[NEWS] JYJ’s Jaejoong’s younger sister to debut soon

JYJ’s Jaejoong’s younger sister is planning to make her debut soon.

On May 4th, a photo of Jaejoong’s little sister was posted on online community board along with the news that she is preparing for a debut in the entertainment industry.

In the photo shows a screen capture of a tweet from Jaejoong’s mother, Oh Seo Jin. The message says, “Maknae has decided to major in theater and film, and is planning to make her debut soon. Yesterday, she met with a director and today we met with KBS officials and shred a meal. They say they like maknae’s clear image, but I’m a bit worried because she doesn’t know how to dress herself up and has a bit of a country feel.”


Source: Nate

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[NEWS] Park Bo Young picks INFINITE as “the idols she wants to protect”

Actress Park Bo Young chose idol group INFINITE as the ‘idols she wants to protect’.

On May 3rd, Park Bo Young attended the premiere of her latest horror film ‘Don’t Click’ at Seoul Dongdaemun-gu Dongdaemun Megabox. During the event, she revealed that the ‘idols she wants to protect were INFINITE’ and shyly admitted being a fan.

Park Bo Young explained “I’m INFINITE’s fan” and “I like seeing them promoting on stage.”

Realizing INFINITE’s fans were present, Park Bo Young couldn’t hide her embarrassed expression that seemed to say “I’m in big trouble!” and also showed her feeble image “I worked a lot with idols and on music videos so I got a bit used to it but it’s still a bit scary.”

On the other hand, the movie is about the frightening story of sister who clicked on an ‘Unknown Video’ and start to be cursed with death after seeing that video. The movie will be released on May 31st.


trans: emilie @ infinite updates | source: star news

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Nicholas Tse & Cecilia Cheung happily together for Family Day

It has been a year since Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung separated, but to maintain a warm family for their kids, Nic and Cecilia often meet up and spend time together. Yesterday the two met up once again with Quintas for Lucas' parents day at school.

Yesterday the international school that Lucas is attending held a parents day and therefore allowed the ex-couple to briefly 'reconcile'. The family of four were spotted together! Yesterday at noon, Nicholas drove the 7-seater van to Cecilia's residence, picked her and his two sons up and the family went straight to school. When the family arrived at the school, Nic was dressed casually and when he saw reporters, he kindly greeted them.

Nic reveals Lucas really wants him and Cecilia to get back together. Yesterday at the parents day, it was the best opportunity, Lucas became his parents' little middleman. Although Cecilia and Nic often get together after the divorce, this is the first time the media got a family photo since the divorce announcement! Nic was initially walking Lucas into the school, but suddenly turned around and politely asked reporters if he could borrow the camera and long lenses: "Initially I wanted the camera on my iPhone, but it's too far. I want to record video of my son's performance." It was understood, Lucas was arranged to do a singing performance, and he didn't disappoint his parents' expectations. He had an extremely active performance, often cleverly glanced at his parents and little brother sitting in the audience. It looks like Lucas really does have talent in performing arts!

After about an hour, Nic and Cecilia left the school. Nic took advantage of the time he has with his son and carried Lucas to the car. The 'little middleman' Lucas was in a pretty good mood seeing how successful he was to get his parents together. He often smiled for the cameras. Cecilia carried Quintus the whole time, and since she rushed back to HK for this event, it was diffcult to hide her expressionless look even though the shades. The family of four got back into the van and went home.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Lo Hoi Pang: Female Champion is casual

The Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actor Lo Hoi Pang two nights ago celebrated with his fellow ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT alumni.  Attendees included Ng Lai Chu, Mak King Ting, Yu Mo Lin, Liu On Lai, Liu Kai Chi and Chan Man Yi, Felix Wong Yat Wa and Leung Kit Wa.  Brother Pang's often co-star Meg Lam Kin Ming even brought two bottles of red wine to congratulate him.

Brother Pang after winning the award earlier immediately returned to Zhuhai for Johnnie To Kei Fung's new film.  At the time To Sir already treated him to dinner.  After that Brother Pang also celebrated with his family.  His grandson even played with the award at his home.  As for everyone calling him the light of EYT, Brother Pang humbly said, "No, Chi Jai won it a long time ago.  However we are the artist training class' five most famous, including Chow Yun Fat, Ng Man Tat, (Ringo) Lam Lan Tung, Ng Yun Chuen and me.  The earlier ones all won awards already.  Ng Yun Chuen went behind the scene, leaving only me.  I thought I had no chance left, but then they gave it to me too.  (After the award do you have more film offers?)  It's always been around the same, the problem is whether I want to or not.  I just want to have a little fun.  (Will you get a raise?)  Don't say that, what would the raise be for?  How much can it go up?  However some outside the film industry like READERS' DIGEST dragged me to present awards, and more people ask me for interviews."

Brother Pang on the award night said that he would visit Best Supporting Actress So Hung Suen but so far he still has not have the time.  Sister Suen reportedly lost a toe to diabetes, Brother Pang said, "She didn't pay attention to her diabetes!  I have had diabetes since 1987 but I know to keep an eye on myself, I don't dare to eat much rice.  All along I was able to control the condition, otherwise I might have complications that would be hard to handle.  Several of my friends got 'nailed' that way."  He said, a long time ago he saw Sister Suen at a film promotion.  At the time she was already very thin and had no energy when she spoke.  However he did not know whether she had diabetes or another illness.  Brother Pang said, "Don't think you would be fine just because you are vegetarian."  Aside from controlling his condition with medication he also watched his diet.  No matter how delicious the food was he would only have a little more than half a bowl of rice.

