Rumored TVB Siu Sang with AIDS, Fala Chen: Superficial kiss scenes is safe

Fala Chen, Bosco Wong, Liu Xuan, Kenneth Ma and the rest of the cast to TVB series Grace Under Fire attended the promotional event in Causeway Bay yesterday. It was recently rumored that a TVB Siu Sang nicknamed Mr. Y, is infected with AIDS and when shooting a kiss scene, a female artist refused to do it because she was afraid of getting infected, Fala frankly said she has not heard of this Mr. Y. She rarely has kiss scenes, but filming is superficial and also she feels that one can't be infected with AIDS through kissing. Fala is not worried, she said: "AIDS does not transmit through kissing, where is the common sense!"

Kenneth also has not heard of the Mr. Y before, he said: "Too bad the description doesn't sound like me, otherwise I'll just admit it, get some news and can get some promotion for the series." Kenneth boasted his good reputation, no one has refused to kiss him. Kenneth was asked if he'll follow Raymond Lam and go for a northern China beauty? He said: "Shooting up north, Ireally hope to do, but my Mandarin is not good, so it's better if I stick with Hong Kong girls. Love isn't divided into nationality though, the most important is communication." Reporters said Ron Ng's Mandarin is also not good, but he still has rumors Kenneth laughed: "His Mandarin improved a lot now!"

Source: Oriental Daily

Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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A Chance to advance, Tavia Yeung: I never thought Charmaine Sheh as an competitor

Since Tavia Yeung's portrayal of the evil Yiu Kam Ling in Beyond the Realm of Conscience, she quickly made it up top. Soon after, she breaks into the Mainland market like a tiger seeking intently. At last she was given an opportunity over the Lunar New Year to shoot her first Mainland drama Hengdian for two months. Although she sacrificed her own long holiday break in exchange fot 7 figures of Chinese Yuan, believe it is all absolutely worth it!

China is the 'golden land' for TV series, many artists are heading over to make money, but Tavia was in the industry for over 10 years before she got to shoot her first Mainland drama Harlem. Tavia smiled: "In fact, for so many years there has always been people asking me to shoot series in Mainland, but my scheduled didn't match. It was only until this year I had the opportunity because I have 3 TVB series in stock, so I can rest my mind and go earn the extra income. Although the schedule clashed right with Lunar New Year, it's okay." Of course it's okay! It was said that this time she earned 7 figures of extra income, definitely a fat year for her. Asked how she will reward herself? She laughed: "I actually got a new car several months ago, I'll treat that as my reward." She claims that she's not good at managing her finances, so her mother is naturally her finance minister. As for herself, the next goal is of course become a homeowner.

Two years ago, Tavia won double from her performance in Beyond and her Mainland series this time is also of the same genre , about palace scheming. Tavia could not deny, since Heart of Greed and Moonlight Resonance released, her income definitely shot up. Tavia happily said: "Although before I had an evil role, it is in fact normal to ask me to do this role, a healthy image." This is also thanks to her many years of hard work and efforts!

Currently Tavia has 3 TVB series waiting to broadcast, this year her tendency is considerably sharp because she still has 3-4 series to shoot later in the near future. As she always has been an artist TVB promoted, she laughed loudly: "Nowadays we aren't competing for quantity, having the most does not necessarily mean you will win. I feel that picking the right script and role is the most important." She said directly not long after her entry into the industry, she was part of the group called "9 men & Wome" being heavily promoted by TVB which included Raymond Lam, Michelle Ye and Bosco Wong. "In reality, since then, there was no 'heavily promoted' in my dictioanry. Even after 10, 20 more years, I could still be heavily promoted. If I personally did not put any effort or hard work, that heavy promotion or now won't have any relation!"

Tavia started her acting career in the TVB Acting class, she appears to be the silent worker type, little news, she's like a bull plowing the field herself. "You have to know this industry is if your hand stops, your mouth stops. Having jobs is always better than having no jobs, so I know that I'm happy when I have lots of jobs." With a tight schedule, it is difficult to avoid working through the night, but fortunately there is Mother Yeung's loving soup, well worth the hard work.

Regarding TVB big sister Charmaine Sheh leaving TVB, is she a competitor to Tavia? She instantly cried loudly: "I completely do not think of her as a competitor or opponent. Filming a series is the efforts of the whole crew, not an individual comparison. The person involved (Charmaine) hasn't confirmed yet, so I have no comment. Ha, but I never thought of leaving TVB."

Source: Singtao

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[Video] Rainbow's Hyun Young sings "My Ear Candy" with Kyung Jin!

