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Raymond Lam throws a luxurious party for "Princess Karena"'s 21st birthday
Wednesday October 29, 2014 Hong Kong
Source: Ming Pao / Oriental Daily / The Sun
Translated by: Chloe.C @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums
Karena Ng had her 21st birthday the day before yesterday. Boyfriend, Raymond Lam spent approximately 60,000 HKD to hold a birthday party for her at a 5 star hotel restaurant, The Krug Room (Another article quotes 100,000 HKD spent). The tables were filled with desserts made to look like Karena's favourite jewelry and high heels, and there was even a huge birthday cake in the theme of "Princess' castle". On top of the cake stood a "Princess Karena", with a pig and a dog by the mini castle.
Earlier, Raymond Lam had exposed that he had put a lot of thought into his girlfriend's 21st birthday. Because she is too smart, he did not know how to create an unforgettable birthday for her. In the end, he found a restaurant in the five star hotel Mandarin Oriental, and booked the whole restaurant for the party. The restaurant's privacy level is very high, the head chef is a French chef and only serves 12 guests. So Raymond secretly contacted a group of Karena's good friends to attend.
Yesterday, Karena uploaded a group photo with Raymond Lam and 10 other friends from the party, and 3 short clips. In the group photo, Raymond Lam held tightly onto Karena's hand, incredibly sweet. Karena BB was also very touched by the "Princess' Castle" cake. Although there was only a "princess" on the centre of the cake with no "Prince Chok" Raymond Lam, but he was still creative and instead, transformed into "Prince Pig" on the cake (Raymond's nickname is L.Pig), protecting Princess Karena with her dog, Oreo.
Karena accepted a phone ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Wednesday October 29, 2014 Hong Kong
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Chloe.C @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums
Aimee Chan, who is four months pregnant, attended a function for I.T. brand, ZADIG & VOLTAIRE last night. At the function, she was asked whether they have checked the gender of their baby yet? She happily announced: "Yes, it's a boy. I have two boys. The two brothers will be best friends, because their ages are so close, just by one year and two months." She expressed that her elder son is quite independent, has a personality of a big brother, so she is not really scared that he will be jealous. She will help the little brother prepare a present to give to his older brother.
Asked if they have plans to have a girl? Aimee laughed: "Take it slowly, I want to work a bit first. I want to be a working mum, balance family and work and see if we can handle two kids. (Currently working hard to earn milk powder money?) Modern day mothers are like this, don't have to stay home even if we're pregnant. I still have a lot of passion and fire for work." She also expressed that she can now start to think of a name for the baby. She and her husband will think of an English name first.
Wednesday October 29, 2014 Hong Kong
Source: The Sun / HKChannel
Translated by: Chloe.C @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums
Regarding the rumours of his marriage with 29 year old wife, Shi Yang Zi, Lawrence Ng, who is 50 years old this year, recently admitted through Weibo that there are indeed some problems between the couple, they are currently working to solve it. The family of three even went to a vacation on Malaysia after that, in attempt to have a deeper talk. Yesterday night, Lawrence revealed on a phone interview that he and his wife had actually been living separate for 3-4 years already. As for what the problem is between the couple? He said: "The main thing is the cultural difference. We cannot communicate or have a talk. These two years, we've been trying hard, but it isn't something we can solve in a moment's time! The problem arose between the two of us, cannot blame it on one side only." He honestly stated that recent reports on his wife always in contact with the opposite sex is very unfair to her: "The photos of her with the men, are all taken from her Weibo. One of the photos were even with the groomsman from our wedding! I don't want everyone to attack my wife!" He also expressed that his daughter is currently studying primary school, and wants to bring her to Hong Kong to study.
Shi Yang Zi also spoke out for the first time after the marriage trouble rumours on Weibo: "Before marriage, Lawrence and I had an agreement, hoping that I won't film anymore, and comfortably be a full time wife, and take care of the "logistics" at home well.... Loving is easy, maintaining it is hard. I hope we can guard this love we had in the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
“It’s Okay, That’s Love” star Jo In Sung has been named the 2014 Style Icon of the Year. Kim Soo Hyun maintained the largest percentage of the fan vote for the awards at 6.5% but was ultimately defeated by Jo In Sung. The 2014 Style Icon Awards were held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on October 28.
Earlier in the evening, Jo In Sung received a Style Icon Award as the Icon of Healing. Jo In Sung witnessed an increase in his popularity in 2014 due to his role as Jang Jae Yeol, a schizophrenic writer in “It’s Okay, That’s Love.”
Jo In Sung expressed his joy upon receiving the award stating,"I think this is especially meaningful."
There were a total of ten style icons who were recipients of awards during the evening. Style Icons were selected from a total of fifty candidates. Prior to the awards, the top twenty nominees from the results of fan voting were revealed on the Style Icon Awards website.
Sung Joon and Han Groo were the recipients of the first New Icon awards in recognition of their recent performances in Korean dramas.
Sung Joon has become an icon for romance through his captivating K-Drama roles. He won over the hearts of K-Drama viewers in 2014 with his stirring performance as Joo Won opposite actress Kim So Yeon in “I Need Romance 3.” He followed with his role as the conflicted doctor Nam Ha Jin in “Discovery of Romance.”
Han Groo stirred up the empathy of Korean drama audiences with her frank portrayal of Joo Jang Mi in the 2014 tvN drama “Marriage, Not Dating.”
Actor Yoo Yeon Suk of “Gu Family Book,” “Reply 1994,” and the variety show “Youth Over Flowers” was a Style Icon Award recipient.
