Thursday, May 22, 2008

Joe Cheng - LV type of guy; wants to become a muscular guy

Enjoyed sun bathing; getting a nice brown shade
All these while Zheng Yuan Chang has been going along with the natural body-shaped typed of image, now he wants to go for the [sturdy body] image; he said that he is not aiming to become a muscular guy, he just wants to have a fit and sturdy body to greet the coming Summer. Lately he has joined a highly secretive club and he would swim everyday. After 2 weeks, he has lost about 3kg; he said that during his primary school days, his father will throw him into the swimming pool to train his swimming skills. Now he is very good swimmer, he knows all types of swimming styles like butterfly stroke, breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle. He said: [Never knew that I will be an expert in swimming.]

Zheng Yuan Chang (Xiao Zhong) with the height of 188cm, long arms and legs, is full of energetic cells. Since his primary school days, he and his sister would often went to swim in the adult’s standard swimming pool, after swimming for 2 hours, his father will buy milk for them to drink. He has been keeping this habit of drinking milk right after his swimming since his primary and high school days so that is how he could grow to be this tall and strong.

Lately he has joined a club, location is very secretive. He likes to enjoy the feeling of being free and without worries, when he was resting after the swimming, he will enjoy his sun bathing, getting a nice brown shade; if he can’t get an equal tan by the pool, he will balance it out through the tanning lights.

Holiday in Bali; can’t get tired of eating fried noodles
Xiao Zhong said that, during his holiday in Bali, he will sleep at 10pm every night and wake up at 7am. At 8am he will starts his swimming then sun bathing until 2pm. After that during the evenings he will go to watch the sunset at Jimbalan seaside, eating seafood, tasting his favorite Indonesia fried noodles. The fried noodles are sweet and spicy and Xiao Zhong will never get tired of eating it. No matter which restaurants he goes to, he will for sure to order Indonesia fried noodles.

After his trip to Bali, Xiao Zhong realized that he looks even better if he is thinner so when he was back in Taiwan he has started to train his body. He said: [I don’t want to have 6 pack abs. I just want to have sturdy muscles and to loose those sagging muscles.] When he puts on LV’s latest collection for the [Star’s taste] photo-shoot, he really did look handsome and stylish. Xiao Zhong said that, his first grand belongings throughout his whole life will be his LV bag. When he opens his working bag, the wallet and key pouch that were inside his bag were also from LV brand.

Training his body, unless he is ready to show his body in his future series? Xiao Zhong said that he is going to celebrate his 26th birthday on June 19th; as the year goes by he too will become older, so he wants to let out a mature man vibe and image. He also wants himself to head for the path where it will lead him to become a professional actor; challenging himself in various roles/tasks.

Acting as a typical student; thought about his first love
A lot of fans couldn’t accept Xiao Zhong to leave the role as Jiang Zhi Shu in [It Started With A Kiss]. Xiao Zhong hopes his fans would be able to tolerate, accept and enjoy him playing different roles in other series. In the new series [Honey and Clover], he will be playing as a typical normal student [Zhen Shan]. Throughout the whole series, he was keeping it very simple and hardly put on any makeup. He said: [Last time my previous roles will be a wealthy bachelor or someone as perfect as an artist; it sort of creates a barrier between my character and the viewers. This time [Zhen Shan] will be more like a normal person and more closer to real life. While filming this series, it makes me thought about my own experience with my crush and first love; collaboration between Tarcy Su and Eddie Peng were very pleasant too; especially Eddie Peng’s momentum towards his acting and how he was able to grab hold of the pace in order to deliver his jokes. I was very impressed by him.]

In the last episode of [They Kiss Again], Jiang Zhi Shu finally said [I Love You] to Xiang Qin for the very first time. Making Jiang Zhi Shu who would tend to express his love quietly has finally understood how to express his love aloud. Xiao Zhong said: [In real life I will not be as uptight as Jiang Zhi Shu, personally when I feel the timing is right, I will say I Love You; couldn’t think of the reason for holding back for so long.]

