Lollipop F practices new dance moves for upcoming album

Lollipop F is getting ready to take off again with a new “Love Love Dance” for their upcoming album’s titular track, “Dian-Si (Dance)”. As the group known for their dancing, Owodog expressed, “In the past, everyone got to know me, A-Wei, Fabien, and William through our dancing, now, I hope everyone can fall in love with us because of our dancing.” Their new album, “Dance”, will be released on October 20th. Fans who preorder can pick their choice of gift: an inflatable pillow with pillow case, or a special DVD. They will be holding an autographing mini concert event at Ximending on Sunday.

For the main single’s MV, Gold Typhoon especially rented four sports cars that were worth over ten million TWD, and filmed in eight different places. A-Wei thanked the director for adding more scenes for him, “(I) showed off my great body as always. I also got to shoot the MV with our dog, Lolli. She’s our main female lead in the MV.” William commented on their new “Love Love Dance”, “The main focus of this dance is on the lower half of the body. Besides needing to secure your feet, you need a flexible waist to be able to move front and back, left and right.”

Lollipop F's "Dance" album is now available for preorder at YesAsia with either the Dancing City Version or LolliPARTY Version !

Check out the MV below:



Source: UDN, goldtyphoonmusic's channel
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Sylvia Chang praises her son

Cable Entertainment News invited Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) to be a guest on its Saturday program to talk about her years as an actor and a director in the film industry. She admitted that Johnnie To Kei Fung was right, she did not know how to make commercial films. She also honestly said that she was very worried about the Hong Kong film development, as she hoped Hong Kong would be able to produce more movies with local authenticity.

Speaking of directing, Cheung Ngai Ga enjoyed letting her cast and crew to perform on their own. She said, "I would let actors express themselves, give them time to digest characters and get into emotions. Once I waited Cora Miao (Miu Hin Yun) for three days for a shot, but the result was great." She agreed with To Kei Fung's claim that her films were not commercial enough.

She not only directed and wrote, but also was Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying) and Angelica Lee Sinjie's manager. Some said that she once turned down being Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho)'s manager. Cheung Ngai Ga said that she was not a professional manager and would treat her artists as friends. She thought that Lau Yeuk Ying had an unique quality and was afraid that others would not be able to discover her advantages. Thus she helped her develop them; in comparison, she might not have that familiarity with a male artist. Turning down Ng Yin Cho she could only said that destiny was not on their side and she had no regret.

Cheung Ngai Ga since age 13 has worked to make her own money and rarely asked her family for it. Has she passed on the same money concept to his son? She honestly said that she was paying for her son's education in England, but only gave him the most basic needs in hopes of him learning to be independent. During the summer he just worked part time as a hotel bellhop. She said, "I know finding the job wasn't easy for him. Seeing him finding a job on his own and did not mind the low pay, his nature truly touched me."

Source: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Dee Hsu to quit Kang Xi for third pregnancy?

The media reported yesterday that Dee Hsu has become pregnant again. She did not the deny it and her manager confirmed the good news today. Dee’s mom also revealed that the expectancy date is spring of next year. Since Dee already has two daughters, many speculate that she is pressured to give birth to a baby boy. There have been rumors of Dee trying different herbal medicines to increase her chances; her husband Mike has also reportedly tried sperm sorting.

When Dee’s mom was asked if Dee used any “special formula” to get pregnant, she denied, “No, it happened naturally.” She then added, “It doesn’t matter whether it’ll be a boy or girl. The most important is that the baby will be healthy.” Barbie, Dee, and Fan Fan (Christine Fan) once said that they would get pregnant together. However, there still hasn’t been any news from Barbie and Fan Fan. When asked if this would put Barbie under more pressure, her mom responded, “You don’t need to give her pressure.”

Kevin Tsai said before that both he and Dee would quit their variety show, “Kang Xi Lai Le”, together if she became pregnant again. Kevin confirmed yesterday, “If Dee needs to take maternity leave, I will accompany her and take a break as well until she returns to work.” Although the show will soon need to face its fate of coming to an end, producer B2 has not given up yet, “I will talk with our host first to see when she will be having the baby and then further discuss this with CtiTV.”

Fortune tellers predict that Dee will be having a baby girl.

Source: Appledaily, UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Leehom wants A-Mei to be his concert's special guest

Leehom Wang appeared at Sony Ericsson's mobile phone event yesterday. The media immediately asked why he was missing from the video of blessings for A-Mei Chang that was played at her press conference, which included stars like Jay Chou, Chang Hsiao-Yen, and others that added up to a hundred people. He responded, “Next time when you need to record a video with a hundred people, please remember to invite me.” The reporters suggested that he should simply recommend himself to A-Mei to be her concert's special guest, but he replied, “Why don’t we ask her to come be my November concert’s special guest first.”

A-Mei and Harlem Yu were rumored to be dating, but both stated that they were just friends. However, A-Mei recently expressed that she won’t completely rule out the possibility of developing a relationship with Harlem. As A-Mei's rumored ex-boyfriend, the media asked Leehom what he thought about this pairing. He stuttered a little and then said, “What they think is the most important.” But then he suddenly added, “I quite like Harlem myself!” which almost gave the media a shock, mistakenly thinking that he wanted to be in a romantic relationship with Harlem.

Source: Appledaily. UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Tickets sold out in two days for A-Mei Chang's AmeiZING concert

To celebrate her 15th anniversary in showbiz, A-Mei Chang will be holding her "AmeiZING world tour concert" in spring of next year. Beginning from March 30th to April 1st, and from April 5th to 7th, she plans to hold six concerts at the Taipei Arena. However, all sixty thousand tickets from A-Mei's six scheduled shows have been completely sold out within just two days!

Her management company originally expected that it would take at least two weeks to sell all the tickets, but after tickets went on sale on the 22nd in the afternoon, they were sold out by nighttime on the 23rd. A-Mei wrote on her micro-blog, “Thank you everyone for your support! I can’t control myself...I want to scream...don’t stop me.”