In addition, a magazine caught Brother Pang with a woman.  He asked, "Is she really a woman!  (You were caught going to a coffee shop?)  No.  Sometimes viewers would come over.  This stuff is very casual, even
so it wouldn't stir up too many waves!"

A friend of Jacqueline Law Wai Guen, Liu On Lai said about Sister Guen's condition, "She is great, she is fine.  (She was rumored to be hospitalized?)  She has always been in and out of the hospitals because she needed scheduled appointments.  I don't know why such rumors would surface.  (Did Sister Guen mind?)  I don't know if she minds or not but as a friend hearing such information I would be worried.  However she is
amazing, very positive.  For anyone with a religious belief they can pray for her."

Liu On Lai also praised Brother Pang as the light of EYT.  Although she rarely acted anymore, if she had a chance she would like to again because she would be very happy at work.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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AngelaBaby blames bad takes on her bad kissing

The Angelababy and Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting) starred romantic tear jerker FIRST TIME's music video KEEP SMILING OK? premiered.  Two leads under the Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) created song had seven bad takes to complete a kiss scene.  After completing this seaside loving kiss even Baby joked with Chiu Yau Ting, "Did you pay off the director?"

Baby said, "Although it was a kiss scene, it was a very innocent kiss.  However such a simple looking scene took seven takes.  This kiss scene was even our first scene of the shoot, so before the shoot I was a little nervous.  However I never thought to kiss Chiu Yau Ting seven times before meeting the director's demand, ha!  Actually our kissing was so poor."  Chiu Yau Ting before the shoot was fully prepared as he brought a toothbrush.  He said, "Actually the shoot was a little embarrassing, but as a man I should be even more magnamious.  I have to let myself go, then Baby would be more relaxed."

In the music video Chiu Yau Ting and Baby's romantic scenes took the lead, with many seaside biking, playing at an amusement park, dancing in an alley, drifting snow scenes.  Baby's gentle singing that was full of
emotions brought viewers into the visuals and the film as everyone tasted the first love perfection together.  Jay Chou and Vincent Fang Wen-shan tailored this theme song for Angelababy.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Charlie Yeung's old look surprises Aaron Kwok

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing in the film FLOATING CITY (FAU SING) played Tanka.  Because he was unwilling to spend his life on a fishing boat like the generations before him and had no idea when he would return from taking a risk at sea, he finally decided to try his luck on shore and changed his fate.  Yet he went too fast while his wife Charlie Yeung Choi Nei remained where she was.  The distance between them grew further as
Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) appeared around him.  Choi Nei played the role from her 20s to her 60s, Sing Sing thought Choi Nei's biggest sacrifice was making her skin darker and rougher.  At first glimpse even he was surprised.

Sing Sing said that not only director Yim Ho was demanding but also the most difficult was speaking Tanka.  Although he had a translator on the set, digesting on the spot was hard.  Long dialogue along with emotional performance was truly very hard to handle, luckily they got through it without too many bad takes as he met his own demands.  As for playing an old character, Sing Sing revealed that the make up was not deliberately exaggerated.  It was an spiritual old.  The most successful was the scene in which he and Choi Nei were at their oldest.

Choi Nei said that back then women at sea all listened to their men and silently supported their husbands.  Her character was even deaf.  Sing Sing joked, "Take a look at me and you know, every time when you ask something that is unrelated I become deaf -- intermittent hearing loss."  Choi Nei continued that in order to experience hearing loss for awhile she wore ear plugs.  At her most exaggerated she even wore them outside and on a flight.  Originally she would get frustrated when she could not hear the volume and did not want to speak.  She became lonely and was only willing to live in her own world.  Thus she experienced how old people felt when their hearing deteriorated.  She was sympathetic and her heart ached.

Choi Nei caught attention after working on an ad with Sing Sing and got into the business.  Earlier they worked together on AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (FU JI).  Years later, Choi Nei thought Sing Sing was more mature than before but still was able to maintain his childlike innocence.  In particular he had a lot of fun with the crew.  For such a sunny person to play a character who was tangled in pain, she understood why Sing Sing chose to be a happy person off screen.  She said that she seemed to be flipping through Sing Sing's diary.  Has she flipped through his love diary?  She said that when Sing Sing wanted her to she would.

The film's subject was very similar to the overseas award winning ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW (SHUI YUET SUN TAU).  Did they want the film to win as well?  Sing Sing said that an actor could only help the director fulfill one of the drams.  This time the story background was memories of the colonial era to introduce to a new generation that Hong Kong was just a fishing harbor back then and how times changed.  He said, "My character isn't a biological son, but (the film) is about how the biological mother isn't as great as the adoptive mother.  The film will open on Mother's Day, a perfect salute to the respected mothers."

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Chik Mei Chun helps Stephen Chow's start

Chik Mei Chun recently appeared on a cable program and discussed her artist training class days.  She also appreciated running into her benefactor Ng Yu who approached her about a variety program; Ah Chik after graduation very quickly had a chance to play the female lead, but she remembered once when she was an "extra".

