Richard Poon wooing Maricar Reyes

MANILA, Philippines - Not a few eyebrows were raised when crooner Richard Poon revealed that he is pursuing actress-model Maricar Reyes. The revelation, made during a press conference for his upcoming concert, surprised some especially since rumors have it that Poon is a closet homosexual.

Asked what prompted him to reveal his pursuit of Reyes, Poon told PEP, "There's nothing to hide." Poon has been vocal about his admiration for Reyes even from years ago when they were paired for one of his music videos. More than her good looks, Poon said he is drawn to Maricar's innate kindness. “She's a good person if you really get to know her."

According to the big band-style singer, his pursuit of Reyes - who once hugged headlines when her alleged sex video with disgraced model-physician Hayden Kho surfaced - started when they reconnected at the recent Star Magic Ball. They’ve been constantly hanging out since, oftentimes with common friends.

“We text a lot and we have very long conversations, whether coffee or something. So we really get along," Poon said. He proudly shared that he might’ve breached a level of sorts with his courtship of Reyes. “Parang sabi niya, 'You went through my wall.' Noong narinig ko 'yon, parang sabi ko, 'Thank you.'

Poon is non-committal when asked if Reyes is aware that he is publicizing his ardent pursuit. "I think we've discussed it once or twice," he said.

But what if Reyes disapproves of it and eventually shies off from him because of his revelation?

"Ako, I respect her for every decision she has. If she chooses to be silent, then, for me, if she's that important to me, I'd give her that space she needs. But if ever one day she shocks all of you by saying something about me, wow, I'll be the happiest man!"

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[MV] Still Beautiful - Hwang Bo

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He is leaving

I'm letting him go

I couldn't hold him back

I couldn't cry

I'm letting him go.

Passion is dead

An extravagant memory

If I cry just once

And if I get hurt

Everything will be over.

Don't say you know me

I'm no longer the person you knew

In this terrible darkness

In this familiar hurt

I've already found happiness.

Forget me, please

Don't wake me up from my sleep

Before the night ends

If I open my eyes

Will I still be able to sleep?

Words I hated more than death

Childish words I couldn't utter ...

To come back to me, to love me

To hold me again

I don't know how - really

I'm not that kind of woman.

I'm still beautiful and lovely

And I'm happy.

i LOVE you, Hwang Bo!!!

When T.O.P goes to school...

Pictures of Big Bang’s T.O.P attending school have been spreading amongst netizens.

On October 26th, various Me2days began updating with pictures of T.O.P making an appearance at Dankook University. In the pictures, he is surrounded by a mass of students and looks rather bemused with the attention that he is getting.

Netizens that uploaded the pictures stated, “Despite the unending requests from students asking for an autograph, he remained sincere and responded to every one.”

According to accounts, T.O.P ate lunch at the school cafeteria and quickly left.

Netizens commented, “It must be such a chore for him to even go to school,” “They should leave him alone when he’s eating,” and “The pictures are bad quality but his face still shines.”

AKP

Jiro and Calvin's photo with SNSD gains wrath from fans

Shortly after South Korea's popular girl group SNSD wrapped up their musical performance on stage in Taiwan, the nine ladies had an opportunity to meet with Jiro and Calvin of popular Taiwanese boyband Fahrenheit. In addition, both groups commemorated their meeting with a friendly group photo.

Little did the members of SNSD and Fahrenheit know that after their photo of them posing together was posted online through MTV's website, hundreds of fans reacted with vitrolic and hateful comments such as "Those artists are so privileged that they can just pose with SNSD in a photo. How repulsive!" and "Those artists have it made, not having to wait in line or invest all their strengths to get up close with SNSD. We ordinary people can only watch from afar!"

However, not only are Jiro and Calvin cultural ambassadors in South Korea and Japan through their group Fahrenheit, but Calvin also host his own show on MTV called "Japan, Korea, Music Craze" that is dedicated to the latest pop music news from those two countries. In addition, the Taiwanese group's cultural exchanges with South Korean artists is considered a type of fan service, such as their group photos with South Korean boy band ZE:A when they visited in Taiwan or with South Korean boy band DBSK when they went to South Korea. According to Fahrenheit, each exchange with their foreign counterparts gives their fans even more opportunities to see their idols.

CpopAccess

Why do I have this feeling that these antis are Koreans? Hmmm...

SHINee's Jonghyun and Shin Se Kyung: Their LOVE STORY

A new couple has emerged onto the industry with actress Shin Se Kyung (21) and SHINee’s member Jonghyun (21), revealing that they are currently dating.

