It certainly feels thoughtfully planned to see Jeon Ji Hyun‘s post-delivery of baby return to her acting career. The length of maternity leave is so personal to every woman and family, sometimes shorter than desired due to financial constraints and other times as long as the new mother wants. Jeon Ji Hyun’s baby boy was born in mid-February so she’s … Continue reading →
Actors are often tagged with the aging like fine wine descriptor, which can be quite apt, but that same observation rarely gets applied to actresses since the whole allure of the fresh pretty young thing certainly has a hard time aging well. With that said, twenty years ago Ruby Lin was the It Girl of Mandarin dramas thanks to the … Continue reading →
The ratings have shaken out for the current Wed-Thurs prime time drama slate and it’s a continuing win for KBS and Uncontrollably Fond. The first episode premiere of W: Two Worlds settled into a comfortable middle spot – UF took the lead with its episode 5 garnering an increase to 12.9% AGB nationwide and 14% AGB Seoul, while W’s first … Continue reading →
The Beijing wedding of C-actor Chen Xiao to TW-actress Michelle Chen was indeed as star-studded as fans expected considering how well liked and sociable the newlyweds are in the Chinese-speaking entertainment industry. Closest friends like Joe Cheng and Wilbur Pan got to take official pictures with the wedded couple, but most of the star sightings was at the banquet reception. … Continue reading →
The first teaser for KBS Mon-Tues sageuk Moonlight Drawn by Clouds is interesting to say the least. Park Bo Gum is adorable but the tone is totally off-kilter even if this is a youth romance leading sageuk. But it’s harmless enough and does a great job of capitalizing on Park Bo Gum’s appeal, the boyish energy paired with acting charisma. … Continue reading →
Tonight is the first episode airing of W: Two Worlds on MBC, the highly anticipated sci-fi/fantasy action and romance drama with Lee Jong Seok and Han Hyo Joo. The two leads were adorable at the press conference, evidencing cute chemistry and giving off comfortable vibes with each other. They are the universe-crossed lovers within the story, with Han Hyo Joo’s … Continue reading →
A stunning traditional Chinese wedding followed by a picturesque outdoor Western ceremony caps off the marital processions for Chinese star newlyweds Michelle Chen and Chen Xiao. And she doesn’t even have to change her last name, lol! Congrats to the beautiful and now happily married couple, who is slated to welcome their first child at the beginning of next year. … Continue reading →
Somewhere between I Want and Fans Myself lies the upcoming K-adaptation of the popular Chinese time-traveling romance novel Bu Bu Jing Xin. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (Bobogyungsim: Ryeo) has front loaded the cast with more flower boys than can be counted on one hand, with Lee Jun Ki leading the way as 4th Prince commanding the screen with his … Continue reading →
Beautifully staged wedding photos are only as good as the engaged couple projecting the love, and in this case it’s pretty darn spectacular. TW-actress Michelle Chen and C-actor Chen Xiao are tying the knot on July 19th in Beijing and on the eve of their star-studded wedding comes the official wedding attire pictorial. Engaged couples in Asian culture typically do … Continue reading →
The investigation is ongoing in the Lee Jin Wook alleged sexual assault complaint, but on the public front it’s devolved completely into a case of he said/she said, and both sides are saying a lot to the media. Lee Jin Wook was summoned for questioning last weekend and stayed for 11 hours in the Gangnam police department. His side has … Continue reading →
There’s a drama casting news dump to liven up a Monday, and this one has all the signs of hitting the spot for me. Upcoming tvN thriller K2 is drumming up additional big name actors and actress to join Ji Chang Wook and Song Yoon Ah, and the biggest of the casting is the leading lady role that seeks revenge … Continue reading →
This is the perfect example of fan service done right, and just up my star and drama love alley to boot. Singer-actress IU was in Changsa, China this weekend for her personal fan meeting, and during the event she surprised her attending fans by performing the hit ending theme song from the Chinese drama adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin. … Continue reading →
A teaming horde of zombies descended on Seoul this weekend as the highly anticpated summer popcorn flick Train to Busan premiered. Starring Gong Yoo as a workaholic dad taking his daughter to Busan, the movie follows his story along with married and expecting couple Ma Dong Seok and Jung Yumi as well as So Hee and Choi Woo Shik as … Continue reading →
