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 [Archive]Ken Zhu (朱孝天) -part 2-, F4 member || Actor || Singer |
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 Nov 16 2006 10 11 AM
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Welcome to Ken Zhu thread version 2!
Part one can be found here     朱å?天 Chinese name: Zhu Xiao Tian/Chu Hsiao Ten English name: Ken Zhu/Ken Chu Cantonese name: Chu Hau Tin Nick Name: Xiao Gan Dong Tian Origin: Nanjing, China Birth Land: Taiwan Birth Date: 15 Jan 1979 Horoscope: Capricorn Language: Mandarin, English, Singlish, Cantonese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese Height: 180 centimeters/71 inches/5 feet 11 inches Weight: 72 kilograms/159 pounds (may vary) Vital Statistic: 36 . 31 . 38 (may vary) Religion: Buddhism Blood Group: AB Character: Easy going, not particular, Good-hearted, would not like to see any person to be hurt, amiable, everything can be discussed, strong logic has good principles, accepts new things, strong curiosity on things, dares to accept new challenges. Biggest Wish: Go on a world tour, back-pack style Hobbies: Swimming, diving and cooking Unforgettable Moment: His days in Singapore Expertise: Cooking, Photography Favorites: Food - Not picky but no beef Drink - Ice wine Body Part - Teeth and eyes Sports - Swimming and diving Music - Jazz, hip hop, drum and bass, ambient, 70's and 80's music Artistes - Beatles, Coldplay, Radiohead Musical Instruments - Guitar, Drums and Percussions Country - Taiwan, Singapore (wish to go Venice, Greece) Pets - Cats but basically any animal Clothes - Anything Comfortable Lifestyle - Eat and do nothing Dislikes: Dieting, perspiring and having no money Ideal Girl: Obedient, has her own style Dream Date: At a big restaurant in Singapore; with candlelights Was linked to: Rainie of 4 in love, Li bing bing, Cindy Wang, Wei Lun Hsu, Ken was working as a waiter in a small restaurant in Taiwan when he was discovered by Cai Zhi Ping, the creator of the boy band F4. He started in showbiz working as a part time as an assistant for some artists, then acting in several idol series successfully which pushed him to the center of the stage. He starred in the famous TV series Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II that swept Asia by storm and was the lead in the movies, Sky of Love (2003) and Tokyo Trial (2006). In January 2005, he released his most anticipated solo album, entitled On Ken's Time. He has released his cookbook called Mei Wei Guan Xi (Delicious Relations)on January 5, 2006. It was then released in China on July 4, 2006 and in Japan on November 25, 2006 in a Japanese version. Ken is now focusing on his solo acting career and has a huge fan base in Asia On February 24 and 25, 2007, he held his first solo concert in Japan, titled 2007 [I-KEN] 1st Concert at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A with an unplugged theme. More InformationAbout Him: Ken Chu (朱å?天, pinyin: ZhÅ« XiàotiÄ?n) was born in Taiwan on January 15, 1979 and raised in Singapore. A famous actor, singer, composer and a member of the popular Taiwanese boy band F4. The one time waiter and cook, Ken, starred in the famous TV series 'Meteor Garden' and its sequel 'Meteor Garden II' that swept Asia by storm. He has starred in the movies, 'Sky of Love' (2003) and 'Tokyo Trial' (2006). In January 2005, he released his most anticipated solo album, entitled 'On Ken's Time' and has released his cookbook/photobook called 'Darling!! Let's Cook Together' at the end of the same year. Ken speaks not only Mandarin, but also English, Cantonese, Singlish and a bit of Thai and Bahasa Indonesia. Ken started out as a waiter in a small restaurant in Taiwan. He also worked part time as an assistant for some artists. He was then discovered by Cai Zhi Ping, the creator of the boyband F4. Acting in several idol series successfully pushed him to the center of the stage. Ken is now focusing on his solo acting career and has a huge fan base in Asia. He also was selected by fans to be one of 2006's Top 100 Asian Hunks. Source: http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Ken_Chu Love Interests:
