[News] Kim Hyun Joong to appear on Chinese TV show for Lunar New Year

The Hallyu star, Kim Hyun Joong, continue to make its name across Asia. Ahead of his Japan advancement, the singer will first make his way to China for Lunar New Year program.On January 5th, China's Liaoning TV announced that Kim Hyun Joong, alongside Chinese stars Na Ying, Jolin Tsai and Sun Nan will be appearing in its Lunar New Year special program, "Spring Festival Evening Show" on January 23rd.A representative stated, "Kim Hyun Joong is looking forward to spending his Lunar New Year in China for the first time. He will be performing at his best with a 20 member dance team."Source: enewsView the original article h...

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[News] Lee Seung-gi signs with Japanese agency

During his recent solo concert in Seoul, Lee Seung-gi revealed that he will be making his Japan advancement through the release of a new Japanese album in March. His statement happened to be noticed by the Japanese media and Sankei Sports reported that he will be signing on with a Japanese agency.On January 5th, his agency Hook Entertainment confirmed the news and announced that Lee Seung-gi has signed with top Japanese talenthouse Amuse Entertainment. Amuses houses top Japanese artists and actor including Ruito Aoyagi, Perfume, Shuhei, FLOW and flumpool.A representative stated, "Lee Seung-gi's all upcoming activities in Japan will be overseen...

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Kenix Kwok Shares Daughter’s Photos for New Year

Recently Kenix Kwok (???) uploaded photos of her daughter on her blog, sending New Year greetings to her friends. In the photos, the almost 2-year-old little Jun Jun (Kenix’s daughter’s nickname) squinted her eyes and smiled sweetly. Compared with the “electric eye” beauty, Kenix Kwok, her daughter resembled father, Frankie Lam (???) more.Source: et.21cn.comTranslated by: Jayne @ JayneStarsView the original article h...

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Kate Tsui groans making money is hard when shooting TVB series

Kate Tsui was a guest performer at real estate company MIDLAND HOLDINGS's anniversary banquet last night. When speaking of the recent exposure that she's in fact a rich lady owning a luxury home in Sha Wan, Kate said: "The home belongs to my mother. I want to buy a home for myself, but the housing prices are so high now. It is not easy to buy one." She has been striving hard to save enough money for the down payment by controlling herself from spending too much on new clothes. Reporters said if she finds a wealthy boyfriend to take care of her, wouldn't that be even better? She believes the happiest is spending money that she earned herself....

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Bowie Lam will make arrangements for SINA MUSIC award winner 'Sober Band', won't rely on TVB

After TVB series When Heaven Burns (WHB), Bowie Lam, Moses Chan and Kenny Wong popularity jumped tremendously. The other night, the group attended SINA MUSIC PUBLIC OPINION INDEX MUSIC AWARDS 2011 along with Kay Tse, Fiona Sit, Eason Chan, Hins Cheung, Ivana Wong, Raymond Lam and many other singers. Although singers such as Kay Tse and Hins Cheung won several big awards, the limelight was stolen by 'Sober Band' (Bowie, Moses, Kenny). Depending on the WHB sub theme Youth Ignorance (????), Sober Band won the 'TV Series Song Award' and then performed the song live. Audience from the entire venue sang along, screamed and cheered. Sober Band frankly...

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Aaron Kwok falls flat on ground 6 feet down the collapsed stage

The 17 show Aaron Kwok De Showy Masquerade World Tour Live Concert - HK Stop ended last night. The 17th show was added due to the positive response, but a quite a few accidents occurred that night. First it was the stage suddenly collapsing, making the Heavenly King fall 6 feet down under the stage, landing flat on his back. Then the trampoline part of the concert was affected due to the damaged stage. The 10 million dollar tailored 'Transformers Stage' was definitely the selling point of Aaron's concert this time around. On the 3rd show, the stage already malfunctioned, where it suddenly stopped rotating, but fortunately a speedy repair was...

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[NEWS] About Big Bang TOP’s drama comeback, YG states “It is not yet decided”

Earlier today, there were reports about TOP of Big Bang (Choi Seunghyun) having plans for an acting comeback in 2012 with a strong possibility of participating in a new drama called “Celebrity” (tentative title), which is to deal with the topic of celebrity scandals.About his drama comeback, YG Entertainment denied the reports stating, “Currently it is not yet a confirmed matter.”A representative for TOP’s agency, YG entertainment said on the 4th, “The synopsis of the drama ‘Celebrity’ is one of several works that we have received,” adding, “The formation of the drama itself is not even a confirmed matter yet. It is too early to discuss whether...

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[News] Idols select IU as Biggest Star to Shine in 2012

Singer IU has been chosen as the artist most likely to become the biggest star of the industry in 2012.MBC Everyone's "Weekly Idol" recently conducted a survey titled "The Idols That Will Make it Big in 2012 Best 10". The survey was participated by currently active idols including Wonder Girls, T-ara, Secret, Brown Eyed Girls and B1A4 and revealed teenage singer IU as their favorite pick.Secret's Song Jieun remarked, "I think IU’s reign as the nation’s younger sister will transcend into Japan this year". Narsha of Brown Eyed Girls added, "IU has a face that appeals to the Japanese public."The other celebrities on the list include T-ara's...

