[News] Girls’ Generation teaches the Dangerous Boys to dance!

Girls’ Generation takes up the roles of dance teachers for the five boys from JTBC’s ‘SNSD and the Dangerous Boys’, who have taken up the challenge of the dance competition ‘Street Jam’.

In the previous episode, with the help of psychiatrist, Girls’ Generation has advised the boys to compete in ‘Street Jam’ in order to give them a common goal.

The five boys, who have never danced before, were surprised by their first mission; to participate in the dance competition.

When Girls’ Generation tested the boys for their basic dance skills, it foreshadowed the hard times ahead.

Before the actual competition, the five boys will be dancing to ‘The Boys’, the song of their mentors, in order to test their possible improvements in dancing.

It is also heard that despite their tight schedules, Girls’ Generation made a surprise visit to the boys.

This episode will be aired on December 25th at 7.30pm on JTBC. The boys are participating in the ‘Street Jam’ competition, where the top dancers of Korea competes, which will take place on February 5th.

Credit: newsen.com
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[Hot Rookie] B1A4 performed Sech Kiss' Couple on Music Bank special!

Check out B1A4's performance on Music Bank as they challenged Sech Kiss' Couple!

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[KPop Idols Legend] Dal Shabet performed S.E.S' I'm Your Girl on Music Bank!

The 6 cute girls of Dal Shabet paid tribute to their seniors S.E.S by performing their hit song I'm Your Girl on today's Music Bank.

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Zhou Xun hopes to become female Stephen Chow

Lau Ching Wan, Zhou Xun, and Yan Ni yesterday attended THE GREAT MAGICIAN (DAI MOR SHOOK SI) Beijing press conference. Director Derek Yee Tung Sing revealed through video that he originally intended to bring the audience a serious comedy for the whole family. Ching Wan was very supportive on this position because he thought that life now has become too stressful. Comedy during the New Year could provide some relief. Zhou Xun who has always longed to make a comedy also hoped that
she would become a "female Stephen Chow Sing Chi".

At the event the final trailer has also been shown. Wai Jai displayed fully his magician ways as a variety of tricks large and small appeared. Much of the story was fun, like the comedy filled seduction between Ching Wan and Zhou Xun; Yan Ni's bathing scene also led to a lot of laughs, Ching Wan's "acrobatic" scene also appeared and in the end Wai Jai's sly wink hid a lot of mystery within his mischief.'

Source: Takungpao
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Kevin Cheng and Michael Tse to Portray Rival Emperors in Mainland Series, “Hero”

In this year’s TVB Anniversary Awards, Kevin Cheng (???) beat Michael Tse (???) in winning the Best Actor Award. Although the battle in Hong Kong had concluded, Kevin and Michael will relocate their battleground to mainland China.In new mainland series, Hero "??", the pair will be arch rivals and hold a battle of wits, with Kevin portraying Emperor Fuchai of Wu and Michael as Emperor Guojian of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period (????)!

It turned out that the two good looking men, Kevin and Michael, never collaborated together at TVB. Hero will be the first time that the pair will be partnering together. At yesterday’s press conference for Hero, both Kevin and Michael wore a scarf over a light jacket. The pair often chatted with each other, appearing friendly together.

Michael Tse Unwilling to Fall Behind Kevin Cheng

In mainland, Kevin and Michael were often labeled as competitors. Although Kevin successfully won the TVB Best Actor Award, Michael boasted, “I did not lose in acting, but lost only in popularity.” With Kevin’s popularity rapidly rising in mainland China, Michael was unwilling to fall behind, “I hope that more people will get to know me after Hero. I am not worried about our acting being compared; I am only concerned that the performance will not be good.” It was understood that Michael Tse’s filming fee in Hero will be $150,000 Yuan per episode.

Kevin Cheng’s filming fees allegedly soared to $250,000 Yuan per episode in mainland China. Taking into account Kevin’s income from filming Ghetto Justice 2 "????II", Hero, and the modern version of Bu Bu Jing Xin "????", Kevin was slated to earn $30 million HKD. Regarding his current filming fees, Kevin stated, “I am very satisfied, but the amount is not as exaggerated as the reports claim.”

