[NEWS] JYJ’s Junsu sells out solo concert in 5 minutes

JYJ’s Kim Junsu has proved his belting strength by selling out the tickets to his first solo concert in just five minutes.According to JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment on April 19th, “Tickets for Kim Junsu’s solo concert began selling at 8PM tonight, and within five minutes, all 17,000 seats were completely sold out.”The agency added, “As soon as we put the tickets on sale, our server had crashed due to the sudden influx of traffic, so the tickets were likely sold out in just 3 or 4 minutes.”Kim Junsu will hold his first solo concert at the Olympics Stadium in Seoul on May 19 and 20. He will be releasing his first solo album in May as well, with...

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[NEWS] Boyfriend to woo Japanese fans

Newbie six-member boy band Boyfriend has its sights set on wooing Japanese fans. The band, which made its debut in Korea last May with the single "Boyfriend", says it will officially begin promotions in Japan starting this summer.In preparation for its debut, the band recently launched a Japanese Web site, boyfriend-jp.com. Its Japanese debut album "We Are Boyfriend" will be released on June 6 and will contain seven tracks, six of which have also been released in Korea.In another remarkable move, the band will hold a special fan meeting called "First Date with Boyfriend in Japan" at the Budokan on June 30. The promotion is set to garner much attention, as the Budokan is a famed concert hall usually hired out by big names. The event will give the band the opportunity to meet and communicate...

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Andy Lau has yet to celebrate his Best Actor Victory

Last night fresh out of the oven Best Actor Andy Lau Tak Wa and Best Director Ann Hui On Wa attended an event. Wa Jai has known the boss of the company for years. Every time he performed a concert he would have a lot of very Chinese ideas from the owner. Thus Wa Jai yesterday attended in support. Has he celebrated since he won Best Actor? Wa Jai only said "No!" and went to the event.Hui On Wa said that today she will head to Beijing for a film festival. As for Derek Yee Tung Sing's comment that this year's Hong Kong Film Award was too sentimental and lacked professionalism, Ann said that sometimes it has been. She felt that what Yee Tung Sing...

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Wong Jing complains to Gordon Chan

After director Derek Yee Tung Sing earlier accusing the Hong Kong Film Award for not being professional enough, the Hong Kong Film Award chair Gordon Chan Ka Seung said that everyone has a right to speak. Director Wong Jing yesterday wrote on his microblog, "Chan Ka Seung, you say at the Hong Kong Film Award everyone has the right to express opinions, but ten years ago when I spoke up, why were people who express their opinions today able to lead the public and raise a Cultural Revolution style attack against me? Can you give me an explanation?"Wong Jing stressed that he was only complaining. "I was just talking about what happened over a decade...

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ANDY LAU HAS YET TO CELEBRATE HIS BEST ACTOR VICTORY

courtesy of on.cccourtesy of singtao.comcourtesy of mingpao.comLast night fresh out of the oven Best Actor Andy Lau Tak Wa and Best Director Ann Hui On Wa attended an event.  Wa Jai has known the boss of the company for years.  Every time he performed a concert he would have a lot of very Chinese ideas from the owner.  Thus Wa Jai yesterday attended in support.  Has he celebrated since he won Best Actor?  Wa Jai only said "No!" and went to the event.Hui On Wa said that today she will head to Beijing for a film festival.  As for Derek Yee Tung Sing's comment that this year's Hong Kong Film...

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Nicholas Tse claims Mini Yang door knocking is just a rumor

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung yesterday attended an Asian Leadership Series forum at the University of Science and Technology. The form began at 7PM, many reporters waited around before then but did not see Ting Fung. Later Ting Fung's assistant Cousin appeared and said that Ting Fung was already inside. Because this forum was only for students, the media were unable to attend; all students must register first and show their student identification for admission.When the forum began, students inside could be heard of screaming "How handsome". The forum lasted a hour and 15 minutes. Ting Fung left through the back. Cousin asked the media to back up a...