Go Ara was recognized for her past performances which included the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Ahn Jae Hyeon Thanks Jun Ji Hyun for Covering Up for Him When He Made NGs in ‘You Who Came From the Stars
Oct 29 2014
Having worked with top stars during his debut as an actor, Ahn Jae Hyeon shared some stories about Jun Ji Hyun.
In the upcoming episode of KBS Happy Together, Joo Won, Ahn Jae Hyeon, Kim Ji Min, Kim Na Young, Hong Seok Cheon, and Shin Joo Hwan appeared as guests for the ‘fashion people’ special.
During the filming, Ahn Jae Hyeon was asked about his experience filming for SBS’ You Who Came From the Stars, especially since it was his acting debut.
“I was really happy filming with Jun Ji Hyun nuna,” said Ahn Jae Hyeon. “I made a lot of NGs, but every time, she would say, ‘That happens to everyone when they’re still babies,’ and took good care of me.”
The full episode will air on October 30.
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Exo announced on 1st MAMA lineup
Oct 29 2014
Exo and members of Big Bang are among artists announced on the first lineup for the 2014 MAMA, or Mnet Asian Music Awards, on Dec. 3.
The event will be held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo Arena.
Despite the recent departure of its two Chinese members, boy group Exo, who released the digital single “Overdose” earlier this year, will perform on stage.
G-Dragon and Tae-yang of Big Bang will also make it onto the MAMA stage.
Taeyang released his second solo album in June. Its title track “Eyes, Nose, Lips” topped major music charts for its lyrical portrayal of a breakup.
On Monday, the annual music awards hosted by CJ E&M released the full list of nominees for each prize section, from newbie of the year to best solo male artist.
The awards honor musicians through 17 sections. Music fans are able to cast their votes for their favorite musicians or their favorite performances of this year through Dec. 3.
Girl group Crayon Pop, rapper G-Dragon, diva Lee Hyo-ri and lead vocalist CL of 2NE1 were some of last year’s MAMA winners.
JoongAng Daily
Taiwan to give Lee Young-ae an award
Oct 29 2014
Actress Lee Young-ae, of the hit period drama series “Dae Jang Geum” (2003-04), will receive a human rights award from a Taiwanese organization, according to a lawyer who represents the 43-year-old actress.
The official name of the award is “Fervent Global Love of Lives.” It is given by the Chou Ta-kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation.
Lee is scheduled to visit Taiwan sometime next year to receive her award.
“Lee had a chance to meet officials from the Taipei Representative Office in a private meeting recently to receive a recognition plaque from the Taiwanese government,” said lawyer Lee Jong-mu.
The private meeting was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office as a mark of appreciation because Lee helped out a Taiwanese mother who gave birth to a premature infant last June.
Lee donated 100 million won ($96,000) to the mother who happened to give birth to a baby after she accidentally fell during her trip to Seoul.
The baby reportedly weighed about one kilogram (about two pounds) and was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. The child had to go through a number of surgeries, but its parents could not afford the medical expenses. Due to their mounting bills, the couple could not go back home.
“During the recent meeting, Lee was asked to participate in the awards ceremony that will be held next year to receive the human rights award,” the lawyer said.
The news about Lee giving a helping hand to the baby and its parents was covered by Taiwanese media when the couple returned to their home country.
After Lee gave the donation, some Taiwanese online news outlets reported that the couple actually leads an affluent life as they drive a BMW and were allegedly spotted at a Lady Gaga concert that costs 480,000 won per ticket.
Responding to the controversy, however, Lee said publicly ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
KBS, MBC ban some Epik High tracks
Oct 29 2014
Half of the tracks from hip-hop trio Epik High’s eighth album have been deemed unsuitable for television, according to broadcasters KBS and MBC yesterday.
Of the total 12 tracks, the disputed six include Epik High’s version of “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” originally sung by Tae-yang of Big Bang, “Life is Good,” “Lesson 5” and “Born Hater.” The broadcasters said that the lewd language used in the songs meant that they couldn’t be aired on their channels.
The trio’s title track “Spoiler” and another song, “Happen Ending,” received the green light from both KBS and MBC, however.
In a similar scenario, Gaeko had some of his music banned from TV screens recently, too. Eleven songs out of 18 on the hip-hop musician’s album were recently banned by KBS.
JoongAng Daily
Donnie Yen and Michelle Yeoh are both busy after CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2
courtesy of mingpao.com
The film CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2 (NGOR FU CHONG LUNG 2) wrapped up in New Zealand. 300 people on and off camera celebrated the completion of produciton for two days in a row; unfortunately Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) had to promote KUNG FU JUNGLE (YUT GOR YUN DIK MO LUM) and work on the U.S. Series STRIKE BACK in South Africa respectively so they were not present. Director Yuen Woo Ping, actors JuJu Chan Yuk Wan and Eugenia Yuan Lai Kei were among the attendees. The film shot in New Zealand for 4 months. The team gave actors a green stone necklace that represented blessing as gifts. Chan Yuk Wan looked forward to seeing everyone again next year at the premiere.
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Chan Wai Man, Anthony Wong, Ng Chi Hung
courtesy of mingpao.com
In the film GANGSTER PAY DAY (DAI CHA FAN), Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Chan Wai Man and Ng Chi Hung played three over the hill mob bosses. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin played a cafe owner and Carrie Ng Ka Lai played Chau Sun's former wife. Director Lee Po Cheung said that this is not the usual mob film with heavy Hong Kong nostalgia. Chan Wai Man and Ng Chi Hung talked about the real side of the mob back then, made the script richer and gave characters flesh and blood. Wong Yau Nam in the film were like brothers with Chau Sun. Working with the Best Actor, he said that he did not have any stage fright.
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