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  1. 2009/03/11 Shinhwa member, Shin Hyesung arrives in Taiwan, MTV [JKPOP Music Craze] interview
  2. 2009/03/11 Girl Group World: SNSD vs KARA's Talk Show Showdown
  3. 2009/03/11 WonderGirls to receive strict training from Park Jin Young with the end of American concert performances (2)
  4. 2009/03/11 SHIHO marries fighter Akiyama
  5. 2009/03/11 Toma Ikuta stars in jury drama series
  6. 2009/03/11 Da Dong only has Rainie Yang's number; plenty of room for DongLin love
  7. 2009/03/11 Linda Chung promises to be a good role model
  8. 2009/03/11 Rain May Testify Over Concert Cancellation Wednesday
  9. 2009/03/11 Pati-Pati April Issue : Yunho’s Personal Interview (1)
  10. 2009/03/11 Gillian Chung restarts, grateful to Charlene Choi
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Shinhwa member, Shin Hyesung arrives in Taiwan, MTV [JKPOP Music Craze] interview

No category 2009/03/11 20:23
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Shin Hyesung came over to Taiwan not only to promote his solo concert on the White Day but also to snatch Jay Chou’s girlfriends?! In the program, Shin Hyesung revealed his inner feelings for the first time and even praised the emcee, Ken that he’s a fortune teller! For the sake of the Taiwanese fans, Shin Hyesung made an exception to show his drawing skills, and at the end of the show, he even gave this piece of drawing which worth 10,000,000 to MTV without considering. Please remember to catch the most interesting and funny contents exclusively broadcast in [MTV JKPOP Music Craze] [In Chinese:「日韓音樂瘋」] from 3/9~3/12 for consecutive 4 days.

Shinhwa member, Shin Hyesung will be coming over to Taiwan to hold his solo concert on 14th March 2009. Stepping into Taiwan again after 9 years, Shin Hyesung is very grateful of the passionate support from the Taiwanese fans therefore he agreed to the invitation by Taiwan MTV to receive and exclusive TV interview for [JKPOP Music Craze] to let those fans who love Shin Hyesung to be able to catch his most innocent (pure) and intimate side of him before his concert.

In the show, other than revealing that he has prepared a small sweet gift for those fans who come to the concert on the White Day, he played psychological test together with Ken and the result is so accurate that Shin Hyesung kept nodding with agreement and asked the translator lady beside him saying, “Is this gentleman here a emcee or a fortune teller?” In addition, Shin Hyesung has also displayed his drawing talents for the first time in the show, and even generously gives away this piece of drawing that is able to be bid up to 10,000,000 in Korea to MTV. All these let’s the audiences see the shy and funny Shin Hyesung, a different attractions of him.

Lastly, Ken gave him the photos of 6 Taiwanese female artists including Jolin Tsai, Lin Chi Ling, Hebe, Jessie Chiang, Rainie Yang and Landy Wen. Shin Hyesung immediately refer that Taiwanese girls are very pretty and also said that if they will become very popular if they develop their career in Korea. Ken then get him to choose his favourite princess candidate from the six and of course Shin Hyesung blushed at spot and cannot utter a word to shyness and at the end he tried to sneak off by saying, “Can I choose all six? “ However after Ken’s continuous pressing him to give an answer, Shin Hyesung finally revealed that among the 6 Taiwanese artists, he most wanted to become friends with Jolin Tsai and also really wants to invite Jessie Chiang as his MV actress because she looks gentle and sweet which is most suitable to act in those sentimental love story MV. After the interview is over, he kept asking Ken if he will really help him to invite Jessie Chiang and his serious expression makes cracks Ken who in turn promised that he will definitely helped him to ask Jessie Chiang about it to fulfill his wish!

Wants to see all the attractions of Shin Hyesung before the concert? Wants to see Ken’s ‘sharp’ interview with ‘shy’ & ‘reserved’ Shin Hyesung? Wants to discover the intimate inner world of Shin Hyesung? Then you should not miss out Shin Hyesung’s consecutive 4 days of exclusive interview from 3/9 (Monday) – 3/12 (Thursday), only in MTV channel, [JKPOP Music Craze]!
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Girl Group World: SNSD vs KARA's Talk Show Showdown

No category 2009/03/11 20:21
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2009 music world's hot-shot girl groups SNSD and Kara's talk show showdown is unfolding.

