[News] Lee Seung-gi, 'No One Can Fill Vacancy of Kang Ho Dong'

Singer and actor Lee Seung Ki, who had appeared with Kang Ho Dong on the KBS 2TV variety program "Happy Sunday - Two Days and One Night" and on the SBS variety program "Strong Heart," stated his opinion on October 26, "The vacancy of Kang Ho Dong will not be filled by anyone in the future." He participated in a press conference held in Seongsudong on October 26 to commemorate the release of his fifth album. What he said was an answer for a question by a news reporter who had asked, "Many people are saying that Lee Seung Ki successfully filled the empty place where Kang Ho Dong had stood before. What do you think?"

Since Kang announced his temporary retirement, Lee has been hosting "Strong Heart," which he had previously hosted together with Kang, as the sole MC. Lee explained, “Viewers might have felt the same way that I think. The vacancy of Kang Ho Dong will hardly be filled. I am not trying to fill his shoes, but I am trying to host the program with the mindset that I will learn everything one by one. The harmony with the other cast members is really important on an entertainment program. Any individual member cannot decide the success of a program. Those programs in which I appear, “Two Days and One Night” and “Strong Heart,” could only become popular thanks to the other members such as Lee Kyung Sil and Cho Hye Ryeon, who helped me. It would be difficult for them to decide to appear on a program that a 25-year old man hosts as an MC, but they willingly appeared on the program and helped me in many ways.”

In addition, Lee Seung Ki said about Kang Ho Dong, “I think that I met an excellent senior entertainer in the entertainment industry. Many things happened between us and I could learn many things from Kang, including skills and the mindset required for entertainment programs by looking at what he did while we worked together.” Lee also added that we would maintain his attitude of learning more about the mindset needed to fill Kang’s vacancy in the future.

Lee Seung Ki will resume his activities as a singer after a two-year break by releasing his fifth album entitled “Tonight” at midnight on October 27.

Source: KBS Global

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[News] Kara's 'Step' topped Taiwanese ringtone charts

Kara's "Step" still making sound and has taken over not only Japan, but Taiwan as well.

The track "Step" is currently Taiwanese most wanted ringtone. It has been reported that the single grabs the top of Taiwan's most popular ringtone music sites. Previously, "Step" also grabbed first place on Japanese ringtone sites as well. Even though the group wrapped up their promotions, they are still going strong, especially throughout their International fans.

Kara just finished their 5th Japanese single, “Winter Magic“ on October 25th. The group will be releasing another Japanese full length album entitled "Super Girl" which will be released on November 23rd.

Source: Nate
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[News] Hwanhee officially joins the army

On October 27th, singer Hwanhee officially enlisted in the military and entered Choongnam Army Training Facility. He will first complete the four-week boot camp program before moving on to serve as a public service officer for the next 2 years.

Hwanhee had announced his military enlistment on October 17th via his fancafe. He bid his farewell and said, "Thank you for giving me so much love over the past 10 years. Finally, I’m enlisting in the army on October 27. I’ll come back as a more mature and better man. Please wait for me just a bit. My fans will always be in my heart and I believe Hwanhee will always be in my fans’ heart. I love you all so much."

Korean and even Japanese fans gathered at the camp to bid their farewells to the singer. Showing his appreciation, Hwanhee gave a military salute to his fans and said, "Thank you all for coming."

Meanwhile, Hwanhee produced a new idol group, MYNAME, who made their debut tonight on Mnet M! Countdown.

Source: Nate, Naver
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Aaron Kwok invites Lynn Xiong to birthday dinner

Two Best Actors Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Tony Leung Ka Fai starred new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN) yesterday held a press conference. Yesterday was Sing Sing's birthday and the event arranged for a plane shaped cake to celebrate with him. Sing Sing revealed that he would meet 20 friends for dinner and admitted that rumored girlfriend Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) would attend.

Kwok Fu Sing, Leung Ka Fai, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Eddie Peng Yu-yen, Chin Kar Lok and Lam Ka Tung introduced their characters. Ka Fai said that the last time he worked with Sing Sing was THROW DOWN (YAU DOH LUNG FU BONG) years ago. He thought that his acting was more and more stable and mature. How will Sing Sing celebrate his birthday? He said, "Probably dinner, with around 20 friends. (Was Hung Doi Lam invited?) I invited her, she should be in Hong Kong." Speaking of Hung Doi Lam stating that she had a headache from preparing a birthday gift, he said, "Many friends all say that, actually I am already very happy about good friends having the time to meet. It's fortune." Sing Sing thanked his friends for already planning the celebration months ago because he could not promise to attend. He said, "Friends said they didn't care if I couldn't come. For example Shum Ka Wai deliberately came back from Beijing. This birthday could be considered unexpected because I always thought I would have to work. Luckily the team won't have a notice until tomorrow night so I have more time."