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joe-Cheng-LV-type-of-guy-wants-to-become-a-muscular-guy-talk543080.html

Jet Li Prepares for Long-Term Work in Quake-Hit Sichuan


Jet Li's disaster-relief One Foundation set up an office in quake-hit Sichuan Province Wednesday, shifting its focus from emergency relief to reconstruction.

"Our work here is going to be long-term," Jet Li explained at a press conference in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where the office is based. The action film star flew there from Shanghai shortly after the May 12 earthquake, and has been an active volunteer since.

Foreseeing that rebuilding the quake-hit areas will take several years, Jet Li thinks a local office is needed to help his staff work more effectively. The focus of the foundation, he says, will be rebuilding schools and providing special care for those left orphaned or disabled.

Because the foundation has a star-studded volunteer line-up, the office will also serve as a reception center for them when they are volunteering in Sichuan, Jet Li says.

Jet Li and his foundation have raised 56.5 million yuan (US$8.1 million) for quake victims by Wednesday noon.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Jet-Li-Prepares-for-Long-Term-Work-in-Quake-Hit-Sichuan-talk542967.html

Joe Cheng wants to lift up the atmosphere for the charity auction; urged Eddie to donate his armpit hair


On 21st May, Zheng Yuan Chang (Xiao Zhong), Eddie Peng, Lego Li, David Chen and Xin Guang Pang's Mr Hammer (Lin Dao Yuan) was doing promotion and charity auction for CTS's idol series [Honey and Clover] in Tamkang University. The classroom was full of girls fighting to look at their idols and they are not stingy with their money too. That day a fan girl has won the auction by paying TWD$3600 to become their assistance for one day; and later she will get the chance to have a close interaction with the casts in backstage after the series premiere function which going t o be held soon.

Lego Li was auctioning a poster that has signatures from the cast and was sold with the price of TWD$900, in return he carried the male student as a token of gratitude. Xiao Zhong put up 4 cool cards for auction and received TWD$2000; while Eddie Peng has put up the slip on that was used in the series for auction. The started price was TWD$500 and later the bidding price when up to TWD$2600. In return he generously stroke noses with the fans on the stage; raising the atmosphere to the highest point level.

On the stage, Xiao Zhong's persuading ability is quite good too, with just a click, he suggest Eddie to put out his armpit hair for auction, and who would have known that the fans would fight against each other to get it. Later, the staff member revealed that they may put up the armpit hair on the internet for charity auction. The money that they gathered from the auction is very close to a thousand (Taiwan Currency) and they have already donate the money to the victims in Sichuan through Unitedway.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joe-Cheng-wants-to-lift-up-the-atmosphere-for-the-charity-auction-urged-Eddie-to-donate-his-armpit-hair-talk542961.html

Joe Cheng and Eddie Peng keep appearing in lots of different shows; being single out by opposition TV station

In order to promote the new series [Honey and Clover] that is going to air in CTS this coming Sunday, the casts Zheng Yuan Chang (Xiao Zhong), Eddie Peng and the others have been attending all kinds of events diligently. Due to all this hectic schedule Xiao Zhong has immune system disorders (or common immunodeficiency disorders or IgA deficiency) and started have boils developed around the corner of his mouth. And because their series [Honey and Clover] will battle out with [Fated To Love You] by TTV and SETTV, so both of these TV station have single out them to appear in their shows and refused to promote the competitor’s series. This coming Sunday there will be a heated battle between the idol series. The on and off stage battle will be pretty nerve wracking indeed.

Xiao Zhong was sick due to exhaustion; boils developed around the corner of his mouth
The rating for Xiao Zhong’s tv series [They Kiss Again] was later being beaten by Ethan Ruan (Xiao Tian)’s [Fated To Love You], this time they will battle against each other again. Xiao Zhong is like [making his revenge] with the average of appearing in 4 events in 1 day, they didn’t let loose any chances not even the events like tourism and school activities. The hectic schedule promotion, his (Joe) body couldn’t handle it anymore and becomes very grumpy, he said: [I’ve just bought some medicine from the pharmacy, there’s boils around the corner of my mouth!]

