Actor Lee Byung-hun has been visited by more than 2,000 Japanese fans nearly every day during his stay in Akita Prefecture, Japan to shoot his new drama “Iris,” his agency BH Entertainment said.
“We kept the shooting locations secret, so only some key staff knew about them. It was surprising how the Japanese fans found out where the shooting was taking place, and as many as approximately 2,500 fans came to a shooting site to see Lee every day,” the agency said. “The Akita Prefecture government had police and security guards stationed for emergencies, but no regrettable incidents happened.”
Since the Korean actor arrived on March 9, the Japanese prefecture has seen many of his fans pour into the area from all over the country, filling up all hotels and motels although it is the off season, according to the agency. “Some 300 fans were even waiting for Lee at the hotel where he was staying from morning until evening. Lee had to hold an impromptu hand-shaking session for them almost every evening when he returned to the hotel after shooting,” the agency said.
Lee returned home on Saturday to take part in local shooting here. A spy action drama with a budget of 20 billion won, “Iris” has a notable cast including actresses Kim Tae-hee and Kim So-yeon and actors Kim Seung-woo and Jung Joon-ho.
Source: http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1578189_28572.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Lee Byung-hun Draws Crowds of Fans in Japan
Fahrenheit scorched the stage at Bukit Jalil Putra Stadium last Saturday
Taiwanese boyband Fahrenheit
(from left: Jiro Wang, Aaron Yan, Wu Chun and Calvin Chen)
bringing the house down at their concert in Bukit Jalil.
Pic by DARRAN TAN / The Star
TAIWANESE pop group Fahrenheit really knows how to put on an entertaining show. The four dashing entertainers sent hearts racing as they performed before about 7,000 fans at the Bukit Jalil Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday night.
Unlike most of their other shows which begin with a big bang, the boyband started their Malaysian show by observing a minute of darkness to demonstrate their support for the global Earth Hour 2009.
The concert, organised by Big Events, was initially scheduled for Nov 15 last year but was postponed due to Wang’s knee injury.
Fahrenheit’s devoted fans at the concert that night came not only from Malaysia, but also from Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, China, the Phillippines and Taiwan.
Source: http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/31/soundnstage/3589189&sec=soundnstage
Pussycat Dolls announce Newcastle Show
The Pusscat Dolls have announced a Newcastle show to take place on Thursday May 21 at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.Tickets go on sale Wednesday April 8 through Ticketek 132 849 http://www.ticketek.com.au/.
Teasing and tantalizing Australia with brief but dazzling appearances in Sydney and Melbourne last year, globalpop superstars Pussycats Dolls will bring their Doll Domination Tour to Australia in May 2009 including a newshow just announced for Newcastle!
Hot on the heels of their second album release Doll Domination (Universal), Pussycat Dolls kick off their 2009 world tour in the UK before heading down under to play all-ages arena shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth featuring the same spectacular production that Europe will see in February.
This scorching band of singer/dancers have quickly become without doubt one of the most popular and globallysuccessful girl groups ever.
There has been no escape from the super catchy Platinum hit When I Grow Up, the first single lifted from Doll Domination, quickly followed by the top 10 hit I Hate This Part.
Showing their brand of hot, confident attitude, Pussycat Dolls shot to fame in 2005 with the release of their massive debut single Don’t Cha featuring Busta Rhymes, hitting number 1 in charts around the world.Released the same year, their debut album PCD has sales of over 7 million worldwide, claiming Platinum and Gold status in 36 countries. PCD features the huge hits Buttons, the Grammy nominated Stickwitu, Beep, and Wait A Minute, helping to bring the album’s Australian sales to 3 times Platinum.
Joining the bill is Lady GaGa.Performing intimate, exclusive club shows in Melbourne and Sydney last September, singer, songwriter, musician LadyGaGa thrilled fans lucky enough to attend! Showcasing her Top 10 album The Fame, the debut release now boasts twoinfectious Number 1 singles – Just Dance, and Poker Face which is currently residing at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart.
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