Monday, July 23, 2007
crazy over JY.
phew....has been a long long long long time since ive posted here..ohwells..been rather busy lately..what im going to post is sort of the latest..but in between the previous post n this there are lots and lots of gaps..which i guess can be found from other websites..:DMaggie Cheung & Jerry Yan in a "very nice" dine out for 2 hours
Source: TW Apple DailyJuly 22, 2007Scanned news clip by mamy of www.nbbbs.comhttp://www.nbbbs.com/forum/attachments/072...sp0FYk6jawY.jpgsummary by http://jerryskingdom.tkDO NOT TRANSFER WITHOUT THE PERMISSION..Maggie Cheung, now 42, came to Taiwan as Olay ambassador in a press conference held last Thursday. When the event ended at 5pm, she proceeded at the Ding Tai Feng Restaurant, enjoyed and dined out together with the the 30-year old Jerry Yan, where the two were seen by people laughing during their talks, that she almost missed her flight. According to sources, Jerry and Maggie's agent Melvin Chua are good friends, and since it was the first time for Jerry to see Maggie, they felt "very nice!"
Maggie came to Taiwan as Olay's beautiful ambassador, so irresistible that she even charmed Jerry. People saw that the 2 directly went to Ding Tai Feng restaurant for dinner. When reporters asked Jerry to confirm this, he admitted that he really met with Maggie. According to sources, Jerry quietly went that night at the Les Suites Taipei where she stayed, and found out that she already check out before proceeding to have her press con that noon. so he secretly went to meet with her at the Ding Tai Feng restaurant. Forgets her flight
When Maggie's interview at a TV channel ended at 5 pm, she immediately hurried to go towards the Ding Tai Feng restaurant at Xinyi Road. As she had not eaten all day, she got very hungry so the restaurant prepared her favorite Xiao Long Tang Bao ( steamed dumplings)and red bean cake, where she and Jerry went in a VIP area and enjoyed chatting for 2 hours, that Maggie even forgot that she would leave for HK at an 8:20 pm flight. She arrived at the airport at 8pm.Jerry: No talks about work
According to rumors, Jerry had already signed up with Maggie's Ink-Pak Management Agency, and at the dinner, Jerry was to meet Maggie's agent Melvin Chua. However, Jerry denied that the dinner meeting had something to do with his China contracts. Through his agent Mao Liang, he said " Maggie's agent and I had been friends for many years now, so it's just a simple friendly meeting, no talks about work." He said that it was the first time he met Maggie and his first impression was that she was "very nice." Jerry had just finished shooting for his jewelry commercial and by the end of September, he would start shooting the idol drama "Basketball Fire" with Wu Zun.
thanks to kkla @www.nbbbs.com for translatingJerry Yan to come to Shanghai this summer to join the TV "free fight" Source: Xin Wen Wu Bao (News Times China)http://www.xwwb.com/gb/content/2007-07/20/content_150371.htmJuly 20, 2007summary by http://jerryskingdom.tkDO NOT FORWARD/REPOST ELSWHERE WITHOUT EXPLICIT PERMISSION
After an initial glance at this year's Shanghai TV Festival Awards, the Taiwanese version of "The Hospital" will finally be seen by local viewers. The other day, reporters learned from the Shanghai Media Group Film Center that exclusive rights had already been bought by Oriental TV channel for its TV broadcast. Although the airing hasn't been scheduled yet, it will definitely be shown this summer. At present, Oriental TV is patiently contacting male lead Jerry Yan to come to Shanghai for the TV promo.
Re-dubbing and Editing
The success of the Japanese version of "The Hospital" inspired Taiwan, China and Korean TV film makers to copy it. Because " Meteor Garden" director Cai Yue Xun also took charge of the 40-episode Taiwanese version of "The Hospital", shooting period lasted for 8 months, which can be regarded as the typical "slow worker with fine workmanship". Despite the receptive controversy issues on Jerry's acting skills, The Hospital, however, still got very favorable ratings when it it was first shown in Taiwan.
Regarding some sensitive scenes in the serial, the SMG spokesman said that the Oriental TV version had already re-dubbed and edited the changes, and would have no more issues on the entire contents.
Almost ten times the price just to grab the sole TV rights
According to an SMG staff who revealed, it's because of Jerry's high popularity that drama had been the target of several Cable TV channels. Normally, the price for any HK and Taiwan serials is only almost $10,000 per episode. However, because several TV stations had been fighting over for the local rights of "The Hospital," Oriental TV had paid ten times the normal recommended price just to acquire its exclusive rights, and hopes it can earn back its investment through supporting advertisements, when it is officially shown.
Exclusive airing to spark summer TV viewing once again
Summer is the golden battlefield of any TV network to seize ratings. with cable TVs not only coming up with various talent shows, but also struggles down for the sole airing of TV dramas. Besides Oriental TV to be airing the Taiwanese version of "The Hospital,", outside, Hunan's local TV serial will also be shown, as well as Anhui's acquired TV rights of serials from HK, Taiwan and Korea.
Buying expensive TV rights would make a lot of production brands
Can costs be regained in buying expensive those exclusive TV rights? For the producers and the TV stations, making money is not the main purpose. Buying exclusive TV rights will increase the TV stations' influence and the producer firms' branded items to manufacture.
However, the SMG staff also revealed to reporters that the purpose of the expensive buying of 'The Hospital" is that they wanted to tell everyone that the Oriental TV can also join the race for exclusive TV rights, to provide its viewers with the best TV serials. However, for the viewers, whether it is exclusive or not, the most important is still the good quality of the serial. Mia Love Jerry.Do You Love Jerry?
Source: MIA blog sitehttp://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/laiuno/article?mid=585&next=569&l=a&fid=7thanks to yami of www.nbbbs.com for sharingtranslation by http://jerryskingdom.tk/Charming Sweetheart Yan Cheng Xu (Jerry)Climbs up to a 3-degree glory as Asia's most accepted in jewelry accessory collectionMIA jewelry endorser crownIn Jerry's often handsomely graceful and often sunny casual attire,matched up with MIA jewelry lovers necklace Jerry seems to be looking for another same type of girl in the cityWho can match with Jerry's jewelry to become an identical pair To have this unique and exquisite heart connection again
Mia Jewelry, especially for this double 7 Valentine season would release a special projectwith a total of two groups limited to each of the 500 romantic jewelry collectionsMore famous Wei to attack southern Taiwanfollowing Jerry Yan's successful example before
Source: Apple Daily TWhttp://1-apple.com.tw/apple/index.cfm?Fuse...P&Art_ID=36 44201July 15, 2007summary by fatty2 of http://asianfanatics.nettitle and additional translations by http://jerryskingdom.tkAnother comparison article, this time between Jerry & Yang from Xing Guang Bang (the singing contest) again. This XGB is very popular in Taiwan & Yang is the most popular one. Already there have been earlier comparisons between Jerry & Yang's meteoric rise to fame. Now it seems XGB have released an album for the XGB boys & its selling extremely well. So it has been decided the XGB boys be split into 2 groups for promo: 1 group in Taipei & the 2nd group in Tainan (southern Taiwan). & Yang was assigned to Tainan & its suspected that as he's the most popular one in XGB, the record company arranged as such so that Yang can heat up the Tainan market which is relatively more quiet compared to the capital, Taipei. So the news article linked this to F4's 2nd album promo in 2003 where F4 were split into 2 groups, with Jerry the most popular amongst F4 going to Tainan with Vanness while Vic Zhou & Ken doing promo in Taipei.
*************...After finishing their 8-hour marathon autograph-signing session last week, Xing Guang Bang group finalists divided into 3 for their album promo,with no specific production programs prepared, just relied on their charms to attract album sales. The most popular Yang Zong Wei and his group "pumped out" the southern part, held 3 autograph signing sessions, where 2190 fans came. Zhou Ding Wei's group tackled the central part and held 3 sessions for 2,070 fans, while Lin You Jia's group got the northern part but only took 2 sessions for 1,550 fans. Today at 4 pm, the 10 Xing Guang Bang finalists will reunite again for their autograph signing at the CKS park in Chungli City, to recreate their Taipei wave.
Actually, Xing Guang Bang is not the first one in Taiwan who divided their group for their autograph signing sessions. In January 2003, idol group F4 held their "F4 north-to-south satellite link concert autograph signing session". At that time, they divided into 2 groups to cover Taiwan (south) and Taipei (north) The group's most famous Jerry Yan was assigned in Tainan, who then caused him many "custody event injuries(?)" from endless hand shaking of Jerry Yan fans.
