Ken Zhu 1979 :: Drama Wish To See You Again

Wish To See You Again

TV series 'Wish to See You Again' debuts in Japan

Two good-looking taxi drivers carry customers to various locations around the nation -- from the National Palace Museum, to Alishan, to the Love River in Kaohsiung. At times, they even have had the opportunity to eat in five-star hotels. Most likely, however, they eat meatballs or oyster noodles in one of the nation's many night markets.

Such was the setting for Wish to See You Again, a TV series debuting in Japan today.

Featuring two members of the boy band F4 -- Vic Chou and Ken Chu -- the 32-episode series was produced to promote tourism in Taiwan.

The Bureau of Tourism said the production cost NT$8 million and is expected to generate NT$5 billion (US$155 million) in revenue.

Hsieh Wei-chun, the deputy director-general of the bureau, said in a press conference yesterday that the boy band had contributed to the success of the tourism campaign in Japan and South Korea.

The number of tourists from both countries had increased by more than 23,000 between March and last month, compared to the same period last year. The visitors generated foreign exchange revenues of NT$816 million, Hsieh said.

Producer Tsai Chih-ping said the series will be shown every Wednesday at 7pm on Japan's Broadcast Satellite Nippon, adding that each episode will last for about an hour.

Tsai said the TV station in South Korea has asked that all the episodes be completed before it would start airing the series. She said it wanted to see the episodes before they decide the best time slot to run them.

She said the production team had already shot two-thirds of the series.

Tsai said that TV stations in Japan have rarely shown TV series produced overseas. Meteor's Garden, another TV series featuring F4, was first shown on Broadcast Satellite Nippon, she said. The episodes were aired on local TV stations for four years before they were offered on national networks, she said.

Tsai said Broadcasting Satellite Nippon had played many reruns of the episodes featuring F4 members, which helped give rise to a large fan base for F4 in Japan.

Wish to See You Again "is expected to reach 17 million households in Japan," she said.

Besides Chou and Chu, the series also features teenage idols including Kingone Wang and Terri Kwan.

Meanwhile, Hsieh said that the bureau would publish pamphlets highlighting the scenic spots appearing in some of the Taiwan-made films and TV series, such as Secret, Island Etude and Summer's Tail.

He said the pamphlets, titled Star-Chasing Guide, would be available in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. They are scheduled to be released next year and distributed to overseas tourists for free.

Hsieh also said the tourism bureau was interested in bidding for the opportunity to organize the New Year's Eve fireworks display at Taipei 101 next year.

By Shelley Shan
STAFF REPORTER
Wednesday, 2007 December 12, Page 12

Source: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archiv...2/12/2003392281

Zai Zai, Ken Zhu & Kingone present at the press conference of [Wait for you here]

Tourism board's idol drama [Wait for you here] yesterday held a press conference, all main casts were present; because of Ken Zhu's gossip news he became the center of attention. He admits no money, so there's no way of even thinking about marriage with Kelly Lin [no house, and no car, the current me right now have no ability to care for a woman.] Zai Zai quietly denied rumoured news of having a relationship problem with Da S.

Ken and Kelly 2005 collaborated in the film [Tokyo Trial], secretly went out, lately marriage rumours burst out. In the past when there was Zai Zai, he would be the target of questioning, but finally yesterday Ken was the focus, becoming the focus of the press conference. Once Ken was bombarded by the questions from the media regarding the situation, Zai Zai unexpectedly closed his eyes, dozing off as if he was not there.

Ken's reaction to Kelly [not admitting or denying, leaving space, feeling a little inferior, constantly saying he had no house no car, family finances are heavy, lately he had just bought a house for his grandmother under his sister's name, his hands has no savings. In the past Kelly's rumoured boy friends included Lin Jian Yue (East Asia Group President), Ma Wei Chen (Son of Yuan Ta Group) all financially abundant. Does that mean you have to be very rich to marry Kelly? He hid a bit further: [I'm not rich, and I'm not necesarily marrying her.]

Ken proudly started talking about his car racing & diving experience, extremely slim faced and bad mood; Terri Kwan suddenly cut in and spoke out: [I didn't know Ken liked water sports, but I got my diving certificate when I was 14!] finished speaking, now Ken's face was in a bad mood.

Terri directly choking Ken at the press conference, the reason is because of Ken's rumoured girl friend Kelly Lin. Kelly & Terri originally were from the same management company [Mars Entertainment], but lately the contract was not renewed, rumours because of marriage to Ken, is Teri taking the chance to help the manager vent some air? She laughs: [you guys are thinking to much aren't you.]

The other focus is , even though rumours continue, Zai Zai plays dumb: [So, outsiders also see us that way?] as if it's the first time he's heard the incident. Terri poses as a reporter asking him: [I think you will have kids first?] Zai Zai shaken a bit: [My family is very conservative.] As for produer Wang Wei Zhong once said on a show, Da S's boyfriend usually needs her to take care, after hearing it Zai Zai neither admitted or denied, and even mumbled: [isn't a relationship between 2 people?] pointing out outsiders need not worry.

Source: UDN
http://www.udn.com/2007/7/25/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT1/3942414.shtml

Translated by Cmiley of Asianfanatics.com

Zai Zai and Ken Chu's roles in the Tourism Bureau idol drama

F4 surplus F2 - Zai Zai, Ken Chu play the leading roles in the Tourism Bureau idol drama. Jerry Yan, VanNess Wu will be guest appearances.