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Rainbow's main vocal Hyun Young sings My Ear Candy with gagstar Kyung Jin on MBC Starry Night,check out the video here and have some laughs!

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[News] Lee Da Hae and Park Yoochun gathered to rehearse for “Ripley”‏

MBC’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Ripley” (tentative working name) held its first script reading rehearsal on the 21st at MBC Dream Centre, with its cast members Kim Seung Woo, Lee Da Hae, Park Yoo Chun, Kang Hye Jung, Jang Yong and Kim Na-un etc meeting for the first time.

In the published photos, the four leads were seen holding to their scripts, wearing black clothings as though they had decided upon it together. On that day, Lee Da Hae, Park Yoo Chun and Kang Hye Jung etc were practicing their scripts seriously, showing their passion for this show.

The production team said, “The actors altogether wanted to film a high quality work and it can be seen from their passion while practicing the lines. It is very anticipating to see the drama which will be potrayed by them.”

“Ripley” is about two men who both fell in love with a woman who got caught in a trap of lies and end up in between the turmoil of love and destruction, eventually leading to reconciliation.

This drama will be broadcasted in the end of May after the finale of MBC’s “The Duo”.

credit: chosun+ baidu
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[NEWS]Seungri's Interview on GQ Magazine April Edition

Part 1
GQ: Dark circles under your eyes…
VI: I always look tired, but I’m not. I just look like I am.

GQ:You never thought about doing any more solo promotions? ‘어쩌라고.’(What Can I Do?) seems like it’s still really popular.
VI: No, I never thought about extending the promotions. Maybe I’ve matured but I feel that a shorter and more powerful promotion is better.

GQ: Maturity…as in your music?
VI: Hm…it’s the first time for me to produce my own songs and write my own lyrics and looking back at it shows how much work I’ve put in. I can feel that I’m a singer because of the impression it’s left me. Everything I do is more memorable and I understand music more than ever now. It’s not a burden to me.

GQ: Is Justin Timberlake still your idol? You used the phrase “sexy back” in one of VVIP’s verses.
VI: You can write that it’s because I still like Justin. Sexy back means sexiness. Did Strong Baby give off the same sexy feeling as my song now? I write it according to the feeling I get.

GQ: You thrust your hips a lot in this dance choreography
VI: I wanted to show that ‘I’m sexy’. I wanted to do things that other male solo artists hadn’t done before, such as choreography that has a tempting allure. The eyes, hands and body movements are important to make the dance sexier. I wanted to do things that had never been seen before so a lot of research went into it. Oh, even though I like Justin, but during Strong Baby I did more research on Craig David for reference.

GQ: Daniel Craig has a fantastic body and oozes out male appeal
VI: Yeah, because he’s the new James Bond. I did a lot of research on him too but during the promotions, I focused mainly on Johnny Depp. There’s a mysterious charm about him just by the way he looks, talks and moves.

GQ: Like that bad boy/rebel image?
VI: Yeah, yeah..Women like this kind of rebel image in men because there’s a thrill in it, especially for those who are tired and burdened with their lives. I think so too because who wouldn’t like this type of men? It’s a person who has both an interesting personality and charm to them and that’s why I chose this image.

GQ: What would happen if you grew a moustache?
VI: I thought about that since my hair grows fast. I could if I wanted to, but I’m the maknae in the group. Growing a moustache wouldn’t really coordinate with the group dynamics.

Part 2
GQ: G.O.D.’s Kim Tae Woo is also the maknae though
VI: Yeah, but he’s different. I still want to be the cute maknae of the group so rather than growing out my moustache and saying that I’ve matured and that “I’m a man”, I would rather show people how I’ve grown up little by little through my personality. I want to hear people say, “Oh, he’s matured. He’s a grown up now”.

GQ: Your body looks bigger and stronger & you look taller off stage. You don’t look like a teenager either. Is it because you wear insoles…
VI: Haha, please emphasize that I look taller (in the magazine)! Everyone’s talking about insoles nowadays, saying that it’s a male necessity. To tell you the truth, I always use it because for people like me that started dancing at a very young age, it’s more stable for me if my heel is pushed back a little. I wear it because it can make me dance better. But of course, since I wear it, my legs look longer too...

GQ: Are you satisfied with your solo album?
VI: I’m 80% satisfied with it. If I had more time, I would be able to perform better

GQ: Compared to your songs, did you feel more regret about your performances?
VI: Yes, very much.