Ah Chik recalled, "Back then for THE SHELL GAME (CHIN WONG JI WONG), in one scene I played Fat Gor (Chow Yun Fat)'s secretary and had no line.  That day the notice was for 9AM.  I went to the dressing room on time for make up and hair, then I sat and waited there until 3AM!"  At the time she was still new, of course she did not dare to make any noise.  Even when she ate she did not dare to take too long as she was afraid that they could not find her.  Finally even the lady at the dressing room could not help but ask the drama team for her, only then did they discover that she waited for an entire day.  Soon she finally took her mark.  Ah Chik also praised Fat Gor for being quite a gentleman, an elder who took great care of his junior colleague.

Ah Chik even revealed that she lived in the same neighborhood as Stephen Chow Sing Chi and Tony Leung Chiu Wai, their enrollment in the artist training class was also related to her.  Ah Chik said, "I was the first one to apply.  They saw how happy I was with it and I asked them to apply as well."  She said that Sing Yeh has liked kung fu since he was little and had quite a sense of humor.  At first when the artist training class's instructor Lau Fong Kong was hesitating about accepting Sing Yeh, Ah Chik spoke on his behalf and pointed out all of Sing Yeh's positive points to him.  Finally the instructor accepted him.  Later when Sing Yeh found out he thanked her.  However she felt that his success today was completely due to his own abilities.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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[VIDEO] G.Na and Brave Girls performed for the army!

Check out G.Na and Brave Girls' flawless performance at the special concert for Army!

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[VIDEO] CSJH The Grace performed in the rain for Live Power Music!

CSJH performed One More Chance in the rain!

The girls show off their professionalism in their latest performance,enjoy their performance here!

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[VIDEO] JYP unveiled dance version MV for You're The One!

Check out the dance version MV of JYP's latest hit song You're The One!

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Edwin Siu rises to popularity on TV, embraces the singing dream again

Back then when Edwin Siu was a singer, he had pretty good development, but because of one comment, his popularity hit rock bottom, but did not give up. Four years ago, he decided to sign a contract with TVB and start completely over. In the recent months, his popularity has been on the rise again. Following Forensic Heroes III, he participated in Daddy Good Deeds and now the current Gloves Come Off. In these series, he has played important roles, from good to evil to comedic roles, he has done it all and can snag the Most Improved Award any second!

Earlier Edwin's role as Ah Yap in Daddy Good Deeds had stirred up lots of feedback, especially his old-fashioned performance of the song The Distant Her in the series, got Netizens going wild. Rarely in comedy series, this really gave Edwin lots of encouragement: "I just couldn't believe people praised my Gags so much. Someone told me they haven't laughed so much from a series in a long time, that was what made me most happy! (Unfolded your 'comedic cells'?) I don't know! But I added a lot into the role, the more old-fashioned it is, the better!" Edwin claimed he loves being funny and his personality is similar to Ah Yap. "I like to make the people around me happy, I am the leisure team leader, responsible to lighten up the atmosphere!"

As for the opportunity to sing Daddy Good Deed's theme song (Never Been Mindful), Edwin directly expressed he was very happy when he heard the unexpected news and he was able to re-live the feeling of being a singer: "It's been so many years since I've sang a Cantonese song, really miss it! Before I didn't understand the meaning, but now I have more life experiences. (Sign with a record label?) Not at the moment. I will focus on increasing my impact in series first, but I do hope I can still sing too!"

Once the camera changes, Edwin goes from the upbeat sunshine boy from Daddy Good Deeds to an rough manic in Gloves Come Off. There is great room to display his acting skills: "I play Selena Li's first lover, but then after an accident my personal nature changed completely. I would beat her and there was one scene where I throw the wheelchair at her!" Also in his upcoming two series The Last Steep Aliment and The Confidant, Edwin plays the big villain. No wonder Edwin expressed this is a prosperous year for him.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Joey Yung says Lady Gaga's "Love HK for Counterfeit Goods" gives HK a bad image

Yesterday Joey Yung attended the OSIM event Joey Yung and The Most Beautiful Mothers Gathering. Joey awarded 'The Most Beautiful Mother Certificate' to 20 mothers. As Mother's Day is around the corner, Joey has not had time to pick out a gift for her mother, but plans to renovate her entire home.

Lady Gaga expressed on Twitter that she loves Hong Kong because she can exercise while shopping for counterfeit handbags all on one street. This resulted in a visit from the Customs for interrogation. Joey feels Gaga's comment negatively affects Hong Kong's image. She said Gaga is a celebrity and a public figure with so many fans, every word she says is very influential. Joey thinks Gaga didn't carefully think of the reaction before saying something like that. Lady Gaga disclosed at her concert that the 'Customs interrogation' comment was just a joke in response to the Twitter comments. In regards to this, Joey expressed: "She said it was a joke, then it's a joke! She still shouldn't make irresponsible remarks. If she has so much money to buy 'A Products' (counterfeit products), then I believe she's just too playful!" Although lately Joey has been busy recording in HK, she attended Lady Gaga's concert in Australia earlier, but this time she does not have plans to support her concert again. Will she give Lady Gaga's style a try? Joey frankly expressed Gaga's bold image is not her cup of tea: "The beauty I pursue is not boldness. I really do admire her music, but may not necessarily follow her style."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Jay Chou dethrone Andy in 2012 Forbes China Celebrity List

2012 Forbes China Celebrity List was announced, this is the 9th time that Forbes Chinese edition released its China Celebrity list, Jay Chou top the standing with Andy Lau and Fan Bingbing at second and third respectively.

