Saturday, August 4, 2012

CEO Kim Kwangsoo's handwritten apology!


CEO Kim Kwangsoo of Core Contents Media has revealed a handwritten apology.

On August 4th, Core Contents Media said, "On the 3rd, CEO Kim Kwangsoo met with the owner of Sajeongyeon ??? (Nickname) and talked about the misunderstandings between the two." After this, Kim Kwangsoo has released a public handwritten apology to the press.

He said in his public apology, "This is Core Contents Media's CEO Kim Kwangsoo. After Hwayoung's contract was terminated, there were many people who misunderstood what was said and lead to more misunderstandings about bullying and a blur to what happen. I apologize and bow my head."

He continued to talk about T-Jinyo, Saejeongyeon and T-ara's anti-cafes. "There is a lot of love for T-ara. I consider all the T-Jinyo and Sajeongyeon members to be people who love T-ara. I would like to thank the many who held interest and concerns and watched over T-ara and will meet with whoever necessary to clear the air."

He also talked about Hwayoung, who stands in the middle of the controversy. "I hope that she finds an agency that will help her study music and become a better rapper and artist. Please give a lot of interest and support to Hwayoung's next move in music."

He finished with a comment on himself which was, "I'll strive to be more careful and not as reckless in front of the public's eyes. Again, I'd like to apologize for causing a lot of misunderstandings and a lot of social interest over this topic," he finished.

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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120804n07298
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem 

KARA's Kang Ji Young,:have a good sleep"!


KARA's maknae Jiyoung uploaded a new selca on her Twitter on 4th August.

She mentioned,"have a good sleep,see you tomorrow".

She snapped a nice photo of herself staring at the camera,showing her feminine charm.

Like this new selca of KARA's maknae?

SHINee's Jonghyun tweets charming selcas!


SHINee's main vocal Jonghyun shared some new selcas on his Twitter on 3rd August.

He is seen wearing a thick frame glasses while posing cutely to the camera.

Check out more of his latest set of selcas here.





Baby faced female idols top 3!


Do you have any ideas who are the female idols with baby face?

Well,Taiwanese entertainment show has selected 3 idols with baby face,they are 2NE1's Sandara Park,KARA's Seungyeon and SNSD's Taeyeon.

Although these girls are not the youngest in the group,but they look exactly like the maknae of their respective group.

Who else should be included on the list too?

Pregnant Annie Man and Mimi Lo chat about breastfeeding

Yesterday 30 year old mother Yoyo Chen, attended the opening ceremony of a children product expo with the soon-to-be-mothers Annie Man and Mimi Lo. As someone with personal experience, Yoyo expressed she chatted with the other two about the period during their pregnancies, such as their looks, body figure and emotional changes. Yoyo said: "Pregnant women emotions are usually fluctuated, like Athena Chu crying all day due to hormonal effects. Mimi told me, she's actually always laughing. For me, I was very normal, nothing unusual."

The two soon-to-be-mothers Annie and Mimi are expected to due late August and November respectively. Annie expressed she never thought of her body becoming a giant during pregnancy: "When I was first pregnant, I was very light still, but coming near to labor, I turned swollen and big. I'm a little scared to go out now." Accompanied by her husband Power Chan to events, Mimi said she and Annie are very similar. The two both expressed they will be breastfeeding, Annie said the most important is to have enough breast milk. She laughed and said a friend of hers has so much milk that she could give it to her husband to shower with. Mimi said she has a friend who was milked so much, blood was seen, but she knows that massaging the mammary glands will help a smoother flow of breast milk. Mimi joked, if she has too much milk, then she will also give it to her husband to shower with!

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Claire Yiu gives birth to second child 6 pounds Dragon boy

Yesterday morning at 9am, Claire Yiu was admitted to the hospital delivery with her husband Thomas Lam's company. After over 10 hours of bitter pain, Claire gave birth to her second child, a 6 pound baby boy. Last night, Thomas confirmed the news to the media and said the mother and son are healthy.

Her son was actually expected to due a few days ago, but nothing happened. The night before, Claire's daughter Kyra had a fever, and at the time her husband was work in Beijing, she took her daughter to see the doctor and the doctor conveniently gave her a checkup. The doctor suggested she pick a date to induce labor, but right when she got on the phone to discuss with Thomas, she started feeling contractions and was admitted to the hospital that morning.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Stephen Huynh marries his wife at an ancient France castle

Former Mr. HK Stephen Huynh and his wife Peggy were married yesterday in France. Their wedding banquet was held at a wine castle in France. Over 70 family and friends attended the romantic and heartwarming wedding.

On the day of the wedding, the couple first took pictures, then registered for marriage and in the evening, they kicked off their wedding banquet with a pigeon release ceremony. As the couple held their wedding at a wine castle, grapes were used as the theme, so the groomsmen all had green bow ties. During the marriage registration, Stephen was overjoy in tears. He said: "I was initially really man! But after we exchanged rings and became a married couple, I saw Peggy was already tearing up and she made me tear up as well. Her happiness touched me, I felt so emotional and all my previous efforts paid off."

Stephen vowed to love and treat his wife well: "I hope she'll be the happiest wife ever! (Your next goal is to make babies?) I hope so too, but we have to hold our wedding banquet in HK too, leave it to fate. I don't want my wife to be pregnant during the banquet because it won't be convenient. Relax, I have the heart and ability!" Next year on March 16th, the couple will be holding their 40 table HK wedding banquet at the Intercontinental Hotel

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Friday, August 3, 2012

HaHa believes he has a chance with Son Ye Jin



HaHa revealed that he thinks he has a chance with one of his ideal types, actress Son Ye Jin.

