The headline compared Taiwan and Korean Hua Zhe Lei [Zaizai] vs [Kim Hyun Joong]

Summarised Translation by sytwo@AF

- The headline compared Taiwan and Korean Hua Zhe Lei [Zaizai] vs [Kim Hyun Joong]
- BaDa TV station will be broadcasting Boys Over Flowers [BOF] tonite at 9.00pm, competing with B&W at PTS at the same time.
- The report also said that Zaizai has now discarded his previous Lei/ MG image and is now an actor with strengh in performing skills (tough to translate this, it means ZZ is now considered a "Serious Actor with Strong Acting Skills") => LOVE THIS PART!!
- Also said that today Zaizai will PK with Mark Zhao for popularity at the Kaohsiung B&W fanmeet (gossip, gossip!)
- Said that the Korean MG makes Taiwan audience recall the days of Taiwan MG.
- it also talked about Jerry popularity being Dao Ming Sze and that Zaizai as HZL is also close in pursuit. And that until now both are still in close competition (gossip, gossip!)
- Then talked about how Korean DMS acted by Lee Min Ho also receive high attention but Kim Hyun Joong who acted as Rui is very popular too. Lee Min Ho became spokesperson for Pepsi Cola and Kim Hyun Joong for Coco Cola. Lee Min Ho was invited to Taiwan to promote Korean BOF which resulted in complaints from Kim Hyun Joong's fans, and that KHJ looks a lot like famous Korean actor Bae Yong Jun and that KHJ's smile has attracted many middle-age women.

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Zai Zai silenced from 's Soundtrack

Source : Liberty Times
translated by fewfew @ http://asianfanatics.net
is one of the most popular series right now, causing an explosion of discussions after each week's broadcast. With its merchandise sales on the rise, they are taking this chance to release the drama's soundtrack. However, rumors say that "Zai Zai" Vic Zhou, the male lead of the series, is missing from the song list because his singing style does not match well with the soundtrack. On the contrary, "Ying Xiong" Mark Zhao, the other male lead, is chosen. Zai Zai unexpectedly ends up in Jerry's shoes for , both "silenced" from their drama's soundtrack.

Artists signed by filming crew sings
Zai Zai usually sings when he acts in series. For , , and other series, he has never been missed in the soundtrack. In the upcoming soundtrack for the currently airing contains songs sang by Mark Zhao, "Jason" Zou Cheng En, and band sounds from Color Band and Picks. It will also contain instrumental music by award winning musician from the movie and Thai instrumentalist Terdsak Janpan. However, Zai Zai's voice is missing in the soundtrack.

Film crew says Zai Zai refused to sing
In preparing for the soundtrack, it was decided to have songs in the style of rock and passion. Considering that Zai Zai's voice is more suitable for slow love songs and that the soundtrack style may not suit him well, they decided to allow him not to be in it. Mark Zhao and Jason, signed by the film crew, have made it on the soundtrack instead.

Regarding Zai Zai not being in the soundtrack, the film crew replied, "He is our first male lead. How could we not have invited him? It's because he felt that it didn't suit his style, thus he rejected the offer." Zai Zai's manager, Zhi Xiang Li expressed the same reason and emphasized that in the past, Zai Zai always had a new album release during a series broadcast, where songs from his album are chosen for the series soundtrack, and Zai Zai has never sang specially for just a soundtrack.

Interview with Reen Yu (acts as He Xiao Mei) ~ extracted past with mention of Zaizai

Translated by sytwo@VIC & AF
Prajnaworks link : http://www.wretch.cc/blog/prajnaworks/15514235#postComments

I : Interviewer
R : Reen

I : You mentioned about acting opposite Zaizai. What are your impressions and thouhgts about acting with Zaizai?

R: Before I met him, I was indeed a little anxious, because I have heard that he is very quiet at the film set. But when I met him for the first time, he has already become Chen Zai Tian, and therefore he was cultivating a relationship with me as how he would with He Xiao Mei. He treated me very close and familiar, and took care of me, showing his happy side in front of me.

He enters into his role very deeply, is very earnest and his professionalism is beyond my expectation. And he taught me a lot, not just in acting, but also helped me a lot in terms of how to live. Before I worked with him, my perception was that he is a good-looking idol actor. It was only after I collaborated with him that I realize he is someone who is very earnest, always challenging to improve himself, and is an idol actor of strength with his own idea and way of thinking. He has a side that is mature and professional, and another side that is lovable and funny. No wonder he is a prince in the hearts of many girls and women. I have learnt a lot from him and am very happy to have worked with him this time. This is definitely an important experience and an unforgettable and interesting memory in my life.

