Karen Mok's exes absent at wedding reception

The Hong Kong singer held another wedding bash in Hong Kong recently

Hong Kong singer Karen Mok and her German husband Johannes married in Florence, Italy on Oct 1.

On Dec 18, the couple hosted a wedding reception at Tai Tam Private Club in Hong Kong, where 300 relatives and friends were in attendance.

Karen Mok Kisses Eason Chan

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Karen Mok Man Wai yesterday promoted her new film EAST MEETS WEST 2011 (DUNG SING SAI JAU 2011). Karen still has not watched the film but many friends who have said that this was a madcap comedy with a touching ending. EAST MEETS WEST 2011 will open on November 24. Eason Chan Yik Shun and Mok Man Wai in the film had many unique costumes. In one scene Karen appeared in a sexy costume and danced at night with Eason.

s Karen Mok's fiance gay? Wedding set October

Is Karen Mok's fiance gay? : Trust the netizens to come up with all sorts of rumours and speculations whenever a wedding involving celebrities is announced.

When news broke that Hong Kong singer Karen Mok is tying the knot with her first love in Oct, netizens were quick to point out that her fiancé, a German man by the name of Johannes, has three children from a previous marriage.

Some even went as far as digging up an old tabloid report that implied that Johannes was gay.

Mok laughed off the gay claim. “There’s no such thing. It’s just a rumour,” she said.

Karen Mok announces she's marrying first German boyfriend at age 17

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Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/


Karen Mok became the music queen at The 22nd Taiwan golden Melody Awards. When she accepted her award, she announced that she will be marrying her first boyfriend (at age 17) in October 2011.

According to sources, the man is named Johannes, a German. He is already the father of three children. When Karen was 17, she went to Italy to study and met Johannes there. The two started dating and it was because of him that Karen learned the German language. This relationship was only a short period of 1 year.

8 years ago, Karen went to Berlin for a photo shoot and the two accidentally met again. In 2009, the two sparked love again and this April he proposed to her. Karen agreed and decided to hold their wedding in the place where they first met.

Karen Mok thinks she is prettier with a face wound

Karen Mok Man Wai who just returned from South Africa stayed in Hong Kong for half a day before rushing to Beijing and Shanghai to promote her upcoming Mainland film release THE LAW OF ATTRACTION. Karen and Taiwan director and actor Leon Dai for the first time officially. Although they performed in the film TEMPTING HEART (SUM DUNG) over ten years ago, they did not have any official scene together. Thus this time was considered their first collaboration. In the film they played a couple who have been married for seven years and began to have problems. The husband finally discovered his wife's affair, thus someone deliberately created an accident. Yet after the accident they were able to pick up their initial love again.

Karen said that working with Leon Dai felt great, especially because he was also the director. Before the shoot they were able to properly communicate and she was made to get into the character easier. During the passion scene they had no embarrassment and performed very naturally. Karen said, "This time I learned a lot, working with Director Dai I came out ahead. (What is the key for a couple getting along?) I am not married yet, I really don't know how to answer. However I feel they have to learn to appreciate each other, whether good or bad they have to learn to tolerate." Because Karen's character was injured in an accident, most of the time she had to put on wound make up. However she thought she was more beautiful and even joked, "Honestly, I have never seen a complete facial injury that looked so pretty."

Source: HK Morning

1000s of Chinese Artists (CN, TW, HK) microblog-power for earthquake disaster relief

Thursday April 15, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



At 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Yushu County of Qinghai Province, China. The news shook our hearts, there current death toll has rised to 617, nearly 10,000 wounded. A Hong Kong volunteer (Wong Fok Wing) for the local disaster relief was killed due to the buildings crushing in on him. The hero shocked our hearts, even the Mainland, Taiwanese and Hong Kong artists. Everyone expressed their feelings and sent their condolences through their microblogs, showing how united the community is. Many donated materials, money and sent blessings to the earthquake victims.

