[News] Girls' Generation Needs a Chartered Plane!

Girls’ Generation revealed, “The hardest thing about travelling around the world is the jet lag, we need a chartered plane.”

On February 9th, Girls’ Generation made an appearance on “Le Grand Journal”, a popular talk show on French broadcasting station, “Canal Plus”. They also appeared on “Le 7H45?, the main news program of French TV channel “M6?.  Girls’ Generation appeared again on “Le Grand Journal” on February 10th, in the show’s “Question Box” corner.

Before their French promotions, Girls’ Generation also made various appearances on American talk shows, such as, “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Live! with Kelly”. They have successfully finished their third album promotions in Korea and are continuing on with their second Asia tour.

After their recordings on February 9th, Girls’ Generation met up with Sports Donga at 7PM in the Korean Culture Center near the Eiffel Tower. During the recordings, the members talked first and foremost about the passion of the French fans. Seohyun said, "I was very surprised at them singing along in Korean and cheering us on.” Tiffany then spoke more about the atmosphere of the recording studio, and said, "There's a phrase that Korean fans chant. It's 'Right now, it's Girls' Generation, From now on, it's Girls’ Generation, and Forever, it's Girls' Generation'. It was electrifying to hear the French fans chanting this."

Girls’ Generation picked jet lag as the most difficult aspect in bringing their stages to Japan, America and France. Yuri said, "It's physically difficult, but most of all, adjusting to the jet lag is hard." She giggled, "However, there’s also the fun of experiencing new things because each individual country has their own traditional foods." Taeyeon said, "We are ready to go wherever the fans call us to," and received cheers from the other members by continuing with,"but, we need a chartered plane."

Source: Donga 

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[News] Sunny Appears on Miryo's Music Video for ‘I Love You I Love You’!

Sunny was recently featured on “??? ???” (“I Love You I Love You”), a song on the newly released solo album of Brown Eyed Girls’s Miryo. After Sunny surprised everyone by appearing in the teaser video for the album itself, fans were given another treat as a music video for ”??? ???” (“I Love You I Love You”) was posted on official Brown Eyed Girls YouTube page.

In the behind-the-scenes style music video, Sunny and Miryo are seeing working together in a studio and recording their vocals. The music video gives fans a glimpse into the work that Sunny and Miryo did together in order to produce the song. Miryo’s strong rapping was contrasted by Sunny’s pure vocals, and the two appeared to collaborate with one another in a very close and friendly manner.

As a final gift to SONEs, the very end of the music showed Sunny giggling cutely after Miryo proudly claps.

Source: officialBEG@YouTube.com
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Mandy Wong to debut on the Big Screen in Patrick Kong's new romantic film

Mandy Wong's one role as 'Kwan Yee So' in TVB series L'Escargot got her popularity skyrocketing. In the series, she drives all her family away from their house in order to fight for the ownership of that house. When she puts up an attitude, she is hated by all. However, the more audience scold at her, the popular Mandy gets. It was understood that Mandy's role has brought her more opportunities as she will be participating in director Patrick Kong's new romantic film Natural Born Love Addict (?????) alongside Annie Liu and Chilam Cheung, which begins next Tuesday (2/14). This will be Mandy's debut on the big screen, where she continues to unveil the 'Kwan Yee So' character.

Just how popular is 'Kwan Yee So'? The other day Mandy Wong was shooting at the Wan Chai market street, where she was greatly welcomed by local residents. Many of them wanted to take pictures and get her autograph. Since she rose to popularity after 'Kwan Yee So', she had become a target for the paparazzi. Mandy frankly said she was not used to this: "The role got more people to know me and now more people wants to know about me, so I'm often followed. Of course, I wasn't used to it at first, but I understand there needs to be news. As long as the news aren't too negative, I don't mind." When speaking of 'Kwan Yee So' being a highly acclaimed role, Mandy felt: "Actually, in the beginning this role had some gambling elements to it because before Him Law and I played lovers, but this time I'm his sister-in-law. At first, I was worried audience would have trouble accepting, but thanks to Wai Wai (Oscar Leung) for recommending me to producer Nelson Cheung that there was confidence I could handle this feeling."

From a 'Shy Girl' (from Suspects In Love) to a Bossy Lady (L'Escargot), what type of role does Mandy want to do next? "I want to try something like 'Chiu Man' in Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre, the classic fighter girl role. Currently, there aren't many female fighter actresses in the TV industry, I have a dance background, so I believe I can do this."

However, Mandy's next job is to jump into the big screen. According to reliable news, Mandy will be participating in director Patrick Kong's new romantic film Natural Born Love Addict (?????) and take on the second female lead role. She will be playing Chilam Cheung's younger sister. In the film, she will continue the barbaric character seen in her 'Kwan Yee So' role. Regarding this, Mandy generously admitted: "This is my first time accepting an independent film, it feels very refreshing and exciting. My role is similar to Kwan Yee So, and I also really anticipate working with Chilam Cheung because he is one of my idols. Aside from him, I also hope to work with Francis Ng and Alex Fong (Chun Sun)." When asked if she's satisfied with what she's paid for being on the big screen? Although she said money isn't too important, it is the opportunity that is most important, but she also expressed: "I hope to save up my first pot of gold, about 7 figures, so I can buy a home for my mother and I to live in together."