On the August 2nd broadcast of tvN’s “TAXI”, HaHa appeared as guest and listed his ideal types were miss A’s Suzy, Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and Taeyeon as well as actresses Kim Sa Rang and Son Ye Jin.

MC Gong Hyung Jin asked HaHa, “If you can go out with one of your ideal types and if that meant that you could never see the rest, who would you choose to go out with?” Seemed to lose his mind, HaHa eventually picked Son Ye Jin.

He explained, “The really sly thing about me is that.. I picked the person who I have a little bit of a chance with. She doesn’t seem to dislike me”, showing his confidence that made the two MCs laugh out loud.

They asked HaHa to give the actress a call. While Son Ye Jin is on the line, HaHa stated, “She is so nice. It’s actually the first time I’ve ever called her… and the first time I’ve spoken to her as friends.”


Source: Nate

SM releases second teaser for ‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION’



As part of promotions for SM Entertainment’s upcoming  ‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION’ , SMTOWN’s official Youtube channel released new video teaser featuring its idols.

‘S.M.ART EXHIBITION’, which will be held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul from August 10th to 19th, is a combination of SM’s premium contents and the most advanced digital technology. SM Entertainment and global businesses have collaborated together to present the world’s first interactive entertainment exhibition.

Check out the video below!


2PM’s Nichkhun reaches a settlement with his DUI victim



2PM’s Nichkhun has come to a settlement agreement with the motorcyclist that he hit while driving under the influence.

On August 2, a representative of 2PM’s agency JYP Entertainment stated, “On July 31, Nichkhun and the motorcyclist involved in the accident came to an agreement and made a settlement.”

Despite the two parties having reached a settlement, the rep added, “Nichkhun will still adhere to his original plans and will not be participating in the upcoming ‘JYP Nation’ concert. He has no plans for any activities for the time being either.”

The traffic investigation department at Kangnam Police Station has stated that they have no plans to call Nichkhun in for investigations for the time being.


Source: Korea Star Daily

Tony Leung Chiu Wai puts his Awards all over the place

Tony Leung Chiu Wai yesterday with Zhou Xun, directors Felix Chong Man Keung and Alan Mak Siu Fai attended the film THE SILENT WAR (TING FUNG JEH) press conference. Mak Siu Fai revealed that Wai Jai placed his Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards randomly. Even his Cannes Best Actor certificate was placed on the floor. Wai Jai was not mad that his secret was revealed, and explained that he did not display the awards neatly together because he did not want to be so blatant. Although he was at home he still was better off being a little more low key. This way each time he made a movie he would feel it would be a new job. He also did not feel that putting the international Cannes Best Actor certificate on the floor was disrespectful. "I put oil paintings on the floor too, respect is in the heart!"

Wai Jai after years of making movies did not mind any genre, the only one that he would not make was ghost film. Because when he was little, his family rather enjoyed telling ghost stories. His aunt also liked to take him to see ghost films, so he was very afraid of the dark and ghosts. "For me making a ghost movie is torture. It's like telling me to go on amusement park rides; you might as well tell me to die."

Wai Jai was in much better shape. Actually because he had additional shoots for the December release THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI), he only ate oat meals and buckwheat noodles. In the scorching summer heat, he had to put on heavy clothing for 20 degrees below zero Celsius to perform. Very quickly he lost 9 pounds. He revealed that GRAND will shoot until October. For his earlier wedding anniversary he did not return to Hong Kong and celebrate with his wife Carina Lau Ka Ling. "Thus earlier on my birthday we celebrated that too."

Earlier when the film PAINTED SKIN: RESURRECTION (WAT PEI II) was released Zhou Xun did not any promotion. Was she at odds with Vicki Zhao and avoiding direct confrontation with her? Promotional company personnel protected Zhou Xun with the question not being related to SILENT, but Zhou Xun graciously said that it was not a problem for her to answer. Zhou Xun said, "No, we were not at odds. Since the film started production we were speculated to be at odds. As soon as we appeared the talks were endless. Throughout all the endless questions nothing happened." Yet they have not tried shared the stage to promote PAINTED SKIN: RESURRECTION. Zhou Xun explained that because Zhao Wei had to direct her own movie and she did not expect how strong the PAINTED SKIN RESURRECTION box office would be, so she did not know about the celebration as she was resting. Zhou Xun also admitted that earlier she won a lawsuit and donated the compensation to the United Nations for charity short film production.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Jennifer Tse and Andy Tien pair up for action film

Jennifer Tse Ting Ting and boyfriend Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) worked together on an all new martial art action film. Andy was worried how tough it would be on his girlfriend and they argued about whether to take the role; he never expected Ting Ting to be addicted to it and even intended to work toward becoming an "action actress". Andy went from objecting to fully supporting his girlfriend, as their relationship took another step further; her brother Nicholas Tse Ting Fung was stubborn and silently felt proud of this little sister.

Ting Ting and Andy have dated for years. In recent years they have reached the marriage stage. Their first film as a couple NAKED WEAPON (JUET SIK MO HEI) will be officially released on August 23. In the film Ting Ting played a king hearted killer while Andy was a straight laced cop who was responsible for capturing Ting Ting. They were on opposite sides of the law and did not have too many emotional scenes, so they were able to compete in acting. Ting Ting said, "This was my first action film, luckily I didn't have to fight Andy. In the film we only had ambiguous plot lines and didn't have too many romantic scene. The advantage of being able to work together was more time to see each other. Because earlier Andy constantly worked in the Mainland, we didn't have a lot of time together."

