August 26, 2006

Candid photos of Gillian Chung stir up the locals

(Posted In Asia )

GC-news-conf.jpgEasyFinder magazine published a recent edition of their magazine with photos of Twin, Gillian Chung, on the cover changing between sets at a Malaysian concert. Sellers couldn't keep them on the shelves as copies quickly sold. Copies of the magazine are being sold on the internet for HK$50; the magazine sells for HK$20 on newstands. An additional 15,000 copies printed to meet demand have already sold out. The magazine only went on sale Monday.

Chung is understandably upset and Malaysian officials have promised to find the perpetrator and punish them. The Easy Finder magazine edition containing pictures of Canto-pop idol Gillian Chung Yan-tung changing her clothes has been classified as Class II indecent by the Obscene Articles Tribunal. The interim Class II classification, which means the issue cannot be sold to anyone under 18, came as complaints about the publication doubled in a day to 1,726. Publisher Next Media has five days after receiving notice of the classification to seek a full hearing. The Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild also met at the end of this week to figure out how to counteract against the paparazzi. The pics were visibly taken through some sort of peep hole. Honestly though, when the Twins have to take their garbage with them when they leave a hotel you just get the sense that something has to be done.

I use sites like AsianFanatics to find links to news from HK and China. Some of the nonsense I have to file through just to find a noteworthy piece of info is amazing. Who is dating who? Who was photographed in what car leaving what restaurant? Even as we gear up for TIFF here in Toronto the front pages were splashed with which Celebes were coming to town. Complete front pages.

So is it the nature of the beast? Is it to be expected or are we expecting too much from our celebrities? How much is too much?

» Posted by Mack at August 26, 2006 07:31 AM
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Reader Comments

It's always too much. Celebrity stalking is always sickening, especiall when taken to that disgusting extent. Judge them by the work, not the kind of ramen noodles they ate last Saturday.

» Posted by JustinD at August 26, 2006 10:55 AM

poor girl

» Posted by jiggaman at August 26, 2006 12:39 PM

HK paparazzis are ill-moral, greedy, and disrespectful SOBs. sadly, the magazines they help create are some of the best-selling, so they aren't all the blame, since apparently way too much of HK's population are nosy bastards.

i mean, Gillian changes? she has breasts? how is this news??

» Posted by khy at August 26, 2006 02:19 PM

There definitely needs to be a line drawn, and the fact that this is such a heinously gross invasion of privacy and I wonder how the editors of this magazine can sleep at night. I hope that Gillian Chung is able to sue the living shit out of that magazine.

» Posted by hellocruelworld at August 26, 2006 02:51 PM

not good

» Posted by hhh at August 28, 2006 07:43 AM

good pic

» Posted by hhh at August 28, 2006 07:43 AM

well, in another way to look at this, it's just another of promotion, gillian is on the cover of the magazine , so more ppl will know her, right? celebirty >> promotion? it;s reli my first time seeing her cry with "real" tears. why dont she save some for her nexxt movie? celevrities in Hk or maybe anywhere else shud expect "dog cameras" surrounding them. if she can't stand the way of being taking 1/2 naked pic of herself. she shud quit

» Posted by insane220 at August 28, 2006 12:13 PM

This is complete garbage and I hope the paparazzi responsible get torn apart by their fellow jackals. The paparazzi worldwide have gotten way out of control, and things need to be done. However, with the public continually buying the results of their antics, the blame for their creation is not as easily placed as it should be.

» Posted by Tars Tarkas at August 28, 2006 10:28 PM

It is very upset for her. I know how much hurt.
But i just wonder how can that magazine editor greedily want to earn money with someone else' tear. i dont know how to express my emotion on such gargage activities. I hope that the cop will find out that criminal who do this immoral work.

» Posted by Seang at August 29, 2006 12:06 AM

Damn Paparazzi's in HK... no one deserves this kind of disrepect. If this were to happen in America, the damned journal company would be sued to death. I read somewhere (Asianfanatics) that the HK gov needed 10,000 complaints to do something about this issue. And they're only at 812.

It's too bad HK celebs have it bad. Paparazzi's scrounging in celeb's trash just to get some extra dirt shows how flippin disgusting they are. Hope they all burn in hell someday.

