“Lie to Me” Kang Ji Hwan Dumps Jo Yoon Hee and Returns to Yoon Eun Hye

On yesterday's episode of SBS's "Lie to Me," Hyun Ki Joon (Kang Ji Hwan) officially broke up with Oh Yoon Joo (Jo Yoon Hee). Ki Joon also made it clear to Yoon Joo that he was truly in love with Gong Ah Jung (Yoon Eun Hye).

Yoon Joo was left in utter shock. She drank excessively but wasn't able to wake up the next morning. She was carried to the hospital in unconscious state; however, Ki Joon did not come over to see her as his always cared about Gong Ah Jung.
In order to protect his love with Gong Ah Jung, he confessed to his Chinese investor CEO Chun, "My marriage with Gong Ah Jung was fake." He wanted to start a true relationship with her from scratch. CEO Chun called off his initial plan of investing in Ki Joon's World Hotel.

Yoon Joo's father was a member of the National Assembly. CEO Hyun Myung Jin (Oh Mi Hee) urged Ki Joon to get back together with Yoon Joo since it would benefit his business. However, it was too late as Ki Joon had already turned away from Yoon Joo.

While Hyun Myung Jin arranged a meeting for Ki Joon and Yoon Joo's family, Ki Joon did not show up. Instead he went over to see Gong Ah Jung. The two confirmed their love as they hugged each other.

Meanwhile, SBS's "Lie to Me's" viewer ratings dropped to a disappointing 9.4% on Thursday, according to statistics by AGB Nielsen Media Research. Meanwhile, MBC's "Miss Ripley" and KBS's "Baby-Faced Beauty" which are aired during the same time slot received 12.7% and 15.8%, respectively.


Source : SOOMPI

Lin Dan’s chance to surpass Chong Wei

Arguably the best player in badminton history, Olympic and Asian champion Lin Dan has the opportunity to put one over his long-time rival Lee Chong Wei in the Li Ning Singapore Open Superseries.

The Chinese superstar, who is the second seed in the tournament behind Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat (right), hopes to capture a title he has never won before. The three-time world champion also knows that if he qualifies for the quarter-finals, he will replace Chong Wei - who is skipping the tournament - as the No. 1 ranked player in the OSIM BWF World Superseries rankings.


The Malaysian, who is known as the 'King of the Superseries' for winning 18 Superseries titles since 2007, has dominated the rankings since the start of the Superseries four years ago. He, however, is skipping the Singapore leg as his main priority this year is the BWF World Championships in London this coming August. This has opened the door for Lin Dan, who has accumulated 25,390 points in the OSIM Standings, to lie second behind Chong Wei, who has 29,550 points. To add more spice to the tournament, the Li Ning Singapore Open Superseries is also the first Superseries in the Olympic qualifying period which began on May 1.


Lin Dan will began his campaign in Singapore with a match against South Korea's Shon Wan Ho. If, as expected he wins, he will face a daunting second round tie against either Denmark's Jan O Jorgensen or Japan's Kenichi Tago. Taufik, who triumphed in Singapore in 2001 and 2005, takes on Malaysian qualifier Liew Daren, who stunned compatriot and former All England champion Hafiz Hashim in the qualifying round on Tuesday. The tie of the first round, however, could be the meeting between defending champion Sony Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia and 2009 champion Bao Chunlai of China.


The winner will face either Malaysian veteran Wong Choong Hann or world junior champion Viktor Axelsen. Choong Hann defeated the Dane in straight games in Thailand a week ago. Defending champion Saina Nehwal of India (left), will also face a familiar opponent, taking on 2009 world champion Lu Lan in a repeat of last week's first round tie in Bangkok. The Commonwealth Games champion was made to struggle before beating the Chinese ace in three games a week ago.


The main story, however, is which of China's top three women - Wang Shixian, Wang Yihan and Wang Xin - can help themselves to the title. Wang Shixian won the Proton Malaysia Open Superseries and the Yonex All England Open Superseries Premier while Wang Yihan took home the Victor Korean Open Superseries Premier crown. Thailand's Porntip Buranaprasertsuk is the only female singles player to win a Superseries crown this season when she won in India, but that was partly because the Chinese players skipped the event.


Source : Badminton World Federation
Photos by : BadmintonPhoto

Weekly Korean Drama Chart - June Week 1

Welcome to the first edition of Korean Drama Charts.. :)
Every week, we will update the most popular Korean Drama which still airing based on the ratings of its show. So, check this out!!