Ting Ting revealed that Andy originally was concerned about the dangerous and kept objecting against her making action films; when he learned about her officially taking the role, they were in a cooling period for awhile. "He was mad for a long time. I could only gradually convince him. Because his movies have always been dangerous, why did I have to worry about him and he wouldn't let me try it once? Later he gradually accepted it. On the set he saw how much effort I put into learning. He changed to support me fully!" When asked whether he would fully support bed scenes, Andy took a deeply breath and said, "I would, this is her job. As long as she chooses to do it, I would fully support her!"

Andy at work met another Ting Ting. He revealed that Ting Ting on the set was very serious, which made him think that he did something wrong to make her mad. "On the set she concentrated on studying the script, camera angles and such. Even when I spoke to her, she would completely ignore her. I could only send text messages to ask whether I did something wrong to make her mad. I really wasn't used to it. Slowly I learned that it was her personality and I admired her professionalism very much." Ting Ting for her first action film not only had to fight but also had to wield weapons; she admitted that she made preparations before hand and learned a lot of actions that was needed for movies. Her brother Ting Fung and Philip Ng Won Lung were both mentors who she could ask for advice from.

Ting Ting said that her brother was an expert in fight scenes. Before the shooting she asked her brother for advice and even in the process deeply experienced her brother's love. "When I was training, he would record it with his phone. Once I saw him sharing it with his friends all around, I was pretty embarrassed because I wasn't successfully trained yet. However I was very happy. Actually Brother would feel proud of me and is worried about my work. (Between her brother and Andy who was cooler in action?) Of course Andy, because Brother will always be Brother. You wouldn't fall for him because he was cool. He couldn't be compared with Andy."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Cecilia Cheung is satisfied with her "disfiguring"

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi in the film THE LION ROARS 2 (HOR TUNG SI HAU 2) played Wang Yueying who loved difficultly. For Xiao Shenyang, she suffered "disfiguring" from Huang Weide. Pak Chi's "disfiguring" look was art director William Chang Suk Ping personally designed, ugly yet made people's hearts ache.

The crew revealed that Pak Chi was not resistant toward "disfiguring". In order to achieve the best result, she despite having a fever posed for the mold. Pak Chi said, "If I am doing it I have to do it the best I can, if the disfiguring isn't thorough I might as well not do it! So I have to be completely in character. I am super satisfied with this 'disfiguration'."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Chapman To reveals Dada Chen drags down the shoot

The Pang Ho Cheung directed, Chapman To Man Jat and DaDa Chen Jing starred new category III film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET). Although the dialogue and story were extremely vulgar, the film was savory and funny. To Man Jat on and off camera made people hold their bellies from laughing. He said, "When Pang Ho Cheung told me I would have a bed scene with DaDa, I was in Heaven. How far did DaDa go in LAN KWAI FONG (HEI OI YE PO)! I never expected that actually she and I were acting in a sick bed, I really wanted to curse. I even found out that while DaDa was pretty and poking out, she actually didn't know how to hold chopsticks! She kept on having bad takes. The film took 12 days to shoot. If DaDa knew how to hold chopsticks, it would have been done in 8 days!"

DaDa whined and brown nosed after hearing. "I am more used to using the fork, so no matter how I hold chopsticks it wasn't right. I had to learn on the spot. Whatever, it's never to late to learn. I was very happy to see my idol during the shot, when I saw Ah Jat I was so nervous that I had bad takes. On the first day at work we were rocking cars, I wasn't embarrassed. This character really had potential, I was fully prepared mentally. (Were you prepared to be poking out?) The scene was at home so it was very natural!"

Director Pang Ho Cheung said, "The film took 12 days to complete, which is considered my record. I just wanted to make back that type of hilarious Hong Kong films of yore. Luckily without any censor cut it was released with a category III rating. (The sensitive subject kept it from the Mainland market.) That doesn't mean loss. The film cost 7 million to make, it can break even. Investors drive the Mainland market, it's very hard to make a purely Hong Kong film! You can't say the Mainland market was sacrificed. I can 100% display my creativity without being castrated, it's well worth it!"

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Kevin Cheng is Ip Man in Mainland's TV series version

Following the two big Film Kings Tony Leung and Donnie Yen, TV King Kevin Cheng is going to make Ip Man another legend. A television giant in Mainland is investing into producing a TV series version of Ip Man. Just who is our first choice to take on the role as the legendary Ip Man? This time, Kevin defeats the rumored candidates Vincent Zhao, Wallace Huo and Wu Chun for the Ip Man role. It seems like 'Law Ba' will definitely become TVB's top gold digger.

Initially after Kevin completed 3 Mainland series earlier this year, for the rest of the year, he was planning to focus entirely on recording for his new album. However, because he saw the Ip Man TV series script, he really liked it. Also the salary was 280,000 RMB per episode, which is higher compared to his previous paychecks, and it is estimated his income will end up with 7 million RMB, so he was unable to resist the 'temptation'. He decided to participate in this series. In the past several days, Kevin have been actively recording and once he finishes working on his album, he's going to focus on Mainland's Ip Man, which had already started shooting on July 31st. However, Kevin won't be joining the crew until next week.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Who is G.NA's Ideal type?




Singer G.NA confessed, “BEAST’s Yoon Doojoon is my ideal type”.



Through the broadcast of 4Minute’s Travel Maker on QTV cable channel on the 25th, girl group, 4Minute and G.Na went on a luxurious boat ride to Busan, and they did a some honesty talk.



After eating with 4minute at a BBQ store, G.Na said, “Whatever you’re curious about me, just ask, I will accept all of your questions.” Soon after, she received an unexpected question, “Among Beast, who do you like the most?”.



G.NA answered, “We were trainees since young, and both of us have been through those hard days”, all of the 4minute members shouted, “Doojoon, Yoon Doojoon” at the same time. G.NA was shocked, “How do you guys know?”