Some fans suspected her management company of holding onto some tickets, but A-Mei’s manager Chen Chen-Chuan responded, “Why would we hold onto the tickets, what would we do with them? If we had more tickets, why wouldn’t we sell them?” He revealed that they have only saved five hundred tickets for PR purposes, and hoped that the fans won’t misunderstand. The last scheduled concert is on Saturday, and they plan to deconstruct the stage on Sunday; when asked if they would postpone deconstructing the stage and add another show on April 8th, Chen Chen-Chuan expressed that it will be up to A-Mei and the company.

Due to tickets being sold out at lightning speed, they did not have time to negotiate sponsors. Thus, all the expenses for the concert will be paid by A-Mei and the company.

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Harlem Yu surprises Rainie Yang at mini concert

Rainie Yang held a mini concert at Legacy yesterday, attracting a thousand fans to attend. She showed off playing the harmonica after having practiced it for a month, and sang songs from her four favorite female singer-songwriters: Tanya Chua, Cheer Chen, Peggy Hsu, and Lala Hsu. When singing Lala’s “Lonely Desert”, Rainie was moved to tears, “There’s a story to it, but I cannot tell you.”

Midway through the concert, Harlem Yu suddenly appeared to surprise Rainie, who is a fan of Harlem’s. After coming back to her senses, she immediately teased, “How come you dare to come? Don’t you know that I have a crush on you?” As the two greeted with a hug, the audience chanted for the two to kiss, but Harlem laughed, “You guys aren’t going to feel happier if I kiss her, so let’s sing instead.” The two collaborated on the spot; Harlem played on the guitar while they sang “Missing You” and “Ambiguous Love” together. Rainie joked, “Many couples abroad collaborate like this.”

When Rainie sang “結痂” (Scabbed), she told the fans, “The wound from not getting nominated for Golden Bell has already formed a scab because of you.”

Check out the news clip below:



Here's a fancam of the performance:



Source: UDN, Appledaily, shamhing4's and hiro999ism's channel
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Chris Wang goes almost totally nude for upcoming photobook

Chris Wang recently filmed a Biore shower gel commercial together with Mike He, where they showed off their hot bod. Like Mike, Chris is also posing almost totally nude for an upcoming photobook. While Mike did his photo shoot in a bedroom, Chris decided to get closer to nature and showed off his behind under a starry night. He even daringly took off all his clothes at Kangaroo Island of South Australia, revealing his six-pack while covering his private area with a gigantic rock.

For the photobook, Chris hired the four-time Grammy nominee for best recording package, Xiao Qing-Yang, to design his photobook’s cover. Chris didn’t wear any makeup during the shoot and the photos mainly took place outdoors. Although he didn’t feel embarrassed stripping his clothes off, it was only 3 degrees Celsius in South Australia. Chris also wrote thirty thousand words in the photobook to express his true self, “I want to show everyone the real me.”

The media can't help but compare the two stars who are both releasing their photobooks in September and October. Many speculate that the objects used to cover their private parts suggest the actual size of their package. In regards to this, Mike responded, "If I did my shoot outdoor, I might have used Taipei 101 to cover it up!" Mike's manager also believed that using a small novel leaves room for imagination and pointed out that Mike revealed more skin in comparison.

Check out Chris and Mike's cm:



News clip on photobook:



Source: Appledaily, joycepen76080's and meifeng2039's channel
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Brothers Nicholas Tse and Jay Chou face off against adversity

To be released next year, the film THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) just released a brother concept promotional poster. The poster was formed from Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's individual posters. On the left Chow Kit Lun stood with short hair and a gun in hand, fully armed with sunglasses covering his face. The backdrop was an armor car and the Middle East street scene; on the right Tse Ting Fung had blond curly hair, also armed heavily and with sunglasses. The tattoo on his arm could be clearly seen. The backdrop was the explosion in the Southeast Asia location.

Director Dante Lam Chiu Yin pointed out that the design concept hoped to deliver the delicate yet intense relationship between the brothers in the film. Ting Fung and Chow Kit Lun played a pair of brothers. Due to their family, the environment that they grew up in and how they grew up were very drastical. One became the repeat offender in the slums while the other became the cop who captured international wanted criminals. On the poster Chow Kit Lun and Tse Ting Fung opposed each other with arms in hand, as the war between brothers was on the brink. Lam Chiu Yin said, "I feel that life has many adversities that we have no way of escaping. Every time facing the adversity is a war, so THE VIRAL FACTOR can be understood as the battle against the tides. It is happening everyday. As long as you persist and never give up, you have hope and a chance to turn it around."

Source: takungpao, mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Rhydian Vaughan revisits the 90’s with Joseph Chang and Guey Lun-Mei

Guey Lun-Mei, Joseph Chang, and Rhydian Vaughan dressed in 90’s fashion to film the upcoming movie, “女朋友.男朋友” (Girlfriend, Boyfriend). Rhydian even donned a wig to led a group of students for protesting. He laughed, “When I was in university, I did an experiment. I didn’t wash my hair for five weeks, and my hair became smoother and smoother.”

“Girlfriend” was filming in front of the National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. They hired five hundred extras to act as protesting students; they even prepared ten police cars, barricades, and other anti-riot equipments. Twenty hoisting machines were on standby and a rain machine to create a pouring rain scene. The filming caught many bystanders’ attention who thought that a real protest was going on. CG will be added in post production to make it seem like ten thousand people were protesting.

Rhydian will be playing a character who comes between Joseph and Guey Lun-Mei. When Guey Lun-Mei was asked which of the two guys she liked more, she said, “I’d like to combine them because I like both...one that can be active and quiet.”

