Saturday, July 31, 2010

[Transcript] Part 3 & 4 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'

[Transcript] Part 3 & 4 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'
Japanese to English translation by lafone / liezle.blogspot.com

Part3

HJ: There will be always gaps between the characters I act and myself in reality. When I appear in a film or drama, the character does not necessary be similar to myself; I act the character just as he is. To be extreme, I would challenge for even a killer.

MC: Now in a new environment, which area do you like to be challenged ?
HJ: Well, I would like to do something different from others. Though there are people who call me “Hanryu star “, but I do not think so myself. By making a best balance between artist as well as actor, I would like to become a top star everyone can recognize. Now it is difficult for me to realize it . However, I would like to become a star, actively working in the entire Asia as soon as possible, and somehow I would like to help people.

NR: I am much impressed by Mr. Kim Hyun Joong who seriously thinks of his future. I cannot believe that he is still twenty-four years old !

Then Ms Miyamoto (interviewer & narrator) brings the same game console as we saw in “We got married” which Hwanbo noona used for coupling of SS501 (Kyujung and Hyung Joon with two members of Wonder Girls.)

MC: Do you know what it is ?
HJ: Yes, I played it before.
MC: Then, you know about the rules, right ?
HJ: Yes, OK
MC: I am going to tell you why I brought this game console here. I would like to have your autograph on these cute footballs (taking out pink and yellow footballs) for fans.
If you loose, may I have your autograph on these balls?
HJ: Fine !
MC: You have just promised, right ?
HJ: Yes, I have promised ( in Japanese)
Then HJ and MC tried to decide the right of the first draw by Janken.

* Janken starts from “fist” called “Goo in Japanese”

Eventually, HJ won the game.

MC: Sorry, I lost the game, I still would like to have your autograph on them,
plea~~~~se !
HJ pretended that he does not understand what she was talking about.
But he received the balls for autograph with a smile.

MC: He won the game, but how kind he is ! He gives his autograph !
HJ: No, I am not kind enough (he spoke again in Japanese in a laugh )
It is a job for the broadcasting (again in Japanese, a moment of glimpse of our
4D leader ^^)

NR: He may have felt my enthusiastic appeal ? No, it is not true, he has already thought about the gift for audience. Therefore, he autographed so carefully on the balls.

HJ: Now these are gifts for you (in Japanese)

The shooting place shifts to the boardroom of Keyeast where HJ is having a meeting with Keyeast staff.

NR: Kim Hyun Joong, born on June 6, 1986 in Seoul (in the special municipal area), Height 182 cm. Blessed with his figure and an outstanding sense of rhythm, he has been demonstrating a great leadership in putting together the five members with much talents and originarity. In a Korean version drama, “BOF”, he completely acted as Yoon JiHoo, which fascinated not only Korean and Japanese fans, but also those throughout Asia. I met him for the first time today. He was very polite: to my questions, he paid full attention and consideration, answering in a very careful manner.. His pupils were so fantastic that I felt as if I would be absorbed in them.

Part4

NR: We heard from KH’s two close friends some stories worth listening to:
KHJ’s physical trainer and a dancer (back dancer?)

1st storty from his physical trainer.
TR: I frequently make an exercise with him. One day, we started our exercise with full enthusiasm at the gym where we have a pool, many exercise machines. After a hard exercise of barbell, and running, we challenged for swimming to make 15 returns. Though we started with full energy, just after making one return in a swimming pool, we made an eye-contact, then just gave up.

2nd story from his another friend (dancer)
Dancer: Between TV and private life, HJ does not have two faces, hiding nothing. Till recently, HJ and I lived together. As I am rather timid (frighten by what ???) , HJ slept in the same room. There is a rumour that HJ does not wear anything when he sleeps. It is true! I recognized that it was not a rumour but it is a true story. “ Ye~, it’s true ! “ he repeatedly said in Japanese “ honto (=true)”

NR: The next interview took place in a fashionable restaurant in Seoul. Hyun Joong ssi was so cool ! I am going to listen to more private stories, which you will know for the first time.

Q: How do you spend your time when you are not at work?

HJ: Without exercise, I feel burning with the desire for it. Therefore, I play football every Sunday. From Monday through Saturday, I make it sure to go to gym everyday. In Korea, “Gym” is called “health” .

Q: Were there anything you felt embarrassment when you came to Japan?

HJ: There are different connotations among Japanese and Korean languages. For example, I made a mistake in pronunciation; instead of saying “Doryoku shimasu (make an effort), I said “ Noryoku shimasu” . It’s a mistake of pronunciation, right ? ( he confirmed with the translator next to him) I meant that I would like to make an effort, but due to the mistake in pronunciation, I actually mentioned that I will demonstrate my cabality ( though “Noryuku shimasu” is strange in Japanese) . At that time, it was difficult for me to recognize delicate differences in pronunciation, neither different connotations in Japanese. Therefore, I could not have a smooth communication with people. There is another story about that.