In the film playing a rival character opposite Leung Ka Fai, Sing Sing said that it will be an exciting film that battles wits, courage and ruthlessness. He hoped to be able to create another classic after INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH). Sing Sing also said that earlier they shot a major explosion scene that used three hydrogen bombs to create a giant fire ball. Although the effect was dangerous but the actors on the set were very safe. Has Hung Doi Lam visited the set? Sing Sing said, "I don't like friends visiting the set, I am afraid that work would be affected. People who understand me know that I focus on work. Even manager Siu Mei rarely appears." As for Andy Lau Tak Wa, he had a part but did not appear yesterday. The press release did not mention Wa Jai's name. Sing Sing said, "For now I have to keep it confidential, Wa Jai plays a very important character. My scenes with him earlier have already been completed."

Sing Sing joked that he grew up watching his performance, Leung Ka Fai did not mind. "He probably saw my commercials. In my growth process I made many commercials, if I have to count it would take awhile."

Ka Fai praised that Sing Sing's acting now has become more and more mature and called him "Heavenly King Best Actor". Will he attend Sing Sing's birthday dinner? He said, "When will he have time to eat with us?" Did he feel Sing Sing and Hung Doi Lam make a good couple? Ka Fai said, "You can tell from how solid Lynn's acting is, turning from a model to an actress. If they are truly boyfriend and girlfriend, privately they must have very deep exchanges."

Source: takungpao, mingpao, on.cc
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Gordon Liu Suffers Stroke and Becomes Disabled

Renown martial arts actor, 56-year-old Gordon Liu (???), suffered a stroke earlier, leading to the Kill Bill star becoming significantly disabled and dependent upon a wheelchair. Due to the incident, Gordon became severely depressed. Recently, his morale increased due to encouragement from loved ones.

In earlier news, it was reported that while participating in a band practice in To Kwa Wan in early August, Gordon fell and hit his head. Since the incident, Gordon halted all his work. In the latest issue of Next Magazine, it was clarified that on that fateful day, Gordon had in fact suffered a stroke, causing him to fall down. His head crashed into a nearby stairway, resulting in a 5-inch wound on the left side of his head. He was sent immediately to the hospital for treatment.

After his stroke, Gordon’s right hand and leg suffered immobility. He also experienced speech impairment. Gordon will require long-term physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment.

Source: Next Magazine # 1129
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Paul Chun, John Chiang, and Derek Yee Appear at Mother’s Funeral

Brothers, Paul Chun (??), John Chiang (???), and Derek Yee’s (???) mother, Hong Wei (??), formerly known as Luo Zhen (??) died the other day. The funeral was held at Tai Wai Po Fook Memorial Hall yesterday. The three brothers arrived at the funeral home early in the morning to take care of their mother’s funeral arrangements.

At 12 noon, Paul, John, and Derek rode in the hearse, transporting the body to the Fu Shan Crematorium for cremation. The brothers were in grief and were accompanied by John’s daughter, Chiang Yi Lan (???) and husband, Raymond Cho (???). The brother’s friends in the entertainment industry, such as Bao Hei Ching (???) and Fong Ping (??) were among the one hundred people in attendance. After the completion of the ceremony, everyone walked out in sadness. John Chiang’s wife, Lee Lam Lam, required the support of her husband in walking out of the funeral hall.

Paul Chun, John Chiang and Derek Yee were half-brothers, sharing the same mother but different fathers. After Paul and John’s father passed away, Hong Wei remarried and gave birth to Derek Yee. Paul Chun was a stage name. Paul and John’s stepfather was Derek’s father.

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Charlene Choi: “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore!”

Twins was established a decade ago and group members, Charlene Choi (???) and Gillian Chung (???), have experienced numerous turbulences. When Charlene’s marital status to Ronald Cheng (???) was revealed, their simultaneous divorce was unveiled before the public, leading to a double repercussion. No wonder Charlene noted that the worst has already passed and that she was no longer afraid of anything in life!