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Movies The Tokyo Trial - as Xiao Nan China 2006; Korea 2007 Sky of Love - as Wen Jia Hui Hong Kong 2003 TV dramas 2007 Wish To See You Here - as Ding Yu Hao / Ah Hao CTS 2006 Chu Liu Xiang - China as Chu Liu Xiang (post-production; mid 2007) 2004 City Of Sky - as Lu Bin Fei BS Channel, Japan 2006; ETTV, Taiwan 2006; Singapore 2007 2003 Love Storm - as Wan Bao Long CTS 2002 Meteor Garden II - as Xi Men CTS Sunflower - as Xiao Long CTS Hi! Working Girl - as Himself CTV Come To My Place - as Tian Jian CTV 2001 Marmalade Boy - as You CTS Meteor Rain - as Xi Men CTS Yamada Taro - as Ho Fu CTS Meteor Garden - as Xi Men CTS 2000 Ma La Xian Shi (Happy Campus) - as Jia Bao CTS Tsang Love Story Lueng Love Story Albums On Ken's Time - 2005 Soundtrack Love Storm - Inside of My Guitar 2003 With F4 F4's 360 Degrees - 2006 Can't Help Falling in Love - 2002 Fantasy 4ever - 2002 Meteor Rain - 2001 Books Mei Wei Guan Xi (Delicious Relations) - cookbook released: January 5, 2006 - Taiwan, July 4, 2006 - China, November 25, 2006 - Japan. With F4 F4@Tokyo - 2005 photobook Comic Man - The First Anniversary of F4 - 2002 photobook Meteor In Barcelona - 2002 photobook F4 Music Party - 2001 photobook Endorsements Qingdao Beer - 2002 Taiwan Acer Mobile Phones - 2000 Taiwan With F4 Pepsi - 2002~2005 Taiwan, Hong Kong, China YAMAHA - 2003 South East Asia S&K - 2002-2006 Taiwan, Hong Kong, China Asgard On-line Game - 2003 Taiwan Mingle Sneakers - 2002 Hong Kong Lenovo computer - 2002 China Lupiao Shampoo - 2002 China Chinesegamer On-line Game - 2001 Taiwan Siemens 2118 - 2001 Taiwan Concerts 2007 [I-KEN] 1st Concert February 24-25, 2007 Tokyo, Japan F4 Forever 4 - March 22-25, 2006 Hong Kong On Ken's Time Mini Concert - 2005 Hong Kong F4 Bangkok Fantasy - 2004 Thailand F4 Happy New Year 2004 - 2003 Philippines The Event (with Vanness and ASOS) - 2003 Philippines Fantasy F4ever Live Concert World Tour - 2002~2003 Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, China, U.S. F4 Music Party - 2001 Taiwan Trivia
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ASIANFATICS GALLERIES KEN ZHU||F4||Spicy Teacher||METEOR GARDEN||LOVE STORM||CITY OF SKY||Wish To See You Again Where You've Seen Him: Meteor Garden 1||ABCDEF4||Come To My Place||Meteor Garden 2||Marmalade Boy||Love Storm||City of Sky||The Legend of Chu Liu Xiang||Wish To See You Again PLS DO NOT REPOST EVERYTHING IN THE OLD THREAD. ALL REPOSTS WILL BE DELETED This post has been edited by ♥ lavender rain: May 15 2008 2 19 AM |
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Nov 17 2006 12 26 AM
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[Jap mag]20061101
  credits: simple of www.kenforever.com |
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Nov 17 2006 3 42 AM
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Special Note : To people who are reposting this translation, Please make sure to CREDIT ONLY honeybums of KCIFC Philippines http://s8.invisionfree.com/kcifc_ph/index.php for the translation & the original source of the article. No reposting to Chinese sites. Thanks for your cooperation.
Update from Mr. Chih's Blog: November 16, 2006 6:00 p.m. This morning I saw the messages you left for me, a lot of you mentioned that there is already a change in the weather and you're telling me to take care of my health. I am very sorry, I have a cold now. I am in Shanghai right now and its really very cold. Over at chihchat, someone mentioned if it is possible to have more promotions for Xiao Tian. For this Japan trip, the focal point is the promotion of the Ken's book. There will be a press conference, TV guestings and a lot of interviews. And since Xiao Tian hasn't been to Japan in a long time there would be the Fan meet with him. This post has been edited by xiaotian_rocks!: Nov 17 2006 3 42 AM |
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Nov 17 2006 7 51 AM
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Special Note : To people who are reposting this translation, Please make sure to CREDIT ONLY honeybums of KCIFC Philippines http://s8.invisionfree.com/kcifc_ph/index.php for the translation & the original source of the article. No reposting to Chinese sites. Thanks for your cooperation.
