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Trouble Continues for TVXQ Members

19 Nov 2009 23:30:41 GMT

It seems theres no end to a string of troubles facing TVXQ, especially the three members embroiled in litigation with their management company, SM Entertainment.

Korean Band FT Island Returns to Singapore in December

19 Nov 2009 19:28:20 GMT

South Korean rock group FT Island played to a full house during their first mini concert showcase on our little island in June this year.

Korea Invades Hollywood

19 Nov 2009 18:56:35 GMT

In the late 1990s, a Korean wave washed over Asia. From TV soap operas and movies to pop music, the region couldnt get enough of Korean culture and its goodlooking stars. But the wave never quite reached the American entertainment industry. At most, Hollywood embraced the remake of Korean films, including The Lake House and, more recently, The Uninvited.

More Than 400 Taiwanese Artistes on Tax Mans Wanted List

19 Nov 2009 18:47:22 GMT

Taiwanese tax authorities are coming down hard on celebrities as more than 400 artistes are being investigated for tax evasion this year.

Cecilia Cheung Previously Suffered Two Miscarriages

18 Nov 2009 19:55:35 GMT

It seems that rumours of Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheungs miscarriage were true after all.

Fans of Tomohisa Yamashita Placed Idol in Top Twitter Trending Topics

18 Nov 2009 19:45:52 GMT

Tonight international JPop fans united in celebrating Johnnys and Associates idol Tomohisa Yamashita 24 new single entitled, Loveless. Fans of the popular Yamashita are letting their fingers talk in Twitter to show their support for the singer actor model.

Miss Universe 3some Sex Scandal

18 Nov 2009 19:21:39 GMT

Cyberspace has erupted with talk of two Miss Universe contestants involved in a threesome with a fine arts photographer.

Sakai Noriko Goes Back to School

18 Nov 2009 19:13:06 GMT

Sakai Noriko 38 started to get her life back on track yesterday, ten days after she was found guilty on charges of drug possession and use and received a 3year suspended sentence.

Andy Lau Bars Wife Carol Chu from Going out

18 Nov 2009 00:45:40 GMT

Ever since their secret marriage was exposed in August, Hong Kong superstar Andy Laus wife, Carol Chu, has been laying low in a bid to stay out of the media glare.

Fan Steals Mail from Members of Girl Pop Group AKB48

17 Nov 2009 19:41:16 GMT

An obsessed fan stole about 200 items of mail from members of girl pop group AKB48 by registering false changes of address, say police.

Kim Bum Channels His Inner BoA?

17 Nov 2009 19:37:03 GMT

For Kim Bums latest movie, Emergency, Kim Bum was spotted with half a head full of cornrows which looks quite similar to something BoA sported earlier this year

Pop Superstars Introduce Global Chinese Golden Chart

17 Nov 2009 19:15:31 GMT

A starstudded news conference for the Global Chinese Golden Chart for mandarin pop music was held Monday in Beijing, the website People.com.cn reports.

Se7en Reveals Photo with Actress Girlfriend

17 Nov 2009 19:11:33 GMT

Singer Se7en expressed his affection for his actress girlfriend Park Hanbyul on Tuesday, posting a photograph the two took together on his personal website.

Sarah Geronimos Pop Princess Designs

17 Nov 2009 19:07:27 GMT

Fresh from her recordbreaking concert at the Araneta Coliseum, Sarah Geronimo continues to reach greater heights in her career.

Hyun Bin There is No Right Answer for Happiness

17 Nov 2009 18:59:01 GMT

Actor Hyun Bins long hair and baggy jacket do not make him look any different from what he looked like before. But the way he appears in the movie I Am Happy is anything but the same. The look in his eyes and his whole body say that he is a different person. His character definitely stands apart from his characters in the TV dramas My Name is Kim Samsoon and Worlds Within.

Tensions Heighten Between TVXQ and Agency

16 Nov 2009 19:27:50 GMT

The rift between three members of Korean boy band TVXQ and their agency SM Entertainment grew deeper last week as the singers failed to notify SM on whether they are willing to resume their activities in Korea next year as a fivemember group.

YamaP Is Hot Property

16 Nov 2009 19:21:38 GMT

Just how popular is Johnnys heartthrob Yamashita Tomohisa 24 right now? Well the media are making a lot of the fact that he already has another prime time drama scheduled for January, just two seasons after his latest headliner.