Since Forbes started took consideration from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2009, Jay Chou had been occupying the top 3 spots. 32 years old Jay had released a new music album in 2011, staged several concerts, had several products’ endorsements and performed in several activities, his action film The Viral Factor had done well at the box office in the countries that the film was screened, the review of the film and his acting has gained recognition.

The all rounded heavenly king Andy Lau is second, he staged more than 10 concerts within two months, A Simple Life which he invested has won countless awards and done very well at the box office.

Promoted to third is endorsement queen Fan Bingbing, other than recognition to her acting, more than 40 product endorsements had brought her a big figure in terms of earnings. The high flyer is Yang Mi who promoted to 14th from last year’s 92, her drama – Ruyi had high viewership since it started broadcast.

One thing to mention, the earnings of the artistes kept shrinking, the contest has became competitive.

2012 Forbes China Celebrity List

1. Jay Chou (Singer/Actor)
2. Andy Lau (Singer/Actor)
3. Fan Bingbing (Actress)
4. Faye Wong (Singer/Actress)
5. Li Na (Sportswoman)
6. Zhao Benshan (Actor)
7. Jolin Tsai (Singer)
8. Yao Ming (Sportsman)
9. Jackie Chan (Actor)
10. Lin Chiling (Model/Actress)

Source: yule.sohu.com, http://news.hexun.com, http://amuse.nen.com.cn
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

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[NEWS] Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ and more to perform at Google HQ

Korean top groups will be performing at the Google Headquarters in San Francisco for the first time!

The concert which will be taking place at Google Headquarters in San Francisco, USA at 6pm (local time) on May 21st and will be aired worldwide through MBC and Google. Top K-Pop stars including SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation, TVXQ and Super Junior as well as Wonder Girls, KARA, B2ST, MBLAQ and SISTAR will be performing at the event.

On May 3rd, a representative from the music industry stated, “After hearing the news that Korean artists will be performing at the Google headquarters, curiosity has peaked even among the local event organizers. The Hallyu fever has spread not only with Korean-Americans but to all fans of pop music in the US.”

For SM Entertainment’s artistes, they will be preparing for the concert at Google Headquarters right after the ‘SM Town Live World Tour’ which will be held at Honda Center, California on May 20th.


Credit: osen.co.kr + fanwonder

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[NEWS] Park Ji Min adjusts to life as winner

Park Ji Min held her first interview Tuesday since becoming the first winner of the singing-audition show “K-Pop Star” on Sunday night, saying she wants to become an “inspirational singer.”

The program’s first winner said that she wasn’t sure how she came up on top against her friend and fellow contestant Lee Ha Yi.

“Lee Ha Yi is a better performer than I am. She just has that capacity to draw people in,” Park explained on SBS’ news program “Nightline”.

The 15-year-old also said that the last seven months on the show have been some of the most grueling of her life. “To have to prepare a better show each week and the fact that I had to lose weight was really stressful,” Park said.

As the big winner of the high-profile competition, the young star has some big decisions to make in the coming weeks.

Park received 300 million won ($266,000) to help jump start her career and must now decide if she will sign with JYP, YG or SM entertainment agencies.


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily

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[NEWS] Kim Hyun Joong to make small screen comeback

Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong will be officially making his small screen comeback!

According to his agency KEYEAST on May 3rd, Kim Hyung Joong has been cast as the male lead in the upcoming TV series “City Conquest.” This will mark his return to the small screen after two years since starring in MBC drama “Playful Kiss” in 2010.

“City Conquest” is a drama that’s been adapted from the original comic by author Shin Hyung Bin. It will focus on the story of Baek Mir who blames his father for leaving his family and takes revenge against the evils of society which drove his family into destruction.

Kim Hyun Joong will play the strong independent character Baek Mir, who faces difficulties in life as an orphan but a man who becomes infinitely weak when it comes to love.

A representative from KEYEAST stated, “Kim Hyun Joong is putting in a ton of effort in preparing for his role and hopes to show a mature side of himself as actor. Please look forward to it.”

Source: OSEN

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[NEWS] HITT to change name to I.M.U + reveals new member Sungjin

Rookie boy band HITT, which debuted in early 2011 with their mini-album, “Here Is the Top”, recently underwent heavy changes in the group. Leader Hayong and junior Howon decided to leave HITT despite their approaching comeback.

Howon was noted to have left HITT in order to be able to focus on his studies and be an all-rounded artiste, while leader Hayong was diagnosed with symptoms of a degenerating spinal disk which requires further treatment.

With the departure of two members, Juntaek, Hyunjoon, Wooram, and Jaehoon recruited new members to promote not as the original HITT, but as a new group. According to Jay.K Entertainment, the group will be named as I.M.U. which stands for “Inspire Music Unit.”

