Jerry claims he is worst off of F4

Earlier, Ken Zhu wrote on his Weibo that he was a pig with no ambitions, and was asked by the ringmaster to join the circus. He even compared F4 to a circus, and said that he wasn't a greedy person, and wouldn't wish for a specific high ranking in the circus. He also believed that out of the four men, he had the worst career. Jerry Yan, in a recent interview in Mainland China, said "The one with the worst career should be me, because I was the most childish, and kept messing things up."

Before they officially started on their solo careers, there were already rumours that F4 was going to disband. After going on their separate roads, they have still kept in contact privately. Jerry supported his fellow members, feeling that Ken was a really nice person, used to taking care of others. Although Ken was younger than Jerry, Ken was like the big brother in the group, and would cook dinner for Jerry when Jerry visited his house. Jerry said, these past 10 years, his character changed the most, because he was very insolent in the past, and didn't care about other's feelings.

Jerry said that acting mature is related to the environment one grows up in. "Since I was little, I was always the class president, so I got to command everyone else. I rarely cared about what others thought or wanted." After he became famous, the days of ordering everyone around were over. Once, when he was backstage in the resting room, a certain big card actor arrived, and Jerry was asked to leave the rest room so that they could use it. At the time, everyone including Jerry, thought that actor was showing off their rank, but now, the mature Jerry believes that perhaps there was some miscommunication going on.

Jerry reveals that he would like to date a normal, filial girl, and when Lin Chi Ling was brought up, he only commented "She's an old friend that I haven't been in contact with for a while." Actually, although the pair looks distant, they are actually very close. Both of them want an opportunity to show their skills, and for Jerry, he wants to act as a soldier who is in the middle of gunfire in the movie "Assembly". "Pin Xiao Gang (the director) doesn't have to ask me, I will beg him for a role." Jerry really wants a role with substance, to show that he doesn't only know how to act in idol dramas.

Source: China Times
Translation: casablanca-- @ AsianFanatics

The 21st Golden Melody Awards Main Winners List

Best Mandarin Male Singer
David Tao - Zero to Hero / 陶喆 - 《六九樂章》

Best Mandarin Female Singer
A-Mei - A-MIT / 張惠妹 （阿密特）- 《A-MIT阿密特 張惠妹意識專輯》

Best Band
1976 - Manic Pixie Dream Girl / 1976 - 《不合時宜》

Best Singing Group
Da Xi Men - X / 大囍門 《大囍門X專輯》

Best Newcomer
LaLa Hsu - LaLa Hsu Chia Ying / 徐佳瑩 - 《LaLa首張創作專輯》

Best Song of The Year
Come If You Dare - A-Mei / 《好膽你就來》 - 張惠妹（阿密特）

Best Mandarin Album Award
A-MIT - A-Mei / 《A-MIT阿密特 張惠妹意識專輯》 - 張惠妹 （阿密特）

Best Single Producer
Mavis Fan - Innocent / 范曉萱 - 《赤子 innocent》

Best Album Producer
Adia- A-MIT / 阿弟仔 - 《A-MIT阿密特 張惠妹意識專輯》

Best Composer
Chen Hsiao Hsia / 陳小霞 - 在樹上唱歌 《在樹上唱歌》

Best Lyricist
Albert Leung - Open Door See Mountain / 林夕 - 開門見山 《A-MIT 阿密特 張惠妹意識專輯

Best Arrangement
Martin Teng - A-MIT / 《A-MIT阿密特 張惠妹意識專輯》

Best Music Video
Daylight - Daylight of Spring by Soda Green / 日光 - 《春．日光》 蘇打綠

Credits: Kay's Entertainment

Yoga Lin a happy 'pearl', wants David Tao as Best Male Singer

All the nominees for the Golden Melody Awards "Best Male Singer", including Jam Hsiao and JJ Lin, said that they aren't nervous or worried about not winning the award. Both of them believe that Eason Chan will win the award once again, and JJ said he feels honoured to be included in the list of nominees with Eason. He feels a bit disappointed that he was unable to have a duet with Jam, and JJ said that if he does happen to win the "Best Male Singer" award, he will treat the workers on a trip to Europe.

Yoga Lin is one of the "pearls" of the industry who was snubbed for the Best Male Singer award nominees. At a glasses promotional event yesterday, he said, "When I first found out that I didn't make it, I was very stunned, but then I became happy after finding out that everyone thought I was a missed 'pearl'. I feel very fortunate because this means my work is still loved by a lot of people." He hopes that his elders Dong Li Huo Che will win an award. "For the best male singer, I wish David Tao the best of luck, because he is my idol. Besides, Eason has already won the award in the past."

Pauline Lan's godson A-chord was nominated in the "Best Newcomer" awards category, but she wasn't cheering for her own family. "When I first found out I was very happy for him, but then I saw all the strong contestants, and not one article thought he would make it. I don't think A-chord will get it either! It's better that his path isn't that smooth, because he needs to know that just because he can write two good songs doesn't mean everything else will come naturally."

Source: China Times
Translation: casablanca-- @ AsianFanatics

Calvin Chen the new host of MTV Taiwan's Ri Han Yin Yue Feng

MTV Taiwan greets the arrival of summer, and today they recorded the first episode of the new version of "Ri Han Yin Yue Feng" (Japanese and Korean music craze). Not including the new features of the show, they also invited Fahrenheit's Calvin Chen to host it.

Calvin Chen is hosting a show for the first time, and invited his good friends Jiro Wang and Joanne Zeng as his morale boosters. Didn't expect Da Dong to challenge him to test whether he is suitable to be Ri Han Yin Yue Feng's host, Da Dong and Calvin had a contest on Jpop and Kpop knowledge and dance steps.