SNSD and Kara recorded for MBC's <Yoo Jaesuk and Kim Wonhee's Come to Play> on the 11th for a special "preparing to be female idols" episode. SNSD, who swept the music world with <Gee>, and Kara, who are rising to the top with continuing hits like <Pretty Girl> and <Honey>, starred on the show together, making it seem like a showdown was unfolding.

"On <Come to Play> on the 11th, SNSD and Kara will be on together. Both groups are capturing male fans' hearts, so you can see that many viewers and fans are very interested in it."

All members of SNSD attended, besides Yoona who has been busy with her drama, and all of Kara also showed up at the studio.

Meanwhile, SNSD's <Gee> which was released in early January hasswept various charts and taken over the industry. With 3-straight wins on Inkigayo, 8-straight wins on Music Bank, they are a new chapter in music history. Kara has become a hit girl group with <Pretty Girl> and their follow-up song <Honey> helped them win #1 and both M! Countdown on the 5th and Inkigayo on the 8th.
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WonderGirls to receive strict training from Park Jin Young with the end of American concert performances

No category 2009/03/11 20:20
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Group WonderGirls will receive strict training from Park Jin Young in America.

After the concert performance in America LA on the 5th, Orange County on the 6th and in New York on the 8th, WonderGirls will receive training from JYP USA training centre. They will also be preparing for their concert on 21st and 28th in Korean Busan and Seoul.

A JYP representative said on 11th, “WonderGirls are currently receiving training and also practising in JYP USA training centre. They will receiving training directly from Park Jin Young - in terms of music and dance.”

The girls will return to Korea mid-March to prepare for their first concert .
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SHIHO marries fighter Akiyama

No category 2009/03/11 20:14
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Fashion model SHIHO (32) and professional judo fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama (33) have tied the knot. The two have been dating since January 2007, and they registered their marriage around the start of this year.

Akiyama has been successful as a K-1 fighter for the past few years. Just last month, it was announced that he has signed with the U.S.-based UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). He will be first introduced at a UFC event in Montreal, Canada, on April 18, followed by his proper debut in July.
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Toma Ikuta stars in jury drama series

No category 2009/03/11 20:13
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Popular young actor Toma Ikuta has a solo starring role in a drama series for the first time. The show, titled "Majo Saiban," will be the first drama to tackle the issue of Japan's new "saiban-in" (lay judge) system.

This May, Japan is reintroducing the jury system, which was previously abolished in 1943. Since then, only judges have decide the outcome of criminal cases, but under the new system, cases will be decided by a combination of judges and lottery-selected citizens.

In "Majo Saiban," Ikuta plays a typical part-timer with little interest in social issues. However, he is unexpectedly chosen as a juror in the trial of a suspected female murderer. While the mystery surrounding the case unfolds, an unknown group is secretly attempting to bribe the jury.

Actress Ai Kato plays a housewife who is also selected as a juror, while Manami Higa plays Ikuta's girlfriend, a newspaper reporter. Yuriko Ishida takes on the role of the accused.

Fuji TV will air "Majo Saiban" on Saturday nights at 11:10pm. The series starts on April 25, about a month before the actual jury system goes into effect.
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Da Dong only has Rainie Yang's number; plenty of room for DongLin love

No category 2009/03/11 20:12
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Jiro Wang (Da Dong) has worked with idol drama leading actresses Ariel Lin and Ella but Rainie Yang who he worked with for CTV & GTV's [ToGetHer], is the only lead actress with whom he has exchanged phone numbers and personally called. Not only do they send text messages to each other, they go out to sing and eat together, and even have tacit understand, turning up in "couple outfits".

Previously rumoured not getting along; Rainie is the first to talk and break the ice

The two seem to be getting closer so is "DongLin love" beginning to emerge? On the 10th, Da Dong admitted that feelings depend on fate and Rainie Yang who has not dated for two years, urges herself never to set up boundaries when dating, leaving lots of room for imagination.