In addition, the first new member Sungjin has been introduced. He was born on ‘93 and a previous contestant in tvN’s “Oh! Boy” competition. He was revealed to be one of the group's vocalists, as well as the group's new maknae.

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[NEWS] Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ and more to perform at Google HQ

Korean top groups will be performing at the Google Headquarters in San Francisco for the first time!

The concert which will be taking place at Google Headquarters in San Francisco, USA at 6pm (local time) on May 21st and will be aired worldwide through MBC and Google. Top K-Pop stars including SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation, TVXQ and Super Junior as well as Wonder Girls, KARA, B2ST, MBLAQ and SISTAR will be performing at the event.

On May 3rd, a representative from the music industry stated, “After hearing the news that Korean artists will be performing at the Google headquarters, curiosity has peaked even among the local event organizers. The Hallyu fever has spread not only with Korean-Americans but to all fans of pop music in the US.”

For SM Entertainment’s artistes, they will be preparing for the concert at Google Headquarters right after the ‘SM Town Live World Tour’ which will be held at Honda Center, California on May 20th.


Credit: osen.co.kr + fanwonder

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[NEWS] Kim Jisu opens up about her younger man

Following the leak of their relationship back in mid-March, 41-year old actress Kim Jisu spoke to Ilgan Sports about her boyfriend, who is 16 years her junior.

“I changed my relationship status on Facebook because I wanted my friends to know, but I didn’t think that others would take such an interest,” said Kim.

“Regardless, it’s public now and I don’t want to live and love in secret,” said the actress who is currently starring in the JTBC drama “Love Again,” about a group of middle-aged school friends who have affairs with one another.

When the reporter asked Kim how she felt about being called “The Korean Demi Moore,” Kim said, “Well they ended on a bad note, so it’s not exactly flattering.”

Kim also said that, because her boyfriend Roy Kim lives in Canada, they only see each other now and then.
“We talk frequently but we are far apart. I’m always here for him though.”

The starlet also said that although she doesn’t want to go around parading the fact that she is in a relationship, that when asked, she is not one to deny the truth. “I can’t say for certain whether we will get married, but when I am in a relationship, I do give it my best and am in the mindset that this may lead to marriage.”


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily

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[NEWS] Won Bin has no interest in dating?

On the May 2nd episode of MBC TV program ‘Radio Star’, actor Kim Hee Won spoke about the time he questioned co-actor Won Bin about his relationships.

Kim Hee Won spoke about Won Bin, whom he starred in “A Man From Nowhere” with, “He is very quiet. Even when we film, he sits in the corner all alone. He takes his work very seriously.”

“He asked me for some coffee one day and brought two canned coffees. He had a lot of passion for acting. We started off at about 1 or 2 in the morning and that’s all he spoke about until 10 in the morning.”

When the MC’s asked if that was all they really talked about, he said, “We really only spoke about acting. When we got closer I asked him if he dated, and he said that he didn’t.”

“I asked if he had been intimate with anyone lately and he said no so I gave up.”


Source: Nate

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[NEWS] Yang Hyun Suk to appear on ‘Healing Camp’

Following JYP Entertainment’s Park Jin Young (JYP), YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk will be making an appearance on SBS program “Healing Camp.”

According to a representative from the program on May 1st, Yang Hyun Suk, who is JYP’s fellow panel judge on SBS ‘K-POP Star’, will be pre-recording his segment on May 2nd.”

Since JYP recently revealed that his harsh image on ‘K-POP Star’ was constructed by Yang Hyun Suk himself, many viewers are curious to see how he will respond to those accusations.

In addition, viewers are looking forward to the behind-stories about his days as a member of Seo Taiji & Boys, his transformation to a successful CEO of large company that manages groups like Big Bang and 2NE1, as well as his relationship with his wife Lee Eun Joo.


Source: Nate

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[NEWS] Ivy took laxatives before shooting album jacket

Singer Ivy revealed a funny story with laxatives.

In an interview before her comeback, Ivy confessed, “On the day of shooting jacket photo for my new album, I took laxatives to look skinny. I took 3 pills hoping to draw the best outcome. However, I got an upset stomach and ended up going to the emergency room.”

She continued, “It was April Fool’s Day, so no one would believe me or help me when I needed help.”

Ivy, who has been largely absent from the music scene since 2009, finally made her much-awaited comeback with the ballad “Torn Heart”. The song starts with Ivy’s calm, sensible vocals and goes on with an impressive and emotional chorus.


Source: TV Report

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[NEWS] Girls’ Generation Featured in LA Times Article ‘K-Pop Enters American Pop Consciousness’

Girls’ Generation, alongside several other K-pop artists, were recently mentioned in an LA Times article covering the expansion and growth of the K-pop scene in the United States.

The article began by covering Girls’ Generation’s performance of the “The Boys” on “Late Show with David Letterman”. The author commented that the group pulled off a look that wouldn’t be out of place at a “goth cocktail party”, but praised the performance and song as something “new yet uncannily familiar on the American pop scene”. Tiffany’s reaction upon learning they’d be performing on the show was also humorously recounted.