GQ: Your performance on stage looks a bit rigid. It looks like a really well prepared dance choreography that you’ve practiced endlessly. What about the dance moves that you do on the spot?
VI: If I had more time, I could’ve utilized the stage more and turned it into my own but since I used all my energy writing and producing songs, my mind was blank when it came to my performances. That’s what I regret the most.

GQ: To be exact, it seems that there’s a feeling of being compressed
VI: That’s because the members of my group are the ones who know me the best. They’ve watched me grow the most, so only my hyungs can see the things that other people can’t. It may not just be 1 thing, but 10 other things. I want to be able to fill in all the voids. I want people to say, “Ah Seungri will do whatever he can.” I want to become this type of person: “Once Seungri has said it, he will go ahead and change/do it.”

GQ: A perfect Seungri..
VI: You will be free once you are perfect. The gauge will keep rising until it hits 100 and then it will be free. If I can let people see a Seungri without any faults for once, then everything I do after that will be a perfect Seungri. For example, when someone does something really, really good one time but has a little mishap later, people will still say, “Ah, that person is not like that. He’s a good person. Don’t you know what he did last time?” It will become like that. Once you have achieved perfection, the rest will be “free”. After that, you can do whatever you want so in order to reach my 100 potential, I have to have a resilient attitude.

Part 3
GQ: The clubs are starting to play your songs. How does it feel hearing your songs at the clubs?
VI: It’s weird. When I enter a club and hear my song being played, I feel like it’s not really my song and when I see people dancing to my song, I feel like jumping up on stage and treating them to drinks.

GQ: We hear that you pass out once you drink.
VI: I’m not the type that won’t drink but I will drink once in awhile. I seem to drink a lot nowadays and I end up being really cute. I’ll greet other people and will even introduce people I don’t know to others, like asking them, “What’s your name?”, “This is XXX”, “Introduce yourself and get to know one another.”

GQ: Yet you’ve never had a scandal before
VI: I’m a professional at it, so that’s why I’ve never had scandals before. Have you heard any about me?

GQ: When you were performing in your musical ‘Sonagi’, you said you saw your ex-girlfriend in the audience but the public never saw her.
VI: I was careful and professional about it so our relationship was never found out, but perhaps it’s time I had a scandal? Unlike other artists who’ve had scandals before, I won’t hide away from reporters. Instead, I’ll go up to them and tell them directly, “I’m contacting XXX. Release the news”. Once they know that I know, it will just become hearsay. It’s a psychological effect.

GQ: It seems like everything you say becomes a hot topic, but for others it’s relatively normal. When it’s Seungri’s, it automatically becomes interesting.
VI: If a person hides the truth or says something fake on variety shows or interviews, it will still be found out no matter how careful they are. I’m not the type of person to act one way in front of the camera and another when it’s off. What you see is what you get. During shows and interviews, I want to tell people exactly how I feel and I thought that if I am honest and straightforward, then people will accept my words for what it is, but that’s not how it works. My way of thinking is too naïve.

GQ: The actress, Kim Hye Soo once said in our GQ interview that “Being blunt is sexy ‘Oh, Kim Hye Soo is that kind of woman’ Will people accept that? My bluntness becomes stupid when people aren’t prepared to accept my way of speech”
VI: It’s not a bad thing. Why can’t males and females adults talk about topics like this? God created it for a reason so what can you do? Few years ago, a lot of girls felt embarrassed when people said they’re sexy. They would ask, "What’s wrong with this guy? Is he a pervert?" Nowadays, the reaction is better because lots of people will say thank you after hearing the words, “You’re sexy”.

Part 4
GQ: Since you’re so blunt and straightforward, have you heard words that you didn’t like through your company and your peers?
VI: Hm, how should I say it..if the majority of people said I did something wrong, then I must be wrong, and I will think ‘I didn’t even mean it like that, why are you treating me like this?’ But if a lot of people say that I’m wrong and it’s not good, then it must be not good. I will say, ‘Okay’ and then tell myself that this cannot happen again. I have to grasp it and change it for the better.

GQ: Why are your members always talking about Seungri?
VI: To be honest, if I wanted to, I could talk all night about my members too but I won’t do that. I’m the type to tell stories while letting myself go. I can’t talk bad about other people due to my image because people will say “Oh, Seungri is talking about XXX behind his back. Seungri likes doing that”. But when other members talk about me, the situation becomes “Ah, so Seungri is like that”. It becomes so that members can talk about me but I can’t…

GQ: Why does it become “Ah, so that’s Seungri’s words”
VI: That’s still a mystery but people think that Seungri has a lot of stories, is interesting and special. Lots of people believe that and when I’m with G-Dragon hyung and T.O.P. hyung, everyone will start talking to me first, haha.

