The polluted Buriganga River in Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh which is often rated as one of the world’s worst cities to live in…
My heart wrenched when I watched the kids swimming in the river like a fun-filled swimming pool; it’s saddening, yet reminded me of how blessed I am.
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun died after falling from a mountainside on Saturday morning.
Roh left a suicide note on his computer that he was going through hard times, apparently referring to the recent bribery probe surrounding him and his family [more on Yonhap]
Roh, 62, was South Korea’s President in 2003-2008. He moved to Bongha Village, near his birthplace, after leaving the office in March 2008.
Reports have suggested that investigation on Roh and his family is likely to be ended following his death; and it might be what Roh was hoping for.
His death still sounds fishy though… leaving a suicide note on PC instead of a hand written one? And amusingly discovered by his aides in hours? Who would bother to check his PC shortly after his death? It’s just a bit too convenient imo.
American-Korean actor Daniel Henney is starring in CBS upcoming prime time series Three Rivers, a medical drama focuses on organ transplantation in the top transplant hospital in America.
Alex O’Loughlin takes the lead as the top surgeon, while Henney “a womanizing surgical resident who’s broken as many hearts as he’s replaced.”
Other co-stars include Katherine Moennig, Julia Ormond, Justina Machado, Christopher Hanke and Joaquim De Almeida etc.
Henney made his name in S.Korea as a top model and established actor; he recently gained wide notice in the west as Agent Zero in Hollywood hit “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”… and Three Rivers is set to boost his career even further.
Popular Japanese actress Maki Horikita in Shonen Magazine (no.21-22, 2009)…
Intro photos of Park Ji-yeon, member from all-girls pop group T-ara from Mnet.
T-ara has yet to make their official debut, but Jiyeon, dubbed the little Kim Tae-hee, has already stand out among her mates with her involvement in a project group with Seeya and Davichi; and she’s going to star in a TV drama soon.
Entertainment snippets from other sources…
China – Faye Wong coming back? [Stareast]
China – Zhang Ziyi shows care for children [Cri]
France – Chinese celebs and international stars graced Taiwan Night at Cannes Film Festival [Cri]
Japan – Aya Ueto for Big Comic (pic) [RCA]
Japan – Miss Universe Japan Emily Miyasaka meets Prime Minister Taro Aso [Japanprobe]
Japan – Morning Musume tops Oricon; first #1 since Nov 2006 [Tokyograph]
Korea – Kwon Sang-woo opens Tea’Us café in Myeongdong [K-popped]
Korea – Lee Sun-gyun and Jun Hye-jin’s wedding photos [Stareast]
Bird’s eye view photos by architecture photographer Benny Chan, showing the busy traffic in Los Angeles. It’s ironic that these beautiful photos are based on one of the most hated stuffs endured daily by urban folks; ironic, but cool…