Extras acting as protesting students at the National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Ah Gil nervously falls, Show Luo steals the show at Twins' Everyone Bounce Guangzhou Concert

The first concert of Twins' "2011 Everyone Bounce Concert" Tour was held this week in Guangzhou Tian He Stadium. Hit songs, hot dances and remembering the past ten years were the common pattern, starting from "Our Souvenir Album" to "Next Station Tin Hau", the music and dance were quite satisfactory in comparison to the previous Hong Kong concert. But, Ah Sa appeared to be expertly at ease the entire time, yet Ah Gil did not appear to be herself from the beginning to the end, even slipping and falling when performing a cartwheel. Afterwards Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) appeared on stage duetting "Little Dimples". Not only did the whole atmosphere explode, but Xiao Zhu unexpectedly looked to be followed on Weibo, also getting Ah Gil to loosen up.

Ah Gil is slow to warm up

That night the weather was fairly good, and the temperature rather high. Twins started out with "Our Souvenir Album" to test the waters, and naturally had hit songs and hot dances when arriving at fast songs, occassionally wiping sweat and drinking water, but did not take away from the enthusiasm of them and fans. The two of them changed outfits several times throughout, but they were essentially similar to the Hong Kong Coliseum concert. During the high-profile cartwheel, human pyramid and other trademark dance moves section, Ah Sa completed them smoothly. But Ah Gil could not keep up when performing the cartwheel and fell, drawing sighs from the crowd. But fans gave applause to encourage and afterwards, Ah Gil expressed that she slipped because she is not used to wearing high-heels to cartwheel. Maybe it is because of this cartwheel that haunted her since Ah Gil's performance subsequently all looked trembling nervously. No matter whether it was singing or interacting with fans, it all looked extremely nervous, facial expression and limb movements all looked stiff, even stuttering when she started to talk.

In contrast, Ah Sa appeared even more comfortably at ease with a welcoming smile to everyone. Afterwards on Weibo, Ah Gil explained: "I really took time to practice my voice, fortunately I held down any throat pain and so on." In the middle of the concert, not only did fellow labelmates BOY'Z appear to duet , but also Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Hacken Lee, Hins Cheung, Wong Cho Lam and other good friends in the entertainment circle each sent their blessings through VCR. When singing , Ah Sa started to speak from her heart: "Really did not expect to still be able to stand on this stage after ten years. It really is not easy. Before it felt very happy to sing this song, but now I have to hold back tears to sing this song, thinking of things that have happened while singing."

Xiao Zhu appears on stage stealing the limelight

Although this is considered a special commemorative concert for Twins' tenth anniversary, but that night as soon as Show Luo appeared on stage as a guest performer, he still drew even louder shrieks. Xiao Zhu was "late" all along until the encore. After singing <3650>, Ah Sa suddenly said: "Have to use Mandarin now to introduce this guest performer." Suddenly the whole stadium was covered by cheers, and Show Luo dressed in a formal suit appeared on stage to duet "Little Dimples" with Twins, even making the atmosphere higher. Seeing Xiao Zhu trying to act cute from time to time, even Ah Sa could not help but laugh out: "I right away feel that it is very funny as soon as I see you." Ah Gil very politely said that it was an honor to be able to have Xiao Zhu invited as a guest performer. He very mischievously said: "No, I just passed by here that is all, walking down the street nearby, saw there was a concert, just happened to have bought a suit and came here, I did not even have concert tickets," and the entire crowd burst out laughing.

\Behind the flashy performance

Recently, stars' concert stages have become more and more beautiful, using many LED screens which look enormous and vibrant, lights, smoke, and lighting effects even more stunning and refreshing than 3D movies. But backstage to this concert, it was simple, chaotic and crowded. The steel frame structure stage was unbeatable in size, being able to hold singers and numerous dancers' hit songs and hot dances, one gorgeous outfit appearing on screen one after another. However their space to change clothes, rest, and prepare were all in a temporary tent. Even Twins as famous singers still have to endure the hot heat and tense narrow space.

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Source: Sina
Translated by: starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

Cindy Yen to be the next Jolin Tsai?

Singer-songwriter Cindy Yen, who debuted in 2009, will be coming back with her second album, “2 be Different”, on September 29th. For her first single, “Trap”, she has transcended into a dancing singer, which many netizens joked, “Is Jay Chou trying to make Cindy Yen the next Jolin Tsai?” Regardless, her record company, JVR Music, spent over a million TWD to give “Trap” an extravagant MV treatment, recreating a broadway stage. To support the singer, both Kevin Tsai (host of Kang Xi Lai Le) and her manager made special appearances in the MV. It was Kevin’s first time filming a MV, and he expressed he agreed to take part because he wanted to support singer-songwriters. He praised Cindy on her natural sexiness and said that he anticipates Cindy’s development as a singer.

Cindy, who composed the track, expressed her thanks to Kevin and complimented him as a kind and supportive person. During the shooting, Cindy danced in her heels non-stop; she even scraped her thigh without knowing. In order to not impede progress, she quickly treated her wound and continued.

Check out the MV below:



Source: UDN, iloveinmusic's channel
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Han Geng sweats from kissing Barbie Hsu

Wu Chun and Han Geng earlier accepted TVB Entertainment News interview with Janice Cheung Won Chi to promote their new film MY KINGDOM (DAI MO SUN) and to discuss their most memorable moments from the production in detail.

Han Geng said that the film had especially many action scenes. A dance expert since childhood, Han Geng has not studied dance in eight years and had to start over with kick training and such. His muscles could not adjust. After four days he suffered a thigh muscle tear, he was forced to give up his lower body training and focus on hand and sabre training. He continued, during the action scene shoot he ran into Barbie Hsu (Tsui Hei Woon)'s hand injury. He had to be extra careful during the fight scene to keep from injuring her worse.

Speaking of the intimate scene with Big S, he said that at the time Big S' husband was in the make up room so during the production he was very nervous. Wu Chun joked that Big S' husband was only in the make up room but did not supervise. Why would he be nervous? Han Geng awkwardly said that speaking about the intimate scene now already had him sweating nervously again. Then he praised Big S for her performance that was able to bring him into character. Wu Chun said that the kiss scene with Annie Yee Nung Jing was a lot of fun!