F4 is preparing to film new drama wishes to appear as itinerant entertainers, roles are going to be equal. Beijing Sina News November 16, 2006 Since the time of Meteor Garden up to today, F4 has never reunited in front of the big screen, however yesterday our reporter has learned that F4 is in the course of preparing for a new drama. In the beginning of next year they will gather together again. In the past, there is quite a difference in between their remunerations, but it’s getting close to each other at present. Each of them are said to be a “Millionaire Bachelors”. In the past they were ridiculed that, the value of their clothes were even incomparable to Da S’s expensive shoes. But then as the TV drama became so popular and wide spread across Asia, Yan Cheng Xu and Zhou Yu Min took a more favorable start with more invitations for drama and endorsements. Zhi Xiang Li, manager in charge of F4’s propaganda indicated, in the wake of the popularity of the four members becoming distinct, Zhu Xiao Tian has chosen to go for the profoundly wayward or perhaps the naughty and artful style. As to Wu Jian Hao, he has taken a more energetic image. Furthermore the company has unceasingly provided lots of inputs to propagate their popularity and exposures for the last two years, which currently came out with apparent progress. For example in the past, when some company looked for a spokesman, they would say “let’s take a look at all of them together” but now, for some active image they will directly say they want Vanness, for some artistic job they will look for Zhu Xiao Tian. Either in consideration of demand or reward, they are almost the same now. Their remunerations are all rank at 7-digits. Both Zhu Xiao Tian and Vanness Wu are as commercially attractive as Jerry Yan and Vic Zhou. Zhi Xiang Li revealed that next year F4 would film a drama and series of promotional ads for Taiwan Tourism Ambassadors. The project will also include series of concerts, fans meeting and a drama. Nowadays, four of them are of equal influences. This gave the management company a challenge. “ Right now, it is impossible for us to go back to the days of “Meteor Garden.” During those days the focus were on Yan Cheng Xu and Zhou Yu Min. Of course the fans for the others will not be convinced for this arrangement. We will consider every one when we work on our story. It may impose certain difficulties to make it more successful than “Meteor Garden”. We are still considering whether it would a single episode or a series drama. We just can’t let one play the lead and the others will just be decorations, by that time they should definitely play more or less the same shares in it!” Note: itinerant means traveling from place to place. thanks to weiwei, kinkima for helping me with the translations. |
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Nov 17 2006 10 36 PM
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it would be nice if it's a series, and they'd do just a rotational story. but not like say yes enterprise though. more like this episode its focused on jerry, the next one wil be ken, and so on, but they are still all interconnected. kinda like what they did in FRIENDS. it is definitely hard to give them equal roles with equal exposures. they did that in meteor garden 2 and it just made the characters so distant with each other because they were having their own lives apart from each other. but i'm sure it's gonna be a great project. i mean, they wouldn't agree to do it if 's not gonna be one. but like i said, i still hope they'd get rainie as planned and have cai yue xun direct them.
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Nov 17 2006 10 42 PM
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Special Note : To people who are reposting this translation, Please make sure to CREDIT ONLY melviken of KCIFC Philippines http://s8.invisionfree.com/kcifc_ph/index.php for the translation & the original source of the article. No reposting to Chinese sites. Thanks for your cooperation.
KEN'S JAPAN PROMO some friends in chichat are requesting that ken's japan meiweiguanxi be included in this nov. 25 trip. actually promoting this recipe book is one of the important events in ken's schedule , there will be presscon , tv programs , intervies and of course fan meeting for those who have waited long for ken.... |
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Nov 18 2006 7 23 AM
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wow! a new series from F4. Hoepfully it will be something mature and not the usual angie Chai stuff, the cuty-cuty type of drama. Eww! i hope no dancing, eww! it will be hard for me to imagine for Ken to do that. An action series or part for Ken would be nice as a prelude to chu liu xiang.
