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Singaporean Blogger XIAXUE Engaged!

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Singaporean blogger Wendy Cheng, who is infamously known as XiaXue, got engaged to her long time boyfriend, Mike. According to Malaysian blogger Cheesie, Mike staged a fake movie screening and took the opportunity to propose. It's so romantic, don't you think? Quite honestly, I'm a huge fan of XiaXue so this really made my holiday season.

Congratulations Wendy and Mike! May you both have a long and prosperous marriage. :)

Model Daul Kim Commits Suicide

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In an article published here it is said that South Korean supermodel Daul Kim hung herself after falling into a depression that left her feeling alone and wraith-like.

A friend found the 5-foot-10 beauty, a regular on catwalks in New York, Milan and France, in her Paris apartment Thursday.

The 20-year-old known for her quirkiness and thick mane of hair - often blond - was at the top of her game.

But she recently left a series of messages on her popular blog saying she was "lonely" and "depressed."

Kim's professional success - she modeled for top designers like Chanel, Dries van Noten and Alexander McQueen - apparently couldn't mute her emotional pain.

On her blog she hinted at wanting to end her life with a series of poems, photos and thoughts called "I like to Fork Myself."

Yet only three weeks ago, after modeling during Seoul fashion week, Kim sounded upbeat.

"I left Seoul and I'm in Paris - I'm happy!" she blogged. Her hometown had made her "mad, depressed and overworked," she said.

The next day she wrote: "No more running away from something or someone or myself."

Within a week her thoughts darkened and she wrote, "I already accepted that I relate to nothing. The more I gain the more lonely it is ... I know I'm like a ghost."

And in a final post Wednesday, she wrote, "Say hi to forever."

South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Former President Roh Moo-hyun jumped to his death in May and actress Choi Jin-sil killed herself last year.

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The "2009 Asia Song Festival" concert will celebrate its 6th anniversary on Saturday with the performance of 14 popular singers and teams from nine different countries. The event will start at 6 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Sangam-dong, western Seoul. Co-sponsored by Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the song festival has become one of Asia's biggest music festivals since its beginning in 2004.

Noriko Sakai Reappears

Quoted from Perez Hilton:

Missing Japanese pop star Noriko Sakai has turned herself in to authorities.

The popular icon - famous for her girl-next-door image - disappeared after a small quantity of drugs was found in her apartment. Her 10-year-old son, who also went missing, was found safe and sound.

Her husband was arrested on Monday for alleged drug possession.

Masahisa Aizawa, president of Sakai's management company, Sun Music, said, "Noriko Sakai was arrested last night and we would like to offer an apology to all her fans for the trouble caused."

He added, "I would like her to reflect on what she has done and feel the weight of the crime she has committed. I would strongly urge her to seek rehabilitation."

SS501 FIRST CONCERT IN TWO YEARS!

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South Korean boy band SS501 is embarking on their first tour in two years! The first concert of their tour kicked off on August 1 in Seoul. Fans were very excited as the band often came down to their level to mingle rather than staying on stage only.

They're going to release a new album shortly.

New Information on Jang Ja-Yeon Death!

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Jang's manager is now speaking out about the circumstances of his clients death against the wishes of her family. He is saying that although Jang did suffer from depression she had told him that if anything happens to her, it would take more than depression to be the cause.

The information he released states that Jang Ja-Yeon was abused by her production manager [from a film she was working on]! He forced her to sleep with him, because of her money situation she felt desperate and didn't know what other options she had because she was told that if she didn't, she would be fired. She also received threatening text messages and endured a lot such as having water bottles thrown at her.

Her manager wants the Production Manager that abused her to receive punishment and is working with the Japan Police Department to pursue justice.

However, even though he's doing his best for Jang Ja-Yeon it's a little late as she's already gone. I think he realizes this as well as there are reports stating that since his press release on the details leading up to her death, he's also been hospitalized for attempted suicide.

I wish these Korean celebs (and people in general) would realize that suicide isn't the answer! Even when things get tough, try to stick it out, you will be a stronger person. There's always going to be at least one person you can turn to for help, please don't be embarrassed to ask.

If you live in America and feel so depressed that you feel like ending it all, please call 1-800-SUICIDE, the suicide prevention hotline. Death is not the answer!