Announcement
- The King of Pop will forever live on~
RIP - Michael Jackson.
My blog
-
NINJA ASSASSIN - November 25th. Starring RAIN.
Monday, Nov 9, 2009 2:39AM / Standard Entry
Many of you may have already heard of Ninja Assassin, produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski Brothers (aka the makers of The Matrix) and directed by James McTeigue. All very big names.
And unlike Speed Racer - which was Rain's official Hollywood acting debut, he is the main in Ninja Assassin with his script being 90% of the film.
Although Speed Racer had low box office numbers considering the cost of production, I see things very different for Ninja Assassin. This film is a lot more significant for Rain's Hollywood acting career, and his career in general because this can be considered HIS film with him being THE MAIN.
Along with many in the industry, the makers and cast, I also have very high hopes for this film. EVERYONE REMEMBER TO CHECK IT OUT~
Showing:
November 25th (US)
November 27th (UK)
(see below for other Countries)
Official Website: http://www.ninja-assassin-movie.warnerbros.com/
Also a big bonus, RAIN IN TIMES SQUARE!!!! Well, Ninja Assassin- WHICH IS RAIN ANYWAY!!! This is seriously awesome because I know when Rain was preparing and training so hard for the movie surviving only on egg, chicken breasts and veggies for that Bruce Lee body (which also resulted his body having 0% fat - argh scary) his motivation was the outcome of the movie and to see his billboard in Times Square and omg HE'S THERE!!!!
For individual Country release dates and Premiere:
Hollywood Premiere
Thursday, November 19, 2009 – time TBA
(arrivals are likely to start between 5 PM and 6:30 PM)
at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd, in HollywoodNovember 6th: Premiere for Aisan media in CGV theater located in Wangsimni, Seoul.November 9th: Rain as the leading actor who represents Ninja Assassin, will hold a press conference for Asia region at Lotte Hotel located in Skongdong, Seoul
November 19th: Premiere in Hollywood, California, Olathe, Omaha, and in Seattle, America.
November 23th: Premiere in Arizona, America.
December 2nd: Premiere in Lima, Peru.
Release dates:
1. Canada 25 November 2009
2. South Korea 26 November 2009
3. USA 25 November 2009
4. Australia 26 November 2009
5. Malaysia 26 November 2009
6. Singapore 26 November 2009
7. UK 27 November 2009
8. Netherlands 3 December 2009
9. Peru 3 December 2009
10. Russia 3 December 2009
11. Ukraine 3 December 2009
12. Brazil 4 December 2009
13. Iceland 4 December 2009
14. Italy 4 December 2009
15. Mexico 4 December 2009
16. Argentina 10 December 2009
17. Germany 10 December 2009
18. France 23 December 2009
19. Czech Republic 24 December 2009
20. Spain 25 December 2009
21. Egypt 6 January 2010
22. Estonia 22 January 2010
23. Hong Kong 26 November (2009)
24. New Zealand 26 November (2009)
25. Taiwan 27 November (2009)
26. Denmark 27 November (2009)
27. Japan By October (2010)
28. Philippines (2009)
(Credit: Schedule taken from http://connectingraintotheworld.blogspot.com/)
-
The National Day of the People's Republic of China
Friday, Oct 2, 2009 12:33PM / Standard Entry
-
It's still 1:59pm. It's a scary World.
Friday, Oct 2, 2009 11:02AM / Standard Entry
What time is it? It's 1:59pm.
Fans of the very popular, sexy South Korean 7 member boyband 2PM, JaeBeom (Jay Park), Junsu, Nickhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, Chansung- nicknamed ''beastly idols'' because of their strong charismatic singing, rapping, dancing, B-boying, acrobatics stage presence - should know what this is about.
2pm are really talented, hard-working and passionate and their company and producer is worthy of my great respect for showing passion for music and performing and bringing such amazing talents into the industry.
I'm writing about this because I'm a massive fan and I've had a huge impact on this.
Although this issue may be a trivial matter to people who are not interested in 2PM or KPOP, but this issue has once again brought out a very scary, nasty side to entertainment and the people who follow it, including the media and netizens.
To sum up (not sure if I can shorten such a long story and make it clear)-
The leader of 2pm, 22 year-old Jay Park (Park Jae Beom pictured above), a Korean-American was recently involved in a major controversy after his old Myspace comments written to his friend 4 years ago, was dug up, where he was found saying "Korea is gay.. I hate Koreans"
After this was made public netizens (people online) and the media went craazy. Netizens poured in with hateful comments and it went so extreme that there was a petition made telling him to committ suicide. The petition was found and taken down (but only after 3000 people actually signed it- sickening or what)
In this case there are many issues starting from the major cultural differences, the lack of understanding from viewers and the unexpected, unnecessary outcome.
Even after an offical apology from Jay and an official aplogy from the company the people were still not letting things go. Only 4 days after this was made public, Jay announced through his fan forum that he will be resigning as a member of 2pm and going back to states to study Music. This was later confirmed by his company. He took his flight back to the states on the same day, leaving behind 500 desparate crying fans at the airport begging for him not to leave. He was seen constantly bowing and apologising to everyone present.