Charlene and Louis Koo (???) appeared at a celebratory banquet for I.T.’s Maison Martin Margiela store opening. I.T.’s founder, Shum Ka Wai (???), was also in attendance. With the current temperature in Beijing dipping to 5 degrees Celsius, Charlene wore the latest fall fur fashion at the banquet. Admitting that she was afraid of the cold temperatures, Charlene affixed six heating pads to her body to stay warm. When she entered the indoor venue, Charlene started sweating profusely. Charlene said, “When I was inside the car, I could not breathe properly; I wanted to die! It was a lot better when I walked outside.”

Feeling the Most Liberated In Her Entire Career

Charlene shared the details of her hectic upcoming schedule, “In November, Twins will perform in Shanghai as part of their world concert tour. We had performed in Guangzhou, China and the United States earlier. The world concert tour will continue in 2012. In March, we will perform in Zhongshan, China and another location. In addition, we will have to record our Cantonese music album and rehearse for the upcoming concert performances.”

Asked what style her new album will feature, Charlene said, “The album’s theme will center upon freedom. Over our 10-year career, Gillian and I felt the most liberated and happy in the last two years. I experienced an unhappy stage in my life and the worst period has already passed. There is nothing worse that can occur anymore, which is why I am very happy now. Nothing further can hurt me [to that extent] anymore. Earlier, Gillian and I released separate music albums and met different music producers and technicians, so we can introduce them to each other.”

“William Chan Is Very Mature”

Charlene revealed that her thinking has matured immensely, “I was not old enough in the past and dwelled on many things, wishing I was more mature. Now that I have matured, I have to get in touch with my inner child instead.” (William Chan ??? helps you get closer to your inner child?) “Although he is only slightly younger than I am, he is very mature. I will ask him for help on many matters.” (Can you elaborate on such instances?) “It’s difficult to say; something has to happen first.”

Asked whether numerous vendors sought Charlene and William to appear at joint promotional events together due to their dating status, she replied, “There are a few offers. We told our company, EEG, and the outside world, that we do not prefer to do so. We filmed several ads together; however, they were arranged prior to our dating.”

In addition, Charlene’s mainland series will be shortly broadcast in Italy, upon which she expressed a great sense of honor.

Source: Orientaldaily.on.cc
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[NEWS] 2PM's Efforts to Help Thailand

Since they travel back and forth to Thailand so often, the 6 boys of 2PM are especially familiar with Thailand and their Thai fans.

When they found out about the big flood in Thailand, Nichkhun Horvejkul volunteered to be the boys' representative, bringing clothes and personal items of his own and his 5 other members to be auctioned off to fans, with all the money raised going to the flood relief effort.

The auction raised nearly 900,00 baht (almost $30,000 USD), and in addition to the donated money from fans of about 180,000 baht (almost $6,000), 2PM and their "Hottest" fans have raised over 1 million baht to help flood victims.

[Translator side note: Thanks for all who have helped out. Unfortunately, the situation isn't getting much better, and the flood has now started seeping into Bangkok and even my relatives are now having to start packing up and moving out of their homes :/]

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/view_news.php?new...HhNQzB5TWc9PQ==
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[News] Former U-KISS Member Alexander To Debut In Japan

After leaving the idol group U-Kiss this past February, Alexander will be making a comeback as a solo artist!

Alexander will make his solo debut on December 9th through a showcase event to be held at the Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo. This is the first time he's taking to the stage since his former group's concert in December last year.

Being skilled in seven different languages, Alexander left his fans a message on the event site on October 22nd officially announcing his start as a solo artist.

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[News] 2NE1's Dara receives pre-birthday party at Gimpo Airport

Korean blackjacks threw a surprise advance birthday party for Dara!

On October 24th, Dara flew to Japan to attend the Etude House Japan opening presentation, and on the same day, she flew back. Fans were patiently waiting at Gimpo International Airport and welcomed her with an advanced birthday surprise, complete with flowers, cakes and presents.

2NE1's Dara will be celebrating her birthday on November 12. However, due to their upcoming appearance for "Girls Award by Crooz Blog 2011 Autumn/Winter" in Japan, she won't be able to celebrate it with her Korean fans.