************Rich Matrons' Most-Wanted-To-Have Male Stars for 2007
Source: tom.comJuly 4, 2007summarized by Jerry's Kingdom
JK NOTE: LISTING IS ACCORDING TO RANK AND ONLY THE JERRY YAN PART IS DETAILED HERE.1. Wu Zun
2. Jerry Yan
Since F4 is the Chinese version of an ideal handsome man, rich matrons had never ceased the covet and passionate desire for their good looks. Otherwise, the 2006 F4 Hongkong concert would have not been like that hot in box office. Among the achievements of Lao Da Jerry Yan, his natural appearance is of course no discrepancy. There is his model stature, with a smart and clear 5 senses, and when he starts to smile, his partly hidden dimples then seemed all-appearing, while his sunny glitter can certainly sweep off the young and old rich matrons ' depressions. In addition, his modest personality seeks perfection, and makes things he always loves. This type of special strength is the most desirable to ladies. Moreover, the most essential is that he has no known girlfriend, even if there are fried news on Lin Zhi Ling. His handsome male side however, doesn't always appear. As a result, the rich matrons' chances of bargaining are really tremendous.
3. Edison Chen4. Takeshi Kaneshiro5. Nicholas Tse6. Vic Zhou (Zai Zai)7. Leon Lai
METEOR GARDEN WILL HIT PHILIPPINE TV ONCE AGAIN!!
Meteor Garden Re-airs @ GMA7
picture credits to ebolash of jerryyanfamilyphils.article written by bike of http://jerryskingdom.tkAfter Meteor Garden Taiwanese Version was brought into Philippine TV by ABS-CBN Channel 2 in 2003, and for which they had twice replayed the series due to insistent public demand, the network finally says goodbye to this all-time high-rating Chinese TV serial.
Now, GMA Channel 7, considered as the rival network of ABS-CBN, will re-air the phenomenal idol drama in pre-primetime, Mondays to Fridays at 6:00 pm, starting on July 9.
According to grapevine talks, GMA 7 had seek the services of the original dubbers from the other network, minus the voice talent of Shan Cai, who was reported to had already gone abroad.
Can the Filipino fans create another MG phenomenon in the country inspite of the several years passed, and now with different network sponsor and dubbing?
For these, GMA 7, like the pinoy F4 fans, are equally hopeful and confident that the MG magic must live on.
Guan Ying ends her leave to reach for Zaizai and Ken
Source: United Daily NewsJune 28, 2007news scan by mamy of www.nbbbs.comsummary by http://jerryskingdom.tkReposting is strictly prohibited without permission.
Tourism Bureau's idol drama "Wish To See You Again" male leads were earlier announced to be Zaizai and Ken. However, for 2 months now. the female lead had not been determined yet. Yesterday, it was finally fixed that Guan Ying will be the female lead. Producer Angie Chai didn't want to reveal that" Jerry and Vanness will also guest star." which is estimated to begin shooting on July.
At the end of next month, F4 will be together again for the shooting of the idol drama that will promote tourism.
Shooting of the Tourism Bureau Idol Drama
Zaizai and Ken will act as taxi drivers touring travelers around Taiwan. As much as 200 talents were auditioned for the female leads. Yesterday, a newbie won together with Guan Ying who will also act as the other female lead. Rumored to have an over-all budget of 80 million for the entire promotions project, Angie Chai withheld to say that the idol drama budget was only 75 million.
Two years ago, Guan Ying already vowed "not to act in a TV drama again" but her manager said." media just misunderstood her. She was really very tired then with both TV and movies. " She was recently busy promoting her new movie and her stage production at the University of Taiwan. Signing off...
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Dao Ming Si
Saturday, April 28, 2007
crazy over JY.
Sanli's New Drama Selling List Secretly Sell Yan Cheng XuSu Li Wei Denied Working on Cupid Together
After Yan Cheng Xu finished filming The Hospital, some overseas media buyers have received Sanli's new drama selling list for the second half of 2007, and it clearly states that Yan Cheng Xu will film Sanli's idol drama "Cupid". Yesterday, Sanli's executive Su Li Wei denied having contact with Yan Cheng Xu. So is it that Sanli tries to sell the drama before finalizing the discussion, is it not the time to announce the details yet so both sides try to keep it secret, or is it something else?Towards the end of last year, after Yan Cheng Xu sent love to Mongolia and returned to TW, there was rumor that Su Li Wei intended to invite Yan Cheng Xu for filming idol drama that they chatted on the phone happily and reached the common agreement to work together. However, Su Li Wei denied this, strictly stated, "Have never reached him". Yesterday, Jiang Yi Peng, who was still Yan Cheng Xu's agent consultant then and now Hai Die's promotion head, also said, "When met with vice CEO Su at that time, what we talked about was the overall cooperation with Hai Die on music projects. Vice CEO Su only asked me to transfer her wish to work with Jerry, but regarding whether they had contact later, then I don't know." Yan Cheng Xu, who is TW's No. 1 idol, and his name is a "Golden brand" in overseas markets. The Hospital's overseas copyright was sold for close to hundred of millions, and his charm has swept all before one. Overseas media buyers indicates, from this Sanli's new drama selling list, 3 idol dramas are sold in a package. They include My Lucky Star, Ying Ye San Jia Yi, and Cupid. Among them, it states the cast of Cupid "basically it is confirmed that it will be played by Yan Cheng Xu", and a Korean actress is planned to be the female lead. Sanli's producer Wang Li Ming who is responsible for Cupid indicates, "According to my knowledge, Yan Cheng Xu was not contacted. Also, as the script writer(s) needs to take care of Ying Ye San Jia Yi first, so this drama is no hold now."Yan Cheng Xu's personal assistant, Xiao Dai, indicates that he has no comments as he is not responsible for negotiating with media/for projects. Agent consultant Billy, who just completed his work for the period of the Tourism Bureau project, indicates that he doesn't know the situation as the contact between Yan and Sanli happened before him in the office. Mao Liang, the staff of the newly established Dreamdrama by Yan Cheng Xu, replied yesterday, "Right now, Jerry has quite a number of scripts in consideration, and he won't reject any possibilities of working with any broadcasting or movie companies." But still hasn't stated whether Yan Cheng Xu will participate in Cupid or not.
A case study of an obsessive Jerry Yan fan
I. CASE HISTORY 1. Description of the present problem MANILA, Philippines -- Patient Ruth L. Navarra has contracted a severe case of addiction to a gorgeous member of the male specimen, Jerry Yan. He is one-fourth of the phenomenal Taiwanese group known as F4. At the height of their popularity, this group had the power to make girls swoon by just blinking their eyes.Ruth admits her adulation of the group has gone beyond what is acceptably healthy. Not only did she make it a point to go to all their overpriced concerts, she also collected all merchandise she could lay her greedy hands on. She says a balikbayan box full of F4 plates, tumblers, CDs, notebooks, magazines, stickers and bubble gums still sits in her room.She says four years ago, you wouldn't know the paint of her bedroom as she covered every inch of the wall with posters of the Flower 4. She watched "Meteor Garden," the telenovela that made F4, over and over again until her eyes hurt. After watching the show, she would read a Web synopsis of the episode she just watched. She even made her own shrine, err, website of the group.She says she made enemies with some of her oldest friends just because they told her the foursome all looked like fools.There was a time when she grew so tired of singing songs she could not understand (apparently she felt researching the translation on the Internet was not enough) that she got herself a tutor and took Mandarin classes.Once she had the opportunity to meet Jerry in person. She couldn't help herself and professed eternal love for the poor man. She promised herself she would walk down the aisle holding his hands.But after "Meteor Garden," the group seemed to disappear into oblivion. After the wave of F4 madness, nothing has been heard about them since.Ruth saw them recently being interviewed in a TV show. She noted with sadness that they were still saying the same things. To her, it felt that their answers had entered a time warp and there was nothing new to pounce on.She admits her heart fluttered and she almost died of asphyxiation when Jerry smiled while answering one of the questions. He still has that effect on her. Only, Jerry does not do that now as often as he did four years ago.She says she's recovering from the addiction, though there are still times when she stumbles and finds herself staring with longing at the lone Jerry Yan poster in her room.2. DiagnosisClearly, this is a case of serious obsession. Jerry Yan is a very lucky man because he lives in a country away from where she lives and is constantly surrounded by overprotective bodyguards. It gives you shivers to think what could happen if he had none of that.II. InterventionFor her full recovery, I recommend that she take down that single poster fromher wall and cover the box of merchandise with masking tape so she would not find herself sifting through them in the dead of night.