Aside from the new film, she is also currently heavily promoted by TVB. She will soon be taking part in producer Poon Ka Tak's new series A Chip off the Old Block II (Tentative): "In fact, Poon Ka Tak is really a judge of talent because he is the first one to discover I have that foolish and shy character in, so he casted me in A Chip off the Old Block (?????) and then again in Suspects In Love."

- Natural Born Love Addict (?????), cast: Mandy Wong, Oscar Leung, Chilam Cheung, Annie Liu
- A Chip off the Old Block (?????), cast: Liza Wang, Gigi Wong, Mandy Wong, Him Law

Source: Mingpao Weekly
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Charmaine Sheh: Life is like Drama - Waiting for True Love

Charmaine Sheh and Moses Chan's fairytale love story in TVB new series 4 In Love attempts to bring a message of hope to the people of Hong Kong. Charmaine frankly said the storyline triggered a lot of visions for her future and that she hopes to be able to find true love. Aside from speaking about love, Charmaine also groans about the difficulty of shooting the every-changing scenes. At one point, she thought about leaving showbiz.

If only we could decide fate...although producer Jonathan Chik's When Heaven Burns ended, Charmaine and Moses collaborate once again in Chik's 4 In Love, where they continue to give messages of love and hope to energize 'The Dying City'. Charmaine praises the new series as a lighthearted and humorous production. Its Chik's breakthrough work: "My first role without a burden, so don't have an unwell feeling in the heart."

When speaking of the international superstar Tung Oi Yiu (Charmaine Sheh) falling for 'MK Boy' Yu Jan Tung (Moses Chan), Moses expressed: "Although this fairytale love story is still very realistic, it brings a sense of hope for the future." However, his own love history is dull like water: "I'm a very traditional person! In the past, a girl wrote a love letter to me, which frightened me so much I threw it away immediately!"

As for Charmaine, she directly said life is like a drama. She sighs that it's hard for her to develop relationships with people outside of the industry: "If there really is love, then there is no choice. The guy must be mentally prepared. Both sides will have to remain committed and have no suspicions. (Evoke a vision of the future?) Of course my future, hope to find true love."

Even though the story is lighthearted, but Charmaine groans loudly "so difficult want to die". She said: "The alien scene, I was hanging on wires up on the roof of the building, but Jonathan Chik kept telling me to step out further. He even told me to reach my arms out and scream. The people on the streets thought I was about to jump off the building!" To portary an ever-changing superstar, Charmaine goes from an ancient female ghost to Cat Woman to Matrix to an Indian girl all in one day. She laughed and said it was so difficult she wanted to retire from the industry.

Also, earlier it was said Charmaine and Kevin Cheng sparked again in Hengdian, but Kevin said he hasn't seen her at all. Yesterday it was reported that Charmaine secretly met up with Hu Jun and when Hu Jun was leaving, he gave her a light hug. Towards this, Charmaine uploaded a picture of Angry Birds on Weibo and said it's frustrating to see false news again.

Source: Oriental Daily
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Joey Yung leads Wyman Wong's concert with a flashy bra

Lyricist Wyman Wong kicked off the first of six shows to his Concert YY Wyman Wong's Exhibition last night at Hong Kong Coliseum. The majority of the artists that sang his songs including Joey Yung, Anthony Wong, Fiona Sit, Twins, Kay Tse, Eason Chan, Denise Ho, Hins Cheung, Pakkho Chau and Stephanie Cheng were all his guest performers. Even Cass Phang, who had left the stage for several year, came back out to perform the classic The Gadget ???. Then she performed Disheartened ?? and Whirlpool ?? with Joey and Anthony. Wilfred Lau, Hilary Tsui, Kate Tsui, Jacqueline Chong and many others all attended the show to give their support.

Joey appeared in a flashy bra and long gloves to accompany her black suit designed by the brand MMM. She came on stage dancing with several male dancers and then Anthony Wong followed behind her to duet the late superstar Leslie Cheung's So Far Yet So Close ??????. As for Fiona, she came out accompanied by topless male dancers.

The 'pretty boy' Wyman Wong appeared in an 'opened' suit and then a grenade looking costume. He said: "After the 6 shows, I will be personally ready for Dooms Day. The first time I stepped foot in HK Coliseum was for Anita Mui's concert. At that time, I decided that I want to get popular in HK Coliseum too, but I quickly learned that I couldn't sing, so that's why over the last many years I worked hard in writing lyrics."

It was said, 7 months pregnant Kelly Chen was initially suppose to be his guest too, but in the end she was absent. Kelly's manager responded on her behalf: "Kelly's stomach is very big now, the doctor told her not to work too hard. Kelly didn't want her family and husband to worry about her, so she's sorry that she couldn't make it. She hopes Wyman can hold a Part 2, and she definitely will support him then." Wyman also wishes that Kelly have a healthy baby as well.

Also, the costumes for Wyman's guest performers -- Joey, Denise, Kay, Twins, Eason and Fiona -- Wyman asked famous shoe brand Giuseppe Zanotti Design to tailor the costumes for them.