Touched from the surprise, Dara thanked her fans through me2day post saying, "Very early Surprise Birthday party prepared by people who love Dara!!!+.+ This year’s first birthday party! I guess they prepared since I will be in Japan at my birthday.. I’m so thankful^_^ I’m too shy to say that I love you or so!keke I smile because of you guys! Let’s keep our friendship forever!^^"

She added, "I forgot to make a wish when i blow candles. My wish is to play with 2NE1 as long as possible. Of course with blackjacks too! ?.? kyah~ drops of tears so impressed…"

Source: Ohdara
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[News] Boyfriend to visit Bangkok

Rookie group Boyfriend will widen up the line, expanding their careers internationally. First stop, Thailand!

According to Starship Entertainment, Boyfriend will visit Bangkok, Thailand on October 25th and 26th. The event will be held at Parc Paragon with the help of local radio station, Pynk 98FM. This is the first the time group will be meeting their Thai fans.

Boyfriend said, "We have been looking forward to meet Thai fans, and finally the day arrives!"

The group also expressed their concerns regarding to recent severe flooding in Thailand, "We are deeply saddened by the pain & suffering of the people affected by heavy rain and flooding recently. We cannot imagine their pain, but sincerely we hope that things will get better. We will keep praying for Thailand!"

Thai bestfriends, are you ready?




Source: Boyfriend's Official Facebook
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Vincent Wong's proposal puts Yoyo Chen in tears, witnessed by audience & friends

Earlier it was exposed Vincent Wong and Yoyo Chen were getting married, but Vincent said frankly he hadn't proposed yet. He said he will find a good opportunity to propose to his girlfriend. The other night, after Vincent completed his stage play Barefoot in the Park, he took advantage of the time and openly thanked his girlfriend's support. Then Vincent took out a batch of Yoyo's favorite sunflowers and a diamond ring. He walked off the stage and towards where Yoyo was seated, then he immediately knelt down and proposed to her!

At the time, Yoyo was so surprised she didn't know how to react. The audience around her all cheered while Yoyo smiled widely as she nodded. Vincent immediately put the engagement ring on his fiance and the two had a deep embrace. Vincent then gave Yoyo a kiss. What a touching scene.

Yesterday reporters contacted Vincent, he said that night at the moment he proposed, he felt very nervous. The other cast members Joey Leung and Leila Tong tried to calm him down, he expressed: "I asked them how do I say it? Joey told me I shouldn't be thinking too much, just say what's from the heart. Prior to the proposal I made arrangements for over 20 of her friends and ex-classmates to be sitting on every corner of the arena to witness this. I even told them not to let Yoyo see, so many of the friends didn't even dare to go to the restroom!"

Vincent describes Yoyo as his chancellor that manages his everyday life including his meals. Backstage, Yoyo laughed and said she's definitely not a 'spicy hot wife'. On stage, the couple received applause from the audience and good friends. The two will be holding some 20 table wedding banquet in Island Shangri-La. Since they have too many friends from the entertainment circle, the seating arrangements will give them the biggest headache.

Also, many good friends congratulated them on Weibo. Myolie wished them 'together until old age' and said Yoyo will be marrying a super good husband. Vincent responded to Myolie: "Thanks Myolie, you do the same!" As for Sharon Chan, she wished them 'together until old age, love forever and to get a fat and chubby baby.'

Source: Oriental Daily
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Joey Yung clarifies the misunderstanding: Just friends with HOCC

Joey Yung and HOCC (Denise Ho) close relationship has been in discussion all along, but Joey never cared because she didn't feel the gossips affected her. Also, homosexual love is normal and it shouldn't be a big deal. Joey's comments led to a lot of misunderstandings among the public. Joey explained the public misunderstood her meaning, she clarified: "The homosexual love I was talking about is not HOCC. What HOCC and I have is friendship. She is one of my best friends, there is absolutely no love involved."

The single and traditional Joey is longing for love and to be in a relationship. She hopes to date someone and marry in the future. She laughed: "When I meet the right person, I will date and marry. I don't want the misunderstanding to scare away my pursuers. (Do you have any pursuers now?) Of course, but I still haven't decided on the best one, love cannot be rushed."

Regrets not formally becoming Roman Tam's apprentice

When speaking of her mentor Roman Tam, Joey said: "I don't know how to express my gratitude for my teacher. Back then I wasn't anything, 'nothing', a 'nobody'. When everyone looked down on me, this God-level senior took the risk and brought me to his concert and allowed me to perform on stage. Since then, everyone knew me, I will forever be grateful for this."