Da Dong didn't forget to bring his new book "Van Gogh and Me" to promote. Calvin Chen also showed his own collection of photographs, including those from 2008 when Fahrenheit won an award in Korea and performed at the World Cup stadium in front of 80,000 people. And also his photo with Japanese idol group w-inds member Keita Tachibana, and some pictures of life in Nara, all will be shown on TV for the first time.

The producers expressed that Fahrenheit has been Tourism Ambassadors for Japan and South Korea for 2 years, and within the group, it was Calvin Chen who was most interested to host. Not only does he have experience in performing overseas, but he is also very proficient in English. So when they changed the program, they chose Calvin Chen to take over.

MTV stated, "Both parties are looking forward to this collaboration, and we hope that his participation can give Ri Han Yin Yue Feng a different spark." Calvin Chen towards his first show, was rather confident, and even promised that he will surely give it his best.

In order to increase interaction with the audience, MTV Taiwan also set up a Facebook fan group, and in the short 2 months the number of people reached 30,000. MTV Taiwan also expressed that this year's music summer camp will be held on August 3 to August 5 in Taoyuan, with Jam Hsiao, Yen-J, Y2J, Da Mouth, Circus, Li Yu Fen, Song Ji Yan and other big celebrities.

News clip:

Source: CNA
Translated by: nastyhobbit @ AsianFanatics

Sam Wang shares hotpot with Tiffany Hsu look-alike

Yesterday, Sam Wang was photographed at an intimate hotpot dinner with a Tiffany Hsu look-alike. The long-haired beauty was constantly flirting with Sam, and sat cross-legged in his presence while licking an ice cream cone; clearly the pair were very comfortable in each other's presence.

Afterwards, Xiao Tian Tian (Riva Zhang) arrived late, and sat down next to fake-Tiffany, introducing fake-Tiffany to Sam as her close friend. When a reporter asked for clarification afterwards, the girl said, "My close friend is Butterfly Sister la." XIao Tian TIan said that fake-Tiffany is her close friend, and didn't know Sam at all, as she would always invite random people to dinner together. However, fake-Tiffany and Sam shared hotpot for close to an hour before the makeup-ed girl arrived, so even if it was a "clear broth" to begin with, by the end it was already a "tasteful" one.

Xiao Tian Tian also said that she would never try to match up friends together, and that she was the one who initiated the dinner that day, never suspecting that she would be late. However, fake-Tiffany and Sam's interactions during dinner didn't appear to be of people that weren't very familiar with each other, and they sprung apart upon seeing reporters. To this, Sam responded through his PR manager, "It was a planned dinner that day, but Xiao Tian Tian was late due to adverts. That particular restaurant has rules that if the guests don't arrive, the reservation will be cancelled, so that's why we went in to eat. The girl is a friend of Xiao Tian Tian, we really don't know each other." The PR manager also said that Sam is a very nice person, and liked to meet new people, so that the dinner didn't really mean anything extra in the way of relationships.

Source: China Times
Translation: casablanca-- @ AsianFanatics

Jing Chang reveals her shoulders again to become "Black and White" versions of self

Jing Chang will soon release her 2nd album [The Opposite Me/相反的我]. This time for her newest MV, she became the “Black and White Jing” in order to show 2 sides to herself. Jing was quite satisfied with her image. She said: “Goodness, I actually look good. It feels like I’ve become one of the characters from a video game.”

For her first single, Jing revealed her shoulders once more. Before filming, she also made safety preparations. Jing commented: “I’m a bit worried so I prepared 3 protective layers. But the camera actually won’t film that part in that angle.”

The first single “The Opposite Me” from Jing’s 2nd album is actually a song composed by Jing. Although she has written many songs before, this is the first song that she will officially release.

Jing laughed: “When I see my compositions being approved and even being used for the main promotion, I’m more excited than anyone else.”

Not only did Jing “divide” herself into a “Black and White Jing”, her album also includes two different posters of King Arthur and Robin Hood. As to why she chose these two images, Jing revealed that the two characters represent her personality behind the scenes. She said: “When I see unfair things happen, I’ll be compelled to act. No matter what, I’ll want to speak up to those supposedly in charge.”

The Opposite Me MV



Credits: s2202368
Source: NOWnews
Translated by: minchong92 @ AsianFanatics and @ http://jingcastle.forumotion.net

Rainie Yang and Wu Chun bonding just fine for latest idol drama

When boy band Fahrenheit’s Wu Chun was cast as the lead actor for the upcoming Taiwanese drama “Sunshine Angel 陽光天使” alongside Taiwanese pop princess Rainie Yang, many thought that the shy, reserved, and cool-natured Wu Chun would make an incompatible coupling with the passionately zany and attention-loving Rainie. Yet once the two famous Taiwanese entertainers embarked to Shanghai for the filming of their new idol drama, their acting took on an authentic air of sweetheart romance during shooting, and their professional relationship off camera has been remarkably warm. The duo has often been seen chatting and laughing together on the set, and not only have they been eating together frequently, but they also have flirtatious arguments and give off an affectionate vibe

Wu Chun’s cold disposition thawed by Rainie

Wu Chun has been especially much of the talk alongside female stars with frank personalities, having been in scandals with girls such as previous idol drama co-stars Ella of girl group S.H.E and Angela Chang. Co-starring with Rainie this time around, Wu Chun’s long-known cold disposition has been “thawed” by Rainie once they went abroad for shooting. For instance, prior to filming the idol drama, Rainie Yang had praised Wu Chun for being handsome. Moreover, once they started filming on location in Shanghai, since the temperature for their outdoor scenes was chilly to the point of shivering despite already being June, the two would watch over each other and also venture out together during meal breaks.