Source: Oriental Daily
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Gigi Leung to have more babies to make up for all the Red Envelope expenses

Yesterday Gigi Leung the Chocolate Trail 2012 event and learned how to make chocolate flowers. This is Gigi's first year giving out red envelopes after marriage. She said she gave out nearly HK$10,000 and exposed something funny about her husband: "He said it's very romantic to give out red envelopes, but this will also be the last year. I was speechless after hearing that." Gigi laughed and said her husband also said "we don't just give out red envelopes for a year?" When he learned, it's every year, he said "Wow". Gigi told her husband the fastest way to get all the red envelope money back is to have children. Her husband then said they should have more children. Gigi said: "But our dream is to travel the world, so if there are no accidents, our plan to have children starts next year. Leave all to fate."

Source: Mingpao
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[Video] Miryo releases "I Love You, I Love You" MV ft. SNSD Sunny

Brown Eyed Girls' Miryo, who has recently began her solo career with debut album "MIRYO aka JOHONEY", has released the full music video for "I Love You, I Love You".

"I Love You, I Love You" is mid-tempo track that features Girls' Generation's Sunny. The track features Miryo's charismatic rap and Sunny's soothing vocals.

Check the MV below:

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[News] Kim Kang Woo and Kim Bum Join Movie ‘Miracle’

Actors Kim Kang Woo and Kim Bum have come on board for upcoming fantasy-thriller movie "Miracle".

Kim Kang Woo will be taking on the role of Yang Choon Dong, a multi-phase water purifier salesman and a passionate detective who instinctively thinks that the missing children's case has something to do with kidnapping and murder.

Suspected to be the culprit, Kim Bum is a mysterious graffiti-drawing youth. Kim Bum has been showing totally different characters in every work he's done recently from a boy to a man, getting more and more matured every time.

The "Miracle" is directed by Kwon Ho Young, who also behind "Parallel Life" (2009). The plot will revolves around children who disappear without a trace and a detective suspects a graffiti-drawing youth to be the culprit. The movie will begin production in March.

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[News] Shin Min Ah to star in new movie ‘Only You’

Actress Shin Min Ah will finally be making her comeback after two years!

Shin Min Ah has been confirmed for the upcoming movie ‘Only You‘ and is now in progress of arranging some details. ‘Only You’ will be Shin Min Ah’s first project in nearly two years after her popular drama, ‘My Girlfriend is a Gumiho‘ in 2010 and her last movie, ‘Million‘, which was released back in 2009.

The movie ‘Only You’ is about a heart-aching love story between a burglar and a police officer. Shin Min Ah will play a polite, lovely burglar but will also appeal with a decisive characteristic which she has never shown before.

Shin will be acting the opposite of Shin Ha Kyun, from the recently concluded TV series, ‘Brain‘.

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[NEWS]Uhm Jung Hwa, “The greatest partner I’ve had is T.O.P”

Singer and actress, Uhm Jung Hwa, chose Big Bang’s TOP as the greatest partner she has ever worked with. During a recent interview on KBS 2TV “Entertainment Weekly”, Uhm Jung Hwa gathered much attention when she chose TOP over her “Dancing Queen” (movie) partner and co-star, Hwang Jung Min.

Uhm Jung Hwa promoted her song “D.I.S.C.O” back in July of 2008 with TOP. She revealed her special relationship with him and also went on to state that they “often send each other messages and are on very close terms”. She also explained that he was her ideal man.

Irrelevant information omitted.

Source: Mydaily
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Eric Tsang sends care from Hong Kong to Japan

Eric Tsang Chi Wai last year brought a dozen or so artists to Japan for a travel special to help revive Japan's tourism. A year later, Chi Wai two nights ago again as a goodwill ambassador went to Fukushima Prefecture for a special in hopes of bringing positive messages back. The special will air in March on TVB.

The Hong Kong Film Award nominations were announced earlier. Chi Wai picked Lau Ching Wan as the favorite as he praised his outstanding performance in OVERHEARD 2 (SIT TING FUNG WON 2) and LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM). However he was worried that his two nominations would split his votes. As for Best Actress, he said of course Deanie Ip Tak Han had the highest chances. Chi Wai also praised the SHAOLIN (SUN SIU LUM JI) Best Supporting Actor nominee Nicholas Tse Ting Fung for his acting improvement.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
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Chapman To's Wife blames him for Fiona Sit

The Chapman To Man Jat and Fiona Sit Hoi Kei starred MR. AND MRS. GAMBLER (LAN DOH FU DAU LAN DOH CHAI) will soon be released, as the film title implies gambling will be its selling point. Ah Jat in the early 90s owed over 1 million and ran away to Taiwan. No wonder he did not mind sharing his experience to make everyone understand the harm of gambling and even revealed that now when he loses he would be sore, he would only bet small for fun during the Lunar New Year.

To Man Jat and Sit Hoi Kei in MR. played gambling addict couple. In reality Ah Jat in the 90s spent time as a gambler. Over ten years ago due to debt collection he landed his first entertainment headline. He remembered, "At the time I owed people a lot of money and had to run away to Taiwan. When I returned to Hong Kong I joined ATV to make television series thinking that no one would watch. I never expected the debt collector to see me on television and immediately called newspapers to expose my debts, which turned into headline news!" Ah Jat admitted that back then he owed different people over 1 million in total, yet he toiled away silently at ATV and finally he slowly paid back all the debts. Fiona was very surprised to hear her co-star's experience and could not help but say that her performance in the film was acting. She said, "Ah Jat performed like it was a part of his everyday life, you can say he was familiar with it! I have learned a lot from him too!" Fiona admitted that she had no gambling knowledge. In the film she had to intensely flip cards and learn many gambling table terms.