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Shawn Yue accepts a relationship with an older woman

Shawn Yue Man Lok and Aimee Chan Yan Mei yesterday attended a television announcement event. Ah Lok said that he has always wanted to be a 3D television. Did he want to watch 3D SEX AND ZEN (3D YUK PO TUEN)? He said that he could watch many 3D films, mainly his mother has never seen a 3D film because she rarely went out.Yue Man Lok and Mini Yang Mi worked togehter on LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING). Recently Yang Mi reportedly while working with Nicholas Tse Ting Fung on THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN) she knocked on his door. Ah Lok immediately joked, "I am really bad at this. Ting Fung can actually cross sets and cause trouble."...

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Kevin Cheng hopes to have a son that loves to talk back

TVB new series Gloves Come Off (GCO) starts off with high ratings, averaging at 31 points (~2.01 million viewers). Yesterday Kevin Cheng, Nancy Wu, Selena Li, Natalie Tong and Katy Kung were promoting for the series. Kevin will be heading to Xiamen very soon to shoot for a new Mainland series and won't be able to do promotions in HK until May. However, he has confidence on the series because its a fresh new topic and is eye catching to male viewers. It was said GCO is a rip off of the film A Fighter's Blues. Kevin said: "The TV series is 25 episodes, so can explain the story in a different way, in a more enriching way. It's hard to compare TV...

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'Beyond the Realm of Conscience' didn't steal 'The Greatness of a Hero' idea

TVB series The Greatness of a Hero was seen as the 'bottom of the warehouse' series when it first premiere in HK. However, as the series gets closer to the end, the report shows an average rating of 32 point, peaking at 36 points. Looks like the series won back some justice. TVB's Director of Drama Production (Catherine Tsang) expressed the series has its strengths that is able to withstand the test of time. It's a 'stock' production, not a 'bottom of the warehouse' production.Towards the high ratings, Kent Cheng felt especially happy that the ratings weren't affected by the Easter holiday. "I heard after our series finished shooting, someone...

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Suen Ho Ho Talks About Wayne Lai, Kenneth Ma & Jessica Hsuan

This is a translation of the sections in which former TVB copy editor Suen Ho Ho (whose works include "Virtues of Harmony II", "The Silver Chamber of Sorrows", "Marriage of Inconvenience", "When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West", "You're Hired", "The King of Snooker", "Beauty Knows No Pain", "Sisters of Pearl", "L'Escargot", "The Hippocratic Crush", and "Ghetto Justice 2") talked about Wayne Lai, Kenneth Ma, and Jessica Hsuan.It is known that Wayne Lai has been working in TV for many years, but he never rushed to climb up, thereby turning down evil roles, because of this. He would not request to have his character Wu Chengsi in "The Greatness of a Hero" to become likable. Thus, the success that he has gained today is not only well-deserved, but also commands public respect and support.Remember...

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Kelly Chen Reveals Photos of Youngest Son: Resembles Daddy

Kelly Chen's youngest son Lau Sam (Xiaolongbao) has finally been revealed. Today, Xiaolongbao is one-month old. Kelly specially revealed her son's photos on her blog. [Can] see that Xiaolongbao's eye-liner is very long, and should have big eyes like his mom, but many think that Xiaolongbao resembles daddy more; however, his mouth and chin resemble Kelly. Big brother Lau Sing (Shrimp Dumpling Boy) also kisses [his] younger brother, and would also go over to say hi to [his] younger brother every day after school. Kelly accepted a radio interview over the telephone, and expressed that breastfeeding is not laborious, but there are times that she...

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[2012.04.19] CHEN BO-LIN FALLS FOR "LITTLE ZHANG ZIYI"

courtesy of mingpao.comBased on a Japanese youth romance novel, the Taiwan film SNOWFALL IN TAIPEI starred Chen Bo-Lin, Tony Yang and "Little Zhang Ziyi" Tong Yao.The story is about the Tong Yao played music newcomer May who suddenly vanishes.  She runs into the Chen Bo-Lin played Siu Mok and develops an innocent romance.  Tony Yang played a long haired music producer, turning in his sunshine guy image for a carefree masculine flavor.View the original article h...