GQ: It must be tough always being labeled as the backstabber and ‘the maknae that doesn’t know much’, especially when you are making music as a man.
VI: Oh…yeah. Like that time when T.O.P. hyung talked informally on how I don’t know how to grill meat. I felt sad at one point. Why did he have to say that before my solo album was released? But I guess I have to solve that problem myself. What can I do though, he’s my hyung. I can’t tell him not to talk about me and I can’t get angry. Besides, people need to hear this kind of things to say “Ah that’s Big Bang indeed. The things that Big Bang says are interesting.” The hyungs need my stories otherwise they won’t talk a lot, so tell me what I can do.

GQ: This will affect your style of music though
VI: That…that…yes, it will. The effect is there but what can I do? I can’t do anything about it.

GQ: The problem can’t be solved with a simple explanation either.
VI: Yeah, even if I explain it now, people will still say “Oh he’s that kind of person”. I can’t take back what was said already.

GQ: Or you can always not explain and say, “I’m Seungri, the humorous and extraordinary Seungri”
VI: Oh, that’s correct. You’re right. If I have to explain that “it was a mistake”, then it feels like I’ve lost. I don’t know but it’s a scary feeling.

GQ: Will you do that from now on?
VI: I will do it if I have to.

Part 5
GQ: What is the appeal of the modest Seungri?
VI: It would be nice if at least 1/3 of the people in Korea think that I’m modest. Sometimes when I go out and drink with my friends, they will say, “Seungri, don’t be discouraged. I like Seungri. Why do you walk with your head down? Have more confidence, lift your head and walk.” I guess friends understand each other. (To interviewer) Hyung, you’ve seen the entertainment business for so long so you should know how things are. When you see me on T.V, you should know why I’m like that. Oh, I’m getting sad again.

GQ: Hm, let’s change topics then. Your role is different during your solo album promotions and when you’re back together with the group. In Big Bang, you’re still the maknae.
VI: That’s a good balance. If I’m more distinct or if I stand out in front of the hyungs then it’s not balanced. I’ve tried that a few times before but it’s not coordinated well.

GQ: Besides songs and dance, your clothes in the MV stand out the least.
VI: Oh, yeah, because I’m the maknae. All my clothes are picked by my stylist because I don’t have an eye for fashion.

GQ: What a surprise! Don’t you shop with G-Dragon?
VI: I shopped with him a long time ago but now that we live together, I can’t buy clothes with him. Our styles are too different. I like simplicity so it’s…..too different. I want to show people my appeal through my simplicity rather than being ‘I’m good looking; I know how to dress’ that kind of way.

GQ: Don’t you get jealous of G-Dragon’s position? You’ve also started to write lyrics and make your own music.
VI: You mean being Big Bang’s producer? I’m not jealous. It’s such a hard and scary position to be in…G-Dragon hyung is under so much pressure and there’s a lot of hard work involved.

GQ: Yet you’ve been in the same scary position when you were preparing your album.
VI: It was my own album so there was no burden, but if I had to produce for Big Bang, I will tremble in fear. It’s too frightening because if it’s not done well it’s my fault. How can I take on such a position? Only Jiyong hyung can do it.

GQ: I suddenly thought about that time during World Cup…
VI: You mean the elbowing incident? It was a joke but what I want to say now is that I’m a bit sad that everyone failed to see that.

GQ: It looked real though..
VI: Looked real huh, haha. Well...it was real. I made hyung frustrated when I was cheering behind him. Even though I don’t know if I was hit hard but it didn’t hurt. People then started saying that Big Bang wasn’t getting along and that Seungri was being bullied by the members, things like that.

Part 6
GQ: During World Cup…what else?
VI: I’m a human. When I got hit in front of people of course I was angry so that’s why my expression was like that. (To interviewer) Hyung, aren’t you like that too? Haha. But fighting and arguing amongst brothers are normal. Living together can also cause disagreements. I don’t think it will work if there’s none.

GQ: What’s the difference between the songs you wrote and the songs that G-dragon wrote?
VI: Jiyong hyung’s mind can go wild and think a lot of things. This was my first time writing my own lyrics so I only thought about myself, but Jiyong hyung won’t do that. He’ll think, ‘Ah, this type of rap suits T.O.P., this part suits Seungri.’ That’s how he writes lyrics, but I can’t do that yet.

GQ: When we were doing the photoshoot, you used your iPhone to play music. It seems that you like electronica?
VI: Yup, I like the type of music that can make my heart beat and the melody that makes me high but this type of music isn’t popular in Korea, haha. It’s good to listen to electronic music when you’re stressed out because you will feel a release afterwards.

