The passing of HK-actress Yammie Lam really hit home how prolific and incredible the 80’s and 90’s of HK-ent was in the depth and breadth of acting talent and project successes. She may have fallen victim to the dark side of the industry but HK cinema remains the trailblazer of Asian film so it’s such a well-deserved honor to see … Continue reading →
It’s only the 2nd year for the Seoul Awards, sponsored by Sports Seoul, but there must either be great marketing or someone knows all the A-listers because this year’s ceremony was nearly as star-studded as the prestigious Baeksang Awards. The big winners were drama My Ahjusshi for television Daesang and the counterpart went to the film The Spy Gone North. … Continue reading →
I can’t say the 2018 Grand Bell Awards (Daejong Awards) were all that exciting mostly because K-movies haven’t really excited me in recent years. There is still envelope pushing and creativity for sure but the days of Old Boy and The Host feel in the rear view mirror. The Best Film winner this year was actually a film that got … Continue reading →
There’s no shame in winning an official popularity awards at any awards ceremony even though even the substantive prizes are highly influence by popularity and/or clout. The 2018 Seoul Awards released its nominations three weeks ago and since then the polls have been open for the public to vote on the winners of the Popularity Award. The vote has ended … Continue reading →
In a saga worthy of all its twists and turns, in popcorn popping good way, this week the official announcement by the organizers of the 12th annual Golden Eagle Awards confirmed that the coveted Golden Eagle Goddess landed in the lap of Dilraba Dilmurat. She will be the 7th C-actress to open the ceremony in a ridiculously golden-hued and sure … Continue reading →
Another year another Harper’s Bazaar star-studded fashion charity gala awards in C-ent, this time a tad more subdued perhaps with the recent months entertainer tax evasion muck still permeating. My favorite two ball gowns were Jelly Lin and Yang Mi, both coincidentally wearing Reem Acra. Jing Tian in Dior and Victoria Song in Chanel were big misses, and the most … Continue reading →
Consider me pleasantly surprising at how many stars attended the 2018 APAN Star Awards which is only on its 6th year but clearly has a savvy winner picking algorithm to have the famous faces show up. The big winner was Lee Byung Hun taking home the Daesang and Mr. Sunshine winning Best Drama but best screenplay went to Life instead. … Continue reading →
I haven’t watched a TW-drama for over two years so I legit have no clue what and who was nominated at he 2018 Golden Bell Awards celebrating the best of television in the prior year. I can safely say the Taiwan idol drama days are long over and perhaps there may be a familiar name and face here and there … Continue reading →
The battle is fierce to be the 7th member of the exclusive Golden Eagle Goddess ranks, even if it means being decked out in enough gold, sparkles, and sequins to blind good taste. The biennial Golden Eagle Awards celebrates China’s top television shows, dramas, and acting, with the award having a Golden Eagle Goddess to open the proceedings starting in … Continue reading →
The most exciting thing at the 2018 Korean Dramas Awards was how utterly lackluster it was. Other than veteran Yoo Dong Geun showing up to accept his Daesang and his weekend drama Marry Me Now winning Best Drama, it was an event where I was struggling to find reason why it existed. It felt like the winners were anyone who … Continue reading →
I feel like I can start copying and pasting from my last two drama award nomination posts since it’s the same few drama names, actors, and actresses making the list. The 2nd annual Seoul Awards assembled by Sports Seoul released the list of nominees at the end of last week and this one gives the Daesang to dramas rather than … Continue reading →
Following behind the nominations for the Korean Drama Awards come the nominations for the 2018 APAN Star Awards which is on its 6th year now. It’s skewed towards the popular more than elite selection metrics but as always an interesting take on what dramas and actors/actresses are getting recognition in a drama year. The notable names up for the Daesang … Continue reading →
The nominations are out for the 2018 Korean Drama Awards, the 11th year since inception and the picks are quite varied. The most high profile drama nominated is tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, picking up nods for Best Drama, Best Actor for Lee Byung Hun, Best New Actress for Kim Tae Ri, but hilariously NOT getting a Best Screenplay nomination … Continue reading →