Boys Over Flowers Nominated for Asian TV Awards

16 Nov 2009 18:54:27 GMT

KBS2 TVs drama Boys Over Flowers and comedy show Gag Concert have been nominated for the 2009 Asian TV Awards, according to a press release on Monday.

Koreas Wonder Girls to Hit Shanghai

16 Nov 2009 02:36:28 GMT

Chinese fans will soon be able to see a live version of the charttopping hit single Nobody. The South Korean girl group Wonder Girls will hold their first ever Chinese concert at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on December 1, the local Daily News reported.

Netizens Inspect SS501s Predebut Photos

16 Nov 2009 01:14:39 GMT

Three members of Korean group SS501, Hyun Joong, Heo Youngsaeng and Kim Kyujong have become the next unfortunate victims of Korean netizens. The trio who were usually praised for their pretty boy looks, underwent the publics scrutiny for their predebut photos.

The Korean Pop Invasion

15 Nov 2009 19:40:15 GMT

It seems anything Korean or commonly known as the hallyu wave is in these days. From soap operas, restaurants to beauty products, Korean culture has won the Filipinos hearts. Who could forget Koreanovelas like the Endless Love series, Lovers in Paris, Full House and Stairway to Heaven?

2PM to Make Comeback on Public TV

12 Nov 2009 22:46:58 GMT

Korean idol group 2PM will make a comeback to public TV today through terrestrial broadcaster KBSs music show Music Bank, according to the groups agency on Friday.

Lee Byunghuns Acting Fee Dwarfs Industry Guideline

12 Nov 2009 18:45:11 GMT

Controversy is building over news that Korean actor Lee Byunghun is being paid W100 million per episode for appearing in the KBS drama Iris US1W1,158.

JYP Says Jaebeom Will Return to 2PM If Makes Comeback

11 Nov 2009 18:29:20 GMT

Park Jinyoung, founder and CEO of JYP Entertainment, said former 2PM leader Park Jaebeom will return to the group should he make a comeback.

Is Carina Lau Cheating on Tony Leung?

10 Nov 2009 18:19:40 GMT

Hong Kong celebrity couple Tony Leung and Carina Lau have been married for slightly more than a year and already there appears to be cracks in their marriage.

Noriko Sakai Sentenced to 18 Months over Drug Use

09 Nov 2009 19:02:01 GMT

Japanese actress and singer Noriko Sakai was sentenced to 18 months in jail, suspended for three years, for drug use, Tokyo District Court ruled on Monday.

Kim Bum Visits Japan for Fan Meeting

08 Nov 2009 19:08:42 GMT

Korean actor Kim Bum is in Japan this week for a fan meeting as well as to promote his first single album.

Jang Donggun and Ko Soyoung Have Been Dating for 2 Years

05 Nov 2009 18:46:17 GMT

Jang Donggun, a top movie star, and Koh Soyoung, have been dating for two years and may get married as soon as next month.

Law Suit May Lead to TVXQ Split

04 Nov 2009 18:41:03 GMT

The possibility of Koreas top idol group TVXQ disbanding is increasing, after their agency sent an apparent ultimatum to three of the fivemember boy band to return to the agency.

Kpop Hit with H1N1 Pandemic

03 Nov 2009 20:04:48 GMT

The swine flu pandemic has hit the world of Kpop as well. In September, Kim Hyunjoong of SS501 was the first among Kpop artists to contract the virus. In October, K.Will and Cho Kwon of 2AM also came down with the swine flu. This week, Jonghyun of SHINee and Noh Sihyun of Gavy NJ were also diagnosed with the disease.

Actor Takeshi Kaneshiro Heading to Hollywood?

02 Nov 2009 19:09:45 GMT

Actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, one of Asian cinemas biggest superstars, could soon be following in the footsteps of fellow Asian stars Rain, Jay Chou and Lee Byunghun and heading to Hollywood.

Haruna Ai Is Miss International Queen 2009

01 Nov 2009 19:02:29 GMT

The newly crowned Miss International Queen is from Japan and is proud as punch. Oh yes, he is. The last night of the annual pageant, held since 2005 in the Thai resort of Pattaya, saw 18 contestants from such countries as Thailand, China, the Philippines and the U.S. But for the first time the title went to a Japanese, in the form of popular talento Haruna Ai.

SHINees Music Video Mostwatched on Youtube

29 Oct 2009 19:33:49 GMT

Korean idol group SHINees music video for their new single Ring Ding Dong was the mostwatched video on Youtube this month, according to their agency on Friday.