Kevin Cheng’s Pure Friendship with Charmaine Sheh

The focus of the media yesterday was on Kevin and Charmaine Sheh’s (???) recent reconciliation rumors. Both Kevin and Charmaine were currently filming in filming in Hengdian, China. Asked by reporters about the reconciliation rumors, Kevin said they were not true. “We have always been good friends and our relationship is not as described by the media. If the opportunity arises, we will have dinner together in Hengdian. We have a pure friendship and do not have anything that cannot see the light. It is fine even if we were to be photographed by the media!”

Other cast members of Hero include Ken Chu (???) as Fan Li, an advisor to the State of Yue. Newcomer, Li Sining (???) will portray Lady Ji Jiang, whose performance will be highly anticipated. Ying Er (??) will portray the great ancient beauty, Xi Shi. Hero will be broadcast on Hunan TV station in China.

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Chris Lee and Chen Kun both eat sand during fight scenes

The Tsui Hark directed 3D wu xia epic FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP) was released yesterday. Originally the Hong Kong release was to be the Cantonese version, but because earlier during the professional screening film critics, directors and viewers all would like to watch the original Mandarin version. The film company in accordance to the audience demand released the Mandarin version starting today. The Mandarin version will have Chen Kun and Chris Lee Yuchun's real voices. Lee Yuchun joked, "In one scene Kwai Lun-Mei and I fought over Brother Kun, I in particular got to slap him. That slap was especially loud. With my real voice I believe it would be very realistic."

The film's six leads Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Zhou Xun, Kwai Lun-Mei, Chen Kun, Lee Yuchun and Mavis Fan Hiu Huen all stated that this film was the most difficult. Several beauties all became "wind eating beauties". Zhou Xun said, "The shoot took place under below freezing temperature. Even my hands and the sand under my feet were frozen. My head and ears ached. Sand storms also kept appearing at the location. As soon as cameras rolled, the wind making equipment blew. I couldn't even open my eyes." Chen Kun and Lee Yuchun in the film had the most fight scenes and every time they wielded their weapon they ate sand. Although they suffered "abuses" at the hands of Tsui Hark, everyone still appreciated him. Chen Kun said, "this time I played both the good guy and the bad guy at the same time, I felt like I had a personality split. I also had to fight with Big Brother Lee Nin Kit. Although it was tough the director very patiently displayed the actors' potential. We truly both loved and hated him."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
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Sammi Cheng praises theme song music

Sammi Cheng Sau Man earlier worked on the music video for the film ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) theme song DOREMI. Sammi appeared in five inch high heels and the director also arranged for chemical snow that was hard on the nose for a snowy effect. Finally the crew were all coughing, but Sammi who was dowsed in the chemical snow did not even cough once.

This theme song had music by Luo Dayou and lyrics by Lam Jik. Yanyan Mak Yuen Yan directed the video. Sammi said that she was very excited after receiving the song demo. "The first time I heard it I already had a lot of emotions because Luo Dayou's music had a very unique flavor that only songs that he wrote had. The first time I heard the demo that he sang I felt a lot of emotions, but his singing was very different from mine. I interpreted it Sammi's way." She also praised Lam Jik's lyrics as very meaningful as not a single word was wasted.

On the day of the shoot, the director arranged for chemical snow. Before the shoot everyone on the set already kept coughing and often covered their noses with towels or masks. Only Sammi who was in front of the camera did not cough all night. In five inch high heels she also stood or knelt as the director requested. Before the shoot she kept waving her arms and legs, but when she was shooting alone she displayed the lonely beauty of her film character. Sammi admitted that she was very excited about the film's upcoming release and hoped to be able to display that noble love for everyone to see.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
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[News] JAMOSA + U-KISS to provide theme song for “sweetTV”

"Together“, a collaboration track between JAMOSA and Korean idols KEVIN and ELI from U-KISS, has been confirmed as the theme song for BeeTV’s fashion show, “sweetTV“!

“sweetTV” is a program that will give readers of the super popular fashion magazine “sweet” a sneak peek at the next issue. Those who want the latest news on famous models and popular brands featured in the magazine can now easily check in through this must-see program.

