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TW-actor Wang Da Lu’s Military Service Evasion Case Grows Exponentially as Fellow Actors Bolin Chen and Xiu Jie Kai Arrested for Also Doing the Same

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So the scandal with actor Wang Da Lu forging medical records to evade Taiwan’s mandatory military service from this past summer is turning out to be the gift that keeps on giving, that of other male stars doing the same. During his investigation, it came out there was a voice recording where the discussion was on the broker who helped … Continue reading →

TW-actor Tony Yang’s Wedding in Taipei Brings All the Taiwan Stars to the Yard

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The wedding of TW-actor Tony Yang with his longtime girlfriend was a lovely affair this weekend. Delayed a year due to COVID, the couple and their now 1-year old daughter as their flower girl threw a star studded ceremony and reception that included many of their celeb friends. It was basically a Light the Night reunion and kudos to the … Continue reading →

Bolin Chen and Puff Guo Star in First Disney+ Produced TW-drama Small & Mighty Premiering June 15th

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The Eastward venturing of Disney+ isn’t limited to K-dramas as the streaming platform will soon premiere its first produced TW-drama, though not a solo effort as it’s co-produced by Chinese streaming platform Bilibili as well. Starring Bolin Chen and Puff Guo in Small & Mighty (Chinese title Calculation of Justice), the story is about a win at all costs lawyer … Continue reading →

Bolin Chen and Gwei Lun Mei Lead Chic TW-star Contingent at Chanel Store Opening in Taipei

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Normally stars attending store openings look awkwardly stuffed into whatever is the brand’s latest looks but the Taiwan star gang that attended this week’s Chanel boutique opening in Taipei are all majorly rocking it. Most notable is the reunion of Bolin Chen and Gwei Lun Mei, still good friends and still top of their craft as actors 16 years after … Continue reading →

TW-actor Bolin Chen Lasers Off Iconic Right Cheek Mole to Prevent Skin Cancer

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I would have totally noticed the change so I’m glad Bolin Chen made the announcement in his own adorable way. The actor isn’t the most traditionally handsome type but really surged to perfect boyfriend status thanks to hit drama In Time With You. One of his visual traits is a dark mole on his right cheekbone about an inch below … Continue reading →

Chen Qiao En is the Top Taiwan Star Earner Working in Mainland China Followed by Nicky Wu and Bolin Chen

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K-drama fans in the last year must’ve truly understood first hand the acquisition power of Mainland China in dictating the entertainment outputs of some of it’s neighbors. Folks in Taiwan have known that for decades but it’s taken an unofficial ban on K-dramas in K-pop in the last year due to the THAAD political beef to show how much Hallyu … Continue reading →

Filming Transitions to Modern Times for C-drama The King of Blaze with Bolin Chen and Jing Tian

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Filming on the C-drama adaptation of Taiwanese manhua The King of Blaze (Fire King) is moving along swiftly, and like the narrative of the original story which spanned both ancient times and modern era, the production has now smoothly segued the leads. Starring Bolin Chen and Jing Tian, both of whom are marvelously cast in terms of looks and onscreen … Continue reading →

Riveting Color Painting Style Characters Posters for Fantasy Period C-drama The King of Blaze with Bolin Chen and Jing Tian

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Concept posters don’t need to make or break the project to come but for a veteran entertainment consumer like me it definitely adds a level of appreciation if I see something creative or executed well. I’m loving the teaser character posters for upcoming fantasy C-drama The King of Blaze, adapted from the manhua by Taiwanese artist You Su Lan from … Continue reading →

First Stills from Fantasy Period C-drama The King of Blaze with Bolin Chen and Jing Tian

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I appreciate that Chinese entertainment has the production scale to tackle period dramas and movies and make it look plausible. That doesn’t solve the problem of bad scripts and uneven directing but the set pieces and scale size are there so there is always the hope of making a good drama that also doesn’t cut corners on visuals. Upcoming fantasy … Continue reading →

Bolin Chen and Jing Tian Filming Press Conference for Fantasy C-drama The King of Blaze

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There are few actors or actresses that’s a sure thing to watch and Bolin Chen is on that short list for me. His intensity in performance is always a pleasure even in the most uninspiring of fare, and most of the time he picks wisely in projects that have a story worth telling. His return to drama land for the … Continue reading →

Bolin Chen and Jing Tian Confirmed for C-drama Adaptation of Taiwanese Fantasy Romance Manga The King of Blaza

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I did double take when I saw both the casting and the adaptation announced for an upcoming fantasy C-drama. The King of Blaze (Fire King) taps into an old school manga well in adapting the same name Taiwanese manga from the early 90’s (1992 to be exact) by writer You Su Lan. It’s the sequel manga to You Su Lan’s … Continue reading →

Bolin Chen Shows off Fall Vibes in the October Issue of Men’s Uno

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Fall seems like the weather season I would associate with TW-actor Bolin Chen, complex and contemplative and layered. Bolin is on the cover and pages of Men’s Uno magazine this fall, with nothing upcoming on his acting schedule but recently quite active with some crossovers into K-ent. He was paired with K-actress Song Ji Hyo in We Are in Love, … Continue reading →

Beach Romance Never Looked so Gorgeous and Fun as with Bolin Chen and Song Ji Hyo in Cosmo Bride

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Season 2 of We Are In Love, the Chinese version of We Got Married, if off to a fantastic start no less thanks to the most excellent casting of TW-actor Bolin Chen and K-actress Song Ji Hyo. The two are the well-deserved breakout stars of this season among the three couples, validating the early buzz around their casting and showing audiences … Continue reading →