Joo Ji Hoon

Actor Joo Ji-hoon has been selected a New Asian Star of 2007 at the 1st Astar TV Drama Awards that will be held March 30 at the COEX in Seoul. New Asian Stars have been chosen from six Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Astar TV said the six were chosen for their high recognition in their respective countries, their celebrity status and potential to emerge as top Asian stars.

Joo gained popularity throughout the entire Asian region for his role in the TV show “Princess Hours” and received acclaim for his role in the new TV drama “Devil.”

Singer/actor Kamenashi Kazuya was chosen among Japanese stars, while Fan Bing Bing represented China. Actor Wilson Chen was chosen among Taiwanese stars, actor Daniel Wu among Hong Kong stars and model/actress Patcharapa Chaichua among Thai stars.


Kamenashi Kazuya


Daniel Wu


Wilson Chen Bo Lin

Source: KBS Global
Photo Source: Joo Ji Hoon (Tour 2 Korea), Wilson Chen (asianhunk.net), various internet searches for Daniel Wu and Kamenashi Kazuya.

I’m waiting for his “Devil” drama. More information about the drama can be found here. The plot sounds interesting as it involves ESP :) . Don’t remember a Korean drama that talk about this subject before.

The article didn’t state who was chosen for China region….