As tokyohive previously reported, the song is a collaboration between the popular fashion icon and artist JAMOSA and the fashion-conscious, powerful idol group U-KISS, who just made their debut in Japan on December 14th. The Korean idol group’s main vocalist KEVIN and rapper ELI came together with the R&B vocalist to create a “message song” filled with their feelings of connecting not only Japan, but Asia and the rest of the world.

Earlier this month, the trio held special release events for “Together” at the Lazona Kawasaki Plaza (December 9th), the Osaka Senri Selcy Square (December 10th), and the Asunal Kanayama (December 11th). During these events, those who purchased the single could participate in a limited photography event, where JAMOSA, ELI, and KEVIN deepened the bonds between themselves and their fans.

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[News] Girls’ Generation to perform ‘Genie’ at ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen’!

On December 21st, the songs that Girls’ Generation, Kara and TVXQ are going to perform at Japan’s most prestigious year end music festival NHK’s ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen’ were revealed.

From the list of songs to be performed by 55 artists at the event, TVXQ who will be participating at ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen’ for the 3rd time will be performing ‘Why?’ which was released in January this year.

Girls’ Generation on the other hand, are looking to heat up the event with the title song of their Japanese debut single ‘Genie’ released in September last year. Kara will be presenting their ’2011 Special Medley’.

Meanwhile, the list of appearances is expected to be officially announced around December 27th. This year’s NHK’s ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen’ which carries the theme ‘Let’s Sing for Tomorrow’ will kick off at 7.15pm to 11.45pm KST on December 31st and it will be broadcasted on both TV and radio channels.

Credit: ainews.co.kr + fanwonder.com

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Raymond Lam Wins 4 Awards at 2011 TVB8 Golden Melody Music Awards

At the 2011 TVB8 Golden Melody Music Awards last night, Raymond Lam (??) was a big winner and won four awards! With his song, Let Me Love You One Hour "???????", Raymond won a Golden Melody song award, as well as the “Favorite Male Singer Award in Mainland China” and “Favorite Male Singer” awards. Hong Kong pop music queen, Joey Yung (???), won a total of three awards, including “Most Popular Female Artist.” Newcomer, Mag Lam (???), received the “Best New Artist Award.”

Releasing his first Mandarin album this year, Raymond acknowledged that it was a great start to win four awards, “Although I put in more time on my music this year, I still feel that it is not enough. I can do even better!”

Failing to complete separate Mandarin and Cantonese albums this year, Joey Yung vowed to double her efforts next year. With TVB’s improved relationship with Hong’s Kong’s Big Four Recording Companies (EMI Group, Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music Group), there may be additional singers to fight for awards. Joey noted that it would be more interesting with additional competition. Ultimately, the audience will be the biggest benefactor.

Source: Oriental Daily
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Kate Tsui doesn't want Ron Ng as rumored partner before it gets boring

Last night, new film Laughing Gor Turning Point 2 held the film premiere. The cast including Michael Tse, Francis Ng, Kate Tsui, Bosco Wong and Janice Man attended. Raymond Lam was also present to show his support. Kate was dressed in a low-cut dress stealing the limelight, but she expressed she had already done all the safety measures to prevent accidental exposure.

As it was rumored Ron Ng's girlfriend Viann Zhang called to yell at her, Kate said: "That story is never ending, it's like a dramatic series. Actually Forensic Heroes III promotions are over, Ron isn't my partner anymore, my new partners are Francis, Bosco and Michael. We can change the rumors, otherwise people will get bored. (Then did she call and yell at you?) Of course not. Everything is just randomly made up nonsense. (She said she doesn't know you!) But I know her, she is Ron's girlfriend! That's what the news say. (She even said you were a slut!) I'm not. It's probably just made up news. (Do you think Viann's gone too far?) I think it's just a made up story, she didn't say it herself. It is enough that I know myself that I'm not that type of person. (Then did Ron say sorry to you?) He didn't initiate anything, it's doesn't matter. There is no need to especially talk about these rumors."