Joey continues: "However, even today there is still one thing I regret. I remember, it wasn't long since I became his student and he already called me up to ask if I should just be his official apprentice. That moment, I didn't answer because I felt so frightened. I don't know what I was so afraid of? I should think: 'Wah! Roman Tam is officially taking me as his apprentice!' That's what I should have thought, but at that moment, I didn't know what to do. I was hesitant. Perhaps I already lost confidence, but when my mentor started becoming ill, I wanted to do it again, but it was already too late, it was impossible."

Source: Oriental Daily
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Twins feel sorry for Aaron Kwok

Twins and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung two nights ago attended the 20th Golden Rooster Hundred Flower Film Festival Award in Hefei. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Mainland star Bai Bing presented "Best Music Award" while Ting Fung presented "Best Actor".

When asked whether Twins wanted to be on the Golden Rooster Hundred Flower award stage, they said, "Of course! We would be happy with the nomination. This time we saw so many Hong Kong artists participating and we were very moved. Unfortunately favorite (Aaron) Kwok Fu Sing didn't win Best Actor." Two nights ago Twins on the red carpet were already very popular with the Mainland audience. Ah Sa was the happiest about seeing Hu Ge because they have not seen each other since working together on BUTTERFLY LOVER (LEUNG JOOK). Ah Sa was also happy about the reunion with Liu Xiaoqing.

After the awards, Twins and Ting Fung had a rare chance to run into each other and met at the hotel to celebrate. They will perform a concert and act respectively in Shanghai. Twins asked Ting Fung to attend their performance in Shanghai.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
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Sand smoothes out Raymond Lam"s skin

Raymond Lam Fung, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, William Chan Wai Ting, Mag Lam Yun Tung and Jade Kwan Sum Yin were among the performers at the Yan Oi charity show in Tseung Kwan O Television City. Lam Fung recently has been busy with the new film SAVING GENERAL YANG (JUNG LIT YEUNG GA JEUNG) in the Mainland. Due to the strong sand storms, he joked that his skin was smoothed out from sand.

Despite that, Lam Fung said that eveyrone had a lot of fun on the set. They set up a camp and cooked on location, but actually they asked their assistant to help. He, Wu Chun and others were only responsible for ordering the dishes, but Wu Chun was responsible for making desserts. Lam Fung said that he ate everyday so he did not lose weight.

Chan Wai Lam revealed that he will work on a mob film, the details of which will be announced later. He said that he kept watching mob films in these few weeks to absorb acting. Did he join a gang in school? He said that he has fought with such people. In Form four or five he saw younger students being recruited and helped, but finally the school punished him and he was a little angry.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
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[News] U-KISS to Film 'Someday' Performance in 3D

U-KISS' follow-up song 'Someday' will be filmed in 3D.
On the 30th, U-KISS will film for the 3D stage of 'Someday' right after their Inkigayo broadcast. This 3D content is scheduled to be released next year at SBS.

Since October 16th, U-KISS has embarked on their follow-up activities with 'Someday'. With their powerful dances and moving vocals, they will be wrapping up their domestic activities and start on overseas activities in the near future.

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[Picture] Dara plays at Etude House in Japan

2NE1's Dara shared a playful photo during her visit on Etude House store in Japan.

On October 24th, she uploaded the photo above on her me2day and said, "Now even in Japan~! Wanna be sweet? Play~ Etude!!! ^_^ Let’s go~ to the Shinjuku store. Congrats on the opening of the Japanese Etude Store! Clap clap clap!!!"

In the photo, Dara is wearing long black coat and pants. She is also seen posing in front of a woman's silhouette drawn on the wall.

Source: Dara's me2day
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[News] Gummy To Join "I'm A Singer"

The latest star to join the prestigious line of singers on the singing competition show "I'm A Singer"? Gummy.

The female singer will be added onto the regular cast after Jo Kyu-chan was eliminated on the latest episode. She shot her first episode on October 24th at the MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, with the episode set to air November 6th.

Gummy is a powerful female solo artist who debuted in 2003. She has made a name for herself through songs like "Pain" and "Amnesia".

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[News] Kim Jang-hoon back on his feet

Singer Kim Jang-hoon, who was hospitalized after a panic attack, will leave the hospital tomorrow to continue his promotion of the Dokdo islets, Kim’s management company said over the weekend.

