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August 29, 2013
[News] One stop for Yuchun's 'Sea Fog' News!
130828: The Big Screen Swallowing Idols
From ticket power to acting skills… aren’t they known for these?
The Chungmuro focus on T.O.P ‘Tazza 2′, Park Yuchun ‘Sea Fog’ and others latching onto protagonist roles.
▲ The birth of a star on the big screen? Park Yuchun, T.O.P
JYJ’s Park Yuchun and Big Bang’s T.O.P are each expected to become the protagonist of ‘Sea Fog’ (director Shim Shun-boㆍproducing ‘Sea Fog’) and ‘Tazza 2′ (Sidus F&H production), respectively. ‘Sea Fog’ is one of Theater Yeonwoo Company’s original stage play by the same title, director Bong Joon-ho will participate in producing the film.
The focus for the two films was all on Song Joong-ki and Kim Soo-hyun as possible popular protagonists. But there are greater expectations [for the two films] now because of Park Yuchun and T.O.P. Park Yuchun received [acting] verification with ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, ‘Rooftop Prince’ and many other drama opportunities. T.O.P has experiences on the big screen with ’71: Into the Fire’, ‘Alumni’ and etc. The focus is on the two idol stars latching onto becoming these idols of the Chungmuro’s replacement generation or not when news circulate and come out.
Source: Hankooki via Nate
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
130828: Director Bong Joon-ho “‘Sea Fog’ Director Shim Sung-bo personally chose Park Yuchun”
Director Bong Joon-ho talks about the level of satisfaction for JYJ member Park Yuchun.
On the 27th in the afternoon during ‘Snowpiercer’ Media Day held in a restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, Bong Joon-ho was asked the question made about confirming the appearance of Park Yuchun in the movie ‘Sea Fog’(Director Shim Shun-bo).
He said, “Casting is completely up to the director. Director Shim Sung-bo is very fond of Park Yuchun. Having seen all of the dramas Park Yuchun has appeared in, he is different from others. A friend who has worked really hard”, not sparing praises for Park Yuchun on the role of sailor Dong-shik opposite of Kim Yoon-seok.
Park Yuchun –recognized for appearing and acting in KBS2 drama ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, SBS drama ‘Rooftop Prince’, MBC drama ‘Missing You’, and etc– is going to debut on the big screen through`Sea Fog`.
Furthermore Bong Joon-ho said “‘Sea Fog’ is really a good production”, revealing “[it] is scheduled to start shooting at the end of next month”.
Source: Wow TV
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
130828: Director Bong Jun Ho “Highly anticipating…Park Yoo Chun’s casting in Seafog”
The casting of JYJ member Park Yoo Chun in upcoming movie ‘Seafog’ (production by Director Bong Jun Ho) is one strongly recommended by Director Shim Song Bo.
On the afternoon of 27 Aug, Director Bong Jun Ho said when he met with the interview team at a Seoul Gangnam restaurant, “Right from the beginning, Director Shim Song Bo wanted Park Yoo Chun to appear in ‘Seafog’”.
‘Seafog’ is a movie project edited from a stage play of the same name. Director Bong Jun Ho steps up as the producer, and Director Shim Song Bo, who was involved in the scriptwriting of ‘Memories of a Murderer’ together with him, will be the director.
Kim Yoon Suk to act as the captain, Park Yoo Chun to appear as a sailor, an opposing role to Kim Yoon Suk.
Park Yoo Chun achieved great recognition in TV dramas such as ‘Sung Kyun Kwan Scandal’ of KBS 2TV and ‘Rooftop Prince’ of SBS. However, this is his first appearance in a movie so a lot of attention is garnered.
Director Bong Jun Ho said, “Park Yoo Chun seems to have a face that can portray many things” and that, “Director Shim Song Bo is very concerned about Park Yoo Chun right from the beginning”. “I look forward to producing a good project with Director Shim Song Bo” he added.
On the other hand, ‘Seafog’ will go into shooting in the second half of this year and screen as planned in the first half of next year.
Source: Star News via Nate
Translated by: @chloe6002 in JYJ3
From ticket power to acting skills… aren’t they known for these?
The Chungmuro focus on T.O.P ‘Tazza 2′, Park Yuchun ‘Sea Fog’ and others latching onto protagonist roles.
▲ The birth of a star on the big screen? Park Yuchun, T.O.P
JYJ’s Park Yuchun and Big Bang’s T.O.P are each expected to become the protagonist of ‘Sea Fog’ (director Shim Shun-boㆍproducing ‘Sea Fog’) and ‘Tazza 2′ (Sidus F&H production), respectively. ‘Sea Fog’ is one of Theater Yeonwoo Company’s original stage play by the same title, director Bong Joon-ho will participate in producing the film.