In one of a variety program last year, 4minute’s Heo Gayoon expressed her thoughts about going out with Doojoon. These three have now form a triangle-love relationship, and everyone are starting to be curious about it.



That day, G.Na said, “I need to get married by the age of 30, I don’t have much time left, not much time..” And it was heard later that 4minute members themselves complaining too, “We still don’t have any boyfriends yet”





KR-CN: 100?BEAST?

CN-EN: MrsDooB2uty @ loveindacube.wordpress.com

Source: TV Daily

Who's Seoul’s No.1 Representative Hallyu Star?




JYJ’s Park Yoochun has been chosen as Seoul’s representative Hallyu star.



The Seoul government recently held a survey on its website to see who foreigners thought was ‘the Hallyu actor/actress who best represents Seoul’. In the survey that was held from the 20th of June till the 3rd of July, a total of 2,800 people participated, with 2,474 foreigners and 326 Koreans, and Park Yoochun came out on top.



When asked why they believed Park Yoochun was most fit for the role, foreigners gave answers such as, “He’s handsome”, “He has a kind, warm image”, “His acting”, “His singing”, and “His hardworking nature and drive for success.”



When netizens heard the news that Park Yoochun was chosen as Seoul’s representative Hallyu star, they left comments such as, “Park Yoochun has risen to greater success these days,” and “It’s great to see Park Yoochun working so hard in whatever he does.”



Meanwhile, a total of 2,474 females and 326 males participated in the survey with 1,920 of the total number being in their teens and twenties.





Source: [Frontier Times]

Translated by: dongbangdata.net

Haeundae Lovers PD praised T-ara's Soyeon!





"Haeundae Lovers" PD reveals his thoughts on T-ara's Soyeon.

On August 1st, "Haeundae Lovers" had it's press conference at Imperial Palace Hotel and spoke about Soyeon.

Director Song said, "Soyeon is very courteous. She's the youngest among her seniors and is trying trying to learn a lot from them. I hope people watch her well. I hope the recent issues going on about her group also will be solved soon."

"Haeundae Lovers" first broadcast is on August 6th.


Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120801n21343
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem 

Joey Yung does not mind the wealth gap in love

DIVA is Joey Yung Cho Yi's first big screen representative work. In the story a music diva falls for a blind hunk. Coincidentally Joey earlier was revealed to be in love with Wilfred Lau Ho Lung. When asked whether the difference in wealth and position would affect this budding romance, Joey said that she did not mind such matter. Life and movies were different. She would not look at whether his position was different. The focus would be on both liking each other.

Already in music for 12 years, Yung Cho Yi this year finally got the chance to make a big screen representative work DIVA. Although due to scheduling conflict she was unable to attend the Udine Film Festival she was fortunately enough to appear at the Shanghai Film Festival and the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival. Yet Joey had a dream of this movie bringing her to the red carpets of different film festivals.

Joey in the film played a music diva, much like in real life. In the film she fell in love with Hu Ge who lost his sight to a diving practice accident. Thus the Chapman To Man Jat played manager scolded her with foul language and brought her to tears. She even angrily roared, "This job of mine is just singing, am I not a human being?"

Used to living a quiet and lonely life, Hu Ge did not want Joey to bring him into the glitz and glamor as he directly told Joey, "You don't mess with my life, go and be your star!" They had a pool scene, in which Joey wanted to remind Hu Ge of his past diving glory. Yet Hu Ge angrily scolded, "No one would harm me for being blind, why did you bring me back to this water world!"

Source: Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Cecilia Cheung and Zhao Benshan get along famously

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Xiao Shenyang and Zhao Benshan starred in the new film THE LION ROARS 2 (HOR TUNG SI HAU 2), which will soon open. This time Zhao Benshan joined LION because of Cheung Pak Chi, whose sincerity made Zhao Benshan work with her for no salary. She even admitted that his addition was the biggest gift to the film. "Teacher Zhao is highly respected but treats everyone very well. His guest starring is our film's greatest honor! I was particularly happy and looking forward to it. At the beginning I had a little pressure, but as soon as we took our marks I wasn't nervous anymore. We didn't need to rehearse at all as I got into character right away."

They got along famously as they often sat and chatted. Zhao Benshan also had scenes with his protege Xiao Shenyang.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Fala Chen - Have Enough Courage for Change

Some people often put 'Change' at the tip of their tongue, but often there are no actions made. On discussion forums, Fala Chen is known as 'Fala BB', a goddess who is already standing firm in TV and film, and recently became a singer. Aside from going after the TV Queen award, she's not even going to let go of the Most Popular Female Singer! Fala said before she had no ambitions, but she's actually been the choir since youth and had dreams of becoming a singer. This dream started even before her wish to be TV Queen: "I really like to sing. I wanted to be a singer earlier on. From middle school to college, I've been a member in the choir and always go out for performances. I really enjoyed it."

Solo Unfolds Her True Self

Chorus and solo are two different things. Fala's love for solo singing started from chorus: "When I was studying in college, I was very busy, but no matter how busy I was, I still wanted to sing in the choir! That time, I started doing musicals and had a solo, it was one of the happiest moments in my life!" Reality is cruel, after entering the entertainment circle, Fala participated in at least three series per year, and she had commercials and other stage performances: "I was really busy the last several years, didn't even have time to eat. Luckily I had a few opportunities to do stage performances and sing. It was not only then that people discovered that Fala can sing! In fact, it's really about fate that I could be a singer, TVB had been helping me find a record company all along and at the same time Stars Shine wanted to recruit singers. Stars Shine really has put in a lot of resources on me. They didn't care whether if they would make any money or not. I knew this opportunity isn't bad, and if I miss it, I don't know when there will be another opportunity!"