Jessica Soong feels the pressure; refuse to share the same show
But, a few days ago Joe has attended [Kang Xi Lai Le], in the same episode one of the guest, Jessica Soong refuse to share the same show with him. Then later on, it was because she was one of the cast in [Fated To Love You]. SETTV has warned her that if she share the same show with Zheng Yuan Chang then they will take her out of the series; while [The Blackie Show] is currently aired in TTV, the episode where Joe Cheng and Eddie Peng were among the guest list was being rejected by TTV and the reason was they are afraid that SETTV will not be happy about it.

SETTV and TTV denied the single out incident
About this incident, Xiao Zhong explained that: [The life in the entertainment industry has always been like this, I’m used to it already.] The producer of [Honey and Clover] Liu Wei Chi said: [This means that we are a tough competitor, should be proud of it.] While SETTV denied the single out incident, SETTV’s chief public relation Zhang Zhen Fen clarified it by saying: [Our rating is very good, why do we want to ban him?] and TTV explained: [At the moment all the shows that are being aired are focusing on newly recorded, the episode where Zheng Yuan Chang and Eddie Peng were among the guest list was not aired because that was recorded previously, so we didn’t air that episode.]

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joe-Cheng-and-Eddie-Peng-keep-appearing-in-lots-of-different-shows-being-single-out-by-opposition-TV-station-talk542960.html

Band CLOVER practicing their dance movements; Janine Chang was being comment to have too many ideas

Because of their TV series [Honey and Clover] Eddie Peng, Joe Cheng (Xiao Zhong), Janine Chang and Lego Li have group together to form the band CLOVER (Xin Yun Cao) to perform their opening song. They even need to perform in schools too. The 4 of them have especially used up 2 weeks to practice their dance moves; but all these singing and dancing has made Janine Chang wracking her brain. Practicing right until yesterday, Eddie Peng can’t help but teased Janine by saying: [In 10 performances, Janine would probably have 10 different dance moves.]

Xiao Zhong even joked around by saying he wants to use the [proper pronunciation] for the name of his band. He added that the proper pronunciation for the band CLOVER is in Japanese, if people do not how to pronounce they could just said Band [Ku Low Ba] (actual word in Japanese will be Kuroba)and has immediately turn into a humor band instead.

Xiao Zhong even make some exaggerating dance moves and said: [When we make our appearance there’s some standard movements too and that would be using both arms to form a heart-shaped, the legs will need to form the shaped of an O cause they will doing the up-and-down movements twice.] right after he has finished explaining, he asked Eddie Peng, Janine Chang and Lego Li to demonstrate; making everyone on the set laughing out loud.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Band-CLOVER-practicing-their-dance-movements-Janine-Chang-was-being-comment-to-have-too-many-ideas-talk542957.html

Song Hye-kyo : "I got to do a movie like a first love"

Top star Song Hye-kyo was at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival. She agreed to star in Director John Woo's next work "1949", and although she arrived in Cannes on the 17th, she had to hide in her hotel room.

On the 20th around 10:30 am, Director Woo and Producer Terence Chang held a press conference for their next work, and when Song Hye-kyo appeared, the Chinese journalists were shocked. It was because Director Woo did not even mention Song Hye-kyo in a briefing session on the 19th.

She wore a white dress and arrived with her opposing character, Chinese actor Chang Chen. She seemed flushed to be working with big names.

Song Hye-kyo said, "Director Woo contacted me after watching "Hwangjin-y - Movie - 2007", It's my honor to be able to work with a director that I respect". Her popularity is high in China because of "Autumn in my Heart" and "Full House" and many journalists were asking more questions toward Song Hye-kyo than the director or Chang Chen.

The following is from the press conference and an interview afterward.

-How do you feel about starring in Director John Woo's "1949"?
-I'm very happy that I get to work with a famous director and Chang Chen. I'm nervous but I'm also excited. I want to show everyone a fantastic, completed movie.

