Asianbite

Super Juniors Yesung Enlists in the Army

07 May 2013 05:07:34 GMT

Super Junior member Yesung began his mandatory military duty yesterday with four weeks of basic training at a base in Jeonju, North Jeolla. No official event to announce the enlistment was scheduled as Yesung had expressed his will to keep it quiet, saying it is not just him who fulfills military duty.ltbr gt

Fan Bingbing Films XMen Days of Future Past in Montreal

06 May 2013 05:20:42 GMT

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is aspiring to break into the international scene by taking on a role in the latest XMen movie.ltbr gt

Korean Actress Lee Dahae Admits to Plastic Surgery

05 May 2013 06:03:48 GMT

11 years after her debut, Korean actress Lee Dahae finally admitted on a variety program that she has gone under the knife before she joined the industry.ltbr gt

Taiwanese Actor Roy Qius Nude Photo Goes Viral

02 May 2013 05:15:28 GMT

Following the controversial breakup between Roy Qiu and his exgirlfriend Tiffany Tang, the Taiwanese actor is back in the spotlight after his nude photo went viral on the internet recently.ltbr gt

Zhao Weis Movie So Young Breaks Record

01 May 2013 07:16:17 GMT

It must have felt like Christmas to actressturneddirector, Zhao Wei, as her directorial debut So Young which stars pop singeractor Han Geng was successful in breaking Lost in Thailand opening day record.ltbr gt

Netizens Rage About Actress in Miss Korea Pageant

27 Apr 2013 04:56:33 GMT

A debate is brewing over whether a television actress can compete in a national beauty pageant.ltbr gt

Miss Korea 2013 Contestants Look The Same

26 Apr 2013 05:16:50 GMT

The growing Korean obsession with plastic surgery has come under the media spotlight recently after pictures of remarkably similar Miss Korea 2013 contestants went viral online.ltbr gt

Fan Bingbing Tops Forbes China Celebrity 100 List

25 Apr 2013 05:43:49 GMT

Fan Bingbing replaced Jay Chou to come in first on Forbes China Celebirty 100 list this year. Released on Tuesday, the China Celebrity 100 is an annual list which ranks the influence of Chinese celebrities based on factors such as income, search engine hits as well as exposure on newspapers, magazines and television.ltbr gt

1942 Named Best Film at 2013 Beijing Film Festival

24 Apr 2013 05:33:50 GMT

The 3rd Beijing International Film Festival has drawn to a close with the Chinese film Back to 1942 claiming the Best Feature Film prize.ltbr gt

Psy Nominated for 6 Billboard Music Awards

23 Apr 2013 05:52:48 GMT

Korean pop star Psy has been nominated to contend in six categories of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.ltbr gt

Lynn Xiong Recovers from Breakup with Aaron Kwok in Korea

22 Apr 2013 05:19:11 GMT

Lynn Xiong reportedly went to Korea alone to recover from her recent breakup with longtime boyfriend Aaron Kwok.ltbr gt

Psys Ungentlemanly Behavior in Gentleman Stirs Controversy

21 Apr 2013 04:40:54 GMT

Global star Psys ungentlemanly behavior in his Gentleman music video is sparking controversy over its possible influence on the public.ltbr gt

Hong Kong Singer Sita Chan, 26, Killed in Car Crash

18 Apr 2013 05:24:02 GMT

Hong Kong singer Sita Chan, 26, was killed in a car crash in Yau Ma Tei early Wednesday morning.ltbr gt

Tony Ahn Is Now Dating Hyeri of Girls Day

17 Apr 2013 05:19:54 GMT

Tony Ahn, former member of H.O.T, is dating Hyeri of Girls Day.ltbr gt

Kim Jaejoong Scolds Rude Stalker Fans via Twitter

16 Apr 2013 04:01:31 GMT

Kim Jaejoong of boy band JYJ expressed his discomfort over some overzealous, borderline stalker fans, commonly known as sasaeng fans, who have little respect for others save for the celebrities they like.ltbr gt

Psys Gentleman Video Smashes YouTube Records

15 Apr 2013 05:19:09 GMT

Gangnam Style star Psys new music video had received more than 50 million views on YouTube by Monday, rewriting the videosharing sites records for singleday hits.ltbr gt

Police Thriller Cold War Heats Up 2013 Hong Kong Film Awards

14 Apr 2013 05:00:21 GMT

Police action thriller Cold War swept the Hong Kong Film Awards on Saturday, carrying off nine prizes including the best actor gong for veteran star Tony Leung Kafai.ltbr gt