In addition, Wu Chun and Han Geng both said that the missed the lunches that Sammo Hung Kam Bo personally made for the team. When asked whether they learned to cook from Hung Kam Bo, they both said that they only knew how to enjoy it and could not learn Big Brother Hung's superb cooking skills.

Source: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Controversy over "Super Taste's" Golden Bell nomination

"Super Taste" and its hosts, the Hao Jiao Xiang Qi duo, are nominated for best variety program and best hosts, but it is already stirring up controversy as some producers point out that "Super Taste" should be categorized as a “travelling” program instead of a “variety” program. TVBS, the network producing “Super Taste”, responded, “We also debated about this for a long time. However, the show’s direction is definitely of a variety program. Since the judges have nominated it, it proves that they also support our decision.” “Super Taste’s” producer explained that the show is a specially designed variety program where Hao Jiao not only sing and dance, they do impersonations and skits as well.

“Super Taste” is the only show among its fellow nominees that is recorded outdoor, hence the unavoidable controversy. However, veteran host Tai Zhi-Yuan of “Big Party” (which is also nominated for best variety) expressed, “They (Hao Jiao) always try their hardest to tell jokes where ever they go. They even have to do skits while eating. If this is not called a variety (show), what is?” “Big Party’s” producer added, “We never took them seriously in the past, but after their long and hard work, they have gradually risen to the top. We are the most afraid of them this year.”

In related news, Li Jing and Matilda Tao have been fighting over the award for years. Since Matilda will be hosting the award ceremony, if Li Jing wins, the two will have to share the same stage, which will definitely make headlines.

Although veteran host Jacky Wu is not nominated for any awards, it has not affected his mood. But when he saw the list of nominees, he frowned and described the variety shows of Taiwan being in a dying state. He further said that if the variety shows don’t improve, Golden Bell “should just cancel it (the award).” He expressed that he would rather use the time to perform in the mainland and make more money than to attend Golden Bell.

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Will Pan receives Golden Bell nomination: “I don’t believe it!”

As reported previously, Will Pan received a nomination for his role in “Endless Love”. His manager, Yellow, immediately called to congratulate him, but he couldn’t believe it and said, “You’re joking, right?” Yellow reassured him, “I’m not joking, you really got nominated.” Good friend June Tsai, who had the honor to announce the nominees, also texted him right away to deliver the good news.

On the verge of tears, Will, who turned 30 on August 6th, expressed that he was very happy to be able to take part in both “Golden” Awards before and after his birthday - Will performed at the Golden Melody Awards and is now nominated for Golden Bell. Will further said, “Getting nominated for Golden Bell is already a great recognition for my acting. Whether I win or not, it’s not important.”

Thinking back to when he filmed “Endless Love”, Will commented, “Because the drama was rather sad, after it ended, I was in a pretty sad mood.” He thanked producer Angie Chai and Director Lin He-Long and also congratulated Director Lin for his nomination. He laughed, “It was worth getting scolded by him (director)!”

Yellow revealed that after filming “Endless Love”, there had been many drama offers for Will, including the leading role to SETTV’s “Love You”, which is also nominated for Golden Bell. Will didn’t accept the offer as he felt that he needed to be careful in taking new roles and avoid doing things that he has no confidence in.

The Golden Bell Awards ceremony will be held on October 21st. However, Will is already scheduled for a performance in the mainland. Since he really wants to attend the show, he will try his best to rearrange his schedule, “I can finally understanding the feeling of how people say ‘getting nominated means you’ve won already’.” Will expressed that he was not good in academics, and after becoming a singer, he hasn’t gotten many awards, so he feels very happy about getting nominated for best actor this time.

Will will be returning to Taiwan by end of September. He will be busy with filming commercials and preparing for his new album, which is estimated to be released early next year.

Source: NOWnews
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Pop charts: Andrew Tan holds number one spot on KTV charts for 41 weeks

If anyone has been keeping track, Andrew Tan’s single, “Queen”, has been reigning the two top KTV charts for forty-one weeks and counting. Andrew expressed, “I want to thank the Taiwan fans very much. I hope that I can express myself to the fans through my singing.”

Andrew debuted after winning second place at a singing competition in Malaysia. When he was in the midst of preparing his second album, “Queen”, his record company was dissolved, thus, he collected songs and produced the album himself. He also filmed his own MV, which has been criticized by netizens for looking too old fashion. He exclaimed, “It’s because I have no money!” Andrew later ran into complications in obtaining a work permit, so he has been unable to promote in Taiwan, causing him to have no income for six months.

Luckily, he is finally able to obtain a work permit. He has just signed with Eagle Music and said in relief, “I’ve been hoping to have a team help me. Now that my wish has come true, I can go back being a singer...(I’m) very happy.” Andrew added that being able to perform is a big encouragement to him.

Andrew will be releasing his new single on the 23rd titled, “勢在必行” (Shi Zai Bi Xing), which is a duet with his new label-mate, Bii. They will also be holding a mini concert at Riverside Livehouse on the 24th.

Here are the pop charts!



Source: Appledaily, pop charts as labeled
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Hebe Asks for "A Better Rival in Love" in Latest MV

Goddess Hebe stuns with the third music video off her solo sophomore album "My Love"!

The song features a different musical style and vibe than her previous two singles, "My Love" and "Must Be Happy".

Without further ado, check out the MV for "Please Give Me A Better Rival In Love"!



Any thoughts? Let us know what you think!

Source: InTuned.com
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

Nominees for 46th annual Golden Bell Awards

The nominees for the 46th annual Golden Bell Awards have been announced! For the Best Actor category, many speculate that it will be a battle between James Wen of “Fierce Wife” and Joseph Chang of “Love You”. Sonia Sui of “Fierce Wife” and Tian Xin of “Who’s The One” are nominated for the Best Actress Award. Check out the list of nominees in major categories below:

GIO (Government Information Office) Minister Philip Yang, former Golden Bell best actor Wu Cheng-Di, former Golden Bell best actress June Tsai, and actor How Yao Yuan-Hao revealed the list of nominees together.

