Estrella Lin
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Estrella Lin is a pop music singer from Taiwan
, formerly a member of the girl group 3EP Beauties, and the author of a Chinese-language book detailing alleged abuses in South Korea
's pop music industry.
s, attracted considerable attention at the time; however, the group later dissolved. In 2002, Lin made her only appearance on the silver screen, in Chu Yen-ping
's movie The Rule of the Game (挖洞人); she played the role of a married woman who has an affair with a frequent customer at her hot pot
restaurant, played by Hsia Ching-ting (夏靖庭). For her role in the film, credited as "Wei Ling", she won the "Best New Actress" award at the 47th Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Seoul
.
Lin had made plans to leave Taiwan and move to South Korea to attempt to break into the K-pop
industry; however, her nude
sex scene
in The Rule of the Game, a departure from her "pure and cute" image as a member of 3EP Beauties, caused her difficulties in this regard and forced her to delay her plans. She finally moved to South Korea in 2007 to work with the talent management agency AntzStar (앤츠스타), run by South Korean actor Phillip Choi (최필립). There, she faced grueling conditions, including 15-hour days filled with rehearsals. She claims to have had to take injections of painkillers
every two weeks in order to find relief from knee pain
caused by dancing for five hours straight each day. Unable to bear the pressure, Lin aimed to go back home, but claims that her management company held her prisoner in her house in South Korea; in December 2009, with the aid of a friend, she escaped and successfully returned to Taiwan.
In August 2010, Lin published a book detailing alleged mistreatment of aspiring stars in South Korea's entertainment industry, including pressure on singers of both genders to provide sexual services to prospective investors. In response to the controversy, her former management agency made a public announcement to the South Korean media that they had inserted a new clause into their contracts with their trainees making clarifications that they had the right to refuse unnecessary body contact. However, another trainee at the same institute, Cherry (巧巧), noted primarily for her G-cup breasts, refuted some of Lin's accusations in an appearance on talk show Gossip Queen (麻辣天后宮), claiming that Lin had not been forced into unwanted sexual contact but rather had actively sought a sexual relationship with her manager.
In July 2010, Lin appeared nude in the Taiwan promotional materials for the Canadian film Splice
. That same month, she also began guest appearances in the CTV (中視無線台) television drama series Scent of Love (就是要香戀), giving the much younger Fok Siu-man (郝劭文) an on-screen kiss.
In December 2010, she released a new photo collection book, "Angel's Stars" (天使的星星). However, at the press conference announcing its release, she was careful to emphasise that the book contained no nudity.
n pop singer referred to only as Andy in news reports. They met at a pan-Asia singing competition, and began dating; however, unable to handle a long-distance relationship
, the two eventually broke up. Afterwards, she reportedly dated a TSMC
electrical engineer Yang Yi-feng (楊一峰) for eight years; Lin says that their relationship ended in 2008, but they remain on good terms. Andy went on to marry and have a son, but then divorced, and was reportedly interested in marrying Lin; however, it came to light that Andy had another girlfriend as well, and Lin rebuffed him publicly in a media interview, asking him not to contact her until he had resolved his emotional issues with the other woman.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, formerly a member of the girl group 3EP Beauties, and the author of a Chinese-language book detailing alleged abuses in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
's pop music industry.
Career
In the 1990s, Lin was a member of Taiwan-based girl group 3EP Beauties (3EP美少女) under the stage-name "E-Lin" (韋伶), along with "Jin" (Jade Chou, 周幼婷) and "Tin-Tin" (婷婷). One music video of theirs, "All Right", in which all three members wore bikiniBikini
The bikini is typically a women's two-piece swimsuit. One part of the attire covers the breasts and the other part covers the crotch and part of or the entire buttocks, leaving an uncovered area between the two. Merriam–Webster describes the bikini as "a woman's scanty two-piece bathing suit" or "a...
s, attracted considerable attention at the time; however, the group later dissolved. In 2002, Lin made her only appearance on the silver screen, in Chu Yen-ping
Chu Yen-ping
-Filmography:* Just Call Me Nobody * The Treasure Hunter on My Way * Kung Fu Dunk * How Young * Expect a Miracle * "Treasure Venture" TV Series...
