The first performance of the 1,000-show commemoration of the dance poetry drama "Only Green" was held on the 6th at the "Water Cube" of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. Since its premiere in 2021, the play has been performed in nearly 90 cities at home and abroad. By showing the aesthetics and craftsmanship of the Song Dynasty, it has repeatedly set domestic dance drama box office records.
In response to the police raid on "Commander D", a gay bar in Wanhua District, Taipei City, and reports of excessive law enforcement and discriminatory remarks, actor Chen Pei-chi posted a post on the social platform to express regret, emphasizing that the LGBTQ+ community should enjoy the same legal and social dignity as heterosexuals and oppose stigmatization.
As of 17:00 on October 6, the cumulative box office of China’s National Day movies in 2026 exceeded 1 billion yuan. The film "Trace of the Detective" temporarily topped the list with 374 million yuan, and Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen ranked among the top three city box office.
Hong Kong diva Deng Ziqi and her wealthy third-generation boyfriend Mark Wei Junjie, who have been dating for eight years, were rumored to have gotten married in a low-key manner in New York. The agency did not deny it. The man is her exclusive stylist and has a prominent family background. Deng Ziqi once revealed that she had named her future children "Little Orange" and "Little Mango" and bought baby clothes in advance to keep for many years. After the news of the marriage came out, it sparked heated discussions.
Actor Nie Yun has been shortlisted for the 61st Golden Bell Awards for Lifestyle Program Host Award with his all-English program. He has won the award again after 20 years. When attending a media tea talk today, he talked about whether to invite mayoral candidates to the show, Cai Kangyong's appearance at the campaign headquarters and political topics. He bluntly said that he does not set limits and works for the audience.
Popular Korean actress Han Shaoxi plays the role of a young CEO of a fashion brand in the new film "Senior Intern." She partners with a senior silver-haired intern played by national actor Choi Min-sik to stage a cross-generational workplace comedy. The film will be released in Taiwan on October 16.
Jiangsu Grand Theater's original dance drama "Chu River and Han Dynasty" had its Chinese premiere at the Shanghai Cultural Plaza on the evening of the 5th. By integrating Chinese chess culture and Eastern philosophy, it three-dimensionally presented the historical picture of the conflict between Chu and Han and the fate of the characters. Director Li Chao hopes that the audience will gain the courage to face life's difficulties.
Zhou Youting returned to film the Disney+ drama "Stamps and Soufflé" after ten years, playing the role of the noble mother Xu Nianci, and Wen Shenghao played the husband and wife. She revealed that she relied on early bedtime and aerial yoga to get back into shape, and shared her parenting experience and views on drug issues on campus. The two worked well together because they were both parents, and they often talked about investment and financial management in private. The series is currently airing on Disney+ and Hami Video, and two episodes will be broadcast on the public television channel on the evening of October 10.
Chinese actor Simu Liu and his Taiwanese girlfriend Alison Hsu, who has been dating for nearly 4 years, got married in France on October 3. The two have been public about their relationship since the end of 2022. Liu Simu once proposed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and received Taylor Swift's blessing for the video. Alison is a digital marketer for Interscope Records and has been selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 music elite list.
The New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau announced that the 115th National Day Gala will open at 4:30 pm on October 9 and be held at 6 pm at the Banqiao First Sports Stadium. The theme is "The World's Stage. Gathering in Taiwan." Domestic and foreign artists such as Sang Buyi, Zheng Yinong, Jiang Shuna, Dahei Moji and other domestic and foreign artists will be invited to perform. Ticket admission, security checks and traffic control will be implemented on site. Smoking, aerial photography and carrying dangerous goods are prohibited.
Kaohsiung Pier 2 Art Zone's "Beer Party" will be held during the National Day holiday from October 9 to 11. 9 Taiwanese local craft beer brands and 2 Pier 2 craft beer themed spaces will provide 47 wine pillars, combining music performances, market culture and harbor views. There will also be on-site interactions with brewers and Neptune Cup drinking programs.
Li Bingbing, a 53-year-old Chinese actress, attributes her Hollywood success to her younger sister Li Xue, 51, who transitioned from journalism to manage her career and co-founded Hesong Entertainment with her. The sisters are recognized as a prominent sibling duo in China's entertainment industry, with Li Bingbing having over 42 million Weibo followers and an estimated personal wealth exceeding 1 billion yuan.
