Japanese actors Masami Nagasawa and Satoshi Tsumabuki on May 2007 cover of Korean fashion magazine CeCi [Kr]. The duo starred in Japanese romance film Nada Sōsō which aired in Japan last year. I guess the movie showed in South Korea just recently and hence the magazine feature.
Archives for June 2007
1980 Toyota Carina Commercial
Japanese commercial for Toyota Carina in 1980, starring actor Kōji Ishizaka who played the famous fictional detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, in a series of movies in the 1970’s. His costume in the CM was a portray of the character.
Family house of Korean star becoming tourist spot
The family house of Korean pop star Ryu Shi-won is becoming a tourist spot, according to KBS news. A Japanese travel agency has introduced a package in liaison with the star which includes a visit to his family house in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province.
Tourists can see beautiful sceneries and experience traditional Korean culture during the tour. Ryu’s fans should be particularly enjoying it as Ryu’s mother will cook them Korean dishes and tell stories from his childhood.
Ryu Shi-won is one of the most popular Korean stars in Japan, although his popularity in Korea has somewhat faded since he focuses so much on his Japanese career these days.
Teenage girl killed herself following Suju fans abuse
The reason for the suicide of 17-year-old Lee Eun-ji has caused outrage in South Korea. It’s alleged that the girl ended her life following harassments from pop group Super Junior’s fans who were unhappy after a picture of her posing with the boyband member, KangIn, was circulated online.
Lee appeared on a TV show which covered her story of losing 40kg in three months; and she took a photo with KangIn who was one of the guests. Lee’s blog was flocked with malicious messages since, and some fans gone to the extend of finding out her phone number and left abusive messages. A few fans have expressed regrets over their act since Lee’s death, but it’s a little too late.
While it’s undeniable that the fans abuse played a major part in her suicide, there’s perhaps other factors too… e.g. losing weight drastically is rarely a good thing to begin with; it’s unhealthy and could lead to depression. And there’s also the society value which overemphasised on looking slim/good etc.
Regardless, suicide is never the answer to anything. Rest in peace.
Amazing views of Asia
Some nice random photos of various Asia travel destinations. Unfortunately the source (site closed) didn’t mention anything about the photographers; but thanks anyway. Hope that I could take such great pictures in future too.
Han Chae-young got married
Korean actress Han Chae-young has tied the knot with businessman Choi Dong-joon on June 3 in a private wedding ceremony in Seoul. Congrats!