During the first visit to Japan, I asked a stylist to give my a necklace. I used a Korean word, “moccoli” to name necklace. Then I saw a subtle expression in her face.

* If you pronounce a necklace in Korean language in Japan, it implies “erection” in Japanese slang, that’s why the lady was so embarrassed when he only used Korean to name “necklace” .

HJ: So, if you compare vocabularies among Japanese and Korean languages, it is quite interesting (sometimes embarrassing !) I was much surprised later.

MC: If I hear that word “moccoli” from Hyun Joong ssi, I also got embarrassed.
HJ: Ah~~~ I have another story about different expressions between the two countries. When I said “ I went to the health (meaning “ gym” ) “, the guy asked me “ from the morning?” with a surprise. Well, I answered, “ Isn’t that the place you should go in the morning ?”

In Korea, we use “health” to mean “ gym”, but in Japan, this “health” has a different connotation (i.e., the place men receives sexual services in Japan). Anyway, by these embarrassing experiences, I learned differences in culture, languages, and so on.

NR: Now we understand that he had many difficulties while he was in Japan. Before closing this interview, I would like to ask him convey his message to the audience in front of TV.

HJ: For those who are looking “ Kim Hyun Joong, just the way you are” , did you enjoy this program though it is very short time ? Next time, see you in Japan. I will prepare a story which I hope you will enjoy, and a fantastic performance as well. You can have a high expectation ! Thank you !

Then he greeted to MC, staff, and so on “ Cheers for good work”
(* Otsukaresama deshita in Japanese )
NR: Kim Hyun Joong ssi, greeting to staff, putting the chair back to the original position under the table, all of which seems to be so natural for him. So nice to see him !!!

Next time, we are going to attend the shooting spot of 2011 Calendar. More and more to come ! See you again !

[Transcript] Part 2 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'

[Transcript] Part 2 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'
Japanese to English translation by lafone / liezle.blogspot.com

MC: Senior Yoon JiHoo was so cool ! In acting as Yoon JiHoo, what did you think was the most difficult point for you?
HJ: The character, “Yoon JiHoo” was quite different from myself in reality. Therefore, in order to act as YoonJiHoo, a grandson of the former president, I corrected the way to use chopsticks. In a daily life, I stopped making fun, keeping a reticent attitude in this way. Though I was immature in acting at that time, thanks to Yoon JiHoo, I could make my first step as actor. I appreciate it.

The character, “ Yoon JiHoo” does not express his anger, contrary to Gu Jun Pyo. Even though he is upset, Yoon JiHoo kept his temper: further, even if he feels discomfort, he remains calm. However, he was not always poker face….. Therefore, it was quite hard for me how to express his feeling inside Yoon JiHoo.

I, Kim Hyun Joong, does not neglect making best efforts. I cannot be quiet. I am always doing something. I got scared even with one week leave. Therefore, I will make myself work. Contrary to Yoon JiHoo, I easily loose my temper; I say what I want to say. I quickly solve problems on the spot. I like connecting with people.

On holidays, I always play football. If I have time, I practice with dancers, thus doing a physical exercises. Even on a bed, I’m thinking of future plan; everything is connected with work. If I want to shape up my body, I play football as it works as an aerobic exercise as well. I think that my favorite is also a part of my work.

Sometimes , I take a long sleep if necessary, otherwise I only sleep four hours at most. I like getting things going based on the elaborated planning. I would like to do well both in music as well as drama. Twenty-four hours per day is not enough for me.

MC: As artist and actor, there will be some area you are particular about. Could you tell us to what kind of things you would like to stick to ?

HJ: Well, my experience in acting is only limited to “Boys over Flowers” . I recognized that there were too many things I lack as acor. I should say that I had gotten in acting. As singer, I would like aim the veteran’s level. However, as actor,
I am only a chick, which just came out of an eggshell. I would like to strive for to become an full-fledged actor as earliest as possible.

I always would like to do my best in all the dramas. I would like to be recognized as an actor who never neglects making efforts. I also hope that people would recognize me as one of the most talented singers.

Since I appeared in the drama “Boys over Flowers”, one year and a half have already passed. While exercising, the characters I would like to act come up to mind. For example, I think that I would like to act as car racer while driving. In this way, activities in a daily life leads me to acting. I tend to think that I would be able to adopt this part into acting, and so on. Since “Boys over Flowers”, I observe everything in TV, which, I should say, “people watching”. I watch the characteristic points of the charactors in dramas so that I can make use of them in my acting in future.

MC: Another question I would like to make is when you feel much happy during your busy life. What kind of action make you feel most happy ?

