Koreanovela ‘Lovers’ Tramples Competition
‘Lovers’ is the first late night Koreanovela of ABS-CBN this year that was able to beat its rival shows on GMA. Prior to ‘Lovers’ were Koreanovela Spring Waltz and To Marry a Millionaire, both beaten by the competition. But the 3rd franchise of the ‘Lovers in Paris’ tv series (now called ‘Lovers’) reigned supreme on its timeslot beating Kung Ako Ikaw last Tuesday and Wednesday and the new GMA musical show Songbird last Thursday.
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 12%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 12.8%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 15.4%
Songbird (GMA-7) 11.9%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.3%
Figures courtesy of AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP
Witch Yoo Hee on GMA 7
Witch Yoo Hee, originally “Witch Amusement”, is an upcoming koreanovela on GMA 7 about a beautiful witch named “Yoo Hee” starring Han Ka In of Yellow Handkerchief, Terms of Endearment and Hae Hee of To Be With You.
Witch Yoo Hee is a charming romantic-comedy with light drama set to fascinate the Filipinos’ adulation for Koreanovelas. The series heroine is Yoo Hee (Han Ka In), an advertisement planner in her father’s company who is branded as a “witch” for her austerity and assertiveness. She is always elegantly dressed and is known for her strictness in ruling the company and in dealing with her pals. Regardless of a flourishing career, Yoo Hee is unsuccessful and helpless when it comes to romance.
After countless, futile attempts to hire a housekeeper, Yoo Hee meets Marlon (Hae Hee) when his car crashed into hers. He is a former medical student who now aspires to be a chef. In order to pay off his debt to Yoo Hee, he decides to work as her housekeeper. In an unexpected turn of events, Marlon becomes Yoo Hee’s love coach and is able to change her outlook in life and love. Eventually, Marlon falls for Yoo Hee despite having a witty and devoted girlfriend, Sharmaine (Chun Hae Bin).
Yoo Hee has an unbelievable makeover from being a “witch” into a carefree, lovable stunner. Men suddenly begin to notice her because of this striking transformation. Aside from Marlon who becomes attracted to her, her long-time friend Johnny (Dennis Oh) and first love Jeremy (Kim Jung Hoon) are also drawn to her irresistible beauty.
Yoo Hee now finds her perfect and stiff composure breaking as she is torn between three good-looking lovers. How does she handle this unexpected twist in her love life? Can Yoo Hee the “witch” face her demons and embrace this transformation with open arms?
Witch Yoo Hee premieres on May 19, 2008, Monday, right after Coffee Prince Rewind replacing anime series Flame of Recca.
Korean makers of ‘My Girl’ excited about Pinoy version
South Korean TV and radio network SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) is very excited about the preparations being done for a Philippine version of its hit TV series “My Girl”.
“My Girl” is ABS-CBN’s first franchise drama from SBS Korea. The popular TV series is a story of love and friendship, and its Philippine version will star former PBB Teen Edition Big Winner and teen idol Kim Chiu.
The first taping week of the Pinoy version of “My Girl” has already been broadcasted in Korea and earned high praise and acclaim.
Fans are also excited about the on-going recording of the original soundtrack of “My Girl,” under ASAP Music.
As part of her preparations for the role, Chiu had to practice speaking in Mandarin. She said that she was a bit challenged with the language but with the help of her language coach, she was able to adjust.
The production team is also busy with taping in different locations like in Tagaytay, Batanggas and Marikina.
Instead of the strawberry fields in the original South Korean series, viewers are now wondering what plantation will be used as the setting for the Pinoy “My Girl”. Will it be an elegant vineyard or a corn plantation?
Pinoy “My Girl” also stars Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Alex Gonzaga, David Chua, Regine Angeles and Nina Jose.
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Heartthrob Alert: Wu Chun - Still Can’t Get Enough???
Wu Chun (aka Wu Zun) is one of the hottest rising star in Asia; famous as a member of the Taiwanese boy-band Fahrenheit and for his various TV drama roles, including the popular “Hana Kimi” and “Romantic Princess”.
His real name is Goh Kiat Chun and he was born on October 10, 1980 in Brunei. Wu Chun is 181 cm. tall and works as an actor, model and singer.
Wu Chun was born in a rich family in Brunei. He graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and worked as a model and fitness coach before starting his entertainment career in Taiwan in 2005.
Wu Chun made a couple of TV drama’s cameo appearances before being introduced as a member of boy-band Fahrenheit in late 2005.
Wu Chun starred in his first leading role in early 2006 in TV drama “Tokyo Juliet”, co-starring actress Ariel Lin. His appearance gained wide notice from drama fans; and alongside with the rising fame of Fahrenheit… Wu Chun was becoming the hottest rising star in Taiwan.
In late 2006, Wu Chun starred in another TV drama “Hana Kimi” with Ella Chen (from popular girls group S.H.E); the drama was a great hit, and Wu Chun becomes one of the most popular artists in Taiwan and other Asian countries.
Wu Chun’s latest drama is “Romantic Princess”, co-starring pop star Angela Chang, which is quite popular as well.
Wu Chun is currently filming a drama series with popular Asian heartthrobs Jerry Yan and Show Luo.
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They Kiss Again (It Started With A Kiss 2) - ABS-CBN
They Kiss Again is an upcoming romantic comedy series from ABS-CBN. It’s the sequel to the hit Taiwanese series “It Started With A Kiss.”
It is based on the Japanese manga Itazura na Kiss (Mischievous Kiss) and stars Taiwanese idols Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin as the leading characters.
Synopsis:
Who ever said that life after marriage is perfect? Even after marriage, Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu experience problems and interferences within their marriage such as mistaken pregnancy and misunderstandings.
However, Xiang Qin is not the only one having problems with her relationship. Her friend, Chun Mei gets pregnant with her boyfriend, Ah Bu. She doesn’t know what to do and asks Xiang Qin to help her.
Romantic Princess - ABS-CBN
Romantic Princess is an upcoming romantic drama from ABS-CBN based from the Japanese manga “Four Steps to Romance”. The Taiwanese series will star asian heartthrob Wu Chun (Hana Kimi), Calvin Chen (member of Farenheit) and Angela Chang (Love at Dolphin Bay, My MVP Valentine).
Adopted by middle classed parents, Xiao Mai (Angela zhang) has always had a dream to be an heiress. Finally, this dream comes true. Xiao Mai’s biological grandfather is the head of a prestigious aristocratic family and after many years of searching, he finally finds his long lost granddaughter. As she starts her life as an heiress, everyday is filled with excitement, however, everything seems a bit different from what she had imagined them to be. In the family, there are 4 candidates in which one of them will become the heir of the family, one of which is Nan Feng Jin (Wu Chun). Hatred soon turns to love as Xiao Mai and Nan Feng Jin’s relationship starts to unravel.