Kim, 43, suffered a panic attack last Monday, stating that he couldn’t breathe properly. The singer then cancelled all of his scheduled events and went to a hospital in Ichon-dong, central Seoul, for treatment.

However, on Saturday, Kim’s agency announced that although the singer’s condition is not 100 percent, Kim will be released to continue his schedule on Dokdo Day tomorrow.

Kim will introduce his photograph collection of Dokdo at Boda, a visual art center in southern Seoul, tomorrow in part of the Dokdo Festival, which also includes other various shows such as the showing of rare video clips and other art pieces related to Dokdo.

Kim, who has released nine studio albums so far, is widely known as a strong advocate for Korea in the Dokdo and East Sea controversy. The singer previously placed an ad about Dokdo in major American newspapers and on an electronic billboard in Times Square, New York.

Kim also recently contributed to the launch an English edition of the Dokdo Web site (www.truthofdokdo.com).

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My Aod Favourites 2011 Nominations

My Favourite Drama Series
"Forensic Heroes III"
"Ghetto Justice"
"Curse of the Royal Harem"
"Lives of Omission"
"Men with No Shadows"
"The Other Truth"
"The Life and Times of a Sentinel"
"Wax and Wane"
"Gun Metal Grey"
"The Rippling Blossom"
"Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!"
"Super Snoops"

My Favourite Actor in a Leading Role
Ron Ng ("Forensic Heroes III")
Wayne Lai ("Forensic Heroes III")
Raymond Lam ("Men with No Shadows")
Bowie Lam ("River of Wine")
Bosco Wong ("Lives of Omission")
Michael Tse ("Lives of Omission")
Kenneth Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Ruco Chan ("The Other Truth")
Roger Kwok ("Wax and Wane")
Kevin Cheng ("Ghetto Justice")
Moses Chan ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Julian Cheung ("The Rippling Blossom")

My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role
Myolie Wu ("Curse of the Royal Harem")
Kate Tsui ("Forensic Heroes III")
Maggie Cheung ("Forensic Heroes III")
Liza Wang ("Super Snoops")
Fala Chen ("Lives of Omission")
Tavia Yeung ("The Other Truth")
Charmaine Sheh ("My Sister of Eternal Flower")
Linda Chung ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Liu Xuan ("Grace Under Fire")
Yoyo Mung ("Only You")
Louise Lee ("Only You")
Jessica Hsuan ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role
Joel Chan ("Curse of the Royal Harem")
Edwin Siu ("Forensic Heroes III")
KK Cheung ("Lives of Omission")
Ben Wong ("Lives of Omission")
Damian Lau ("Lives of Omission")
Ngo Ka Nin ("River of Wine")
Power Chan ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Louis Yuen ("The Other Truth")
Jazz Lam ("Ghetto Justice")
Dominic Lam ("Grace Under Fire")
Evergreen Mak ("Only You")
Raymond Wong ("The Other Truth")

My Favourite Actress in a Supporting Role
Kristal Tin ("Only You")
Nancy Wu ("Gun Metal Grey")
Aimee Chan ("Forensic Heroes III")
Kiki Sheung ("Super Snoops")
Gigi Wong ("Men with No Shadows")
Sire Ma ("River of Wine")
Elena Kong ("River of Wine")
Selena Li ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Natalie Tong ("The Other Truth")
Toby Leung ("Wax and Wane")
Sharon Chan ("Ghetto Justice")
Queenie Chu ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")

My Favourite Drama Theme Song
Michael Tse ("Lives of Omission")
Raymond Lam ("Men with No Shadows")
Hanjin & MC Jin ("Ghetto Justice")
Julian Cheung ("The Rippling Blossom")
Susanna Kwan ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

My Favourite On Screen Couples
Vincent Wong & Nancy Wu ("Gun Metal Grey")
Julian Cheung & Myolie Wu ("The Rippling Blossom")
Lai Lok Yi & Elaine Yiu ("Only You")
Kevin Cheng & Myolie Wu ("Ghetto Justice")
Sam Lee & Sharon Chan ("Ghetto Justice")
Louis Yuen & Kristal Tin ("The Other Truth")
Michael Tse & Fala Chen ("Lives of Omission")
Bosco Wong & Kate Tsui ("Lives of Omission")