Source: asianfanatics.net
Mike He will replace Jerry Yan as a new member of F4 and will participate in idol drama "果實的眼淚"? TVBS said, "Is that possible? Mike is in some way the "first brother" (leading figure) of our company." Chai Zhi Ping laughed regarding the F4 rumor, "Even if I were to replacement a member, I would choose Kingone Wang to replace him!"After Jerry decided not to partipate in "果實的眼淚", rumors reported that Chai Zhi Ping planned on having Mike fill the position and turn Zai Zai in to the leader of F4. Mike's management company TVBS said after the rumors were revealed, "Mike is our company's most important leader. There were plans for him to develop in Japan and Korea. After filming Exchange Love, many requests for movies, dramas, and advertisements came in. Many of them came from overseas, so we had to politely decline Ms. Chai's offer."After talking with his company, Mike obtained a one-month vacation. He will be leaving for Japan in May to experience the lifestyle there. He said, "After learning Japanese for so long, I want to go try the language out. I want to be able to ride the taxi by myself and stroll through the supermarkets."During the promotions of Exchange Love, Mike was lined up with Rainie Yang and Kingone Wang. Because Mike is regarded as the leading figure, rumors had it that TVBS felt that it overshadowed the fact that Mike is the male lead.Chai Zhi Ping said puzzled, "Is this the new rumor? I don't believe that Mike would complain about that. His adaptability is always very good." She admitted that she did try to have Mike fill the position for drama "果實的眼淚", but his schedule did not cooperate during that time. Regarding the Exchange Love promotion problem, Pan Wei Ling, the company spokesperson expressed, "Exchange Love is originally advertised as the new drama with the original cast from Devil Beside You. The leads are two male and one female!"
Recently in China there's a website that held a Most Photogenic Male poll and here are the results.
近日，有网友票选出了中国十大最上镜型男，虽然从事不同行业，他们凭借独具特色的外形和个人魅力当选最上镜型男，可谓实至名归，他们用自己独特的个性诠释着东方男人的魅力……
刘德华
他是人们心中永远的神话，华仔的为人处世风格可以说是娱乐界的典范，对事业的不懈努力和执着地追求也让他取得了辉煌的成就，更令人敬佩的是，华仔不忘对社会的回报，积极投身慈善事业，帮助了很多人走出困境。如今，唯一令大家挂念的就是华仔的终身大事。
梁朝伟
那双深邃的眼神曾经迷倒了无数少女，梁朝伟凭借高超的演技奠定了他的影帝地位，坚守与刘嘉玲多年的爱情，虽分分合合多年，外界有种种猜疑，可二人十指相扣出现在香港金像奖颁奖礼上就是最好的解释。
孙红雷
这是一位地地道道的阳刚男人，不仅有很多女人迷恋他，很多男人也将他视为偶像，孙红雷每次的本色出演都为观众带来惊喜，他特有的男人魅力更是创造了一次次的收视高峰，此次牵手《梅兰芳》，相信会有不俗的表现。
张震
他是属于艺术的男人，时而单纯似孩子、时而野性十足、张震特有的时尚气息更是让他成功出演很多角色，受到各大名导的青睐。日益成熟的演技也让他的演艺之路越走越顺。
陆毅
外形俊朗的陆毅所造了很多银幕形象，深受观众喜欢，陆毅是一个爱家的好男人，出道多年，绯闻极少，与鲍蕾的爱情也最终有了美好的结果，期待他今后会有表现。
言承旭
《流星花园》风靡一时，同时，也让很多人认识并喜欢上言承旭，并期待有剧中浪漫的爱情，虽然F4早已分道扬镳，可是言承旭的发展还是一帆风顺，他与超级名模林志玲的绯闻也曾引起媒体和影迷的关注。
杨小乐
他凭借阳光帅气的外形和机智幽默的主持风格深受观众喜爱，并在节目中独当一面，颇有大将之风，“小乐哥哥”的亲切称呼也让他亲切的形象深入人心，曾主持过奥斯卡、香港金像奖的杨小乐经过多年历练，日趋成熟的主持风格也让他迈进一线主播的行列。
陈坤
著名的银幕四小生之一的陈坤以他特有的忧郁气质诠释了很多影视角色，他曾塑造了《金粉世家》里趾高气昂的少爷，《像雾像雨又像风》里的痴情种子等很多经典角色，也让观众记住了与众不同的陈坤。
黄晓明
重新演艺荧幕经典《上海滩》的黄晓明果然不负众望，从此，也让黄晓明版的“许文强”深入人心，得到了大家的认可，他俊朗的外形和良好的演技毫不逊色于当年的周润发，后生可畏，可见黄晓明的潜力之大。
汪涵
几年的速度，他已串升为是湖南卫视的当家主持，幽默搞笑的主持为多少人带去了欢乐，与杨乐乐的爱情也得到了很多人的祝福，可谓是爱情事业双丰收，也得到了很多观众的喜欢和支持。
This one is based on Huang Yu Lang's famous comics called 刀剑笑 (The laugh of swords) starring Nic Tse, who the director said has to be the swordsman, and Ken Chu (from F4??) and Ming Dao. The series start shooting in June but Nic has to be with Cecilia with the birth and he starts in August. 30 episodes at 500,000 TWD per episode. Quite a handsome sum. Ken Chu's manager said Ken is now practicing sword fighting and learning the script.
F4: No Concert but will be united again in October
Source: Taiwan Apples Daily
Date: April 25, 2007
Reported from Taipei by: Chen You Ying
F4 Jerry Yan, Ken Chu, Vic Chou and Vanness Wu United to hold International Fans Meeting in recentF4 just “United” for an International Fans Meeting in Taiwan. The event attracted more than 4000 Japanese and Korean fans and brought along $1500 million commercial rewards on tourism. Others heard that the four are planning to hold a concert this year. However, both Jerry Yan and the other F3s’ Agencies denied there were such a plan for concert. Despite, they will be “Reunited” again in October for another major event to be held in Taiwan under the Tourist Bureau project.
Idol drama is missing Jerry Yan
Taiwan Tourist Bureau spent $800 million to invite F4 to be its Tourist Ambassador target at Japan and Korea. The project includes idol drama, advertisements and 4 overseas press conference (2 for each in Japan & Korea), and 2 inland events. Vic Chou, Vanness Wu and Ken Chu will lead in the idol drama whereas Jerry Yan confirmed will be absent from it.Last March, F4 had 4 concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum. This year, they joined again to hold international fans meeting for Taiwan Tourism. So far, no plan is set for concerts. The only thing could be confirmed is they will hold another major event in October for the Tourist Bureau in Taiwan. Weather this event will be open to Taiwanese fans is yet to be decided by the organizer.
Newspaper summary
Lian He Bao
1. Over 5000 fans from Japan , Korea , Singapore , Malaysia , and HK have brought over 1 billion of tourism income to TW. As there were too many people, a fan fainted at the site due to too much excitement.
2. When Yan Cheng Xu introduced Dan Shui, he exposed that he dated his ex-girlfriend in Dan Shui. Yan Cheng Xu held ZZ's hand on the side and pretended him as his ex-girlfriend. At the same time, ZZ played shy and put his head on Yan Cheng Xu's shoulder, and even pretended to kiss Yan Cheng Xu.
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1. However, for the opening number to show their language abilities, it seemed like their performance was not that good, like being nervous. Yan Cheng Xu indicates that he couldn't hear the sound from the ear piece that he didn't realize the host's question until after Vanness reminded him. When the 4 sang the first song First Time, it also had an embarrassing moment when Vanness' voice was lost from the microphone.
2. The Tourist Bureau indicates that F4's endorsement includes the 2nd meet session in October, 2 times of overseas promotion, and the idol drama. The commercial by the 4 members will be broadcasted in May. The fee for broadcasting the commercial in Korea will reach NT$25 millions. Also, the idol drama produced by Chai Zhi Ping is expected to be broacasted in Japan and Korea by the end of this year. So when looking at the time schedule, that idol drama should start filming immediately.
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1. In order to be afraid of not satisfying fans, each member of F4 had individual function with fans. Yan Cheng Xu had close contact with fans in KTV, and even allowed fans to touch his chest...
2. Yan Cheng Xu, whose funfests were opened to the media, was obviously more relaxed. In last night's function, he even invited his friend at school to be the host, playing silly. For allowing fans to touch his upper body, Yan Cheng Xu participated in planning personally. He said when interacting with fans, there's no limits. It was really exciting when he allowed fans to touch him here and there after their eyes were covered. For this round, Yan Cheng Xu should win the others. 3. Regarding touching, the reporter also noticed that ZZ pinched Yan Cheng Xu's butt at the meet session. When asked afterward, he laughed, "Yeah! Jerry's fans must envy me very much. I have even smelled his scent for numerous times!" Wu Jian Hao on the side even said, "Actually F4 like to touch each other off camera."