Rape Suspect Ko Youngwook to Wear Ankle Monitor

11 Apr 2013 05:20:59 GMT

Ko Youngwook, 37, a former member of the 1990s pop band Roora indicted for sexually assaulting several teenage girls, became the first celebrity ordered to wear an electronic anklet tracking device, which is compulsory for serious sex offenders.ltbr gt

Psy to Endorse Chinese Apparel Brand Vancl

10 Apr 2013 05:38:20 GMT

Gangnam Style singer Psy has signed his first endorsement deal in China.ltbr gt

Wonder Girls Member Sunye to Return Next Year

09 Apr 2013 05:00:09 GMT

Wonder Girls member Sunye will likely resume her entertainer career late next year, according to her uncle. She will make a comeback as a Wonder Girl, he said on Saturday.ltbr gt

Han Geng Suffers Injuries During Diving Program

08 Apr 2013 04:55:00 GMT

Chinese singeractor Han Geng has been practising hard for the diving competition on Jiangsu TVs High Dive Stars in Danger program, sustaining multiple injuries in the process.ltbr gt

S.H.E. Concert Sold Out Fans Angry

07 Apr 2013 05:36:43 GMT

Tickets of Taiwanese girl group S.H.Es fourth concert tour, Together Forever have already sold out, but triggered criticism from fans that were unable to purchase any.ltbr gt

Wonder Girls Sun Announces Shes 3 Months Pregnant

06 Apr 2013 06:19:59 GMT

Earlier this year, Wonder Girls member Sun became the first Kpop idol in the current generation of stars to get married. Now she is pregnant.ltbr gt

Kpop Boy Group SHINee in Plagiarism Scandal

02 Apr 2013 08:17:41 GMT

The latest hit song by boy group SHINee has become mired in a scandal over alleged plagiarism. The allegation surfaced on YouTube, where a video compares SHINees Dream Girl with the 2003 song Vuelve by Mexican singer Luis Miguel.ltbr gt

Na Ying Questions Zhang Ziyis Credibility as Singing Mentor

01 Apr 2013 04:58:09 GMT

Chinese songbird Na Ying has been reappointed as a judge for the second season of popular reality singing competition The Voice of China. At a recent event, the singer criticized Zhang Ziyi, who is currently on the judging panel of The XFactor Chinas Strongest Voice, for her lack of credibility as a singing mentor.ltbr gt

Psy Nominated for Times 2013 Person of the Year

31 Mar 2013 05:24:56 GMT

World star Psy has been nominated as one of 153 candidates for Time Magazines 2013 Person of the Year on the magazines online edition.ltbr gt

Prosecutors Argues for Jail Term in Ko Youngwook Case

28 Mar 2013 05:13:01 GMT

The Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office asked a court to require former Korean singer Ko Youngwook to serve a sevenyear jail term and to wear a tracking anklet, according to local media reports yesterday.ltbr gt

Karas Goo Hara and B2STs Yong Jun Hyung Break Up

27 Mar 2013 07:49:46 GMT

Karas Goo Hara and B2STs Yong Jun Hyung are not an item anymore.ltbr gt

Is Kim Jae Joong Gay

26 Mar 2013 05:08:26 GMT

Korean gay artiste Hong Suk Chun was spotted at Kim Jae Joongs concert in Hong Kong two days ago, giving rise to speculations about the pairs relationship.ltbr gt

Han Geng Wins Kids Choice Awards Favorite Asian Act

25 Mar 2013 05:08:40 GMT

Chinese star Han Geng, former member of Kpop boy band Super Junior, won the Favorite Asian Act award at Nickelodeons 26th Kids Choice Awards.ltbr gt

Jang Keun Suk Involved in Car Crash

24 Mar 2013 06:05:17 GMT

Actor Jang Keunsuk drove into a bus on the Incheon Expressway on Thursday, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency said yesterday.ltbr gt

Psy to Change Title of Assarabia to Avoid Offending Arabs

21 Mar 2013 06:08:36 GMT

Psy announced he would change the title and lyrics of his potential Gangnam Style followup Assarabia over concerns it could offend Arabs.ltbr gt

Michelle Yeoh Confirms Wedding Plans

20 Mar 2013 04:55:22 GMT

Its a double dose of good news for international action star Michelle Yeoh. After receiving the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the 7th Asian Film Awards ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday night, Michelle made her victory taste even sweeter and announced that she will be tying the knot with FIA Chairman Jean Todt this year, after eight years of courtship.ltbr gt

Chinese Film Wins Best Picture at 2013 Asian Film Awards

19 Mar 2013 06:14:18 GMT

A Chinese drama that touches on sensitive topics including police corruption won the best picture at the Asian Film Awards Monday, while Japans Takeshi Kitano scooped the best director gong.ltbr gt