GQ: Haven’t you thought about making this type of music for yourself?
VI: I don’t like to collect music. I don’t want it if only I liked it. I want to make music that lots of people will love.

GQ: When we called you just now, you picked up right away
VI: Me? It’s because I’m not popular.

GQ: Not popular? Seungri?
VI: Today is Wednesday right? Lots of people will contact me on Friday night, male and female. Everyone likes me because it’s always a fun time being with me. I’m the life of the party, really. It doesn’t matter the situation because I’ll always bring the mood up.

GQ: Maybe without much of a substance?
VI: It doesn’t matter as long as you’re there to enjoy the atmosphere.

GQ: A natural born entertainer?
VI: Of course, how else am I an entertainer?

Source: GQ April Magazine via baidu
Translation by: Mystifize @ bigbangupdates

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[News] 2NE1 has signed a contract to collaborate with Adidas Originals

2NE1 has entered into a contract with international sportswear brand, Adidas Originals for a collaborative project.

On the 25th, 2NE1′s company, YG Entertainment stated, “2NE1 has joined hands with Adidas Originals, a brand responsible for exciting youth around the world.”, “Both sides have agreed on the name, ‘we are originals’, and we are planning on launching several different collaborative programs in the first half of the year.

According to YG, after 2NE1 had debuted, 2NE1 and Adidas had mutually been fans of each other. 2NE1 wore several of the Adidas Original clothing during their music videos and broadcasts, while Adidas Original had gotten to know 2NE1 through photoshoots and media events. As a result, the two teams have maintained a fan-fan relationship.

YG revealed, “Jeremy Scott, who currently launching his ‘Originals by Original’ collection, an Adidas Original’s designer collaboration line, has up to this point, been endorsing 2NE1 through his personal blog.”

In addition, they added “With this contract for the collaboration project, they will become more than fans of each other, and the two teams will become partners. Not only for the Adidas Original’s Summer Project, we are currently in preparations for events that comprise of both online and offline elements.”, “Soon, we will be revealing a variety of artwork first, such as interactive films in which we have saved 2NE1′s dynamic force for. In addition we plan on presenting several programs with both 2NE1 and Adidas Original.”

Source: Nate

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[News] 2NE1 reveals their ideal types once more, Sandara Park "I think my dating genes have died."

As soon as the four 2NE1 members hear the word, 'boyfriend', they started squealing like female highschool students. There's not a sign of the overflowing charisma and rebellion that they show on stage, and the room is filled with fluttery feelings and slightly red faces. As they looked between each other nervously, the younger ones pushed the unni, Sandara to speak. Sandara Park started off with a long heavy "si~gh" before she began speaking.

"I'm confused these days. I haven't dated for 5~6 years. I think because my dating genes have died, any guy who takes a glance at me will be unimpressed." She said in her unique, concise voice without wavering. As Sandara Park spoke those words like she had given up, everyone burst into laughter. "Originally my ideal type was Wonbin. I really liked his character in the drama, 'Tough Guy's Love'. He was a tough younger guy who had a one-sided love for an older woman, it was really cool." After being asked whether she wouldn't want an older man, she replied, "I'm the type to date younger guys.", "Since I don't think very maturely, I think I'd get along well with younger guys. I just don't like rude guys. I guess a guy who gives off opposite feelings? There are guys that are pretty boys, but when you get to know him, he's a tough guy." The other members next to her threw in, "Dara-unni has high standards."

CL, who up to this point had revealed her ideal type as Teddy, recently changed her ideal type. "President Yang Hyunsuk told me to stop talking about Teddy oppa. Haha. I want a manly guy who can respect me. A positive and energetic person." The youngest, Gong Minji, started talking about Usher. "A while ago, I went to his concert and he was really glowing. I want a guy who can take full care of his body like Usher."

Park Bom also stated, "I want a guy who works hard at and is good at what he does." "It'd be great if he was in music. Like if he was in business, the music business…." When thinking about the words 'hard-working', 'good at what he does', and 'music', we asked, "Wouldn't that be Lee Seungki?", to which she said "I guess so~" and burst into laughter.

However after a wave of laughter, 2NE1 looked slightly sullen. When asked the reason, they responded in a sullen voice. "We usually only stay in our apartment, but eventually we will date. However even amongst us, it seems like we almost never talk about guys. Could it be that since we have such a great relationship, we don't need boyfriends? Ha ha ha."

Source: http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id...cedate=20110325
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