-When did you get the request from Director Woo?
-Last January, he said that he liked "Hwangjin-i"and contacted me. He said the character images in "Hwangjin-i" and "1949" are similar. I received the scenario and I liked it so I decided to take it.

I met Chang Chen in an awards ceremony last March in Hong Kong. I had a good feeling about him and wanted to act with him, but I didn't know it would happen this quickly.

-What is the story of "1949" and what role do you have?
-This movie takes place in 1949. There are three couples, and Chang Chen and I are one of them. After wealthily living in Shanghai, I lose my husband in the war and go to Taiwan. I meet Chang Chen and meet a new fate.

-It's a historical film. How are you going to get into character?
-It is like homework because it's before I was born. I'm studying while looking at documents. I'm very happy about it because it's the first movie I'm filming in China. There will be other great actors, and I think it will be like a " first love " to me.

-Did you like Director Woo's works?
-I really like "The Killer". People say it is an action movie, but I say it's a love story. So I think he'll portray love in a warm and beautiful way in this movie, too. I'm looking forward to it.

-It's a Chinese role and you'll have Chinese lines. How are you preparing for that?
-There are not only Chinese lines, but English as well. There is not exact scenario yet so I'm preparing for it. I'm planning to try very hard.

-You agreed to a drama with Director Pyo Min-soo. Don't the schedules conflict?
-Director Pyo's drama will film in July and finish this year. "1949" will start filming at the end of the year and are aiming for a premiere next year, so there won't be a big problem.

-Isn't working with Director Woo overwhelming?
-I'm not in this movie alone, and there are many more famous actors. I'm the only Korean, but I want to film with a joyful heart instead of being overwhelmed.

-You arrived at Cannes on the 17th, but no one saw you.
-Director Woo said not to go anywhere until the press conference. So I stayed in the hotel except following the director to one party. He said not to meet with any reporters. (Laugh) I'm going back on the 21st so I'm going to enjoy the film festival as much as I can.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Song-Hye-kyo-I-got-to-do-a-movie-like-a-first-love-talk542955.html

'Marriage Rumor' Bae Yong-joon, Avoiding the press

Hallryu star Bae Yong-joon is taking a break in America.

He has been surrounded by various rumors, including a marriage rumor. He filmed a commercial in New York Manhattan and is still vacationing in America.

A representative of his management company said, "Bae Yong-joon, who has been the subject of many rumors, could not stand the paparazzi that kept following him and is staying in America. We realized that there really are rumors".

The representative said that he has been under a lot of mental stress from the press and paparazzi. After renewing his mind until the end of this month, he is to attend the Japanese promotion of "The Legend" with Moon So-ri, Lee Ji-ah, and other actors. It will start airing June 1 on NHK.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/-Marriage-Rumor-Bae-Yong-joon-Avoiding-the-press-talk542953.html

"Honey and Clover's" exaggerated kicking and beating were being accused of copying from 'Nodame Contabile' by the netizens

CTS’s [Honey and Clover] will enter the idol series battle field this coming Sunday at May 25th. Before the premiere, CTS has been airing the previews diligently; scenes were airing like the scene in the manga like those exaggerating movements like kicking from the main casts, being lifted up and being thrown off and so on. Some of the netizens are having doubts by saying: [Why those scenes look like the Japanese TV series “Nodame Contabile”?] as if indirectly accusing of plagiarism.

The producer strongly ensured of following the original manga
With this accusation the producer Liu Wei Chi said that other that respecting and grateful to the comments from the netizen, she strong ensured that [Honey and Clover] is being filmed according directly from the original manga and there’s not plagiarism at all. About the series [Honey and Clover] being compare with [Nodame Contabile] she said happily: [If everyone thinks that the two series are very similar than that means that we have succeeded, because our production fund is only 1 quarter of their total production fund of the series. This can be considering as one of the recognition!] The production team also strong ensured that [This is only a few minutes preview, whether it is similar or not, let’s wait for the premiere to find out.]

