Category Archives: Miscellaneous

C-netizens Snarking Over Huang Xiaoming Dating an Influencer Who Used to be His Ex-wife Angelababy’s Top Fan and Got Close to Them That Way Before the Divorce

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So this story has no allegations or implications of cheating as all industry gossip says Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy‘s divorce a last year was mutual and for financial and life goal reasons for the most part. But recently they are in the news together again as Huang Xiaoming is reporting dating, totally fine, but it’s who he is dating that … Continue reading →

Dylan Wang, Cheng Yi, and Gong Jung Currently in a Triumvirate of Similar Levels and Role Offers with Next Projects to Shake Things Up

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Year end is here so unless there is another big drama premiering in December then 2023 will now be looking back at the successes and failures. Of the current crop of C-drama male leads, there are three are are currently in close competition due to similar height, build, vibes, and projects in recent years. It’s Dylan Wang, Cheng Yi, and … Continue reading →

K-actor Ji Soo Reportedly Meeting with Agencies Attempting Comeback Two Years After Bullying Scandal Led to Leaving Industry

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Now this is a name and person I was not expecting to hear back in South Korean entertainment news. Former drama male lead actor Ji Soo is reportedly planning a comeback, industry insiders say he has been meeting with various agencies in recent weeks. When I say reportedly it means he’s trying, not that there is any interest or appetite … Continue reading →

Lee Seon Kyun and G-Dragon Tests Negative in Further Drug Tests But Police Continue Investigation

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I still find it jarring to see K-actor Lee Seon Kyun with K-pop star G-Dragon in the same frame and in the same news articles. The two have been under investigation for illegal drug use for the last two months since news broke of Lee Seon Kyun being blackmailed for illegal drug use leading to a police investigation. The latest … Continue reading →

C-ent Insiders Say the Current Top Three Liuliang Male Actors are Jackson Yee Followed by Xiao Zhan then Wang Yibo

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This past weekend’s iQiyi Scream Awards was basically a popularity contest of the current tableau of high profile mixed with rising stars. There were a lot of liuliangs stars there but it’s usually a pissing contest of who is more popular or has more clout than the other among fandoms. I did get curious and checked out what industry insiders … Continue reading →

TW-ent Abuzz with Rumor that Actress Janine Chang is Tying the Knot at Year End with Malaysian-Chinese Director Sam Quah

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So neither a confirmation or a denial speaks volumes haha and this one fits the bill. This weekend came the rumor that TW-actress Janine Chang, one of the remaining actresses of her gen that is still single, will soon joined the married contingent. The rumor is that she is marrying Malaysian-Chinese director Sam Quah (Ke Wen Li) who is best … Continue reading →

Established C-ent Gossiper Confirms Luhan and Guan Xiaotong are Still Going Strong 7 Years into Dating Defying All Odds

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With the recent breakup of Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol in South Korea entertainment, C-ent young couple Guan Xiaotong and Luhan remain under scrutiny for the state of their relationship. They started dating in 2017 during the height of his fame and her rise but now the star power can switched between them. When an established C-ent gossiper was asked … Continue reading →

Japanese Figure Skating Superstar Yuzuru Hanyu Announces Divorce Months After Marriage Citing Media and Fan Intrusion into Privacy

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This is such a weird (and terribly sad if true) story and tangentially related to the topic of media and fan intrusion into the lives of celebrities its worth a post. Figure skating world legend and Japanese sports superstar Yuzuru Hanyu (who may be second only to Shohei Ohtani for how globally famous he is) has announced that he is … Continue reading →

Dilraba Dilmurat Criticized by C-netizens for Her Frequent Gesture of Demurely Covering Her Chest at Events

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So this was a bit earlier in the year around summer time I recall but C-actress Dilraba Dilmurat got in the crosshairs of nitpicky C-netizens for her signature gesture that once you see it you know she’s going to do it at some point during an event. Reba puts her hand over her chest like she’s trying to prevent a … Continue reading →

C-netizens Criticize Zhao Lu Si’s Team for the Recent Visual Comparisons to It K-pop Stars Jang Won Young

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So I don’t know who is behind it but it’s definitely getting some backlash online. Recently there have been comparisons of C-actress Zhao Lu Si with super popular It Girl pop star Jang Won Young of the group Ive in visuals. The blowback is that Zhao Lu Si’s fandom or her team is generating these comparisons to make her look … Continue reading →

Bulgari and Celine Delete Posts About Blackpink’s Lisa on its Official Weibo Accounts After Crazy Horse Show Bans Come Down

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Looks like even famed European jewelry and couture brand houses kowtow to the might of the Chinese authorities. Celine and Bulgari have deleted posts on its brand ambassador Lisa of Blackpink from its official Weibo accounts which is the most prominent imprint in Mainland China for brand promotion. the reason is clearly this week’s ban on Chinese actresses Angelababy and … Continue reading →

Angelababy and Zhang Jia Ni Officially Get Shadow Banned by C-ent as Weibo Accounts Frozen, Reportedly Same Goes for Lisa of Blackpink

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So what happens outside of Mainland China is clearly still under the purview of Mainland China so a word of warning to C-stars who think abiding by domestic laws and standards in territory is all that matters. Last month Blackpink‘s Lisa did a guest show at the Parisian cabaret Crazy Horse and it was the talk of Paris with stars … Continue reading →

Married K-stars Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In Announce They Are Expecting First Baby

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It’s a quick progression from wedding to baby for this newlywed couple and I am thrilled they are expanding their family. Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In announced this week that they are expecting their first child together. They tied the knot earlier this year in March 2023 after a few years dating and both are in their 30s … Continue reading →