Gregory Lee's new lover Miki: "Waiting For You!"; Shirley Yeung's baby photos exposed

Following Shirley Yeung's announcement that she had a baby girl, [Oriental Daily] exposes that ex-boyfriend Gregory Lee has found himself a new Chinese-Korean girlfriend, named Miki and is 25 years old this year. She has a cute outer appearance and even looks similar to the 'House Boy's Goddess' Rose Chan. She is a part-time model and enjoys cooking. Gregory met her when he was teaching drifting, which is also a hobby of Miki's. This relationship is less stressful compared to previously when he dated Shirley, the public always compared their income and achievements, plus their personality and styles formed the 'woman superior than man' relationship....

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Andy publish a book on his experience of shooting A Simple Life

During the shooting of A Simple Life, Andy Lau wrote a diary and it become a new book titled My 30 Working Days. On 5 March 2012, he was interviewed and he expressed that normally he has an habit to record down his feelings and emotions. Earlier, he also invited 60 writers born after 80s to write a book about him, however it failed to nurture.The book – My 30 Working Days: A Simple Life Shooting Diary is currently the only book self written by Andy, it includes 30 personal diary entries, the feelings of the films production team and lots of photos from the film.Andy said that these 30 diary entries were initially to be shared with Andy World...

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Elanne Kong wants to marry a to style man

Last night, Chapmant TO Man Jat and Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam personally promoted their film LOVE LIFTING (GO GUI OI) in Shenzhen. Director Herman Yau Lai To this time switched To Man Jat and Kong Yeuk Lam's gender roles, so To Man Jat became an "all purpose husband" who has fallen for love and family. Director Yau said that that he attempted this type of romantic film for the first time in hopes of calling out the "house husband" instinct that was hidden within men. This film also was a true story that deeply touched Director Yau. Meanwhile, a chubby Hong Kong fan came from Hong Kong and hoped to take the chance with the help of two stars to express...

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Shu Qi, Shawn Yue almost collapse during a film shoot

The thriller romance THE SECOND WOMAN (CHING MAI) two days ago opened officially on March 8 Women's Day. Director Carol Lai Miu Shuet and actors Shu Qi, Shawn Yue Man Lok and Chen Shu attended the Shanghai press conference. The event even arranged for a cake to celebrate Chen Shu's birthday. In the film aside from the relationships between the Shu Qi played twin sisters and Yue Man Lok, the most attractive was the director's special addition of the "act within an act" element that was on display as a play. To Chen Shu who had dance and stage performance experience it was very easy, but to Yue Man Lok and Shu Qi the stress was enormous. Yue Man...

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Andy Lau avoids questions about his wife

The film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) two nights ago held a charity premiere. Aside from director Ann Hui On Wa, leads Andy Lau Tak Wa, Deanie Ip Tak Han, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Felix Wong Yat Wa, Chik Mei Chun, Kent Cheng Juk Si and others appeared. During the period, Wa Jai received three local banks' commemorative currency from the sponsor with the number 00927 -- Wa Jai's September 17th birthday date.Two nights ago was the March 8 Women's Day, Sister Deanie revealed that before the premiere she had marzipan to celebrate. As for Wa Jai, he said that since he was not a woman he did not need to celebrate. What about his wife? He said that she did...

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120309 Big Bang wins Music Bank's "K-Chart" + Performances

KBS "Music Bank" is back this week full of amazing performances!For this weeks's line up, LEDApple, Fat Cat, C-REAL and Nine Muses made their comeback while Brian Joo and B.A.P performed their goodbye stages.Other great performances from artists including miss A, MBLAQ, FT Island, K.will, John Park, M4, TONY&SMASH, C-REAL, Bohemian, Stellar, Chaos, WE, Jiggy Dogg, EXID, Spica, Chocolat, Jay Park, Brave Girls and AiLee And for the highlight of the show, Big Bang wins on Music Bank's "K-Chart" tonight with their latest track "Blue". Big Bang will kick off their comeback stage next week.Congratulations Big Bang!---Next week: 2AM Comeback Teaser---LEDApple...