This outrageous result from a blown-out of proportion deal has highlighted many issues.
First of all the comments that Jay Park made are not acceptable, but there are many significant factors that everyone should have considered. First, I'm sure people who speak english as a first language or people who has grown up in western countries know that teens especially, use the word hate and gay very lightly. A sort of show of dissatisfaction of their situation. It doesnt mean it's right, but that's how it is.
However this important cultural point was not taken on at the time by most of the netizens in Korea, and to make matters worst, it was translated into something a lot more serious that what it meant.
Another obvious point is the comment is 4 years old. 4 years ago during a time where he left the place he grew up in, the place his family and friends are in and the place he was most familiar with to a completely new country where he could hardly speak the language. Training to become a singer in Korea is no easy job at all. Moving to a whole new country and training to become a singer is even harder.
It has been 25 days since he has left 2pm and Seoul but fans are not having it. In the 25 days 2pm fans have gone to many lengths in order to protest against this. From a silent (and very civil) protest with about 2,000 fans sitting outisde the company buiding in Seoul, to boycotting all products and merchandise of the company. This includes a no show/support of a 6 member 2pm which means not attending shows/events- an example, a special event which allowed 100 lucky people to go on a trip with a member of 2pm being cancelled due to the drastic booking cancellation from participants leaving only 30 people left. Around 3000 2pm CDs were also handed back to the company.
Reason.. not because they are selfish or crazy, but this whole situation with him resigning happened too quick and too easy. They are protesting against the company that, according to fans are the ones who forced Jay out rather than it being Jay's own decision.
Many people quickly assume that fans are just demanding for his return with no consideration which is NOT what they are asking for. They understand that he needs time to reflect, time to get away from the mayhem before it gets even more out of hand, but they just need the confirmation that he will be back and that his dream that he as worked for for 4 years is not smashed up in 4 days. Another action from 2pm fans were posters and advertisements in newspapers which writes this,
“4 years, the amount of time he took to change his thinking from Jay Park to Park JaeBum.
4 days, the time when his dreams were collapsed”
2pm fans also showed their sincerity to the society and felt like taking some responsibilty because of Jay's comments by giving back to the society. They are involved in continuous charity work, donating not only money but time to various charities, and also donating blood again (not the first time. They've donating blood in 2pm's name before as a gift to the guys- definitely an amazing present).
Also they have concentrated on cheering the guys up. From doing flash mobs dancing to 2PM's hit song Again & Again to re-creating Jay's dance breaking into animation and even international 2pm fans who actually flew a plane with the banner ''J. What time is it?'' (the common phrase said by the Jay which answeres 2PM) around his house (fans did their best to protect his privacy but that went all down the drain after a (US) national news programme broadcasted his house.. how F*cking clever news program!)
Screen cap from the animationWith all these actions, they want the withdrawl of his resignation because they feel like this is not what Jay chose, but rather the companies quick solution to the situation.
Video:http://www.youtube.com/v/uj1aDPIHin4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&hd=1&border=1
Animation compared to the real thing. Looks amazing.
The company and the company's founder/producer released statements discussing the issue but the fans did not accept them, as statements seemed ambigous and meaningless with no mention of the future of 2pm, and rather than trying to show some sort of responsibility for their ''pupil's'' mistake, the blame was placed on Jay Park for ''being a bad teen''. The fans are angry that the company is unable to protect their own artist and give up on them when they are the most vunerable.
There are many speculations and rumours after this exploded. Many that are all too much to name. I also don't want to re-write them and accidently get them taken wrongly as facts.
There are loads more on this story but I'm afraid of writing it and getting my facts wrong because this stuff can get pretty sensitive.
There are also continuous projects to help get Jay Park back.
Left to Right: Junsu, Jae Beom (Jay), Woo young, Nickhun, Junho, Chansung, TaecyeonFor people interested in more info on 2PM and the whole story visit 2pm's international forum: www.2oneday.com
or for 2pm and all KPOP news:
www.allkpop.com
Youtube channel with 2PM's HOTTNESS: www.youtube.com/2pmVideo: http://www.youtube.com/v/tCaDCUqZt_g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hd=1&border=1
Live performance: 2PM - Again and Again (remix) live.
Our charismatic leader Jae Beom, please come back.
''We are not 7 members, we are one''
- written by Wooyoung 2pm on his cyworld after the incident
Believe 7=1. ♥
-
Hong Kong ~ ♥
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 9:15AM / Standard Entry
Aw~ I miss HK.
Wish we could have done more seen more and went to more :(
I'm most sad that I couldnt see or meet anyone from AnD~ especially DANIEL! T.T
Another thing is TVB too! Didnt see any TVB actors and nothing being filmed TT.TT
Victoria Peak!
旺角 - For some reason we were always there!
Just got my hair cut and dyed. Nice and bright :p
Is this where they filmed that scene from Enter the Phoenix where Sam Lee was rubbing up Daniel's ass? Haha loveedd that scene!!!
-
iPhone pics
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 8:45AM / Standard Entry
Let's be more creative with our poses now~
Stats
- 20 year old BBC (British Born Chinese), born and raised in London, UK. Currently a Gap year student. ...
- Gender: Female
- Total visits: 76,867
