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183 Club
183 Club is a Taiwanese boyband managed by Jungiery. In other words, 183 Club is part of J-Star. Originally they were called "183 Yu Le Bu," meaning "183 Entertainment Group," but it was later decided that the name should be shortened to what it is now: 183 Club. The average height of the original five members combined is roughly 183 cm, hence the group name 183 Club. However, it is true that only one member is actually 183 cm tall: Yen Hsing-su, the former leader of 183 Club. They have acted in various Taiwanese dramas such as ''Magicians of Love'', ''The Prince Who Turns into a Frog'' and '' Le Robe de Mariage des Cieux''. The group's ''Magicians of Love Original Soundtrack'' won ''Best Original Soundtrack'' at the 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards, presented by Taiwanese radio station Hit FM. HITO Radi2007 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list4 February 2007. Retrieved 2011-04-20 Members Current Former Filmography * ''My MVP Valentine'' (2002) * '' Westside Story' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands, with a combined area of . The main island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', has an area of , with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Taiwan has been settled for at least 25,000 years. Ancestors of Taiwanese indigenous peoples settled the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magicians Of Love
''The Magicians of Love'' () is a 2006 Taiwanese drama produced by Sanlih, starring Ming Dao, Jacky Zhu, Ehlo Huang from Taiwanese boyband 183 Club, and with Joanne Tseng from Sweety as the main leads. The series ran from February 12, 2006 to July 9, 2006 on Sanlih's TTV channel, with 22 episodes total. Synopsis Three top hairstylists in town, Artz (Matt Lin, aka Ming Dao), Riche (Sam Wang), and Fernando (Jacky Chu) opens the "Neo-Image Hair Salon" just opposite to the traditional barber's shop run by Little Bei (Joanne Tseng) and her father. The new "Neo-Image Hair Salon" is also a big blow to Ming (Ehlo Huang), apprentice of Little Bei's father who always claims to be Little Bei's boyfriend. Worse still, Little Bei becomes attracted to the charismatic top hairstylists, especially Artz and Riche. What will become the future of Little Bei's shop and her love life. Summary The world-famous hair salon franchise, Neo-Image has opened and its top three hairstylists - Ya Si (Ming Dao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ying Ye 3 Jia 1
Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 (樱野3加1), also known as Sakurano in the Philippines, is a Taiwanese drama that airs Sunday on TTV/SETTV. This drama brings back Ming Dao, Joe Chen and Qiao En. Released in 2007, Ying Ye 3 jia 1 story is about rebellious high school boys and girl but very cute and pure. The story is set in Ying Ye high school, where the amateur detective group with Ah Jiang, Xia Tian, Fang Wei and Bulu doing their own personal case and also help their classmate if they got trouble. After passed a lot of trouble of their age, they had their own experienced and also knew the value of friendships. Synopsis Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up on Westside Street together and currently study in Ying Ye School, one month away from graduation. Xia Tian's dad is a police officer in Westside Street and is retiring tomorrow. But just on that day, they all had a fight at school with the Dinosaur gang, and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia went to settle the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Lover
''Angel Lover'' () is a 2006 Taiwanese television series starring Ming Dow, Bianca Bai, Alex To, Coco Jiang. It was written by Fang Yi De / An Jin Hong and directed by Danny Dun. It was distributed by Singapore's MediaCorp Studios and broadcast on STAR Chinese Channel from 4 December 2006 to 26 January 2007 at 21:30 for 40 episodes. Synopsis At a time when Angelina ( Coco Jiang) was at her emotional low-point and was involved in a car accident, a wonderful man named Michael ( Tomohisa Kagami) showed up as a doctor and cured her of her broken heart. Michael gave her the confidence and hope to continue living. However, he left shortly after she became ready to love again, and just in time for her to find out that he was a chikan. Michael told Angelina that he had something else more important to attend to, and he wanted her to help others find the right path in their lives and the courage to love again, just like what he did for her. Thus, Angelina opened up an agency named "Ang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westside Story (song)
"Westside Story" is the debut single by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist the Game. The song was produced by both Dr. Dre and Scott Storch, and was co-written by Mike Elizondo, Dre, Storch, the Game and 50 Cent. It was released in 2004 as the lead single from Game's debut studio album ''The Documentary''. The song debuted at #99 and peaked at #93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was an airplay-only release, thus no music video for the song was made. Rolling Stone's review of the album described this song as "a kind of L.A. version of "In da Club". The Game has stated that this song is a tribute to Tupac Shakur, with a direct reference to him, saying "I got +California Love+ fuckin' bitches to that Pac shit." The Game also makes references to Tupac's songs, ''California Love'' and ''Against All Odds''. Other references include: Nate Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound (D.P.G.) and their song '' New York'', Westside Connection, Michael Jackson and his album '' Thriller'', DJ Pooh an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My MVP Valentine