After many years, Ah Jat stressed that as he grew older he felt how hard it was to make money. Thus he would not gamble again. He said, "Back then I was only 18, I couldn't think of anything to get rich so I relied on gambling. Now if I lose money I would be very sore! Yet a little Lunar New Year fun was OK!" What was Ah Jat good at? Ah Jat complained, "I wasn't good at anything so I lost 1 million!" He boasted that back then he has won over 1 million, thus at age 18 he already bought his life gold Rolex. he stressed that he was the living example of gamblers. MR.'s director was Wong Jing. Ah Jat praised Brother Jing for still willing to make authentic Hong Kong films. He said, "Many directors now have returned to the Mainland or make co-productions. Brother Jing's expertise is gambling films. When he said he would make a movie with Hong Kong film flavor, I immediately agreed!"

The Lunar New Year had many big film releases, MR. was scheduled for a post Lunar New Year release. Was Ah Jat disappointed? He said no, because too many films were released during the Lunar New Year." He joked, "If you feel lost you can watch this film!" Fiona this time worked with Ah Jat for the fifth time. Ah Jat's wife Krystal Tin Yui Nei asked her husband not to ask Fiona again to keep from preventing her from
meeting guys. Ah Jat said, "The Old Lady said to give Fiona more chances!" Fiona might be over 30 soon but she still was very confident. "I believe in destiny so I am not afraid, if I can't find a suitable mate in my life, the Lord will make arrangements!"

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
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Donnie Yen attracts thousands in Shenzhen

Donnie Yen Chi Tan two nights ago worked on the Clarence Ford (Fok Yiu Leung) directed film DUT SHU SUN FUN in Shenzhen. Because they had to shoot a pouring rain scene, three blocks were blocked. The team yesterday posted notices that detailed the production date and location to inform nearby residents.

The notice achieved the opposite effect though as the notice was posted online. Two nights ago fans flocked to the location as almost 1,000 people gathered. Some even looked at from nearby roofs.

Chi Tan never expected such a turn out and even he was surprised. He urged everyone to pay attention to safety. Director Fok Yiu Leung might have expected the situation, thus he arranged for almost 70 person security team to maintain order. He said, "The security team included powerful locals and the police. Security would be very steady."

For the rain scene, three large water trucks and many workers participated. Chi Tan in the film played an undercover officer. Two nights ago he appeared in a mobster look. Famous tattoo artists spent four to five hours on him.

DUT not only starred Chi Tan also also Vincent Zhao Wenzhou, Zhang Hanyu and Mainland star Jing Tian. Fok Yiu Leung pointed out that because the investor really liked Cih Tan, the investment had no upper limit. He admitted that at first Chi Tan worried the watch and the chains would be scratched during fight scenes. He asked for counterfeits instead but the boss did not mind. He told Chi Tan to fight and not to keep it in mind. Chi Tan was not only an actor but also an action director. Earlier he secretly trained Jing Tian for a week and praised her potential.

The film will shoot in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. In Shenzhen the wired action scenes on the roof would be shot as well as a five car crash with six HK$600,000 luxury cars. Five would be totalled and one would be the back up. Later the team will shoot in Hong Kong and even use a helicopter.

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Amigo Chui has rival in winning Natalie Tong's love?

Amigo Chui’s career hit an all-time low following the onslaught of numerous negative rumors, including the 2009 beating of ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth Kwong, cheating on Natalie Tong on numerous occasions, and driving during a license suspension. Last year, Amigo bit back his pride and was demoted to a TVB production assistant. It was rumored that prior to former TVB executive, Stephen Chan’s departure from the company, he helped secure on-camera hosting opportunities for Amigo once again.

During Amigo’s career lowpoint, former girlfriend, Natalie Tong continued to remain by his side to offer her support, sparking frequent reconciliation rumors. Earlier, Amigo, his mother, and Natalie were spotted sharing a Lunar New Year dinner at a restaurant together. Amigo declared his intention to once again pursue Natalie once his career was stablized.

With Amigo successfully resurrecting his hosting career once again, Natalie however was spotted spending increasingly more time with androgynous former DJ, Vera. It was speculated that once deeply injured in her love relationship with Amigo, Natalie may have changed her sexuality preferences. Last night at 10 PM, Natalie was spotted with Vera in Happy Valley. Both women wore caps to avoid public scrutiny and ate dinner together at a restaurant, while sharing heartfelt conversations for over an hour.

The “masculine” Vera stepped outside the restaurant for a cigarette break, often scouting left and right to watch out for Natalie. Discovering the reporter’s prescent, Vera quickly alerted Natalie, after which the pair paid for their dining bill and left the establishment. Natalie deliberately pulled down the visor of her cap and drove away in her car.

Fighting for Natalie’s Love

Although it was exposed that Amigo Chui had cheated on Natalie Tong on numerous occasions, he still treasured his love relationship with her. With his mother in tow and inviting Natalie to a Lunar New Year dinner, Amigo’s reconciliation intentions were apparent. Although Natalie loved Amigo loyally for many years, the emergence of close friend Vera may pose as a serious challenge to Amigo. It was unclear who will emerge as the final victor to Natalie’s heart!