The focus for the two films was all on Song Joong-ki and Kim Soo-hyun as possible popular protagonists. But there are greater expectations [for the two films] now because of Park Yuchun and T.O.P. Park Yuchun received [acting] verification with ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, ‘Rooftop Prince’ and many other drama opportunities. T.O.P has experiences on the big screen with ’71: Into the Fire’, ‘Alumni’ and etc. The focus is on the two idol stars latching onto becoming these idols of the Chungmuro’s replacement generation or not when news circulate and come out.
Source: Hankooki via Nate
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
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130828: Director Bong Joon-ho “‘Sea Fog’ Director Shim Sung-bo personally chose Park Yuchun”
Director Bong Joon-ho talks about the level of satisfaction for JYJ member Park Yuchun.
On the 27th in the afternoon during ‘Snowpiercer’ Media Day held in a restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, Bong Joon-ho was asked the question made about confirming the appearance of Park Yuchun in the movie ‘Sea Fog’(Director Shim Shun-bo).
He said, “Casting is completely up to the director. Director Shim Sung-bo is very fond of Park Yuchun. Having seen all of the dramas Park Yuchun has appeared in, he is different from others. A friend who has worked really hard”, not sparing praises for Park Yuchun on the role of sailor Dong-shik opposite of Kim Yoon-seok.
Park Yuchun –recognized for appearing and acting in KBS2 drama ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, SBS drama ‘Rooftop Prince’, MBC drama ‘Missing You’, and etc– is going to debut on the big screen through`Sea Fog`.
Furthermore Bong Joon-ho said “‘Sea Fog’ is really a good production”, revealing “[it] is scheduled to start shooting at the end of next month”.
Source: Wow TV
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
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On the afternoon of 27 Aug, Director Bong Jun Ho said when he met with the interview team at a Seoul Gangnam restaurant, “Right from the beginning, Director Shim Song Bo wanted Park Yoo Chun to appear in ‘Seafog’”.
‘Seafog’ is a movie project edited from a stage play of the same name. Director Bong Jun Ho steps up as the producer, and Director Shim Song Bo, who was involved in the scriptwriting of ‘Memories of a Murderer’ together with him, will be the director.
Kim Yoon Suk to act as the captain, Park Yoo Chun to appear as a sailor, an opposing role to Kim Yoon Suk.
Park Yoo Chun achieved great recognition in TV dramas such as ‘Sung Kyun Kwan Scandal’ of KBS 2TV and ‘Rooftop Prince’ of SBS. However, this is his first appearance in a movie so a lot of attention is garnered.
Director Bong Jun Ho said, “Park Yoo Chun seems to have a face that can portray many things” and that, “Director Shim Song Bo is very concerned about Park Yoo Chun right from the beginning”. “I look forward to producing a good project with Director Shim Song Bo” he added.
On the other hand, ‘Seafog’ will go into shooting in the second half of this year and screen as planned in the first half of next year.
Source: Star News via Nate
Translated by: @chloe6002 in JYJ3
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JYJ′s Kim Jae Joong Talks about Winning at the ′Seoul Drama Awards′
Kim Jae Joong will be winning the Hallyu Drama OST Award at the Seoul Drama Awards, and he′s thoroughly happy about it.
The singer will be receiving the award for his MBC Dr. Jin OST piece titled Living Like a Dream.
The song, with lyrics penned by the singer himself, had topped Melon′s OST chart as soon as it was released online.
In Dr. Jin, Kim Jae Joong acted as Kim Kyung Tak, the son of a concubine who suffered from his status.
An official commented, "Kim Jae Joong′s vocals and emotions gave birth to a song that fits Dr. Jinperfectly. He participated in writing the lyrics for the song, letting his musical talent shine forth, and the song played a great role in conveying the sad emotions of the story with more depth."
Kim Jae Joong told enews through his agency C-JeS Entertainment on August 27, "I was able to express my emotions while singing and writing the lyrics because I knew how the characters felt as a member of the cast. I want to thank everyone for loving not only the drama, but also its OST."
Source: Mwave
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The singer will be receiving the award for his MBC Dr. Jin OST piece titled Living Like a Dream.
The song, with lyrics penned by the singer himself, had topped Melon′s OST chart as soon as it was released online.
In Dr. Jin, Kim Jae Joong acted as Kim Kyung Tak, the son of a concubine who suffered from his status.
An official commented, "Kim Jae Joong′s vocals and emotions gave birth to a song that fits Dr. Jinperfectly. He participated in writing the lyrics for the song, letting his musical talent shine forth, and the song played a great role in conveying the sad emotions of the story with more depth."
Kim Jae Joong told enews through his agency C-JeS Entertainment on August 27, "I was able to express my emotions while singing and writing the lyrics because I knew how the characters felt as a member of the cast. I want to thank everyone for loving not only the drama, but also its OST."
