Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Top 20 Most Handsome Chinese Celebrities

Here's a list of top 20 best-looking Chinese and Taiwanese celebrities including singers, idols, models, and actors. They are ranked in order of their birth (youngest to oldest). Note: This list is based on my personal opinion. Feel free to share who your favorite is!

20.
Name: Song Wei-Long
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1999
Main Occupation(s): Actor, Model

19.
Name: Xing Zhao-Lin
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1997
Main Occupation(s): Actor, Model

18.
Name: Yao Ming-Ming
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1997
Main Occupation(s): K-pop trainee

17.
Name: Dong Si-Cheng
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1997
Main Occupation(s): K-pop idol

16.
Name: Wen Jun-Hui
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1996
Main Occupation(s): K-pop idol

15.
Name: Jackson Wang
Nationality: Chinese (Hong Kong)
Birth Year: 1994
Main Occupation(s): K-pop idol

14.
Name: Lin Tzu-Hung (Sam)
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1993
Main Occupation(s): C-pop idol

13.
Name: Zhang Yi-Xing
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1991
Main Occupation(s): K-pop idol

12.
Name: Yang Yang
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1991
Main Occupation(s): Actor

11.
Name: Nick Chou/Zhou Tang-Hao
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1988
Main Occupation(s): Singer, Actor

10.
Name: Chen Xiao
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1987
Main Occupation(s): Actor

9.
Name: Wu Keng-Lin 
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1985
Main Occupation(s): Singer, Actor

8.
Name: Gao Yi-Xiang
Nationality: Taiwanese-Canadian
Birth Year: 1984
Main Occupation(s): Actor, Model

7.
Name: Zhang Han
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1984
Main Occupation(s): Actor

6.
Name: Chen Bai-Rong
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1984
Main Occupation(s): Actor

5.
Name: Chang Li-Ang
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1983
Main Occupation(s): Actor

4.
Name: Wang Kai
Nationality: Chinese
Birth Year: 1982
Main Occupation(s): Actor

3.
Name: Qiu Ze
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1981
Main Occupation(s): Actor, Racing Driver

2.
Name: Wang Dong-Cheng
Nationality: Taiwanese
Birth Year: 1981
Main Occupation(s): Singer, Actor

1.
Name: Ron Ng Cheuk-Hei
Nationality: Chinese (Hong Kong)
Birth Year: 1979
Main Occupation(s): Actor



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Sources:
Info: Wikipedia, MyDramaList
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

October in Music

Here are my top releases from October!

1. Seventeen (Hip-Hop Unit) - Trauma
Korean
Released: October 1st
Within the past month, Seventeen released singles performed by their units that focused on the members' particular talents. The hip-hop unit (Vernon, Mingyu, Wonwoo & S.coups), which naturally focuses on rap, dropped a very emotional song about trying to escape their anxieties. The members' trauma is reflected in how they are isolated in a room, restricted by strings. Overall, I like "Trauma" mainly for its lyrics. It's far from the typical Hip-Hop party anthem and explores an individual's deeper, darker emotions.
Review: Song - 3/5  MV - 3.5/5



2. Bii - Be The Light
Mandarin
Released: October 2nd
Bii is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter who debuted in 2010. He often performs ballads, one of his latest of which is "Be Your Light".  "Be Your Light" is a contemporary rock ballad based on the notes of a piano and guitar. Bii captures listeners' attention with his soothing voice and an uplifting message "I'll be the light at every dark moment. I will survive for you." The music video is very simple (with shining lights and glowing galaxies) yet, it is altogether amazing.
Review: Song - 4.5/5  MV - 5/5


3. Anna - Huh?
Mandarin
Released: October 4th
"Huh?" is Anna's third single from her debut mini-album "My Name is Anna" which was released back in September. Produced by J.Sheon, an urban/hip-hop artist from Taiwan, "Huh" features an 808 bass drum beat. And most importantly, the music video shows off Anna's sick dance moves!
Review: Song - 3/5  MV - 4/5


4. CLC - I Like It
Korean
Released: October 26th
"I Like It" is actually a b-side from an album released this past summer. So, the release of this dance practice video was highly unexpected, considering CLC's promotions are over. The song is a dance track with a sound that matches the spunky style of CLC's previous album "Crystyle".
Review: Song - 3/5  MV - 3/5


5. Odd Eye Circle - Sweet Crazy Love
Korean
Released: October 30th
Odd Eye Circle debuted in September and recently came back with a repackage of their debut album. "Sweet Crazy Love" is an R&B pop tune that opens with the notes from a violin and follows through with electronic synths. Jinsoul, Choerry, and Kim Lip sing in a smooth, sweet that gives "Sweet Crazy Love" a completely different feeling from their debut.
Review: Song - 4.5/5  MV - 3.5/5


6. Diana Wang - Tomorrow
Mandarin
Released: October 30th
"Tomorrow", the second single of Diana's upcoming album, is a duet between Diana Wang and her mother, Wang Lei. According to the song's profile on KKBOX, Tomorrow is inspired by the Chinese Story "穆桂英掛帥". It is both modern and classical, as it starts out as an r&b ballad and then incorporates the traditional Chinese musical scale. Finally, Khalil appears in the end with his electric guitar, adding yet another element of auditory intrigue to the track.
Review: Song - 3/5  MV - 3/5




Sources:
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Info: 1,2a,b,3a,b,6