The writer went on to note that Girls’ Generation is “arguably the biggest name in…Korean pop music culture”, and that the group and K-Pop as a whole have won over fans of various nationalities with ” techno, hip-hop, R&B and top-40 [sounds]” and “singles [that] are often focused vehicles for elaborate music videos and rarely less than bonkers good fun.”

Further, he noted that “Gee” essentially “transformed the country’s role in the Asian pop landscape”, and elaborated on its success with the MV’s 70 million hits on YouTube and how Girls’ Generation became “the first non-Japanese Asian girl group to top Japan’s singles charts.”

Regarding their American expansion, the author noted the gradual increase of performances in the US, including last year’s SMTOWN Live in New York, as an indication of how far the genre has come since the days when it was only accessible by social media networks. Being able to connect with their fanbase abroad is especially important for idols born in the US like Tiffany, who said, “There were so many more opportunities in K-Pop for a young Asian-American singer. It took some adjusting to move there [Korea] in my teen years. But fans respected that this group wasn’t put together overnight, it took a lot of practice to learn our different values and strengths.”

Lastly, the difficulties regarding the lack of an American “hub” were noted, as the US lacks a music show line-up like those present in Korea, and how artists like 2NE1, the Wonder Girls, and Girls’ Generation themselves are finding ways around this. The Madison Square Garden concert was again highlighted as a big step forward, and the piece concluded with a hopeful reflection from Tiffany: “Coming back to America to pursue music is a dream. Not just because it’s America, but because this is just the beginning.”


Source: LA Times
Written by: SNSDave@soshified
Edited by: MoonSoshi9@soshified, michaelroni@soshified

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Ella Koon's brother Jamis suspected to eat dogs, Netizens furious

Since youth, Ella Koon has always been a dog lover. Over the past several years, Ella has had over 20 dogs as pets in her house, but it turns out her elder brother (Jamis Koon Chung Ming) not only ate dog meat in Shenyang last month, but also showed off with a photo on Weibo. Yesterday Ella expressed she doesn't believe her brother would eat dog meat.

Cats and dogs are not only pets, they are also a close friends to humans. It's a pity people in Mainland are still continuously murdering these animals and eating them. As a dog lover herself, Ella's brother Jamis Koon uploaded a photo of a table food of dog meat dishes and even expressed to his friends all over: "Dog meat is delicious."

Reporters discovered two related photos on Jamis' Weibo, both photos were uploaded on March 11th. The first was a photo of the 'Shenyang Dog Meat Shop' and the second one was a whole 'Dog Meat Feast'. It was seen there was a total of 9 dishes on the table. Netizens saw the sight of this and painfully criticized: "Why do you have to eat dogs? How could you eat such cute animals? There should be a law that prohibits the killing of dogs." were also some people that directly criticized that Jamis has no mercy, but Jamis himself has not responded.

The 33 year old Jamis Koon was actually a graduate of the TVB 12th Acting Class in 1998. Catherine Chau and Jenny Koon were his classmates. He entered the industry earlier than his sister Ella, but later Jamis left the entertainment circle to follow his father in doing business. What's ironic is Jamis has a pet dog in his Hong Kong home, and once uploaded a photo of his beloved dog. He said: "I have a black dog, his name is 'Sat Kill'." Also, he often uploads photos of him with good friends rebuilding the big Buddha in Mainland. On one hand he's oriented towards Buddha, but on the other hand, he's a dog killer. Such self-contradictory.

Yesterday reporters contacted his sister Ella Koon over the phone. When asked if she knows her brother showed off his 'Dog Eating Feast' with a photo on Weibo? She said: "I didn't know. I have been busy shooting series recently and haven't really had the chance to see my family muuch. Also, he's always not in HK, I'm not too sure what he's up to." As for her brother eating dog meat? Ella said: "I have to get an understanding first. We love dogs, and have been raising dogs since youth until now."

Ella said she currently owns 3 dogs at home. Sat Kill is a stray dog that her brother brought home. When asked if she believes her brother would eat dog meat? She said: "From what I know of my brother, I don't think so. Perhaps he just took a photo of it. (Are you afraid it might be the truth?) Of course I"m afraid to hear this, but I don't quite believe it because we started raising dogs since we hit puberty and we are people who cannot be separated with dogs."

The President of the HK's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HKSPCA) strongly denounced Jamis for eating dogs: "I believe eating dogs is very sick, very inhumane, ridiculous because they are our friends. Dog owners clearly understand dogs are very loyal to humans. I just think if you can still eat dogs, that is just really ridiculous, don't even deserve to be a human being. Some people in Mainland still eat dogs, you have to go against these traditional food cultures, must have legislation. Because just us dog lovers alone protesting, they will be asking why can you eat chicken, pigs or cows then? Why can't we eat dogs or cats? So, I just feel to avoid conflicts, the best is to simply have legislation. We at HKSPCA have been doing this all along, assisting in drafting a legislation and hope to make it into a law soon." Furthermore, the President continues: "I feel people who eat dogs have a serious character issue. We aren't in a war or famine right now, there is no excuse to eat dogs. That is sick, I hate them."

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Jamis Koon responds today on Weibo regarding the dog eating issue:

I absolutely do not support eating dogs, nor was that photo intended to encourage people to eat dogs! On the contrary, I am very amazed that there really is indeed an all dog meat store in Mainland! I am a dog lover myself, and have probably had over 20 dogs since youth until now. I definitely will not eat dogs and I hope others won't end the innocent dog lives.