Source: Mwave
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May 16, 2013
[Lyrics/English translation] Junsu's OST "Foolish Heart"
This is enough, this heart-breaking feeling and sad tears
It always hurt, from the moment you first came to me
I know even when you don't tell
That I don't live in your heart even for a second
I know that loving you will only hurt me more
What can I do about these unstoppable sad tears
Dear my love I can't have, you wouldn't know
That my love hides quietly all day
I want to see you light-heartedly with a smile
But because I love you so much and cherish you so much
a foolish heart I am, not daring to get closer to you
Do you love someone else
Do I not live in your heart for even a second
I know that loving you will only make me crazier
My foolish longing looks for you
Dear my love I can't have, you won't know
That my love hides quietly all day
I want to see you light-heartedly with a smile
But because I love you so much and cherish you so much
I don't dare to get closer
I have no tears now, but just a vacant heart
It feels like it was rather less sad when I shed tears
Because I'm afraid I might not see you again, and separate from you
I can't say a word but just pound my chest
I love you I loved you
The words I never said to you
A foolish and silly heart, this is the love I have to love.
Translation Credit: Xiahpress
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It always hurt, from the moment you first came to me
I know even when you don't tell
That I don't live in your heart even for a second
I know that loving you will only hurt me more
What can I do about these unstoppable sad tears
Dear my love I can't have, you wouldn't know
That my love hides quietly all day
I want to see you light-heartedly with a smile
But because I love you so much and cherish you so much
a foolish heart I am, not daring to get closer to you
Do you love someone else
Do I not live in your heart for even a second
I know that loving you will only make me crazier
My foolish longing looks for you
Dear my love I can't have, you won't know
That my love hides quietly all day
I want to see you light-heartedly with a smile
But because I love you so much and cherish you so much
I don't dare to get closer
I have no tears now, but just a vacant heart
It feels like it was rather less sad when I shed tears
Because I'm afraid I might not see you again, and separate from you
I can't say a word but just pound my chest
I love you I loved you
The words I never said to you
A foolish and silly heart, this is the love I have to love.
Translation Credit: Xiahpress
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May 15, 2013
[JYJ Line] Junsu's OST Foolish Heart
[Official] Kim Junsu’s (XIA), Mandate of Heaven (Fugitive of Joseon) OST ‘Foolish Heart’ has been released!
<One whom I can’t have~~! You would never know~!!> Lets listen together^^
Please support Junsu's OST by clicking on the websites!
Credit: HC
Source: JYJ Line
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May 14, 2013
130513: ‘Monstar’ Yong Jun Hyung, “Director says I have many similarities with Park Yoochun”
Ever since he was cast in a new drama by, Kim Won Suk PD, who previously directed ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, Yong Jun Hyung has also been compared to Park Yoochun.
“I feel pressured by stories about Park Yoochun. Though I don’t know whether or not fans would dislike [it], director-nim says there are many similarities with Park Yoochun,” answered Yong Jun Hyung.
Source: Joy News 24
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Regarding his acting debut in ‘Monstar’, Yong Jun Hyung said, “I’ve dreamt of becoming a stage actor since high school, but I think I have to do a good job in acting in ‘Monstar’,” and “director-nim also gave me compliment, saying I resemble Park Yoochun.”
‘Monstar’ is the latest work by Kim Won Suk PD; his last production was KBS2 ‘Sunkyunkwan Scandal’ in 2010, in which Kim PD witnessed Park Yoochun’s debut as an actor. However, concerning whether or not he feels burdened by having some resemblance with Park Yoochun, Yong Jun Hyung said, “he didn’t say it was a similarity in appearance, but rather similarities in the aspect of drama filming.”
Source: Sports Seoul
Why Park Yoo Chun Won A Third Popularity Award
For someone who started out as an idol singer, Park Yoo Chun has quickly become a respected actor. He recently won his third popularity award at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards. He is the first actor to win the award three years in a row and he can add it to his collection of trophies from all three major Korean television channels.
This year's Baeksang Popularity Award was given for his role in "Missing You," which received a 54.3 percent approval rating. The JYJ singer won the first time for playing in "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and then again last year for his role in "Miss Ripley."
"I'm thankful for receiving this great award and I will happily act to receive it again next year," said Park, who is considering new roles.
An official at the awards ceremony credited the win to Park's acting skills and his willingness to challenge himself, saying, "We believe the way he matures with every new piece appeals to his viewers."
As an actor, Park is not afraid to take risks and change his image. He jumped straight into acting with a historical drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," in which he played a Joseon era scholar. He earned praise for his comic role of the time-traveling prince in "Rooftop Prince," then won an award playing Song Yoo Hyun, a man disappointed in love in "Miss Ripley." But his most challenging role so far was the detective Han Jung Woo in "Missing You."