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DEREK YEE EXPLAINS HIS HONG KONG FILM AWARD CRITICISM

courtesy of on.ccDerek Yee Tung Sing criticized the Hong Kong Film Award for losing professionalism in preference for sentimentality on his microblog and immediately led widespread online discussions.  Some even thought that Yee Tung Sing's comment was just venting for his brother Paul Chun Pui's Best Supporting Actor defeat.  Yee Tung Sing immediately wrote on his microblog that he too voted for Lo Hoi Pang and was not venting for his brother.Yee Tung Sing yesterday explained his "sentimentality over professionalism" comment, citing that the Hong Kong Film Award voters' thinking of "Because of...

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ROGER LEE GIVES UP ON A SIMPLE LIFE PREQUEL

courtesy of singtao.comA SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) swept up multiple major awards overseas.  The real person the story was based on, Roger Lee Yan Lam, has already headed for his alma mater in the U.S. for its premiere and forum.  His mother also supported the film.  After watching A SIMPLE LIFE for the first time Mother Lee even said that it was very touching!The film A SIMPLE LIFE won several major awards overseas and even won five Hong Kong Film Awards this year.  Earlier real life Roger Lee Yan Lam reportedly would return to his alma mater the University of Oregon for a film forum.  Earlier...

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PANG HO CHEUNG'S MUSIC VIDEO IS MORE FEMININE

courtesy of mingpao.comcourtesy of takungpao.comLOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) after 20 days in release made over HK$25 million.  Director Pang Ho Cheung as promised shot DON'T ASK WHO I AM music video and guaranteed that it would only be shown in Hong Kong cinemas to show his appreciation to viewers.Earlier the director shot in a Chai Wan studio.  The director that day put on makeup while studying both Linda Wong Hing Ping's original version and Shawn Yue Man Lok's parody version to come up with how to make his version even funnier.  When the director started to change, the set was already...

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Sam Hui rushes Gigi Leung to have a baby

Sam Hui Koon Kit's four show concert wrapped up two nights ago. Sam invited his "long lost" god daughter Gigi Leung Wing Kei to be his guest. God father Sam urged the recently married Gigi to have a baby soon to satisfy his grandchild wish.Sam in the last show was very high and sang until almost midnight. He sang his final encore SONG OF PRODIGAL SON with the audience before completing the show. The atmosphere was both cheerful and warmth. When he shook hands with the audience and bid farewell, he even said that he would miss them and hopefully would see them soon. Sam's god daughter Gigi performed in a red dress. They sang TODAY together and...

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Chrissie Chau plays sexy nurse

The Van Fan Yat Sun, Deng Jiajia, Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred film ANY OTHER SIDE (YEH DIM NGAI TAM) will open on April 19 in Hong Kong. The film has three stories. Chau Sau Na for her performance studied the Thai classic horror film ALONE. Chau Sau Na will play twin sisters. At the same time in another segment she would play nurses with Taiwan's Jill Hsu (Tsui Kit Yi) and Mainland's Deng Jiajia in another segment.Whenever they wore their nurses on location, they would attract many viewers. Deng Jiajia's nurse uniform also mysteriously vanished, at first they thought fans stole it. The next day, Deng Jiajia, Chau Sau Na and Hill Hsu's nurse...

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Francis Ng criticizes Hong Kong Film Award

Francis Ng Chun Yu yesterday attended a shoe event as a model. Speaking of his good friend Lau Ching Wan losing the Best Actor Hong Kong Film Award, Chun Yu instead congratulated him. He said that no award instead would bring more friends. He also criticized flaws that were unfair to Mainland films in Hong Kong Film Award.Ng Chun Yu yesterday modeled new sneakers and made some female guests screamed. Chun Yu joked that normally he was used to hearing this type of screaming at home, as his wife would often yell "Dinner!" or "Keep an eye on the baby!" He pointed out that his son is now 3, constantly screams and is a natural actor. He said, "My...