My Favourite Promising Actor
Vincent Wong ("Gun Metal Grey")
Lai Lok Yi ("Only You")
Jazz Lam ("Ghetto Justice")
King Kong ("Super Snoops")
Edwin Siu ("Forensic Heroes III")

My Favourite Promising Actress
Nancy Wu ("Gun Metal Grey")
Sharon Chan ("Ghetto Justice")
Selena Li ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Sire Ma ("River of Wine")
Mandy Wong ("Lives of Omission")

My Favourite Top 15 Drama Characters
Jessica Hsuan ("Gun Metal Grey")
Julian Cheung ("The Rippling Blossom")
Louise Lee ("Only You")
Yoyo Mung ("Only You")
Liu Xuan ("Grace Under Fire")
Moses Chan ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Linda Chung ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Charmaine Sheh ("My Sister of Eternal Flower")
Kevin Cheng ("Ghetto Justice")
Roger Kwok ("Wax and Wane")
Ruco Chan ("The Other Truth")
Tavia Yeung ("The Other Truth")
Raymond Wong ("The Other Truth")
Steven Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Kenneth Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Michael Tse ("Lives of Omission")
Fala Chen ("Lives of Omission")
Bosco Wong ("Lives of Omission")
Bowie Lam ("River of Wine")
Bobby Au Yeung ("Men with No Shadows")
Raymond Lam ("Men with No Shadows")
Liza Wang ("Super Snoops")
Louis Yuen ("Super Snoops")
Johnson Lee ("Super Snoops")
Wong Cho Lam ("Super Snoops")
Wayne Lai ("Forensic Heroes III")
Maggie Cheung ("Forensic Heroes III")
Kate Tsui ("Forensic Heroes III")
Ron Ng ("Forensic Heroes III")
Myolie Wu ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

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Joey Yung & HOCC's same-sex love till Dooms Day

Joey Yung's singing career is like the sun at midday. Have been in the industry for over 10 years, we rarely see Joey with any rumors. She and her close friend Denise Ho's (Hocc) homosexual relationship has been the most thought provoking discussion. Ignoring the attention she got from everyone, Joey feels there is no need for her to worry about this topic because we are in the dooms day era.

(Joey speaks...)

Hocc and I met through Mr. Yeung (Albert Yeung). At the time, we haven't formally entered the industry yet. I remember in 1999, Hocc was the backup vocalist at Mui Jeh's (Anita Mui) concert. Mr. Yeung took me to go see Mui Jeh's performance and introduced me to Hocc backstage. We have known each other for over 10 years and had always had mutual support.

Fortunate to have life enlightened

Hocc and I are two people of different styles. She has the qualities I don't have and I have the qualities she doesn't have. When it comes to our character, we are both on different extremes. I am that type who is indefinite and unclear, whereas Hocc is much more firm, but she is too stubborn, I'm more flexible. Often times, it is only these kinds of people that can become good friends because we fill in what the other doesn't have. Actually people who have very similar characters may not be friends forever. Although I do seek improvements, but I am a person who really needs someone to enlighten me. She enlightens my life, my work and bestows my inspirations.

She is a martyr, the head of the group. She will forever be moving forward, and do the things that others may not be able to do. Just like her views, although sometimes she's too extreme, but as a friend, you will understand. It is just that she cares too much. In this world, we need someone like her. Indeed, her actions really was influential for me to become more courageous, she taught me to become more persistent of my beliefs.

People have focused their attention on us for several years, I would ask: "Has this affected my career? I don't think so. I still continue to release new records and hold concerts, then that's all that matters. After all, the rumor didn't affect the big picture. Just let the discussions go on then, it's ok!" In fact until this year 2011, we can't predict if next year is really dooms day, so why are we so worried about this topic? In other countries, there are many famous people that don't discriminate or push aside these types of friends. This world should contain several different types of friends. Why isn't our area (HK) opening up, but instead always so stuck on this topic? All this fuss is basically unnecessary.

Perhaps DNA went wrong

Homosexual love, I feel is just way too normal. I feel this is just another type of love. Why can't we accept this? I also have many friends who are this type. I would think something went wrong in the DNA, but that does not mean you can say they are abnormal. What defines normal? It is hard to judge, but I have a tendency to like being friends with these types of people because they are all very attentive. They have high expectations on beauty and in reality, love doesn't discriminate men, women, age or any boundaries, love is just one big event.

