Stars Falling From the Sky

wow, did i love this show! granted, the first episode was so 'bleh' i almost didn't continue but it was totally worth it since episode 2 was the beginning of my sweet, sweet addiction to this show. it starts off with enough fluff and silliness to hook me and had many sub-plots to keep my interest. excellent show! i highly recommend.

The drama draws a love story between two co-workers at an insurance company, with Kim Ji Hoon playing the company’s whip-smart lawyer. Because he carries the hurt of having been abandoned by his birth mother, he doesn’t easily open his heart to others. Jin Pal Kang (Choi Jung Won) is a 25-year-old employee of the company who becomes responsible for her five younger adopted siblings after her parents meet with sudden deaths.

Credit: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Stars_Falling_From_the_Sky

Barbie can sing?

i have to share this absolutely beautiful song i've heard, sung by none other than barbie hsu in her recent project, Summer's Desire. surprised? as was i. but i have to hand it to her. she sings the crap out of the song. and i'm so excited about the song that i'm telling you about it before i have even finished watching the show, so please be forewarned that this is not my official opinion of the show. i'm just far too excited to tell you about this! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPJuNCkR8QM&feature=player_embedded


Credits: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/722218-summers-desire-ost/

The Influence

Mystery online film "The Influence" revolves around promises kept even though time has passed. To keep their values, characters are at a critical juncture to act upon their promises.

well, i was hooked in the first 5 seconds of this. it was so different and elegantly shot that i'm still not fully sure how to properly convey it. it starts out quickly so you won't be bored. and i'm a fan of story puzzles and this one was quite the jigsaw! i highly recommend. the bonus is that it's short so you can finish it in 1 sitting! :D

Credits: http://asianmediawiki.com/The_Influence_(2010-South_Korean_Movie)

Rain liquidates J.Tune Entertainment stock, angers stockholders

Rain has recently become the source of a hot issue in Korea due to his latest financial decision. The popular artist / actor sold off every single one of his shares of J.Tune Entertainment.

Rain was previously the majority shareholder of J.Tune Entertainment, an entertainment company that he is signed to.

Other shareholders of the company, mainly average working folks who invested small sums (small sums in the big picture but large investments from their perspective), are in anger as Rain’s departure made the share price drop to a new low of about 28 cents. This price is very low compared to $27, the price that the shares were going for when Rain first became the majority shareholder and when many invested into the company.

Another controversy is the fact that J.Tune Entertainment paid Rain approximately $23 million to sign a contract with them – and Rain was the company’s majority shareholder, which some argue that he could have had control over how much would have been paid to himself by the company. Small-time shareholders argue that Rain abused his position as majority shareholder to pay a gigantic sum of the company’s capital, which ultimately is the shareholders’ money, to himself.

J.Tune Entertainment made $12.6 million in revenue during the period that Rain was with them. Some of the shareholders are apparently trying to put together a lawsuit against Rain; if it’s determined that Rain committed foul play, he could be charged for embezzlement among other various offenses.

However, those that are familiar with the entertainment industry say that there is no problem with the contract. J.Tune Entertainment might have only made $12.6 million after having invested $23 million in Rain, but since his contract with them will last until late 2011 (October 2011), there is still a lot of time for Rain to generate revenue for the company.

Also, Korean Financial Supervisory Services, the government agency that oversees the financial market, says that they have no problem with this matter. Their explanation is that although Rain was the majority shareholder, he wouldn’t have had control over how much he was paid by

J.Tune as it was a matter that the Board of Directors decided on, not Rain.

An industry analyst stated that the future of J. Tune Entertainment could be stormy depending on how people view Rain’s liquidation of the stock. If they view it as a break up / split from the company or rather a financial maneuver. Hopefully, things will all work out. Rain recently completed his Love Tour concert series in Japan.

Credit: http://www.allkpop.com/2010/07/rain-liquidates-jtune-entertainment-stock-angers-stockholders

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SM Town Live 2010 World Tour in Los Angeles !

Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: STAPLES CENTER

TICKETS SALE DATE: Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10AM!
Ticket Prices: $180, $160, $120, $80, $40

ASIA’S BEST RIDES THE K-POP WAVE IN LA!

AEG LIVE, SM ENTERTAINMENT, and POWERHOUSE are proud to present the SMTOWN

LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR in Los Angeles at the world-famous STAPLES Center on Saturday,

September 4th at 7:00 PM.

This concert is a part of SM Entertainment’s world tour project which will begin in Seoul, then continue to LA, Tokyo, Shanghai, and other major Asian cities. It is the first time that AEG LIVE, one of the largest concert promoters in the world, is hosting an Asian concert at STAPLES Center.

The SMTOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR will go beyond Asia and take place globally as a grand music festival featuring top-notched artists from SM Entertainment, one of the largest artist management agencies not just in Korea but in Asia overall.

Artist lineup for the Los Angeles concert is KANGTA, BoA, U KNOW, MAX, SUPER JUNIOR, GIRLS’ GENERATION, SHINee, f(x), Zhang Ri Yin, Trax and other SM artists
With STAPLES Center being the Sports and Entertainment Center of the World, the Los Angeles show will create an unimaginable experience and compelling atmosphere that fans of all ages can enjoy. In particular, the magnificent stage production and various joint performances by top artists that are only to be seen exclusive in SMTOWN LIVE are expected to be a hot issue amongst K-pop fans.

SMTOWN LIVE has already been imprinted as Asia’s leading concert brand thanks to its successful tour in 2008. Now in 2010, music fans will be captivated by an upgraded concert production that involves the most sought-after artists.
Since the SMTOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR is taking place in Los Angeles, fans in the US will finally get an opportunity to be a part of the greatest Asian concert of the year!

** Tickets will be available online via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, STAPLES Center Box Office as well as over the phone by calling Powerhouse at 323.692.0303. For more info, please visit http://www.powerhouselive.net/

** Be the first to hear the latest updates on this concert by joining our email list (http://powerhouse.fanbridge.com), following us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/powerhouselive), and liking our page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/POWERHOUSE/71968914565).

CREDIT: Powerhouse

Down With Love

Shiang Yu Ping, a divorce and inheritance lawyer, is seen by others as cold, selfish, and ruthless. He had taken in his brother's orphans and was in need of a nanny. But after he exhausted his supply of nannies, he still couldn't find one who doesn't fall in love with him or gets scared off by the kids. Fed up, Yu Ping asks his secretary, Yang Duo, to find a nanny that meets his requirements. She recommends her younger sister, Yang Guo, for the job; assuring Yu Ping that her tomboyish sister will not fall in love with him by lying that she does not like men at all.

well, courtesy of ella's inability to act serious i knew i would get some laughs with this show. it was pretty cute but rather angsty at points. and as much as i want to say that jerry's acting saved the couple, they really had no chemistry! xP jerry made it worthwhile for me (god he's hot!!! xD ) otherwise, you might want to think twice.

Credit: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Down_With_Love