Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Absolute Boyfriend (Taiwan and Japanese Versions)

Absolute Boyfriend (Japanese Version)
 

Summary

Riiko Izawa has never had a boyfriend and she has been rejected by every boy she has ever had a crush on. When she returns a lost cell phone to an oddly dressed salesman, she mentions wanting a boyfriend. To thank her, he directs her to his company's website, Kronos Heaven. When she visits the site, Riiko finds it's a site to create your perfect lover. Thinking it's a game, she customizes and accidentally orders one. The next day, her new lover arrives. Following the instruction manual, she kisses him to wake him up and configures him to be in love with only her. She names him "Night." Three days later, she is shocked to learn that she only had him for a free trial for 72 hours. The salesman, Gaku Namikiri, tells her that she must now pay 100,000,000 yen for Night, however, they will waive the fee if she helps them to collect data about how women think and feel to help perfect future models.

Riiko must now keep Night's true nature a secret from everyone around her. She also soon finds herself in a love triangle between Night and her childhood friend Soshi, who declares his love for her out of fear he will lose her. As the series progresses, Night begins to develop real human emotions, enabling him to truly love Riiko but also resulting in system malfunctions. When Riiko almost loses Night due to the malfunctions, she realizes that he is the one she really loves. She apologizes to Soshi, who moves to Spain with his brother to live with their dad. Night and Riiko spend a few happy weeks together, during which they go on dates, get their picture taken together, and purchase matching rings as symbols of their undying love


Absolute Boyfriend (Taiwanese Version)

Summary
Guan Xiao Fei has never had a boyfriend and has been rejected by every guy who she ever confessed to. When she returns a lost cell phone to a strange salesman, she mentions wanting a boyfriend. To show his gratitude to her, the salesman named Lei Wu Wu gives her his business card and tells her to go to his company's website, Kronos Heaven. At the Darling Store section of the site, Xiao Fei could create her own customized absolutely perfect lover. Having fun with the idea and not realizing what it really means, she sets her preferences and makes an order, intending to keep it for the free 2-day trial and then return it.

The next day, she is shocked when her new lover arrives. Following the instructions, she kisses him to activate him and later gives him the name "Nai Te" (taken from the model name Nightly 01). Just after exactly 48 hours has passed, the salesman appears at her door to inform her that she did not return the product within the 48-hour trial period. Therefore, Xiao Fei must pay 100,000,000 NTD for Nai Te, which is already a generous 70% off discount since she is the first buyer of the product. Later, as Xiao Fei struggles with finding part-time work, Lei Wu Wu is able to negotiate a deal with his company. The fee would be written-off if she helps them to collect data about how women think and feel to help perfect future models. The only other condition is that she will have to keep Nai Te's identity a secret. If she accidentally says it, then she would have to pay the fee.

Xiao Fei must now hide Nai Te's true nature from everyone. She soon finds herself in a love triangle between Nai Te and her childhood friend Zong Shi when he confesses his feelings for her. As Xiao Fei spends more time with Nai Te, Nai Te starts to develop real human emotions, which allows him to truly love Xiao Fei. Who will Xiao Fei choose as her absolute boyfriend.


Drama Review
From Japanese comic book to live action drama, I have to say that the Japanese are really fantastic in creating interest which eventually leads to popular idol drama. Comparing these two versions of absolute boyfriend, it was not easy to choose which version I like best. However, based on the flow of the script and the acting skills of the actors and actresses, I concluded that Japanese version is better than the Taiwan version.

No doubt, Jiro Wang has a great body. In the first episode, he demonstrated his muscular and well-toned body. Subsequently, we get to peek on his muscular every now and then. Mokomichi Hayami has a well-toned body and he is an eye candy too. After some consideration, I decided to cast the vote to Jiro Wang in terms of the ‘look’ department. I am glad that Wu Zun did not take up the role of ‘Night’ or else the drama maybe more dull because of his limited acting abilities. Despite the fact that Wu Zun is a favorite among young girls, I am not in flavor of him taking up this role. Jiro on the other hand is at least watchable although his expression and acting skills can be exaggerated at times. It is better than a plain expression throughout the whole series.