HJ: Since the debut, five years have passed. In these years, I experienced hardships and pleasure (satisfaction) in repeated times. Looking back the things which I thought painful or hard in the past, I feel now that I was happy to the contrary.

Therefore, I assume that there will be a repetition of stress and joy in future as well. I do not want to regret anything. Dramas and CD will remain forever, and that ‘s why I would like to work so that I regret nothing in the future.

MC: Japanese fans have been looking forward to seeing you. I understand that you will be coming over to Japan very soon, right?
HJ: I plan to visit twice or three times to Japan this year. If I have a good luck, I will be able to visit more. In the past years, I went to Japan five times per year. But this year, I could not make it so far. With a good piece of work , I would like to go and see Japanese fans who have been waiting for me.

Since the debut in drama, I have a character in mind which I would like to act. That is the one who express his anger when he is upset. As I already acted the character who controlled his temper, I prefer this time a ma who is rather gross and rough.

[Transcript] Part 1 : Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'

[Transcript] Hyun Joong's Interview with DATV entitled 'Just the way you are'
Japanese to English translation by lafone / liezle.blogspot.com

Part 1
HJ : Kim Hyun Joong
MC: Ms Miyamoto, interviewer
NR: Narration by Ms. Miyamoto

NR: Kim Hyun Joong, one of the top stars in Korea, who is a most talented singer while being a representative Korean actor attracting fans. In this program, entitled “Kim Hyun Joong, as you are “, we are going to introduce Kim Hyun Joong, as he is, who has just started new challenges.

MC: I have just arrived in Seoul. I am going to see Mr. Kim Hyun Joong. I will get out what you would like to know about him.

In Keyeast office:

MC: I have excitedly been awaiting him in his office (Keyeast) in Seoul (with a blue box in her hands). Oh, he has finally come ! (In Korean language as she speaks Korean herself) Hello ! Nice to meet you. This is a gift for you.

HJ: Thank you ! May I open it ?
MC: Yes please ! As I heard that you like football very much, I have been wondering what I should select as a gift for you. Well, I decided to choose this one.
HJ : (Finding a yellow football ball ), Wow, thank you (arigato gozaimasu in Japanese)
MC: How do you like it ?
HJ: I am very happy as I like football. It was a bit disappointing at World Cup
(* Korea could not enter the best 8 in the South Africa World Cup) Football is one of the best hobbies.
MC: This ball is a bit small for football, is it OK ?
HJ: (In Japanese) it’s fine.
MC: You speak a good Japanese, don’t you ?
HJ: Yes, a little.
MC: How did you learn Japanese ?
HJ: Ah~~~~ (in Japanese) I lived in Japan for about a year.

NR: I was a bit surprised as he suddenly spoke in Japanese. Let’s start an interview !

MC: In Japan, K pop is very popular now. What kind of impression did you have when you first came to Japan?
HJ: I went to Japan for the first time in 2006. We were invited for an opening event concert of a Korean cable channel ( i.e., Mnet Japan) together with many Korean singers. As many fans came to the concert, it was quickly decided to have a fan meeting for them. 1,500 people got together for us. I was so happy to know that many people support us (SS501) eventhough it was the first visit to Japan, being deeply touched by them. If I put it into another words, I felt as if we received a warm welcome from people where we had thought a desert island. That naturally made me think that I had to work harder. As I had not yet challeded for acting, I thought to elaborate our music, so that we would be able to show ourselves in a much refined way not only for Korean fans but also Japanese people.

When I had a first step in Japan to start our entertainment activities there, I had no knowledge of Katakana nor Hiragana (* both of them are Japanese charactors. There are three type of charactors in Japanese, Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana) Further, I was so buy at work, I could not stuy Japanese. In two weeks after I arrived in Japan, I only knew three words, “ Hello, Good morning “, “Good evening” and “Thank you” .

However, since I had a Japanese friend, I learned a little by little much difficult expressions. For example, we went for drinking , and while chatting on the phone the next moring, I learned an expression “ I don’t have a hangover anymore” , and so on. I still learn Japanese …… not to forget it.

MC: What, do you think, is most difficult in Japanese ?

HJ: For Korean, it is quite tough to pronounce “ zu “ and “ tsu “ properly. Therefore, I had much difficulty in singing Japanese song because of the pronunciation of “zutto”
In Japanese lyrics, there was an expression “ Zutto ( i.e, forever and ever in Japanese)” , I struggled with this word. Do you think that I pronounce it in a right way?

MC: Yes, you do ! I am impressed by your beautiful pronunciation.
HJ: Is that so (in Japanese) ?

MC: Could you kindly tell us about the most memorable place for you in Japan or, an episode if any ?