» Posted by Yooni at August 29, 2006 02:00 AM

I can't wait to buy this magazine.
Who cares, she getting so many air time.

» Posted by marykate at August 29, 2006 03:26 AM

she was naked or juz a bra???
pls give me more expalantion....

» Posted by leeya at August 29, 2006 10:02 AM

Hey what's wrong with posting the pics of a whore in a mag? Pity they are not available for all to see, she looks a delightful bit of skirt, would love to see more of her if you know what I mean. Any pics of young girls nude that anyone know of?

» Posted by Daraius Pey at August 29, 2006 10:12 AM

Of course, I share the anger with others regarding HK paparazzi's outragious action. The bottom line is that they did it without taking account of the welfare and feeling of Gillian Chung's. She came to Malaysia to hold a concert to show her singing talent, not to come here to face all this embarrassment! I totally support her to take whatever legal action against those who care for their own interest and motive.

» Posted by koo chi kau at August 29, 2006 10:17 AM

Of course, I share the anger with others regarding HK paparazzi's outragious action. The bottom line is that they did it without taking account of the welfare and feeling of Gillian Chung's. She came to Malaysia to hold a concert to show her singing talent, not to come here to face all this embarrassment! I totally support her to take whatever legal action against those who care for their own interest and motive.

» Posted by koo chi kau at August 29, 2006 10:17 AM

Photos like this are no more stupid than the public's inexplicable worship of worthless celebrities.
It's called "supply and demand".
Frankly I wouldn't walk across the street to see ANY "star".

» Posted by dale crain at August 29, 2006 12:37 PM

jeezus, who gives a rat's ass--celebrities are famous because of the camera, and owe their overpaid livelihoods to the fact that cameras are around them day and night. Live by the public eye, die by the public eye: you can't have your cake and eat it, too. As far as I'm concerned, they should be kissing the hairy asses of every paparazzi out there, because the moment the cameras disappear.. well, kiss your celeb career good-bye.

Whiny idiots.

» Posted by give me a break at August 29, 2006 03:03 PM

Celebreties are often hyped. She is making a big fuss out of nothing. The photos dont even show her naked. If you want the limelight, you have to brave the paparazzi too.

» Posted by steven raymond at August 29, 2006 03:33 PM

Total invasion of privacy & not cool. These paparazzi are at their lowest............ But, she will benefit overall because of the notoriety. I do feel for her, though. Sickos.

» Posted by mamazepp at August 29, 2006 03:58 PM

Invasion of privacy? Oh cry me an f'-in river. It's celebrity-worshipping morons like you (mamazep? wtf lame nick is that?) who are at the root of the celeb problem in the first place. If it wasn't for your weeping and panties-creaming over celebrities, we wouldn't have to hear about this juvenile BS to begin with. Put down your pansie-ass "People" magazine at get a life.

» Posted by give me a break at August 29, 2006 04:34 PM

ugg, poor girl!! That's too much invasion and it sickens me to see that people would run out to buy that.

» Posted by sympathy at August 29, 2006 05:19 PM

I found the website have several big pictures

http://www.phimhongkong.com/original/517/Chen_ZiHan_21.jpg

http://www.phimhongkong.com/f/tin-tuc-vietnam-gioi/130122-gillian-chung-nude-easyfinder-bra-twin-nude-bra-easy-finder.html

» Posted by TKKK at August 29, 2006 05:47 PM

Paparazzi and celebrity are intertwined no matter how much the celebrities hate them. Without the paparazzi, there won't be any famous celebrity. It is unfortunate in many instances but they can't live without one another.

» Posted by you can't handle the truth at August 29, 2006 08:47 PM

Hi, as such you shouldn't publish this photo on this webpage. Thanks.

» Posted by Siew Wai at August 29, 2006 09:25 PM

selam,
Sözlerim engles bilmediğim için Türkçe yazıyorum kusura bakmayın.
Gillian Chung hanımın başına gelen talihsiz olayı gazateden ögrendim ve çok üzüldüm. kendisini bu haber aracılığıyla tanımış olsamda, insanların toplum önünde zor durumda brakıcı durumlara itilmesi kabul edilemez. Hanım efendiye sabır dilerim.
Sizin güzel gözlerinizden birdaha yaş akmamasını diler hayat boyu mutluluklar dilerim. Herşey gönlünüzce olsunç

CUMA

» Posted by cuma at August 29, 2006 10:01 PM

Hah Gillian Chung Out rages!!!!
She is a product........... a commercial product stealing shot is of course stealing without paying.
In media world , where celebrity is turn to commercial commodity this expected. The system which reward her can be poisoning her too.