4. The organizer tried to maintain the balance, so even the seat placement was arranged in random. Regarding popularity, when having functions in Japan in the past, the most popular was almost Yan Cheng Xu all the time, and ZZ was the 2nd, but yesterday, their popularity was the same. On the other hand, Wu Jian Hao has successfully developed the Korean market that he was supported by a big group of Korean fans. In addition, as he showed his chest muscles, his performance on stage was quite eye-catching.
China Times
The meet session started at 2pm. Since early morning, Japanese and Korean fans had been waiting in front of the venue. The event was delayed for 15 minutes. Yan Cheng Xu was the first one to come out. The sakura ladies and housewives on the floor started to create a storm and their screaming was so powerful that almost like ripping off the roof. Looking inside the venue, with people packed on the floor, Yan Cheng Xu's popularity was the highest, and his fans accounted for almost majority of the audience. After they finished singing First Time, the host Tao Jing Ying tested F4's Japanese and Korean skills. Zhu, Wu, and ZZ all passed, when it was Yan Cheng Xu's turn, he got nervous easily, and had the situation again.
Yan Cheng Xu had finally become relaxed. In last night's funfest, he treated his fans as friends. He didn't only ask his fans to call him 'good friend', he even asked his schoolmate at school to be the host. As there were too many fans, he needed to divide the function into 3 funfests.
ET Today
Yan Cheng Xu indicates that it is a pity that he can't play in this idol drama, but it was discussed before, and there will be chances to work together again in the future. Yan Cheng Xu confirmed not to play in the idol drama. As he is the most popular in Asia among the four, it seems like his fans will be disappointed for a long time.
Here is the update of Maricel (JYP-taiwan based) regarding the Star Jerry Funfest held yesterday evening.
The Funfest was held in Asia Mall (Cash Box) there were already lots of SJ members in the venue, Jerry had a hard time entering the venue, thanks to his security/body guards, six big men! They also served as human barricade to Jerry. Maricel, Cherry & niece, Yam were able to enter the venue. They really pleaded to the Star Jerry Staff to let them in just to see Jerry!
They were standing right in front of Jerry just behind the human barricade. The game started, this not according to the games played as we had a hard time recalling the events, coz what's in her mind at that moment was the picture of Jerry, how happy Jerry was and always shows his dimples when smiling!!!
These are the games played it's like the "bato-bato pik" (sorry ladies don't know how to say that in english! he he he) and the other game was making the contestant blindfolded. For the blindedfolded game it was an elderly who won.
Kno what, the emcee chose young sj member in that game, then Jerry noticed that all the contestants were all young, Jerry asked the emcee to get from the other side elderly sj members, and Jerry made the elderly members won!
See how loving JY to elders, no wonder why all moms and elder women love him so much! Sisters dont ask me what's the third game coz maricel can't recall anymore! Waaaah!
Before Jerry came out, the emcee said that the F3 were there also, you can just imagine the screaming in the venue when he announce it! Jerry came first, his three friends imitating the F3 came out also and made the fans laugh!
So after the game, it's bye-bye time once again and all SJ fans left the venue all smile. Again this is an event seing Jerry upclose and they say that's was another night to remember! Waaaah, ingit kami!
Thanks maricel and again, we're all happy for you to have witnessed another Jerry & F3 event, particularly the Star Jerry Funfest! Until next time.
Whew! So sisters, next time will join them na ha!
StarJerry Membership Application - Tentative Deadline [May 5, 2007]
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JYP Working Team planned to help out our members [3rd batch] in sending their registration to StarJerry so as to save the cost in sending money thru wiring. For those interested or for more details,please feel free to contact any of the JYP Working Team members.
CNA DAYBOOK FOR APRIL 22, 2007 2007-04-21 23:58:55
1. Event: A "Wish to see you in Taiwan" tourism promotion activity Date and Time: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2007 Place: 3rd Floor National Taiwan University Stadium on Hsinhai Road, Taipei City Host and/or main speakers: Tourism officials and F4 pop group and their Japanese and South Korean fan clubs representatives Organizers: Tourism Bureau Press contact: Tel. 2349-1500 2. Event: Protest rally and march in Taipei to call for bike lanes on all major roads in Taipei City and Taipei County Date and Time: 02:00 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2007 Place: Intersection of Zhongxiao E. Road and Kaungfu S. Road, Taipei City Organizers: major environmental groups and community universities
Disclaimer:
The CNA provides this listing of some of tomorrow's events in Taipei and some other cities as part of our daily English-language service.
Reporters interested in covering the events listed in the Daybook are advised to contact the organizers for additional information.
The CNA is not responsible for any cancellations or last-minute changes made in the scheduling of these events.
Signing off...
J.Y.R.M.WThought About Him At12:18 PM
Dao Ming Si
Saturday, April 21, 2007
crazy over JY.
POP GROUP F4 EXPECTED TO DRAW 5,000 JAPANESE, KOREAN FANS TO TAIWAN 2007-04-20 21:12:19
Taipei, April 20 (CNA) Local pop group F4, which has been named as representative of Taiwan's tourist industry this year, has attracted nearly 5,000 fans from Japan and Korea hoping to meet their idols April 22 at National Taiwan University's sports center, an official of the Tourism Bureau said Friday.
The fans will create about NT$100 million-worth of sightseeing revenue for Taiwan, according to a bureau estimate.
F4 will perform and interact with their fans, the official said, adding that the bureau has provided a prize of another meeting tour with F4 to attract more tourists.
Quoting statistics compiled by the bureau, the official said Japanese tourists made 1.16 million visits to Taiwan and Koreans made 196,260 visits. The bureau hopes to attract more visitors from these two countries using the attraction of F4 as a draw.
The bureau will air F4's meeting with fans via the Internet at www.im.tv/myvlog/JVKVtaiwan. (By Ruth Wang)
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source: CNA
credits to daomisyel @ Jerry Yan Philippines when Repostingsource: nbbbs.comcredits to kklaAccording to today's Liberty Times, it was reported that fans can't just see their idols, they may be able to touch them, or even have a 'love hug'. The meet session's organizer, Chao Ji Yuan Ding (kkla: this is also Ge Fu Hong's company), stated that 80 media organizations from Japan including major newspapers, and even BBC will send representatives to TW for reporting the event. In order to make fans comfortable, 80 buses will be used to send fans to the venue and over 200 staff will help maintain the order. Language used in the meet session will be Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. In addition, in order to satisfy some fans who will wait outside but can't attend the session, official souvenirs/endorsing products of each member (and Vanness' new album) will be displayed and sold outside the venue, so a competition is secretly going on that it will be clear on that day who is the most popular. In order to support one's idol, fans have started to compete with each other. According to source, Yan Cheng Xu's fans will cover the site with tons of flowers. As for now, 35 flower baskets have been collected, and Tourist Bureau has arranged a location to receive all the flower baskets from Yan Cheng Xu's fans. On the other hand, F3's fans will support their idols with lots of signs.============ ========= ====According to Yan Xiao Yu, from the Japanese version of SJ's urgent notice, it reviewed the location of the fanfests will be Asia Life Shopping Mall, which has 15 and 3 basement floors. The most possible location is Fu Ye Club (don't know it's official English name. Auyinling stated that she almost misread it as Bao Ye Club. Bao Ye is a nickname of Jerry called by TH's staff. Bao as in Bao Long and Ye is a respectful term for someone who has higher status) on the 8th floor. BTW, on the 15th floor, there is a spa-public bath place that some fans joked about it being the possible location for fanfests.============ ========= ===In order to watch the meet session on I'm TV, you need to sign up as a member first. It is free and it is very simple. If you are already a member, login here:http://www.im. tv/myvlog/ JVKVtaiwan if you are not a member, open this page and sign uphttp://www.im. tv/VLOG/Member/ VlogMemberLogin. asp?from= %2Fvlog%2Fvlog% 2Easp%3Fvipname% 3Djvkvtaiwan2. After signing up, login again (if you have automatically logged in, then you don't need to), and open http://www.im. tv/ (or open http://www.im. tv first and then login). You will see a monitor on the page with 6 choices in the bottom (i.e., Event, TV, VOD, Vlog, Shopping, and Learning). Choose 'TV'.http://i16.tinypic. com/2nbu3x3. jpg3. It will go to a page in blue with list of programs being broadcasted live at the moment from different channels. Right now, F4's meet session is on top of the list but there is no film yet. http://i19.tinypic. com/400gyzt. jpgAfter you choose the broadcast rate (350k/450k) for a program, another page in orange (http://www. im.tv/index. asp?channelId= 1) will be shown, and you may be required to install the ActiveX Control for the particular channel before viewing the program.Online Clips
credits to the owners of the clips
links:
04.19.07-V.DUBB press con. (GTV)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_4ATF1aD9R0
Vanness wu-Never Let You Go MV[unedited 3.40mvers.]. http://youtube.com/watch?v=LVB4xsBJWAc
Vanness and Vic-tw abassadors (04/17/07) http://youtube.com/watch?v=E5xBHFMlwLo
[TVBS]Vanness wu @ V.Dubb promotionHITFM-04/10/07 http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ql5R_5QVLJMWu Zun and Yan Cheng Xu Played Against Each Other Two Years Ago
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Although the "Basketball Fire", which will cast the two super idols, Yan Cheng Xu and Wu Zun, is still in preparation, off camera, the two played against each other on the basketball court before. When asked whose skills are better, Wu Zun joked, "My muscles are bigger." For having a chance to work with Yan Cheng Xu, Wu Zun is looking forward to it. Two years ago, when he just went to TW from Brunie, Wu Zun met Yan Cheng Xu through their common model friends, and their first 'rivalry' was playing against each other on the basketball court. Wu Zun said, "Yan Cheng Xu has already been very popular at that time. When off carmera, Yan Cheng Xu is not supercilious at all. When he knew about my desire to join the show business, he even provided me with a lot of wonderful advice." On the court, they were once teammates, and they also played against each other. After the game, they chatted on the side of the court about their idol, Michael Jordon, while drinking beer. This friendship which started from playing basketball is facing a challenge when the press continue comparing the two after he has suddenly become popular because of his role in Hana-Kimi.