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[News] Lee Hyori thanked Gil for purchasing her calendar

Singer Lee Hyori expressed her deep gratitude to her fellow artist Leessang's Gil for purchasing her charity calendar.On January 3rd, Hyori tweeted, "Many thanks to Gil for ordering 1,000 calendars". She added, "I’m so touched and in tears right now".It has been revealed that Gil purchased a thousand copies of the calendar. Selling for 12,000 won ($10) each, Gil has donated a total of 12 million won to the animal awareness campaign.Lee Hyori, who is well-known for her efforts in helping out abandoned animals, recently released her 2012 charity calendar "Lee Hyori Calendar", in effort to promote the adoption of abandoned dogs. All of the proceeds...

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Tang Wei demonstrates drifting

The Jingle Ma Chor Sing directed inspirational women's racing film SPEED ANGELS (GIK CHOOK TIN SI) will open in Hong Kong on January 5th. Tang Wei in the film had a touching romance with racing coach Han Jae-Suk. Tang Wei in the film played a taxi driver who the Han Jae-Suk discovered racing coach discovered and recruited into the Chinese racing team. Tang Wei in the opening already had a very exciting car chase that she had to demonstrate drifting in. Racing coach Jimmy Lin said that Tang Wei was truly a ferocious driver. When she ran into any obstacle, she stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake -- a response of a professional driver's...

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Niki Chow Excited by “Bottled Passion’s” Ideal Ratings

Niki Chow’s (???) first series upon her return to TVB, Bottled Passion "??????", was assigned a “cannon fodder” airing time slot. Despite this, Monday night’s finale peaked at 40 points in ratings. Once promising that she will do anything if the ratings reached 40 points, Niki said that she will not back out on her promise with the exception of having to wear a bikini!The ratings for Bottled Passion’s finale averaged 36 points, peaking at 40 points, which beat When Heaven Burn’s "???" 34 points in its finale. Niki admitted that this time, she made Producer Lee Tim Sing (???) proud. Niki noted that Tim Gor was her talent scout. Asked whether she...

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[Video] Jaejoong's SBS Drama Awards backstage selfcam subbed!

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[NEWS] TVXQ Wins “Kohaku Utagassen” Poll With A Shocking 65.3% Of Total Votes!

TVXQ was placed number 1 in the popularity vote for the “Kouhaku Utagassen”, proving their huge popularity in Japan.In the popularity vote involving all the artists who had performed in NHK’s “62nd Kouhaku Utagassen” that concluded at 11.59pm on 31 Dec, TVXQ obtained 49.7% of the total votes cast, winning 1st place with a record of almost half the total votes.This voting was only open to those within Japan, and Korean fans, as well as  international fans were not able to participate. After excluding the repeated votes, TVXQ maintains the 1st place with a shocking 65.3% of the total votes.The “Kouhaku Utagassen” is the most highly...

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Maggie Siu's secret marriage: "Talk about it at press conference"; 'The Great Eunuch' blessing ceremony

Experienced actor Wayne Lai, Maggie Siu, Michelle Yim and Aimee Chan were at the blessing ceremony for TVB new costume drama The Great Eunuch set in the Qing Dynasty. Initially Michelle withdrew from her role as 'Empress Dowager Cixi' due to schedule conflicts and Maggie Cheung replaced her for the Sales Presentation shooting. However, after a few twist and turns, the role lands back on Michelle once again. Despite all that, the limelight could not leave Maggie Siu as she is rumored to have secretly married martial arts actor, Vinz Sze Cho Lam! Maggie Siu, who plays Empress Dowager Ci'an, did not directly respond to the marriage news, but kept...

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Francis Ng confirmed to be in Triumph in the Skies II for HK$80,000 per episode

2003 TVB anniversary series Triumph in the Skies was a highly acclaimed series. TVB had always wanted to shoot a sequel, but couldn't bring back 'Sam Gor' Francis Ng. This year at the TVB Anniversary Awards, Francis was the guest award presenter for the Best Actress award. When Myolie Wu took the award, she tearfully urged her senior to accept Triumph in the Skies II and hoped her sincerity will touch Francis. The fresh out of the oven TV Queen, Myolie Wu, strongly tried to persuade Francis to shoot the sequel and even expressed her request to the executives. Once the TV Queen opens her mouth, big boss Chan Kwok Keung personally called Francis...

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Raymond Wong & Niki Chow hosts a feast to reward Producer Lee Tim Shing

Niki Chow and Raymond Wong hosted a feast in Causeway Bay to reward the cast and crew of TVB series Bottled Passion. Producer Lee Tim Shing and artists Elaine Yiu, Tracy Ip, Katy Kung, Jack Wu and Kelvin Chan attended. As the series is in the 'PK broadcast period' (in the ashes), where the broadcast coincides with several holidays, the average ratings is only 25-26 points. Tim Gor was very upset by how TVB haven't given him much attention, but he still appeared at the dinner gathering last night. Regarding this, Tim Gor smiled and said he was not upset: "It's just a small issue, this broadcast period really doesn't have too many viewers, Christmas,...

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Nicholas Tse: She's the mother of my sons after all

Although Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung ended their 5 year marriage, the two are still raising their sons Lucas and Quintus together. Since the two have personal experiences of growing up in a family with divorced family, they never wanted their children to follow their footsteps. According to sources, after the cool down period, Nic and Cecilia's relationship started becoming better. Yesterday it was reported that a family photo was found on Facebook that belong to Mike, a Feng Shui Master and good friend of the couple. After the meeting with Mike, Cecilia and oldest son (Lucas), Nic appeared yesterday at 10am coming out of his residence. The...

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