After finding that they both had an interest in one another, they began their relationship about a month ago and has confirmed it through Sports Seoul. The two were revealed to have gotten together as often as they could despite their busy schedules, having street dates mainly around Shin’s apartment.

A scene of the two dating was discovered on October 20th after Shin Se Kyung came home from the conference for her movie, “Acoustic.” Jonghyun was waiting for her by her home as the two went on to walk the streets while listening to music. Jonghyun would even at times cover her from passerbys.

One associate that saw the two commented, “They can’t spend a lot of time together since they’re both busy. They communicate through texting or phone calls and usually just take walks in the early morning around their homes.”

Jonghyun has often named Shin Se Kyung as his ideal woman, while Shin Se Kyung chose SHINee as her favorite idol group on broadcast appearances. They have been officially dating for a month, their first meeting being in May at a concert they both participated in. The two advanced on to friends, and now, significant others.

Another associate stated, “Meeting each other became a kind of opportunity to rest for them. They share a lot of the same hobbies and thoughts, which is why they were able to get so close so fast. The two became stars at a young age and have hardships that aren’t able to be expressed in words. Those points became a sort of strength to one another.”

The management agencies of the couple confirmed the relationship with Sports Seoul on October 26th.

Shin Se Kyung’s agency, Namoo Actors, stated, “It’s been a month since they began meeting one another. They have good feelings for one another and are currently getting to know each other.”

Jonghyun’s agency, SM Entertainment, also carefully stated, “We heard that they met each other through other people. Their relationship is just now beginning.”

Sports Seoul and Allkpop

What I think? I'm more than happy! At least their agencies both confirmed it. And besides, it's good to be inLOVE! Come on, people! Stars fall in love, too. Korean anti-fans are selfish and cruel. Evil evil evil. I support JongKyung all the way!

Suppressed By China – Vivian Hsu in Tears

Vivian Hsu Ruo Xuan cried! Because Taiwan’s representing film group was suppressed by China at Tokyo’s Film Fest, Taiwan’s artists were completely not able to step on the red carpet in their prepared outfits, nor to step on stage, given unequal treatment, Vivian couldn’t help the sadness swelling up. The news director of the film bureau returned to Taiwan with the team in the evening, talking about the suppression they went through, talking of Taiwan’s film welcomed by the Japanese, chokingly couldn’t hold back his upset emotions.

News bureau of film director Frank Chen: “Taiwan film is great! Japanese Ah! Japanese really likes us Taiwan. (Jia You! Jia You!) Once I think of this, I’m a little choked! Sorry! I shouldn’t really behave so impolitely.”

Speaking of Taiwanese film shining internationally, film bureau director Frank Chen was choked into tears, artists traveling along to Tokyo were also in verge of tears; because of suppression by China at the film festival. Director Li Gang: “A one-China issue is of course a bigger problem than a film!”

Director Li Gang didn’t even finish his sentence, Vivian on the side couldn’t hold back and cried, using her hands to wipe tears. Ethan Ruan quickly patted Vivian on the shoulders to comfort her, and showed eye contact with crew members to get tissue. With Vivian in an emotional state, she turned around to cover her emotions.

“Not being able to walk the red carpet is really a unfortunate, the director, Ethan Ruan and Janine Chang drank until the next morning because of this.” Vivian said.

Using Japanese telling the Japanese media of Taiwan’s helplessness, Taiwan artists and director were all in solemn face, since on the evening of the 23rd were prepared to walk the red carpet, then was last minute only to say it was cancelled. Artist Vivian Hsu: “Once Ethan knew, he madly tore his tie off with his hands.”

Laughing and crying after the issue, Vivian could only try to use humour to let it go, but she has posted on her blog of that days incident, picture of the clothing and jeweller that were going to be showed off. As for that evening’s activities, Vivian wore a brand name backless black evening wear, shining for many international photographer’s film. Not only did she use Japanese to voice for Taiwan, but also used fashion to bite back their incident of being suppressed by China.

Asian Fanatics

Sandara Park feels flustered around SHINee’s Minho?

2ne1’s Sandara Park is reported to have made a surprising confession about a “younger man” on the recent recording of ‘Strong Heart‘.

She revealed, “At the end of last year, during a music award show, I got to sit amongst younger men such as SHINee and 2PM. I didn’t know what to do.”

When asked about who made her the most excited, she answered, “SHINee’s Minho, who sat beside me.”

However, Sandara also went on to say that a relationship with Minho would never work out, and it seems her reasoning has drawn a lot of attention. Unfortunately, you’ll have to tune in to find out the answer.

The upcoming episode of ‘Strong Heart’ will also include fellow 2NE1 member Park Bom as well as2PM’s Wooyoung and Nichkhun, Psy, and ZE:A’s Hwang Kwanghee.