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The Grandmaster to be Released 12.18

Directed by Wong Kar Wai and starring Tony Leung, the film The Grandmaster has been in the works for the past 13 years. Lead actress Zhang Yi Zi had expressed her concerns on whether the film will ever be finished. However, yesterday the production company finally announced that the film is slated to be released on December 18 during the holiday period. After learning of the news, Zhang Yi Zi expressed her relief that the film will finally wrap up and will no longer be 'missing in action'.With a star studded ensemble including Tony Leung, Zhang Zi Yi, Korean actress Song Hye-kyo, Zhao Benshan, Chang Chen and Xiaoshenyang, The Grandmaster has...

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[NEWS] Song Seung Heon/Kim Jaejoong’s “Dr. Jin” to compete against Jang Dong Gun’s “Gentleman’s Dignity” in May!

n the 16th, MBC officials stated that their special planning committee decided this weekend that the new MBC drama “Time Slip Dr. Jin” starring Song Seung Heon and Kim Jaejoong would become the successor to “Feast of Gods” and have its first broadcast on May 26th. The drama “May Queen” which originally was supposed to take this spot has been postponed.Accordingly, ‘Time Slip Dr. Jin’ will be in direct competition with Jang Dong Gun’s SBS drama “Gentleman’s Dignity”. These dramas will both be weekend dramas that will air at the same time. Additionally, both will start broadcast on May 26th. Because Song Seung Heon and Jang Dong Gun are both extremely...

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[NEWS] Gag Concert's Jung Bumgyun "Big Bang's T.O.P is a handsome grass doll"!

Jung Bumgyun has made a nickname for Big Bang's TOP.On the KBS 2TV April 15th episode of "Gag Concert- Mantis Preschool," Jung Bumgyun, Park Soyoung, and Hong Nayoung danced to Big Bang's "Fantastic Baby."When the music stopped, Jung Bumgyun said "If you dance like this, you can become a handsome grass doll." This is when Jung Bumgyun took out a grass doll that has green grass hair, as Hong Nayoung took out a photo of TOP.In the photo Hong Nayoung showed, one can see how TOP has the same green hair as the grass doll, bringing laughter to the audience. Watch the video below:Source: NewsenTrans @kristinek...

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[NEWS] Seohyun sings ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ for ‘Fashion King’ OST!!

Seohyun’s new solo song entitled ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ was revealed on April 16th.Seohyun showed her support for fellow Girls’ Generation member Yuri who plays Anna in SBS’s Monday-Tuesday Drama ‘Fashion King’ by participating in the OST ‘I’ll Be Waiting’.Seohyun’s ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ is a song that blends a great sense of emotional expression and sad melody, which includes a 24-piece orchestra. The song with lyrics that describes the beauty of the love of a woman towards a man is well expressed through Seohyun’s clear and pure voice.In addition to that, the OST which was revealed at 12am KST on April 16th through various online music sites will be...

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Louis Cha and Ni Kuang enjoy Cuisine

Winning the Hong Kong Film Award Lifetime Achievement Award for his numerous outstanding screenplays in the film industry, famous writer Ni Kuang (Ngai Hong) two nights ago gave a ten word speech that won the applause of the entire venue and living up to his happy senior nature. Later, in the early morning his good friend Chua Lam (Choi Lan) posted a photo on his microblog. He revealed that three buddies including him, Ngai Hong and Mr. Louis Cha (Gum Yung) dined in Tai Ping Koon Restaurant. Perhaps it was a celebration for Ngai Hong. From the photo the 88 year old Gum Yung and Ngai Hong were just as spirited and very excited to see the cuisine,...