Basketball Fire's producer, Feng Jia Rui, who is also Wu Zun's agent and Yan Cheng Xu's business partner of Dramadream, faces a situation taht both parties are equally important, like both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh. He indicates yesterday, in order to promote Hua Liu (the popularity of Chinese dramas), he established Dramadream with Yan Cheng Xu, Cai Yue Xun, Niu Cheng Ze, etc... Basketball Fire has been in preparation for two years. In order to help promote Hua Liu, Yan Cheng Xu even suggested to play as guest star in the drama for being a mentor for the newcomer.
Years ago, Feng Jia Rui successfully produced Meter Garden, and recently he has successfully made Wu Zun very popular. In his eyes, the Yan Cheng Xu who worked with him during Meteor Garden period has a pure heart of a child, and he is very serious and hardworking. On the other hand, Wu Zun is shy but with surprising learning ability. When asked which role in MG he wants to play, Wu Zun bravely answered, "I want to play DMS." At the same time, he was concerned about being interpreted as competing with Yan Cheng Xu. Feng Jia Rui, who stood on his side, immediately patted him and said, "You look more like Lei la."
Credit to KKLA @ nbbbs.comVIFC Environmental Protection Bag for New Album
This environmental protection bag is designed for New Album released only. It will be given to eveyone who ordered CD from VIFC (each piece for 1 bag) to express our appreciation. The total amount is 2700 units, limitted only for CD buyer even if u can't go to Taiwan for the autograph sesstion. And we'd be appreciated for all the persons who participated the design and idea(thanks to Jelly, nlv,Lance, etc..). and the fianl version is designed by Jean and Fiona, Thanks so much. Hope all you guys will like the little gift.V.DUBB Taiwan Signing Events Schedule
4/21(Sat) Pm 2:00 Taipei Fun World (Zhong Hua store) front plaza (No.90 Sec 1,Zhong Hua RD,Shimon ,Taipei)4/21(Sat) Pm 6:00 Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store (Hsin Chu)4/28(Sat) Pm 2:00 IDEE Department Store (ChiaYi)4/28(Sat) Pm 4:00 ChungYo Department Store (TaiChung)4/28(Sat) Pm 6:00 Sogo Department Store (ChungLi New Sogo)4/29(Sun) Pm 1:00 Pacific-mall (PingTong)4/29(Sun) Pm 3:00 Sogo Department Store (KaohSiung)4/29(Sun) Pm 5:00 Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store (Taina ChungShan Store)
thanks to michi at onlyf4Vanness promo picshttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/1176255684181506867813.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/1176255681181506867810.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/1176255681181506867811.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/117625568018150686787.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/117625568118150686789.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/117625567818150686782.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k256/xiaotian_lover2/COS%20WALLIES/117625567918150686785.jpgthanks also to onlyf4A summary of Smap Station Shingo ( you know!), Shinobu Otake (one of the big actress in Japan, and she stood left side of Shingo) and Ms. Oshita (an announcer of TV Asahi)There were some questions for F4.1st question.Why did Meteor Garden appeal to people?Jerry: Because of its well-written script. And each the roles fit the character. Vic: I agree with Jerry. Japanese HYD became popular in Taiwan now. The content is very good, so it became very popular.Ken: It's the director's effort!Vanness: Original comic is very popular in Taiwan. It's a good time to watch dorama. 2nd question.What scene made the biggest impression for you?Jerry: Daomingsi and Shancai crying scene at the door.Vic: Lei and Shancai hug each other at seaside.Ken: A scene with Xiaoyou. Vanness: I drove a Ferrari!And which of SMAP members fit the characters in HYD?Ms. Otake answered:daomoingsi (domyoji) = shingolei (rui) = takuyaximen (nishikado) = goromei zuo ( mimasaka) = nakai Translation by MayoKCIFC Philippine Report4000 Japanese and Korean fans turns to reach out, focusing at Taiwan and at F4's aggressive tourismSource: Liberty Timeshttp://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2007/new/ap...today-show2.htmApril 20, 2007translated by Jerry's KingdomIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR REPOST ELSEWHERE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.F4 will hold a Fan Meeting for Japanese and Korean fans on April 22 This coming Taiwan tourism travel schedule is really very well-planned! F4 will hold a Fan Meeting for their Japanese and Korean fans on the 22nd, and sponsor Superdome even guarantees that not only will they get to see F4, but get the chance to also feel the hands and arms of F4. as fans warmly looks forward and loves to hold them. Future international media interview in TaiwanSuperdome's person-in-charge in planning the Fan meeting said that this is a high-standard fan meeting event. All in all, there would be 80 Japanese who would be coming over for interview, well-known daily newspapers like Yomiuri Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun sent people to cover the event, and even BBC World sent their foreign correspondents for interview. In order to let 4000 Japanese and Korean fans feel at home, there will be 80 tour buses that will shuttle fans arriving in Taiwan to the venue site at the National Taiwan University Gym on that day. Simultaneously, about 200 staff and receptionists speaking Chinese, Japanese and Korean would guide guests throughout the event. Superdome expressed that to overcome the language barrier, fans and F4 will play games that will allow the 4 idols to touch hands and arms and interact with the fans. Asked what kind of hand and arms games, they just revealed that the winner will get to hug his favorite F4. Related Products Bazaar to sell F4's aggressive charmsAccording to the event objectives, Taiwan, Southeast Asian, Hong Kong, China, etc. fans cannot attend the fan meeting. However, there would still be several hundred fans outside the venue to cheer on. In order to satisfy these fans outside the venue, sponsors had set up a bazaar of F4 related goods including Tshirts, wall hangers, postcards, posters and many more. Even if F4 was reunited just for Taiwan's aggressive tourism, yet the 4 are still difficult to discreetly compare in terms of strength, as the related goods sold are only individual items and no F4 group items. That is why among F4, on who would sell the most related goods, the results will be known on that same day. Fans assert their struggle for leadershipIn order to support their own idol, fans already began to assert their power. According to reports, Jerry Yan fans will use a sea of flowers tactic throughout the venue. At present, they have already collected 35 huge flower baskets, and the Tourism Office has also assigned conspicuous places across the venue for these flowers to be displayed. As to other F3 fans, they are also carrying out a slogan plan to support their own idols. Marching down to chase their stars in the "All-idol scenic spots"IMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR REPOST ELSEWHERE WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.In their own intense taxi ride for a speedy tour of Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau acted on first batch of fans who arrived in Taiwan, those coming from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore, and then armed with a map, from the hotel they took the taxi to the press conference, and still wanted to visit places including the TV networks, and also the idol drama filming locations.Sitting on the grounds, fans from the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and even Singapore, smashed money to fly across the seas to go to Taiwan to watch their idol, and fans were very motivated. Japanese fan clubs were still in their self-made ID numbers as they pulled out their maps and said that they wanted to go to the TV network, but the press conference location could not be announced. The idol drama filming sites were out of the main streets, but they also wanted to go to all these places, not just a few sites, in a taxi, instead of walking. A Japanese fan: " I can go everywhere in all other places, in the very many sites like Meteor Garden." Upon coming to Taiwan, they were just in time to catch up on Vanness' new album launching press conference, in their impromptu Taiwan travel schedule for the first batch of foreign fans, who all came to Taiwan for their idols. A Thai fan: "It's my first time to come to Taiwan." Reporter: "Do you think it's worth it to come for your idol?" Thai Fan: "Of course!" Japanese fan: "I can now see my idol and hear him sing his new song, I'm very happy." The first batch of happy Taiwan visitors arrived last Thursday. F4 really unleashed their charms, and came out with a travel stigma, as fans find ways on how to go to their idols, they must march on "pa pa zou" (JK: is this crawling?) in chasing their stars. F4 endorsement benefits are high, Tourism Bureau wantsto invite Chien Ming Wang to become the Voice of TaiwanIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR REPOST ELSEWHERE WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Tourism Bureau spokespersons F4 is about to hold their Fan Metting on April 22, where about 5,000 Japanese and Korean fans are coming to support. The Tourism Bureau is fairly