The press conference of big annual event in Taiwan dramatic circles ? Japan/Korea Tourism show "Wish to see you again" was held today. The producer, Angie Chai led the main actors Vic Chou, Ken Chu, Wang Chuan Yi, Guan Ying and Chen Yan Xi with rich dress present. Including Lai Yuan Zhen the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of the Executive, Li Yuan general manager of China Television System (CTS), Hu Guan Zhen general manager of Videoland, Liu Wen Zhi chairman of Sherwood Hotel, Cui Shen Dong general manager of SONYBMG and producer of Japan's "Meteor Garden" presented in the press conference as well. The original rumor was about all 4 of F4 will join the performances. It has been determined that Vic Chou and Ken Chu will be the leading roles. Jerry and VanNess will be guest appearances only. Occasionally. F4 identified F2 only!

Directed by Xu Zhao Ren and Li Zi Ping, ?Wish to see you again? have total 22 episodes. It is expected to spend NT dollar 60 million for filming. As romantic storyline going through the presentation honoring the eight beautiful spots in Taiwan, so that the audiences are watching a play at home, Taiwan also yearning beauty to attract audiences and make them ?Travel to Taiwan" for benefiting Taiwan tourists industry.

The drama set to the background story of a taxi company and snack shops aimed at presenting the real life situation in Taiwan. Through the good and bad sides of ordinary people to show Taiwanese have plenty of vitality. In the meantime, they also show Taiwan's four major characteristics -- gourmet snacks, night markets, enthusiasm and hospitality of the people and a 24-hour tourist environment.

Zai Zai Vic Chou playing the popular high-selling author of "Xu Le", earns as much as a lot of poor writers envy after working for many years. Recently, he faced difficulties in writing and pressure from editor. He heard amah?s complaints unintentionally that taxi drivers love to chat with people. So he decided to be a taxi driver and listen to passengers? story in order to find inspiration. Unexpected that become a taxi driver let Xu Le encounter a strange girl Pan Xian Yin who always think that he will commit suicide, also let him met with his high school classmate and best friend, A Hao! They lost contact for ten years.

Ken Chu is playing the taxi driver, "Ting Yu-hao". He took over his father?s business with lofty aspiration after his father died. Unexpectedly, the Uncle worked together with his father in past uses A Hao?s trust and ignorance, cheated and got all their properties, let A Hao become an empty-handed taxi driver from a rich guy, even fiancée has left him. Since then he completely changed.

Wang Chuan Yi is playing the young owner of a five-star hotel "Ma Yong Rui". His personality is uninhibited, what comes to mind on what to do. He is also the high school classmate and best friend of Xu Yue and A Hao. However, when A Hao went to study abroad, only Ma Yong Rui and Xu Yue keep in contact. In Le Xu?s Miyake Men's writing life, Ma Yong Rui is his only friend.

Guan Ying is playing "Lu Yi?, the dream girl of Xu Le, Ding Yu-hao and Ma Yong Rui in high school. As a fashion magazine editor who frequently joins in fashionable parties, Lu Yi has celebrity in Taipei social circles. However, no one knows why Lu Yi always keeps distance with others. If it is not because of the public relations assistant of a five-star hotel asking her to write press releases for hotel food, Lu Yi finds that the younger owner looks familiar, perhaps the blockade memory of the past and secret, would not like dumping Pandora's box, continue flashing through?

Chen Yan Xi is playing a 24-year-old "Pan Xian Yin " , the younger daughter of owner of Chinese medicine clinic. She has lively and cheerful personality and comes from a good and harmonious family. Although it is not a big hospital, but the clinic?s business is supporting all expenses of the family. Recently graduated from university, and she finally enter the yearning hotel industry. Being a five-star hotel public relations assistant, also let her launch a mysterious fate with Le Xu and others!

(07/24 Taipei today reported)

credit to wowo818 of www.kenforever.com

Zai Zai, Zhu Xiao Tian drives taxis around Taiwan

The new edition of tourism bureau idol play "Wish to see you again" shot by Chai Chihping has finished shooting, Zai Zai, Zhu Xiao Tian would be acting the roles of taxi drivers, taking everybody on a sightseeing tour throughout Taiwan, introducing the beautiful sceneries and the abundant delicious food of Taiwan . Besides this F4 has also confirmed to gather together in October, planning to an ultra large-scale Japanese Korean meet the fans session in Taipei "Xiao Ju Dan".

F4 holds the post of Taiwan tourism ambassadors for Japan and Korea Area. Yesterday the CF advertisement was officially broadcasted, although Taiwan audience would not be able to see it, but according to what tourism bureau international group officials disclosed, this finely manufactured 30 second advertisement, would be put 2 days later on the tourism bureau's website to be broadcast, welcome everybody to watch F4's charming demeanors.

What is special is, continuously suffering many setbacks before success idol play, after the stopping of the original "Guo Shi De Yian Lie", Chai Chihping has already prepared a new case, Zai Zai, Zhu Xiao Tian having important roles, two people act as taxi-drivers with different family backgrounds, Vanness is a guest performer, the role of the leading lady will also be by a new comer.

Zai Zai previously loves to race cars, after having 2 traffic accidents and Da S's love nourishment, already restrained a lot. In the new play "Wish to see you again" he changes to drive the taxi, "walking the path of being closer to ordinary folks", the role is completely different from the former roles of entrepreneur or the son of upper-class family . Occasionally will take taxis, Zai Zai, already started to observe the driver uncle's words and behavior manners, for reference.

After the idol play has completed shooting, F4 will again go to Japan, South Korea, to personally introduce to local fans there this representative work which talks all about the beauty of Taiwan.

Source: http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/070613/2/ftf2.html
date: 2.007/06/14 time 07:10
Reporter Zhao Dachih/Taipei report

Translated by Jace @ kcifc_sg

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