Source: Oriental Daily
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Yoyo Mung to portray firefighter in RTHK series

Since dating Ekin Cheng, Yoyo Mung has noticeably decreasing her filming output. It appeared that Yoyo preferred to challenge herself in her project selections. In the new RTHK drama, Fire Service Special 2, which was based on real life fire incidents, Yoyo will portray a female firefighter.

Revealing that she actively sought out the opportunity to secure the firefighter role, Yoyo stated, “When I realized that RTHK was casting for Fire Service Special 2, I contacted the producer, who said that I fit the role as well. I have met female firefighters in real life and find them to be outstanding! The male and female firefighters treat each other as equals. I know that I will never be able to become a firefighter in this life!”

To meet the physical requirements for the role, Yoyo has been training deligently. Despite her fear of heights, Yoyo practiced sliding down the fire house pole. Due to the filming of upcoming dangerous scenes, boyfriend Ekin Cheng advised her to be careful.

Indicating that she did not have to work on Valentine’s Day, Yoyo will be celebrating with a group of friends, which made the restaurant reservations easier to book.

Source: Oriental Daily
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[News] Second Generation idols successfully becoming acting-idols

Idols who made their debut in the mid to late 2000s are all successively becoming actors.

Members of groups such as TVXQ, JYJ and SS501, who have shaken the world with ‘music’ for over a decade, are now catching the eyes of audiences as actors.

The debut of an acting-idol is not something that happens overnight. Members of TVXQ, JYJ and SS501 who competed with their singing, dancing and looks around 5-6 years ago, have now mostly transformed into actors, and are attracting the attention of people through their friendly competition.

Representative examples of such members are JYJ’s Park Yoochun and SS501's Kim Hyun Joong. Park Yoochun made his debut as an actor in 2010 via the drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and won the KBS Drama Awards Newcomer Award with this production. He later acted in the drama “Miss Ripley”, and will be appearing in SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Attic Prince” this March.

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong also acted in the drama “Protect The Boss” last year, while Kim Junsu demonstrated both his acting and singing abilities while acting in the musicals “Mozart!” and “Elisabeth”.

Also, after starting off with “Heading To The Ground” in 2009, U-Know Yunho then acted in promotional video “HARU” and guest starred in “Poseidon”, (while) Choikang Changmin, who made his (acting) debut with “Paradise Ranch”, will be making his debut on the big screens in Japan via “Soar With The Gold”.


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[news] YG Entertainment's building interior revealed!

You think you have seen YG Entertainment's building interior already but you haven't seen everything yet.

On the new episode of SBS "Midnight TV Entertainment" reported about Se7en's comeback after 1 year and 6 months of hiatus. In preparation for Se7en's comeback, they featured the YG Entertainment's building interior to see what Se7en's working atmosphere is like.

Entrance alone, the staff was amazed at the high tech fingerprint recognition system. Not just anyone can enter the building, very few outsiders get's the chance to enter the building. The building does not only boast a beautiful exterior with it's unique architectural design but the interior is filled with luxurious design and state of the art equipment's on the dance studio and recording studio's.

Se7en confessed that when he was still new, and YG Entertainment was also new, he would practice in the old basement studio at the former YG Entertainment building. He is proud and happy that YG Entertainment has grown a lot over the years and now boasts a huge office building equipped with the best facilities for the staff, artist and workers.

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[news] TVXQ adds 2 more dates on Japan tour due to high public demand

TVXQ is receiving a lot of love from their Japanese fans and because of the huge interest and demands on their Japan tour, their agency SM Entertainment decided to add 2 more dates to TVXQ's Japan tour.

TVXQ kick started their tour "TVXQ Live Tour 2012~Tone~" last January 18 in Yokohama where TVXQ received enthusiastic response from the fans. However, the competition for the tickets are high and the demand is more than the ticket's supplied, fans had difficulty securing tickets for themselves, this is why SM Entertainment decided to add 2 more dates so those who were not able to secure a ticket can have another chance to see TVXQ in their concert.

So Far, TVXQ's 2012 Japan Tour is scheduled for 26 concerts to be held on 11 cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukioka, Osaka, Sapporo, Niigata, Hiroshima and Fukui. They are also scheduled to perform on Tokyo Dome and Osaka Dome on the 14th to 16th of April and 21st to 23rd of April respectively, they are expecting over 550,000 audience for the concerts. Also, TVXQ is scheduled to reveal a new single this March 14 "Still" in Japan.

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[news] STELLAR receives criticism for their wardrobe on MV teaser

STELLAR recently revealed their mv teasers and the single UFO on the 8th of February. They have already released the 2nd mv teaser and you can get to see a glimpse on the song's choreography and costume. However, fans noticed that Minhee's skirt was too short and her underpants was seen on the part of the choreography.

After the music video teaser was revealed, STELLAR's agency received verious phone calls complaining about the underpants of the member being clearly seen in the video. The agency quickly made amends on the situation and said that the stage outfits will be revised and they will make the skirt longer.

Meanwhile, STELLAR made their comeback in Mnet's "M!Countdown" and Minhee can be seen wearing a longer skirt compared to the skirt she wore in the mv teaser.