satisfied with regards to F4 actually reaping up benefits. Moreover, they revealed plans to talk with the "Pride of Taiwan" Chien Ming Wang in their hope to get him to be the Tourism Voice of Taiwan. As to AMEI 's contract as endorser for Singapore and Malaysia is expiring soon, the Tourism Bureau just said that upon the ad agency proposal, AMEI's contract might be renewed or also might have a new face. F4 charms continue to be hot. At first, there are 8,000 fans who wanted to come to Taiwan to chase their stars. However, because of constraints on the venue and some airport problems, the number was reduced to about 5.000. Fans coming to Taiwan are divided into two types - the 3 days-2nights package and the 4days-3night package, which is estimated to bring in to the industry more than NT$100 million in business opportunities at the very least for this single Fan Meeting event. The Tourism Office plans to hold a second Fan Meeting Event in Taiwan on October, for fans who were presently left out and to compensate on their long cherished wishes.As to the start of the shooting for F4's idol drama on the second half of the year, it is then predicted to be shown before the year end in Japanese and Korean TV channels. Because the results of the F4 endorsement is really very high, for which the Toursim Bureau estimated to increase by 7% output, which also increased the number of Japanese and Korean tourists coming to Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau Chief Lai Se Zhen said," This year's target Japanese are 1.23 million, but now, we increased the target again. I hope for the Koreans, we could exceed the 200,000 target." Although celebrity endorsements are expensive, the results are very astonishing. For example, AMEI's endorsement for Singapore and Malaysia also gave warm responses in the locality. However, her contract is about to expire on June, therefore, upon the recommendation of the ad agency, the Bureau might either renew AMEI's contract or change into a new endorser. Aside from tapping stars capably endorsing travel, the Tourism Bureau is also eying Taiwan's pride Chein Ming Wang as a target, to cater to the Americans. However, the Tourism Bureau stressed that presently, it's still in the initial planning stage. He might not be just a "spokesperson" but would also have other forms of programs, to let Taiwan tourism shine in the international media.Great super charms! F4 fishes up 4.2 Billion as Japaneseand Korean fans come to Taiwan to chase their starsIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR TRANSFER TO OTHER WEBSITES WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU FOR THE COOPERATION.As the idol group F4's Japanese and Korean fans are about to troop down to Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau especially prepared an F4 open concert for Japanese and Korean fans on the 22nd, that resulted to 5000 fans signing up for this special tour of Taiwan. In addition, accommodations in the 21 hotels, just for this Japanese and Korean nationals chasing their stars, would immediately bring 7% growth in sales revenues from business opportunities for the Tourism Bureau, which is equivalent to about 4.2 Billion. Actually, F4 had already been crazily closely followed and chased by Japanese and Korean nationals, as they won't pass any opportunity at all, and now, these enthusiastic fans had to come to all the way to Taiwan to follow after F4. Because the Tourism Bureau had prepared an open concert for F4 on the 22nd, it is for this reason why large troops of foreign fans were attracted to come to Taiwan., bringing in some 220 million of business opportunities. How huge is the F4 magnetic charms? Travel agents seemed to illustrate how," In fact, from April 20, it's already very difficult to get lodging accommodations, Taipei's hotels are now already fully-booked with guests." Almost 5000 Japanese and Korean fans are now booked in the northern 21 hotels with their 4day-3nights package, and hotel rates jumped from 30,000 per person for a 3-star accommodation, to a bit less than 40,000 rate for the 5-star hotels. With a day tour of Taiwan included, an additional 3,000 dollars are charged. Female fans can also choose a beauty salon or a nail polish side trip in their own expense, because he package, aside from the free admission ticket for the F4 open concert on the 22nd, also includes a free F4 specially- printed souvenir booklet of getting to know Taiwan, with Jerry's introduction of the National Palace Museum, Zaizai's recommendations on 101 Tower, and again eating Vanness' favorite Taiwanese fruits and Ken's favorite mixed pork meal. All Japanese and Korean fans shouldn't certainly miss the Meteor Garden filming spots.The Tourism Bureau's selection of F4 to market Taiwan tourism already succeeded with the target results, with the estimated 7% growth in Japanese and Korean tourist influx, it would bring about 4.2 Billion in business opportunities, and the Tourism Bureau's first bang on idol endorsers as their strategy was successful. Wu Zun and Yan Cheng Xu Played Against Each Other Two Years AgoJerry once displayed his precise ball skills at a Japanese Fan MeetingWu Zun was once a national basketball champion in Bruneiwere his basketball skills were seen by allAlthough the "Basketball Fire", which will cast the two super idols, Yan Cheng Xu and Wu Zun, is still in preparation, off camera, the two played against each other on the basketball court before. When asked whose skills are better, Wu Zun joked, "My muscles are bigger." For having a chance to work with Yan Cheng Xu, Wu Zun is looking forward to it. Two years ago, when he just went to TW from Brunei, Wu Zun met Yan Cheng Xu through their common model friends, and their first 'rivalry' was playing against each other on the basketball court. Wu Zun said, "Yan Cheng Xu has already been very popular at that time. When off camera, Yan Cheng Xu is not supercilious at all. When he knew about my desire to join the show business, he even provided me with a lot of wonderful advice." On the court, they were once teammates, and they also played against each other. After the game, they chatted on the side of the court about their idol, Michael Jordon, while drinking beer. This friendship which started from playing basketball is facing a challenge when the press continue comparing the two after he has suddenly become popular because of his role in Hana-Kimi.Basketball Fire's producer, Feng Jia Rui, who is also Wu Zun's agent and Yan Cheng Xu's business partner of Drama Dream, faces a situation that both parties are equally important, like both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh. He indicates yesterday, in order to promote Hua Liu (the popularity of Chinese dramas), he established Drama Dream with Yan Cheng Xu, Cai Yue Xun, Niu Cheng Ze, etc... Basketball Fire has been in preparation for two years. In order to help promote Hua Liu, Yan Cheng Xu even suggested to play as guest star in the drama for being a mentor for the newcomer.Years ago, Feng Jia Rui successfully produced Meter Garden, and recently he has successfully made Wu Zun very popular. In his eyes, the Yan Cheng Xu who worked with him during Meteor Garden period has a pure heart of a child, and he is very serious and hardworking. On the other hand, Wu Zun is shy but with surprising learning ability. When asked which role in MG he wants to play, Wu Zun bravely answered, "I want to play DMS." At the same time, he was concerned about being interpreted as competing with Yan Cheng Xu. Feng Jia Rui, who stood on his side, immediately patted him and said, "You look more like Lei, la."Japanese and Korean fans flocks F4 charms earns 120 millionIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT REPOST OR TRANSFER TO OTHER WEBSITES WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOUIdol drama ctors promoting Taiwan tourism strategy is proved to be effective! On the scheduled April 22 F4 Japan and Korea International Fan Meeting to be held in Taiwan, travel agencies announced that the travel packages for the Fan Metting in Taiwanis already full, and the Japan-Taiwan airline route is now difficult to purchase. At present, the Japanese and Korean fans who registered already reached more than 4000. Just for these travel sector revenues immediately earns NT$120 million.Because the Japanese and Koreans are the main tourists of Taiwan, Tourism Bureau statistics showed that it brings up appoxiamtely 60 BILLION dollars in tourism revenies every year. This year, the Tourism Bureau also made a bold move and invited F4 as tourism ambassadors, to convene fans in a Fan Meeting and to film an idol drama to promote. The Tourism Bureau rates that F4 bringing in Japanese and Koreans for Taiwan tours has a market value of 7%, or about 4.12 BILLION dollars in business opportunities. Tourim Bureau International Group Leader Huang Jing Hui pointed out that the F4 Fans Meeting travel schedule included a group tour and free tours. According to hotel rates, the cost is between Y60,000 to 110,000 (about NT$20,000-30,000). Huang Jing Hui said that according to a travel agent data, they has recieved as much as 8,000-9,000 inquires from Japanese and Korean fans who were attracted to come to Taiwan for the Fans Meeting plus the tour of Taiwan package. In addition, as this is just the peak time for the Japanese promo rewards travel tour, there are a lot of Japanese tourists who are