K-drama midseason recap – Netflix’s Sisyphus: The Myth comes back down to earth

Park Shin-hye (left) and Cho Seung-woo in a still from Sisyphus: The Myth.Netflix This article contains spoilers. Sisyphus: The Myth came out of the gate strong, introducing us to two timelines and the outrageous time travel gimmick that connected them, and delighting us with some of the most bold and ridiculous action set pieces ever seen on...

Jacky Wu Opens Up About the Rumoured Rift Between Him and Jay Chou

For years, the falling out between Jay Chou and his mentor seasoned TV host Jacky Wu has always been a hotly discussed topic amongst entertainment followers. When the Taiwanese Mandopop king married the love of his life Hannah Quinlivan in 2015, Jacky was noticeably absent on the guest list, leading many to continue speculations that the two have had a falling out. On...

Wu Chun More Cautious About His Health

The boss of a chain of gyms in his birth country of Brunei, health and fitness have always been a priority for Wu Chun (吳尊). When he shared a photo of a recent meet-up with his classmates on social media, netizens joked that they looked like they were from different generations, due to the star’s youthful appearance...

Edwin Siu Teases Jeannie Chan for Being Too Wild

Playing an unconventional pair in Beauty and the Boss <愛美麗狂想曲>, Edwin Siu (蕭正楠) is the effeminate male to Jeannie Chan’s (陳瀅) straightforward, tomboy character. With the drama currently airing on TVB, Edwin exposed Jeannie’s wild side in their bedroom scene together. Almost Ripped Off Edwin’s Briefs At the press meet, when Ali Lee (李佳芯) spilled that Jeannie has a revealing performance in the drama. Edwin...

Tavia Yeung’s “Modern Dynasty” Drops Trailer

Billed as the modern version of 2019 hit drama Beyond the Realm of Conscience <宮心計>, upcoming Hong Kong drama Modern Dynasty <家族榮耀> is set to play out the sinister mudslinging of the cutthroat business world. Produced by Tommy Leung (梁家樹), the drama is a joint collaboration between Media Asia and Chinese streaming platform Youku. The production stars many Hong Kong artistes, including:  Chilam...

Katy Kung Films “Brutally Young 2”

Praised for a suspense-filled storyline, thriller Brutally Young <十八年後的終極告白> had viewers hooked with its plot twists. With its sequel Brutally Young 2  set to be a totally different story, new cast Katy Kung (龔嘉欣),  Zoie Tam (譚凱琪) and Raymond Cho (曹永廉) will be shaking up the original lineup including Shaun Tam (譚俊彥) and Joel Chan (陳山聰). Playing a trio of siblings along with Terence Siu (邵展鵬) and 2018 Miss Hong Kong...

Actor-Turned-Trainee Liang Sen Reveals Reason for Going Bald in Youth with You 3

Drama fans may recognize some familiar faces among Youth with You S3’s roster of trainees in About is Love male lead Yan Xi and Rimiko Li Junhao who’s played supporting roles in Forward Forever and The Prince of Tennis. Similarly, Liang Sen who immediately turned heads for being the only bald trainee in the entire show and possibly in the history of idol survival shows is also an...

Gong Jun on His Performance in “Word of Honor”

Experiencing explosive popularity with his performance in BL drama Word of Honor <山河令>, Chinese actor Simon Gong Jun (龚俊) is quickly becoming one of the hottest new stars of 2021. While some artistes can turn pompous by sudden fame, Gong Jun remains humble as he still considers himself among the “18th tier” of celebrities. Sitting down for an interview, Gong Jun...

3 Chinese Actors Whose Fame Was Held Back by Their Agencies

While some Chinese actors easily found fame and success shortly after their debut, others take years to do so. After all, a handsome face does not necessarily guarantee instant stardom. Even a memorable role does not sustain popularity if the actor’s career is mismanaged by his agency. Here are three actors with strong acting skills, but...

Ashley Chu Back at TVB After Cheating Scandal

Last year, Ashley Chu (朱智賢) and married actor Jackson Lai (黎振燁) were caught going on a secret date after being attracted to each other on the set of  Beauty and the Boss <愛美麗狂想曲>. With their images in tatters, their jobs were paused for a year. With the drama airing on TVB on March 22, Ashley attended a publicity event, where she was confronted with...