The big 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits the Chinese region once again, testing the power of love and unity. Regardless, people living in Hong Kong are blessed. The recent Taiwanese and the SiChuan earthquake two years ago are still fresh in Mainland artists memories. The heroic acts of the disaster relief volunteer (Wong Fok Wing) in saving others lives was named "Hong Kong Hero" by Gigi Leung on her microblog.

Thousands of Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists expressed on their microblogs of the united spirit, no separation of power, constantly calling for donations, disaster relief activities and charities. Aaron Kwok and Lynn also did not avoid each other, working hard together in doing charity work. Miriam Yeung, Steven Ma and Jet Li paid their tributes to the hard working rescue team, hoping they can look after their own health too. Others who wrote on their blogs about the earthquake: Karen Mok, Andy Lau, Alan Tam, Myolie Wu, Janice Man, Michelle Reis, Kenny Kwan, Ivana Wong, Angelababy, Michelle Ye, etc.

Other facts:
- Twins plans to donate the money they earned from the concert to the disaster relief
- Anthony Wong donated 200,000 yuan
- Joey Yung donated 100,000 yuan
- Li Yuchun's Fund raised 1 million yuan

Karen Mok back with Digital Album

Source: CRI.English

Hong Kong singer/actress Karen Mok held a press conference for the release of her first digital album in Beijing on Tuesday.

It's the first full-length album from the singer after she took the Best Album award with her 2007 LP "Live Is...Karen Mok" last year at the 19th Taiwan Golden Melody awards, the most influential event in the mando-pop scene.

Titled "Aftertaste" (or "Hui Wei" in Chinese), the new album is a reprise project including 11 pieces of re-created classics selected from both the household folk melodies and the time-tested pop songs.

Mok said it's been a challenge to add her personal style in these old tracks while keeping their original characteristics. By collaborating with longtime music partner, lyricist Francis Lee and top pop producer Zhang Yadong, the songstress finally made the whole package with the breakthrough she planned for the new album. Breaking the boundaries bebween old and new, the trio managed to match the trendy pop and electro elements with the orthodox tinge of the old-time music.

Not just in the music itself, the singer also chose the newcome digital platform to publish her new tracks instead of the traditional disc sale. "I have to catch up with the new trend of digital music, the old ways will not work one day," the singer said of the digital release of her new album.

Karen Mok is recognized in the mando-pop scene for her easygoing-freestyle personal mark in music

Karen Mok offers free service as ambassador of Hong Kong Film Fest

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Despite of the economy downturn, the 33rd Hong Kong International Film Festival will not be cutting costs. Besides arranging for 300 over films from 50 countries to be screened between Mar 22 to Apr 13, the committee has also engaged an artiste, for the first time, to be ambassador of the festival, to spread its influence outwards.

First ambassador of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Karen Mok, told reporters that she accepted the offer immediately and will not be accepting any rewards for the job.

"Being the ambassador of the festival is not just out of passion for movies, but also a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Hong Kong movies," she said.

Mok specially shot four sets of photos for the promotional posters, hoping to borrow the power of images in extending the brand and popularity of the Hong Kong film festival. "I worked together with the photographer and stylist to produce a group of cinematographic photos to reflect my unique perspective of different movies."

After the trip to the Wolong Panda Conservatory for the photo shoot, Mok volunteered her service in Pengzhou to help mend houses of victims of the Sichuan Quake last year.

She also announced her plans to produce a movie of a Chinese former athlete, Wang Junxia, which she will begin on when sufficient funds has been raised. Mok said Lu Chuan, considerably one of the most talented young directors in China, will not be available to direct the film, however, the role as Wang will be taken on by herself.

Eason Chan, Joey Yung and Karen Mok Bag Top Awards

It was a chilly day in Hong Kong, but that didn’t stop fans from turning up at the TVB studios for a double celebration on Saturday night.