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Andy and Deanie nominated for 31st Hong Kong Film Awards

The nomination list for the 31st Hong Kong Film Awards was announced yesterday, Let The Bullets Fly and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D won the most nomination at 13 respectively. Multiple awards winner film A Simple Life was nominated in Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, and others, a total of 8 nominations. Last year, Andy Lau and Deanie Ip were crowned Best Actor and Actress in Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Awards, together they battle at Hong Kong Films Awards again, in addition to the luck of his wife pregnant with dragon girl, he might have the chance to win again.

For the Best Actor award, both Jiang Wen and Ge You of Let The Bullets Fly are nominated, Lau Ching Wan was nominated for Life Without Principle and Overheard 2, with Andy, all four nominees are Best Actor status, it will be a fierce competition. Meanwhile Deanie will be competing with Shu Qi, Tang Wei, Zhou Xun and Gao Yuan Yuan for the Best Actress award, outsiders tipped Deanie to win the Best Actress award for the fourth time with A Simple Life.

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Guangdong fans urge Sammi Cheng to wed

ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) tomorrow will open in the Mainland and Hong Kong. Leads Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Louis Koo Tin Lok promoted in the Mainland, yesterday they attended the Guangdong premiere. Both were asked about family as Sammi fans held up "Mrs. Hui" signs. Reporters asked Sammi when she planned to wed. Sammi did not know how to respond and finally co-stars Goo Jai answered for her.

At the premiere, Sammi fans held up a "Mrs. Hui" sign. Not only did they screamed Sammi but also kept screaming On Jai and Mrs. Hui. Sammi did not know whether to laugh or to cry. They also tried calligraphy on the stage and gave them to fans. Later during an interview a reporter suddenly asked when Sammi and On Jai will "close the sky roof" (wed), Sammi did not know how to respond, Goo Jai immediately helped out. "She said that her home doesn't have a sky roof." Later someone asked whether Sammi will perform a new concert and how she will spend Valentine's Day. Goo Jai again came to her rescue. "Let her eat first, she hasn't eaten in several years. It's such a shame." A fan suddenly screamed, "Spend it with Ox Tongue (Andy Hui Chi On)". Sammi laughed and said, "Next question please".

Goo Jai in the film fell in love with his fan Sammi. In real life he often received love pleads from fans. He said, "In the past few years I chatted with us online and played games. They would reply to their letters but I would read the content first. Because some would call me hubby and would ask me to marry them, I don't know how to handle those. Improper handling would be rather severe." Sammi joked, "So far no one has called me the Old Man, the relationship is the average artist and fan one."

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

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Teddy Robin Kwan wins Best Actor in Australia

Veteran film professional Teddy Robin Kwan Singer Actress Ella Koon Yun Na earlier with the Hong Kong film MERRY GO ROUND (DUNG FUNG POR) won Best Actor and Best Actress at the Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival in Sydney, Australia. The Jiang Wen directed LET THE BULLETS FLY won Best Picture. He personally received the Best Director Award.

Teddy Robin last year with GALLANTS (DA LUI TOI) won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actor and the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actor. This year at the Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival he crushed LET's Chow Yun Fat, Ge You and Taiwan film's JUMP! ASHIN's Eddie Peng Yu-Yen for Best Actor as his outstanding acting was again recognized. He even personally went to Sydney to accept the award and returned to Hong Kong last night. This time he was very surprised to be recognized again with MERRY. Ella due to work could not personally accept the award.

With 2012 to be the 30th anniversary of Teddy Robin as a director, Schoolmates Culture Club from February 17 to 26 will hold a Teddy Robin Panorama with seven films that he produced, directed or starred. It will include his first film a director ALL THE WRONG SPIES (NGOR OI YEH LOI HEUNG), THE STORY OF WOO VIET and his recent films MERRY GO ROUND and GALLANTS. The film will display his undying spirit.

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
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[Audio] Na Yoon Kwon releases "Because I’m Afraid" ft. Baek Jiyoung

Singer soloist Na Yoon Kwon has released his new single "Because I’m Afraid" featuring the queen of OST Baek Jiyoung. Released on February 7th, the song, which will be a part of Na Yoon Kwon's third album, immediately hit the top spot of various real time online music charts.

"Because I'm Afraid" is ballad that expresses a man’s acceptance of the end of a relationship and the woman’s emotions. Check the audio below:

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[News] EXID to hold debut showcase on Valentine's Day

EXID, a new 6-member girl group formed by the famous producer Shinsadong Tiger, is gearing up to make their debut this month. According to the teaser poster, which features a silhouette of the six members with the tagline “Whoz that girl?”, EXID will finally make their debut showcase on February 14th.

On the 7th, the group's agency AB Entertainment updated its official Twitter and announced that rookie girl group EXID will be holding its debut showcase on Valentine’s Day. According to the tweet, on February 14 the group will be holding its free showcase at 6 PM in front of the Myeongdong Theater.

Meanwhile, EXID will release a digital single “Holla” along with “Whoz That Girl?” on February 16th.

