shuang were at the top with over 300,000 votes.

According to Mango films, Zhang Han tried out for the role in early June. Both the director and producers liked him, and believed that his looks and aura is perfect for the role.

As for the girls, Mango Films will continue to ask various actresses to try out for the role.

News : Jay Chou

Taiwan Mando-pop star Jay Chou's personal dance instructor has revealed that the singer has a strong urge to be in control, right down to how his pals dress when they go out together, reported Chinese media.

Chou's trainer who goes by the name of "Ice Cream" told reporters during an event in China that the star "may look cool on the screen but is a 'Super Control Freak' in real life".

"He (Chou) is very self-centered and very controlling. For example, whenever we go out, he would insist that I wear clothes that matched his. If he wore blue, you'd have to wear blue. If he wore a face mask, you'd also have to wear one," he said.

Ice Cream, who has worked with Chou on numerous music videos over the years, also ruled out the possibility of Chou and old flame, Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, reuniting as they were simply "good friends that cared for each other and competitors in the music business".

Ice Cream then went on to reveal that Chou has been on the lookout for a new girlfriend but hadn't had any success so far. However, he disagreed that it was because Chou had unrealistic standards.

"Jay Chou is particular when it comes to finding a partner but it's not about outward appearance. His prospective girlfriend just has to fulfill certain conditions. One of them is that the girl must be very filial towards her parents," he said.

"Every time he gets to know someone, he keeps asking about her family, like what her parents do for living and so on, to test if she is filial. But doing this causes girls to feel uneasy. Maybe that is why he is still single."

News : The Mysteries of Love

Raymond Lam, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung and Bernice Liu attended a celebration for their high rated series . The finale episode received the highest ratings so far, averaging 38 points and peaking at 42 points. On stage, Raymond was requested to treat everyone for a trip to Thailand. He fought back saying that he never seen Kenneth do any treating.

Kenneth said Raymond going to have a concert soon, earning lots of money, but Raymond doesn't show his weakness as he said: "I heard Kenneth Ma also got himself a new car. I really never said that I'll treat a trip to Thailand, but I should treat everyone to a meal. However, have to wait until I finish my concert first. (Is Kenneth cheap?) I don't know how to say it, I done the treating numerous times, just too many times. Kenneth is not cheap, he's a good man!"

has always been criticized of copying Japanese drama , coincidentally TVB is currently airing the drama again. Raymond said: "I'm not afraid that viewers may find more similarities. (Is there going to a sequel?) I didn't agree to anything from Producer Lau Ka Ho. (How will you celebrate Virgina Lok's birthday?) Every year I'm always there for her, but the gift isn't. (Afraid of the ICAC, don't dare to give gifts?) No, maybe I'll treat her to dinner."

Tavia learned that is broadcasting again on TVB, she joked: "That evil? Well it's good, I never watched it. Don't know if viewers will compare me to the series, but I think most housewives ('see lai') are asleep at that time. ( sequel?) The ending is already really good. If there is a sequel, hopefully there will be a whole new story. (Wait for more Japanese dramas to air, then copy some more?) Not necessary. Maybe the Japanese dramas copies us! I want to work with more male artists. I haven't kissed Takeshi Kaneshiro or Kevin Cheng before. The most recent one is Raymond Wong. His wife told me to play more with her husband. I won't get a few slaps from other people since I stamp collect and kiss fairly. (Work with your rumored boyfriend Chris Lai?) He's my good brother and good sister"

When will singer BoA have her comeback?

It is known that BoA has started the preparations for her comeback in Korea the later half of this year.

According to SM Entertainment on 1st July, “BoA is currently working hard on her new album set to be released later this year. We have not decided on the exact date yet.”

Because of her Japanese and American activities, BoA has not been able to promote much in Korea. Ahead of that, it is known that BoA will be performing for SMTown Live concert tour starting 21st August. This being her 10th year debut anniversary, knowing the news of her comeback and appearance for SMTown live concert tour, many fans are very excited about her comeback. This is her comeback 5 years after her last album in Korea which is ‘Girls On Top’ in 2005.

Lee MinHo @ Twitter

Actor Lee MinHo starts a Twitter account under his name officially on 1st July.

Lee MinHo wrote on his minihompy on 1st July at 6pm, “Because there are many posers on Twitter, I’m making one,” and revealed his Twitter account: (http://twitter.com/actorleeminho). His first tweet was, “I want to ride a bicycle.” He also posted up a photo of himself riding a bicycle in a CF. After which, he visited the Twitter page actor Jeong SeongHwa from MBC drama ‘Personal Taste’ and wrote, “Hyung, I made a Twitter account too. Please teach me.”

Lee MinHo also posted on director Park KwangChoon’s Twitter page, “Director, it’s me MinHo. The previous accounts under my name are fake.”

Fans’ response to this are, “After Facebook, now Twitter~ Welcome!”, “I hope you directly post to us news often” etc.

Meanwhile, there has been many poser Twitter accounts set up under Lee MinHo’s name. And these accounts get up to 88000 followers.

Upcoming 6-member male idol group

Upcoming 6-member male idol group Teen Top reveals their upcoming album’s jacket photo.

They will be releasing their debut album on 9th July, with the title song ‘Applause’. And ahead of their debut, a jacket photo was released on their official homepage (http://www.teentop.co.kr) on 2nd July.

Their agency T.O.P Media said, “The concept of the jacket photo is innocence as the members are all still in their teenage years. While other groups would emphasize on their accessories and fashion for the jacket photo, Teen Top will show the most natural features showing a sense of mystery through their album jacket.”

Meanwhile, Teen Top is an upcoming 6-member group consisting of Cap, Niel, Riki, LJoe, ChangJo and ChunJI.