originally planning to come for a Taiwan tour, that the Taiwan-Japan air route has been filled up, and part of the F4 fans who wanted to come for the Fans Meeting won't be able to take airline reservations anymore. After the Fans meeting, F4 will begin shooting for the idol drama. The Tourism Bureau also submitted the suggested filming spots. Huang Jing Hui indicated that, this 20 to 25 episode idol drama is now predicted to be shown by year-end in Japanese and Korean TV channels. in order to attract more Japanese and Korean nationals to come for Taiwan travel, which is expected to lift another wave and upsurge in coming for tour of Taiwan. Afraid that fans might argue, F4 joint exposure won't be biasedIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR REPOST TO ANY WEBSITE WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU.The Tourism Bureau smashed a heavy 85 million fund to invite F4 group to sell Taiwan tourism. However, participating travel agencies privately said that fans are scrambling to get the 3 days and 2 nights package, where this type only includes one scenic spot - to participate in the F4 Fans Meeting. Yesterday, F4 had a promo pictorial for the endorsement event, getting away from those days of youthful looks in "Meteor Garden, : with Jerry, Vic, Vanness and Ken's no-holds barred and striking smiles, as if they reach out to call on their fans, and invite everyone to come and enjoy the beauty of Taiwan. The April 22 activity was specially arranged for Japanese and Korean fans, that triggered an intense resentment among the Taiwanese F4 internet fans. But the Tourism Bureau wanted to take advantage of F4's huge popularity in Japan and Korea to uphold Taiwan tourism. However, this event only sold some 5000 travel package tours, of which majority are all F4 fans. The travel agencies expressed that the major part in the pricing for 4 days -3nights and the 3days-2nights packages is according to the difference in hotel accommodations, which should be at least NT$30,000. Although the Fan Meeting would only last for 90 minutes, yet the fans would be chasing their idols, and had to line up which gives them no time for any other travel routes. The least they can have is to arrange for two "Meteor Garden" filming locations such as the Art Gallery. Because Jerry will not join the cast for the idol drama, a previous commotion came out. Faced with this, the 4 members had to participate in each of the present Tourism Bureau activities, being fully careful, regardless whether in local or foreign events. Yesterday, Yahoo Taiwan group went further and announced the Fan Meeting details and said that the 4 men will sing together in two songs, to interact with fans, ans wont's have a solo number. When asked whether the VCR broadcast "scenes" of each F4 will be equal, the staff frankly said,"Of course F4 would unlikely argue on these compared to their fans, so we are now attending to every detail."Wu Zun refuses to lift the chair for Jerry Yan as the handsome men fight on and break-up working together IMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR TRANSFER TO ANY WEBSITE WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU.The new drama "Basketball Fire" will start shooting soon. This project and the Japanese anime " Slam Dunk" are somewhat dentical in plot, where the first lead " Ying Mu Hua Dao" was originally set for Yan Cheng Xu "Jerry" while Wu Zun was tapped for the second lead man "Liu Chuan Feng" , in a first mutually awkward performance for the two huge " idol handsome men". A few days ago, however, there were rumors that Wu Zun schedule was already full, and has no wish to act as a substitute for Jerry in lifting the chair, so the two men working together unexpectedly fizzled out. Having about 20 episodes and to be produced under GTV, it is expected to be aired in summer where most likely, it talks about a university-based men's basketball team with two star players colliding each other. In the story, they would emerge from being enemies and finally working together, where they would join hands to grab the next national championships crown. In Wu Zun's leap to fame, will he be unsuitable for a second lead? According to a staff member who disclosed, Jerry will act as the hot-tempered "Ying Mu Hua Dao" and the original cast Wu Zun as "Liu Chuan Feng", a cold character. Too bad that Wu Zun has already committed himself to "Little Princess" "The Hana Kimi Sequel" and many more idol dramas this year, therefore gracefully refusing to join the project. Bao Long loves basketball. Wu Zun was also once joined the national basketball championship in Brunei, and the drama group regarded the two as a " dream team". However, according to sources, when Fahrenheit soared to fame last year, Wu Zun's talent fee also leaped high. Because of this, his management company then added and checked on "Basketball Fire" first lead Jerry Yan. If Wu Zun would join the cast, the newbie's scenes in the drama are bound not to be equal to the senior, to appear as if Jerry is the one lifting the chair. Very offended on being second, manager deniedWu Zun's manager Dong Pin Cen said " That's boring. We don't know who is heavy or who is light in the drama, so how come it would be offending to the second male lead." She said that Wu Zun has already scheduled his shootings for his new dramas for this year, so of course he can no longer commit to the "basketball" drama, but rumors immediately concocted that he refused being the second lead, so she had no choice but to say that there are many good and bad famous people. GTV Film Planning Department manager Chen Zhi Han then followed," That drama took us much time to prepare, including the casting of Jerry Yan, and its selection process are already secretly being undertaken, so at present its inconvenient to reveal too much details.F4 sets up Fan Gathering, Taiwanese won't be able to enterIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER SITES WITHOUT THE EXPLICIT PERMISSION OF JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU.A few days ago, F4 reunited and went to Japan and Korea as Tourism ambassadors. On the 22nd of this month, they will hold an "international Fan Gathering at the Taiwan University Multi-Purpose Gym, especially for the benefit of Sakura and Kimchi young fans, but actually provoked anger from the locals, and was upset on Boss Jerry for not fighting for the Taiwanese. After the Tourism Bureau directed their focus on moneyed foreigners, Ms Zheng of the Tourism Bureau's International Group said, "I guess I should say sorry to the local fans." Fans bangs the Tourism Bureau As Tourism ambassadors, F4's main target are Japanese and Korean tourists. For this project, the bureau directly works hand in hand with Japanese and Korean travel agencies. As long as they are coming for a Taiwan tour, then they can already get an entrance ticket, which can accommodate 5,000 persons. They also held a meeting a meeting with F4, and they suggested games with fans and ways of interacting, and these ideas would be good and helpful in lifting up Taiwan tourism. However, in their great disappointment, they cannot allow Taiwanese fans to enter. On the website of Jerry fans in Taiwan "TW Love Jerry Family" (www.jerryyan.org.discuz), bitterness is evident, with sour pains, "Seems I have to get a double citizenship". A fan named "Mo Huan Xiang Yu" said, "I'm very disappointed with Jerry, and very angry,la!" Jerry's manager Billy said that these things were sponsored by the Tourism Bureau, mainly directed for the Japanese and Korean fans, and in the future they can have other ways to have meetings again. Surprisingly however, numerous fans defending their idol increased and besieged this resentful Taiwanese fan, forcing "Mo Huan Xiang Yue" to post an apology. However, they are unanimous in stand against the Tourism Office for not allowing the Taiwanese outside the venue. Southern-based fans conveyed, "Don't tell me that South-based fans going to the north are not considered tourists?" Ms. Zheng saiid that in inviting F4 as tourism ambassadors, they must attract tourists, and the present activity must promote Taiwan tourism. So I have no other thing to say but sorry to the locals." F4 hopefully to unite again by year-endF3 already recording, only Ken has notIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD OR REPOST TO ANY WEBSITE WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM. THANK YOU FOR THE RESPECT AND COOPERATION.After so much silence, F4 has recently revealed that they want to unite again this year, as they made joint showbiz circle appearances, like in last month's F4 ambassadorship promotion on Taiwan for our country's tourism, closely went to promote in Korea, but still managed to keep themselves in high spirits. F4 producer Angie Chai also earlier revealed that the 4 men will again unite to film an all-new idol drama series. Yesterday, reporter also learned that it's very possible that F4 will jointly release their new album by the end of the year, fresh from their last and already 5-year old "Fantasy 4ever" album. F3 already recording but only Ken has no plansRegardless of being F4 or individually as F1, their exposure has dropped down at the beginning of this year. A few days ago, at the unveiling ceremonies in Madame Tusseaud Wax Museum in Shangahai, the main lead Jerry Yan was not able to attend, causing the people to be worried on his