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Joey Yung clicks with MV director Heison, love sparked in London

Hong Kong pop queen Joey Yung has been in the industry for over 10 years. Over the years, her career went very smoothly as she's the 7 time 'Most Popular Female Singer' award winner and sits on HK$300 million net worth. The fight in her love life has also become stronger and stronger. Recently it was rumored a finance talent has feelings for Joey and did not hesitate to get through the 'mother-in-law policy'. The finance talent helped Mother Yung (Joey's mom) in her investments. However, it was said Joey actually doesn't even know this person at all.

[Oriental Daily] received reliable news that the person that is actually madly pursuing 31 year old Joey Yung is the new MV director (Heison Ng). Heison is about 30 years old and has established his own MV production company. Although he's not considered too handsome, but he is brilliantly talented. It is believed he is Joey's cup of tea. It was understood that the two met at work, where Heison had directed several of Joey's MVs including Wallpaper ??, Star Map ?? and Mountain Tupperware ????. Over time, Heison fell for Joey and love eventually sparked between them. Heison began a warm pursuit for Joey. According to the source, he has already touched Joey's heart in secret, but since she wanted more time to observe and understand him, the two have not developed into the dating stage yet.

However, Heison is being very active and taking initiative, often showing the love on Weibo. He greatly praised that Mountain Tupperware ???? is his favorite song of 2011. Last year, the two went to England to shoot the Wallpaper ?? MV, Joey expressed on Weibo her gratitude for Heison: "The 'Wallpaper ??' MV premiered, I'm grateful of Hei's diligent direction of the shoot. I wanted to ask, how would you score my typeface? Hehe." (TN: I believe Joey's 'typeface' refers to the lyrics displayed on her MV, in which she wrote by hand. Watch MV) Heison quickly responded: "I thank London's great weather, thank the wooden horse and I thank you for your golden hair, your right-hand and your pen."

Currently the two are in the love sprouting stage, the other day they were discovered having dinner together. Joey just got her new car and did not avoid being Heison's driver. The two meet up closely and thus the relationship is growing steadily. As for Joey's good friend, Denise Ho, since they are both busy with their own things, it was said they rarely kept in touch in the last six months. Even if it was Lunar New Years, Joey only visited Denise's house for new year greetings with a group of friends.

Heison denies the relationship

Yesterday [Oriental Daily] contacted Heison. When asked if he's dating Joey? He avoided: "We are friends, I'm not pursuing her!" Joey was spotted being his driver? He kept defending: "Just good friends, we go out to eat and play together. I helped her shoot her MVs, we have known each other for many years and we know each other well." Is it because he's worried the relationship might die out if its made public? He denied again: "There is no chance for us to develop a relationship, just friends. I am just a normal person, don't mess with me." If this news is fact or fiction, time will prove it.

Heison's Profile
Name: Heison Ng
Age: 30
Occupation: Had a position at the radio station for 2-3 years, responsible for collecting data from the internet and production work. He also helps singers shoot MVs. However, he resigned half a year ago to open his own company. He is currently a full-time director, responsible for shooting MV and production work.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Celebrities trailer for A Simple Life and to lead March screening slot

A Simple Life – a joint production of Bona Film Group Limited, Focus Films Limited and Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd, after winning awards in Venice Film Festival and Golden Horse Film Awards, it will open in the cinema on 8 March. Recently the film company released a “celebrities” trailer which allow the anticipating audience to catch a glimpse.

In the trailer, other than main cast Andy Lau and Deanie Ip, well known directors Tsui Hark, Ning Hao and Andrew Lau, actors Qin Hailu, Sumo Hung, Anthony Wong, Jim Chim Sui-man, Paul Chun, Angelababy and Bona Film boss Yu Dong, film billionaire Chow Man Wai,Raymond and other 15 celebrities making an appearance making A Simple Life more sparkle.

It is said that these 15 celebrities only cameo in the film, more to come and will only be revealed in the film. With so many cameos, other than they are being moved by the script, they are showing their support to the dream of Ann Hui.

At the start of the trailer, it revealed the identity of Tao Jie as “not considered a relative but just an elderly worker”, what followed does not show the relationship of Andy and Deanie as master-maid but rather like mother-son. In the scene where Andy bring a wheel-chair bound Deanie around the streets of Hong Kong, a sense of calm and tranquil, facing reality will make audience smile with tears in eyes. The trailer kept showing off the master supporting the maid, scenes of them caring for each other as they spend their life meaningful together.

Andy once said: “A Simple Life’s script moved me, the relationship between humans is magical, the feelings accumulated since young with elderly, through some little incidents, you will be moved.” It can be seen that A Simple Life wanted to represent the common “affection through long periods of time together”, this magical and sweet atmosphere filled up the whole film.

In addition, Bona Film boss Yu Dong expressed: “We wanted to make sure that A Simple Life earned more than a billion in the box office, first is our trust in the film, second is to return the support we have to Ann Hui through the market. A Simple Life is the first film of Bona Film for the new year, it’s also the film followed Overheard 2 of the summer holidays box office champion, box office of the National Day holidays It’s Love, new years hits Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D and Chinese New Year hit The Great Magician, hope that it will follow the success of the former four films and become the box office champion in March aiming the 5 consecutive winner for Bona Film.”

It is said that A Simple Life is the first film to confirm the screening slot in March when compared to the hesitation of other films, it can be seen the confidence of the film company has in the film.