Not only was the station’s TVB8 channel celebrating its 10th anniversary, it was also hosting the TVB8 Mandarin MOD Best 10 Awards 2008 — broadcast live not only in Hong Kong, but throughout the region. In Singapore, TVB8 (StarHub Channel 53) aired the show.

Not too surprisingly, despite a large field of nominees chosen and voted for by the viewing public, the big winners turned out to be veterans Eason Chan, Joey Yung and Karen Mok, who picked up the big awards for the night — Most Popular Male Singer, Most Popular Female Singer and Most Popular Female Singer in Mainland China, respectively.

“I’m definitely happy,” said Mok of her win. You don’t get such an award overnight! It must mean that I’ve worked hard for a while! So, it’s very encouraging.”

This year has also been a great year, award-wise, for Gary Cao. Sporting lilac floppy bangs this time, he took home four awards: Song of the Year, Best Singer-Songwriter (Gold), Best Music Arrangement, and was also a winner for Top 10 Gold Songs.

And despite missing out on the Most Popular Male Singer to Chan, the Malaysia-born star was still in good spirits. “I don’t mind,” he quipped. “I’m still quite new to this business compared to people like Eason. I’m very happy.”

The show, which was hosted by Paisley Hu and Benji Chiang, featured performances by all the winners of the Top 10 Gold Songs award, which included Mok, Chan, Cao, Yung, Guan Liang, Khalil Fong, Charlene Choi, and Lin Fong and Vincy Chan.

source: asianbite
credit: Channel News Asia

Linda Chung cries winning Newcomer Award

Tuesday December 9, 2008 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



Last night the "TVB8 Music Awards Ceremony" was held and many singers attended including: Gary Cao, Eason Chan, Joey Yung, Charlene Choi, Linda Chung, Lollipop, Karen Mok, Sun Nan, Raymond Lam, Vincy Chan, etc. Gary was the big winner at the ceremony taking away 4 awards for his song "Innocent" including "Gold Song Award", "Best Musical Arrangement Award", "Gold Song Gold Award" and he personally won the individual award of "Best Singer-Composer Silver Award ". Eason Chan and Joey Yung also won 3 awards each, including "Gold Song Award", "Most Globally Loved Cantonese Song" and "Most Popular Male/Female Singer". The "Most Popular & Loved Mainland Male/Female Singer Award" went to Sun Nan and Karen Mok respectively. Yoga Lin got "Best Newcomer Gold Award". Linda Chung got "Best Newcomer Silver Award" and when she sang her song on stage, she got nervous and messed up. When she got off stage, she started crying immediately, sitting besides her Joey Yung, Charlene Choi and Raymond Lam went to comfort her. (Note: Raymond Lam and Vincy Chan also won the Top 10 Golden Song Award for their duet "After Tomorrow")

Negative Response from Raymond's comfort

Gary was very happy to be the big winner, he said that he has never won the "Gold Song Gold Award" before. After his son was born, Gary's career has been developing smoothly, he said this year is a fruitful year for him and that he feels very fortunate. He gain many people's help and hopes that he could repay everyone with music. He also reveals that he plans to go to Hong Kong for a concert.

First time attending an award ceremony as a singer, Linda Chung was nervous while sitting below the stage waiting for the announcement of the Newcomer Award. Her heartbeat jumped to 300. She expressed that although she was nervous when she sang, but she felt very happy to have won the award. Speaking of after singing, she started crying as a response, Linda explained that besides being happy and nervous, she had just returned from Malaysia, her head was hurting and did not feel well. She was asked about if Raymond Lam immediately came to comfort her? She did not provide a direct response and just said: "Everyone came to comfort me, I'm really thankful of them!" Joey came to comfort me, she told me that coming to an award ceremony as a newcomer is like that, you're very nervous." Linda also said that she cried immediately when she got the award was because she is just very happy, it was a joyful cry.

