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Analysis of TVB’s ‘Parties’ and ‘Cliques’: Real-life <<Beyond the Realm of Conscience>>? -- Part 2 (FINAL)
Mar 19 2010
Analysis of TVB’s ‘Parties’ and ‘Cliques’: Real-life <<Beyond the Realm of Conscience>>?
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: Sina News
http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2010-03-17/231817232020s.shtml
Translation: llwy12@ http://asianfanatics.net
[u]Tsang Party vs Leung Party: Won’t Concede to Each Other[/u]
Between Catherine Tsang and Tommy Leung, all this time, they refuse to concede to each other. Back in the days, at the height of the “Tsang/Leung Competition”, Catherine forced out Tommy’s wife Siu Siu Ming, which solidified his desire to stand in opposition to Catherine. Subsequently, Siu Siu Ming’s “favorite” – Louis Koo – also left TVB. Not too long after, Catherine also forced out ‘golden’ producer Gary Tang Duk Hei, which resulted in the demise of popular series such as <<Healing Hands>>. In this particular battle, the Leung Party was defeated.
Every year’s anniversary gala is the event where the ‘competition’ between all the Parties is the most intense – for years, the Tsang and Leung Parties have battled each other for the awards.
In 2001, the TV King award went to Leung’s party [Louis Koo], however the TV Queen award could not be fairly settled between the parties, so it eventually went to Liza Wang.
In 2002, the Tsang Party sacrificed Ada Choi in order to guarantee that Charmaine Sheh would get into Top 5, so the Leung Party had no choice but to sacrifice Jessica Hsuan, however the results were opposite of what was expected [Flora Chan became TV Queen].
In 2003, with the hit series <<Square Pegs>> favored to ‘bag’ the major awards, which would mean a victory for the Leung ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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T-ara's company has recently announced that after the $1 Million CF deal in Japan, T-ara will follow in their male counterpart's road as they will debut in Japan this May.
A press conference was held on the 17th. During this press conference, T-ara's Eunjung, Soyeon and Hyomin revealed an interesting detail prior to their debut in T-ara, they were offered to be in Japanese companies before. Hyomin revealed that Japan's super group AVEX has offered her a contract to debut in Japan as an actress and singer. She turned it down as she was only in Highschool and the fact that she was afraid of adapting to a foreign culture and that she had to learn a whole new language in such short notice.
Soyeon was also still in high school when she was offered by another big company, this time a worldwide company, Sony BMG records. The head of Sony BMG showed great interest in Soyeon's talent prior to her debut in T-ara. But since she was still in high school, Soyeon bravely turned down the offer to finish her studies. Furthermore, Soyeon's grandmother was in shock and had a strong disapproval with Soyeon's supposed to be debut in Japan.
Lastly leader Eunjung explained her experience with almost debuting in Japan saying, "I already had offers from companies before, too. I got the offer after I was chosen in a joint collaboration between Japan and Korea. I went to acting workshops for it. But in the end it was only shown in Japan with minimal screenings. I decided after that, I don't only want to be a singer, i want to be an actress also!"**
Cr: Newsen
Translation: *YANiPOPO* @ (article cut to save bandwidth)
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DBSK's leader Uknow Yunho will appear as the only Asian singer for Michael Jackson's 1 Year Anniversary Memorial Concert in England.
It's been reported on the 19th that Uknow Yunho will attend as the only Asian singer for Michael Jackson's 1 year anniversary memorial concert to be held at London, England's Wembley Stadium on June 8.
DBSK's leader Uknow Yunho will appear as the only Asian singer for Michael Jackson's 1 Year Anniversary Memorial Concert in England.
It's been reported on the 19th that Uknow Yunho will attend as the only Asian singer for Michael Jakcson's 1 year anniversary memorial concert to be held at London, England's Wembley Stadium on June 8.
Mark Bush, an official/staff for Michael Jakcson's concert in England revealed that "while looking over world artists for this concert, the production staff who looked at Uknow Yunho's promotion information/data and practice/rehearsals praised Uknow Yunho's exceptional skills," and recommended and invited him as a suitable artist for this concert.
Older brother and part of the famous Jackson 5, Jermaine Jackson will appear at Michael Jackson's 1 year anniversary memorial concert at Wembley Stadium which can accommodate 80,000 people. It (London concert) is expected to air on T.V. around the world this June (Mark Bush mentioned June 25 as the airing date in Entertainment Weekly exclusive).
Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Prince, and Santana have been confirmed. Pop stars such as Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, and Black Eyed Peas' will i.am. will gather in one place to highlight Michael Jackson's musical life.
In the meantime, before the London concert, Uknow Yunho will appear this coming 27 and 28th at Seoul Yongsan War Memorial for Michael Jackson's Korean tribute concert.
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The photoshoot of a upcoming 4-member girlgroup SISTAR catches the attention of many.
Ahead of their debut in April, SISTAR makes their first appearance in a photoshoot in fashion magazine Ceci. They are another group after MBLAQ who made their first appearance through a photoshoot before their official debut.
Already the curiosity for the new group is strong before their official debut. And a preview given by music industry experts is ‘An upcoming capable 4-member girlgroup’.
A staff said, “In the photos, the SISTAR members does the concept of hiphop and street fashion. The photoshoot was done to show the charms of this newcomer group.”
It is known that the girl has finished recording for their debut single album, they will show their vocals and dance capabilities through their debut.
Their company StarShip Entertainment said, “SISTAR will be the style icons for young people in their teens and 20s with a new culture code with their unique music, choreography and fashion etc.”
S:Newse + kbites
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Coming back as ‘Black Soshi’ So Nyeo Shi Dae is currently up dominating various music charts at the #1 spot with the title song ‘Run Devil Run’ for their 2nd repackaged album.