Saki Aibu and Ku Hye Sun are ‘the girl next door’ type of girl. They are both suitable for the role. However, I preferred Saki Aibu because of her cuteness and her ability to fit into the role without trying too hard. Whereas, Ku Hye Sun is pretty good in the Barker King, but her acting skills in this drama get a bit boring as time goes by maybe because of the language barrier. Her limited acting abilities and expression needs to be polish as she continues to act in other dramas. To make matters worse, her voice was dubbed by another person whose voice does not sound nice. This is the main problem when they engage foreign talents to act in idol dramas.

Between Hiro Mizushima and Kun Da, I think Hiro Mizushima is a better actor. From the moment Kun Da appeared in the drama till the end of the show, his acting is dull. I think there is nothing much to mention about his effort here because he appears more like a robot in this drama. Basically, his facial expression does not change much. However, I do not blame him because he is lack of acting experiences. On the other hand, Hiro Mizushima is a charismatic actor who is able to showcase his talent without trying too hard.

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Show Luo dispute with fans at the Shanghai Airport

罗志祥上海机场遇闹事者挑衅气炸 自认不是周杰伦粉丝(图)



罗志祥昨在上海机场怒指对他比中指的民众
罗志祥与周杰伦的粉丝战火越演越烈,罗志祥日前才被周杰伦粉丝指他在演唱会与妈妈亲吻是“乱伦”,引爆两方骂战,不料两天王前天一起从温州搭机到上海,罗志祥出关时被3、4位男民众比中指,还大喊“乱伦祥”,罗志祥气到冲上前质问,后来该男子虽道歉,虽罗志祥粉丝怀疑闹事者是周杰伦粉丝,但罗志祥昨说:“我相信不是杰伦粉丝,杰伦粉丝不会这么没品。”
罗志祥粉丝之前因周杰伦粉丝的“乱伦”用语,已气得飙骂对方没品、没家教,双方战火一发不可收拾,上周六都在温州商演的周杰伦、罗志祥,隔天搭同班机抵达上海,搭接驳车到航厦的短暂路程中,据悉两人还有闲话家常。

不料罗志祥出关时,除接机粉丝外,有3、4个男性先大喊“猪!猪!猪!”吸引罗志祥注意之后,竟向罗志祥伸出中指,接着又大喊“乱伦祥”,最不能容许家人受辱的罗志祥顿时大为光火,冲向对方质问:“你过来,你过来,你比什么!”罗志祥粉丝马上包围该男子要求道歉,后来该男也低头认错。
罗志祥昨傍晚在微博写︰“假如有批评,针对我就好,不要欺侮我妈妈,这真的是我的底限……。”虽然罗志祥粉丝认定是周杰伦粉丝挑衅所为,但杰威尔昨表示:“无法证明是杰伦粉丝,相信杰伦粉丝是善良的,不过还是希望双方粉丝停止谩骂行为。”[NextPage]

骂人的民众(左)被保全揪出来
一段罗志祥激动质问的影片昨天已在网络流传,经纪人蒋承缙说,上传影片者只截取对他们有利的部分,未公开前因后果。事实上,前天罗志祥从温州飞上海,守候在机场的除了歌迷外,还有4、5名不明男子,在一片“罗志祥!”声中突兀地直喊“猪!”甚至朝他比中指、喊“乱.伦祥”。罗志祥闻声马上上前,保全人员也上前要找那几名拔腿就跑的男子问清楚。
罗志祥昨天在微博留言:“相信只要是人听到自己的家人被攻击,一定不会开心。真的希望,假如有批评,针对我就好,不要欺侮我妈妈,这真的是我的底线,请将心比心。不过,他最后也道歉了,也希望这事到此就结束。”
罗志祥因为先前在庆功演唱会上亲了妈妈一下,被反对他的人大作文章,甚至传出反对者是周杰伦FANS,但被双方公司否认。蒋承缙说,罗志祥认为这些人不是周杰伦的FANS,相信周的歌迷不会这么“没品”,其实从上海机场出来后,罗志祥还在车上碰到周杰伦,两人毫无芥蒂地聊起来。


Show Luo had a dispute with Jay chou fans at the Shanghai airport. According to the report, Jay Chou fans were disgusted with Show Luo kissing his mother during one of his concert. During Show Luo transition from the vancouver airport to Shanghai airport, he met these 4 or 5 guys who pointed middle finger at him and insulted his mother. Being a fillial son, Show Luo confronted them and they apologizes to him. Show Luo wrote on his WeiBo accounts and stated that he is upset with the remarks and would rather all the crititism be on him rather than his family members. He believed that this inccident had nothing to do with Jay Chou fans.