As Myolie Wu openly expressed she wanted Francis Ng back for Triumph in the Skies II, Francis said he is still in the discussion stages and has already left his schedule with TVB. Since he has never been a guest star before, he does not want to break the tradition. He said: "After all, still discussing a lifelong contract. The 'mother school' (TVB) is struggling, so the graduates will have to try donating, just won't ask for a high pay! In fact, let's not even talk about the money, I'm actually afraid of shooting sequels, afraid I won't know how to be that character again. It's special this time because no matter if its an elder woman or a granddaughter, they all want me to be back. More importantly is my son kept pointing at the TV when he saw me appear at the TVB Anniversary Awards. I also hope to shoot something for him to watch and be able to help TVB as well. We will make a better sequel together." As the cast are busy with their jobs, the film promotion are lacking. Michael admitted most of the promotion will be on the internet, but he hopes the box office will get better and better.

Source: Oriental Daily
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Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Kenny Wong holds X'Mas Rock concert to promote 'When Heaven Burns'

The When Heaven Burns (WHB) rating sinks into a depression. Last night the cast including Moses Chan, Bowie Lam and Kenny Wong took part in a X'Mas Rock promotional event. The three announced they have established a band called 'Sober Band' and hope a record company will invite them to record a CD. Bowie is currently developing in Mainland, so he hoped their singing will be popular from Beijing all the way back to Hong Kong.

As for the low ratings, Moses has not felt disappointed yet. He believes the audience just haven't accepted a new type of series yet, but a taxi driver praised the series is very good. Bowie has already signed with a new management, but he still strongly supported that the story is very touching and that the finale should move audience to tears. Bowie also indirectly criticized TVB: "Actually gotta thank TVB for giving WHB so many promotions. It has already been in storage for two years and they could have kept it in storage, so what? TVB still decided to broadcast it, gotta thank them!"

Producer Jonathan Chik said WHB is his most creative production, it is his own sweat and blood. He haven't felt unhappy for the poor ratings, and its hard to see the majority of the cast out at the promotion last night. It was reported that WHB dragged down the prime time ratings, even the sitcom broadcasting in the 8pm time slot has been affected? Jonathan disdain the report, and asked reporters if they flipped the times in their calculations? He joked he doesn't understand how to do this type of calculation.

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily (image)
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[News] TS Entertainment reveals Bang & Zelo's group name

TS Entertainment has revealed the official name of Bang & Zelo's upcoming group, which will make its debut on 2012.

On December 19th, TS Entertainment officially announced that their boy group will be named as "B.A.P.". They stated, "A new boy group, B.A.P will debut in January. B.A.P stands for Best, Absolute and Perfect which means we'll be pursuing the best, absolute and perfect values."

The agency continued, "The group will be made up of six members. As the unveiled members Bang Yong Guk, Zelo, and Himchan show, the other members will also satisfy music fans’ expectations."

Members Bang Yong Guk and Zelo is currently promoting their debut single "Never Give Up" as unit group Bang & Zelo. Bang has also been appearing as a regular guest on the MBC’s variety show Lullulalla while other member, Himchan, is gaining name recognition as the host of SBS MTV "The Show".


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Bowie Lam signed new management contract, pockets nearly 10 million

Since Bowie Lam left TVB, he is worth so much more. Of course Bowie is about the brains as he takes advantage of his popularity and breaks into the Mainland market. Recently, he signed with Terrance Cheung and NOW's new artist management company, pocketing nearly 10 million RMB. This new company collects popular artists from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and focuses on producing films and television series. TVB golden producers Miu Siu Ching and her husband Lau Ka Ho are also joining the company. At this point, Bowie can continue to take part in Miu Siu Ching's good and applauded scripts.

For this grand event, Bowie's contract signing ceremony will take place in Beijing today. NOW's executive Ho Lai Chuen will also attend to witness this grand moment. Reporters contacted Mr. Ho to confirm, yesterday he admitted: "Bowie just signed a 'big' management contract. He can still shoot TVB series. (What type of series?) Still thinking. We will focus on shooting films and television series and develop in the Mainland market."

Source: Oriental Daily
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Raymond Lam avoids unnecessary trouble, don't touch social media

Yesterday afternoon Raymond Lam was in Whampoa in Guangdong harbor to take part in a dance contest as a guest judge. As for ex-lover Mavis Pan coming to HK to audition and attend events? He expressed: "I haven't kept in touch with her at all. I hope everything is going smoothly for her." When speaking of the many events happening around the Christmas holidays, reporters expressed ATV's Mr. Asia Contest 2011 was held last night. Raymond said he will be spending Christmas with his family and laughed: "I heard from friends that there was one contestant on Mr. Asia named Lam Fung (Arm Nuttakit Kotcha of Thailand), but I can't say too much about the other TV stations. (Someone had on a crystal swim trunks!) Haha, I can consider that for my concert next year."