To celebrate the 11th anniversary of their debut, TWICE's nine members shot a new image "TWICE THE THRILL" in sweet and sexy Y2K-style outfits. Candy colors such as pink, baby blue, and mint green were the main colors. Taiwanese member Zhou Tzuyu became the focus of the scene in a mint green off-shoulder top paired with a pink newsboy hat.
The "Interstellar Effect" film symphony concert will tour at the Taichung National Opera House, Taipei National Concert Hall and Kaohsiung Weiwuying Opera House from November 27 to December 2. The film will be screened in its entirety and Hans Zimmer's classic score will be performed live by the symphony orchestra. Tickets will go on sale at 12 noon on October 6.
The Hong Kong horror film "The Scavenger" is produced by Ho Chiu-yee and Chen Zicong and directed by the Pang brothers. Ho Chiu-yee plays the role of a mage who picks up trash and transcends the souls of the dead. During the filming process, she had to roll and fight fiercely in heavy rain and garbage water. The costume was heavy and caused frequent falls. After filming, the stench on her body was difficult to wash off. She said frankly that the stench lingered for a long time and was unforgettable for her. The film was inspired by the custom of real-life mages treating street objects as attachments for the souls of the dead.
Pan Qinyu was nominated for the Golden Bell 61 Drama Program Supporting Actor Award for his role as Lin Zuoxian in "The Six of Us". During the filming of the mourning hall scene, he lost his temper and the director couldn't stop shouting. Because the character faced his mother's death and it reminded him of the memory of losing his mother in middle school. He revealed that he once listened to his mother's deathbed song "Prayer" as an emotional connection, and shared that he was estranged from his sister when he was a child star. After his mother passed away from liver cancer in junior high school, the family was left with an insurmountable wall of heart. In addition, he once ran away from home due to a quarrel with his father, wandering in parks and stations with only his mobile phone and charger, and was eventually terminated by his father and ran away.
The 28-year-old Pan Qinyu was shortlisted for the Golden Bell 61 Drama Supporting Actor Award for his role as "Lam Chok-hyun" in the popular drama "The Six of Us". He has grown from a child star to a restrained actor in the 18 years since his debut. He revealed that his mother wanted him to study hard during his lifetime. The memory of his mother who lost his mother in middle school became nourishment for acting. If he wins the award, he will invest in the stock market instead of buying a new mobile phone.
The Story Factory stage play "Cheat Sheet at the Wedding" takes a wedding as the background and presents the heroine Cheng Yuxi's conflict and reconciliation between her biological father Li Tianzhu and her adoptive father Guo Ziqian. It explores family roles, wedding expectations and the changes in the parent-child relationship. It combines singing, dancing and group drama to present a wedding scene that is both comedy and touching.
Genius director Rob Eggers' new film "Wolf Wolf" has released a new trailer, further revealing the horrifying changes in the character played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson after being cursed, and gradually turning from human to out of control. The film continues the Gothic aesthetic, interweaving transformation and curse, human desires and inner demons. It is expected to be released in Taiwan on February 19, 2027.
Singer Hsieh He-hsien predicted on social platforms that Shen Boyang will be elected mayor of Taipei on November 28, and mocked the current mayor Chiang Wanan. At the same time, he released a new song "Xinwei Ni Unifies China" on China's National Day. The lyrics satirize cross-strait issues and Taiwanese artists who are close to the Chinese market, triggering heated discussions among netizens.
Tsai Kang-yong's appearance at the inauguration meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters triggered heated discussions. He personally responded to a netizen who shared his growth experience, saying "it disappears after the wind blows, but the seeds carried by the wind remain." He also responded to the invitation of KMT candidate Chiang Wanan, saying that he would happily go to observe and learn.
The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting were held in Taipei. This year's awards were centered on "One Generation", with a total of 140 works competing for 29 awards. The ceremony was hosted by Omark and invited artists such as TPE48, Chen Hua, Lu Shixuan, Zeng Weizhong and Mango Jam to sing, paying tribute to broadcasters through diverse music styles and demonstrating the spirit of craftsmanship.
The new movie "The Assassins" starring South Korean actor Yoo Hae-jin has been mired in historical controversy, triggering public boycotts of endorsements and stay-at-home demonstrations. The agency VAST Entertainment issued a solemn statement, emphasizing that it will take legal measures to protect the actor's personal safety and reputation.