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Andy Lau says Sandra Ng needs to be punished for talking too much

The film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) two nights ago was the big winner as it won five major awards including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture. Two nights ago the film company after the award ceremony held a celebration with fellow five award winner FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP). The fresh out of the oven Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor Andy Lau Tak Wa and Best Actress Deanie Ip Tak Han arrived together. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu joked that at his age he was still able to get his wife pregnant, Wa Jai who was in a great mood did not mind but joked that he would have to punish Kwan Yu.Wa Jai won his...

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Carina Lau is disappointed for Jiang Wen

Carina Lau Ka Ling and Jiang Wen two nights ago was unable to win with LET THE BULLETS FLY the Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor respectively and the film only won Best Make Up and Costume Design, after the ceremony Ka Ling and Jiang Wen still attended the Emperor celebration. Boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing even attended with his singers like Sherman Chung Shu Man, Vincy Chan (Wing Yi), Ken Hung Cheuk Lap, Kathy Tang Yi and Michelle Wai (Si Nga). Yeung Sau Sing's buddy Jackie Chan also attended.Jiang Wen changed in something casual and entered the back of the hotel. He did not respond to whether he was disappointed, he only removed his hat and...

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Charlie Yeung makes her debut as a director

Charlie Yeung Choi Nei's debut as a director, CHRISTMAS ROSE (SING DAN MUI GWAI) yesterday held a production start ceremony at a Kwun Tong hotel. Producer Tsui Hark, actors Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Kwai Lun-Mei, Xia Yu, Liu Kai Chi, Qin Hailu and Regina Wan Qian attended.This time was Charlie's debut as a director. Aside from producers Jacob Cheung Chi Leung and Tsui Hark, she also invited Kwok Fu Sing, Kwai Lun-Mei and others to star. Tsui Hark who attended the FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP) celebration two nights ago yesterday made an appearance. Charlie said that he watched her grow up. The story was not the average romantic film,...

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Kelvin Kwan and Christine Kuo are nervous about bed scenes

Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu and Christine Kuo, mother/model Mia Chen Jing Yi and Chrissie Chau Sau Na's boyfriend Avis Chan Wai Sing, Japanese model Linah Matsuoka and Sugar Club Kandy's boyfriend and Bro5 member Dominic Ho Ho Man yesterday attended as three couples the new film LAN KWAI FONG 2 (HEI OI YEH PO 2) production start worship ceremony. In the film they all had intimate scenes, but the guys all said that they did not warn their girlfriends in advance and were not afraid that they would be jealous. Mia and Avis earlier met to read the script and angered his girlfriend Chau Sau Na. Yesterday they did not hold back. They were like conjoint twins...

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[VIDEO] Japanese Kamilia form Pearl Peach sea for KARA on KARASIA concert!

KARA's Japanese tour started yesterday at Yokohama Arena yesterday,the girls must be excited to see the pearl peach sea formed by their fans KAMILIA on their concert.Glad that the girls are receiving a lot of love from their Japanese fans,check out the video below to have a look at the amazing pearl peach sea!The official lightstick of K...

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[VIDEO] Jay Park and Taemin show off their friendship + dancing to Sherlock!

Jay Park and Taemin became close friends after joining Immortal Song 2,check out the clip below as they dance to SHINee's new song Sherlock on the show!Also check out their latest performance on the sh...

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Shiga Lin and Karena Ng overlook each other

The 31st Hong Kong Film Award will take place tomorrow. Since Best Actress will absolutely fall into the hands of Deanie Ip Tak Han, the result will lack surprise. On the other hand the Best New Performer competition may be even more attractive. Nominees Shiga Lin Si Nga and Karena Ng Chin Yu try on their dresses as they make their final preparations. Speaking of their picks neither pick the other.The annual local film industry event the 31st Hong Kong Film Award will take place tomorrow night at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. In the past the discussions have focused on Best Actor and Best Actress, but Ip Tak Han who has won five Best Actress...

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