Look Siti Norhaliza , Gong Li , Su Qi , Paris Hilton .......they are images of different brand of products to suit different market need. However this people ride on the same thing media and publisity.

Look at this unknown girl ( Now is known) Hemy Hamisa Abu Hasan Saari 23, in whose clip circulated throuh handphones cameras......now she worth 25 million US!!! claim to Malaysian Goverment. If she reamin anynomous she would have no value. That why she come out of the closet.

So inspite of lament of Miss Chung..........She become more salelable mechandise at least in Malaysia market. People may be angry, sad , embarass whatever but the publisity increase her value.
That is media commercial world . Look at Diana , Mawis Ex fiancee ......she benifited by publisty.

What ever happen Gillian gain ground : Of course if can sui the people concerned or responsible it immidiate windfall!!!

» Posted by Tan Hoe Heng at August 29, 2006 11:39 PM

WTF Hoe Heng? Are you so stupid to use half the words you don't know the meaning of and couple it with another half that don't exist in the english dictionary??

The word you're looking for is "publicity" and "saleable" is NOT a word! Don't even get me started on the grammar (or lack thereof). I think you should install a chinese character application and type in chinese and not mutilate the english language for whatever ignorant intent.

Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb :)

» Posted by Anonynony at August 30, 2006 05:17 AM

she now populer hawe lucky many artistlake this skandal

» Posted by mesut at August 30, 2006 08:33 AM

You all are missing the point. She was not in a public place where these photos were taken. She was in a private dressing room where the paparazzi hide a camera to catch her undress. It is a total invasion of privacy. It is like someone broke into your house mounted a camera in your bathroom and watched you while you got undressed. So "give me a break" you've missed the boat on this one. Celebirty or not it is sick and taken too far. In America you would be in jail by now.

» Posted by Missed at August 30, 2006 10:07 AM

You guys are moron!! who ever think that this picture is privacy Bullcrap!
If your a STAR, you have to understand the consequences for being one, there is no rules for being a star, They run you off the street if they had the chance, and here they cry because they have a stupid little picture of them doing something stupid. If you people say SUE SUE SUE, then hell you should be SHOT on SIGHT! If you Become a STAR then prepare yourself to be treated like one, PHOTO's, Paparazzi's, FANs hounding you, the works. Its all part of being a STAR! or famous.
so get a grip, If you dont want the drama, STAY OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT! Stop Bitching about it.
You know what you wanted! So you made your bed, Now SLEEP IN IT!

» Posted by Arcadian at August 30, 2006 12:14 PM

You're an idiot! It's people like you who tolerate this bull shit and so now it's become acceptable. This wasn't in a public place. I can understand it if it was Lindsay Lohan wrecking her car on the street and she gets photographed for it. Rightly so, she deservers it. But the fact is, star or not you don't setup a hidden camera or a mic to watch/listen to some while they take off thier clothes or picking their nose. They made their bed but no one else should sleep in it but them. You're probably a peeping tom and think this is ok. You probably think it is ok for the government spy on you at home too. You realy don't have a clue on what you are saying.

» Posted by Missed at August 30, 2006 02:49 PM

Arcadian you are such a bast!@#. Stop calling people moronic when you are the biggest moron of all. How is changing backstage considered "doing something stupid"? Seriously, if all you can come up with are stupid and illogical rubbish, just shut the f@#$ up. As Missed stated, you really don't have a clue as to exactly how crazy and dumb you sound. Seriously, it makes me mad to think there are sick people like you in this world.

» Posted by Bianca at August 30, 2006 06:02 PM

Nerede fotolar?? bulamadım ben?? cuma kardeş sen gördün demekki şuraya bi link atıver bari ya ..