HJ: The place I like the best is ….. where is it ? the spa town (hotsprings town) not so far from Tokyo ?
MC: Hotsprings?
HJ: Yes, hotsprings …
MC: Hakone ?
HJ: (happily) Yes, I like Hakone. In addition to that, I frequently went to Harajuku branch of “ Jankara Ramen ( *Chinese noodles in soup) “ I went there almost by-weekly. Delicious ! (in Japanese)

 Jankara is a sort of dialect in Kyushu, southen west part of Japan.
 Ramen in Hakata city in Kyusu is famous for its white soup made out of
Pork borne. Jankara ramen is a representative brand of Hakata Ramen.

MC: Is there anything you make it sure to bring with you for work ?
HJ: I always take note PC with me, even for overseas. As I listen to music while moving from work to work, I also carry MP3 as well. I also make it sure to bring Japanese comic books which I really like. I pack into my bag about 30 comic books (for travel )
MC: I actually have been worndering whether I should bring a football ball or comic books …
HJ: (with a big smile )
MC: What Japanese comic do you like ?
HJ: “ NARUTO “
MC: Oh my god! I don’t have any idea about “NARUTO”
 For further info for NARUTO, please click http://www.naruto.com/j/

HJ: “ N A R U T O “ ( a bit embarrassed)
MC: Is it a Japanese comic ?
HJ: Yes ( in a laugh) “Naruto” and “ One piece” (* “dress” in Japanese)
MC: In which language do you raed “One piece” ? In Japanese?
HJ: “In Korean version “ (he replied in Japanese)
MC: Oh, it has already been translated into Korean language?
HJ: Yes ( in Japanese)
MC: Well then, I will bring you a Japanese version for you the next time, please use it for your Japanese study.
HJ: I do with Japanese version (replied in Japanese again)
MC: It means that you already have a Japanese version ?
HJ: Yes, though I don’t understand at all (in Japanese)
MC: Then study hard !
HJ: Yes, I do.

Maknae Tweeted "SS501's In Your Smile" Song

Thanks Marvie for shoving here and to Ode for the translation once again.


English Translation : Great. To be able to hear our song in a long while .

SS501 to turn into SS301?

SS501 to turn into SS301?
Lifted from AllKPop

Following confirmation about Kim Hyun Joong leaving DSP Entertainment for Keyeast, more information regarding SS501’s future have been revealed today.

It’s been revealed that fellow SS501 member Park Jung Min will also leave DSP Entertainment, possibly SS501 as well, to pursue his acting career with another management agency.

It is now looking like SS501 will now turn into SS301, a group consisting of Kim Hyung Joon, Kim Kyu Jong and Heo Young Saeng that promoted during 2008 with U R Man.

It’s known that while Park Jung Min is showing interest in pursuing his acting career, the rest of the three members are preferring to stay as a group rather than having solo careers although they are also looking for a new agency.

This will mean that all of the members of SS501 are no longer with DSP Entertainment, an agency they debuted through.

SS301’s Kim Hyung Joon, Kim Kyu Joong and Heo Young Saeng are now being looked upon by many agencies in the FA (free agent) market as they have left DSPE. The three have already received offers from different agencies, but the members are looking for a trustworthy agency.

A representative stated, “The contract itself is important, but the members are looking for an agency they can trust, an agency that is attractive.”

If the SS501 members indeed all go to separate agencies, it’s looking like it’ll take a while until we see SS501 promote again.

Albeit all the reports, the members are reportedly are not in any arguments with each other, and they want to keep SS501 alive. Especially with the amount of success SS501 has in Korea as well as overseas, there’s a possiblity to see SS501 not disband at all.

Furthermore, the “1+1+3″ separation of SS501 have started to resemble legendary group H.O.T which disbanded in 2001 with members Moon Hee Joon and Kangta pursuing solo careers while Jang Woo Hyuk, Tony Ahn and Lee Jae Won formed a three-member group jtL.

Source: Donga Ilbo

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And this is xiaochu's version of the article posted on Quainte501 Thanks!

07/30 [news] SS501, Solo yet Together!


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Kim HyunJoong and Park JungMin solo activities
Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong, Kim HyungJun, groping 3-member group

With the expiration of contract with their previous company, there has been some curiosity on popular group SS501’s future direction when leader Kim HyunJoong signed to another contract by himself.

Firstly, in early June, Kim HyunJoong signed with Bae YongJoon’s management company Key East, and it was known that Park JungMin also signed with a new company on his own. There is a chance that Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun wh0 had their activities as a unit nicknamed as ‘SS301’ in 2008, will group together to continue their activities as singers.

According to associates of SS501, Park JungMin who has been very interested in acting, is searching for a new entertainment management company who will manage over him. However, in order to have group activities instead of going solo, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun are looking for new management company.

Being called SS301, Heo YoungSaeng, Kim KyuJong and Kim HyungJun, is currently a target for top music management companies in the FA (Free Agent) industry to scout them in. Even though they have received proposals for contracts worth a large amount of money from some management companies, but instead they are looking for a reliable management company whom they can trust. One close friend of the member said “Even though money (for contract) is no doubt an important factor, the members are trying to select one with a high capacity and whom they are able to trust completely.”