Charging into TV, Film & Music

In the past, Fala only sang other people's songs. Today, she has her own songs and excitedly said: "It feels good! It's like a dream to have my own songs! I know I'm still far from being a professional singer, but I didn't know how to act before either. It's through all the training, that I am where I am today. I have confidence that I can do it! As an actress, I pretend to be someone else, but as a singer, I can be myself and truly display the real Fala!" She believed success or failure does not lie in whether if she makes money or not: "Does it have to be that my album sells well and that my songs are a great hit, that I'm considered successful? If I don't try new things, then how will I know if I can do it or not? Becoming a singer is a dream of mines, now that my dream has come true, I have nothing to lose!" When asked if she does well in both the TV and music scene, how will she choose between the two? The greedy Fala said: "Are there any heavenly kings or superstars that don't find a balance in different fields? I really hope one day I can have agony on whether I should be a singer or an actress, I would tell myself, I want to do both!"

[Excerpt from Apple Daily] Nowadays singers' standards can really be heavily criticized, Teresa Carpio once said being a singer is easy, but they may not necessarily know how to sing. Fala agrees. First time performing live on JSG, she was very nervous and resulted in heavy criticisms on her getting off-key. Fala views this experience as a benefit: "When I sang live at events before, I sang other people's songs to entertain the audience, that's not as stressful because I wasn't a singer then. Many times, my thoughts about a performance is the same as acting. If I can't concentrate and get into character and the story, then I won't be able to cry. On JSG that time, I learned a lesson that I must have a 100% good performance in the future. If I'm not at the right state before going on stage, then I will start feeling afraid on stage. Soon after, that same week, I performed live again and I did better. My heart was not beating as fast, haha. It feels like after the first kiss. On the second kiss, you won't feel as nervous!"

Fala learned a lesson and reflected on it. She knows she needs time to improve: "Reality won't allow me to be like Teresa Carpio, train for several decades, so I can only do my best and learn from each experience and make improvements. I believe even a person who really knows how to sing, being on stage for the first time, they will be very nervous as well." [Apple Daily]

Epilogue: Beautiful and Sweet Voice

The frequent saying: "a beautiful person with a sweet voice", just how good is the beautiful Fala's singing voice? [Oriental Daily] reporter asked Fala to perform something quick live on the spot for her to listen to, so she could record it as a ringtone. Fala hummed Bird Has Fallen. (English equivalent: London Bridges Is Falling Down) Fala's high notes were sweet, medium notes were accurate and her low notes were strong! This became the reporter's ringtone! Fala's debut album Beautiful Life releases today, July 31, 2012.

Source: The Sun, Apple Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

A "Meaty" competition: 'Law Ba' Kevin Cheng v.s Olympics' Diving Prince

Last year Ghetto Justice was a huge hit, and this year to counter the London Olympics, the sequel Ghetto Justice II (GH2) is seen as TVB's secret weapon to keep the viewership up. In the last few days, Hong Kong's favorite sport, diving, has already begun broadcasting and the China team even won gold in the men's 10m synchronized diving. As a counterattack, last night GH2's premiere starts out with a 'meaty plan' to win some audience back. Lead actors Kevin Cheng, Sam Lee and Jazz Lam showed off their shoulders. Then Kevin and Myolie Wu had challenging intimate scenes. In the series Wong See Fu (Myolie) transform into a bear hugger and initiated a passionate kiss with Kevin. The two also have bed scenes with Kevin stripping to the max.

GH2's premiere averaged at 29 points (1.86 million viewers), but the rating was clearly affected by the Olympics, stealing almost all of the audience. Last week's Witness Insecurity finale week averaged 33 points, this week with GH2 taking over, they lost 4 points (~260k viewers).

Reporters asked Myolie if she's worried that the Olympics would affect GH2's ratings? She said it can't be helped, Olympics only happens once 4 years, series ratings will definitely be affected. When speaking of her intense kiss scenes with Kevin? Mylie expressed it's not done deliberately, it's mostly to describe Law Ba and Wong See Fu's relationship, that they still bicker and are funny.

GH2's premiere got good response from the audience. However, some felt bad that Joyce Tang and Eddie Kwan's roles were gone.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Monday, July 30, 2012

Ryu Hwayoung,"Facts without any truth".


Ex T-ara's member Ryu Hwayoung updated her Twitter with a quick sentence after the official statement of Hwayoung leaving T-ara has been released at 1pm KST.

She tweeted,"....facts without truth".

Fans were speculating that the tweet is related to her current situation,anyway,let's wish Hwayoung all the best in her future career,we are confident that she will continue to shine on stage,hwaiting!



Song Ji Hyo endorses Bobbi Brown!


"Running Man" female member Song Ji Hyo was chosen as the spokeperson of cosmetics brand "Bobbi Brown".

Representative of Bobbi Brown mentioned,"Song Ji Hyo who is active in variety shows,drama and movie has healthy image and charisma that can present the beauty of Bobbi Brown products,that's the reason why she was selected as the model of the well-known brand".

The photo above is the first ever promotional poster of Ji Hyo for Bobbi Brown,like a goddess right?

Andy attended Dexter Young’s wedding banquet

Connie Chan Po-Chu’s son Dexter Young Tin-King and Ng Man San held their wedding banquet in Hong Kong on 29 July 2012, although both of them had registered their marriage in May this year but did not get the chance to have a banquet to celebrate with their relative and friends.

Many of Connie’s showbiz friends which includes Andy Lau, Eric Tsang, Stephen C.W. Chan, Lin Jiasheng, Michael Miu, Jaime Chik Mei Chun, Wayne Lai, Carlo Ng Ka Lok, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, Steven Ma, Michael Tao and many others were present to send their congratulations.