Edition : 3 - 9 June 2011

1. I BELIEVE IN LOVE (사랑을 믿어요)
Broadcast Network : KBS2
Air time : Saturday & Sunday 19:55 
Ratings : 22.23
Cast : Song Jae Ho, Sun Woo Yong Nyeo, Lee Jae Ryong, Park Joo Mi

2. SPARKLING (반짝반짝 빛나는)
Broadcast Network : MBC
Air time : Saturday & Sunday 19:55
Ratings : 17.3
Cast : Kim Hyun Joo, Lee Yoo Ri, Kim Suk Hoon, Kang Dong Ho

3. NEW TALES OF GISAENG (신기생뎐)
Broadcast Network : SBS
Air time : Saturday & Sunday 21:45
Ratings : 16.9
Cast : Im Soo Hyang, Sung Hoon, Han Hye Rin

4. THE GREATEST LOVE (최고의 사랑)
Broadcast Network : MBC
Air time : Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Ratings : 16.18
Cast : Gong Hyo Jin, Cha Seung Won, Yoo In Na, Yoon Kye Sang

5. THE WOMAN OF OUR HOME (우리집 여자들)
Broadcast Network : KBS1
Air time : Monday to Friday 20:25
Ratings : 15.24
Cast : Jung Eun Chae, Jay Kim, Yoon Ah Jung, Choi Min Sung

6. BABY-FACED BEAUTY (동안미녀)
Broadcast Network : KBS2
Air time : Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Ratings : 15.08
Cast : Jang Na Ra, Choi Daniel, Ryu Jin, Kim Min Seo

6. CAN YOU HEAR MY HEART (내 마음이 들리니)
Broadcast Network : MBC
Air time : Saturday & Sunday 21:45
Ratings : 15.08
Cast : Kim Jae Won, Hwang Jung Eum, Nam Goong Min, Go Joon Hee

8. CITY HUNTER (시티헌터)
Broadcast Network : SBS
Air time : Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Ratings : 14.33
Cast : Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Ha Ra

9. MISS RIPLEY (미스 리플리)
Broadcast Network : MBC
Air time : Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Ratings : 11.08
Cast : Lee Da Hae, Micky Yoochun, Kim Seung Woo, Kang Hye Jung

10. KING GWANGGAETO THE GREAT (광개토대왕)
Broadcast Network : KBS1
Air time : Saturday & Sunday 21:40
Ratings : 10.98
Cast : Lee Tae Gon, Kim Seung Soo, Im Ho, Oh Ji Eun

Singapore Boys’ Town takes on world’s top shuttlers in exclusive badminton clinic

The world's top men's singles shuttlers Lin Dan and Boonsak Ponsana thrill boys in OSIM Badminton Clinic in Singapore.

Fifteen youths from Singapore's Boys' Town had the thrill of a lifetime today as they met them in an exclusive badminton clinic organised by OSIM International. The exclusive clinic was held in conjuction with the Li-Ning Singapore Open, part of the OSIM BWF World Superseries, which is currently taking place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium until 19th June.


Coached by Richard Yeo of the Chinese Swimming Club Li Ning Badminton Academy, the boys from Boys' Town had the rare opportunity to see, up close, Lin Dan (China) and Boonsak Ponsana (Thailand), ranked 2nd and 6th respectively in the world, demonstrate the finer moves of the game. Besides learning some useful tips from the coach, the boys even traded strokes with the two star shuttlers.


"Badminton is a sport with fantastic global appeal; attracting individuals of all ages and backgrounds, young and old," said OSIM Assistant General Manager, Lynn Tan. "We are truly happy to extend this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the children of Boys' Town to learn from two of the world's best badminton players! We are grateful to Lin Dan and Boonsak (left) for giving their time in this clinic."


To cap a memorable day out, besides the badminton clinic, the boys were treated to seats for the tournament. This event is supported by Li Ning and Singapore Badminton Association. The 3-year sponsorship of the OSIM BWF World Superseries continues OSIM's commitment to promoting sports as part of a healthy lifestyle. OSIM also has helped to promote the growth of triathlon over the past decade. The OSIM Singapore International Triathlon this July will mark its 10th anniversary.


Source : Badminton World Federation

Former Asian champion clinches Thailand title

China's Li Xuerui continued her giant killing run when she captured the US$120,000 SCG Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold on Sunday. The seventh seed, who defeated top seed Saina Nehwal in the quarter-finals and fourth seed Porntip Buranaprasertsuk in the semi-finals, came back from a first game deficit to beat second seed and former world junior champion Jiang Yanjiao 10-21, 21-12, 21-14 in 57 minutes.