While filming "Missing You," his co-star, veteran actress Song Ok Sook, said she was surprised he took the part, as it was so different from his previous roles.
"It is a huge risk for an actor to change his image," said Park. "Even if the acting is good, the audience might find the new image unacceptable. But at that time I just wanted others to see a different side of me. I didn't think about it too much."
Part of Park's popularity might also be due to the fact that his likable personality shines through whatever role he plays. There's something kind and gentle about him that fellow actors notice while working together and viewers can relate to.
"His presence is very different," said Yoon Eun Hye, who worked with him in "Missing You." "He's considerate of other people and puts others' needs before his own. Even on set, he's cheerful and constantly sets the mood."
That must have been hard in such a heartbreaking melodrama. But Park says he tends to be pretty upbeat.
"I am actually a very cheerful person," said Park. "Especially when the weather is good, I am even more cheerful. On a beautiful sunny day, riding in my car, I am quite blissful."
And winning three popularity awards can't help but improve his mood even further.
Source: KdramaStars
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May 10, 2013
′Rooftop Prince′ Makes It Into Mainstream Japanese Television
Rooftop Prince, starring Park Yoo Chun and Han Ji Min, will be airing in a mainstream channel in Japan.
According to the webpage of channel TBS, Rooftop Prince will air every weekday from June 3 through its Hallyu Select program.
It added, “Rooftop Prince is a drama that garnered support from fans from as much as 36 countries around the world, as they tuned in live to the drama when it aired in Korea. Park Yoo Chun even came to decorate the covers of magazines before Rooftop Prince was to air in Japan. He will come to steal viewers′ hearts with his witty acting and his perfect role.”
Rooftop Prince already aired through KNTV in July 2012, and also went on to air on WOWOW channel after it enjoyed immense popularity. Its DVD has been popular in sales.
A local official said, “After JYJ′s legal issues came to a conclusion and it successfully performed at the Tokyo Dome, the group has become even more popular.”
Rooftop Prince is about how Joseon′s Crown Prince Lee Gak (Park Yoo Chun) goes 300 years into the future to fall in love with Park Ha (Han Ji Min).
Source: enewsworld
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JYJ′s Park Yoo Chun Wins the Popularity Award at the ′Paeksang Arts Awards′ for Three Years in a Row
JYJ′s Park Yoo Chun again won a Popularity Award at the Paeksang Arts Awards.
At the 49th Paeksang Arts Awards held on May 9, Park Yoo Chun won the Popularity Award in the TV division for his feats in the MBC drama I Miss You. He had taken over 54.2 percent of the votes.
The singer-turned-actor previously won the Rookie Award and Popularity Award at the 47th Paeksang Arts Awards with his first drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal. The next year he won the award with Miss RIpley, making this year the third year he′s managed to win the same award.
He is the first star to win the Popularity Award for three years in a row.
Park Yoo Chun said in his acceptance speech, “Thank you. I′m so thankful that I′ve been receiving this great award every year, and I′ll continue to act happily so that I will win it again next year.”
An official said, “Park Yoo Chun was recognized by officials for his acting skills since his drama debut in 2010, and every year he′s managed to sweep up popularity awards in various ceremonies. We believe the way his character matures with every new piece appealed to his viewers.”
Park Yoo Chun is currently considering his next piece to follow I Miss You.
Source: enewsworld
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May 9, 2013
JYJ LINE: Congratulations Yuchun!
Translation:
[Official] For the Baeksang Arts Awards TV Division, He’s the first to receive the Popularity Award for ‘3 consecutive years’ !!!
This is a significant day to gain such a shining record / title ^^
A shot while preparing for the red carpet!
[Official] For today’s popularity award, portions of the interview and sentiments may not be clearly distinguished and so the heartfelt gratitude may not be accurately conveyed, but can you all feel Park Yuchun’s sincerity?^^
“Even after this, I will work hard to stand here again and enjoy acting” is the sentiment expressed. To those that celebrate with him, there seems to be no joy greater than this feeling.^^ (T/N: To those that celebrate with him, this feeling is more than sufficient to have joy).
[Sticker]
Credit: HC
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Alternate:
[Official] He’s the first person who got the popular awards of TV parts at Paeksang Arts Awards for 3 years in a row!!!
It is a meaningful day that he got the glorious title^^
Took a picture while he was preparing for Red Carpet!
[Official] Because the parts of interview and speaking feelings were not distinct, he couldn’t express his thankful mind well to many people including many fans.. but did all of you already feel his real feeling?^^
“I’ll try to work harder and happily to receive this award again next year!” is the feeling after he got the award.