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[Video] B.A.P performs "Secret Love" feat. Ailee on Music Bank

After 6 long weeks of activities, B.A.P will be wrapping up their debut promotions this week. The group delivered the final round of performance with their follow up track "Secret Love" tonight on Music Bank.Originally features SECRET member Song Jieun, female rookie Ailee filled in for the vocals for their special collaboration stage tonight. Ailee, who made herself known through her exceptional vocal skills on MBC’s Chuseok special ‘Singers and Trainees’ last year, is currently promoting her debut single, "Heaven".Check out the joint stage below!View the original article h...

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7-months pregnant Carol spotted!

Andy Lau who announced his wife’s pregnancy on his official website in November 2011, in order to prevent his wife Carol Zhu Liqian from being distributed by the media, he had tried all methods like moved houses, changed cars and doctors, low profile Carol seems to disappear into the air since she got pregnant. However, on 5 March, Next Magazine managed to spot Carol who was accompanied by two bodyguards, shopping in North Point Market, surprisingly she did not wear any mark to hide her makeup-less face, she looked fresh as she wore a long scraf round her neck which hardly cover her 7-months pregnant tummy.According to the magazine, Carol was...

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Andy’s reply to bodyguards protecting his wife: We live happily and blissfully

A charity premiere of A Simple Life was held at Wanchai on 8 March 2012, Deanie Ip, Andy Lau, Ann Hui, Qin Hailu and Zhang Tongzhu attended.Andy exclaimed that he’s not worried about the box office collection, he just found out that he could checked the status of ticket sale online, he expressed: “I just checked tomorrow’s ticket sales with the promotional crew, they told me that our tickets sale does not lose out to Western films, I told them that we had no choice and had to battle with them, I hope that we can do better than them.”With regards to whether he will bring his wife to watch the film, Andy pointed out: “I never thought it.” When...

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[News] So Ji Sub offered leading role in upcoming drama "Ghost"

According to So Ji Sub's promoter 3HW on March 8th, the Hallyu star may return to TV acting after being offered the leading role in SBS's upcoming drama "Ghost." A representative from 3HW stated, "So Ji Sub was offered the lead role for the drama. The producers have explained that he is a strong candidate for the series although nothing has been finalized.""If So Ji Sub decides to take the role in 'Ghost', it will mark his first television role in two years since starring in MBC's 'Road No.1' in 2010", the representative added.The series "Ghost" is helmed by producer Kim Hyungsik, the man behind the TV series "Sign", "I am a Legend" and "Cain...

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[News] MBLAQ Thunder, "The rumor that I dressed up as a girl at young age is true"

MBLAQ's member Thunder did a self-destruct confession about his chldhood.For the next episode of KBS Joy‘s ‘MBLAQ’s Hello Baby‘, MBLAQ members are set to confess some of their childhood secrets, as well as answer to rumors regarding their past.Thunder has clarified himself about whether he really liked to dress up as a girl when he was little. Without hesitation, Thunder stated, "I grew up receiving the love of my sisters. I was often mistaken as a girl because I have been passed down with older sisters' clothes in childhood, along with my pretty looks which is above most girls."He also surprised his fellow members and risen as the new dirty...

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[Photo] B1A4 reveals teaser still from MV

Ahead of their comeback, B1A4 has released a sneak peek from their upcoming music video. On March 8th, a still cut from B1A4's music video shooting was published online. In the photo, Sandeul is caressing a girl’s hair and the girl is touching Sandeul’s face while sitting on his lap. The couple are looking at each other affectionately with big smiles. According to the production staff, “The girl and the group members were shy and awkward around each other at first but since they are of the same age, they soon became good friends and finished the music video shoot smoothly.”B1A4's agency WM Entertainment stated, “You will see a different side...

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[NEWS] Prime Minister Kim Hwangsik, compliments group BEAST why?

"BEAST is the name of the group with members who were eliminated from 2PM, 2AM. Were these people defeated? No. Instead, they used their failures as a basis to work harder and now they have become one of Korea's top groups. If all of you don't give up and work hard, you will definitely be happier."CREDITS: DT News (SOURCE); poco123@B2ST RISING (TRANS)The Prime Minister was doing a seminar at a middle school about happiness and mentioned BEAST.So proud of our boys ;-; <3View the original article h...