 

Source:  Apple Daily

Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Eddie Kwan forces himself to fall in love with Moses Chan

Moses Chan and Eddie Kwan were rehearsing a Kunqu Chinese Opera scene for TVB new series Beauty At War. The two big men play 'Dai Lo Gun' and 'Fa Dan' respectively and will have to learn the proper hand gestures and how to make charming glances at one another. Moses and Eddie both feel its difficult because one movement could take about 3-4 months to master.

Eddie joked in the play within the series, he will have convince himself that he has fallen in love with Moses. He said: "After all, I am slightly resistant to being feminine, but I have paid more attention to eye expressions in females. (Then that means you're on 'imperial orders' to check out girls?) You can say that." Moses said just learning the pronunciations alone takes some time. When speaking of him losing quite a bit of weight, Moses said: "I deliberately lost 10-20 pounds because of this series, but just now the instructor bought us chicken thighs, and I had 3!" Eddie said he will reduce starchy foods in his diet because he believes the Fa Dans in the Qing period are thinner and that would look better.

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Grace Wong's 'throws out her chest' in a rape scene resulting in complaints

TVB costume series House of Harmony & Vengeance premiered on April 30th. In the series, Grace Wong had a scene where she gets raped and revealed half of her chest. A large group of Netizens were shocked to see such scene, and plus the series is airing during family viewing hours, so there will probably be complaints.

TVB series and shows are often getting complaints. Earlier Samantha Ko appeared in a sexy outfit while playing a drifting game on Battle of the Senses received 5 complaints due to the 'flinging breasts' on-screen. On Monday night, it was Grace's turn as she was seen as 'Dai Ho Sau' (her role) in the new series House of Harmony & Vengeance airing at the 8:30pm time slot. Not long after the episode started, the plot was about Grace doing a dance performance and attracted the local magistrate's son (played by Dia Yiu Ming) attention. He said he'll deliver the dance costumes and lured her into the room and forced her on the bed. The scene implied that she was raped. While she was struggling to escape, Grace revealed half of her chest, which was very sexy. Once Netizens saw that scene, they were very surprised and couldn't believe that there was that kind of sexiness in a costume drama. One Netizen praised Grace's nice body figure, while others said the scene was not suitable for family viewing hours. Looks like there will be complaints by the parents.

Producer Nelson Cheung said: "The story sets in the Tang dynasty, the costumes are often low-cut. Also, it was a raping scene, so the artists were just into character and didn't care too much. It was solely for the plot and was no intention to sell the sex appeal. From here on out, there will be some other sexy scenes, for example with Linda Chung. I hope viewers will continue to watch and support."

Aside from Grace Wong's sexy scene becoming a hot topic, some Netizens calls the 'local magistrate' into question, wondering why such official appeared in the Tang dynasty because that government rank only came about in the Song dynasty. Netizens criticized TVB for not doing enough research.

Source: Mingpao
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SHARON CHAN IS UNCERTAIN ABOUT JACQUELINE LAW'S CONDITION

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Jill Vidal (Wai Si), Timothy Cheng Tse Sing, David Lo Dai Wai, Sharon Chan Man Chi and Sammy starred A DREAM TEAM (FAN SUN KEI BING) two nights ago held its premiere.  Leanne Li Yanan, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Fiona Leung Ngai Ling and Hiromi (Yui Mei) came in support.  Because Chan Man Chi and Sammy were at work, they did not appear until after the premiere.

Jacqueline Law Wai Guen reportedly was hospitalized again due to illness.  Man Chi who went to the same church as she did was asked about her condition.  She said, "Lately I have been busy with a series and haven't had time to go to church.  Last year I saw Sister Guen for the first time at church and thought she was very friendly.  At the time she was very healthy.  Sister Guen was moved to tears when she sang hymns, I was moved too.  I grabbed her hand and wished Sister Guen good health.  Sister Guen told me that she hoped to see her at church every time."  Man Chi said that although she did not know about her condition now, she knew that Sister Guen was optimistic and positive.  She believed that nothing would stump her.  Cheng Tse Sing's wife Lau Sin Yi was Sister Guen's good friend.  He said that he did not know about Sister Guen's condition and only knew that his wife was in text message contact with Sister Guen everyday.  He said, "If Sister Guen was not well she wouldn't send any text.  (Her condition) should not be as serious as rumored."  Has Sister Guen been released from the hospital?  Cheng Tse Sing said that he did not know.  Lo Dai Wai said that he was familiar with Sister Guen's family.  He said that he has not contacted her but praised Sister Guen to be a reborn warrior.  He believed that she would optimistically face it.

In addition, Wai Si said that she will promote the film in the U.S. with the cast for two to three weeks.  She would have a chance to visit her boyfriend Tim who was studying film in Los Angeles and would prepare his favorite lemon tea as a gift.  Wai Si said that he will graduate in a year then they hope to wed.  She said that her boyfriend's mother will come to Hong Kong in July and their parents will discuss the the marriage.

Would she wed before her twin sister Janice Vidal (Wai Lan)?  Wai Si said, "Yes, my poor sister, they broke up.  She may very soon find one.  I want us to get married together."  Would she introduce a boyfriend to her sister?  She said that she did not know what type her sister liked.