To people who celebrate his awards, it was already enough to make them happy.^^
Credit: theyoungestmin
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JYJ′s Kim Junsu to Release OST Song for ′Heaven′s Will′
JYJ Kim Junsu′s voice made it into the recent episode of Heaven′s Will on May 8, heightening expectations for the OST piece to come.
On May 9, a rep from the singer′s agency, C-JeS Entertainment, told enews, “Kim Junsu participated in the OST for Heaven′s Will. The song will be released through online charts on May 15. It was originally to be revealed in the seventh episode, which is to air on the day the piece is set to be released, but it aired earlier than planned as Won (Lee Dong Wook) and Da In (Song Ji Hyo) entered their love line.”
As soon as the song aired through the drama, keywords related to the song took over search charts across various portal sites.
The rep added, “He expressed the sad love story with his deep emotions, living up to his fame as the king of vocals. We believe the song will help viewers become more immersed in the story of the main characters and spill tears, and so we expect it to be a help to the drama. We′re especially expecting a lot because the drama managed to top viewership rating charts.”
Kim Junsu said about the drama, “I′ve been watching Heaven′s Will as a fan. I hope viewers will be able to understand the sadness of the characters. I tried to express the sad lyrics through my voice.”
Photo credit: C-JeS Entertainment
Source: enewsworld
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JYJ LINE: Junsu to participate in OST + Ji Hyo Noona
Translation:
Hi everyone/folks~! Good morning~~^^
Are you surprised?
I’m surprised too …ㅋㅋㅋ
[Sticker]
Today’s Cheonmyeong (T/N: Korean name for drama) !!!! Please watch it/Please stay tuned!!!!! And please look forward to next week’s release^^
Since Jihyo Noona always likes our OST’s, I’m pleased to sing for Noona’s drama this time. Jihyo Noona has been working hard continuously, from shooting in the mountains to going all around the country!!!!!!!!!! Fighting! Noona is the best actress!!!!!!
Up to now this has been Junsu ^^
[Sticker]
[Official] The OST ‘Foolish Heart’ of drama, “Heaven’s Will” (“Fugitive of Joseon”) will be released on the 15th at noon ^^
For the OST’s release, here is a commemorative photo-!!
[Photo: Junsu’s Selca]
Credit: HC
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[Official] Here is the released photo that everyone wanted to see of the famous siblings with their laid back and cool personalities
Its an authentication shot taken at the end of last year^^
Source: JYJ LINE
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JYJ’s Junsu sings for Song Ji Hyo’s starring drama ‘Mandate of Heaven’ (Fugitive of Joseon)
JYJ‘s Junsu has lent his heavenly voice for KBS 2TV‘s ‘Mandate of Heaven‘!
His fellow agency member Song Ji Hyo is the female lead in the drama, and a snippet of the song was previewed through the latest airing of the episode.
There’s no information about his song yet, – not even the title, or when it will be fully released. But it will be the theme song of the love line between Lee Dong Wook and Song Ji Hyo’s characters.
A representative said, “Junsu’s voice is perfect for emphasizing the two main characters’ desperate love. We expect a great synergy effect between the drama and Junsu’s voice.”
Source: Allkpop
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May 2, 2013
130501: Yoochun fever is not yet over; ‘Missing You’ rates high in the Philippines
With the success of Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Rooftop Prince, Park Yoochun has managed to carve a niche for himself in the hearts of Filipino viewers.
Recently, the former TVXQ band member, who has made the successful transition from Kpop Idol to one of Korea’s serious actors, is cementing his street cred with his latest drama, Missing You.
In this heavy drama about two young lovers separated by tragedy and reunited after more than a decade, Yoochun is teamed up with equally popular actress and endorsement model, Yoon Eun Hye (Goong, Coffee Prince, and My Fair Lady).
In Missing You, Yoochun and Eun Hye play the role of Julius Han and Joy Lee, respectively. Julius is the son of a wealthy businessman while Joy is the daughter of a man executed for murder. Because of her father, Joy is an outcast in school. Julius befriends Joy and takes it upon himself to defend her from the school’s bullies. They eventually fall in love and promise to never leave each other no matter what.
But one day, Julius is kidnapped by his father’s rivals in business. Keeping true to her promise, Joy tries to intervene and save Julius from his abductors only to be kidnapped as well. The young boy manages to escape but leaves Joy behind. Returning to the warehouse after being rescued by his father’s henchmen, Julius finds Joy gone. A manhunt for the missing girl proves fruitless, leading police to conclude that Joy is dead. But Julius is not convinced and makes it his life mission to look for his missing girlfriend, even after he gets thrown out of his house by his father.
Fourteen years later, a grown up Julius is now a homicide detective. He is still on a quest to find Joy, believing that she is still alive.
