Kim Soo Hyun fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months. The South Korean actor, model, and singer has been gaining lots of support in Japan. His drama “Moon that Embraces the Sun” has been airing on Japan’s NHK channel and its been so well-received that he was chosen as the most popular Hallyu actor of the new generation in Japan.
With his film The Thieves premiering in Japan in June, Kim Soo Hyun will be having his first official fan meeting in Japan next month. The fan meeting is also to celebrate the anniversary of his official Japanese fan club.
As for his fans in Korea, Kim Soo Hyun’s film Secretly and Greatly will premier in Korea in early June. Til then, you can go ahead and enjoy his fashion photos for Ziozia May 2013. Click on to see them all!
You may know 16-year-old Hailee Steinfeld for her Academy Award nominated performance as Mattie Ross in the 2010 film True Grit. Now, the part-Filipina actress plays Petra Arkanian in the Action-Adventure Sci-Fi film Ender’s Game.
Based on the best-selling novel “Ender’s Game”, the film focuses on the near future where humans are at war against an alien race called Formics. To prepare for the next invasion, the International Military trains young minds in search of a new leader. They come across Ender- a brilliant and gifted child and train him to lead his fellow soldiers into the battle that determines the future of mankind.
Check out the trailer below:
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Recently, YG Entertainment has been teasing it’s fans with hints of something headed our way. They released a teaser poster highlighting the date May 28th along with the caption “Who’s next?” A number of speculations arose from that including Kang Seung Yoon’s debut album, 2NE1′s delayed comeback, and Taeyang’s new solo release.
Then a mysterious video teaser called “2NE1 Loves Vol.1 – CL Loves” began making its way around the web. The teaser shows CL striking poses with a sword as the words “2NE1 Loves” pop up. The video included a link to the website 2ne1loves.com
Fans have been exploding with excitement that YGE may be hinting at 2NE1′s long awaited comeback. The girls were originally scheduled to make a comeback in march alongside Lee Hi and G-Dragon, but the album was delayed. Could this be the month of 2NE1′s return? Check out the teaser below:
2NE1 LOVES Vol.1 – CL LOVES from 2ne1loves on Vimeo.
If you’re patiently (or impatiently) waiting for the release of the new drama Heirs, you can distract yourself for the time being with these stunning photos of Park Shin Hye for SURE May 2013.
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Mother’s Day, 18 Million Rising is launching the #TYMom (Thank You Mom) Project. The project will produce a “Thank You, Mom” video to show love and gratitude for various moms in the AAPI community. The video will be both funny and heartfelt and star leading AAPI personalities such as Asian American Justice Center president and former Minnesota State Senator Mee Moua and Angry Asian Man’s Phil Yu. 18MR is also using this project as a space to support fair and just immigration reform by showing the importance of keeping a family together.
You can also take part in this project! You can create your own custom thank you message for your mom/mother figure at TYMom.org . The site also includes a map showing where senders and recipients are located. Be sure to show your mom/mother figure some love this month!
Yang Hyun-suk, Will Smith, Gdragon, TaeYang, CL, TOP, Jaden Smith, Teddy Park and Choice.
Is a collaboration between The Smith Family and YG Entertainment something we can look forward to? We may just be in luck.
On May 7th, father and son Will Smith and Jaden Smith spoke at a press conference in Seoul. The two discussed their most recent film After Earth, their impressions of Korea, and their admiration of YG Entertainment. Will Smith described Korea as a country overflowing with creativity and complimented the beautiful women.
Will picked out director Park Chan Wook as someone he’d like to work with in the future and he playfully added that if the movie did well in Korea, he would consider performing with Psy. Jaden expressed his admiration of GD and Big Bang – he is certain that if he were to ever work with them, they would be able to create quite the stunning piece.
The two informed the press that upon arriving in Korea, they met up with YG Entertainment artists such as Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, Big Bang′ G-Dragon, T.O.P and Taeyang, 2NE1′s CL and other YG staff. The Smiths added that perhaps some kind of Smith family and YG family collaboration would be good.
The Smith’s then introduced Jay Park as a special guest and revealed that Park sings the end title song. “This is the first time in my life ever that I’ve been starstruck.” Park said to Smith, “For real. I’ve been watching you ever since I was a little kid.” He then told Jaden, “I’ve been seeing your stuff too. Your rap stuff. Thank you so much for coming and blessing us with your presence.”
Macy’s is joining forces with platinum-selling group Far East Movement to celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Select Macy’s locations across the country will host a live Q&A session with the hip-hop quartet followed by a live performance. If that isn’t enough, International Secret Agents (ISA) musical artists will also join Far East Movement for this performance.
Macy’s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Event Locations:
Macy’s Metro Center – Washington, DC – Thursday, May 9th @ 5:30PM
Macy’s Union Square – San Francisco, CA – Saturday, May 11th @ 2PM
Macy’s First Colony – Houston, TX – Sunday, May 19th @ 2PM
Macy’s South Coast Plaza – Costa Mesa, CA – Wednesday, May 22nd @ 6PM
Macy’s Herald Square – New York, NY – Thursday, May 23rd @ 6PM
Macy’s on State Street – Chicago, IL – Thursday, May 30th @ 12PM
SWEEPSTAKES:
Macy’s will also partner with American Airlines for an online and mobile sweepstakes. Visit macys.com/celebrate from May 1 through May 31 for a chance to win a trip for two with VIP experience to the ISA Concert in Long Beach, CA courtesy of American Airlines as well as a $1,000 Macy’s shopping spree.
For more information on Macy’s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Events, click here.
What’s better than one Hyori? Two Hyori’s.
There’s only one Kpop queen in my heart – and her name is Hyori Lee. With the recent release of “Miss Korea,” you can understand how excited I am for her comeback (it’s since 2010!) to the music scene. As usual, she’s looking gorgeous as ever as a pinup beauty queen. I wonder what her next album will pack in store.
Check out the video below!
You can also check out more goodies related to Hyori’s comeback below!
Viet Nguyen
Project Catalyst Grantee
What were you doing ten years ago (2003)?
I lived in Austin, TX and was a starving artist — emphasis on starving. A year later, I quit my low-paying job to move to LA to work in television as a PA — an even lower paying job. I’m glad I did!
What is your favorite memory of LAAPFF?
Six years ago, I attended a VC after party at the Far Bar and got free beer all night! Oh, and I also met my future wife there.
Can you recommend a film from this year’s festival?
I recommend you watch Linsanity this year because I haven’t. Someone needs to tell me if it’s any good.
Abraham Ferrer
Visual Communications/LAAPFF Staff
What were you doing ten years ago (2003)?
I was helping run the Film Festival.
What is your favorite memory of LAAPFF?
There are way too many, but one that stands out was back in 1995, when director Wong Kar-wai arrived 45 minutes late to an overflow L.A. Premiere screening of CHUNGKING EXPRESS, leaving guest presenter Quentin Tarantino to cool his heels and sip a bottle of pinot noire with the Festival staff.
Can you recommend a film from this year’s festival?
I think people should watch all seven narrative features in Competition: ABIGIL HARM, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, CHINK, THE HAUMANA, SAKE-BOMB, THE PLAYBACK SINGER, and SOMEONE I USED TO KNOW. The schedule is set up so that if you were crazy enough, you can actually catch all seven!