It was the duo's first ever meeting and the 20-year-old Li Xuerui, who captured the 2010 Badminton Asia Championship gold medal, got off to a slow start to fall 21-10. The defeat, however, woke her up and from there on end, Li Xuerui showed nerves of steel against her more experienced team mate. Showing maturity beyond her age, Li Xuerui began stroking the shuttle with confidence to create openings which she killed off with ease.


Meanwhile, top seed Chen Long (above), cruised to the men's title at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Complex. The world No. 4 carved out a 21-9, 21-19 victory over world No. 16 Lee Hyun Il of South Korea. The Korean gave a good fight in the opening stages of the first game and was trailing 10-7 before Chen Long shifted gear to win 11 of the next 12 points. Chen Long, however, had to work a little harder against his opponent, whom he had only met once previously.


Chasing his first individual title of the season, Chen Long, who was part of the victorious Chinese team who won their fourth straight Sudirman Cup but didn't play a single match, claimed the win in 45 minutes. The victory will certainly give Chen Long a big confidence boost ahead of next week's Li Ning Singapore Open Superseries, where he will be chasing only his second ever OSIM BWF World Superseries crown. He won the Li Ning China Open Superseries last December.


FINALS
Men
Singles: Chen Long (China) bt Lee Hyun Il (Korea) 21-8, 21-19
Doubles: Jung Jae Sung-Lee Yong Dae (Korea) bt Alvent Yulianto Chandra-Hendra Aprida Gunawan (Indonesia) 24-22, 21-14


Women
Singles: Li Xuerui (China) bt Jiang Yanjiao (China) 10-21, 21-12, 21-14
Doubles: Tian Qing-Zhao Yunlei (China) bt Cheng Shu-Bao Yixin (China) 21-7, 21-8


Mixed doubles: Lee Sheng Mu-Chien Yu Chin (Taipei) bt Nova Widianto-Vita Marissa (Indonesia) 21-10, 23-21.


Source : Badminton World Federation

Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 : Final Schedule

Final plays of Sunday, June 12, 2011

at CU Sports Complex - TV Court

WOMEN'S DOUBLES

12:00 PM Shu Cheng/Bao Yixin (China) - Qing Tian/Yunlei Zhao (China)

MIXED DOUBLES

13:00 PM Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa (Indonesia) - Sheng Mu Lee/Yu Chin Chien (Taipei)

WOMEN'S SINGLES

14:00 PM Xuerui Li (China) - Yanjiao Jiang (China)

MEN'S SINGLES

15:00 PM Long Chen (China) - Hyun Il Lee (Korea)

MEN'S DOUBLES

16:00 PM Jae Sung Jung/Yong Dae Lee (Korea) - Alvent Yulianto Chandra/Hendra Aprida Gunawan (Indonesia)

Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 : Semifinal Result

MIXED DOUBLES
Sheng Mu Lee/Yu Chin Chien (Taipei x4) beat Chen Xu/Jin Ma (China x5) 17-21 21-19 21-15
Nova Widianto/Vita Marissa (Indonesia x8) beat Baek Cheol Shin/Min Jung Kim (Korea) 21-17 20-22 21-18


WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Qing Tian/Yunlei Zhao (China x5) beat Lok Yan Poon/Ying Suet Tse (Hongkong) 21-23 21-12 21-15
Shu Cheng/Bao Yixin (China x7) beat Vivian Kah Mun Hoo/Khe Wei Woon (Malaysia) 21-17 21-14


MEN'S SINGLES
Long Chen (China x1) beat Sung Hwan Park (Korea x3) 21-15 21-13
Hyun Il Lee (Korea x6) beat Jin Chen (China x4) 18-21 21-18 22-20


WOMEN'S SINGLES
Yanjiao Jiang (China x2) beat Shao Chieh Cheng (Taipei x6) 10-21 21-12 21-14
Xuerui Li (China x7) beat Porntip Buranaprasertsuk (Thailand x4) 21-17 17-21 21-13


MEN'S DOUBLES
Jae Sung Jung/Yong Dae Lee (Korea x1) beat Howard Bach/Tony Gunawan (USA x8) 21-18 21-11
Alvent Yulianto Chandra/Hendra Aprida Gunawan (Indonesia x4) beat Sung Hyun Ko/Yeon Seong Yoo (Korea x2) 21-14 21-17


Source : Tournament Software