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[News] No Min Woo prepares snack cart for "Full House Season 2"

Actor Noh Min Woo made a thoughtful gesture and presented a mobile coffee and snack cart to the crew of "Full House Season 2" who are working hard in the cold weather.Noh Min Woo, who is currently in the middle of shooting the drama "Full House Season 2", called for a mobile coffee and snack cart. A drama staff stated, "We were worried about the weather getting too cold but a hot cup of tea from the car helped a lot".Based on an original story by writer Won Soo Yeon, Noh Min Woo is taking on the character of Lee Tae Ik in the drama. Lee Tae Ik is a young and caring person who is a member of the boy group 'Take One', but he appears to be an uncaring...

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[NEWS] Big Bang in Singapore's Magazine (8 Days)

Big Bang's Big YearComeback kids, Big Bang, are back with a new disc, Alive.Here's why it's a career milestone for the Korean hip-hop maestros.1. THEY'RE BOUNCING BACK FROM ADVERSITY2011 was a rough year for Big Bang - Daesung was charged and later acquitted of running down a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run; G-Dragon was caught smoking pot. Instead of being damned to obscurity, both earned sympathy points for braving through the scandals. They returned to the studios like industrious idols and churned out the aptly-titled Alive.2. THIS IS THEIR FIRST ALBUM AS A FULL GROUP OF GIVE IN TWO YEARSOkay, so singing about being bad boys in 'Bad Boys' on...

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[NEWS] Billboard K-Pop 100: Bigbang & Miss A Unseat Lyn

As predicted last week, BIGBANG and miss A were the two acts to watch as both their new singles made big strides up the K-Pop Hot 100 at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, pushing four-week chart topper Lyn and her soundtrack single, "To Turn Back Hands of Time," to No. 3. The eclectic boy group BIGBANG (who beat Britney Spears for the MTV European Music Award for "Worldwide Act" last year ) released their long anticipated 5th mini-album, "Alive," recently with the first track from the project, "Blue," immediately jumping to the top spot on the chart, beating Lyn's quest to stay atop for her fifth week and tie IU's chart record set in January. After...

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Mandy Wong touches Oscar Leung's large chest: "Its bigger than me"

Mandy Wong and Oscar Leung's rose to popularity after their performance in TVB series L'Escargot. Recently, the two continue their fate and steps into the film scene. Oscar, Mandy, Chilam Cheung and famous model Mandy Lieu were shooting for new film Natural Born Love Addict (?????). When speaking of the interesting events while shooting the film, Oscar exposed that Mandy is evil: "In the film, Mandy chops me with a knife, she's popular now, so she would add more into her actions."During the shoot, Oscar had on a leather jacket with nothing underneath, therefore his 37-inch chest was shown. Even Mandy couldn't help but give it a little touch,...

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Steven Ma had a crush on Ada Choi during the 'Healing Hands' days

Recently Steven Ma has been focused on shooting series in Mainland. Yesterday during an interview with Eileen Cha, Steven mentions he has already terminated his contract with TVB, and ended the many year relationship. Steven reveals the main reason for his early contract termination was because he and TVB had different philosophies and he was unhappy with the management: "Actually after I completed the first 4 years of the contract, I initially didn't plan to renew it, but because of Catherine Tsang's sincerity, I decided to do so." Although it ended in a contract termination after all, Steven stressed he still deeply loves TVB and he also hopes...

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ND Daily Special Feature: Analysis of the 2012 HK Television War PART 2: An in-depth look at each company’s strategies and tactics: CITY TELECOM (CTI)

Translator’s Note: The below is the second of a multi part “special feature” article about the 2012 HK Television Wars that was published in ND Daily News last week . The remaining parts will be translated and posted in the coming weeks.With this being a ‘war’, of course it’s standard to bring out the ‘weapons’ and battle it out to see who wins. However, since the 3 new free-to-air licenses have not been issued yet, it makes sense for the parties involved to keep their most ‘damaging’ weapons concealed, revealing just enough to gain the momentum they need – prior to the start of the ‘official’ war, they must first fight the smaller verbal and...