Ill-fated couple on-screen, animated pair off-screen

In the idol drama, Rainie plays a pure, kind-hearted, and easy-going girl who encounters an unconventional Wu Chun. The two of them have many scenes with conflicts, one which involves them in a shabby area eating commoner food as they scowl at each other like an ill-fated couple. But once the cameras stop filming, Wu Chun would commence with his teasing at Rainie's expense. He would also quickly say “You’re dumb!” to Rainie, and when she asks what he just said, Wu Chun would lie by saying that he told her “You’re beautiful!” Furthermore, since Wu Chun’s real name is Wu Ji Zun, Rainie came up with the nickname "Xiao Ji" to Wu Chun, which progressed their relationship much further.

Wu Chun’s management commented that Rainie knows how to create an atmosphere, and that she would often tell jokes to everyone on the spot. Furthermore, his management commented that Wu Chun has been easy to get along with, as both him and Rainie have been interacting with each other like any regular encounter. Whether there’s any sort of romance involved, Wu Chun’s management is not aware of any. Rainie’s management added by explaining that the both of them are simply good friends that work close together and bond well with each other, and that people should not look at their professional relationship too deeply.

Source: showbiz.chinatimes.com
Credits: Pauli @ CpopAccess

Peter Ho's mole is gone!

Some celebs get some “work done” on their bodies to either help change their luck or simply for the sake of looking good. The same goes for Peter Ho…

Soon after “Summer’s Desire” began airing, sharp-eyed fans noticed that Peter’s trademark mole on the left side of his face was gone! He admitted that he got rid of it with laser and the reason was simple, “It’s just to look good, and so that I don’t need to put on an extra amount of makeup on it just to cover it up anymore.”

Peter also revealed that he’s a superstitious man who often visits a fortune master to guide him to the right direction, but he said that his master doesn’t read from facial features. Thus, the removal of his mole does not affect his luck. His schedule for this year was already fully booked and confirmed before he removed his mole.

In related news, Lee Wei spent a million dollars (NT) to get braces and fixed his crooked teeth. Afterwards, it also made his face slimmer and his chin a little pointier, becoming a little more manly than before.


The new and improved Lee Wei with great teeth.

Other celebs with moles


Left: Rainie Yang's mole is on her right cheek /
Right: Jam Hsiao's mole is on the left side of his face close to his chin

Source: UDN
Credits: fufu @ CpopAccess

Danson Tang wants to release a photo album with Eddie Peng and Joe Cheng?!

The self-proclaimed "Kpop style pretty boy", Danson Tang, just released his album yesterday. Eddie Peng, also from the same record label (Avex), showed his support by handing the gold-color baton into Danson’s hand, mimicking a relay race. In addition, Eddie gave Danson a Sunny Day Doll (晴天娃娃/Weather Doll) as a gift. It turns out that whenever Danson is doing promotional activities for his albums, it would always rain on the day. Hopefully, the doll can keep the days sunny this time round.

Seeing how buff Eddie has become after working out furiously lately, Danson expressed that he would also like to be like Eddie, disregarding his “pretty boy” image. Eddie immediately gave him three tips: less salt, less oil, less starch. Eddie then invited Danson to go work out with him.

Danson joked that if Joe Cheng, Eddie, and he release a photo album together, it would definitely sell big. Danson further explained that Eddie would be responsible for showing off his big chest and he would show his arm muscles, which leaves Joe Cheng to show off his…lower body.

Source: Liberty Times
Credits: fufu @ CpopAccess

TW Version of Angelababy and Cecilia Cheung Announce War to HK Lang Mo

While the lang mos in Hong Kong are fighting to get popularity and attention, outsiders from Taiwan are ready to join the battle. Taiwanese lang mo Sparrow Girls announced they are joining the photo album war in this year's book fair.

Said to have angelic and innocent faces, Taiwanese lang mo group Sparrow Girls is composed of Ann Wu Si Wei (吳思緯), Nikki Tzeng Wei Chi (曾韋琦), and Mina Ma Chuan Shin (馬傳芯), which all have high exposure in advertising industry. Their average age is only 22 years old. They're releasing a dreamy photo album called "Summer's Temptation," using the slogan "the most flawless youth photo album" to tell indoorsy guys to look at their change from girls to women. In fact that means every page they would show off their sexy bodies.

It's only a month away from this year's book fair. New and old lang mos aren't dare to let loose, afraid would become losers in the battle. Chrissie Chau first released a 3D DVD. Her juniors "New 8 Models" market themselves with many girls who have different styles. As for Rainbow, she led a group composed of 5 sweeties called "Donut," taking off their bikini tops and show off their back.

Sparrow Girls aren't afraid of their competitors in HK. Lately they're very popular in Taiwan advertising industry. Ann is described as Taiwanese version of Japanese fashion model Lena. She won the title "Wretch Top Ten Pretty Girls" for two years in the row. Mina is described as Taiwan version of Cecilia Cheung. Nikki is praised by advertising agencies that she is the combination of Asian stars because she looks like Vivian Hsu. Japanese agency even think Nikki is the Taiwan version of Angelababy.

Manager of Sparrow Girls disclosed they would arrived Hong Kong on July 20 and meet fans in Hong Kong the first time. They are planning to stay for 3 days to promote their photo album.