Meanwhile, Joy, who was rescued and brought to France by the people who had Julius abducted, returns to Seoul as Zoe, an upcoming fashion designer who has a bright personality and a future ahead of her. Little do people know that she has secrets and a dark past.
Julius and Joy cross paths again with Julius hellbent on proving that Zoe is Joy, the girl he loved, and the person he has been looking for, and Zoe just as determined to keep the truth from him.
Aired from Monday to Friday at ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, Missing You is another drama to watch out for.
Hallyu star
Before he became an actor, Yoochun was a member of TVXQ, one of the first groups in South Korea that started the Hallyu wave. When three of the members, including Yoochun, left the group in 2009, they formed another group with the name JYJ.
Despite the members’ lawsuit against their former talent agency which kept them from promoting in music shows in South Korea and Japan, JYJ still managed to be one of the popular Kpop groups in the world. They even collaborated with Kanye West for their first English album ‘The Beginning” and staged sold-out concerts in South America, a first for a Korean group.
Yoochun also plays the piano and composes songs for JYJ. He wrote the song “I Love You” which was included in “The Beginning” and “Get Out” with his band mate Jaejoong. The song was the carrier single of their second album “In Heaven.”
Award-winning actor
Yoochun started acting when he was still in TVXQ for their Banjun Dramas and little cameos they did for some shows. What set him off as an established actor was when he won numerous recognitions in 2010 such as Best New Actor, Netizens Awards, Most Popular Male Actor, People’s Choice Award, and Outstanding Korean actor from respectable award giving bodies in South Korea for his role as Lee Sun-Joon in Sungkyunkwan Scandal.
For his portrayal of the role of Lee Gak in Rooftop Prince, Yoochun was awarded the Excellence Actor Award in the 2012 SBS Drama Awards. Recently, he won the Popularity Award and Excellence Drama Award for Missing You in the 2012 MBC Drama Awards held earlier this year.
Note: ‘Missing You’ is currently broadcasted in the Philippines by ABS-CBN, and is going strongly in primetime with 13.1% viewership ratings nationwide against ‘Queen In-Hyun’s Man’ (9.2%) and ‘Giant’ (2.5%).
News credit: Manila Standard Today
Info source: ABS-CBN PR
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Recently, the former TVXQ band member, who has made the successful transition from Kpop Idol to one of Korea’s serious actors, is cementing his street cred with his latest drama, Missing You.
In this heavy drama about two young lovers separated by tragedy and reunited after more than a decade, Yoochun is teamed up with equally popular actress and endorsement model, Yoon Eun Hye (Goong, Coffee Prince, and My Fair Lady).
In Missing You, Yoochun and Eun Hye play the role of Julius Han and Joy Lee, respectively. Julius is the son of a wealthy businessman while Joy is the daughter of a man executed for murder. Because of her father, Joy is an outcast in school. Julius befriends Joy and takes it upon himself to defend her from the school’s bullies. They eventually fall in love and promise to never leave each other no matter what.
But one day, Julius is kidnapped by his father’s rivals in business. Keeping true to her promise, Joy tries to intervene and save Julius from his abductors only to be kidnapped as well. The young boy manages to escape but leaves Joy behind. Returning to the warehouse after being rescued by his father’s henchmen, Julius finds Joy gone. A manhunt for the missing girl proves fruitless, leading police to conclude that Joy is dead. But Julius is not convinced and makes it his life mission to look for his missing girlfriend, even after he gets thrown out of his house by his father.
Fourteen years later, a grown up Julius is now a homicide detective. He is still on a quest to find Joy, believing that she is still alive.
Meanwhile, Joy, who was rescued and brought to France by the people who had Julius abducted, returns to Seoul as Zoe, an upcoming fashion designer who has a bright personality and a future ahead of her. Little do people know that she has secrets and a dark past.
Julius and Joy cross paths again with Julius hellbent on proving that Zoe is Joy, the girl he loved, and the person he has been looking for, and Zoe just as determined to keep the truth from him.
Aired from Monday to Friday at ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, Missing You is another drama to watch out for.
Hallyu star
Before he became an actor, Yoochun was a member of TVXQ, one of the first groups in South Korea that started the Hallyu wave. When three of the members, including Yoochun, left the group in 2009, they formed another group with the name JYJ.
Despite the members’ lawsuit against their former talent agency which kept them from promoting in music shows in South Korea and Japan, JYJ still managed to be one of the popular Kpop groups in the world. They even collaborated with Kanye West for their first English album ‘The Beginning” and staged sold-out concerts in South America, a first for a Korean group.
Yoochun also plays the piano and composes songs for JYJ. He wrote the song “I Love You” which was included in “The Beginning” and “Get Out” with his band mate Jaejoong. The song was the carrier single of their second album “In Heaven.”