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[VIDEO] Jang Geun Suk reveals MV teaser for “Crazy Crazy Crazy”

Back in March, Jang Geun Suk has announced to release his first full-length Japanese album this May. Earlier this week, the Hallyu star released the music video teaser for his upcoming title track “Crazy Crazy Crazy”.

Jang Geun Suk will release his studio album titled “Just Crazy” on May 23. His album, to be released in three different edition, will be composed of 11 tracks including title track “Crazy Crazy Crazy”, “Let Me Cry”, “Bye Bye Bye” and “Rain.”

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[VIDEO] Supernova releases MV for Japanese version “Stupid Love”

Currently busy for their latest promotions, Supernova previously announced that they will be releasing their 14th Japanese single in May. Titled “Stupid Love/Comeback to Me”, the new single will contain the Japanese version of their comeback track “Stupid Love” as well as “Comeback to Me”.

Both “Stupid Love” and “Comeback to Me” will serve as the album’s title tracks. And ahead of their official Japan’s comeback, Supernova released the music video for the Japanese version of “Stupid Love”.

“Stupid Love/Comeback to Me” will be available in two different versions, a CD-only and CD+DVD. The extra DVD will contain behind-the-scene footage and album jacket photo shoot.

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[PICTURE] SNSD's Tiffany updated SNSD's official site with a Twinkling photo!

SNSD's Tiffany unveiled a new photo on SNSD's official website.

She is seen posing in "Twinkle" outfit,she mentioned that TaeTiSeo has practiced really hard for their new song Twinkle,she asked for fans' support and greeted everyone a very good night.

Like her eye smile in the photo above?

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JUN KUNG FEELS LUCKY TO WIN THE HONG KONG FILM AWARD AGAIN

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Jun Kung Shek Leung last year with the film MERRY GO ROUND theme song HERE TO STAY won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Original Song.  This year he again with the film HI FIDELITY (CHOOK GWAI DIK NUI YUN) theme song won the Best Original Song.  He also wrote the song, Sandy Lam Yik Lin performed, and Calvin Poon Yuen Leung wrote the lyric.  Earlier Jun worked on his new song music video, the director of which was MERRY GO ROUND's Yanyan Mak Yuen Yan.  Jun was very happy that they worked together again.  That day they celebrated Jun's award with champagne.  Jun said that winning an award two years in a row felt like a dream.  He said that when he held the award he truly felt very honored and excited.  Would he raise his price after winning an award?  He said that he was lucky to win the award twice.  He would not write songs for awards.  This time he wrote many songs for Lam Yik Lin's Beijing producer to choose.  Finally three were chosen.  He said that he would not consider price first.

After winning a Hong Kong Film Award Jun received a text message from Lam Yik Lin and they congratulated each other.  Yik Lin has never won this award before.  He thought Yik Lin was an alternative artist.  He also praised Yik Lin.  "Her voice is known to be beautiful.  She is a beautiful person, attentive and considerate.  She is very classical and elegant."  As for their rumor, Jun only said that Yik Lin is a beautiful woman.  Earlier when Yik Lin went on tour he could not go due to schedule conflicts.  Yik Lin asked him later whether he did not like her songs.  Jun said, "Yik Lin's songs are evergreen, once on tour some fans would cry after hearing her song.  I was affected too."

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ANNIE LIU AND JULIAN CHEUNG GET PASSIONATE FOR NEW FILM

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Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Julian Cheung Chi Lam, director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum), Kathy Tang, Linah Matsuoka two nights ago attended the film trailer premiere of their film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG).

Chi Lam in the film played a dessert chef, everyone played a cake decoration game with the audience.  Sum Yau was very afraid of white liquid and Chi Lam immediately picked up a cake filled with cream to play a prank on her, Sum Yau could not run out fast enough.  After the game, the winner could reprise the poster pose with Sum Yau and Chi Lam.  However the bashful Sum Yau was somewhat embarrassed.  Chi Lam on the other hand graciously held the female viewer's hand.

In the trailer, Sum Yau and Chi Lam had a passionate kiss scene.  Chi Lam revealed that was a tip of an iceberg.  They had even more passionate scene.  When asked how passionate, Sum Yau only revealed that she had her share of bed scenes.  Chi Lam said, "This time we shot many times.  (Wasn't that good for you?)  It's just acting.  However, the director very curiously asked us if we needed to brush our teeth and cultivate emotions.  I said couples in general don't brush their teeth before kissing!"  Sum Yau said that she was a little nervous when they tested their marks because the set had many workers.  Did Chi Lam prohibit
his son from watching his kiss scene?  Chi Lam believed that his son would understand.  If he really kissed, he would explain that it was necessary for work.

In addition, Sum Yau was very afraid of white liquid.  She said that when she was little milk made her nauseous.  She would not even drink milk.  Chi Lam said that Sum Yau was professional because in one scene he had to feed her cake.  At the time he saw Sum Yau feeling sick as she ate but she still insisted on completing the shoot.  Chi Lam also said, "I understand that everyone has some obstacles, I have claustrophobia.  I can't lie in a coffin or a crowded elevator.  I admire people who can conquer their obstacles."

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