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Andy: I will depend on women throughout my life

5 March 2012, the film A Simple Life press conference cum premiere was held in Beijing, Andy Lau revealed that his mother once draw a stick from the temple for him and it’s said that he would depended on women all his life, from the current look, it seems that way.In 1982, Ann Hui cast Andy in her film – Boat People upon seeing the potential in him, that film allowed the audience to familiarize him who had just entered showbiz. Many years later, he collaborated with her again in A Simple Life which allowed him to win the Golden Horse Film Awards Best Actor award again. When talked about Ann, Andy quipped she has a transformation process of “seeing...

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Juno Mak charges beginner rate for director debut

Juno Mak Chun Lung yesterday attended a spring and summer fashion event, which displayed a series of short films that he made for the brand. This year is his 10th in the business so the brand presented him with a bicycle. He revealed that in order to make the short films, he had to dance for 13 hours in a smoke filled location, ended up with severe throat reaction and the doctor had to prescribe some strong asthma medication for him.Joining the business in July 2002, Juno this year will direct his first film. "Last year I won a script award in Moscow so this time I will write my own script too. It's almost done, but I won't perform. I will only...

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Chen Tianxing relys on Nunchucks for a comeback

The kung fu kid Chen Tianxing directed and starred first real kung fu film from China, NUN CHUCKS, has already opened earlier this month nationwide. Earlier Chen Tianxing led NUN CHUCKS stars Yu Yangfei, Huang Xiheng and Miu Shixuan to Changsha to promote the film. Chen Tianxing said that although the film did not have any big stars, it was a real kung fu film without any special effect, wire or stunt double.NUN CHUCKS is about a filmmaker who is obsessed with Bruce Lee's kung fu. In order to make a Bruce Lee movie he neglects his family. Finally his wife leaves him and his son is kidnapped. In the process of saving his son he understands what...

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[NEWS] Siwan bombarded with new drama offers

Si Wan of ZE:A is enjoying the newfound fame given him through MBC’s The Sun and the Moon.In The Sun and the Moon, Si Wan appeared as Heo Yeom, Crown Princess Heo Yeon Woo’s big brother and teacher of the Crown Prince. Although it was his first acting feat, he managed to bring about a storm of praise and attention with his acting and delivery.After his appearance in The Sun and the Moon, Si Wan is being bombarded with offers for appearances in films and commercials. He has been cast for the KBS2 drama The Equator Man, and he’s also considering an appearance in the piece to follow MBC’s High Kick: The Short Legs Strike Back.He was in Saipan from...

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[News] K-Pop idols attended the launching party of ‘marni at H&M’

In the evening of March 6th, several hottest K-Pop stars attended the congratulatory party for the launching of ‘marni at H&M’ at the H&M outlet in Noon Square, Myeongdong.Idol stars and celebrities who attended the event include  Girls' Generation's Sooyoung, Super Junior's Leeteuk, Donghae and Eunhyuk, Jay Park, Se7en, Park SiYeon, Ko JoonHee and more.Ahead of its global launching and in conjunction with the collaboration with ‘marni’, this event which is attended by many participants from the fashion industry, also aims to provide previews of the collection from ‘marni at H&M’.Starting from March 8th, the collection...

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[NEWS] SuJu's Kyuhyun rendered speechless, thanks to ZE:As Siwan

ZE:A’s Siwan, who has gained much popularity thanks to his portrayal of teenager Yeom in the popular drama The Moon That Embraces the Sun, guested on MBC’s Radio Star on February 22nd, where he was asked questions about his sexuality.Super Junior’s evil maknae, Kyuhyun, who is an MC on the program, brought up the subject and asked Siwan, “If you search ‘Im Si Wan’ online, the search term ‘Im Si Wan Gay’ comes out as a related search phrase.” Siwan was unfazed by such a question and he calmly replied, “I’ve seen it too. However I don’t think it’s a topic worth addressing. I don’t pay attention to it. There’s never even been a male that’s approached...

