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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.

Pusan Intl Film Festival Opens

08 Oct 2009 21:02:49 GMT

The Pusan International Film Festival PIFF, which South Korea praises as its largest international film event, opened Thursday, inviting toprank moviemakers and celebrities around the world.

AllStar Auction Raises 4.5 Million for Children

29 Sep 2009 19:48:05 GMT

Chinese entertainers gathered in Beijing on Monday for the annual Bazaar Charity Gala, which raised a record 31 million yuan US4.5 million for needy children.

Zhang Ziyi In Love as Always

28 Sep 2009 19:26:41 GMT

Zhang Ziyis romantic relationship with multimillionaire Vivi Nevo may have undergone twists and turns, but the latest photos of the lovebirds prove that love is continuing between the Chinese actress and her fianc.

Tomohisa Yamashitas First Solo Concerts

27 Sep 2009 19:32:41 GMT

Japanese pop group NEWS member Tomohisa Yamashita 24 has scheduled his first solo concerts, to be held at Yokohama Arena this November. Just before that, he will also release a new solo single, his first in more than three years.

Stardust Seeks to Sack Erika Sawajiri?

26 Sep 2009 19:58:59 GMT

Management agency Stardust Promotion is reportedly considering the dismissal of Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri 23 for breach of contract. Sawajiris conduct has long caused headaches for the company, and it seems that they have decided to finally put an end to it.

Korean Girl Groups to Get Together for a TV Show

24 Sep 2009 19:17:37 GMT

Koreas top six girl groups will get together to appear on an MBCTV entertainment program specially arranged to celebrate the coming Chuseok holiday Korean Thanksgiving Day, a news report said.

Wheesung Eyes U.S. Market with Darkchild

23 Sep 2009 19:45:06 GMT

Another popular Korean singer has gone off the reservation and into the North American pop market.

Fair Lady Costars Deny Dating Rumor

22 Sep 2009 19:30:33 GMT

The two Yoons of television series My Fair Lady namely Korean actress Yoon Eunhye and Korean actor Yoon Sanghyun have denied rumors that they are dating.

Korean Idol Group MBLAQ to Debut at Rains Concert

21 Sep 2009 19:53:14 GMT

Koreas new boy band MBLAQ will make their debut at Rains concert, according to their agency on Tuesday.

Bae Yongjun Hospitalized with Septicemia

20 Sep 2009 19:40:52 GMT

It has become belatedly known that top star Bae Yongjun had been hospitalized with septicemia.

Park Jinyoung Says 2PM Will Go as 6member Group

17 Sep 2009 20:12:22 GMT

Park Jinyoung, founder and CEO of 2PMs management agency JYP Entertainment JYPE, has announced the Korean boy band will resume its activities without its former leader Park Jaebeom as a sixmember group.

Asia Song Festival to Celebrate Its 6th Anniversary

17 Sep 2009 20:00:08 GMT

The 2009 Asia Song Festival concert will celebrate its 6th anniversary on Saturday with the performance of 14 popular singers and teams from nine different countries. The event will start at 6 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Sangamdong, western Seoul. Cosponsored by Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the song festival has become one of Asias biggest music festivals since its beginning in 2004.

Kang In of Super Junior Indicted for Assault

17 Sep 2009 19:35:09 GMT

Kangin real name Kim Youngwoon of the popular Korean boy band Super Junior has been indicted for having a fistfight at a bar.

Zhang Ziyis Fiance Seen Getting Cosy with British Socialite

16 Sep 2009 19:37:16 GMT

Zhang Ziyis fianc, Vivi Nevo, has been seen openly with another female companion, despite being engaged to the Chinese actress.

Police Say Kangin Not Involved in Assault Case

15 Sep 2009 19:13:14 GMT

Police have confirmed that Kangin, member of Korean boy band Super Junior, was not involved in an assault case last night and is currently only testifying as a witness of the incident.

Andy Lau Reveals Indecent Proposal by Malaysian Datuk

14 Sep 2009 19:39:36 GMT

Mafia threats arent the only reason why Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau decided to keep his relationship with longtime girlfriend, now wife, Carol Chu, a secret.

Super JuniorM Releases New Music Video Today

13 Sep 2009 20:07:48 GMT

Korean idol group Super JuniorM will release the music video to their new single Super Girl throughout Asia today, according to their agency.

South Korean Singer Lee Hyori Hits Beijing

10 Sep 2009 19:16:35 GMT

South Korean singeractress Lee Hyori gave a mini concert Wednesday at Beijing Science and Technology University, her third time performing in China.

The Downfall of A Rising Star Jaebeom

09 Sep 2009 19:35:02 GMT

Jaebeom, the leader of popular Korean boy band 2PM left both the group and the country after stirring up controversy with negative remarks he made about Korea.

TVXQ Idol UKnow Stars in Drama

08 Sep 2009 19:28:09 GMT

TVXQ leader UKnow is making his major small screen debut in tonights new MBC series Maenddange Heding. Although the world of television is not new to the Kpop idol, this is the first time he will be taking on the lead role in a prominent TV drama.

Korean Girl Groups Just Want to Have Fun and Profit

07 Sep 2009 23:15:58 GMT

Korean girl groups are young and leggy, their musics light and perky, and their dance moves are easy to learn. And there are enough of them to please even the pickiest fan.

2PMs Jaebeom Issues Apology

06 Sep 2009 20:28:20 GMT

2PM member Park Jaebeom issued an official apology yesterday over controversial remarks he made through his MySpace account four years ago when the 22yearold had been a singertrainee with Park Jinyoungs JYP Entertainment.

Carol Chu Artificially Inseminated

06 Sep 2009 19:58:38 GMT

Andy Laus wife, Carol Chu, is now pregnant after being artificially inseminated. Looks like Hong Kong actorsinger Andy Lau will be a father by next year.

Andy Lau Apologizes for Lying about Marriage

03 Sep 2009 19:17:39 GMT

Veteran Hong Kong actorsinger Andy Lau has apologized for lying about his marriage, saying he behaved inappropriately as a public figure.