condition. However, yesterday, Jerry's manager Billy spoke to the reporter over the phone that Jerry could not attend because he is busy with work and denied the widely-spread rumors that Jerry is not in a good shape at this time. Billy confirmed to the reporter that Jerry plans to release an all-new solo album this year. He said that the album is already in the production stage now, but can't really push through because Jerry is still busy with the Taiwan tourism promo. In addition, Jerry's perfectionist demands requires a lot of his effort in this album, so the release of this solo album would be relatively later. In his collaboration with Kangta last year, Vanness took the leading step higher in successfully breaking away, and will release his new solo album "V.Dubb" on April 20. According to reports, because Vanness personally took care of the dance choreography for this new album, he is now known as the new dancing king and the the album title came from Vanness' childhood nickname. Moreover, the reporter found out that Vic Zhou will also make an all- new solo album from April to August of this year. Presently, among F4, Vic's exposure is the highest, and also has the highest sales of solo albums. Ken currently has still no plans to record a new album but his management company denied rumors that it's because of Ken's low moods and difficulty to make selections for him. F4 to reunite as one to destroy the half-grouping tagEven readers are concerned on F4 walking down together. According to the reporter's understanding, F4's tourism ambassadorship from the Tourism Bureau is a major signal. Although often there are negative news appearing when F4 goes to promote in various places, yet it is fact that F4's united power actually increases to expand further, letting the people see the real opportunities. According to reports, after F4 disbanded, Vic and Ken's contract still remained under the management of Fu Lung, while Jerry signed up with a free-lance manager Chen Jia Ying. Vanness is occupied with his own "small private business" that is why the F4 reunion was not a real "family appearance" at all. The reporter found out that after completing each work, it's possible that F4 will come up with a all-new group album and release it by the end of the year, and their duty as Tourism ambassadors will continue until the end of this year. In addition, Angi Chai's camp also sent feelers that F4 will again shoot another idol drama. Whether it would continue the long-gone Meteor Garden "serial + album" marketing technique, the people will get to see the results within the second half of this year. Although it is really impossible for F4 to walk together again as one group, yet the year-end reunion will signify F4's possible showbiz career trends. For these, many of F4's faithful supporters will be all happy and endlessly excited. After waiting for many years, they can finally see F4 again reappearing in the "Cheng Jing" River Lake. However, there is also someone who spilled a basin of water, a female fan who said, "Vic Zhou and Jerry Yan is still everyone's favorite, but it's only F4's collective effect on sexiness that even fine young men will feel inferior to."Museum welcomed "Jerry Yan" yesterdayAfter Louis Koo and Jolin Cai, tens-of-thousands fans Jerry Yan's wax figure then came next to be unveiled at the Madame Tusseaud Wax Museum in Shanghai yesterday. For this wax model, Jerry chose his circus flying trapeze Pepsi Ad model. Earlier, Louis Koo refused this circus model part because it was very sexy. Yet, Jerry is not worried at all, "Actually, in every event, fans all want to get close to me, that sometimes I get bruised. So this wax figure can then satisfy their every desire. It doesn't matter if it's a little sexier." Even though Jerry didn't show up at the unveiling yesterday, his numerous fans was able to take pictures with the "sexy Jerry," as souvenir, and also felt very happy.Celebrity Wax Museum adds another resident again, Unveils Jerry Yan's Wax FigureIMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR YOUR READING ONLY, DO NOT REPOST OR FORWARD. PLEASE ASK PERMISSION FROM JERRY'S KINGDOM IF YOU WANT TO TRANSFER THESE TRANSLATIONS ELSEWHERE. THANK YOUSina Entertainemnt News Since Pepsi launched its endorsers' wax figures at Madame Tusseaud's Wax Museum in Shanghai last February, many fans went to visit. Everyone was also looking forward for the arrival of the huge stars wax figures at the Pepsi Family exhibit Hall. Following the unveiling of Louis Koo and Jolin Cai's wax figures last February, comes the next leading cup to uncover. Wild and Devilish with tens-of-thousands-legion of Asian fans is Jerry Yan who became the third Pepsi giant star wax figure to appear.Earlier, Louis chose the Bird man model for his wax figure because he was very afraid of his circus model. Sexy Jerry chose the flying trapeze circus wax model, with his very thin upper shirt and tight-hugging pants, that revealed his healthy and bulky stature, nothing like any of the usual flying trapeze artificial models. Asked if he is not worried wearing those skinny clothes when fans would hug the wax figure and take pictures, Jerry said, "Actually, in every event, fans try to get close to me , so that in many instances, the process get us all bruised. My wax figure is safe and could then satisfy everyone's desires. So I don't mind being so-called a little sexy,la!" Regarding his experiences in posing for the wax model, Jerry expressed that his most unforgettable part was when he tried to suppress his laughing, "Because the circus model needs to project a more cool character, the posing required to keep a grim expression during the entire session. When the artist used a pen in my face and body to mark his measurements, i was very much tickled, I wanted to laugh but I can't" Being chosen as the third Pepsi Giant Star, Jerry said that it's been his dream ever since, "The wax artists presented me some pictures of the other celebrity wax figures they already made. I haven't seen any wax figure before and now Pepsi spent so much money for me in the making of my own wax figure. I'm really very flattered. Being a Pepsi Family member will always be my honor. In working with Pepsi these past several years, every project is very grandeur and very unforgettable. In being the third member to enter the Pepsi Exhibit Hall, I'm deeply moved and looking forward to it, hoping at the earliest time, I can finally see and compare to myself my own wax figure." Shanghai's Madame Tusseaud's Wax Museum Gen.Manager Sir Fu Han Hua said, "Shanghai's Madame Tusseaud's Wax Museum offers true-to-life waxworks and houses high-tech interactive elements. Since its inauguration, visitors and tourist and through the internet kept coming. In addition, the close encounter enables them the chance to hold the celebrity wax figures, and we try to innovate new ways so as to attract more visitors. For example, last February we unveiled the Pepsi Family Exhibit Hall, a first in history, and it has attracted many visitors already, especially those die-hards on celebrities and even young fashionistas. After Jerry, visitors can anticipate for more additional members to come in." Second to Baolong's handsomeness?The Handsome Men>On Wu Zun's single career: doesn't want to fly soloJK note: In terms of drama projects, Jerry gets US$15,000 per episode while Wu Zun gets NT$50,000-70,000 per episode. For concerts, Jerry earns US$120,000 for 3 songs and Wu Zun earns US$10-30,000 for 3 songs (this is shared with the other 3 members of Fahrenheit). For their advertisement talent fees, Wu Zun gets 20 MILLION (also shared with the other 3 members of Farenheit) while Jerry gets 30 MILLIONIn terms of power to suck in money and bankablility , Wu Zun can still be really inferior to F4, but his showbiz path is somewhat similar to that of Jerry Yan's in his earlier years. Just like Jerry,Wu Zun came from a 4-man group, his handsomeness outshines his other "ladies' ideal" qualities, and companies also began to take him as commercial endorser. When Jerry broke away from F4, he formed his own company, but Wu Zun's group denied that he would become the next Baolong. Will he turn to fly to foreign lands and go solo? (skipped the last part not mentioning Jerry)Fans Can Meet Taiwanese BandThe Korean office of Taiwan Tourism Bureau distributes free ticket to a fan meeting of Taiwanese boy band F4.F4, goodwill ambassador to promote Taiwan tourism to the rest of Asia, will hold an international fan meeting for Korean and Japanese fans at Taiwan University in Taipei on April 22.The tourism bureau provides the fan meeting tickets, which costs around 60,000 won, for free. Ten travel agencies have come up with one-night or two-night tour programs that include the fan meeting.Those who do not want to buy the package programs can also take part in the meeting. They will be given a coupon of the event if they visit the tourism bureau's Seoul office with round-trip flight ticket and passport that can prove they will be staying in Taiwan on the day of the fan meeting.The coupon can be exchanged into the event admission ticket when submitted to visitor information center at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.For more information about the meeting and travel agencies that sell the programs, call (02) 732-2357 or visit www.tourtaiwan.or.kr.Signing off...
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