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[News] Jung So Min to comeback in new MBC sitcom

Actress Jung So Min will be making her comeback through MBC's upcoming sitcom.According to MBC on March 6th, Jung So Min has been cast in the new sitcom tentatively titled "Standby". She will be playing the role of an independent woman who works part-time jobs in order to become successful."I have also had quite an interest in sitcoms and I am really excited to show my fun and unpredictable side through my role," Jung So Min stated."Standby will focus on the everyday stories of producers, writers and announcers working at the broadcasting company, TV11. The sitcom is set to air early in April after the current show "High Kick 3" ends its run.View...

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[News] 2AM to stream their showcase on Youtube

Big Hit Entertainment previously announced that 2AM will be holding a showcase to commemorate their upcoming comeback. The event, titled "A Year and a Half Since We Broke Up, The Letter Written Through Song", will take place at the Ilji Art Hall in Seoul on March 13th, same day of 2AM's second mini album's release.Fortunately, fans outside Korea will be able to enjoy the showcase as well. 2AM announced that event will be streamed live through the group's official Youtube channel at 8:00PM KST.2AM's second mini album "Fitzgerald's Love Story", which will contain a total of five new tracks, will be released on March 13th. Earlier, the ballad group...

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Julian Cheung walks in Mongkok casually

(Christine Kuo, Patrick Kong, Julian Cheung, Annie Liu)Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Christine Kuo two nights ago worked on the Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum)'s film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) in Mongkok. In the story Chilam wore a cute beer hat and went on a walk with Lau Sum Yau, but they ran into his old flame Christine Kuo. Although it was just a few minutes, due to all the noise and flash photography from the crowd the production was affected. To keep the cast from disturbance, the crew raised black cloth for cover but the people still knelt down to take photos.Chilam often dined in Mongkok and would try to...

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Andy full of confidence when cameo as director

The shooting of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is coming to an end, although the film has a traditional title, but actually it is a fashionable action film, the experienced Andy Lau naturally is more familiar when comes to action scenes, thus he doubled up as a director at the set.Recently Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is location shooting in a studio in Tokyo, when the reporter reached the set, it was the shooting of an Andy Lau scene, the crew set up camera on an elegant jeep whereas Andy made some agitated expressions and movements in the car. The reporter observed that Andy was in control at the set as after shooting, he immediately...

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Vincent Zhao claims the production of contract changes without authorization

Vincent Zhao Wenzhou recently was accused of acting like a big shot and rejected to accept the Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced film DUT SHU SUN FUN's work notice. His manager and the production both have issued statements, both sides with their own perspectives. Zhao Wenzhou yesterday attended a press conference with his wife Zhang Danlu to further clarify this issue. At the event Zhao Wenzhou also issued a statement about the production dispute with his own signature at the bottom. Zhao Wenzhou said that recently some media's untrue reporting has already created damage to his his personal social value, solemnly he read theprepared statement. He...

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Fiona Sit makes Best Actress wait

Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Pakho Chau, Shiga Lin (Lam Si Nga), Dear Jane yesterday attended a promotion. Fiona said that luckily due to a director's support, her new film that originally would have started production in March has been postponed until July. She said, "Right now (the film) details can't be discussed yet, but this time I will work with a Best Actress. (She is willing to wait for you?) That's right, thank you very much to the director for helping out."Source: TakungpaoTranslated by: hktoptenView the original article h...

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ND Daily Exclusive: Interview with Andy Lau – “Family allows me to maintain an ‘ordinary’ mindset”

In the film «A Simple Life», Andy Lau became a completely different person: throwing aside the ‘big star’ status, he dressed in ordinary clothes and carried a simple shoulder bag – at one point, people even mistook him for a plumber! It was this seemingly ‘ordinary’ and ‘simple’ performance that earned Andy a Best Actor award at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards last year.In the film, Andy Lau and actress Deanie Ip bring to life a master / servant relationship that is both simple yet at the same time heartwarming – when the aging Deanie falls ill, Andy remains by her side, accompanying her to the senior center, taking her for walks in the garden,...

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