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Nov 18 2006 10 24 AM
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Zhu Xiao Tian is a truly dependable person, happy to help others. Hai Xia City Newspaper 11/18/2006 Zhu Xiao Tian’s massage gave Xiao Qiang news exposure, a lot of internet surfers ask if it is true or not. Yesterday, Xiao Qiang for the first time faced and explained this thing, she said: Zhu Xiao Tian is a dependable person and always ready to help others. When filming she would be very tired, his massage skills is really very good, I would just call him to go to my room and he would come to give me a massage, he would really make an effort. I would often cry out in a loud voice but its really very relaxing. Xiao Qiang explained that Zhu Xiao Tian not only gave her a massage but he has helped others staff as well. Note: Only translated Ken parts. |
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Nov 19 2006 10 05 AM
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Special Note : To people who are reposting this translation, Please make sure to CREDIT ONLY melviken of KCIFC Philippines http://z8.invisionfree.com/kcifc_ph/index.php for the translation & the original source of the article. No reposting to Chinese sites. Thanks for your cooperation.
xiaoqiang on KEN CHU some reporters ask xiaoqiang about the news earlier tha KEN CHU often massaged her during filming . she said: Ken didn't only massage me , many people in the crew have the same treatment . his massage style is very hard , you will feel the pain . in real life , KEN is a VERY CHULIUXIANG personality...." source: benbao |
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Nov 19 2006 11 40 AM
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just want to share this article:
There is a real joke．When some guys were talking heatedly about “F4”in the living room, the father came in and interrupted: “Which is more powerful, F-4 or F-16?” The boys burst into laughter．Obviously, the father took F4 for a type of fighter plane．He didn’t know that F4 is a pop group extremely popular among young people these two years． v` lV Fk l "H0m ebl"j(O]6Z+]Then what does the “F” in F4 stand for? Fever or fortune? It is certainly not “failure” for sure! We look at the success and appeal of these 4 stars from the popular drama Meteor Garden 《流星花園》，who took the island by storm during their brief visit here．For sure, they look good．Each of them being 1．80 meters tall, they are all very popular throughout the world． Xn)a*z+gT :M;~ n/X!|#n+v/@C(K!}ca M朱孝天Ken Chu - 天籟‧孝天的聲音 Ken's voice - voice from heavenBut what exactly is the appeal of these 4 young guys? Nobody can tell．Maybe some of young students are just following the fashion．Then why is Meteor Garden stopped from being shown on TV in China? Well, some young people just could not agree．In fact, students are not too young to tell black from white．And they must be clear that every coin has two sides．While they find interest in F4, they must be clear what bad that drama will do us． credit to www.kenforever.com |
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Nov 21 2006 10 42 AM
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Mr. Chih talks about Xiao Tian: Everyone who knows Xiao Tian will understand that he is a person who always cares for others. Ever since F4’s first public appearance, he always showed consideration for the other three members and he is like their Mama. For the hard working staff and colleagues he would bring snacks for everyone to share. Our Xiao Tian is the kind of person who would do gentle acts. He believes that everyone can work together in a harmonious manner. I really don’t understand how other people can think too much. During filming a lot of individuals compose a work unit, there are a lot of times when the promotions would come from all directions, we must be careful about who we talk about bearing in mind if it would be disadvantageous to others or if that other person is willing to be used in whatever way for promotions. |
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Nov 21 2006 11 09 AM
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Source: http://ent.sina. com.cn Xin Jing Bao
Date: November 18, 2006 20:50 After boy band Little Tigers¡¨ dismissed in 1991, various types of boy bands emerged in the oriental region. Nevertheless, they were seldom able to make a furor throughout China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Asia at the same time. Not until the rises of F4 had boy bands become the focus of entertainment world again. There are many differences in between the Little Tigers and F4 on their success. The most important difference is F4's popularity was propagated by idol drama. However, they still have a common factor. That is, both bands got an aggressive lady back on them. For the Little Tigers, that's Miao Xiu Li, whereas, for F4, that's Chai Zhi Ping. At the beginning, F4 could only buy cheap clothes Yan Cheng Xu, it was a coincident that Chai Zhi Ping saw his photo; Zhou Yu Min, who came with a friend for audition; Chu Xiao Tian  , a waiter worked in a BBQ restaurant; Wu Jian Hao, who ran into Chai's colleague. These four handsome sunny boys were recruited by Chai Zhi Ping for her Meteor Garden¡¨ TV series in February 2001. Later on, they began having the same