Monday, June 04, 2012

Wilber Pan had a crush on Jolin


 
 

According to the chinese article, Wilber Pan admitted that he liked Jolin and he believed that she felt the same way too. He claimed that the article about Jolin and his 'boyfriend' is untrue. When the reporter asked Jolin for her opinion, she exclaimed that Wilber Pan like to joke and he had no lack of female admirers. She stated that both of them are like brother and sister, therefore there will not be any development in this relationship.

蔡依林回应潘玮柏表白 揭潘玮柏花心情史(组图)

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潘玮柏2日谈起好友蔡依林,坦言对她“还是有好感”,即使对方和锦荣感情稳定,潘玮柏仍不死心地说:“八卦新闻看看就好,我相信她也对我超有好感的。”潘玮柏从2005年公开说欣赏蔡依林,至今已经7年,还说要送她名贵跑车。
别看蔡依林如今跟锦荣恋情成迷,当年,她与潘玮柏街上共同吃冰消暑的甜蜜照在网上被曝光,由此传出绯闻,但随后二人表示只是好友。
谈 及近期热炒的潘玮柏表白一事,天后蔡依林表示知道潘帅喜欢开玩笑,两人很熟,因此觉得很有趣:其实他女人缘蛮好,只是讲讲好玩。不过就算潘帅放真心,两人 也没发展:“我跟他太熟了,真的像兄弟姐妹。”Jolin还在现场透露了新专辑的制作情况,她表示现在还在制作期,如果机会合适,不介意与玮柏合作,希望 可以赶上夏季发片。
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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Monster preview


Big Bang to Release 'Alive Monster Edition' Special Album

Big Bang announced its decision to release an album in celebration of 'Big Bang Alive Tour 2012 in Japan.’

According to Big Bang's official Japanese website, the special edition of 'Alive' will include 3 new songs including 'Monster' is to release on June 20. The album is a special edition that will include new videos.

New single 'Monster' recorded in Japanese is a song with sad piano melodies, painful lyrics, reminding listeners of Bing Bang’s hit songs like 'Lie' and 'Haru Haru.’ The new album also includes full version of 'Alive' intro and 'Bingle Bingle' in Korean written by G-Dragon as new tracks.

The DVD will include music videos of ‘Monster,’ ‘Fantastic Baby’s new version, and recording, jacket and making of ‘Alive-Monster Edition.’

credit: kpopstarz.com

CN Blue Take Taiwanese Charts by Storm

Korean boy band CN Blue have raced to the top of Taiwan's major music charts with their new album, "Ear Fun." The album swept the top spot on six charts including the J-Pop weekly chart of G-Music, the country's largest music site, as well as the Chia Chia Records chart and ezPeer, the group's agency FNC Entertainment said on Wednesday.

The album also ranked first on the monthly album sales chart, according to data compiled by Taiwan's online bookstore Books.com.tw from April 13 to Sunday.

CN Blue are gaining an immense following in Taiwan, with all 10,000 tickets for their "Bluestorm" concert in Taipei on Feb. 28 selling out in less than 15 minutes of being made available to the public.


Chosun Ilbo

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Bu Bu Jing Xin (步步惊心) Episode 3 Part II

Rouxi shivers under the blanket once she is back in her room. When the maids serve her ginger soup to keep her warm, she asks if her sister came by and if she said anything. The maids shake their heads and Rouxi asks if she was frightening in the afternoon. Quihui affirms that thought and Rouxi says that Roulan must be really angry, but her anger should dissipate with time.

The next day when Rouxi is on her way to visit Roulan, all the servants that she encounters shun her and move away quickly after greeting her. Rouxi attempts to appease her sister fails as Roulan ignores Rouxi's attempts, frustrating Rouxi.