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Da S admits to becoming prettier, squashes plastic surgery rumours

Netizens have been buzzing about the fact that Da S's wide eyes, high nose and pointy chin in "Summer's Desire" is a far cry from her single lidded, small-nosed, and round-chinned appearance 10 years ago in "Meteor Garden". Da S responded by posting an old photo on her Weibo, and added "If you say I've become prettier, I won't deny it, but if you say I had plastic surgery, that's complete nonsense! This is a photo of Mavis Fan, Xiao S and I from 12 years ago, my face shape and nose are the same... the only thing different is in the makeup and expression. If I really had plastic surgery, I wouldn't dare publish 'Mei Rong Da Wang'! Some netizens...."

Yesterday, Xiao S said that Da S's chin is a family trait. "Our whole family has long chins like that, just take a look at me, my grandma, my dad, and my nephew Xiao Mi Ke. ASOS has always been gearing up through getting prettier and prettier, even we are scared of how much prettier we can get." To rumours that Da S is planning to buy a house in the Xin Yi district, Xiao S answered that Da S has to work hard acting, "And now that the family has a new member (Xiao Mi Ke), she decided to buy a more comfortable house, so that it's worth the hard work."

A recipient of a chin surgery, former female F4 member Amy said, "Da S and plastic surgery? No way! This type of surgery causes horrendous swelling." Two years ago, financed by her fiance, Amy travelled to Korea to get a nose job before her wedding. "My nose was just way too wide, but after spending 20,000 on surgery, my nose is now too thin and pointy." She went to Lee Jin Liang to redo the job, correcting her nose to a fuller version, and also got liposuction and chin surgery while she was at it. Although the healing process was extremely painful, she felt that becoming more beautiful was definitely worth it.

Source: China Times
Translation: casablanca-- @ AsianFanatics

Jerry Yan rumored to star in Next Media's first ever drama

The new TV network from Next Media (parent company of Appledaily) is set to debut on Taiwanese airwaves in the latter half of this year. To start things off with a bang, they have enlisted the help of producer Chen Yu San to create the network’s first ever drama 拜金女王 (roughly translates to Material Queen). It will be Chen’s first project after leaving SETTV, where she produced numerous smash hits including Fated to Love You, My Queen and Autumn’s Concerto.

Material Queen tells the story of an orphaned girl who grew up to be a materialistic model. She eventually becomes a rich man’s escort for money, but while working in Paris, she meets a male student from a music college. The two have a one night stand by accident and begin a doomed love affair in France. The production is expected to cost at least 120 million (NTD), with part of it is already spent on recruiting Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field and Gossip Girl art director Charles E. McCarry. Chen will also reunite with her Autumn’s Concerto director Chen Hui Ling for the new project.

Although Jerry Yan’s name has been attached to this drama for awhile, several news sources only began to report actress Shu Qi as his possible costar yesterday. In response, Chen Yu San confirmed she has indeed spoken with both stars and Jerry Yan is close to saying yes. His management said he is "still deciding", but the star is rumored to be learning the basics of violin, as the character would be required to speak French and play the instrument.

As for the female lead, producer Chen declined to reveal her identity and only said, “This female star is quite well known, but has never been in a TV drama.” Her statement contradicts the recent casting rumors as Shu Qi has done TV work before. Her side also confirmed the actress's schedule is full for the rest of the year, since she will be filming 2 movies including the sequel to 2008’s If You Are The One.


No Shu Qi (left), but maybe Lynn Xiong (right).

Chinatimes reported today that Aaron Kwok’s rumored-girlfriend Lynn Xiong has been selected for the lead role. She does fit Chen’s description of an actress who has never worked in TV, as Lynn Xiong is best known for her role in the Ip Man movies. Chen Yu San was asked if they have ever considered Jerry Yan’s rumored ex-girlfriend Lin Chi-Ling, she admitted, “The name did pop up in my head briefly, but, how could that be possible?”

Source: Appledaily, Chinatimes, UDN
Credits: PA @ CpopAccess

S.H.E Goes to the US, Ella Tries Her Luck On Her Birthday

After a vacation in Bali Island, S.H.E flied to Connecticut, USA for their concert. Ella and the crew arrived there a day early. Ella specially went into the casino to try her luck, she even told the dealer: "Be nice to me. Today is my birthday." But in the end she lost more than 3000 dollars. She stopped immediately and went to enjoy seafood in a lobster restaurant.

Because the casino isn't far away from Boston, which produces seafood in abundance, birthday girl Ella and her colleagues ordered a lobster meal right away, plus raw oysters and crab legs later on. Ella joked: "I ate about 6 or 7 raw oysters, they're really delicious."

Selina and Hebe arrived at the hotel at 11PM-ish. After they dropped their luggage, they ran to the room across Ella's and ordered three bottles of champagne and cake, ready to give Ella a surprise. In fact, Ella had been waiting for them to come already. She didn't dare to move nor take a show, afraid when Selina and Hebe come, she won't be there.

Ella once complained in her heart: "Really waited for a long time, how come they still didn't come? Already took this long to fly to America and won't even come to say happy birthday to me." At the end, the three celebrated happily before 12AM. Ella's birthday wish this year is very practical: one, hope her grandpa can get better and return home really soon; two, hope everyone around her is in good health and is safe; three, hope the two wishes she made previously come true.

Fans also gave their blessing to Ella. Besides giving Ella a birthday cake they made and donation receipts, fan club also paid billboards in Taipei and Shi Lin night street to celebrate birthday for Ella. As for this, Ella said: "This year's birthday is very special, I celebrated it for 48 hours. Thank you all's caring and also thank you for loving me, I'm really touched."