name as they had in this drama, F4 (Flower boys). At first during filming, Chai Zhi Ping did not intend to group them into boy band. At that time, all of them were not wealthy.Chai Zhi Ping said, I remembered the first time I brought them to shop clothes. We did not have enough budgets so we can only buy cheap clothes. I urge them to do their best. If they become famous, they may have a chance to make records or even have world tour concerts.Mainland China and Taiwan, both regions were obsessed with F4 The success of Meteor Garden rewards them with rocket flame. Both Chai Zhi Ping and F4 were so excited. Meteor Garden broadcast in 2001, when internet was well developed. Fans from Mainland China downloaded the drama through various means. They witnessed F4's success with the Taiwanese at the same time. During those years, many fans who like F4 said, other than interested in their handsome appearance, more importantly, this drama fulfill their dreams and fantasy.[/size] [size=3]Meteor Garden got Part II Chai Zhi Ping realized the powerful influence of drama on boy bands. She decided to invest in Meteor Garden II¡¨ in April 2002. Since part I were so popular, Part II could even invited famous filmmaker Hou Xiao Xian to be the producer. Unfortunately after filming started, they encountered many problems, like changing directors for 3 times, Da S tried to resign from it. All these brought along with the rapid success of F4. They had to run for all kinds of commercial events between China and Taiwan, shooting numerous advertisements. Although F4 did not have long-term training like the Little Tigers, they were born in an open-minded decade. This further proves an old saying, the most important factor for the success of Chinese boy band is a matter of right timing. After Meteor Garden broadcast, F4 started have conflicts with Chai Zhi Ping's agency company due to disagreements on commission distribution. Their conflicts broaden as number of fans increased and got worst at the end of filming Meteor Garden II. Appeared mature yet innocent Yan Cheng Xu complained Chai Zhi Ping as the Vampire¡¨ on couple press conferences. Chai also geared her effort on Comic boys¨. Even-though both parties tried their best to liaison and compromise, F4's contract ended up being transferred to Fu Long under Yao Yi Jun on January 2003. This marked the beginning of their individual ventures. The situation for F4 is better than a dying skinny camel March 8, 2003, many presses reported that it was the last event F4 showed up together on the Pepsi Stars Charity Concert¨ held at Hong Kong Coliseum. July 2005, F4 were surprisingly found not set apart when they once again appeared together in Japan and announced the opening of their official Japanese Fan Club. Their situation is described as much better than a dying skinny camel¨. March 22nd to 25th , 2006, the four held 4 concerts in Hong Kong which still made a fruitful return. Will F4 be reunited? The key factor rests on their solo development. Currently they all accomplished certainly success individually. Notwithstanding this, they can always come back like many other foreign rock bands tens of years later. As long as they are still in fans' hearts  , they will always be here in the entertainment world.translate by weiwei credit:kenforever Unfortunately for F4 fans, Ken has left the boy band in 2004 and formed a new group of six called “Ken Zhu and the Free Birds” which includes a girl as the cello player. Despite the exit, loyal fans of Ken are here to stay! ---Wait, I think this is wrong... F4 never really disbanded. In all of the 4 member's recent interviews, they never declared that F4 is no longer a group. They just always claimed that for now they are doing solo projects... so that they could improve on their own. F4 is still a group... they've always been brothers... a family! This post has been edited by mani_nipa: Nov 21 2006 10 59 AM |
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Nov 21 2006 11 19 AM
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4th Guangzhou Univ. Fil Ferstival Survey
PLEASE VOTE FOR KEN His name is 5th to the last . Zhu Xiao Tian (Dong Jing Shen Pan) Then click the button to the left. Link: http://gd.ent.sina.com.cn/news/2006-11-20/2980043.html ============ KEN'S FLIGHT DETAILS ON 25 NOVEMBER 2006 11/23 BR2198 055 -1255 Please remember to bring your lightboards , name of board in the banner. There is no autograph session for the cookbook. Please be punctual for the Fan meeting on 11/25 Credits: simple of www.kenforever.com |
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Nov 23 2006 9 03 AM
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Mr. Chih's Blog November 22 , 2006 This time I can't accompany Xiao Tian to go to Japan , recently I learned some appointments but don't you worry , I have already arrange an experience person to accompany him. Furthermore , we have a management company in Japan and we also have working personnel assist Xiao Tian's packed itinerary .There will be video taping of TV program adding to that are various interviews to make him busy . Furthermore , there will be your fan meeting with him I believe this is the part that you're looking forward to , I hope that you can have a happy and cheerful evening with him. |
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