's movie The Rule of the Game (挖洞人); she played the role of a married woman who has an affair with a frequent customer at her hot pot
Hot pot
Hot pot , less commonly Chinese fondue or steamboat, refers to several East Asian varieties of stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table...
restaurant, played by Hsia Ching-ting (夏靖庭). For her role in the film, credited as "Wei Ling", she won the "Best New Actress" award at the 47th Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
.
Lin had made plans to leave Taiwan and move to South Korea to attempt to break into the K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
industry; however, her nude
Nudity in film
Nudity in film is any presentation in motion pictures of people while naked or wearing less clothing than contemporary norms consider modest. Many actors and actresses have appeared nude, or exposing parts of their bodies or dressed in ways considered provocative by contemporary standards at some...
sex scene
Sex in film
Sex in film refers to the presentation in motion pictures of sexuality and sex acts, including love scenes. Sex scenes have been depicted in film since the silent era of cinematography. Many actors and actresses have exposed parts of their bodies or dressed and behaved in ways considered sexually...
in The Rule of the Game, a departure from her "pure and cute" image as a member of 3EP Beauties, caused her difficulties in this regard and forced her to delay her plans. She finally moved to South Korea in 2007 to work with the talent management agency AntzStar (앤츠스타), run by South Korean actor Phillip Choi (최필립). There, she faced grueling conditions, including 15-hour days filled with rehearsals. She claims to have had to take injections of painkillers
Analgesic
An analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain . The word analgesic derives from Greek an- and algos ....
every two weeks in order to find relief from knee pain
Knee pain
Knee pain is a common complaint for many people. There are several factors that can cause knee pain. Awareness and knowledge of knee pain causes lead to faster diagnosis and treatment. Knee pain can be related to knee joint or around the knee.-Knee joint:...
caused by dancing for five hours straight each day. Unable to bear the pressure, Lin aimed to go back home, but claims that her management company held her prisoner in her house in South Korea; in December 2009, with the aid of a friend, she escaped and successfully returned to Taiwan.
In August 2010, Lin published a book detailing alleged mistreatment of aspiring stars in South Korea's entertainment industry, including pressure on singers of both genders to provide sexual services to prospective investors. In response to the controversy, her former management agency made a public announcement to the South Korean media that they had inserted a new clause into their contracts with their trainees making clarifications that they had the right to refuse unnecessary body contact. However, another trainee at the same institute, Cherry (巧巧), noted primarily for her G-cup breasts, refuted some of Lin's accusations in an appearance on talk show Gossip Queen (麻辣天后宮), claiming that Lin had not been forced into unwanted sexual contact but rather had actively sought a sexual relationship with her manager.
In July 2010, Lin appeared nude in the Taiwan promotional materials for the Canadian film Splice
Splice (film)
Splice is a 2009 Canadian/French science fiction horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley. The story concerns experiments in genetic engineering being done by a young scientist couple who attempt to introduce human DNA into their work of splicing animal...
. That same month, she also began guest appearances in the CTV (中視無線台) television drama series Scent of Love (就是要香戀), giving the much younger Fok Siu-man (郝劭文) an on-screen kiss.
In December 2010, she released a new photo collection book, "Angel's Stars" (天使的星星). However, at the press conference announcing its release, she was careful to emphasise that the book contained no nudity.
Personal life
While a member of 3EP Beauties, Lin was romantically involved with an IndonesiaIndonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n pop singer referred to only as Andy in news reports. They met at a pan-Asia singing competition, and began dating; however, unable to handle a long-distance relationship
Long-distance relationship
A long-distance relationship is typically an intimate relationship that takes place when the partners are separated by a considerable distance....
, the two eventually broke up. Afterwards, she reportedly dated a TSMC
TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited or TSMC is the world's largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, with its headquarters and main operations located in the Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan.-Overview:...
electrical engineer Yang Yi-feng (楊一峰) for eight years; Lin says that their relationship ended in 2008, but they remain on good terms. Andy went on to marry and have a son, but then divorced, and was reportedly interested in marrying Lin; however, it came to light that Andy had another girlfriend as well, and Lin rebuffed him publicly in a media interview, asking him not to contact her until he had resolved his emotional issues with the other woman.