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Writing Wonderkid: Guo Jing Ming

Writing Wonderkid: Guo Jing Ming
Young author Guo Jing Ming is a wonderkid, he became well known after publishing his first novel when he was still in highschool. The wonder factor, every one of his published works have since become certified bestsellers… making him one of the more prominent writers of today’s youth. Despite criticisms from all side, Guo Jing Ming continues to expand his works as author, CEO of his own publishing company CASTOR, literary director of... 

Taking the KPop Formula: Philippines’ XLR8

Taking the KPop Formula: Philippines’ XLR8
At first it looked like a parody dance number, after all variety shows in the Philippines such as ASAP XV etc are known to produce KPop inspired dance productions in their shows. What’s hip with masses are the ones that would translate to more viewers, right? And in the youth oriented culture in the Philippines today, that is often anything that is Korean or KPop related. Now we have this dubbed “PPop” boy group called XLR8 – Sound... 

BB Creams: Beauty in A Bottle?

BB Creams: Beauty in A Bottle?
Ever heard of BB Creams? This prevalent beauty trend in Korea and other Asia countries was actually born in Europe — a dermatologist in Germany formulated the very first BB Cream as a post treatment moisturizer follower harsh skin procedures such cosmetic peeling, laser, and microdermabrasion. Since then these Blemish Balms have become a nationawide sensation… many celebrities claim this magical product as the secret behind their glowing... 

Tricia Teaches the Messy Bun

Tricia Teaches the Messy Bun
Young photographer, and occassional model Tricia Gosingtian (of slumberdoll fame in Flickr and DeviantArt) from the Philippines teaches us how to do the messy / lazy bun hairstyle that’s all the craze in Korea – Tricia Gosingtian is a 21-year-old Filipino-Chinese photographer, occasional model/stylist/hairstylist/what have you and BFA Information Design senior of the Ateneo de Manila University. Gosingtian rose to internet stardom after... 

Tang Wei Returns as a Girl Next Door

Tang Wei Returns as a Girl Next Door
A short teaser trailer for the romantic art-house film Crossing Hennessy starring actress Tang Wei and singer-actor Jacky Cheung was released last Jan. 17, 2010. Wearing casual clothes and cheesy makeup and demonstrating unpolished table manners, Tang has created a media buzz for her reversed next-door-girl image in her comeback silver screen project. In the film, she portrays an unsociable girl approaching a marriageable age, who is set up with... 

Pint Sized Sweethearts

Pint Sized Sweethearts
If you think it was amazing how South Korea’s Wonder Girls achieved a worldwide internet phenomenon from their hit singles Tell Me and Nobody… spawning hundreds of tribute videos and parodys on Youtube alone, then you know how much the Internet has embraced these young sweethearts – Its hard not to know Kylie, the adorable 4 1/2 little girl that singlehandedly brought back the coolness (and cuteness) to a PC. Microsoft chose this... 
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