Zheng Yuan Chang is grateful for supporting the new series
The series [Nodame Contabile] is the latest series to use dummy and other special effects in order to provide the exaggerating scenes from the original manga. In [Honey and Clover] the one who received the most kick and beaten scenes will be Eddie Peng. About being accused by the netizen about plagiarism he said: [I do recognize "Nodame Contabile" but all of our scenes are according to the original manga, everyone will know after they’ve watched it.] Zheng Yuan Chang also added: [This means that people are aware of our new series, thank you for all the supports from the netizens!]

The casts make their shout out and send their love to Sichuan
In order to promote their new series, during the afternoon of 18th May the cast of [Honey and Clover] have make an appearance in [Taiwan’s tourism exhibition]; and to promote one of their scene taken from Kagawa, Japan. At the same time they didn’t forget to make a shout out [Send love to Sichuan], calling out to everyone to show their care for the tragic incident in Sichuan area.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Honey-and-Clover-s-exaggerating-kicking-and-beating-were-being-accused-of-copying-from-Nodame-Contabile-by-the-netizens-talk542951.html

Fahrenheit’s Stay With You on Oricon


It’s at number 14, above NEWS. It was somewhat surprising to find out that a Taiwanese boyband, Fei Lun Hair, was entering the Japanese market, but apparently it was announced in November last year. The MV for this song is up on YouTube.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Fahrenheits-Stay-With-You-on-Oricon-talk542937.html

Jang Nara to promote album in Malaysia


Since the singer/actress is planning to make a trip to sunny Malaysia, I guess I should check her out on YouTube. Any suggestions on what I should watch?

It is reported that the 27-year-old talent will be visiting Southeast Asian countries - including MALAYSIA and Singapore - in June 2008 to promote her latest album. By "latest album" they mean her 6th album called Dream of Asia, right?

After her promotional tour, Jang Nara, who is already pretty popular in China, is considering a movie role.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Jang-Nara-to-promote-album-in-Malaysia-talk542924.html

Rainie Plays Grab Breast Game ~ Wilber Swallows Saliva


Rainie Yang filming Angie Chai's "The Bad Campus Belle" loves to tease at Michelle Chen Yan Xi's breast: "How come its so big now!" The two female leads not only not have jealousy minds, they even got together to diet, not eating after 6pm, so all the food they couldn't eat, were all put into Wilber Pan's stomach, causing him to become one size rounder.

Yesterday evening around 11pm, a BBQ meat shop near CTS was lit up with light, 2 females stuck together were eating a piece of bbq meat, it was actually Rainie and Michelle, beside them was also Wilber. The BBQ shop had many different types of meats, Rainie only chose to eat the bamboo shoot, and put the chopsticks down. She said: "This already broke the rule."

Since she's currently working on a diet plan, after 6pm she doesn't eat anything, and often drinking the fluid her mom has prepared to release the water from the body to avoid swollen, she quickly lost 3kg. Rainie has lost weight, with Michelle standing by the side quickly became a big faced girl, so she also followed to not eat.

Michelle looses weight, but her breast didn't decrease, Rainie loves to play with her "grab breast" game, often opening her shirt collar, then going for a grab. Is it because after the filming of "Spider Lillies" Rainie has become to focused in the drama, sometimes she would take advantage of the make-up artist, saying: "My hand has no where to put" Then put the hand on the other's breast.

Wilber on the side could only swallow saliva, thought of this game he could only open the eyes to watch. Wilber before filming "The Bad Campus Belle", from 83kg lost to 70kg, lately he's starting to gain weight again, the staff disclosed, "Handsome Pan" each meal eats at least 2 lunch boxes, the night before filming at the BBQ ship, Rainie and Michelle wouldn't dare to eat, at the end all the food was put in his stomach. Producer Angie Chai noticed on screen Wilber has gained some more meat, he quickly says: "Where, gained only about 2 kg!"

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Rainie-Plays-Grab-Breast-Game-Wilber-Swallows-Saliva-talk542864.html