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ZZ's radio interview in Japan

Credit Thank : siewleng8983@AF
Anyway...just wanna share something touching about ZZ here....I just listen to a radio interview that was released at the Japanese radio station which is recorded on the BnW premiere on 29th March...I believe the Japanese host specially went over to Taiwan to conduct this interview.This is what ZZ said in the interview... infatuated.gif infatuated.gif infatuated.gif

Singing for fans is a very happy thing to do but if yesterday fan meeting could be more perfect then i believe all my fans will be able to give me a good night sleep.Of coz everyone must be responsible towards what they did,i hate to see people who are not responsibe or thinking that something could have come out greatly as imagine but when it's happen,it turn out to be not good as it think it was.Because we really need to think of a certain issue..Fans come to Taiwan,not just by taking a bus paid NT10-NT20 then can come to Taiwan to have fun,to come and see this premiere or to come and meet the actor/actress but fans paid a lot on air ticket ans accomodation.Yes,it's true that we can represent Taiwan government to earn more money through the Taiwan Tourism Bereau in which a good thinking of profit making but at least we should not let fans feel that they come and see us for a very short period of time in a fan meet or because i have the power to ask all fans from over the world to come and support me,actually at my own official fan club,i won't be able to type out such words.If really want to invite all fans to come then i must arrange something like my previous fan meeting or something similar like what we had last nite because today the time definately doesn't belong to fans only,our time together wouldnt be much,that why i hope fans come to Taiwan in a very happy way so my truly fan meeting will be something like what i did last nite.That's why i am very cautious and care of what happened at last nite fan meeting but singing definately is a happy thing because able to see fans see me singing my own songs although we might have problems in communications but because fans slways see their CEO singing same songs so fans hum with me so i kinda feel happy..

Don't we love our ZZ more! thumbsup.gif I really never meet a star like Zai who really cares about fans specially in terms of money value of going to Taiwan to meet him.He really dont wish that we paid something and get nothing in the end..Just like the auction...Each time there is an auction,Zai will make sure that we dont spend too much on it...As long there is a heart to do so,its more than enough....I really love this man! He is truly our great CEO! clapping.gif

A promise between Zai and us

We must promise our ZZ that we will support him no matter how long its take and how hard it is....We will never leave him and no ones must leave each other!

Da S supports Zai Zai, Xiao S wants Mark Zhao

Source: UDN
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net




Da S is very big-hearted; recording a 20-second promotional tape for ex-boyfriend Zai Zai's 'Black & White'. She praised the drama, saying it has 'soul' but avoided saying Zai Zai's name. Younger sister Xiao S' taste is clearly different; she supports the other male lead Mark Zhao, exclaiming: "This drama has made me re-fall in love with 3 men: Director Cai, Zai Zai & Mark Zhao, you son, I want you!"

Although Da Xiao S did not take part in 'Black & White', they still unconditionally filmed 20-30 second promotional tape for the drama. Xiao S' tape has already broadcasted last week, Da S' tape will broadcast on PTV on May 2nd. The production company has already burnt the DVD for the 2 sisters.

Da S & Zai Zai developed a relationship after 'Mars' and the 2 both have special feelings towards Director Cai. The best tacit understanding between them is that they do not like to go round and round the 'Da Zai Lian' topic, so on her promotional tape, she did not mention Zai Zai's name at all, all she did was praise Director Cai's drama for having 'soul'.

Earlier, Zai Zai & Mark went on 'Kang Xi Lai Le' to promote the drama, and although host Xiao S spent almost the whole episode talking about Da S and Zai Zai's past love, she did not hide her like for Mark.

Xiao S revealed that she likes guys who have single-eyelids, and she playfully tried to electrify Mark. In the end, Zai Zai could not take anymore, and said; "Did you forget that you are already married?" But Xiao S did a wide-eye expression, and exclaimed: "Oh! I almost forgot about that!" Afterwards, when she was filming the promotional tape, she again openly expressed her love: "Mark Zhao, I want you!" completely not worrying about her husband getting jealous.


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About the new pix of YUERU with long-hair.....

Credit Thank: sytwo@V.I.C.

About the new pix of YUERU with long-hair.....

Gosh, doesn't ZZ looks manly there. I know some don't like the gruff and unkept look, but I do think Zai carries it well. Or maybe I am bias hahaha!! But he does look chao shuai to me!!! It looks like we will see quite a lot of YueRu towards the end of Jin Da Ban and not what I initially thot, that YueRu will disappear from the drama 2/3 of the show. Fan Bing Bing is smart to bring Zai back again, else ZZ fans may not stay till end of the drama, LOL!!


Here's some tidbit news about the pix posted by the blogger at tiebaidu :
The person who posted this said that she/ he is actually not a Zai-fan, but after watching B&W, her favourable impression towards ZZ has risen. Hence posted these pix. It was taken unexpectedly by a friend who happens to be in Shanghai taking his exams. This friend who is interested in photography thot this guy (ZZ) has a good pose and so took his pix. It was only later the friend heard from bystanders that it was Zaizai.

There's another thing that I wanna share. This time is about what Sis Xiao Hui said about Zai during the campus event at Kaohsiung which made me soooo proud of our CEO :


I just finish watching a fan clip of the last campus event at Kaohsiung. One thing that sis Xiao Hui (Dir Cai's wife) said about ZZ that touched me so much. She was taking the opportunity to thank all the cast ie Mark, Ivy and Xiu Jie Kai, and then she especially said she wants to thank Zaizai for agreeing to be part of B&W at a time when no one knows YET that it was going to be so good or do so well.

Sigh......I really really love what she said, cuz Zaizai had the courage and the vision plus the belief in Dir Cai and supported his B&W all the way. And now, he is reaping the benefits with the hot popularity of B&W and also the breakthrough in his acting that is receiving praise all around. Zaizai is truly blessed cuz of his BIG and GENEROUS HEART!!