If SS501’s members sign with different new management companies on their own, it would be difficult for them to have activities as SS501 for the time being. However, since there is no disharmony between the members and that all of them want SS501 to continue on, it would seem that the group will not be disband. Especially that SS501 is currently very popular in Taiwan, therefore there is possibility that they will come back together soon to do promotional activities in overseas.

Meanwhile, SS501’s future direction as ‘1+1+3’ is a similar model as idol group H.O.T’s path when they disbanded, has gathered attention. H.O.T disband in 2001, Moon HeeJun and Kangta became solo singers while Jang WooHyuk, Tony An and Lee JaeWon continued by forming a group called jtL.

[Photos] New from Mischievous Kiss

Saw this new photos in Baidu which MBC released via withMBC Twitter account.



There's not much news going around with regard to the shooting of 'Mischievous Kiss' for the past days. Well I guess, will have to wait for next week for more updates. ^^

As August is just around the corner, MK will have it's first broadcast on the 1st of September and they just started shooting. With trips and other activities, Hyun Joong has to double time with shooting. I hope that the production team will have enough episodes in can so as not to rush shooting and have the stars enough rest.

Kim Hyun Joong's Japan Activities

Kim Hyun Joong's Japan Activities
source : metroseoul.co.kr
Korean to English translation by Ode / ss501ode.blogspot

'Little Yonsama' Kim Hyun Joong will be starting his official Japan activities in Bae Yong Joon's footsteps.

He will be carrying out promotional events for drama 'Boys over Flowers' for the first time after his recruitment into new agency Keyeast. Promotional events will be on the 18 August at Osaka Grand Cube and 21 August at Tokyo International Forum, with 2 sessions held for each event, and so a total of 4 sessions will be held.

SS501 who has had visited Japan just 4 months ago for the Saitama Concert at Super Arena, and the 'Boys over Flowers' premium event that was held 9 months ago, Kim Hyun Joong will soon be visiting Japan again, but this time -- for his personal work schedule.

Kim Hyun Joong who newly moved into Bae Yong Joon's agency company Keyeast just last month had been receiving hot attention for his affirmed potential in rising to a Hanryu star. However analyses about Kim Hyun Joong's popularity already surpassing that of Song Seung Heon and So Ji Sub's surfaces itself as well.

Keyeast personnel expressed, "Though it's true that Bae Yong Joon's fanbase has had expanded to Kim Hyun Joong too, we don't know how wide the scale is. That's why this time's Japan journey will be an important gauge for us for his future promotion activities."

Keyeast's affiliated company, Japan cable channel DATV broadcasted Episode 1 of 'Kim Hyun Joong's Everything' special programme on 27 July, this programme will be scheduled for series broadcast, and this is targeted to boost Hyun Joong's hanryu popularity further.

In addition, Hyun Joong will be making a visit to 'Boys over Flowers' Shizuoka prefecture shooting site along with fans on August 19-20 during his journey in Japan next month. And of course not forgetting 2 sessions of his fanmeeting on October 11 at Tokyo's JCB Hall in commemoration of his 1st Japanese DVD and Photobook 'The 1st Love Story' release.

On the other hand, Kim Hyun Joong has begun his emittance behind Bae Yong Joon where he's been recently selected to be the new ambassador for cosmetic brand The Face Shop.

07/28 [trans] Baek SeungJo's Result - 500 marks!

07/28 [trans] Baek SeungJo's Result - 500 marks!

Credits : miboard.miclub +ÍÃÍÃ@°Ù¶ÈÌÔšâÖ®ÎÇ°É +(English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com [sorry, character doesn't work when I lifted this from Quainte]

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(Even though this is just one small photo) Baek SeungJo's Fans!!
One student from So Myung Girls' High said this was taken secretly! Baek SeungJo got full marks 500 marks for the mock exam at Pa Rang High School!
In the original comic, the result is given grades from 1st to the last, but in our country, we use 1, 2, 3 (not too sure how they grade in Korea) for grading~~
The production team is really detailed. Keke
Anyways, I just saw this photo ^^ he got full 500 marks for the mock exam!
Only Baek SeungJo's result is eye-catching! That is the result graph of the whole school~
500 marks Baek SeungJo is indicated there, keke
And thereafter, there are afew students with 480 marks...450 marks, etc, that's how the graph is being plotted~

07/27 [news] Kim HyunJoong, To Film CF with Same Company Bae YongJoon “There is no confirmation yet”

07/27 [news] Kim HyunJoong, To Film CF with Same Company Bae YongJoon “There is no confirmation yet”

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There has been news reporting that there is high possibility for singer cum actor SS501 Kim HyunJoong to film a cosmetic CF with Bae YongJoon under the same company, the management company explains “there is no confirmation yet.”