Eason Chan was off-key and forgot lyrics

Just attended the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards Ceremony, Eason Chan's face and voice was weak. When he was singing his Gold winning Song 《時代巨輪》, he constantly got off-key and forgot the lyrics. He said that last night he participated in the Taiwan Gold Horse Awards celebration and did not have time to sleep, also he had an early flight back to Hong Kong, once he landed in Hong Kong, he did not stop his "horse" and went to do more jobs, that's why he messed up. Karen Mok, who has not attended the Hong Kong Awards for a while, attended in a sexy evening dress, she expressed that she prepared all of the precautions needed so she won't expose herself accidentally. She also plans to hold a concert next year, hope that it will be able to take place in Hong Kong and get lots of tickets sold.

Karen Mok's dream comes true,launches her own brand of perfume

Friday October 24, 2008 Hong Kong
Credits: to Fastbeat @ http://www.mediachamber.net/



Karen Mok's dream has recently come true as she has earlier launched a brand of perfumed named after her " KAREN MOK THE FRAGRANCE SERIES". The response from the consumers is good and she revealed that the brand would enter the market in mainland China next year.

Dream comes true,she describes that she is feeling very "High",so high that she helps her cat put on perfume. Karen said that one needs to be fastidious and artful to make a good perfume,there is also not many people that can really rely on their nose to smell and blend the different scents.

Karen Mok's company has specially sent Karen Mok's CD and her picture albums to the "le nez" or Perfumers in france,in the end,the perfumers have came up with a scent that Karen likes alot during the first try. The process is successful and fun. Karen Mok has also revealed that she has plans to launch her "KAREN MOK SERIES" of Shower foam and bodylotions at the end of the year.

About her Entertainment Career

Recently there was a financial crisis in the Global Stock market,ask Karen if she worrys about the sales,she said "Hong Kong is much better,i believe that most people will show their support." There are rumours that Universal Music Group has plans to withdraw from Hong Kong,Karen responded by saying she currently does not have hopes on having a new music album,however she revealed she has plans to have a tour concert at SouthEast Asia next year. She believes that her movies,concert and entertainment career is unaffected even if UMG withdraws. Asked if she would lower her price to save the market,Karen said she has to think about it,the most important is she is able to do what she wants.

HK Star Karen Mok Loves Enthusiasm of Korean Fans

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

If there's one thing that Hong Kong star Karen Mok loves about performing in Korea, it's experiencing the enthusiasm of the fans.

Mok was back in Seoul to participate in the 5th Asia Song Festival over the weekend. Two years ago, she impressed the Korean audience with her performance as Mimi for the Asian tour of the Broadway musical ``Rent.''

``I had a great time performing here (in 2006)). The Korean audience is definitely the best we had (during the Asian tour of Rent). They were really into the whole thing. They're really part of it,'' she told The Korea Times, backstage after she performed at the Asia Song Festival concert Saturday.

Still wearing the slinky printed mini-dress she wore on stage, Mok did not look the least bit tired after giving an energetic performance before a crowd of 35,000 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. She performed two songs from her album ``Live Is… Karen Mok,'' which won Best Mandarin Album at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards last July.

Mok was all smiles, and had nothing but praise for the Korean audience. ``They're great. It's the first time I'm kind of performing the songs from my album in Korea. The songs may be new to the audience but they were still very receptive,'' she said.

Mok has been in the entertainment industry for 15 years, having success in both the music and movies. She has released 14 albums and appeared in over 40 movies including ``Around the World in 80 Days," ``So Close" and ``Fallen Angels."

Mok starred in the film ``So Close" with Korean actor Song Seung-heon in 2002, but they never appeared on screen together. ``I should be very angry with my director because I never had any scenes with him," she laughed.

During the interview, Mok suddenly stopped in the middle of a sentence when she heard the strains of Korean singer Shin Seung-hun singing ``I Believe." ``Oh, that's such a amazing song. Everyone knows that song," she said, excitedly.