TVXQ Members Determined to Stay Together

28 Oct 2009 20:03:38 GMT

The three TVXQ members Hero, Xiah and Micky who sued their agency to demand that their contracts be terminated, said that the courts decision applied to the remaining two members as well and that they would want to stay as one group.

Court Rules for 3 Renegade TVXQ Members

27 Oct 2009 19:08:13 GMT

The Seoul Central District Court gave a partial victory to three members of the fiveman boy band TVXQ in legal action taken to free themselves from their contract with SM Entertainment.

Aftermath of the Sakai Noriko Trial

26 Oct 2009 19:55:07 GMT

As someone who was molded into a starlet from her midteens and has lived her life in the media spotlight, Sakai Noriko 38 will always have to contend with preconceptions. Once considered one of the purer idols, the arrest of both her and her husband on drug charges has come as a major shock. The authorities no doubt see it both as a blow to their antidrugs efforts and also as a chance to send a strong message.

Super JuniorM, Jang Li Yin Meet Fans in Beijing

26 Oct 2009 19:46:09 GMT

Kpop idol group Super JuniorM and Chinese singer Jang Li Yin met with fans in Beijing to promote their new albums, according to their agency on Tuesday.

Wonder Girls Ready for More Challenges

25 Oct 2009 20:29:14 GMT

The Wonder Girls reappeared in Korea for their local fans with good news last Friday they ranked 76 in the Hot 100 of the Billboard chart.

F4 Members Reunite to Support Kim Joon

22 Oct 2009 19:25:07 GMT

Actors Lee Minho, Kim Bum and Ku Hyesun turned up at a theatre on Wednesday in support of their Boys Over Flowers costar Kim Joon who starred in a musical for the past three months.

fxs Opening at Beyonces Concert Cancelled

21 Oct 2009 19:41:36 GMT

Korean girl band fxs was unable to open for pop star Beyonces Seoul concert because it was called off at the last minute, according to their agency on Wednesday.

Kim Bum to Star as a Male Host in New Film Emergency

20 Oct 2009 19:40:40 GMT

Korean actor Kim Bum is set to star in new film Emergency as a male host, according to a press release on Tuesday.

Best Jeanist Kazuya Kamenashi, Kumi Koda Win Fourth

19 Oct 2009 23:30:06 GMT

The 26th annual Best Jeanist awards were presented on Sunday. For the fourth consecutive year, KATTUN member Kazuya Kamenashi and singer Kumi Koda were voted 1 in the public selection category.

Tokyo Intl Film Festival Opens With Ecology Theme

18 Oct 2009 20:23:06 GMT

The 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival opened Saturday with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama praising movies for playing a better role than politics in connecting people with people as well as with nature.

Kangin Shows up for Police Investigation

18 Oct 2009 19:54:46 GMT

Super Junior member Kangin showed up at a police station on Sunday midnight to receive investigation for drunk driving hitandrun.

fx to Appear on Beyonces Seoul Concert

15 Oct 2009 19:16:28 GMT

Rising teenage girl group fx will appear on the opening stage of pop star Beyonces Seoul concert.

Japan Porn Star Miyabi Indonesia Visit off Amid Pressure

14 Oct 2009 19:19:26 GMT

A Japanese porn star has cancelled a trip to predominantly Muslim Indonesia to act in a nonudity comedy after sparking outrage from religious groups, producers said Wednesday.

TVXQ Fails to Reach Agreement with Agency

13 Oct 2009 19:19:54 GMT

The three members of the boy band TVXQ who asked the court to suspend their contracts with their agency, SM Entertainment, have failed to reach an agreement with the agency.

Pop Queen Joey Yung Denies Being Gay

12 Oct 2009 20:01:15 GMT

Hong Kong pop queen Joey Yung remains unfazed about rumours of her having a gay relationship with her good friend Denise Ho.

Takuya Kimura Says Rain Costar Lee Byunghun Is Strict on Himself

11 Oct 2009 20:42:08 GMT

Japanese actor Kimura Takuya said his costar Lee Byunghun of I Come with the Rain is kind toward others but strict with himself.

Three Worldclass Actors Gather in S. Koreas Intl Film Festival

09 Oct 2009 19:50:13 GMT

Three worldclass actors from South Korea, Japan, and the United States on Friday greeted movie fans in South Korea, gathering in the southern port city to attend an international film festival.