Happy Birthday to Justin Timberlake, Lee Young-ae

Justin Timberlake and I turn 27 today. Although I put up the second-lowest Goals Against Average in my hockey league in 1998, met Optical in 2002, and won an award in 2005 for my essay on Modernism in Taiwanese Literature, some would argue that he has had a more successful career. Here he is, bringing sexy back:



Actually, I like him, and he has a very nice collection of songs. I just feel a little embarassed when he comes on my parents' TV.



Turning 37 today is actress Lee Young-ae. She has been a leading figure in the "Korean Wave" throughout Asia, is most recognizable to foreigners for her starring roles in the movies JSA and Sympathy for Lady Vengenance. And I guess Kim Jong-il likes her, even if Pop Seoul doesn't. Wikipedia tells us she speaks German, so I'm totally ready to ask if she has some Deutsch in her.