Source: NowNews
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Xiao S, Wang Lee Hom recommend “The Most Hardworking Newcomer”: Yen-J

After releasing his debut album [Thanks for Your Greatness], Yen-J accomplished much success. Not only did he beat out “heavenly kings and queens” to take the KKBox’s [Most Played Album] spot, Yen-J also took #4 on HIT fm’s global music chart. Many Taiwanese artistes including Xiao S, Wang Lee Hom, Blackie Chen, DJ Xiao Shu have also recommended Yen-J’s music to fans on their Facebook pages and blogs.

To have received praise from Wang Lee Hom and Xiao S as Cpop’s “shining newcomer”, Yen-J was both surprised and overjoyed. As Wang Lee Hom was his idol, Yen-J said he was so happy that he couldn’t even sleep. And thanks to these artistes’ suggestions, fans from all over have come to hear Yen-J’s voice. In an instant, the number of visitors to both his blog and Facebook has increased rapidly. It is quite amazing to see 10,000 hits grow into over 1,300,000 hits.

Before Yen-J debuted, he worked hard at keeping his blog and Facebook updated continuously. Although he is still currently busy with his promotions, he still finds the time to regularly share his thoughts and feelings with fans. Once, Yen-J came into work with his eyelids fully swollen. The staff then found out that he had spent the entire time until 6 am replying to each and every fan who had commented on his blog post. Not only were fans were deeply touched, the staff said that they had never seen such a hard-working artiste.

Everyday, Yen-J keeps a tradition of saying “Good night” to his fans on Facebook. His humble attitude has been complimented by many fans. Recently, Yen-J revealed on his Facebook page that he had lost his subway transit pass. He didn’t think that the very next day, his company received over 40 transit passes in the mail from fans. Staff joked that these were actually the “snowflake versions of the transit passes”.

Due to his increasing popularity., many commercial brands have invited Yen-J to endorse their products As for campus performances, he literally has one event every day. Staff worried that his busy schedule will affect Yen-J’s time for songwriting and sleep. However, Yen-J stated that although he is busy with work, songwriting is his way to relieve stress. He only needs to return to his world of music in order to forget all his troubles.

At the moment, Yen-J has already given songs for his 2nd album to his record company. This greatly surprised his company and manager. Having such an impressive newcomer under their belt, the entire staff will not relax. Look forward to another extraordinary performance by Yen-J!

Source: Epoch Times
Translated by: minchong92 @ AsianFanatics

Lu Chen makes two hundred and sixty million after touring for a year

Just last week, Magician Lu Chen was presented with the Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society. He reveals that it’s the 23rd award that he has received in the last ten years, “Although this is a form of recognition, I care more about my audience recognizing me.”

Lu Chen has already done 40 magic shows on tour, where there are approximately three thousand attendees per show, at a ticket price of $450 RMB. Based on that calculation, it is speculated that Lu Chen has made almost two hundred and sixty million TWD. But he shakes his head and denies, “Only a small amount actually comes to me.”

After appearing on CCTV’s Chinese New Year program two years in a row, Lu Chen has received endless invitations to have him perform on various shows. It’s rumored that he gets two million RMB (~9.4 million TWD) to perform on one show in the Mainland, but Lu Chen denies this, “It’s really exaggerated! It’s really not that much!”

Magician Lu Chen returned to Variety Big Brother yesterday (recording) and showcased his brand new magic tricks. Lu Chen confidently expressed about his new poker cards trick, “This is the magic trick that many magicians have wanted to know the technique to it for the past 60 years. Although there are many similar ones like this, but I think my version is the best and the most perfect.” He also took the opportunity to promote his upcoming tour in Taiwan during August.

There have been countless netizens exposing the trick behind Lu Chen’s magic. Lu Chen comments, “So far, there have been some that close, but there hasn’t been one that has actually exposed the real technique.”

Lu Chen performed his new "string cutting throat" magic trick:


He first takes out a candy drop and prepares to swallow


He swallows it, where it then appears to be stuck in halfway in this throat.


He takes out a string and slices it through his throat.


He successfully takes out the candy that was stuck in his throat with the string.

Source: Appledaily, Lu Chen's blog
Credits: fufu @ CpopAccess

Ah Sa Almost Got Schizophrenia When Filming In Taiwan

Recently filming in Taiwan, Ah Sa expressed when she's stressed, she will eat and drink a lot to relax, including street foods. In fact last year during the two months when she was filming in Taiwan, she gained 2kg already. Even director Lin he Long couldn't help but teased that her face got rounded on camera, why not change her name Ah Sa to Pizza!

Talked about her idol drama "Calling For Love," Ah Sa said her stress came from the fact she didn't get used to director Lin's speedy filming. She had to film more than 30 scenes in one day. Sometimes cry, sometimes laugh, she almost got schizophrenia!

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Vanness Wu Is Happy Knowing He's Competing For Golden Bell TV King

Just returned to Taiwan from Japan, Vanness Wu showed up at a coffee dessert shop opened by his good friend yesterday. When he heard SETTV already applied to Golden Bell's "Best Actor" with his "Autumn's Concerto," Vanness said happily: "I'm very touched, if they invite me, I'll definitely attend."

Vanness' "Autumn's Concerto" settled his place as idol drama king. But he didn't decide to film any new drama at this time. SETTV originally planned to invite him to guest appear in new drama "Chong Wu Yan" (鐘無艷), but yesterday he said: "Time conflict, might not be able to perform."

In this period Vanness already rejected many new drama offer and plans to develop his career in Hollywood, expanding his part time business: "Many people think I should hold the current market, but I don't need to prove anything, it's good to just put yourself into it."