Upon arrival, Andy saw the media as he clapped his hands, expressing that he did not wished to be interviewed.

Source: Ming Pao, Apple Daily News, ent.QQ.com, et.21cn.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

Niki Chow shoots the HK version of 'Sergeant Tabloid' Ending








Niki Chow, Macy Chan and Evergreen Mak were in Sham Shui Po's busy street shooting for an alternative ending for TVB series Sergeant Tabloid. This version of the ending picks up from the gun fight, but involves guest stars Macy Chan and Evergreen Mak instead. Macy and Evergreen play a married couple, who are drug dealers and starts a gun fight with the police. Because the series had previously been released in Malaysia and overseas, TVB had to put in another HK$500k into shooting the ending for the HK version and come up with a new plot. Dressed in a winter policewoman uniform, Niki was soaked in sweat, she laughed: "I never had to redo a scene after 6 months before, luckily I can still fit into the costume."

First time playing a pregnant thief, Macy said it felt like she's really pregnant. As for the recent scandals involving TVB Siu Sangs and Mainland actresses, she expressed she's not afraid boyfriend Eric Suen would cheat on her: "If he dares to, then he'll die miserably! I cannot tolerate it nor will I even consider getting back together!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

'Tiger Cubs' Temporary Actors Sat For 20 Years?






Viewers have discovered another mistake in TVB series, this time it happens on Tiger Cubs. In the recent episode, there was a scene where Jessica Hsuan and her brother Oscar Leung were sitting on the benches at the sports ground recalling their childhood memories of jogging together and vowing to be police officers when they grow up. Netizens discovered there were two Extras sitting on the benches in the background during that scene, but unexpectedly, those two Extras sat on those benches for over 20 years! The same two Extras were sitting in the background in the same spot in the flashback scene! Very strange!

Netizens screen captured the two scenes and posted it on social networking sites, and it has become a new hot topic. Netizens teased that Tiger Cubs is actually a horror movie, where the two Extras are the 'ghosts' in the series.

Source: Mingpao 
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Netizens Vow Not to Watch Ghetto Justice 2 Because of Witness Insecurity Ending

After news broke out that Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu ended their 8-year relationship, rumors had it that it was due to a third party on Bosco's side. However, it doesn't seem to be affecting his career too much as he is continuing to film dramas in China and also achieved great ratings for "Witness Insecurity." His role of cool and affectionate Hui Sir won the hearts of many audiences. In the finale aired last night Hui Sir unfortunately had a tragic death, causing netizens to explode in criticisms. They criticized that it was far-fetched and unreasonable when wounded Hui Sir was trying to find Kui Chi Lum (Linda Chung) on his motorbike. They complained that this was the worst finale ever and fans requested them to refilm the ending or film a sequel to bring Hui Sir back to life.

Netizens vow not to watch Ghetto Justice 2

Netizens pointed out that because TVB is in a hurry to broadcast Ghetto Justice 2, they cut Witness Insecurity from 28 episodes down to 20 episodes; thus leaving the drama to this choppy ending. Some netizens even went further and vented, "Let us protest by not watching Ghetto Justice 2!"

Producer Lau Ka Ho expressed his satisfaction for the drama for causing such a big response and also for achieving over a 30-point average rating. He admitted that the ending may not be the favorite for some audience, but revealed that he also received alot of congratulatory messages on Weibo.

Source: Chinapress.com.my
Translated by: xbunnylicious @ AsianFanatics

Ella Koon brings up the past, hurt by Ron Ng before













It can be said that Ron Ng and his ex-girlfriend Ella Koon are "no friends after goodbye". After Ron fell into the 'peach blossom trap', causing the break up with Viann Zhang. Yesterday morning at 3am, Ella made a comment on Weibo implying she had been hurt by Ron before. She wrote: "Today I saw the news, and found out people have finally discovered the truth! I've been in love before and I've been hurt before too! I ultimately ended up being hurt! And have been accused of using my relationship as a publicity stunt too! It was really hard for me!" The comment was on her Weibo for about a minute before it got deleted.

Ella and Ron were rumored for 8 years. Even if they were photographed being together, Ron still appeared indifferent about the relationship. It was rumored they broke up before and then got back together. However, they still ended up on bad terms. Ella later found herself a foreign boyfriend. Yesterday [Oriental Daily] contacted Ella, who is currently on vacation overseas with her parents, but she did not respond.

Ron did not respond to ex-lover Ella's Weibo comment and said they don't keep in touch. If they meet at TVB, they still greet each other with a nod.

In 2005, after collaborating in TVB series Revolving Doors of Vengeance, Ella was rumored to have been involved in Ron and his girlfriend's relationship, whom he cohabited with at the time, and cause their break up. Although Ella denied she was the third party, the paparazzi spotted her several times at Ron's house and Ron was her driver.

However, when the two were said to be in a passionate relationship, Ron had several other rumors with Kate Tsui, Toby Leung and Charmaine Sheh. Up until late 2006, Ella indirectly admitted they broke up and implied he was unfaithful. Coincidentally at that time, Ron and Charmaine's rumors became a hot topic.


Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Tavia Yeung - A "Clear Water" Life






Thirteen years ago, Tavia Yeung entered showbiz and started her acting career. Back then, she didn't learn from others and tried to pull publicity stunts. Perhaps this is the reason why it took her 10 years before she started getting recognition from the public. Tavia depended on her acting and abilities to get where she is today. She doesn't mind being known as "Clear Water" (??) because you can't become a phoenix overnight.