She hopes to work with Korean director Park Chan-wook in the future. ``I would love to work with the director of `Old Boy.' He's amazing. `Old Boy' was definitely one of my favorite movies. It's very stunning," she said.

Mok recently appeared in a horror film ``The Coffin," and is now preparing to produce and star in another movie. ``It's a project I really want to do. It's a sports movie. Basically, it's about a long distance runner. I used to do a bit of long distance running myself. So I have special affinity to long distance running,'' she said.

Next week, Mok will be launching her own brand of perfume, said to be the first Asian celebrity fragrance. The perfume has been described as ``capturing the essence of Karen Mok in a bottle ― sexy, edgy and utterly feminine.''

``I'm really excited about this because I've had this idea in mind for a long time. I believe Asia should have its own celebrity fragrance. It is suitable for most women, especially Asian women,'' she said

Despite her hectic work schedule, the 38 year old still looks as radiant and youthful as ever.

When asked about her beauty secret, Mok said: ``You try to live a healthy lifestyle. The state of mind is also important to stay happy. And you really have to like what you do. It gives you energy and makes you more youthful.''

And judging from Mok's smile, she really likes what's she's doing.

cathy@koreatimes.co.kr

2008 Singapore Hit Awards Nominations

2008 Singapore Hit Awards Nominaftions
Translation by Sprezzatura and minivicki @ asianfanatics.net
Source: Here

Album of the Year:
Goodbye and Hello - Tanya Chua 蔡健雅
不想放手 - Eason Chan 陈奕迅
神秘嘉宾 - Yoga Lin 林宥嘉
虽然我愿意 - Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉
我很忙 - Jay Chou 周杰伦


Best Album Producer(s):
---arranged by producer - album [singer]---
Jim Lee - 不想放手[Eason Chan 陈奕迅]
Gary Cao (曹格) and Tu Hui Yuan (涂惠源) - Super Sunshine [Gary Cao 曹格]
Tanya Chua (蔡健雅) - Goodbye and Hello [Tanya Chua 蔡健雅]
Chen Wei (陈伟), Chen Xiao Xia (陈小霞), Chen Xiu Zhu (陈秀珠), Guo Wen Zong (郭文宗), Wang Zhi Ping (王治平) - 神秘嘉宾 [Yoga Lin 林宥嘉]
Jay Chou - 我很忙 [Jay Chou 周杰伦]


Best Song Producer(s):
---arranged by producer - song [singer]---
Bing Wong - 迷宫 [Joanna Wang 王若琳]
Huang Yun Ren (黄韵仁), Debbie Hsiao (萧贺硕) - 虽然我愿意 [Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉]
Leehom Wang (王力宏) - One World One Dream [Leehom Wang 王力宏]
Jay Chou (周杰伦) - 不能说的秘密 [Jay Chou 周杰伦]
Zhou Jia You (周佳佑), Zhou Heng Yi (周恒毅) - 洋葱[Aska Yang 杨宗纬]


Best Singaporean Lyrics Writer:
---arranged by writer - song [singer]---
Tanya Chua (蔡健雅) - 当你离开的时候 [Tanya Chua 蔡健雅]
Xiaohan (小寒) - 达尔文[Tanya Chua 蔡健雅]
Tanya Chua (蔡健雅) - 空白格[Tanya Chua 蔡健雅]
Xiaohan (小寒) - 一人一半 [Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉]
Liang Wern Fook (梁文福) - 约好的以后 [Joi Chua蔡淳佳]


Best Singaporean Composer:
---arranged by composer - song [singer]---
JJ Lin (林俊杰) - 爱与希望[JJ Lin 林俊杰]
Jim Lin Qi Yu (林倛玉) - 代替 [Jim Lin Qi Yu 林倛玉]
Lee Shih Shiong (李偲菘) - 收藏 [Jam Hsiao 萧敬腾]
Wu Jia Hui (伍家辉) - 虽然我愿意 [Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉]
Jim Lin Qi Yu 林倛玉 - 庆幸有你爱我[Joi Chua蔡淳佳]


