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
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
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
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
Running Man Celeb Song Jihyo Charms Taiwan Fans
South Korean actress, television presenter and model Song Jihyo made what local media called a “flash visit” to Taiwan yesterday, arriving at noon and flying out in the evening. After arriving at Taoyuan International Airport, the Running Man star headed straight to an opening ceremony for the Taiwan flagship store of South Korean cosmetics brand...Continue reading
Electropop Diva Jeannie Hsieh Tops Year-end Party Earnings List
Electropop dance queen Jeannie Hsieh is set to be the highest-earning performer for the year-end party season, racking up a whopping $40 million NT in earnings so far. With major companies rolling out the cash for star-studded shows to entertain employees at their end-of-the-year banquets, celebs are pulling in millions per show. According to Apple...Continue reading
French Cyclist Wins 2015 Taiwan KOM Challenge
French cyclist Damien Frederic Monier has won the 2015 Taiwan KOM challenge, coming in ahead of over 400 competitors from 32 countries. The contenders took off from Hualien’s Qi-xing-tan Beach at 6:30 this morning, passing through Taroko Gorge, and finally reaching Wu-ling on He-huan Mountain at various times this afternoon. Race organizers say Monier took...Continue reading
2nd Pair of Red Panda Cubs to be Officially Named at Taipei Zoo
Officials at the Taipei Zoo say a second pair of red panda cubs is doing well, as they await their official names. The two brothers, nicknamed Yaffa and Yafia for now, were born in June this year, and have been described by keepers, as “pretty rambunctious”. Their caretakers say the two are now constantly challenging...Continue reading
Girl Group ‘Twice’ with ROC National Debuts Music Video
A new South Korean girl group featuring an ROC national released its first music video Tuesday. Twice has drawn attention here in Taiwan because of local teenager, Chou Tzuyu. Members of the group were selected from the South Korean TV talent show “Sixteen” earlier this year. The show saw girls from different countries showing off...Continue reading
‘The Assassin’ Leads Golden Horse Nominees
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s martial arts movie “The Assassin” is leading the pack for this year’s Golden Horse Awards, with 11 nominations, including best feature film and best director. Hou won the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival in May for “The Assassin.” The film will also represent Taiwan at next year’s Academy Awards in...Continue reading
Electric Bikes to be Banned from Taipei Sidewalks and Bike Lanes
Electric bicycles are to be banned from sidewalks and cycle lanes in Taipei beginning October 1st. According to the city’s Department of Transportation, the move is due to the their relatively high speeds compared with traditional bicycles. Electric bicycle riders will have to use slow traffic lanes or stay on the right side of roads...Continue reading
Running Wild at the New Balance Happy Zoo Run
The Taipei Zoo will see more than just its resident animals running wild this weekend, for the New Balance Happy Zoo Run. The run, now in its sixth year, offers the unique experience of seeing zoo animals early in the morning, before the zoo usually opens to the public. This Sunday, the 4km run will...Continue reading
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