Management company Key East’s representative told Newsen through a telephone conversation on 27-Jul with regards to the news reports saying Kim HyunJoong recently signed an endorsement contract with cosmetic brand The Face Shop, they said “It is true that we have received proposal (for contract) but no decision was made.”

The representative added “Some said that Bae YongJoon will be appearing for the CF with him, but this is definitely not confirmed for now.”

The representative explains that since Kim HyunJoong moved to the same management company as Bae YongJoon, and that The Face Shop has used Hallyu Stars such as Kwon SangWoo, Jeon JiHyun, Bae YongJoon as their CF models, there is keen interest on the development.

Meanwhile, Kim HyunJoong has started filming for MBC new drama ‘Mischievous Kiss’ on 24-Jul with Jung SoMin in a residential area in Sungbok-dong, Seoul.

Hyung Joon shopping for new furniture

Thanks to 해린 for posting this on SS601.com.





Rehearsals from Persona DVD

credit:exlley @ YT

Seoul and Shanghai rehearsals



Taipei and Bangkok rehearsals

Monday, July 26, 2010

FaceShop new image model... Kim Hyun Joong

07/27 [news] Kim HyunJoong becomes Bae YongJoon-standard CF Model

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Signs exclusive contract with The Face Shop


Singer cum actor Kim HyunJoong became a Bae YongJoon-standard CF model.

According to beauty cosmetic industry, Kim HyunJoong recently signed an exclusive contract with The Face Shop. The Face Shop mainly uses the cream of the crop Hallyu stars as their models. They have used big Hallyu stars such as Bae YongJoon, Kwon SangWoo, Jeon JiHyun, Go SoYoung, etc. Because of that, there is a lot of attention in the beauty cosmetic industry on Kim HyunJoong’s contract this time.

The Face Shop is a major low-mid priced cosmetic brand which recorded sales of 257.1 billion won last year, what is even more eye-catching is that their export business to Asia regions. With this contract, it is analyzed that Kim HyunJoong will confirm his position in Asia.

Because this CF contract is the first modeling/endorsement contract for Kim HyunJoong after his move to Bae YongJoon’s company Key East, it has gained attention. After it was known that Kim HyunJoong signed a 1 year exclusive contract for over 500 million won, a top-A-grade contract, all eyes and ears in the CF industry are on Kim HyunJoong. Kim HyunJoong will start his endorsement in Autumn-Winter, and will be making official announcement on his modeling/endorsement contract next month.

With Kim HyunJoong signing contract with The Face Shop, many are curious if Bae YongJoon will be his partner in the CF. Even though Bae YongJoon’s endorsement contract has ended, depending on whether if there is a re-contract, he might be appearing in the CF with Kim HyunJoong.

Kim HyunJoong is currently in the midst of filming for MBC drama ‘Mischievous Kiss’.

Mischievous Kiss Press Release Photos

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The released stills were of Kim Hyun Joong and Jung So Min.

According to the production Group Eight, Kim Hyun Joong (who will be playing Baek Seung Jo) and Jung So Min (Oh Hani) held their first filming on the 24th at a residential area in SungBokDong, Seoul.

They were acting in a scene where they are bickering at one another on their way to school. These photos have been revealed to the public on the 26th.

Group Eight also revealed:

“When it came time for these two to commence filming, the staff erupted into applause and congratulated them on their first official filming”

“Kim Hyun Joong and Jung So Min responded with warm and bright smiles”

Group Eight continued:

“Shortly after Seung Jo and Hani started living together, we captured scenes of them two bickering at each other while on their way to school”

“Seung Jo holds a cold appearance and reminds Hani to pretend as if she doesn’t know him while at school. On the other hand, Hani is grumbling and complaining towards Seung Jo. This is just the start of their upcoming sweet romance”

Upon starting filming activities, Kim Hyun Joong shared his determination:

“The first filming started today, and upon hearing the cue sign from the director, I then realized that the filming has officially started”

“Aside from Boy’s Over Flower’s Yoon Ji Hoo, I have been reborn as Playful Kiss’ Baek Seung Jo. I will try my best to make this the best drama”

Jung So Min also shared:

“The director always watches over and leads me well, and I’ve begun to realize that he concentrates a lot on the actors and actresses”

“Instead of showcasing perfect acting since I’m only a rookie, I will try to display my natural and pure sides”

The drama will debut on September 1st through MBC.

[Info+Photo] SS501 Kyu Jong/Jung Min/Hyung Jun mini drama “Super Star” official photos

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Episode 8 ~ Jung Min “Meet”

Episode 6 ~ Kyu Jong “Never ending Love”

Episode 4 ~ Hyung Jun “Black City”

07/26 [news] Kim HyunJoong, Jung SoMin ‘Mischievous Kiss’ First Filming Photos Released

07/26 [news] Kim HyunJoong, Jung SoMin ‘Mischievous Kiss’ First Filming Photos Released

Credits : http://news.nate.com/view/20100726n10316 + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

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Photos of the first filming for MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday mini series ‘Mischievous Kiss’ by Kim HyunJoong and Jung SoMin have been released.

