A picture is worth a thousand words, but I only can think of a few for these. As David has blogged earlier, 2008 is full of memorable moments that can continuously be remembered with photos.

Here are a few from the year that can make me smile, cry and laugh.
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Tags: 2008, Asia, memories, photos

In the past year Edison Chen has been called many things, and none of these things can be repeated without a violating some sort of TOU (terms of use). But the saddening fact is Edison was once a talented triple threat, a pop icon to be reckoned with. He was one of the many few Asians stars who began to bridge the gap related to the xenophobic media of the west. Now his involvement in infamous sex scandal has changed his once bright future into an obscure prospect.

The disreputable photos, circulated all over the Internet, were very much taken by the actors own hand. These sexually explicit and nude shots damaged not only his rising name, but the reputations of Bobo Chan Man, Candice Chan, Mandy Chen, Yumiko Cheng, Cecilia Cheung, Yu Chiu, Gillian Chung, Rachel Ngan, Jolin Tsai, Maggie Q, Joey Yung, Rosanne Wong and Vincy Yeung and some say even Japanese star Chiaki Kuriyama (although to my knowledge that has never been confirmed). Subsequently although the tabloid-tarnish did seriously alter some of these actresses lives, such as broken relationships (engagements and marriages), many are still working in media without any new issues.
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Tags: Edison Chen, Hottie, Nike, photos, Playboy, Scandal, Sex

(left to right: Sun Mi, Ye Eun, Yoo Bin, So Hee, Sun Ye)

Wow! Just wow. There’s a lot that happened today but I’ll let the other bloggers take care of putting together a full write up. I just want to lay down some quick thoughts down before getting some much needed sleep and introduce some of the videos and photos we have.
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Tags: chuseok, event, festival, holiday, jyp, korean, miss info, new york city, photos, rebuilding the bridge, wonder girls

You guys ask for more interviews, more features, more photos, more stories and we’ve listen. From September 2nd until September 8th - 7 straight days - Ningin will add one new blogger to our roster. Each day, one new blogger will make a personal introduction so you can get to know him or her better.

Soon, Ningin will also have podcasts, video blogging, and many other new features and applications. And we’re always looking for more bloggers. If you want to be a Ningin blogger, head over to this page.

Thanks for helping us grow and please welcome the new bloggers to the Ningin community!

Tags: applications, bloggers, features, interview, media, new, ningin, photos, podcasts, roster, stories, updates, video blogging