Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Monthly archive January, 2016
Running Man Members Visit Taiwan

Running Man Members Visit Taiwan

All members of the South Korean hit show Running Man arrived at Taoyuan International Airport this afternoon. The 7 main cast members are in Taiwan for a special meet and greet session that takes place tonight at Taoyuan Arena. This is the first time all the members have been in Taiwan at the same time,...Continue reading
Actor Ryan Reynolds in Taiwan for "Deadpool" Tour

Actor Ryan Reynolds in Taiwan for “Deadpool” Tour

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is jumping right into the thick of Taiwan’s current events, as he tours the island to promote his anti-hero action flick “Deadpool”. Reynolds arrived on Wednesday and is scheduled to leave tomorrow, two weeks before his movie based on a Marvel Comics character opens in Taiwan theaters on February 5th. The...Continue reading
Jolin and JJ Show Star Power at Warner Music Year-end Banquet

Jolin and JJ Show Star Power at Warner Music Year-end Banquet

Star power was out in full force last night for the Warner Music Year-end Banquet, with some of the biggest names contributing millions of NT as lucky draw prizes. In anticipation of the upcoming Year of the Monkey, the theme of the night was “Rise of the Planet of Apes”. But several celebs also went...Continue reading
Taiwan Entertainer Show Luo Sees Backlash from Fans

Taiwan Entertainer Show Luo Sees Backlash from Fans

Another Taiwan celebrity is in hot water over the issue of “national identity”. Singer-dancer-host Show Luo is seeing major backlash from fans, after saying “we are indeed, all Chinese” at an event in China last week. Luo made the comment when Chinese media outlets asked him how he felt about working with Chinese entertainers. Taiwan...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu's Management Claims She Supports "One China Principle"

Chou Tzuyu’s Management Claims She Supports “One China Principle”

The controversy over holding an ROC flag on television continues today for Chou Tzuyu, as her management company said the Taiwan member of the South Korean girl group TWICE firmly supports the “one China principle”. Due to the flag flap, Chou has lost an endorsement deal for a smartphone produced by the Chinese company Huawei. The...Continue reading
CNN Lists Taiwan As One Of 2016's Up-And-Coming Destinations

CNN Lists Taiwan As One Of 2016’s Up-And-Coming Destinations

CNN has just listed Taiwan as one of the top destinations for 2016. Thanks to its soaring mountains, gorgeous coasts and mouth-watering cuisine, Taiwan is one of the hot destinations of the year. CNN mentions Sun Moon Lake and the 100-acre Fo Guang Shan Monastery as must-see places. Taiwan’s cherry blossom festival, Lantern Festival and...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu's China Events Cancelled Amid Flag Controversy

Chou Tzuyu’s China Events Cancelled Amid Flag Controversy

Taiwan’s Chou Tzuyu of K-pop girl group TWICE has found herself at the center of major controversy, after the group’s record label indicated that all of Chou’s scheduled events in China were cancelled. The announcement comes after a Taiwan actor Huang An accused Chou of being a “separatist in favor of Taiwan independence”. Many media...Continue reading
Director Ang Lee to Announce Oscar Nominations

Director Ang Lee to Announce Oscar Nominations

Oscar-winning Taiwan-born director Ang Lee will be among those to announce the nominees for the 2016 Oscar awards on Jan. 14. Lee will join the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and American actor John Krasinski in making the announcement. Lee and del Toro will unveil...Continue reading
Host Dee Hsu Caught Off Guard by Fan Support for Concert

Host Dee Hsu Caught Off Guard by Fan Support for Concert

Television host Dee Hsu is getting some unexpected love, after over 10,000 of her fans signed a petition for Hsu to put on a concert at the Taipei Arena. After a strong showing on the New Year’s Eve special program “Superstar” just two weeks ago, Hsu had joked that she would hold a concert, if...Continue reading
Actor Darren Wang of "Our Times" to Strike Out On His Own

Actor Darren Wang of “Our Times” to Strike Out On His Own

Taiwan actor Darren Wang has announced that he is striking out on his own, after declaring the termination of his contract with producer and agent Angie Chai on Wednesday. Wang, who shot to fame last year playing a notorious ganster at school in the movie “Our Times”, cited conflicts with Chai and difficulty adjusting to...Continue reading
Netflix Launches in Taiwan

Netflix Launches in Taiwan

Binge-watching has just gotten a lot easier for Taiwan fans of popular television series. American streaming service provider Netflix launched in Taiwan today, offering a trial month of free access to its library of TV shows and movies. From today until February 5th, those who subscribe get a month of free access to movies and...Continue reading