Taiwanese-American praised for stellar performance in latest Justin Bieber MV

Ko plays the love interest of Bieber in the latest single "Hold On" music video. (Screengrab from YouTube) Justin Bieber’s latest single, “Hold On,” debuted on March 5 to great acclaim. Much of the praise was directed to the touching storyline behind the music video and the acting skills of Taiwanese-American actress Christine Ko (葛曉潔).   Amid mounting...

Patty Hou’s Appearance on Reality Show Dredges Up Her Mum’s Past Relations With Married Men

Honest conversations on reality show My Dearest Ladies 婆婆和妈妈 which is all about familial relationships should have been what TV gold is made of. However, instead of raking in the ratings, Taiwanese host and former TV anchor Patty Hou and her mum Lin Yueyun’s tearful heart-to-heart put the two in the hot seat as their conversation brought attention to Yueyun’s...

Andy Hui Set to Make His Big Showbiz Comeback After OnSum Scandal

Two years after the cheating scandal that brought down a once promising career, it appears Andy Hui is finally ready to take another step forward and move on. The actor has signed on to appear in Take It! Producer (lit.) 接招吧!制作人, a drama series composed of 12 individual vignettes based on the struggles encountered by singers. Aside from acting in one...

Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong Confirmed for “Now, We Are Breaking Up”

Song Hye Kyo has a busy year ahead as she is committed to filming two dramas. The 39-year-old was earlier cast for upcoming thriller drama The Glory, and was recently confirmed to star in romance drama Now, We are Breaking Up alongside Jang Ki Yong, Choi Hee Seo and Kim Joo Hun. Revolving around relationships and breakups, Now, We are Breaking Up focuses on the story between...

Interview: Jung In-sun On Her First Love & Special Bond With Kang Min-hyuk

Jung In-sun (정인선) has played many different roles throughout her acting career in the showbiz. They include a police officer worn down by reality, a woman who took a break from work to focus on family, and a single mom. Her latest role in “How to be Thirty” (아직 낫서른) marks the first time where she’s...

Cathryn Li Counters Film Producer Jack Lee’s Claim Of Her Problematic Work Ethics

Somehow, Malaysian influencer Cathryn Li (李元玲) is still drawing a lot of flames. What started as a jab at her piano skills has evolved into an evaluation of her work ethic. A film producer and a talent manager have both spoken up about working with Cathryn. Of course, the 31-year-old has spoken out to defend herself. SOURCE: INSTAGRAM In case...

Taiwan model won’t apologise to Show Lo over sexual harassment claims

Show Lo and Lu Ya-hsi.Instagram/showlo and Instagram/pinkcat032 Taiwanese model Lu Ya-hsi  said on Sunday (March 7) that she won’t apologise to Show Lo who reportedly sued her for defamation. Speaking in a charity event, she said: “This conversation was real. There was really a person who called himself Show Lo on WeChat texting me. I didn’t fake it....

Tao’s New Song ‘She and You’ Suddenly Axed by Censors

One day you’re in, the next day you’re out. Huang Zitao learned this first hand after his new song She and You 她与你 was suddenly axed by the censors for one show when he was prohibited from singing the song. The singer-actor released “She and You” on February 26, landing at the top spot on the ratings list after...

Kathy Yuen and Shing Mak Share the Moment They Fell in Love

Falling in love, getting married, and having a baby all happened at lightning speed for Kathy Yuen (湯怡) and Shing Mak (麥秋成). After their marriage in February, the couple is expecting their first child this summer. While many are still reeling in shock by the rapid developments in their relationship–as their romance was unannounced before their engagement and baby news–Kathy...

Pakho Chau to Star in “Forensic Heroes 5”

Last year’s Forensic Heroes 4 received an average rating of 36.3 points and the finale reached a high of 39.6 points. This broke the record for the highest-rated series in seven years. Striking the iron while it is hot, TVB plans to film the fifth installment in September with Pakho Chau (周柏豪) headlining the drama. With many aspirations for his...