While Da Dong was filming [ToGetHer], he and Rainie were once rumoured to be not getting along well because in the film they were in love but offscreen, their interactions were like "ice". Da Dong explained, "I'm not that good at talking to girls and I also get scared that I'll talk too much and people will think I'm trying to hook up with girls." Later, Rainie took the initiative to finally "break the ice". At the very beginning, she complimented his figure and personally, she also comes up with topics so they can develop feelings for the drama. Da Dong said, "I really am quite slow when it comes to emotions."

Both compliment each other; she is dainty and cute* while he is faithful

Da Dong admitted, "She has another, rather attractive side. When I was very high in spirits at the KTV event, she was very focussed, just like a little fangirl. She really has a 小鳥依人 side." Rainie also called Jiro faithful and romantic man. Dating people within the industry, there are more advantages than disadvantages because you both understand what the business is like. She dates based on emotions; Linda and Patty Hou both introduced chauffeurs to her, but she rejected them all.
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Linda Chung promises to be a good role model

No category 2009/03/11 20:10
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Linda Chung promises to be a good role model

Yesterday Linda Chung and Phillip Wei accepted CRHK interview, they have a duet named 'Love Causes People Heartache' (戀愛令人心痛), this new song will be included in Phillip's album and expected to be released this summer.

Scared to be old and doesn't want to be called 'shi jie'
Linda said she and Phillip both came from Canada, therefore they get along especially well. Our reporter laughingly said she is now a 'shi jie' (older sister), but Linda said she is not accustomed to being called that and feels it makes her older than she really is, she always likes people to call her 'shi mui' (younger sister). Linda frankly said newcomers always tend to be nervous but praised Phillip that he conceals it well, better than she was able to. She also said this year she will work on filming series as well as singing, her new album will be released in October, this time she will select two new songs, and maybe try dancing.

Not tempted by drugs
In addition, Linda disclosed that during Chinese New Year she went back to Canada to visit her family, she also won an award there, she expressed that artists are the role models of many young children, therefore it is important to have a healthy image. As for Jill Vidal and Kelvin Kwan suspected of possessing drugs in Japan, Linda said artists with healthy image nowadays are becoming fewer and fewer, she will work hard to maintain her image. Although she has lived in Canada, she said has never been tempted to take drugs.
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Rain May Testify Over Concert Cancellation Wednesday

No category 2009/03/11 20:09
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The civil trial against South Korean pop star and actor Rain is scheduled to begin Tuesday in U.S. District Court, The Associated Press reported.

Rain whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon and his producers are being sued over the performer's abrupt cancellation of a June 2007 concert in Honolulu. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday and Rain could be called to testify as early as Wednesday, AP said.

"He will be appearing at some point in the litigation", the performer's Honolulu attorney Jennifer Lyons was quoted as saying.

Hawaii-based Click Entertainment Inc. alleges in the suit that Rain and his producers defrauded it of more than $500,000 paid in licensing fees. Also, it is seeking additional damages for the cost of staging the event, including rental of Aloha Stadium, stage production, travel, hotel accommodations, merchandising and advertising.

The concert was canceled just days before the scheduled June 15, 2007, performance at Aloha Stadium, disappointing many fans who paid as much as $300 for a ticket and flew to Honolulu from as far as away as Japan and South Korea. It was the first stop on the "Rain's Coming" U.S. tour.

Performances in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles were also canceled. The show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles was canceled less than two hours before show time, "due to issues related to the show's production", promoters said. All ticket holders were offered refunds.

Concert organizers at the time said they called off the performances because of a copyright challenge from Nevada-based record company Rain Corp. A Nevada District Court later dismissed the case.

Rain, 26, is widely popular across Asia where his smooth dance moves and sculpted body have earned him the nickname of the "Justin Timberlake of Asia". He also gained popularity with his roles in Korean TV drama series, such as the hit "Full House".
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Pati-Pati April Issue : Yunho’s Personal Interview

No category 2009/03/11 20:07
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―　Yunho when he is 25 years old, what does he want to be?
That’s only two years in the future. By that time, aside from Dong Bang Shin Ki, I’m going to travel to many countries

―　To where, for instance?
Greece, Las Vegas, Bora Bora, Maldives…….. I really like those countries, hence I want to visit them.
I have not yet seen Greece but from pictures, I think it is very interesting.