Romance nourishes life like care products do. Love is better than skincare or healthy products because it is able to give individuals a lift, even make the face firmer. All individuals need love. In the past, I solely concentrated on work, but as I got older, what I pursued changed. I really wanted to find someone whom I can share my feelings with daily. I visioned my future wedding, but because I'm not a princess, I didn't have any dream weddings. I am more of a practical person, I would be satisfied with just two hearts being together.

Definitely won't have children

My mom was always afraid I would be negatively influenced, but I really don't know how I would, personally, be negatively influenced?

I wasn't bad when I was young, so I shouldn't be bad when I'm grown. Today, my mom still treats me like a child, she's worried about everything. In fact, today I really do indeed have a lot to cherish. I will not easily learn about the 'bad', as they so called it, and then let things leak through my fingers. I don't want to do the things that my mom is currently doing now, so I definitely won't have any children.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Nick Cheung's loses control of car during race, crashes into Bosco Wong & Kate Tsui's cars

Nick's car (right) first crashes to Bosco's rear (middle), then to Kate's hood (left)




The Female Team winners: Lee San San (1st), Yoyo Mung (2nd), Stephy Tang (3rd)


Yoyo and Chin Ka Lok spraying champagne all over each other



Nick Cheung, Bosco Wong, Yoyo Mung, Chin Ka Lok, Lee San San, Kate Tsui, Stephy Tang and Niki Chow all gathered in Shanghai for the 2011 One Foundation Celebrity Race. The charity race was initiated by Jet Li.

First time in a race, Nick was already in an unfavorable situation even before the race started. It turns out he didn't have his seat belt fasten when the race was about to start and the staff had to help him. When the race started, Bosco and Kate were in the lead, but unexpectedly on the second lap, Nick lost control of his car, crashed into Bosco's rear and then on the hood of Kate's car. Ultimately, the three of them were stuck on the race course. The hood on the left side of Kate's car caved in, while Bosco's car suffered from serious damages. Fortunately, both drivers were not injured, but were out of the race.

There was a dent near the right wheel of Nick's car after the crash, but he still continued in the race. As Bosco's car was blocking the race course, a safety car had to lead the way on the third lap. However, Nick violated the regulations because he overtook the safety car's lead and went from last place to 4th place. Ultimately the male team made it in third place, but because of the violation, a 30 second penalty was added, which dropped them down to 8th place.

As for the female group, Niki Chow made it in second place, but because on the fourth lap, her car broke down, so she had to withdraw. Near the end, the engine on Stephy Tang's car broke too and the race was cut short for her. Results, Chin Ka Lok and Carlos Ng made it first and second place for the male team. The top three for the female team were Lee San San, Yoyo Mung and Stephy Tang. Although Stephy's car broke in the middle of the race, she still made it in third place because the other girls on the team crashed their cars.

Everyone teases Nick

When the metals were presented, everyone teased Nick. Chin Ka Lok laughed: "At first, I thought he was a pro, but it turns out he didn't put on his seat belt and was the first car that crashed." Kate laughed: "Before the race, Bosco joked he wanted to fight for last place with me, but then he actually jinxed it. Thank you Nick." Nick claimed: "This is my first time in a race, I feel really helpless and emotional. When the other cars saw me, they tried to avoid."

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao (image)
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Linda Chung adds assurance for success of My Favorite Female Character Award

TVB FaDan Linda Chung attended a Halloween event in Dai Po and made Halloween treats live on the spot. She also performed two songs. When speaking of the recent rumors that TVB decided internally that they will be giving her the "My Favorite Female Character Award" this year, Linda expressed she is happy and has confidence: "We won't know until the last moment. However, I really like my Miss Koo role! (They're promoting you because there aren't any other FaDans?) No, Charmaine Sheh, Jessica Hsuan and Maggie Cheung are still shooting series. Not much of a difference!"

Linda reveals that she will be shooting new series Miss Koo Spinoff next month with Bosco Wong. Clearly she is being promoted for the award. She expressed it is Producer Lau Ka Ho's idea: "He said he never seen such response for a female character. We haven't discussed the details yet, but my character is different from the last series (Yes Sir Sorry Sir)." Regarding the TV Queen title, Linda feels there is still room for improvement, so she does not dare to get it yet. She does hope one day when she gets it, it will be deserved.

Source: Oriental Daily, The Sun
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