Best Singaporean Singer:
---arranged by singer - album---
Joi Chua 蔡淳佳 - 庆幸拥有
Tanya Chua 蔡健雅 - Goodbye and Hello
Pan Jia Li 潘嘉丽 - 在世界中心
Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉 - 虽然我愿意
Chen Wei Lian 陈伟联 - i 伟联


Best Male Singer:
Gary Cao 曹格 - Super Sunshine
Eason Chan 陈奕迅 - 不想放手
Yoga Lin 林宥嘉 - 神秘嘉宾
Jam Hsiao 萧敬腾 - 萧敬腾同名专辑
Jay Chou 周杰伦 - 我很忙


Best Female Singer:
Joi Chua 蔡淳佳 - 庆幸拥有
Tanya Chua 蔡健雅 - Goodbye and Hello
Fish Leong 梁静茹 - 崇拜
Karen Mok 莫文蔚 - 拉活。。。莫文蔚
Angela Chang 张韶涵 - Ang 5.0


Best Singer cum Composer:
---arranged by singer - album---
Tanya Chua 蔡健雅 - Goodbye and Hello
Gary Cao 曹格 - Super Sunshine
Khalil Fong 方大同 - Wonderland 未来
Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉 - 虽然我愿意
Jay Chou 周杰伦 - 我很忙


Best Group:
---arranged by group - album---
Energy - 天生反骨
JS - 此生最美的风景
Soler - X2
Big Mouth 大嘴巴 - 大嘴巴同名专辑
Fahrenheit 飞轮海 - 双面飞轮海


Best Band:
---arranged by band - album---
F.I.R 飞儿乐团 - 爱。歌姬
Sodagreen 苏打绿 - 无与伦比的美丽
Champion 强辩乐团 - 小霸王


Best Newcomer:
Joanna Wang (王若琳), Hsiao Hung Jen (萧闳仁), 2女, Afalean Lu (卢学睿), WOW
Yoga Lin (林宥嘉), Jade Liu (刘力扬), Lee Chi Ching (李志清), BY2
Wu Jia Hui (伍家辉), Jam Hsiao (萧敬腾), Aska Yang (杨宗纬)
Derrick Hoh Wei Jian (何维健), Xiao Yu (小宇), Debbie Hsiao(萧贺硕)
Amber Guo (郭采洁), Danson Tang (唐禹哲), Daren Tan (陈世维),
Crowd Lu (卢广仲) , Meixin (美心), Quack Wu (吴忠明)

Awards Based on Voting

Favorite Male Singer:
Gary Cao 曹格, Chen Wei Lian 陈伟联, Khalil Fong 方大同, JJ Lin 林俊杰,
Yoga Lin 林宥嘉, Show Luo 罗志祥, Leehom Wang 王力宏,
Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉, Aska Yang 杨宗纬, Jay Chou 周杰伦


Favorite Female Singer:
Tanya Chua 蔡健雅, Jolin Tsai 蔡依林, Claire Guo 郭静,
Fish Leong 梁静茹, Jade Liu 刘力扬, Joanna Wang 王若琳,
Elva Hsiao 萧亚轩, Rainie Yang 杨丞琳, A-mei Chang 张惠妹, Angela Chang 张韶涵


Favorite Group:
5566, Energy, F4, F.I.R 飞儿乐团, S.H.E, Lollipop 棒棒堂, Fahrenheit 飞轮海,
迷路兵, Sodagreen 苏打绿, Mayday 五月天


Favorite Newcomers:
丁当, 李志清, Yoga Lin 林宥嘉, Jade Liu 刘力扬, Afalean Liu 卢学睿, Danson Tang 唐禹哲, Joanna Wang 王若琳, 伍家辉, Jam Hsiao 萧敬腾, Aska Yang 杨宗纬

See the complete list here: http://www.singaporehitawards.sg/awards1.htm
The award ceremony will take place on October 25th.