''My MVP Valentine'' () is a 2002 Taiwanese romantic sports teen drama based loosely on two Japanese manga series: ''Slam Dunk'' and ''MVP wa Yuzurenai! (MVPは譲れない!；Can't Give up MVP!)''. Starring Chinese Taipei basketball star Johnny Yen Hsing-su (who led the 2003 FIBA Asia Championship in assists), it enjoyed huge success throughout Greater China and Southeast Asia. As a result, it is noted for marking the acting debuts of Yen, Angela Chang, Joe Chen Chiao-En and 5566 (all five members had roles in the series), skyrocketing them to fame. This series is also the only project to star Gao Tien-chi, who was also a former basketball player like Johnny Yen, in his acting career. Premise Riding his motorcycle to the National High School Basketball Championship game, Duan Chenfeng accidentally hits and paralyzes Angel, the sister of his main rival Iceman. After Iceman leaves the game for the hospital, Duan Chenfeng wins the championship and the MVP Award but is overtaken by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit Fm Taiwan
Hit FM is a pop music radio station in Taiwan (Republic of China). It broadcasts in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Hit FM is owned by Voice of Taipei Broadcasting (台北之音廣播, Pinyin: Táiběi Zhī Yīn Guǎngbō). It is one of the radio stations undeHitoradio.com Hit FM is the highest-rated Top Ten radio station in Taiwan. Features Fresh Release The show, "Fresh Release" broadcast pop music. Hit Fm is one of the Chinese radio stations that broadcasts songs. Their competitor, Kaohsiung-based KISS Radio Taiwan, also broadcasts Mandopop as well as English top 40 songs. Hit DJ Each Weekend, two artists (group) introduce music on air. Many Taiwanese/Mandarin Pop Music Artists, such as Jay Chou, Show Lo, A-Mei, Jolin Tsai, S.H.E, Leehom Wang, Stefanie Sun, F.I.R., etc., have done their time as DJs. Hit FM No.1 Every day, Hit FM introduces the No. 1 song from different music charts throughout the world. * Monday: U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 * Tuesday: Hito Chinese Pop Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog
''The Prince Who Turns into a Frog'' () is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Ming Dao, Joe Chen, Sam Wang and Joyce Chao. It was produced by Sanlih E-Television and directed by Chen Ming Zhang ( 陳銘章) and Liu Jun Jie (劉俊傑). The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Taiwan Television (TTV) (台視) from 5 June 2005 to 16 October 2005, every Sunday at 21:30 and cable TV Sanlih E-Television (三立電視) from 11 June 2005 to 22 October 2005, every Saturday at 21:00. Episode seven was broadcast on 17 July 2005, which achieved an average rating of 7.05 and peaked at 8.05 and was the highest peak for a single episode for an idol drama until 2008. The series was well-received, became one of the most popular Taiwanese idol dramas throughout Asia and brought Ming Dao and Joe Chen to prominence. Summary Shan Jun Hao (Ming Dao), the CEO of a large hotel chain, is the stereotypical heir: spoiled, cold-hearted, and ruthless. He meets Ye Tian Yu (Joe Chen), a scheme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-Star
J-Star stands for Jungiery Star. Jungiery is a Taiwanese Artiste Management Company. Members of J-Star are: 5566, 183 Club, 7 Flowers, Typhoon, Taiji, LALA, VJ and Cyndi Wang. R&B and K-One used to be part of J-Star too. Some of the original R&B members left Jungiery, and the remaining members were re-grouped with other Jungiery trainees into bubblegum-pop group LALA. And K-One is now back to Wingman Entertainment. 5566 is the main pillar of J-Star. Members Current members * 5566 since 2002 * 183 Club since 2004 * 7 Flowers (七朵花) since 2004 * Cyndi Wang (王心凌) since 2003 * Typhoon* since 2004 * Taiji* * LALA* since 2006 * VJ* * Magic 1+1 (魔幻1+1) since 2009 Former Members * R&B* 2003-2006 * K-One 2003-2006 Activity J-Star has their own magazine, with the same name, J-Star. In 2006 they formed a baseball team to play against Playboy (Korea) and Japan. History The main manager Sun De Rong (also known as Sun Zhong) first created 5566 (21 January 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boyband
A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. South Korean boy bands usually also have designated rappers. Some such bands are formed on their own, often evolving out of church choral or gospel music groups. In contrast, others are created by talent managers or record producers who hold auditions. Being vocal groups, most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on-stage. They are similar in concept to their counterparts known as girl groups. The popularity of boy bands has peaked three times: first in the 1960s to 70s (e.g., with the Jackson 5 and the Osmonds); the second time it peaked during the late 1980s, the 1990s and the 2000s, when acts such as New Kids ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