Source: Sina.com
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King Kong & Kitty Yuen 'sister-brother' love? Its Possible

31 year old King Kong, a Taiwanese turned Hong Kong actor, has been rapidly rising in popularity due to his reputation of speaking funny broken Cantonese. His love life is filled with colors, following rumored girlfriend and former Miss HK Kayi Cheung and Taiwanese spice girl girlfriend (Ashlee), it was recently rumored that love sparked between King Kong and 41 year old Kitty Yuen. Yesterday Kitty responded over the phone: "I don't rule out the chances of King Kong and I!"

Regarding King Kong's 'sister-brother love' with Kitty, yesterday King Kong accepted an interview at TVB City and denied with his broken Cantonese: "Very funny, this morning I called Kitty and she yelled at me. She said 'Is it because your popular, so the media's writing rumors for you? Now I have no boys coming near me.' I answered her 'Your 41, I'm 31, now I have no girls coming near me and turned into a rich single man.'"

King Kong reveals he broke up with his Taiwanese girlfriend last October. Regarding the earlier continuous rant on Facebook that his ex-girlfriend had a lot of slandering comments of him? King Kong expressed: "I was talking about my ex-girlfriend's friends, not my ex-girlfriend. At the time, I really was upset and only made those comments out of anger. Later, when I looked at it again, I really regretted it. I will delete the comments."

Yesterday Kitty laughed out loud over a phone interview and denied to the relationship: "I always had a good feeling for King Kong. He's a good man. Since I'm such good friends with him, he scolded me 'I still have so much youth ahead of me, you ruined me'. I told him 'I don't have much youth left, but still you ruined me.'"

Source: Apple Daily
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Prioritizing handsome image, Raymond Lam fails to cooperate

After receiving the Jade Solid Golid “Golden Melody Gold Award” for his song, Chok, in early January, Raymond Lam became the object of severe criticism. Despite this, Raymond remained the #1 Brother at TVB. In his new series, Fight Crime, Raymond will sport an unshaven appearance to fit his rough cop role.

Despite growing a beard for two weeks, Raymond only had a bit of facial hair growth above his upper lip. In addition, Raymond had to exercise at the gym daily to a achieve a better body for his role in Fight Crime. Last week, while filming in an outdoor scene, Fight Crime producer, Lam Chi Wah, who requested that more hair growth was necessitated. However, Raymond replied, “I’m afraid it would get dirty!” Producer Lam immediately let the issue go, “Then that’s okay!” Afterward, Raymond revealed, “The producer asked me to grow out my beard longer, but the facial hair on the sides of my jaw are not dense! I can’t help it!”

In Fight Crime, Michael Miu will portray the main villain. The female lead will be Elaine Ng . Kate Tsui and Ella Koon will fight over Raymond’s love. The cast was appealing and the production may even turn out to be this year’s Anniversary series! Ella will portray Raymond Lam’s subordinate; the pair will be involved in a romantic arc. To fit her policewoman role, Ella wore neutral makeup, risking the possibility that she may appear tired in the HD footage.

Chok Idol Image Mesmerizes Millions

Since 32-year-old Raymond Lam entered the entertainment industry, he has always possessed a handsome, idol image in series such as Moonlight Resonance and Men With No Shadows. In each drama, Raymond retained his handsome, well-kept image. It was not until Fight Crime in which Raymond was requested to grow a beard in order to fit his rough character. For Raymond, this may be considered a breakthrough.

Actors Prioritize Handsome Looks and Fail to Cooperate

Many actors were eager to look their best onscreem. When asked to risk their handsome images, many actors wavered. Aside from Raymond refusing to grow a full beard, the below actors put their looks first and did not comply with the directors’ requests:

Leon Lai

Director Wong Kar Wai requested Leon Lai to wear sandals in Fallen Angels. However, Leon refused to reveal his toes because he considered them to be unattractive.

Andy Lau

Famous for cooperating with any filming requirements, Andy Lau however refused to shave his head bald in 2006 film, The Warlords. Andy told Director Peter Chan that given the context that the characters were tangled in war, there should be no time to shave their heads. Finally, Andy sported a skinhead look in his role.

Kevin Cheng

While filming A Fistful of Stances in 2009, Producer Lee Tim Shing requested Kevin Cheng to wear a fake mustache to appear more mature onscreen. Wishing to appear more handsome, Kevin finally did not wear a mustached onscreen.

Source: Excerpt from Face Magazine #246
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

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[news] Super Junior's concert in Taiwan is a huge success with over 40,000 fans in attendance

After Korea and Japan, Super Junior successfully concludes their "Super Show 4" world tour concert in Taiwan and Super Junior breaks another record by a foreign artist in the country!

Super Junior performed their 4-day concert "SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR SUPER SHOW4 in TAIPEI" last 2nd to 5th of February and over 40,000 fans were in attendance at the huge concert. In fact the concert tickets were sold out almost immediately after the ticket selling opened giving them the shortest time ever for concert tickets to be sold out in Taiwan. They are the first international star to have multiple sold out concerts in Taiwan.

Both fans and media were focused on the event and they also were present to welcome Super Junior when they arrived in the airport. Super Junior's arrival and concert was covered by the major media outlets in Taiwan.

Super Junior performed over 36 songs that covered their solo performances and also their hits. Meanwhile, Super Junior's next stop will be Singapore on the 18th and 19th of February.

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