After the song is first revealed on 17th March, it is currently up #1 on Bugs, Dosirak, Soribada, Melon music charts. It is expected it will be another fever after their previous hit ‘Oh!’.
After the overwhelming response the girls’ comeback after their transformation as ‘Black Soshi’, the girls will have their first performance of ‘Run Devil Run’ on KBS Music Bank today on 19th March.
Meanwhile, ‘Run Devil Run’ is a synth pop song, lyrics talk about the warning and sending away of the bad guys.
The repackaged album will be released on 22nd March both online and offline.
S:Newsen + kbites
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I67NII5bIWc&feature=player_embedded[/media]
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Taeyeon “Plastic Surgery? My Mom Will Be Upset!”
Mar 19 2010
“I did not have plastic surgery. If my mom hears these stories, my mom’s heart will ache!”
SNSD’s Taeyeon showed her feelings about the false accusations of netizens of her having plastic surgery. Taeyeon mentioned this on her radio show, MBC Radio FM4U’s “Taeyeon’s Best Friend (Chinhan Chingu)”.
While discussing about plastic surgery with her guest, Taeyeon added, “I’ve gotten some misunderstandings relating to this topic as well. ‘She fixed her eyes…she fixed her nose… etc…’ Everyone, I didn’t have plastic surgery! I didn’t fix my nose or eyes. My mom will be very sad if these stories are going around about her daughter that she gave birth to with her own strength…” and showed her sadness about the suspicions going around.
This remark that Taeyeon made seems as though she was expressing her distress about pictures going around the internet comparing her past and current image.
On the other side, SNSD will release their repackage album ‘Run Devil Run’ on March 22nd with their new sexy look.
* Credit: SportsSeoul
* Translation: typicalharu@SSF
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Newcomer boyband ZE:A’s 2nd single jacket photos revealed has garnered much attention from fans and netizens.
ZE:A’s company released a jacket photo for the group’s upcoming 2nd single on their official fancafe on 19th March.
In the photos, the ZE:A members were seen in mohican hairstyles having undergone a transformation from the image they had when they debut with a more masculine image.
Star Empire said, “They will be releasing their 2nd single on 25th March. We hope everyone will give support to their more matured and masculine image.”
A teaser video will also be release soon.
source: kbites
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It has been known that there was a broadcast accident in the display of the subtitle on KBS Music Bank K Chart results.
During the show on 19th March, KARA and T-ara were featured as the 2 contestants for the #1 spot on K Chart. Epik High was also contestant for K Chart but as they were not present, a photo for them was used when revealing the winner.
And when the scores were revealed, it showed that T-ara had the highest score and should be #1. But MC Song JoongKi and Seo HyoRim said, “There is a mistake in the subtitles.” and gave the trophy to KARA.
After the show, fans had raised their unhappy about the broadcast accident on the show. Even the officials watching the show was confused. The singers on stage when the winner was announced also seemed confused.
With that, the production crew told Newsen in a phone interview after the show, “There has been a mistake where T-ara and KARA’s position was switched. But it is correct that KARA won #1.”
S:Newsen + kbites
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KAT-TUN Kamenashi Nude in Shaver CM!
Mar 19 2010
KAT-TUN member Kazuya Kamenashi (亀梨和也) was assigned as the spokesman of Panasonic shaver brand "Rum Dash" and appeared in the campaign press conference on March 16th.
Kamenashi showed up in suits and talked about the new CM of the product which will be aired from April 1st, in which Kamenashi is taking a shower with upper body undressed, and then takes a shave. With water dripping down his body, he shows a sexy charm in the CM.
According to Kamenashi, he was quite nervous at the beginning, "It's my first experience of nude CM shooting and with large quantity of water in the bathtub. And we spent a lot of time shooting the scene of shaving." he seemed satisfied, "They made me good-looking on the CM. It's good to take clothes off."
Kamenashi has his own experience in beauty treatment as well. In addition to shaving, he will use humidifier after the shower to keep moisture. "I like everything about beauty, so I am using a humidifier. That's amazing! I will turn it on in the dress room, after the shower before I put up lotion, or before the makeup for work."
"Dash Rum" is produced with the concept "shaving while showering". And on the survey result that indicated more and more young men use safe razor for shaving, Kamenashi said: "I used to shave at the wash basin, and I didn't know we can use an electric shaver while showering." also, about the colorful design of the product, "It changed the image of shaving. I used white one in the CM and it looked cool! It's quite rare to use a red shaver, isn't it?" Kamenashi spoke highly of the product.
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Arashi (嵐) member Sho Sakuari (櫻井翔) will star in the new CM of Mitsuya Cider (三ツ矢サイダー) with Shonentai (少年隊) member Noriyuki Higashiyama (東山紀之). They attended the press conferment on March 15th. It is announced that Sakurai would play the main role in "Mitsuya Cider"'s CM titled "Cider boys", while Higashiyama would be in "Mitsuya Cider All Zero"'s CM titled "Evolution".
As the "junior" member of the same company, Sakurai said: "When I was in a car the other day, I saw Mr. Higashiyama, wearing a jersey, running with full speed in the street. And I though 'oh, that is Mr. Higashiyama's private life of the rumor.'" And Higashiyama responded tenderly with a little embarrassment: "You saw me!"
However, there is a similar scene in the CM with Higashiyama running, and he commented: "I showed myself. And I think human beings can grow without limitation."
"Mr. Higashiyama is always progressing with the age." said Sakurai with an admiring look.
In the chapter "Cider Boys" of Sakurai, Arashi's new song titled "To be free" will be used to match the refreshing and clear image of Mitsuya Cider. The instrumental version will be used in the chapter "Clear Quality" as well. The new CM has been on air from March 16th. Check it out!
source: music japan plus
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