Best Drama:
Somewhere Over The Sky (Hakka TV)
Fierce Wife (SETTV)
Scent Of Love (CTV)
The Invaluable Treasure 1949 (PTS)
Love You (Meng Tian Wen Chuang Jian Zhi)

Best Variety Program:
Big Party (CtiTV)
Million Primary School (TTV)
Super Taste (TVBS)
Tao’s Show (CTV)
Variety Big Brother (CTV)

Best Actor from a drama series:
Jin Shi-Jye / Invaluable Treasure 1949 (PTS)
Joseph Chang / Love You (Meng Tian Wen Chuang Jian Zhi)
James Wen / Fierce Wife (SETTV)
Will Pan / Endless Love (Ke Mi Fu Ya Chuan Bo)
Long Shao-Hua / DaAi TV: Roadside President (Tzu Chi Foundation)

Best Actress from a drama series:
Tian Xin / Who’s The One (TTV)
Sonia Sui / Fierce Wife (SETTV)
Xiu Qin / DaAi TV: I Love US Dollars (Tzu Chi Foundation)
Yao Han-Yi / Somewhere Over The Sky (Hakka TV)
Megan Lai / Invaluable Treasure 1949 (PTS)

Best Host for a variety program:
Li Jing / Super Idol (SETTV)
Hao Jiao Xiang Qi / Super Taste (TVBS)
Matilda Tao / Tao’s Show (CTV)
Chang Fei / Variety Big Brother (CTV)
Chang Hsiao-Yen / Million Primary School (TTV)

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Leehom Wang to leave Sony Music?

Leehom Wang held an autographing and mini concert event for his upcoming new and best selections album, “Open Fire”, and attracted three thousand fans to attend. Sony Music Taiwan estimated that Leehom’s thirteen albums for the last twelve years have brought $5 billion TWD worth of business. Hence, Sony presented Leehom with an imperial jade seal to signify his king-like status in the music industry. Leehom was definitely in a good mood as he proudly announced, “I will be holding a concert at the Taipei arena at the end of the year. “Open Fire” will also be its world tour theme song.”

Leehom’s contract with Sony Music will be coming to an end soon. When asked if “Open Fire” will be his last album released with Sony, Leehom expressed, “I’ve been wanting to establish my own label for a long time. As for future collaborations with Sony, we are still negotiating. It is not confirmed yet.”

In related news, Chinatimes reported that netizens spotted eerie similarities between “Open Fire” and Kesha’s “Blow”. However, Leehom released a statement on his micro-blog denying such claims, “I’m a professional composer. I know what is considered plagiarism, and what is original. If I really plagiarized someone else’s work, they would come and sue me. I know it won’t happen because I did not plagiarize. Everyone can rest assured, “Open Fire” is a one of a kind original song.”

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Vic Chou : Breaking out of the “rich young heir” box, self-honing acting skills

In recent years, Vic Chou threw himself into movies, not only trying out a variety of different characters, but also taking up roles which are the extreme opposite of his personality, with works in music and idol drama almost disappearing. The main reason is the hope to fill up the gap of debuting too early and being consciously aware of the issue of hollowness in acting.

When Zaizai achieved overnight success with just one drama "Meteor Garden", he has just graduated from high school and was about to go to college. His life experience was inadequate and he has not received any professional training in acting. He was also not psychologically prepared to be chased by the media and surrounded by fans, making it is difficult for him to adapt to the way of life in the entertainment circle.

He has told friends that during that time, his reputation and popularity was much higher than his acting skills, and there was a great psychological gap. He felt very empty, very unrealistic, so he was not happy for a long time.

So now, he would rather give up all kinds of opportunity to produce albums and idol dramas, politely turning down numerous drama offers to play a rich man’s son or second-generation heir, and breaking out from the established and common framework and overturn fans image (of himself) through unique roles and storyline, working with different directors, actors and crew to hone his skills.

Using the four upcoming works which he stars in as examples, some to be released and others still filming, each role is very different from his real life and personality.

In "Live With Fashion” (English title : Sleepless Fashion) he is a “poison tongue” media person who curses and hurts others without guilt; in "Home" it is in the context of helplessness and parting of life and death, where he has to cry bitterly with nose running as he crawls among corpses; in "Match Made in Heaven" he plays a single father. He has never brought up a child and is a homebody (otaku) but now needs to become king of children. And finally in "Saving General Yang" which is a totally new challenge for him who has he never acted in an ancient costume film. With his “modern/ trendy” face, he will be putting on a helmet and ancient armor suit, which will be a refreshing change for all to see.

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Source: ChinaTimes
Translated by: sytwo at VIC/ AsianFanatics

Live with Fashion : Vic Chou (Zaizai) acts as “poison tongue” editor, cursing in rage at Vivian Hsu

In the film “Live with Fashion” (English title : "Sleepless Fashion"), Vic Chou completely cast aside his “melancholic prince” image and plays an arrogant and haughty executive, fluently spurting out sharp, unkind and critical words, and topple fans past image of himself.

The workplace comedy directed by talented woman director Lin Yichuan and starring Vic Chou, Vivian Hsu, Alan Tam and others, will premier around mid to end October in Mainland China. As the movie release date clashes with the filming of "Saving General Yang", Zaizai was not able to take leave and this causes him much headache. At the same time, there were rumor news that Vic’s other work “Home” is hoping to broadcast in October to take advantage of “October 1st” long vacation* and this also requires ZZ’s participation to promote, making Vic not sure how to handle the situation. Vic Chou's manager said that one week prior to the movie’s premier is the most important period, but the scheduling of "Saving General Yang" which is Vic’s first ancient costume film, will be filming it’s “20-day big war scene”. All cast and key people must be present, and the director has ordered a few hundred horses and hundreds of extra actors. Vic who acts as Yang Sanlang must of course be there too. After the 2 film companies had a discussion, Zaizai was permitted to take 2-days of leave. Besides the movie’s premier event, Vic might participate in China’s important award ceremony, Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Film Award. And he might also go to another important city to promote "Live with Fashion".