―　That’s the country of history. Let say you have some time, then how long will you need to take the trip?
I need more than 1 month.

―　As a Dong Bang Shin Ki, how can you believe that you will have such a long vacation?
Somehow I have to. I’ll try to, staffs, please let me to (laughs).

―　So it will be a private travel, not for work?
Of course. Even it’s fun to go with friends, but if possible I want to go alone.

―　Travelling alone, that must be something special.
I don’t want to go as Dong Bang Shin Ki’s U-Know Yunho. I want to travel as an ordinary human, as an ordinary man.

―　So being a simple tourist or just simply relax, it’s a trip where you can reveal yourself and not necessarily hide your face.
Yes. Some people takes this idea wrongly, they think that I’m just too full of myself.
However, despites my busy life, I want to regain the feeling of what actually I want to do, I want to confirm that to myself once more.

― It’s so important if you keep running (for your dream), but there are times when you just want to stop for a while.
No matter how tough you are, sometimes you can become so weary.

― Your power won’t be released if you’re not charging yourself properly
In fact, I still think that now is the time for me to keep running in full speed. However, whenever I lost my energy, I’ll do this travel thing.

Power could properly be charged at that time, and it will influences myself in the future as well, I think.
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Gillian Chung restarts, grateful to Charlene Choi

No category 2009/03/11 20:02
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Having experienced 'sex photos scandal' and the feeling of falling from heaven to hell, suffered over 400 dark days, yesterday Gillian Chung (Ah Gil) made her first comeback by attending a press conference. Ah Gil refused to talk about old lover Edison Chen, smiled sweetly when she spoke about Juno Mak, sneered when she talked about previously rumored boyfriend Alex Fong, hurt by love she no longer talks about love, but when she talked about good sister Charlene Choi (Ah Sa), Gillian lost control and cried!

Yesterday afternoon Ah Gil attended a press conference at Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Center as spokeperson for Bauhaus brand TOUGH Jeansmith, the same place where Edison announced his withdraw from the entertainment circle, to begin her comeback. With her hair curled and wearing clothing that she was endorsing, her legs probably shook due to nervousness, because she had to grip the handrail for the few steps up the staircase to the stage. Although Ah Gil smiled to the over 100 reporters, her smile was tense and it was obvious she was very nervous.

Before the contract signing Ah Gil confessed: "I rested for over a year, this period was very long and hard to go through, but I was very lucky because many people supported me, my friends, my mom, my sister, my colleagues, I'm very moved (tears in her eyes), also I would like to thank my fans who have always supported me, they have been very sad, because everyday they have to argue for my sake, they never abandoned me (couldn't continue, took a breath). Thank you Bauhaus for choosing me as Asia Pacific spokesperson at such an important time, for renewing trust in me, I've experienced and grown a lot this year, I have become stronger when facing problems, I will work very hard, very hard."

Bauhaus boss strongly supports
At the same time, there have been dissenting voices about Ah Gil as Bauhaus brand spokesperson, but president of Bauhaus, Mr Wong (黃銳林) said Ah Gil's never admitting defeat and strong spirit match the brand theme 'be TOUGH', he hoped people will appreciate the brand and the concept behind the ads, and everyone to give Ah Gil the opportunity by supporting her comeback, he also acknowledged that the fee is 7-figure. EEG CEO Wu Yu (吳雨) also appeared at the press conference, he said Ah Gil will be in a stage drama while the movie is still under negotiation, he doesn't want Ah Gil to have a sudden avalanche of work. As for rumors about Sichuan car company who turned down cooperation because her fee was too high, Wu Yu said he has never heard this rumor.

After the 20 minute press conference concluded yesterday, Ah Gil accompanied by manager Mani Fok gave the following interview.

G = Gillian, R = Reporter, M = Mani

R: Did you take tranquilizers before the press conference?

G (shakes head): No.

R: Feel calmer?