Karen Mok "I was not the third person in the bathroom",

Athena Chu recently stated in TVB's "Be My Guest" interview that 10 years ago when she was working in Mainland with her boyfriend who was also from the entertainment industry, she caught her boyfriend in the bedroom with another woman. She suspected that there was woman hiding in the bathroom. Athena expressed that she would often go and visit her boyfriend to say Hi and he would always welcome her. However on that day, he did not open the door when she knocked. When she was allowed in she felt that the bed was very warm and she could not open the bathroom door. She realised what was going on and immediately left the premises in tears. But what was most shocking was that her boyfriend stated she didn't know the person hiding in the bathroom. Since Athena did the "Be My Guest" interview the paparazzi's had been very curious of who the person "Hiding in the bathroom" was. They speculated that Karen Mok was involved in the incident because they believe the boyfriend Athena was talking about was Stephen Chow even though she didn't mention names. During the time they were filming the movie "A Chinese Odyssey" Karen was rumored with Stephen. Yesterday evening Karen Mok appeared at Marc Jacobs Autumn and Winter Fashion Show and it was the first time she responded to the report.

When Karen heard about the rumors about her being the third person in the relationship and suspected being caught by Athena. Karen angrily said " I am being framed, it's really a load of nonsense. I do not know who Athena is referring to but that person is definitley not me. I have always been someone who will do things in the Open and upright and will never be sneaky. I will also not be a third person. Also in that movie there were many female artists and female workers, it could have been any of them. Why do you speculate it's me? It's certainly not me and I don't deserve this. It will affect my reputation and you cannot go around talking about this nonsense.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: kingkongit27 @ asianuniverse.net

All of Asia’s stars in one stadium

The fifth annual Asia Song Festival is going to take place on October 4 in Seoul’s Sangam World Cup Stadium. This year’s performers come from 8 countries in Asia:

Korea: TVXQ, Shinee, Girls’ Generation
Japan: w-inds, Berryz Kobo
China: Anson Hu
Taiwan: Fahrenheit
Hong Kong: Karen Mok
Thailand: Ice
Vietnam: Ho Quynh Huong
Philippines: Rivermaya
Indonesia: Agnes Monica

Hopefully, this event celebrating so many of Asia’s biggest pop stars won’t just turn into a regular ol’ DBSK concert since Cassiopeia occupied much of the seating at last year’s Asia Song Festival. But ah, imagine the crazy fandom-crossing possibilities — DBSK interacting with w-inds! w-inds interacting with Fahrenheit! Karen Mok complimenting a boy band! Don’t faint, people.

Some past Asia Song Festival stars include Ayumi Hamasaki and Koda Kumi from Japan, F4 and A-Mei from Taiwan, Leon Lai and Kelly Chen from Hong Kong, Golf & Mike from Thailand, Peter Pan from Indonesia, BoA and Super Junior from Korea. This will be DBSK’s fifth consecutive year performing; they are the only artists who have performed at every single Asia Song Festival since the event’s inception in 2004.

source: seoulbeats

Jaycee Chan: Not comfortable at the end of Opening ceremony

Jacky Chan, Karen Mok, Andy Lau, Joey Yung and Nicholas Tse were invited to perform at the ending of the Olympic opening ceremony. But there was a mix up in the scheduled. When they were singing, the guests were leaving the stadium. Some lights were even switched off and they were not shown live. Although the artists said afterward they did not mind because they had a chance to sing in the Olympic Stadium anyway. Jaysee told reporter he had to be honest about it. He saw his father put on a performance when people were leaving. He felt very uncomfortable about the whole thing.