Vic roaring at everyone, “sinisterly” scolded in secret for 10 days

In the film "Live with fashion", Zhou Xiaohui (acted by Vic Zhou) has always considered himself as elite (cream of the crop). In three-years he has climbed from an assistant to the Editor position. Because his “sharp point”/ cutting edge was too exposed, he ends up being forced to resign. He then gathered together a group of people who has never enjoyed success before, a village wedding photographer, a second-generation heir who has never earned a penny in his life etc, to form a rag-tag new team, with the intention to make a comeback. Facing his “scrap wood “colleagues, Zhou Xiaohui self-proclaimed his own superiority and is often guilty of the "elite" disease. Even after using a variety of sharp and unkind words, it was still not enough and in the last straw he turned into a "roaring man", giving the team an ultimate warning using not only his best “poison tongue curse words”, but also a special action of pointing "right between the eyebrows". Even Vivian Hsu who played one of them who was scolded by him, started complaining, "how can you point so accurately between the eyebrows, how can your pointing feel so uncomfortable? "

"I have done something to everyone that I feel very sorry for."

Vic revealed that just before filming the “roaring” scenes in the movie, every time he meets his cast members, he will greet them on the outside and then in his heart, quietly scold them according to the script, brewing his emotions. Each time he greets Wang Taili (who plays the village photographer), his mind will be thinking, "You ground beetle who only knows how to take wedding photos". "Because they are all very nice, I was afraid that I will not be able to scold when the time comes”. When the scenes of the “poison tongue roaring guy” were completed without any NG, Zaizai was deeply surprised and said, “Doing one’s homework thoroughly is really very effective.”

Very happy to have new friends, wants to learn from Zhou Xiaohui

The most happy thing in the movie is meeting a lot of new friends when filming, and through the role of "Zhou Xiaohui," he obtained a lot. Zhou Xiaohui was brimming over with talent, but initially he treated people without mercy. When his relationship with his closest friends was ruptured (broken off), he began to learn how to trust every person around him, began to learn how to communicate and cooperate, releasing goodwill and benevolence to people around him. Vic laughed at himself and said that he ought to learn from Zhou Xiaohui, "With or without success, this transformation in Zhou Xiaohui is a sweet harvest for everyone”.

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*Oct 1st is National Day in China and there is one week of long holiday. It’s also known as the Golden Week.

Sources: ent.163.com & Chinatimes
Compiled and translated by: sytwo at VIC/ AsianFanatics Forum

Jolin dresses up as Wonder Woman to celebrate 31st birthday

Jolin Tsai celebrated her 31st birthday with a mini concert with the fans at Riverside Livehouse. Since it was a special cosplay event, it was limited to 200 fans, with tickets costing $1000 TWD each. Jolin surprised the fans by dressing up as Wonder Woman, and performed a total of 12 songs. Although her boyfriend Vivian Dawson previously said that he wanted to dress up as Son Goku, he was nowhere to be seen at the concert. When Jolin was asked what present Vivian had given her or how he celebrated with her, she only smiled and said, “Thank you.” Nonetheless, good friend Maggie Chiang made a surprise appearance; Maggie originally told Jolin that she couldn’t make it due to work, but her management company made special arrangements.

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Ming Dao emphasizes that he is not avoiding military service

31 year old Ming Dao has been getting a lot of media attention lately as he has yet to fulfill his military duties. He was accepted to Chungyu Institute of Technology’s Media and Visual studies program in August. The media reported that he did not attend school on the first day, which he clarified that it was because he didn’t have any classes. He showed up at school at 8:10am today, preparing to take director Lee You-Ning’s class, which runs from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

Ming Dao emphasized that he is not avoiding his military duties. In regards to the Ministry of Justice’s plan to update the military service policies, he expressed that he will wait for the final outcome and abide to the law.

Source: Appledaily, UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Fans send their blessing to Selina through charity

Selina Jen and her fiance, Richard Chang, who will be getting married on October 31st, have been keeping themselves busy in supporting the fund raising event for Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation. They focus on helping burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement. Group mates Ella and Hebe donated their limited edition running shoes and crystal necklace for the auction. With 45 days till their big day, many fans donated $1031 to the event, with the amount representing Richard and Selina’s wedding day.


S.H.E celebrated their 10 year anniversary recently.

Selina wrote on her micro-blog, “I keep wondering when I’ll have the confidence to face my fans again. I can’t help but feel upset and wonder why all of this happened so suddenly...Right now, I am still in the process of getting used to the new me. At least I feel that it’s a great achievement being able to support other burn survivors.” Even Richard admitted that Selina’s optimism has decreased quite a bit. Richard wrote on his micro-blog, “Every time people around are depressed, I would also get depressed and feel angry because there would always be some people ruining the mood, but what can we do?...especially when everything is set...especially when there are so many things to take care of...especially when I’m the only one who dares to say the truth...especially when I’ve been the one playing the bad guy for so long.” However, he refused to disclose who it was that made Selina unhappy and insisted that it had nothing to do with the wedding.


Selina's fiance, Richard Chang.

Richard and Selina’s wedding invitations will be completed in the next few days and they will be sent to friends and family next week.

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Ariel Lin gets sick from filming...again

Ariel Lin, Chen Bo-Lin, and Wang Yang-Ming appeared at FTV and GTV’s premiere press conference event for their upcoming idol drama, “In Time With You” (formerly known as I Might Not Love You). Ariel had just announced her leave from filming dramas not long ago, and now she reportedly turned down going on veteran host Zhu Ge-Liang’s popular variety program, “Zhu Ge’s Society”. Ariel explained, “It’s because my health isn’t at its best state.” A few days ago, she sprained her ribs while practicing the Pa Yi Dance (eight dancers in eight rows) for the drama. Furthermore, she caught a cold in August and still hasn’t recovered from it; the cold in addition to the injury has resulted in pleurisy, where she feels chest pains every time she coughs. (pictures - left: Ariel & Bo-Lin / right: Wang Yang-Ming & Jessie Chen)

Bo-Lin and Yang-Ming play love rivals in the drama. The two are currently single and they both agree that having the right feeling is the most important when it comes to love. Bo-Lin is open to dating any woman from ages 18 to 50 and said, “As long as she is younger than my mom, then it’s alright.” Yang-Ming has dated someone five years older than him, and has had girlfriends from Brazil and America, but he now prefers oriental girls as they have more common views with him, which makes it easier to communicate.