[UPDATED]

Sandara Park explains her crush on Minho

During the show, Sandara first revealed her ideal type, saying, “I like someone who is younger than me. He also has to be the opposite of what he looks like. He has to be cute in appearance, but tough in personality. I also want him to be at least older than my brother, Thunder.”

She continued by discussing an episode that had happened during last year’s Gayo Daejun, which included Minho, “In 2009’s Gayo Daejun ceremony, Minho was sitting beside me. While I was being carried away by the ceremony, I accidentally yelled out, ‘Wah!’ when the fireworks went off. I, being a female idol member, should say something more like, ‘Omo.’ But after screaming out ‘Wah!,’ I looked at Minho’s shocked (?) expression, and I realized that a relationship with Minho would never work out.”

MC Kang Ho Dong then asked her, “Don’t these embarrassing moments always happen in front of someone you like?” to which she expressed, “Yeah.”

Vanness thanks GOD for no bed scenes

As reported previously, Vanness Wu and Lynn Xiong were filming in Paris for their upcoming drama, “Material Queen”. Vanness has been trying his best to avoid intimate scenes due to his Christianity, but he and Lynn had a bed scene in the drama. Fortunately, due to the cold weather in Paris, the bed scene was cancelled and changed to a kissing scene instead. Feeling relieved, Vanness expressed, “Thank God!”

Vanness broke up with his now ex-girlfriend Arissa just before he left Taiwan for Paris. He revealed to the media that he has already recovered from it, “Regardless of love relationships or work, God is the one giving me strength and power. Whether it’s good or bad, I have to face them all.” There were rumors that the couple broke up because Arissa had a new love interest and/or because of a dissatisfying sex life. Vanness continued to thank God and did not disclose any further details of the break up to the media.

It’s Vanness first time working with Lynn Xiong and he complimented her, saying that she’s very cute, “She’s completely different from her appearance. She’s like a kid, very easy to get along with.” Since Lynn is 179cm tall, whenever the two have to be filmed standing together, Lynn would take off her high heels right away. Van Ness laughed, “The director wanted me to stand on a box, but I refused.”

Golden Bell is airing on Friday, but Vanness won’t be attending as he will be performing in Singapore. He didn’t forget to congratulate his good friend and director Chen Hui-Ling and Jian Man-Shu for their Best Director and Best Actress nominations for “Year of the Rain” respectively, “Hurry and go get your awards! You guys have to win!”

CpopAccess

Is Wu Chun hotter than Lee Min Ho?

Goo Hye Sun admitted Wu Chun is more handsome than Lee Min Ho.

South Korean Goo Hye Sun made the most of her three day stay in Taiwan following her press conference with Fahrenheit member and fellow co-star Wu Chun for the upcoming live action adaptation of "Absolute Boyfriend". During her time with the muscular hunk, the pair had the chance to spend some quality time together to get to know each other over a meal of hot pot. One of the notable highlights of that particular dinner was when Wu Chun showcased his gentlemanly skills in picking out the highly delicious crab meat and offering it to his South Korean guest.

Following the time Hye Sun spent with her future robot love, the Korean actress took the time to meet with 150 of her fans as she played interactive games and gave out personal tokens such as used perfume (translator's note: WTF?) and an expired personal ID. When the host of the fan meet-and-greet posed the question "Is Wu Chun more handsome than ["Boys Over Flowers" co-star] Lee Min Ho" to Hye Sun, the actress immediately admitted, "Yes!" When followed up with the question as to whether she felt that her answer would offend her previous "Boys" co-star, Hye Sun replied, "If he knew about this, I think he would be a bit sad."

source: CpopAccess

Who do you think is HOTTER?

Jerry Yan loses $25 million due to illness

Former F4 member Jerry Yan has been rejecting film and endorsement deals

Health is wealth as the saying goes and no one knows it better than Taiwanese actor Jerry Yan. The former F4 member has had to turn down a total of 20 serials, 10 movies and at least 15 endorsements due to his severe gastric problem. The lost deals are estimated to amount to NTD470million ($25million).

He's been working real hard since last year; filming Down With Love, releasing his new album Freedom, and pictorial book 9314 Man & Boy. Other than his promotional appearances, the 33-year-old Taiwanese has not accepted new assignments citing health as his first priority now.

Jerry is reportedly feeling better and was seen at a hair salon in Taipei on Tuesday for a grooming session to prep for his Japan promo shots.

source: XINMSN

Poor thing. That's what he had to pay for working so hard. Oh well, since everybody loves this shy guy very much, let us go back to his earlier days in showbiz. Check out his gorgeous photos below!

-my favorite Jerry photo-