This is a rather odd sentencing package but at least this guy’s life is ruined and sometimes that’s a way harder punishment than jail time. K-actor Kang Ji Hwan was officially sentenced today by the South Korean court, he was given a 2.5 year prison sentence which was suspended for three years, which means he doesn’t need to check in … Continue reading →
A new couple has been born but unfortunately the mood in C-ent is so downer these days it’s not quite getting the same happy wishes. TW-actress Chen Qiao En confirmed this week that she’s dating in real life her costar/paired partner on the reality romance TV show Meeting Mr. Right season 2 (also called A Daughter’s Romance). Her onscreen partner … Continue reading →
What an incredible placement to be on this list and so much more meaningful than how many records sold, how popular, or box office ratings. Korean singer-actress IU has made the just released Heroes of Philanthropy list compiled by Forbes Magazine which is best known for thei richest people lists so this is a nice change. IU has apparently donated … Continue reading →
I’m just numb now but life keeps going and terrible things keep happening it seems. K-ent is reporting that rising young actor Cha In Ha has died. He was 27 years old and currently starring in a major supporting role in the MBC drama People With Flaws. He’s part of Fantagio Entertainment in a group called Surprise U and also … Continue reading →
What a surprising announcement but so welcome in a spate of bad news from K-ent in recent months. K-actress Jeon Hye Bin is getting married this week, the ceremony will be overseas in Bali and her husband-to-be is a non-celebrity. The two have been dating for two years, though prior to that Jeon Hye Bin dated Lee Jun Ki after … Continue reading →
It’s been almost a week but it’s still surreal to think that Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao has passed away. His family went to China to claim his body after he suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 35 years old while filming a C-variety show. His body arrived in Taipei this Monday accompanied by his second … Continue reading →
I feel like the heavily male skewed main cast of MBC drama Extraordinary You got a lot of attention for Ro Woon and especially Lee Jae Wook but I’m also intrigued by Kim Young Dae. He looks like a younger version of movie star Kang Dong Won but never got to flex in EY because he was the least interesting … Continue reading →
Life is so unpredictable and the saddest of event could lead to the happiest in the span of mere days. Three days after Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao unexpected passed away while filming a C-variety show, his best friend basketball player James Ma got married in Taipei as life goes on. Godfrey was supposed to be the best man … Continue reading →
On one hand I’m glad there was some justice served but somehow it doesn’t feel enough and others are still getting away with criminal behavior in K-ent. The judge has sentenced singer Jung Joon Young to 6 years, Choi Jong Hoon of FT Island gets 5 years, and Yuri of SNSD‘s older brother Mr. Kwon will get 4 years in … Continue reading →
This kills me, he didn’t have to die and there are even more people mourning him. Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao passed away this week from a heart attack, collapsing in the early morning hours on the streets of China surrounded by cast mates and crew filming the variety show Chase Me. His agency confirmed he recently had a … Continue reading →
FUCK YOU 2019. Seriously. I cannot believe I am writing about two Asian celebrity deaths in the same week. One is already insane and painful, two just confirms this is one of the worst years ever in blogging about East Asian entertainment. News reports have confirmed that Taiwanese-Canadian heartthrob actor Godfrey Gao (Gao Yi Xiang) has died. He was 35 … Continue reading →
It’s been a quiet few months on the news front with arrested actor Kang Ji Hwan. He ruined his entire life and a nearly 20-year long acting career by committing the crime of attempted rape and sexual assault on two women during the summer who were working on his drama Joseon Survival Tale after a night of drinking. He was … Continue reading →
The deja vu is so thick with the passing of K-star Goo Hara just a month after her good friend and fellow K-star Sulli passed away. Both girls where in their late 20’s and prime of their lives but chose to leave early rather than live in this world. Goo Hara’s family has announced a private funeral but her agency … Continue reading →