28 year old Bo-Lin revealed that he has already been exempt from military duties due to asthma. After nine years since he last filmed a drama in Taiwan, Bo-Lin said, “I came back to film an idol drama so that my Grandpa and my parents can see my work on TV.”

Check out the preview below:



Source: Appledaily, FTVCP's channel
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Jerry Yan to star in second spin-off of "Fated To Love You"?

With the success of the original drama “Fated To Love You” and its spin-off “(Drunken To) Love You”, SETTV’s executive VP Su Li-Mei and “Fated” series director Chen Ming-Zhang are already planning for its third installment. Recent rumors spreading from Chen’s and Su’s micro-blog reveal their desire to cast Jerry Yan as their lead. Su admits that she has been in touch with the actor, but says she wants to design a character that will fit Yan well. She giggled, “Every time I see him, he asks why I don’t get him to film a drama. Actually, I’ve always been thinking what we need to make a drama that is the most suitable for him.”

Yan has just completed filming the mainland drama, “我的燦爛人生” (My Brilliant Life), which is also directed by Chen Ming-Zhang and is an adaptation of the popular Korean drama, "Brilliant Legacy". During the filming, he lost 7kgs, weighing only 65kgs at a height of 181cm. Luckily, he has already recovered by working out and eating specially made meals by his mom.

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

S.H.E's Selina Shares Two Additional Wedding Photos

S.H.E's Selina will soon marry fiancé, Richard Chang this coming October 31st!

She shared a wedding photo previously before, and now, as the date inches closer, she has revealed two more.

The bride-to-be looked gorgeous as she posed in her flowing Vera Wang gown. Selina let on that the photos were taken on August 11th, and said, "I was a little fatter, after I was discharged from the hospital. Then, I was worried I wouldn't fit into the dress. Luckily, the tailor had to modify only an inch."

According to Xin MSN, Selina's father, fiancé, and Ella were all on the set of the photo shoot and were unable to hold back their tears as they looked on. Selina revealed that, "I was holding my emotions and my tears back that day. Later, I found out that the hair dresser was on the verge of tears. Richard's eyes were red and my father was sobbing. Ella told me she ran out of the studio to hide and cry, after she saw me in my wedding gown."

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

Wu Chun and Han Geng fight to a relationship

Wu Chun, Han Geng and Barbie Hsu (Tsui Hei Woon) starred action film MY KINGDOM (DAI MO SUN) will soon be released. In the film they played a pair of brothers. Earlier they were even interviewed together and talked about the joys and the pains of the production.

As soon as Wu Chun spoke he said it was very tough because he had to fight in every scene. In many scenes he even had to use weapons to fight. Han Geng chimed in and said that fighting in costume in particular was very uneasy. Which one of them was a better fighter? They looked at each other and laughed. Han Geng mischievously said, "Both can fight, in the film." Did they suffer any injury? Wu Chun pointed out that minor injuries were definite, but none that hindered the production progress. Han Geng also revealed that in one scene Wu Chun bruised his mouth. Only then did Wu Chun remember and praised Han Geng's professionalism because after treating the wound he insisted on working.

Although they had emotional scenes with Big S, they did not have any rumor. Instead Wu Chun and Han Geng to be "broke back" online in the Mainland, claiming that they hid in a room to cultivate their feelings.

Han Geng explained that before the shoot they went to a restaurant and booked a private room to dine and chat in order to understand each other, it was not living together in a room as rumored. Wu Chun also clarified that although they stayed at the same hotel, they did not share a room. However after working together they became good friends. Han Geng took one look at Wu Chun and said, "I feel we are very similar, the same type of people. We are both very introverted and don't say much. We warm up slowly to strangers."

This time was Han Geng's first film. He even received Big S's final kiss before her wedding. He said, "Big S is quite a professional. She didn't mind any problem like that. The wedding didn't affect her." He also said that if the character and the script called for it he would work on another kiss scene. Did he catch the acting bug? he said that this time he made a movie by chance but ultimately singing was his favorite. If he had a chance to make a movie, he would still try again.

As for the memorable part of the production, Han Geng revealed that on one scene he worked for 72 hours. With Wu Chun the Beijing Opera make up alone took two hours. Wu Chun said that because he had to keep his mind on the martial art action as well as the Beijing Opera make up, and the high demands of the director, he could only do his best to coordinate with action director Sammo Hung Kam Bo.

Source: takungpao, mingpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Rene Liu is just as attractive marriage

The just married Taiwan artist Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying)'s popularity continued to stand tall. Earlier at the invitation of the Taiwan group May Day she made the first Chinese 3D concert film MAY DAY 3DNA and created a romantic story with Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) who played a taxi driver. She herself looked forward to working her performance in the film through 3D glasses very much. At the same time, her film with Eason Chan Yik Shun, LOVE IN SPACE (CHUEN KAU YIT LUEN) is currently in release and basically created a "Milk Tea vs. Milk Tea" situation.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Lee Hom Wang Battles Like A Martial Artist in "Open Fire" MV

Music Man is back!

The official music video is finally out! Lee Hom Wang, with his newly-cropped hairstyle, shows off some dancing and martial arts moves in his latest MV for "Open Fire"!



"Open Fire" sure cost a pretty penny, about ten million Taiwanese dollars (around 350,000 USD) to be exact, with the best people recruited to be apart of the team. Jackie Chan and a famous choreographer were on-board with the project, and Lee Hom himself reportedly spent 48 hours straight shooting the music video.

Due to the amount of explosions and flames that were involved with the production, and also due to the Lee Hom's insistence on doing the stunt work himself, the management agency went ahead and insured the multitasking star with a sum of upwards of five hundred million Taiwanese dollars.