Award-winning actor
Yoochun started acting when he was still in TVXQ for their Banjun Dramas and little cameos they did for some shows. What set him off as an established actor was when he won numerous recognitions in 2010 such as Best New Actor, Netizens Awards, Most Popular Male Actor, People’s Choice Award, and Outstanding Korean actor from respectable award giving bodies in South Korea for his role as Lee Sun-Joon in Sungkyunkwan Scandal.
For his portrayal of the role of Lee Gak in Rooftop Prince, Yoochun was awarded the Excellence Actor Award in the 2012 SBS Drama Awards. Recently, he won the Popularity Award and Excellence Drama Award for Missing You in the 2012 MBC Drama Awards held earlier this year.
Note: ‘Missing You’ is currently broadcasted in the Philippines by ABS-CBN, and is going strongly in primetime with 13.1% viewership ratings nationwide against ‘Queen In-Hyun’s Man’ (9.2%) and ‘Giant’ (2.5%).
News credit: Manila Standard Today
Info source: ABS-CBN PR
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Ultimate K-pop Survival Guide: JYJ
K-pop is an extremely competitive genre, a small country with a population of merely 50 million people produces new artists literally almost every day. The industry is like a ruthless stepmother: once you make a serious mistake, it might cost you your career and more. Career ups and downs are normal in an artist’s life but in K-pop, once you reached the lowest part, it is very difficult to climb up the mountain again. Ultimate K-pop Survival Guide will be a short series on artists who have managed to turn their failing career from point zero back again or who had gone through a lot of hardships and still managed to remain successful. Not only rookie artists but we, the audience, can also learn a lot from them.
Avoid them as if they were lepers
The first installment of the series is dedicated to perhaps the biggest survivors of the dark side of K-pop: JYJ. Everyone knows what they have been through, but it doesn’t hurt to summarize and focus on how they actually managed to cope with the situation.
For the uninitiated: Once there had been an idol band we can possibly call one of the greatest successes of K-pop ever: Dong Bang Shin Ki, or by their English abbreviation, TVXQ. The five-member boyband, consisting of Jaejoong, Yunho, Yoochun, Junsu and Changmin, was among the first successful wave of K-pop to set foot in Japan, and with blood and tears, they worked their way up the ladder, from performing to a mere handful of fans to filling the 50,000 seat Tokyo Dome in rows. Their fandom, Cassiopeia, was certified by the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest official fan club in the world. They reached unimaginable heights in Asia, thus their break-up was probably one of the biggest shocking events ever to shake the world of K-pop. Not because boybands are supposed to last forever, but because they were at the height of their careers and were known to be close to each other. When the news broke out that Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu started a lawsuit against their agency S.M. Entertainment, to nullify their 13-year contract, at first everyone hoped there could be a settlement but in October 2009 the Seoul court ruled in favour of JYJ, and as a result, the Fair Trade Commission started advocating the use of ‘model contracts’ to prevent agencies from having artists sign excessive deals.
Though the social impact of their lawsuit was huge, industry players were forced to rethink the ways they were treating their artists, and JYJ emerged as a moral winner, the real hardships were to begin just then. S.M. Entertainment appealed against the court decision and a three year desperate battle took off. Not long after JYJ announced the establishment of their new band, their initial supporter in Japan, Avex, suddenly had a change of heart, claiming sole rights to manage the band in Japan, dismissing claims that JYJ’s new management company, C-JeS Entertainment, had any rights to organize events for the band on Japanese grounds. They too, ended up in a long lawsuit, during which JYJ was denied any kind of rights to perform in Japan. At the same time, all doors in Korea closed as well. The industry suddenly started treating the three young men as if they had leprosy. In silent agreement, major broadcasting stations denied them appearances as musicians. Some were claiming that they did not wish to get entangled in court related issues.
“At the time, we had no one to speak for us, and we could do nothing but silently stand our ground” - Kim Jaejoong
C-JeS Entertainment thus had to build a different strategy to promote JYJ. With no possibilities to appear on televised music shows and variety programs, the usual promotion cycle was out of question. The possibility of failure also lingered in the air, with the artists preparing themselves for the worst: that they might not be able to stand on stage again.
The rules of survival for JYJ were as follows:
1. Keep silent. Despite the constant rumours, the extensive media coverage, part of the torn fandom accusing them of betrayal, former label mates openly criticising them for their decision, JYJ kept silent. As they expressed in their 1000 day anniversary magazine, they decided to work silently and not be shaken by accusations and rumours.
