That interesting ISPlus article about Bae Yong Joon

Today there is another interesting article about Yong Joon that was written in ISPlus.

Though not all details are new to us, Mariko and I still find it interesting because it talked about many things about Yong Joon since his debut and the present [honestly i never get tried reading this kind of article about him]. Again, with Mariko's help, here are some of the details of the article.

I've included in this post references which you'll find very helpful to get to know more about Bae Yong Joon.

The first part of the article talked about Yong Joon’s income tax in a year. According to the article, his income tax in a year is 10 million dollars or approximately 10,000,000,0000 won and performance fee for one episode is 200,000,000 won.

Then the article mentioned Gisan PD (of Love Greetings) who discovered him said that his impression of him is that he is going to be a top star from the time he opened the door and he came in.

To read more about Yong Joon's story about PD Gisan and Love Greetings read this article written by Priscilla...

Priscilla... Searching for Yong Jun
Love Greeting 1: Take Charge of Your Destiny

Next article mentioned his childhood. He has a younger sister and he is the first son of an office worker and a full time housewife.

Then the writer continued by mentioning about his examination failures to enter the university. First the architectural exam and the law school. After which it talked a little about when he went to the temple in the mountain to study, about a film company where he joined as an errand boy and he had cameo role in one movie.

You want to know more about Yong Joon early years? Read...

Priscilla... Searching for Yong Jun
Love Greeting 2: "The Wonder Years"

Check this article short article, Great brotherly (-sisterly) love! BYJ & his sister. It's when BYJ's sister got married.

Here are articles where you can read Yong Joon's story as a student...

the student, lone wolf all over again you may click here or here
Bae YongJoon's college life that the professor told us click here
and this one, BYJ, who entered Seong-Kyoon-Kwan University in 10 years after graduating from high school [Lady Kyeonghyang] Jan. 2000 click here
(OLD Magazine Article) BYJ's story before the debut click here to read. This also includes stories of his university days, his temple experience and his debut as an actor.

The writer then wrote about how BYJ will not forget people who helped him and those people around him and and how he gave extra money to his managers 5 yrs ago when they are just receiving 800,000 won salary. and when he was asked why he did that, he said "you did work more than 3,000,000 won".

Check this article to read more about Yong Joon's generosity. [Close-up Reporting] 'From 'Alarm clock' to 'God father', World of entertainers' managers

and this,

BYJ kept promise he had made 10 years ago to a manager

Come next is a long paragraph about his works from his debut and the most important work WLS and how he get back from the negative reviews of AS through the success of TWSSG.

wls part 1 a legend is born > click here or here to read
wls part 2, a legend is born > click here or here to read
YJ's second wave in 2002 > click here or here to read

The article then said that Yong Joon is different from other star like So Tei Ji because he prefers to be called BYJ or Hyeoung to his staff and managers. the humane feeling is diff from his appearance because he actually manly. He likes to joke around and sometimes tap the shoulders of the staff as a younger sis or brod.

It also mentioned his relationships with former girlfriends and also his confession that he is lonely even with his success and money.

You might find the following interesting. Yong Joong confession in his website that he found someone.

BYJ’s Dec 2003 1st Message
BYJ’s Dec 2003 2nd Message

and his friendship with his ex-girlfriend with pictures. ^^ hee, click here too to see see and hear her speak English.

Lee Sa Gang and Kim Tae Hwan Talk About Their Special Bond with BYJ

Lastly, about his income, taxes, etc. from 2005. Won't give you much details on these since you can read it in this compilation of figures. ^^

Go Figures
How Much? Hallyu Star BYJ

Btw, the article didn't fail to report also BYJ's donations.