So, what do you think of Lee Hom's latest efforts? Lee Hom will be releasing his 28-track compilation album, featuring 2 brand new songs, come September 30th!

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

May Day is worried about Richie Jen

Popular Taiwan group May Day two days ago arrived in Hong Kong and attended their written, directed and starred MAY DAY 3DNA film premiere. May Day would stay in Hong Kong for two days then promote in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and others. Because member Monster had to stay in Taiwan for sound adjustment at every cinema he could not come to promote in Hong Kong. They said, "From the looks of Monster's Taiwan sound adjustment, he would able to he would make the Beijing event." May Day said that the film shot the longest in Hong Kong, so May Day paid a lot of attention to the Hong Kong promotion.

The Giddens Ko directed YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE performed ideally at the Taiwan box office, would they feel any pressure? May Day said, "I hope everyone would have a chance to watch Taiwan films. We have seen many Hong Kong films. Earlier we also had the chance to work with Giddens Ko. When he released his novel POEM OF POST ADOLESCENCE we released our record. Watch Giddens Ko in 2D and May Day in 3D." Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) had a part in the film, two days ago he had an accident during a rally race and was hospitalized. May Day was shocked. "I hope everything is fine. In the afternoon we just saw Siu Chai's race online. After the event we will contact him. We are really worried."

Source: mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

CTS stops its in-house drama productions

Director of GIO’s department of Broadcasting Affairs Patrick Wang Chen-Tai announced at the press conference during the 2011 Taipei Television Festival on the 7th that TV networks who spend over $100 million TWD in filming a series will receive a 30% subsidy. Despite the government’s angelic support for its local television industry, it did not make in time to save the networks; CTS announced that there will not be anymore inhouse productions for the rest of the year. The network expressed that resuming in-house productions will depend on their business and financial departments.

CTS plans to shift their efforts to buying dramas; they are currently broadcasting the long running mainland produced series, “New My Fair Princess”, in their prime time slot from Mondays to Fridays. For Sundays, the network is collaborating with the Queen of idol dramas, Su Li-Mei (Executive VP of SETTV), and the first drama to air will be “真心請按兩次鈴” (roughly translates to Please Ring Twice With Sincerity), starring Janine Chang and Peter Ho. The network expressed that they will continue to collaborate to produce Sunday idol dramas.

Seeing how the network has gotten rid of its own drama productions entirely, an unnamed department manager from the network expressed, “If Taiwan stops filming dramas, it means that Taiwan cultural and creative industries only have soft power and no actual effect. Although buying dramas is easier, the network will simply become a hub for drama rentals. Those from the business and financial departments who say they love CTS, where did your conscience go?” SETTV’s drama producer Chen Yi-Jun wrote on the web, “The cultural and creative industries are for finding new talents. “Quality” is just a package wrapper for garbage. Just be more open-minded.”

Source: UDN, GIO
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

JJ Lin Announces Opening of New Website with Vlog

Along with a change in management company, superstar JJ Lin is also getting a new official website.

JJ shares the link with a tweet, "www.jj-lin.com... get ready !!!

On the website itself, JJ writes a short welcome message, "This is it! This will be our new home! Let's anticipate it together! Wait for me, there will be surprises soon! Haha..."



The video even gives fans a peek at JJ's ripped bod as he preps fans for the opening of his new website.

He ends the video wishing everyone a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Bookmark JJ's new website now!

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

JJ Lin To Release New Album in December

Yet another reason to look forward to the month of December!

After joining Warner Music, JJ Lin is wasting no time and will be releasing a new album before the year is out! It's been two years since the release of a whole new album, so fans are understandably excited.

It's also reported that JJ will be collaborating with world famous pianist Lang Lang for the album.

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

Hit FM Premiere: Lee Hom Wang's "Struck The 1st Blow"

Lee Hom Wang will be releasing a best of album on September 30th. The album will include 2 brand new tracks.

Hit FM has premiered one of the new tracks, "Struck The First Blow". Check out the full song below:



Source: intuned
Translated by: james.gatmaitan @ jpopasia

S.H.E Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary!

Super girl group S.H.E celebrates an important milestone in their career - the tenth year anniversary!

After enjoying many success and joy, trials and tribulations, the girls have certainly come a long way since their debut in 2001.

In the 9-minute long video, released through their agency's official YouTube channel, Selina, Hebe, and Ella thank their fans, wish for everyone to have good health, sing, and just have goofy fun around each other.

Check out the video of the girls celebrating here:



Fans left comments like, "I laughed, and cried along, it's so great to see the three of them together again." and "Thinking back to when I first started to listen to S.H.E, I really liked how they were so united and unpretentious. Ten years later, they haven't changed at all, they are still so genuine."

So many groups and bands dissolve after a couple of years, so it is incredibly touching to see the unwavering bond between the three members. Here's wishing S.H.E a happy anniversary, and many more years to come!

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia

Lee Hom Wang's New MV to be Directed by Wong Fu Productions

Exciting news!

Wong Fu Productions have been and continue to make a splash in the YouTube music community, they have directed and produced music videos for David Choi, Clara C, etc. The trio has also worked with actors like Harry Shum Jr. and YouTube personalities KevJumba and Ryan Higa in various skits and sketches. And now, they can add Lee Hom Wang to the list of famous people they've worked with!

The very talented guys from Wong Fu Productions will be directing one of Lee Hom Wang's up-and-coming music videos!

Wong Fu Productions made an announcement via their official website, saying,

We’ve been waiting awhile to make this big announcement… Next week we will be traveling to Taiwan to direct a new music video for international pop star Wang Leehom! This is one of the biggest opportunities to come our way recently and we’re so honored, nervous, and excited.

Lee Hom is set to release a double CD compilation album with 28 classics, and will feature two brand-new songs! The album is available for pre-order on September 14th, and will be released on September 30th!

Stay tuned with us we keep you updated as more news and details become available!

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ jpopasia