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
http://udn.com/ NEWS/MEDIA/ 3808140-1596247. jpg
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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