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Jessica Chastain to Present Award at Golden Horse Ceremony

Jessica Chastain to Present Award at Golden Horse Ceremony

Oscar-nominated American actress and film producer Jessica Chastain will be one of the presenters at the 54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony in Taipei next month.Continue reading
Mayday Leads Golden Melody Nominees

Mayday Leads Golden Melody Nominees

Mayday’s album “History of Tomorrow” is leading this year’s nominees for Golden Melody Awards — with eight nominations, including Best Mandarin Album. Mayday was also nominated in the categories of Best Album of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Best Band, Best Composer, Best Lyricist, Best Album Production, and Best Music Video. “History of...Continue reading
South Korean Actor Gong Yoo in Taiwan

South Korean Actor Gong Yoo in Taiwan

South Korean actor Gong Yoo arrived in Taiwan Thursday on his first visit to the island. He was mobbed by fans on arriving at Taoyuan International Airport. Gong is expected to hold a news conference today and meet with fans at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei on Saturday. The 5,500 tickets for Saturday’s event sold...Continue reading
"The Teenage Psychic" Takes Asia

“The Teenage Psychic” Takes Asia

An aspect of Taiwan culture is being seen like never before, as “The Teenage Psychic” debuts to acclaim in Asia. The six-episode original series directed by Taiwan’s Chen Hoyu (陳和榆), explores the life of a 16-year-old girl with psychic abilities, making her way through school life while also working in a Taiwan temple. The show,...Continue reading
"Doctors" Debuts in Taiwan to High Ratings

“Doctors” Debuts in Taiwan to High Ratings

South Korean drama “Doctors” debuted in Taiwan on Monday as one of the most-watched Korean drama in its time slot. The TV series stars Park Shin Hye as a headstrong teen who grows into a compassionate doctor with the help of her mentor and love interest, played by Kim Rae-won. The show had already been...Continue reading
Top 5 Highest-earning Taiwan HOSTS

Top 5 Highest-earning Taiwan HOSTS

And continuing with its tally of top-earning Taiwan celebs….. The Apple Daily has released its list of the highest-earning hosts. Top of the list is outspoken and out-of-the-box Dee Hsu, who raked in $117.6 million NT so far this year. The former singer survived 2014’s Top Pot Bakery scandal, ended her highly successful run on...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu and TWICE Drive Korean Soldiers Crazy

Chou Tzuyu and TWICE Drive Korean Soldiers Crazy

A performance by Chou Tzuyu and her band members made over a hundred Korean soldiers dance, cheer, and shout, and even brought some to tears. The kpop group TWICE was invited by Korean variety show “Real Man” to perform for the military. And soldiers showed their love for the band, singing loudly and dancing to...Continue reading
"Fresh Off the Boat" in Taiwan to Film Season 3 Premiere

“Fresh Off the Boat” in Taiwan to Film Season 3 Premiere

Vulture entertainment news website is reporting that the Season 3 Premiere of the US sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” will see the Huang’s coming to Taipei on a family vacation. The Huang’s will be in town for the wedding of Louis’ younger brother, Gene. Season 2 finished with a ‘polite Chinese fight’ between Louis (played...Continue reading
Channels Showing the Rio Olympics

Channels Showing the Rio Olympics

With the Rio Olympics around the corner, Chunghwa Telecom is ready to offer live broadcast services of the Games on Movies-on-Demand, or MOD, and Chunghwa Video. Chunghwa Telecom says starting from the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which is scheduled in the early morning of August 6th Taipei time, Elta TV on MOD will...Continue reading
Wedding Bells for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo

Wedding Bells for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo

Wedding bells are ringing for actress-producer Ruby Lin and her longtime friend and fellow actor Wallace Huo. News of the impending nuptials exploded yesterday when Huo confirmed through his management that the two newly-revealed lovebirds were indeed set to be married. Lin quickly followed that announcement with one of her own, confirming the news and...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Breaks Down In Tears

Chou Tzuyu Breaks Down In Tears

Kpop group member Chou Tzuyu broke down in tears on an episode of a South Korean variety show recently. The 17-year old star hailing from Tainan was all smiles after tasting a dish on “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator”. She said the food tasted like what she used to have at home with her...Continue reading
Sodagreen Announces Three-year Break

Sodagreen Announces Three-year Break

Right after receiving 5 awards at Saturday’s Golden Melody Awards ceremony, Sodagreen announced that they are going to take a three-year break to review their past and contemplate their future path. Sodagreen, with its album “Winter Endless”, was the biggest winner at the ceremony in the categories of best Mandarin album, best band, best lyricist,...Continue reading