Fan Bing Bing to Appear in New XMen Film

18 Mar 2013 04:53:02 GMT

Chinese actress Fan Bing Bings management recently confirmed that discussions are underway for the actress to join the cast of the new XMen film XMen Days of Future Past, reported Chinese media.ltbr gt

Identity of Victim in Park Si Hoos Rape Case Exposed

17 Mar 2013 04:32:27 GMT

Photos of the alleged victim in Korean actor Park Si Hoos rape case have reportedly been exposed online while investigations are still ongoing.ltbr gt

Daniel of Kpop Group DMTN Admits to Selling Marijuana

14 Mar 2013 04:48:36 GMT

Daniel of Korean boy band DMTN has admitted that he sold marijuana to his acquaintances from September to December last year.ltbr gt

Korean Celebrities Charged with Propofol Abuse

13 Mar 2013 05:51:31 GMT

Korean prosecutors on Wednesday formally charged four female celebrities, Park Siyeon, Jang Miinae, Lee Seungyeun and Hyun Young, with abusing propofol, a drug widely used as an anesthetic during surgery, reported Korean media.ltbr gt

Kim Taehee Confirms She Is Still with Rain

12 Mar 2013 06:06:06 GMT

Kim Taehee has officially admitted she is in a relationship with superstar Rain, who is currently serving the mandatory military service. Their romance was first reported in early January.ltbr gt

Se7en to Start His Military Service on March 19

11 Mar 2013 04:53:10 GMT

Se7ens DDay is March 19. The singer, whose real name is Choi Dongwook, said on Saturday that thats the day hell be starting his military service.ltbr gt

Psy to Release New Single in April

10 Mar 2013 07:59:18 GMT

Will Psy be able to make the world tumble once again as he did with Gangnam Style? He will stage a comeback with a new single on April 13 through his official YouTube channel.ltbr gt

10yearold Fan Buys RMB 100,000 Car for Show Luo

07 Mar 2013 04:37:51 GMT

A 10yearold fan from China bought a car for her idol Show Luo and threatened to smash the car if he refuses to accept it.ltbr gt

New Iron Man 3 Trailer Shows Chinese Elements

06 Mar 2013 04:07:13 GMT

The producers of the upcoming superhero movie Iron Man 3 have released a new trailer with scenes highlighting Chinese cast members Wang Xueqi and Fan Bingbing.ltbr gt

China Has Its Own Golden Raspberry Awards

05 Mar 2013 03:53:01 GMT

Its always hard to accept criticism, especially when one is facing the public. For the Golden Raspberry Awards in the US, it took 16 years to have an award winner attend the ceremony. So, by that standard, Chinese film critic Cheng Qingsong and his Golden Broom Awards are doing much better. At only its 4th award ceremony, held Sunday in Beijing, two recipients showed up.ltbr gt

Alleged Rape Victim Suspected of Framing Park Si Hoo

04 Mar 2013 03:58:36 GMT

More complications arose from the sexual assault case involving Korean actor Park Si Hoo after a chain of text exchanges between alleged rape victim A and her friend B came to light. The discrepancy between her statement and the text messages incited widespread discussion and the police commented that they do not rule out the possibility of foul play.ltbr gt

Rape Suspect Park Sihoo Sent Home After Interrogation

03 Mar 2013 06:31:09 GMT

Korean actor Park Sihoo returned home after nearly 10 hours of questioning by police on Friday over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 24year old aspiring actress last month.ltbr gt

Sooyoung and Jung Kyoungho Are Not Dating

28 Feb 2013 04:54:33 GMT

SM again denied yesterday that Sooyoung of Girls Generation was seeing actor Jung Kyoungho.ltbr gt

Rape Victims Drug Test Shows Negative in Park Sihoo Case

27 Feb 2013 04:39:05 GMT

A sexual assault case implicating popular Korean actor Park Sihoo took another turn yesterday as the outcome of a drug test of the alleged victim was negative, counter to her claim that Park drugged and then raped her.ltbr gt

Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing Gather at Oscar Afterparty

26 Feb 2013 04:20:00 GMT

Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing, two Alist Chinese actresses, jointly enhanced the Chinese presence at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held on Sunday, February 24 at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.ltbr gt

Chinese Actress Fan Bingbing Walks Oscars Red Carpet

25 Feb 2013 04:09:51 GMT

Although no Chineseconnected movies were nominated for this years Academy Awards, film lovers in China were awaiting the 85th edition of the glitzy Hollywood gala with enthusiasm.ltbr gt