» Posted by azman at August 30, 2006 06:49 PM

please email me, gillian chung candid picture

» Posted by andrew at August 30, 2006 08:22 PM

how can i get the photos of naked gillian chung?could you send me some?

» Posted by bellu at August 31, 2006 03:49 AM

I think it's normal, she isn't naked enough.. I would luv own her pinup. We can see nothing much of her in these photos... we see more than this if we go to beaches in hk..

» Posted by szymon at August 31, 2006 07:04 AM

There should be a law to prohibit publication. Once there is no demand for such photoes, the incentive to invade privacy would not be that remunerative.

» Posted by Reddy at August 31, 2006 09:38 AM

From my oponion, she should aspacted before she started her career, because those singers, they are never complaint this before and why she is the one to get this problem. She should aspected people would like to this for those singers. So hope she should get some legal which to protecting her in the future.

However this is very pool thing to her. Hope she will be fine.....

» Posted by C S T Lim at August 31, 2006 10:03 AM

first of all i know it's wrong and all for dat ass to take candid shots of gillian but i dun get it why gillian is making such a big fuss bout it.. i mean like press conference inviting various reporters from all over da world and stuffs.. take paris hilton for example, her ex-bf post deir video of dem having sex in the internet and my , i guess da video is very famous among most people in da world.. we din see paris makes such a big fuss bout it.. >.

anyway i hope gillian will b fine too.. pity her ~ i would b embarassed too if i'm in her shoes..

» Posted by k e v i n at August 31, 2006 11:09 AM

Hate it for her. You should allowed privacy where such is an expectation. The venue is at fault too for security failure as well.

» Posted by Bob at August 31, 2006 11:56 AM

I am not a fan of Twins. But I really like to express my concern here too.

No one like to be invaded into their own privacy, especially when you are being spy & taken photos in a changing room. Celebrities are also normal human being like us all. Just that they are making big money. That is why we have different class of people & nothing is fair in this world. Without them, we will not have any entertainment. But entertainment is not to the extend in exposing their naked body without their concen & permission. However, just imagine if youself, your wife, your sister, or your daughter being invaded & taken such photos & published in the front page news, mag, and internet - you will also be angry and scared. These people has no moral value, scumbags to the society, inhuman and nothing different from the rapist. They should be lock-up either in jail or mental hospital. These people have no concern about others & their feeling, just want to take granted and money for their own profits - using the wrong way & tactic in gaining more publicity in their media.

» Posted by Maybel at August 31, 2006 11:17 PM

Afet bir bayan.Ah ulan Türkiye'de olacaktı ki.Bir numaralı funı olurdum vallaha

» Posted by Sado46 at September 1, 2006 10:22 AM

I would agree that the issue here is where the pictures are taken. If its taken when they are in public places, its fine. But what the b@stard sent for print was taken backsatge while she was changing. It makes him no different from those pervert that plant pin-hole cameras in toilets. Shoot the B@stard that took the picture.Sick.

» Posted by wavefree at September 2, 2006 03:14 AM

WHAT THE!! that cant happen thats is wrong. What was the guy thinging.POOR 鍾欣桐 hope you are ok now?? this knid of thing shouldnt happen anymore... people should of take action early so it wouldnt happen to you.POOR GIRL!!!

» Posted by Star at September 3, 2006 01:45 AM

wtf is wrong with you people? how'd you like it if someone took a picture of you changing? or your gf? wife? daughter? and publish it all over the net and magazines. try that man. unless u tell me u're one of those perverted s*x-deprived dogs who gets excited when a breeze comes and blows up a girl's skirt. i JUST might understand. god. why on earth do people like this exist in the world? she, if you havent noticed, is a GIRL, human. havent you heard of emotions? try getting humiliated in front of national, in this case, international television. god dammit. i hope they jail the guy who took the photos and everyone else who was involved in publishing the mag for life and ban it. he can jolly well go eat my dog's sh*t. Shame on them.

» Posted by rain at September 3, 2006 03:19 AM

Goes with the territory. Bad luck. Not very sexy anyway

» Posted by legend at September 3, 2006 04:01 AM

Poor Girl ...
I hope she is alright !!