When speaking of good friend Ron Ng's girlfriend Viann Zhang's 'bed photo' posted on Ron's Weibo earlier, Raymond laughed and said reporters will have to ask the people involved. However, he personally does not have an account on any of the social medias. He probably won't open one because fans and his manager will help him announce his schedule and whereabouts. Does he want to avoid all the unnecessary troubles? He said: "No, in fact I am just lazy, so I don't play with social media."

Source: Mingpao
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Sonija Kwok admits pregnancy for first time: Vomiting with Happiness

Former Miss Hong Kong Sonija Kwok is experiencing double happiness. Recently she confirmed she is over 3 months pregnant, becoming an addition to another happy event in showbiz!

Sonija: "Life is like that, things that I didn't think would happen just happens. In the past, I really never thought I'll be having children that quickly. It was only after marriage, I started thinking about it and naturally I enter that stage in life. Before, my mom often rushed me: 'Daughter, you are not young anymore. If you don't have any children now, you will feel life lacks something spectacular. You'll be 38 next year, if you want to have a baby, then quickly!' The present me, I really have a baby. I have stepped into motherhood, feels quite interesting.

I never thought of how many children I want to have, wait until my baby comes into this world first before I decide! I still don't know how being a mother is like nor do I know if I can handle it! My husband has told me before that I should have a few more babies because he really wants a girl. He said girls will stick to the father more, but then I asked him what if the baby is a boy? He said he will like too. I personally don't mind at all. If I have a girl, I can help her dress up. If have a boy, he can protect me in the future.

Speaks in detail of changes in the body

When I found out that I was pregnant, my husband wasn't in HK. I called him to notify him, he was so happy. He even kept saying the baby must be a girl! I said don't say that, if the baby is a boy then he'll be very disappointed. In the early stages of pregnancy, I often felt unwell and always vomiting. It was such a difficult time having to vomit all the time. If I stay in a loud place, I would start sweating severely! Also, I don't know if this is due to the hormonal changes, but after I became pregnant, I don't have patience at all. Luckily, I have pretty good appetite, especially like to eat sour and salty foods. Although my husband is in China for long periods of time due to work, my mom is here to take good care of me. She's always making me soup. I really feel I am in such a happy life.

Every pregnant woman greatly anticipates that moment when they are getting their ultrasound. It feels so fantastic! I feel my own heartbeat and that there is something inside moving, it feels so interesting! I think when my baby is born, I definitely won't be able to hold in my emotions, I'll be so emotional I'll cry. I temporarily plan to have my baby via C-section because I'm afraid I won't have enough strength to push baby out. Haha! In the past, I saw women giving birth on TV, so painful and so difficult. Mothers are truly the greatest of all.

New stage in life, no desires

My husband will be back in HK to accompany me once he's finish with his current jobs. Then later, we will be going back to China to spend the new year. I already told him to take a few months off before I go into labor to accompany me. After I have my baby, I will continue to work. In fact, when one gets to the stage of life that I'm in, they don't want to fight for anything. Just hope to live life comfortably. There was a period in time that I didn't sleep for 3 days, 3 nights. Nowadays, I'm really experiencing a different phase in life. It is because of my baby that I declined several series, losing 7 figures. Initially there was an upcoming series that I had the opportunity to collaborate with my husband since I had to be a female fighter, but now I can't shoot it. Although I lost 7 figures, I feel its all worth it because this is a happy moment in life. I feel very happy.

Before, people asked if my relationship with my husband would be affected if we are in two different places? I'm not afraid! From the start, we were always away from each other, so when we meet we would be particularly happier. Sometimes I would go to Mainland to visit him and when I get back to HK, I really like the being alone life. He completely trusts me, the most important is trust in a relationship. If I can't get a hold of him through the phone, I won't be afraid, it's like a kite, run and release. Each individual needs their own freedom."

Source: Oriental Daily
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