Clear Water: Practical - Won't Rely on the Media to Gain Recognition

In the recent years, Miss HK contestants haven't even been crowned yet, but are seen all over the headlines of Hong Kong newspapers. In the last 13 years, Tavia rarely had any rumors, it was only in the past two years that the rumors started 'surfacing'. In the early years of her career, she didn't have any scandals, didn't get involved in disputes, never deliberately made any news, she carried as "silent" personality throughout. The media called her 'Clear Water' because she's just as simple as clear water, like she has nothing.

Tavia: "I am Clear Water, I think it's good. At least it's a positive image. At least I'm not some strong cup of alcoholic drink, can't shallow it. Perhaps some people can accept it, while others cannot. In showbiz, the ultimate goal is to be able to be accepted by the public. Think about it, how many people like to drink strong alcohol, while watching TV? When other beverages are drank too much, we will all eventually go back to drinking clear water. So, describing me as Clear Water, I am very pleased."

Clear water differs from other drinks, such as strong alcohol, coffee or tea, it does not require personal taste nor does it have the so-called glamorous rank. A cup of strong alcohol, has a rank, has a taste, it's strong and can get you drunk. Over drinking can get you a hangover, then it's all worthless; A cup of coffee, has a certain value, tangible benefits, many different tastes, people first considers its quality before making a selection, but then its gustation; A cup of Clear Water, has no taste, no fragrance, it's light and clear, but it's thought provoking.

A cup of Clear Water is simple, no additives and is suitable at anytime, any day and in any situation. Compared to other beverages it is more popular because it's "popularized" and very easy to "accept". This describes Tavia, she does not need any exaggerated rumors, just taking it slowly is actually easier for audience to accept her.

Clear Water : Views - This Industry is Uncommon

"Everything originated from a cup of Clear Water, when doing anything, it all starts from Clear Water. Whether Clear Water could be diverse or not, it is all based on how that person is taught."

But, artists should be multicolored and have an unique flavor to be able to make a breakthrough. Aside from being popularized, Clear Water doesn't have any outstanding qualities, but Tavia apparently wants to keep being Clear Water. Even if there is no way she could stand out among all the beverages, it doesn't matter to her.

"I'm willing to be like this, its uncommon to be in this industry, but because it's uncommon, I'm willing to be a commoner. But, the most important is, I hope to maintain the purity, and be Clear Water without any impurity. Even if everyone thinks it's better to have more diversity now, but being simple inside is very important."

Clear Water: Realistic - Depend Only on Hard Work to Climb Up

"I think coming out of the Artistes Training Class is a bit stronger, especially with the fundamentals. I'm not saying Miss HK isn't good, just you spend a longer period of time in the Training Class. You have to go from a nobody to someone that people knows. After completing the training, you have to get chosen by [producers] to be able to participate in TV series. Then, you have to wait for the series to air, and after it airs, you have to see if your character left a deep impression on audience. I believe if you want to get up top, you can only rely on your own hard work. You have to count on yourself, count on leaving a deep impression for audience, and to take advantage of the opportunities before you."

Constant perseverance yields success. It is overtime that your accomplishments are seen. Graduated from the TVB Artistes Training Class, Tavia is like a cup that went through a filter before getting to the drinkable water. She took it step by step getting through the layers and layers of sand, gravel and cotton before she was able to get drinking water out. Each step, each footprint; each series, each role; year after year, day after day of training and learning, got her where she is today.

"I think I'm very lucky and have put in a lot of time. If we take the last 12-13 years, I had a pile of luck because many people have debuted earlier than me, and they have actually been very hard working as well, but they still have nothing."

Clear Water - Procedure: Insist on the Convention

"My current position in the course of my life is I am at the stage of work. My next stage in life may be marriage and having children. Then, I must go through illness and death. I just believe this is a life process. I won't jump over a stage in life and not do it. For example, I want to marry. People have asked me if I want to do a wedding photo shoot, I say of course. It is part of my life memories. If he gets old one day, and realizes you have done so many wedding shoots, but none of them are with the person you love, someone who stands next to you to take these wedding photos, then I feel it's a regret. So, I will not miss these steps."

However, Tavia is not rushed for marriage or having kids.

"I believe women have had a moment where its love at first sight. Of course, you look at the person's appearance first, but when you enter the professional world and meet more people, you will no longer believe love at first sight. Because love at first sight, will never leave from the looks that attracted you. I just feel I have to be more realistic, must look at how his personality is like and be friends first. Because in this industry, there are too many attractive things, there are the beautiful ones, like the handsome and very masculine men, these are all just descriptions based on the outer appearance."

Epilogue

Within the showbiz of brilliant colors, if you don't have status, then you will have to spend a few more years of time in order to gain recognition; If you don't have any eye-catching scenes, then you will have to put in much greater effort to let the audience know that you are around. The "Clear Water" Tavia Yeung, who does not pull publicity stunts, have been in this industry for over 10 years before she gradually gets "free publicity", and this is when she really gets a sense of how popular artists are surrounded by gossips.

Although in reality, we all know newcomers want more rumors and gossips in order to become famous faster, but if these rumors are going on every day, it's going to get boring. Just like drinking the same beverage everyday, eventually it gets tiring. Actually, a cup of Clear Water, wins over every beverage out there.

Reality is reality, must have a realistic attitude. Getting popular from rumors, that's just a moment of fame; Getting popular from your true capabilities, that's going to be lasting; Learn to crawl before learning to walk, slowly leave footprints one step at a time; Becoming popular in a reasonable manner, will get you farther. Tavia Yeung deeply understands this principle, just silently plowing through as a cup of Clear Water.