» Posted by Mysterious Angel at September 3, 2006 05:43 AM

Helloo!!!
It's just a bra shot..not even a clear shot! ridiculous!!
the point is..she gain more rather than losing!!
lose: are you joking? it's even worse than a bikini picture!! i can only see her armpit at most!!
gain: look at google search..her popularity rockets through the sky!! Believe me..she's far more popular than ever compare to before this incident happened!! Entertainment industry will hunt her for contract signing like rain drops..
Whether it's a play between magazine and actress party..but both are the WINNER!!
and you people just ate it up!! It's sucks to say this..but she did not deserve the sympathy compare to the real candid camera victims!!!

» Posted by Qat at September 3, 2006 09:07 AM

first of all f*ck all of u who thinks this is bullshit and gill's just makin a fuss about it. Well she's not k?? well god, the dumbasses who think this is just nothin well it's more then that k? Even my cousin and SISTER think this is nothin when i told them bout it. IT DOESNT MATTER IF RU GILL'S FAN OR NOT!!!
the people who do feel sad for gill and thinks that this is bad, i thank u. like just like other pweople said wat if someone U RAELLY CARE ABOUT LIKE SISTER WIFE MOM OR EVEN RU BEST FREIND[WHO'S A GIRL]GOT CUAGHT PRETTY MUCH NAKED!! when thats wat happened to her ok?so don just say " it's a bra shot" cuz its more then taht.

» Posted by cutie_berry at September 4, 2006 01:27 AM

dun mind sendin me the pic or clip 2?

thanks.joeytohwc@yahoo.com

» Posted by joey at September 4, 2006 02:35 AM

Sorry to all Gillian Fans, but i really think she is making a really big deal about this when she doesn't need to. I looked at the magazine and she wasn't even nude, she was wearing a bra. If she is crying that someone took a picture of her wear a bra then she shouldn't go to the beach. Wearing a bra is the same thing as wearing a bathing suit. Gosh. I really think this is just promotion for her to be even more famous. IF people think it would ruin her image, well i don't think. YEah she has to keep up the innocent sweet girl image, but she is 25 or something, how innocent do you think she is. I just think it's outrageous that they even have stars boycotting about it. AHHHHH. HK chill down. it is not that big of a deal for a star. they are suppose to have pictures of them taken, that makes them famous and gives them news. You don't even know if she is really crying or fake crying, you can't trust stars because they are paid to act.

» Posted by Emii at September 4, 2006 02:16 PM

Qat (posted at September 3, 2006 09:07 AM)
is so absolutely right! Sure, violation of Gillians rights, but there are much worse cases that have not been punished ... So, just cool down! Yours, Adrian

» Posted by Adrian at September 4, 2006 05:42 PM

omfg! seriously, gillian chung is making the biggest deal out of NOTHING! i agree.. taking photos of ppl in changing rooms is wrong. there is no doubt about it. there is nothing to say that once u become a star u have to tolerate ppl installing cameras in changing rooms. however, there are a lot of time, stars who kick up a big fuss 'cos the media follow them everywhere inclduing going on dates etc etc. honestly, THOSE ppl need to get a grip and unerstand that they really would not be anywhere without the media. but back to the point... gillian didn't even flash any of her private parts!!! she was wearing a friggin' bra!!! sometimes when she's on the stage she shows a lot more flesh than what she showed in that photo. clearly she's overdramatising how traumatic this whole incident has been for her

» Posted by boomboom at September 4, 2006 08:37 PM

I am from VIETNAM and Gillian Chung is my idol.I can't believe there is such a damn kind of magazine to put the private pix of my angel to the rotten papers.
To the stupid and uneducated people who put those pix to the newspaper,DO YOU HAVE YOUR SELF ASTEEM?And what do you do it for?You earn those dirty money from doing that stupid thing and it is your job,isn't it?
Gillian Chung,whatever happens,you are still my very fresh idol.
I hope you can overcome this troubles.IF only i know your email address!
I really hope you will be fine.

» Posted by Nightheaven at September 5, 2006 11:36 AM

I am from VIETNAM and Gillian Chung is my idol.I can't believe there is such a damn kind of magazine to put the private pix of my angel to the rotten papers.
To the stupid and uneducated people who put those pix to the newspaper,DO YOU HAVE YOUR SELF ASTEEM?And what do you do it for?You earn those dirty money from doing that stupid thing and it is your job,isn't it?
Gillian Chung,whatever happens,you are still my very fresh idol.
I hope you can overcome this troubles.IF only i know your email address!
I really hope you will be fine.