Besides his showbiz career, Vanness and friends' website "You buy I buy.com" is to be established. His accessory business is to break into America.

He said with a smile that he will make dessert for his girlfriend in private. Right now girlfriend is in Singapore and the two maintain their relationship through the phone. He expressed because girlfriend is not in the showbiz, in order to prevent trouble, he won't talk about her to the media in the future, and said romantically: "Just have to know that I love her very much and that's enough."

Source: UDN
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Rainie Yang Films In Shanghai, No Time To Celebrate Birthday

Rainie Yang has great performance in dramas. Lately she went to Shanghai with Wu Zun to film new drama "Sunshine Angel" (陽光天使), playing an optimisitc and lively girl. She won't be in Taiwan for more than a month, so in order to let fans knows about her latest, she asked her sister to help update her official website.

Rainie, who is called "mommy" by fans, will celebrate her 26th birthday on June 4th. She would celebrate it with fans in the past, but this year she doesn't have time so it's canceled. She said proudly, although in the showbiz for 10 years, but her appearance didn't change much. Always keeping youth, should be something worth celebrating.

Source: UDN
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Frog Prince takes his son to Wing Chun lessons after watching Ip Man 2

Not quite Ip Man, but Bao-di and dad Frankie Gao show off their Wing Chun moves.

Frog Prince Frankie Gao (高凌風) and his son fell in love with Wing Chun after watching Ip Man 2. The star originally wanted to send his boy to Beijing's Shaolin to study the martial art, but after considering the factors involved, he decided to take his son to a local Wing Chun studio instead, “I think (Wing Chun) can be studied in Taiwan anyways, there’s no need to go to the mainland.”

Frankie Gao now takes 12 year-old Bao-di to the Francis Szeto Wing Chun Kuen Studio once a week. The guys usually practice for hours in each session, “Bao-di’s punches are very heavy, (I) can’t take them anymore!” There are both male and female students studying Wing Chun at the studio, but most are young people. Although the 60 year-old Frankie Gao is one of the most “mature” students, he didn’t show any signs of fear when he traded punches with his teacher. Master Szeto had this to say about the prince, “(He) has already passed the age of taking up (Wing Chun), but from a different angle, considering he was able to play along with me like that, it’s great!” Frankie Gao commented, “It’s a good sport, (you'd) get all sweaty immediately. It made me feel younger, like a student going back to school again.”


Bao-di with Master Szeto


Yes…..the power of Donnie…always inspiring.

Bao-di apparently is not only a fan of Wing Chun, but he is also crazy about Michael Jackson. He has impersonated the late pop star in many performances including his dad's concert. Frankie Gao said he didn’t know about Bao-di's interest initially, but he has since been training his boy, “Cause you know, as a dad, one would hope his son can continue his legacy.” Bao-di was asked if he thinks he can surpass his dad, “It’ll be great if (I) can.” Frankie Gao responded, “That’s very difficult!”

Source: Appledaily
Credits: PA @ CpopAccess

Lin Yu Chun to Release Album in July

"Xiao Pang" Lin Yu Chun attended to promotion event of Taipei Flora Expo as performing guest yesterday. He first sang "Amazing Grace" with a children chorus, then sang Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" by himself. His performance received applause from all guests.

Xiao Pang is working on his debut album lately, hoping to release it in July as planned. He will also release an all English international version and a Chinese and English Asia version. His album will have new songs and classics cover. As a newcomer and releasing two albums at the same time, Xiao Pang is very nervous and didn't hold his appetite before recording, eating his favorite ice cream. He said: "But when I get on the stage, it's all about music inside my brain, it's right to just fight with all my strength."

Source: Liberty Times
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Da S swears never forced marriage, broke up with Blue and Vic amicably

This week's weekend supplemental magazine reports that Barbie Hsu (Da S) is a 10/10 woman, but is a tad domineering regarding her dealings with relationships. When she broke up with ex-boyfriends Blue Lan and Zai Zai, there were rumours that it was due to her pushing for a wedding; however, she says she ended things with them amicably, and "I have never tried to force a wedding on anyone in my whole life!"

Acting is her first love, love life has been empty for about two and a half years

Da S laughs that after her breakup with Vic Zhou, her "window" of love has been empty, so she has turned to acting, and is planning to make a huge dent on Hong Kong's silver screens. All of her co-stars are hottie kings, and as she has a track record of creating sparks in real life with her co-stars after working with them on an idol drama, she thought that it would be the same for movies. Alas, she experienced the opposite.

She says, "Every actor comes prepared when they work on a movie, because they have to create feeling and a connection with the audience. Once the movie's over, the feelings leave and you return to reality. Acting in an idol drama is completely different, because you see the actors day after day, and it's easier to develop feelings."

She and Blue, and also with Vic, started going out after collaborating on a drama together. Rumours swirled, accusing her of forcing them into marriage, which naturally led to their breakups. With a heavy tone, she replied, "Force them into marriage! This is what the world's version of our breakup is, but I swear, I have never tried to force anyone into marriage in my whole life!" She stresses that she broke up with both males amicably, and still cherishes their sweet times together. "That's why you don't hear them retort or make the situation worse after we broke up la."

Invulnerable, not worried about getting old, but about bringing up old flames

Recently, she was seen as the female lead for "Summer of Bubbles", which as it happens, is battling Blue's "PS Man" for ratings. Bringing up her old flame, she wasn't unhappy at all, and even said, "I haven't heard you mention Blue nor Vic's names in a long time." She further added, "Whenever I hear these two people's names, I'm immediately invulnerable, because I have rehearsed a body of steel, and have prepared myself. I'm not scared at all, but please don't mention old news, people's lives have to keep moving forward, you have to give me a chance to move forward, yes?"