According to production team Group Eight, Kim HyunJoong acts as Baek SeungJo and Jung SoMin acts as Oh HaNi in ‘Mischievous Kiss’, started their very first filming on 24-Jul at a residential area in SungBok-dong, Seoul. In this filming, scenes of both of them bickering while on their way to school are being recorded. Group Eight released this set of photos to the public on 26-Jul.

Group Eight said “Kim HyunJoong and Jung SoMin who have worked together in practicing with their scripts earlier on, when they got into the filming site, the staffs applause to congratulate both of them for the commencement of the real filming. Kim HyunJoong and Jung SoMin responded with bright smiles.”

In addition, they added “That day’s filming is about SeungJo and HaNi, who started to cohabit by chance, was squabbling on their way to school. We also captured SeungJo’s cold unfriendly looks where he told her to pretend that they don’t know each other in school, and HaNi’s sullen looks when she grumbles about SeungJo, this is also known as the start of their sweet romance in the future.”

Kim HyunJoong expressed his determination about this drama with the start of the filming.

Kim HyunJoong said “Today is the first filming, upon hearing the cue sign from the director, then only did I have the actual feeling that the filming has really started.” He also emphasized “Today I have been reborn again, not as Boys Over Flower’s Yoon JiHoo but as Mischievous Kiss’s Baek SeungJo, with the excitement and sense of responsibility, I will make this the best drama.”

Jung SoMin revealed “I am someone who looks into the eyes of others when I am talking, the Director always looked into my eyes and gave me guidance, I can really feel his focus towards the actors/actress. Instead of perfect acting skills since I am still a rookie, I will show a non-stereotyped and innocent side of me.”

‘Mischievous Kiss’ will start broadcast on 9-Sep.

[vid]Kim Hyun Joong Filming,Arriving and Leaving @ Mischievous Kiss shooting[vid]

credit:lovetop7 @ YT
Leaving and arriving


Credit:leenongkan1 @ YT
Filming

Hyun Joong Mischievous Kiss Shooting

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Kim Hyun Joong as Baek Seung Jo

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Hyun Joong arriving at the shooting site of Mischievous Kiss

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0725 Update from Royal Ave @ t.sina.com

Hi im kimgamsa korea is to hot [抓狂] now im do working hard to make china site ! and i think many many event to how to happy triple-s & lapincarrot ~ bonus !! 박대표 사진 이쁘죠 ? ^^


Below is translation by Ode posted on her blog.Thanks!

Hi im kimgamsa korea is to hot [going crazy] now im do working hard to make china site ! and i think many many event to how to happy triple-s & lapincarrot ~ bonus !!
park daepyo's photo is pretty right ?^^
credit:imMissChievous @ YT

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Young Saeng Had a Lasik Treatment too

A post on SS601.com by 허찹쌀


허찹쌀also left the message of the blogger and the link but i couldn't open it. This is the message on the blog of the one who I think got the signature photo.

출처:오세오안과 블로그 (http://blog.naver.com/thewig/)
작성글:2010/07/24 21:39

그룹 SS501의 멤버인 매력만점 허영생이 오세오안과에 내원했습니다.
같은 멤버인 규종이의 라식수술 결과를 지켜보면서 많은 힘이 되어준 허영생~
멋진 남자 두 사람때문에 강남오세오안과 일대가 난리가 났었다는 후문^^
강남오세오안과에 방문하신 허영생님~
항상 행복하세요~

Hyun Joong Filming For 'Mischievous Kiss"

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Park Jung Min 'Please call me Park CEO'

[2010/07/22] Idol Fashion Evolution: SS501 Park Jung Min "Please call me Park CEO"
courtesy of WWloveHJL3 YT


English Translation:

Sohu: First of all, please say hello to all Sohu’s online friends!

JM: (In Chinese) Hello everybody, I’m Park Jung Min, Sohu’s friends ~ (waving) Hello!

Sohu: We are now in the Royal Avenue offline shop doing the interview, can you tell us something about the shop?

JM: Royal Avenue is a shopping site of my own establishment and operated which is focus on the user for women’s fashion.

Sohu: How is your self-confidence in fashion career? What do you think is Royal Avenue largest competitive point?

JM: Other (South Korea) artist to do this kind of shopping site, mostly with the joint operation, artist’s own role primarily only appeared as a model. But I am fully involved in the planning of the entire business operations. I think this is the major difference between mine (the site) and others. And I amvery fortunate to have a group of like-minded friends to start with me. We are now creating our own brand, called the Lapin Carrot. I think when you all see our design should be very interested, and very fond of it.