» Posted by Nightheaven at September 5, 2006 11:41 AM

im a really fantastic fan of gillian chung from when i was born and now i am still her fan she is a really nice girl but since i know that happend i really feel 100% sorry for her if i know hu did it ill kill that nasty peron how rude of it ,

» Posted by hellli kitty at September 6, 2006 02:42 PM

poor! But i wish i was there to see her change!

» Posted by James at September 6, 2006 11:05 PM

You guy are crazy.
If you really want to "see her change",SEE YOUR MAMA!
Wearing bra and allowing everybody to see ...is not anything important but when you see her in the inner clothes without any permission it is wrong.
I think that she is famous enough with her being innocent,her sweet smile,her everything... So there is no need to let everybody see her in that situation.

» Posted by NIGHTHEAVEN at September 7, 2006 11:32 AM

I agree with a member named RAIN.
"wtf is wrong with you people? how'd you like it if someone took a picture of you changing? or your gf? wife? daughter? and publish it all over the net and magazines. try that man. unless u tell me u're one of those perverted s*x-deprived dogs who gets excited when a breeze comes and blows up a girl's skirt. i JUST might understand. god. why on earth do people like this exist in the world? she, if you havent noticed, is a GIRL, human. havent you heard of emotions? try getting humiliated in front of national, in this case, international television. god dammit. i hope they jail the guy who took the photos and everyone else who was involved in publishing the mag for life and ban it. he can jolly well go eat my dog's sh*t. Shame on them."
Remember to eat the SHIZZZZZZZZZZZZ of RAIN's dog then take MINE!
BULLSHIZZZ,They are all bastard and I really look down on them.
IF YOU LIKE TO SEE HER NAKED,YOU ARE WORTH EATING MY SHITXXXXXXXX.
F*CK your MAMA to anyone who like to see naked.
BE A GOOD MAN and WOMAN OR EATING MY SH*T to be more intelligent and more mature

» Posted by NIGHTHEAVEN at September 7, 2006 11:40 AM

Well...... Its the price of being famous, fame does comes in a package, doesn't it? ANYWAY, it really no big deal... I'll have my girlfirend expose more on the public beach.

» Posted by Lai at September 25, 2006 03:58 AM

You can't really blame the papparazzi for all that - after all, they wouldn't be taking pictures if the wouldn't recieve money for them. So, the ones really responsable are newspapers and other news services. The Papparazzi have become an infestation today, and not a one celebrity can even breathe without them, but it is all about those paying for those pictures - newspapers pay a large summs for those pics, just to be better than other newspapers, to sell better - it is a today's trend, I guess, and the papparazzi are only doing the dirty work here. I'm very sorry about Gillian, that is, most certanly, not fair to her. It is so sad to see her body turning into a media product...
She should go with this on the court, there's no way she could lose, and make some pretty money out of those perverts.

Now, you must ask yourself how good are actualy people that bought those newspapers just to see Gill in her weak moment... after all, newspapers sell things that the people will actualy look and read, and like. It's a shame and I'm concerned...

~S

» Posted by Slytherwald at November 11, 2006 11:56 PM

yu the best!

» Posted by Karina at November 12, 2006 02:50 PM

I feel really sorry for Gillian and hope that she gets better soon!!! I would just like to wish her GOOD LUCK!!! and not to worry.
Even I'm not in hk Twins are still my best idols!!!

» Posted by Ji-ling at December 20, 2006 12:32 PM

i no is a bit late 2 comment this... but i still
wan 2 say is some of u jus r nt human... she so ke-lian le... then some of u still wan no more bout her pic... i feel really sad 4 her lo... wat if happen 2 u??? THINK B4 U SAY... ass-er...

» Posted by crOcz at February 24, 2007 05:29 AM

IEven Gillian has a lot problem, I still believe that she could solve it.. I pray for your luck always Gillian.. God Bless You 4ever.. Love u

» Posted by Wellyanto at March 22, 2007 05:16 AM

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