Earnestly wishes for good peaches, but won't head to temple to pray

Breaking up with Zai Zai definitely made her take a step back in love, but she insists, "I don't want to be in a relationship right now, I don't want to get married, and I definitely don't want to have kids." She figured out that she actually adores little kids after babysitting Xiao S's two daughters, and, Da S says, this year she had a bit of a different hope. "I hope that this year, I will meet my 'good peach blossom.' I haven't gone to the temple to pray for a good blessing. I am going to wish for it very, very hard in my heart, because sometimes, if you wish hard enough, it comes true."

Source: China Times
Translation: casablanca-- @ AsianFanatics

Top 10 Mandarin Albums (May 28 - June 3)

1. Jay Chou (周杰倫) and 'The Era' (跨時代) with 64.27% sales
2. Yen-j (嚴爵) and 'Thanks Your Greatness' (謝謝你的美好') with 3.48% sales
3. S.H.E and 'SHERO' with 2.61% sales
4. Rene Liu (劉若英) and 'Together' (在一起) with 2.07% sales
5. Jaycee Chan (房祖名) and 'Chaos' (亂) with 2.04% sales
6. Richie Ren (任賢齊) and 'Music Traveller' (任賢齊創作集：音樂旅行者) with 1.56% sales (NEW!)
7. Waterman and '2010 Greatest Love' (2010 愛很大) with 1.34% sales
8. Claire Guo (郭靜) and 'Your Friend' (妳朋友) with 1.11% sales
9. AK ((陳奕、沈建宏) and 'WOW !!' with 1.05% sales
10. Waa Wei (魏如萱) and 'Graceful Porcupine' (優雅的刺蝟) with 1.01% sales

Album chart compiled from G-Music based on retail sales

Source: G-Music
Translation: Sarah @ AsianFanatics

Joe Chen and Roy Qiu Refuse to Promote New Drama Together

Three months ago, Joe Chen Qiao En broke up with Roy Qiu, the second leading male actor in Easy Fortune Happy Life and her costar in the mainland drama The Girl in Blue. Since then, because the relationship ended badly due to opposing personalities between the two, Joe Chen and Roy Qiu have not stayed in contact with each other. The Girl in Blue will soon be broadcasted on television; however, during promotions for the drama, only Roy Qiu appeared which caused promotions to be very difficult as there was not enough to discuss.

Yesterday, producer He Xiu Qiong expressed that she had heard about the news between Joe and Roy. She added that because Joe Chen was unable to take out even one day for promotions of the drama within the 16-day promotion period, there was no doubt that the outside world would speculate that Joe did not want to be on the same stage as Roy.

Currently, both Joe Chen and Roy Qiu have projects on hand. Nevertheless, Roy worked hard to move around his schedule in order to promote the drama. After receiving news about the promotion schedule, Roy immediately alerted his production crew in Xiamen and took a leave of absence in order to fly back to Beijing for The Girl in Blue promotions. Roy Qiu's agent said that because Roy wanted to have success with the drama, he decided to promote the show to the best of his abilities. When asked whether Joe Chen and Roy Qiu ended the relationship on poor terms, Qiu's agent said, "I'm not sure whether they are still friends."

On the other hand, Joe Chen's agent expressed that the relationship between the two did not affect promotions for The Girl in Blue. The actual reason why Joe Chen was not able to attend was because she was pressed to finish filming 《春光燦爛豬九妹》 for the Shanghai TV Festival and Film Festival.

Source: UDN
Credits: Evie @ CpopAccess

Ricky Hisao will miss this year’s Golden Melody Awards

The 5-time nominee and winner of Best Taiwanese Male Singer in 2008 won’t be attending the Golden Melody Awards Ceremony on June 26th. Ricky Hsiao (蕭煌奇) is nominated for Producer of the Year and again, Best Taiwanese Male Singer this year. He is scheduled to perform at Tiger Huang’s concert in Malaysia, which means she also won’t be at the GMA if she wins Best Female Singer. Ricky Hsiao said, “In case if I win, (I’ll) let Roger Yang楊培安 experience how to feels to hold the award.”

Ricky Hsiao returned to the set of One Million Singer (百萬大歌星) for a taping earlier this week. He’s been on the show several times as the special guest before but never a contestant. He competed for the the first time with the help of Terry Lin (林志炫). Ricky Hsiao frankly said his blindness does serve as a disadvantage, “I have listened to many songs, but I can’t learn the lyrics by watching TV like everyone else.” The experienced duo managed to complete 7 stages and won NT$30,000 in the end.

Otaku Goddess Amber An was also a contestant at the same recording. She has been quite open about her wish to become a singer, to which her manager responded saying she can only release an album if she has completed 500 school shows (mini-concerts). Host Harlem Yu didn’t refrain from mocking her, “Then it’ll be 10 years before you’ll have an album.”

Source: Chinatimes
Credits: PA @ CpopAccess

Xiao Xiao Bin uses child language to ask: Did you see beautiful girls? Blue Lan Zheng Long hesitate to make a response

Sanlih 'Manly Chefs' programme spent millions to set a new scene, invited Blue Lan, Sonia Sui and Xiao Xiao Bin to be the guest stars in the first episode. Sonia Sui who hardly cook in the past also demonstrate her skills, she smilingly said: 'I will cook for my husband after marriage, so I will go for cooking class before marriage!'