G: Yes a lot calmer but very nervous, it's been so long since I've seen so many reporters.

R: What method do you use to calm down?

G: Usually I pull a blanket over my head and try not to think too much.

R: Tomorrow you'll attend an event in Mongkok, are you afraid what people will say?

G: I'm prepared for many things.

R: Some people said you were reciting the script during Be My Guest?

G: My memory is poor, even if I was given the script I wouldn't remember.

R: Do you know people are bashing you online?

G: I've been to Baidu, the bad posts were already deleted and I didn't see, bad comments are unavoidable, I won't listen and will continue to do my best.

R: Did Edison call you?

G (shakes head)

M: Don't talk.

Films ad with Yumiko Cheng
R: What work do you have coming up?

G: Besides Bauhaus ad, I have a skincare one with Yumiko.

R: It is rumored that you took a 70% discount?

G: I don't know how much money.

R: Also rumored that if the response is not good, Yumiko will replace you?

M: No, the advertiser wanted two female to endorse skincare brand.

R: Do you know some netizens are saying they will boycott Bauhaus?

G: It doesn't have anything to do with Bauhaus, hope people won't think that way.

R: Dissenting voices make you lose confidence?

G: Bauhaus gave me a lot of confidence, I'm very grateful they asked me to be spokesperson and to take this risk, I will do my best.

R: Is there much difference in the fee?

M: About the same, the actual figure is a secret, I'm grateful for the advertiser's support.

R: Special price of appreciation?

M: Reasonable price, it's not 70% off, it is 7-figure.

R: Who selected the venue?

M: Me, there are not many venues that can host many reporters in Hong Kong, it's spacious here and everyone can sit.

R: Brought back any memories?

G: Why?

R: Edison held a press conference here about a year ago.

G: Doesn't matter, Hong Kong is very small.

R: Not working for one year, any problem with your finances?

G: I have savings and haven't borrowed money from anyone, the company advanced some money, I'll repay.

R: Reports said you sold real estate?

G: Not eager to sell but the real estate market hasn't been good, I rented it out.

Sold a unit
R: Did you sell a unit?

G: Yes, the real estate market fell, everyone lost money.

R: Are your finances currently OK?

G: OK.

R: If finances were OK, have you considered not making a comeback?

G: It's not enough to support my family for life, I like this line of work.

R: Did Juno Mak say he will take care of you for life?

G: No.

R: He supports your comeback?

G: He and many friends support, he sent me a sms today to support my comeback, he told me to 'add oil'.

R: Alex Fong said you did things for publicity?

G: He called me to explain that he said "publicity trailer" and not "publicity", Alex supports me and told me not to care about the negative news.

R: Alex denied he once dated you?

G: Yes there were rumors.

R: So did you date him?

G (sneers): No, if he said no then it's no, doesn't matter, it was in the past.

R: Has Juno chased you?

G (smiles sweetly): No, we're friends.

R: Temporarily not dating?

G: Yes temporarily. (Afraid of men?) No, this year is very important to me, work comes first, I haven't worked in a long time.

R: Have you considered changing to a sexy image?

G: No need to go this extreme, depends on the requirement of ads and movies.

Praised Cecilia for her courage
R: Do you support Cecilia to resume work?

G: Yes support, she said it very well. (Support what she said about Edison 'shedding crocodile tears'?) It's not appropriate to comment on this, she was very brave.

R: Support Edison to comeback?

Ah Gil shook her head and Mani pulled her away to end the interview. She was then interviewed by TV stations, she said she learned the most about the inspiration of life. When she visited Sichuan, she saw victims who were living in hardship but could still lived happily, she learned a lot from them.

Talked about Ah Sa and cried immediately
When she talked about Ah Sa, Ah Gil's eyes were full of tears, her nose was red and her mouth shook: "It was difficult for her to support Twins on her own, when I saw her very tired, I called to tell her I'm sorry, she said: "Silly! Don't say that." Our friendship is very deep, she has been very nice to me, I cannot let her down again." After she finished speaking, Ah Gil couldn't help crying, Mani immediately pulled her away to end the interview, afterwards accompanied by her assistant she went home.
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