Jaysee had an interviewed at the commercial radio by Cha Siu Yan (查小欣) yesterday. Speaking of his feeling about the performances, he felt everyone on stage was feeling uncomfortable watching people leave the stadium. Jaysee himself who was in the audience. He was ushered to leave. He couldn't even watch his father finishing his song. Jaysee said if it was him on stage and saw the audience leaving, he would scream and shout at the audience. As this was the Olympic opening ceremony, one could not do that. Jaysee did send a text message to rumored girl friend Fiona Sit wishing her a happy birthday.

Source:MingPao
Translator:dragon888 @ http://asianvn.com

Karen Mok- I Love Karen Mok Best Collection

Multi-talented actress, model, and singer Karen Mok returns to present her brand-new hit compilation. I Love Karen Mok Best Collection comes as a double-CD combo serving thirty tracks. Fans can look forward to songs like "Black Rain" (CD 2 - Track 7), "Hiroshima Love" (CD 2 - Track 3), "Overcast Day" (CD 1 - Track 2), "Please Switch Off Your Mobile" (CD 1 - Track 4), and "If You Weren't There" (CD 1 - Track 14). The compilation is rounded off by the I Karen love medley consisting of the songs "He Doesn't Love Me", "Overcast Day", "Love", "If You Weren't There", "Single Room - Double Bed", and "Hiroshima Love".

Karen Mok's Album Wins At the 19th Golden Melody Awards; Would Like To Get Married, But Hasn't Found a Match

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Karen Mok WenWei's Album Wins At the 19th Golden Melody Awards; Would Like To Get Married, But Hasn't Found a Match
Date: July 5, 2008
Source: Yahoo! News (Taiwan)
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The highly anticipated 19th Golden Melody Awards took place tonight; Karen Mok WenWei took home the award for Best Mandarin Album for her 拉活…/LIVE IS... While on stage accepting her award, Karen expressed that she would like to get married; however, during her interview backstage, she said that, while she certainly wished to be in love, she had not yet found a match.

Karen said that there was a certain "magic" to the Golden Melody Awards; after winning one, a person would only wish to win again and again. In discussing her plans for the future, Karen expressed that she would like to hold several concerts because she very much enjoys the feeling and rush that she gets from performing on stage.

Gary Cao Ge, who received the award for Best Male Mandarin Artist (Popular Music) , said that he was very lucky. With the support and help of many behind him, it didn't matter whether or not he won-- he would continue to work very hard and strive to bring Chinese music to the attention and reach of the entire world.

During her interview, Tanya Chua JianYa, who received the awards for Best Female Mandarin Artist (Popular Music) and Best Producer (Popular Music Album - Special Edition) simultaneously, said that her Best Producer Award was very much unexpected, but that she was very proud to "prove" that women could be successful producers as well.

Karen Mok to Co-Host MTV Asia Awards

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Hong Kong actress-singer Karen Mok will be co-hosting the 2008 MTV Asia Awards show which will be held on August 2 at the Arena of Stars in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, the MTV Asia network announced on Thursday.

Karen Mok will join Jared Leto, the vocalist of American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars, in hosting the 6th annual pan-regional awards show which gives recognition to regional and international artists for their achievements in the industry.

"I'm really excited to have the opportunity to host this year's MTV Asia Awards and to celebrate the spirit and power of music with MTV and artists from around the world," Karen Mok was quoted as saying in a media release.

Karen Mok continues to do charity

Wednesday June 18, 2008 Hong Kong
Source : Mingpao
Translated by Edward @ Asian EU

Recently,Karen Mok represented Hong Kong's UNICEF to perform in "The Asia Pacific Music Forum".During the event,Karen appealed for aid of the reconstruction of disaster areas at Sichuan and Myanmar. She expressed that the Sichuan Earthquake had made the public to reflect themselves,making them know the importance of cherishing their loved ones. (Although the road to restore everything is long and hard,i hope that everyone will continue to support the victims that are affected.)

During that event,representatives of large labels such as the managers of U2, Avirl Lavigne and Linkin Park are present. Karen hopes that the record companies will give their support to the reconstruction of the damaged places,allowing the people,especially the childrens to live like normally again.