Rouxi hides in a corner of the garden, pluckinh petals off a flower in frustration when the 10th and 14th princes find her. The 14th prince asks her about her expressions and she replies,  “The look of a container that has been broken.” Both princes are amused and the 10th prince states that he thought Ruoxi has always been fierce towards him, but now he realises that she is actually quite good to him, earning him a thrown flower from a peeved Rouxi.

The 14th prince adds on sighing that he thought that Rouxi was an elegant lady when he first saw her, but it is a pity. Rouxi wonders what the 14th prince means and looks in his direction. He explains that her fame since yesterday's incident at the 10th prince celebration has earned her the nickname ‘Daredevil 13th Sister’.

Ruoxi sighs as she realises that bad news spreads like wildfire, while good news hardly have the same effect. The 14th prince continues and says that the 13th prince has been dragged into this incident as well. The other princes and nobles of the court tease the 13th prince about the origins of his new 13th sister.

Just as Rouxi is starting to get nervous and worried about the implications of her actions, a servants run up to her and informs her that the 8th prince wants to see her. Seeing her worried face, both princes promise her that they will put in a good word for her and ask for leniency if necessary. Their gesture lightens her mood a little.

Rouxi reaches the 8th prince's study and stands in front of the 8th prince’s table while he discusses that day’s court with the10th and 14th princes. He seems to be ignoring Ruoxi, concentrating on the incident in court.

After standing for a considerable amount of time, Ruoxi's legs start to ache and she wobbles on her feet, first standing on one foot while supporting with the front of her heeled shoe; switching over as her legs get tired. While the 10th prince keeps glancing at Ruoxi, the 14th prince calmly engages the 8th prince. A servant soon enters to announce dinner time, and the 8th prince invites his two brothers to stay for dinner.

As they walk towards the entrance, the 8th prince asks his brothers to go ahead first. The 10th prince is anxious and suggests leaving together, but finally relents and leaves Ruoxi with his older brother. Biting her lip, Ruoxi looks down at the ground as the 8th prince approaches her. He asks her to lift her head and looks her in the eyes. Ruoxi gazes back and startled by his expression, she takes a step back. 8th laughs and asks “Where has that day’s chilli-hot daring gone to?” and walks away.

His actions confuse Rouxi. The 8th prince looks back and asks if she still wants to continue standing. He than instructs that Rouxi be sent back to Rou;an's quarters. So Rouxi hobbles back to her sister's place, not sure if this is the end of the matter or if it is just a hiatus before he will deal with her.

On the way to Roulan's place, Ruoxi sees the 10th and 14th princes again. The 10th prince asks how she is and she tricks him with a sad face. He is about to confront the 8th prince when she pulls back and starts to chuckle together with the 14th prince who realized she was tricking the 10th prince. 

Realizing what is going on, the 10th prince pouts at the two of them, scolding Ruoxi and emphasizing that his worry apparently without cause. They apologise to the 10th prince, and Ruoxi shows that she  is a little miffed at the 14th prince for not putting in a word like he had promised earlier. However, the 14th prince explains that his older brother is well known for his courtesy to everyone. If the 8th prince had been polite to Rouxi, treating her as if nothing had happened, then he would have a reason to try and find a way to ask for leniency on her behalf. But seeing that she was ignored and made to stand for such a long time,  he realized that there was no need for him to help. 

The 10th prince thinks for a moment and agrees, chiding the 14th prince for not explaining earlier. While the 14th prince grins and says that he wanted to see Rouxi and the 10th prince reactions.  wants The 10th prince warns the 14th prince that he will get him back, and the 14th prince just laughs and tells the 10th prince that since he has seen Ruoxi all fine and well, it is time for them to head to their dinner appointment with the 8th prince. 

Before Ruoxi urges them to go for the dinner, she asks how the Gorolo family reacted to the incident. The 14th prince assures Ruoxi that the 8th prince will take care of it, adding that she should get a servant to massage her legs. So as the prince head to their dinner, Rouxi hobbles over to her sister's place. 

Upon seeing Rouxi, Roulan orders that dinner be served, but a servant arrives with food from the 8th prince for Rouxi. Rouxi asks Qiaohui if her sister is still angry with her and she get a nod. Wanting to appease her sister, Rouxi attempts to get the 8th prince help, but he replies that he cannot help her in this matter. Only the person who made the knot, can undo the knot.