Sohu: And we also heard that you are preparing to enter the China market. Fans also like to know when will the Chinese version of website finally online?

JM: yes, coming soon! Will soon be opened, ha ha ha ha! (lowering the head when laughs)

Sohu: I heard there is will be a special slogan for the Chinese version website?

JM: Our Chinese version website’s slogan is: “What Chinese women want?”, is also in line with China girls’ preferences. Of course, in website design and operation, will also not be the same as South Korea. Chinese friends, hope you can look forward to!

Sohu: Among those did you consider the aesthetic difference between the Chinese girls and Korean girls?

JM: We now have Chinese employees joined us.! haha! And also, by last year’s Asian tour, I also went to many countries and regions in Asia. I found the style and features that girls liked are not the same throughout. Therefore, I will discuss together with the whole team, to find the most suitable style for each region.

Sohu: In addition to China, will there be other markets that you want to enter ?

JM: For the visited area so far through the activities as a singer will probably start (Online Shop) business. Now there are many overseas fans left messages in the Korean sites. So we want to have foreign language versions of the website for them to understand. I will try to work hard for your satisfaction for each overseas fans.

Sohu: You recently opened a mini-blog in Sohu. There are many fans have suspected that someone else created as a bogus. Now let you confirmed it yourself!

JM: I don’t know there is this kind of rumor between fans. Sohu’s mini-blgo is really set up together by me and the staff of the company. I am still learning with taff together, and slowly updating, ha ha!

Sohu: Because you want to write mini-blog in Chinese so now is learning hard of Chinese, right ? any improvement?

JM: Right. Now need to progress more quickly. ha ha ha ha! Now, I also have Chinese friends beside me. Even though they can’t be my teacher everyday, learn slowly in daily conversation should be helpful. However, I think I still should hire a professional teacher (switch into Chinese suddenly) learn Chinese (Nod)

Sohu: so could you show us your recent result of the learning?

JM: Ah! how to say the one I’ve just learned about embarrassed moment ? (Staffs: Shame!) Right, Shame.

Sohu: Royal Avenue and us have made a little surprise for the Chinese fans. Jung Min could you please introduce for us?

JM: Is the latest surprise! We have prepared a little Royal Avenue’s bag for people who visited our Sohu mini-blog. This is limited edition when our online shop first opened. I will sign in the back of the bag, given to lucky friends.

Sohu: Now, we are all most concerned about your current situation. Not long ago, your shooting photographs on the streets in Seoul has been exposed. Can you disclose a little about the shooting?

JM: I don’t know also.. ha ha ha ha! Actually… That is a mini-series! Other (SS501′s) members have also filmed, so I shot it this time. The Drama is called “meet”. It is a short drama with female lead Kong Hyun Joo and Kim Jung Wook also filming with me. I will be a policeman in the drama. (Pause) a policeman who doesn’t look like policeman.

Sohu: During the group activites, all members are having solo songs. All people like to hear you sing ballad songs. Do you think of releaseing a ballads album?

JM: Although the next work plan has no definite arrangement, I think the possibility of individual activities is larger. Since my original work is a singer, of course, activities will hope to be in the form of album releasing. Also, I want to be an actor in a very long time, so will definitely continue to challenge acting. There are many plans in the next step, now is still in developing. If you give me encouragement and support, I will do better.(Chinese) work hard!

Sohu: you said that you have no idol in previous interview. So do you think about your future? What will Jung Min be like in 10 years?

JM: 10 years after… I am 35 years old.? Oh.. no, 34. Is a handsome 34-year-old uncle! Of course I will continue singing, acting, running my own business, a successful 30th generation! And, the chances for everyone to become the one they are looking forward … not being necessarily… but I have good potential.

Sohu: So finally, please says a few words to all Chinese fans!!

JM: Hello. I am SS501 Park Jung Min. Hope everyone will continue to support SS501 member Park Jung Min in the future. Also like the Park Jung Min who work hard to become business. Come to my mini-blog more often! Lets’ be friends! Understand? bye bye~ Thank you! I will work hard to learn Chinese!

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Look over here: method to get CEO Park special gift !

Jung Min specially prepared three autographed gifts for China fans.

Period: from now on until the Jul. 26 12:00pm is deadline

Activity method: Tell Jung Min one Chinese sentence you want to teach him through Royal Avenue sohu mini blog (@royalavenue)

The selected winners will be released through Park Jung Min Chinese mini-blog (http://royalavenue.t.sohu.com).

Credit: http://korea.sohu.com/20100722/n273665653.shtml
English translation: SS501fighting.wordpress.com

Samsung Card activity of Hyun Joong

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Jung Min and Lapin^^

Thanks to hl2412 for tweeting + Sohu.com.