Archive for the ‘East Asia’ Category

Massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hits Indonesia, 28 countries including India give Tsunami warning

A 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday afternoon, prompting India to issue a tsunami warning for Nicobar Islands, as well as the coastal regions of T…

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Posted by Sharon on April 11th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Jun Ji Hyun to wed in June with childhood friend

Popular Korean actress and model Jun Ji Hyun, also known as Gianna Jun recently announced her plans of wedding through her entertainment company. J & Co Entertainment company on March 2, 2012 anno…

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Posted by Samron Jude on March 3rd, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Park Gyuri of KARA to go through throat surgery

South Korean idol singer Park Gyuri, who is known for being the group leader of the girl group KARA, will soon have to go through a throat surgery. The singer has to go through a surgery to remove a p…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 27th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Faye Wong concert injures 64 after stand collapse

Chinese singer Faye Wong’s concert on February 17, 2012 was on the last minute cancelled after a section of spectator’s stand collapsed suddenly. The incident left 64 people injured.
The accident …

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 25th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Lee Soomi leaves 5Dolls to pursue solo career

The leader of the Korean girl group, 5Dolls, Lee Soomi has decided to leave the group. Soomi has left the group so as to pursue a solo career.
Lee earlier debuted as a member of the Korean ballad girl…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 23rd, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

KARA start off first Asian tour concert in Seoul

Popular South Korean pop group KARA on February 18, started off their KARASIA concert tour at Seoul’s Olympic Park Stadium. The group in a press conference prior to the show expressed how excited t…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 21st, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Cirque du Soleil to leave Macau

Cirque du Soleil, a Canadian entertainment firm will soon be backing from a property owned by casino giant Las Vegas Sands’ Macau unit. The entertainment firm will be withdrawing due to its inabilit…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 20th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Lee Jun Ki returns after military service

After being officially discharged from the Korean Military services, on February 16, Korean actor and singer Lee Jun Ki was greeted by about 2000 fans across Asia. The actor has indeed completed his m…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 20th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Nicholas Tse’s son wants his parents to reconcile

On February 5, 2012, Hong Kong based actor Nicholas Tse revealed that his son Lucas wants him and his ex-wife Cecilia Cheung to get back together. Tse was at the dinner to mark the box-office success …

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 19th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Ming Dao finally enrols in Taiwan Military

Taiwan actor Ming Dao has finally enlisted to serve his compulsory stint in Taiwan Military on February 16, 2012, after studying in five different universities. The actor has earlier been alleged of d…

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Posted by Samron Jude on February 16th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off