2. If you cannot enter through the door, climb through the window. As they were denied the chance to promote through television, JYJ had to look for other ways of reaching their audience. They started separate activities, Yoochun and Jaejoong became involved in television dramas and movies, gaining wide followings as actors. Junsu began to appear in musicals and in a mere three years’ time, he went from being looked at as a ‘box office bringing tool’ to a highly praised and critically acclaimed musical actor on his own right. When the nation’s main broadcasters were not willing to talk to them as musicians, ironically, they became the sweethearts of the government, appointed as goodwill ambassadors and promoters of national and international scale events like the 2014 Asian Games, and were among the few selected artists invited to perform at President Park Geun-hye’s inauguration. The latter marked their first televised performance in three years in their home country. When local record labels were unwilling to assist, they went to the US and started working with American producers, despite their lack of English skills.
3. No regrets, no complaints. In their 1000 day anniversary magazine, the band members expressed that despite all the hardships they did not regret their decision, not once. Having faith in your decisions is important for obtaining and maintaining the strength necessary to survive. They have also never complained of unfair treatment or the lack of opportunities because of the silent ban in Korea and Japan. They just did what they had to do: work hard and smile. I believe that having a positive attitude and being able to smile at their fans was an important factor in their success. Instead of giving in to striking waves of depression and self-pity, they rose above hard times by sticking together and supporting each other.
4. Don’t lose your trust. When unfortunate events happen, one can easily feel they are no longer able to trust other people. JYJ, too, had gone through this period. When Baek Chang-ju offered his help in 2009, they did not trust him, it took them months to open up and accept his helping hand. C-JeS Entertainment was established exclusively to steer JYJ’s boat through troubled waters and it went from a one person venture to a serious agency that employs over 40 people with sales amounting to 33 billion won (roughly 30 million USD) in only two years’ time.
JYJ’s legal fights have just recently ended, but their battle is far from being over yet. Broadcasting stations are still treading carefully. Despite all the unfortunate events that had befallen them (appearances denied, concerts cancelled last minute, accusations, rumors, some of their own fans turning their backs on the band), JYJ never once gave up.
Their album, In Heaven, sold over 350,000 copies, Junsu’s Tarantallegra was one of the most successful solo albums of 2012 despite lacking in promotion, both JYJ’s and Junsu’s solo world tours were completely sold out. Their Tokyo Dome comeback concert in April this year had attracted 210,000 people altogether.
Besides part of the Cassiopeia fandom still supporting them as much as they support the duo TVXQ, JYJ gained a firm and enthusiastic new fan base as well, through their group and individual activities. Jaejoong’s limited edition mini album became a huge success, Yoochun is virtually the most successful idol actor on the market and Junsu cemented his name as one of the best singers ever born in Korea. They are wealthier than most artists under their former agency, including their former band members Yunho and Changmin.
Were they lucky? I would not think so. Many of us would have given up such a grueling and frankly, seemingly hopeless battle against giant obstacles. What we can learn from JYJ is that you need to keep your faith, grind your teeth, work hard and believe in your own abilities. Only then will you be able to turn all unfortunate events into glistening success.
Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely of the writer and not of hellokpop as a whole.
Source: HelloKpop
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April 30, 2013
130426 OPPA Quick Come and Push Me Over ~ Male Stars that You Want to Get Pushed Over By
Birthdate: 4 June 1986
Age: 27
Representative works: JYJ member, ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, ‘Rooftop Prince’
Charm: In recent years, Park Yoochun has been having more and more masculine charisma; just looking at his smile, you will definitely be deeply attracted to him! He can act and he can dance; standing on a stage, his own light will never be covered by others because he is just a guy that is so dazzling!
[parts unrelated to Yoochun are omitted]
Source: Yes娛樂 (YES Entertainment) [1, 2]
Translated by: melodysky
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April 28, 2013
130426: Korean actors in China– Song Hye Kyo, Park Yoo Chun, Jang Geun Suk –worth revealed
[This is an excerpt from an article in Xinhuanet.com, a large news website run by the Xinhua News Agency — a state news agency of China and the largest news and information gathering and release center in the country.]
The cost effectiveness of Korean artistes is the biggest reason why China directors use them. Director Gao Xi Xi (高希希) said that China has now become the key market for Asian film and TV. Korean actors are mostly taking their own initiative to come for filming; they give good quality work and their price is reasonable. An insider source who is involved in the management of Korean celebrities told the reporter that when Korean artistes go to China, their price will be 30% to 40% higher than in Korea. Which means that, in general, a 2nd-tier artiste who gets 300,000 RMB per episode in Korea, can get about about 400,000 RMB when they go to China. And 1st-tier artistes doing TV dramas get about 500,000 RMB (T/N: approx 81,000 USD) per episode. Currently, those who can command this price are artistes like Song Hye Kyo, Park Yoo Chun and Jang Geun Suk. Once these artistes come to China for filming, they will definitely get a higher price compared to their value in Korea.
[parts unrelated to Yoo Chun omitted]
Source: Xinhua Net News
Translations by: melodysky
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