Thus, Sonia has already begun trying to learn cooking, and even Blue Lan who is busy filming will cook, Blue Lan said: 'Because I am a vegetarian, for convenience, so I will do my own cooking, but recently due to filming, so most of the time, only boil water, and the following day after getting up, will bring to the filming site to drink.'

Blue Lan who returned to Taiwan gloriously after the Cannes Film Festival, and happy to share experiences with everyone and did not expect Xiao Xiao Bin to use child language to ask: 'Did you see pretty girls?' This made Blue Lan at a loss of words, Sonia Sui who is carrying Xiao Xiao Bin is laughing, Blue Lan change the subject and said: 'I wanted to carry you just now but you do not want, she is my girlfriend, not yours.' Blue Lan and Xiao Xiao Bin compete for Sonia Sui, but the two have good feelings for each other, and immediately resume like the past, having all the fun.

Source: NowNews
Translation: Ocean168 @ AsianFanatics

Jiro Wang Exposes Admiration, Cheryl Yang: Really?

Jacky Wu returned to hosting in the 8PM spot on Saturdays, partnering with Tony Sun, Zax Wang, Jiro Wang, and Frankie Huang Deng Hui in new show "綜藝大國民" (Zong Yi Da Guo Ming).

Jacky is known for being talkative, Zax said: "I'm afraid I'll become part of the audience, just have to keep laughing and it's all good." First time hosting, Jiro even said: "I'm in fact guests." As for exposing that he admires Cheryl Yang in his new book, after Jiro heard she has a boyfriend and it's Da Mouth's Harry Chang, he had a surprising look on his face and tried to calm down: "Then welcome the two to come to our show."

Cheryl attended to an event yesterday. As for Jiro's admiration, she kept on asking "Really?" and she replied: "He's a very talented person." Even she was asked about whether good friend Elva Hsiao is dating Nick Chou: "Everyone is good friends, no need to have too much guesses."

First time filming idol drama "In Love With Anchorwoman" in Mainland, Cheryl will have many scenes with Korean star Jang Hyuk. One speaks Chinese and the other speaks Korean, they can only interact using eye expression.

Source: UDN
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Danson Tang declares "I'm Back" featuring f(x)'s Amber

Danson Tang, actor in hit idol-dramas such as "Hana Kimi" and "Rolling Love", returns after a 17-month hiatus with his third album "D一秒" (a play on words and translates to "The First Second"). For his first single, "I'm Back", he especially invited Korean group f(x)'s Amber to perform the rap, which is pretty cool as Amber is actually Chinese and also speaks Mandarin. Amber also flew to Taiwan in early May to appear in the music video that will be released June 7.

Danson explains that his inspiration for "The First Second" came from late 2008 after the release of his second album. He had been going through some rough times in with his career and almost contemplated leaving the entertainment industry. However, he ran into a bunch of music-playing friends, who asked Danson if he had ever considered using his unique experiences in life or his emotions as inspirations for music. With this encouragement, Danson found a new passion for music as a means to express himself. Through the songs on this third album Danson wants to describe his return to the "first second" of passion he felt as an entertainer.

"I'm Back" is an upbeat dance track and definitely shows a different side of Danson as his previous hits were mostly light-rock or pop ballads. What do you guys think?



Danson's album is set to drop June 24th and we will post the music video when it's released!

Source: sina blog
Credits: alee @ CpopAccess

Ip Man’s director to remake A Chinese Ghost Story

It’s one of the most popular Hong Kong movies of all time and certainly my absolute favorite. The 1987 classic A Chinese Ghost Story starring two of the most beautiful faces in the industry was a huge hit all over Asia. More than 20 years later, director Wilson Yip will try to strike magic again with Crystal Liu and Yu Shao-Qun (余少群), reprising the roles played by Joey Wong and the late Leslie Cheung respectively. The very-tanned Louis Koo will play Yan Chi-Xia, aka the super athletic Taoist priest who can fight spirits and sing while doing back flips.

Interestingly, the 1987 version was already the second time the ghostly tale has been made into a feature film. It was loosely based on a short story in the famous “Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (聊齋志異)” published in the 1700s. The first film adaptation was made in 1960, and there was also a TV adaptation starring Barbie Hsu in 2003, as well as an online game in 2009.

Director Wilson Yip said the new movie is a not a remake nor a sequel. It will have a completely new twist on the story and feature many special effects, “20 years have past after all. The development of CG allows us to do everything that we want. It is also the area I’m most excited about.” He said he still remembers when people were rushing into the theaters to see the film back in the 80s. However, he also feels the pressure is greater to remake this classic compared to Ip Man.


On the left: Yu Shao-Qun received many positive reviews for his role in Forever Enthralled (梅蘭芳).
On the right: Crystal Liu tends to look more heavenly than ghostly


A Chinese Ghost Story from 1987


A Chinese Ghost Story from 1960

Source: Chinatimes, UDN, Wikipedia, Sohu/Sina for images
Credits: PA @ CpopAccess

Guest on Diamond Club got stuck in a loop

Japanese comedian 伊東万壽男 was a guest on yesterday’s taping of the Taiwanese variety Diamond club. He was there to challenge cohost Jason Zhong (小鐘) with one his many talents. Ito-san went with the always popular man-through-tennis racquet stunt, but unfortunately he got stuck half-way…

The audience thought it was part of his performance until staff members brought out a saw to free him. To make matters worse, the saw method failed, which sent host Li Jing (利菁) into near panic. She asked the staff to hurry and call for firefighters, but luckily Ito-san was able to “un-loop” himself after 20 minutes.

Source: Chinatimes
Credits: PA @ CpopAccess