Source: China Press

Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Sunday, July 29, 2012

QingDao News mistakenly thought Charmaine Sheh was Myolie Wu

Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong's break up was initially just between the two of them, but there are more and more people being dragged into the issue. Even Charmaine Sheh was mistakenly dragged into the mess. Since TVB first line Siu Sang and FaDan broke up, of course it is going to be on headlines on the entertainment news. Even the Mainland press are interested in reporting about the breakup as many newspapers and magazines published the news. Among them was Qingdao News, who mistakenly thought Charmaine Sheh was Myolie Wu and put Charmaine's picture in their article. Just looking at the pictures, people may misunderstand that it's Charmaine who broke up with Bosco Wong!

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Him Law Enjoys Upsetting Mandy Wong as His Entertainment

Mandy Wong and Him Law were once a rumored couple, but are indeed very good friends in private. Facing a slow to get familiar Mandy, Him loves to challenge her limits the most. He does everything he could to make fun of her. It's not only until Mandy makes an angry face when Him feels entertained. Once he got his fun, he stops, no wonder Mandy also puts away her anger not long after. So that's why we say, there must be one 'concave' and one 'convex' for a successful friendship!

Rumored Couple Mutual Sarcasm

M - Mandy Wong ; H - Him Law

H: You basically don't want me to find out that you're actually secretly looking at me, otherwise how do you know I got a nice body! I really like teasing you, you're always just so silly and stupid, don't even know the basics. Like you don't even know how to put the plug in the socket right.

M: Girls want to wait for someone to come take care of her. I'm just playing dumb! Then how come you got yourself a 42' chest? When from a slim guy to a big guy?

H: I've watched too many Western films. I think besides the actor's acting, their body shape is also very important. So I copied them, and started working out when we were shooting Suspects in Love. Tak Gor (producer Poon Ka Tak) gave me two types of sports to choose from, I chose the sport where I can show my body, which was boxing.

M: Then you even changed your image completely?

H: Everyone accepted it after the series came out, and I even had to take off my shirt when I was interviewed, so I kept this secondary image. Well then, did I attract you?

M: You rarely take off your shirt in front of me. No! Because your chest is bigger than mines, I can't even compare if I put on 10 bras, but I don't really like slim figures. It's good to have some meat. You have your strengths too, considerate and attentive. Its quite enjoyable partnering up with you.

H: I know I got a bad mouth, always bullying you.

M: Yeah! I don't know how I handle it and don't attack back.

H: Because I'm a bite of sugar and another bite of feces.

M: That's just one of the tricks to pursue girls.

H: I pursued you before?

M: Nope! I mean you can use that when you pursue girls. I didn't say I like you either, you think too much and have a flirty mouth.

H: That's why I got you involved! In the 13 rumored girlfriends, your one of them. Luckily we don't mind.

M: Actually if I wanted to get to know a guy deeper, I'm actually very passive and slow to get familiar, but once I get familiar, I can tell you everything.

H: That time, you wanted to get to know me deeper.

M: Why? Don't make up a story!

H: Haha! That's why I like you getting bullied. When I tease you, once you get upset, I get really happy because I know you'll just be upset for a moment and then you'll be fine.

Wants A Matured Partner

M: To some extent, I understand you pretty well. Virgo men like to protect themselves. They may seem like they have a lot to say on the outside, but then they are really afraid to let people see deep inside.

H: That's why I'm not really friends with you, have to keep some distance, otherwise if I end up dragging you into something in the future, then that wouldn't be too good. When I'm in trouble, do people call you?

M: Basically whatever happens to you, people would call me immediately. The problem is I still need to find myself a partner too! About my requirements, I don't think age is much of an issue, the main requirement is he must be able to take care of me and be mature.

H: You're a 'little woman' in front of your lover. You really accommodate others and don't get upset easily. When I was younger and dated, I would think about the girl's height, but now I think more maturely. As long as we get along comfortably and have common ideals. Most important is, can this person be with you for life.

First On-Screen Kiss Given to Him

H: Back then I met you when we were shooting Suspects in Love. I thought you were really different on and off screen. In the series, you were really stupid, but after work, you're like a pretty girl. This is the most memorable, your first on-screen kiss was given to me, and you took the initiative too!

M: My first impression on you was that bad boy (???), but after getting to know you, it turns out you're quite a gentleman.

H: This series was our turning point. Bulky Boy and Shy Girl .

M: Before I was the mean "Kwan Yee So", people never forgotten the Shy Girl.

H: Then I had fate with you, I encountered you in every series. We had all sorts of relationships before, even as a couple. Even the producer didn't know we played a couple several times.

M: I thought I didn't have to kiss you in this series.

H: At first, you weren't willing to! It was only after they convinced you, that you were willing to.

M: She's a Shy Girl, how would she take the initiative to kiss a guy? Actually, I'm more than willing to give my first on-screen kiss to you, but if I don't have to, of course that's the best!

H: Perhaps you give people the impression that you take initiatives, but also hide your emotions at the same time. You have to spark with someone first. It is the slow to get familiar type.

M: During Suspects In Love, I thought we don't talk much, but surprisingly you provoked me to talk in the van.

H: You also didn't look like the Mandy you are today. I'm still the same Him, known to talk loudly. Do you remember in Suspects, I always went topless, and asked you why you were looking at me?

M: At the time, I was thinking "What are you doing? You think you're really hot?"

Epilogue: When Him & Mandy Meet, So Loud like a Street Market

On cameras, Mandy speaks a few words, but in private, she's such a chatterbox. She often adds a few English words too, making herself seem like a silly girl. Just like that day during the interview with Him kept teasing her, she couldn't find a place to jump in, but then she kept repeating to Him: "Ask me questions! (in English) Didn't you have a lot to say!" But, Him careless and continued to make his sarcastic look: "You keep repeating that statement, so noisy!" The two bickering constantly, neither of them were willing to give in, and eventually turned the whole restaurant into a "lively" and loud street market!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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