[Article] Who are Hyun Joong Buddies

We've already known who are Hyun Joong best buddies. And if media writes about it we're more than happy to read over and over again, right?

So, here is a translation posted by Ode on her blog from Yahoo about Hyun Joong close buddies.

[Trans] His Intimate Buddies
2010 11 22
Source: KR NEWS
Korean to English translation by Ode / SS501Ode.blogspot.com


Just like the phrase 'birds of a feather flock together', Kim Hyun-joong's network consists of -literally- 'beautiful flower boys'. His 'buddies' include majority coming from well-known stars in showbiz. Including JYJ members Hero Jaejoong and Mickey Yoochun, Big Bang's TOP, actor Lee Min-ho and Kim Bum etc are his buddies as well.

● Hero Jaejoong...

During those times when DBSG and SS501 possess the highest of fame, both did not hesitate to give advices and help to each other. Beginning since the tough trainee days, both had begun to share each's troubles, and with this built friendship, of course it does not change easily. It differentiates them all the more since both starred across in movie [Heaven's Postman] and drama [Boys over Flowers] in the beginning of 2009 respectively. In 2010 January, both even went for a holiday in Canada together. While holidaying in Canada's Vancouver, they event spent new year and enjoyed their rest. Both of them even appeared like twins to everywhere they go as they even stayed under one roof together. Even when Kim Hyun-joong's contract with former agency DSP Media ended, he was rumored to collaborate with Jaejoong to form a new group.

●Mickey Yoochun...

Since Kim Hyun-joong is so close with Hero Jaejoong, it was inevident that he turned into friends with Mickey Yoochun as well. Whenever these three had time to pop, they will gather at the mini 'inn' nearby their living area and share their friendship. Recently also, Mickey Yoochun's drama KBS [Sung Kyun Kwan Scandal] and Kim Hyunjoong's MBC [Playful Kiss] also gave them the name of "Intimate Rivals". Both expressed relief that they weren't fighting during same time-slot, "We've heaved a thousand sighs of reliefs when we know we aren't fighting in the same timing slot. If that was the case we won't be able to see each other's face for a few years then I guess". Both did not forget to monitor and give acting suggestions for each other as they show care for buddy. Kim Hyun-joong says they were rivals beginning since SS501 and DBSG debuted, it's like being rivals is their fate. We said 'fighting' to each other before our dramas began and also promised to meet up to drink after drama ends, but until now we haven't met up, still".

●Top...

They share the senior-junior relationship since middle school days. Thanks to Kim Hyunjoong's introduction, Top and Jaejoong became close as well. In the MBC University Campus Festival in 2008, the band stage both of them showed had left deep impressions on fans. Kim Hyunjoong played the bass guitar, while Top - the keyboard. They had sung to David Craig's "Rise and Fall". After that, Top starred in drama [IRIS] and movie [INTO THE FIRE], while Kim Hyunjoong was busy moving into new agency etc, though they didn't have time to meet up often like before, they still send frequent messages and make phone calls to each other as they look out on each other.

●Lee Minho, Kim Bum...

Through drama [Boys over Flowers], these two are his friends whom he met during his debut as an actor. As they build fame as 'F4', they still really do associate with one another even after drama ended. They all have a common favourite sport which is soccer, and they do meet up at times to enjoy soccer when they don't have schedules. In addition, they also promise to cheer on for one another by 'catching it live' as whenever any one's drama / movie shows.

[Article] Another possible drama for KHJ for next year?

This news came out in Japan last week and I also learned about this last week when a Japanese follower [so sorry forgot your name] sent me the link to where I should read this. Then Korean media picked up the news I think last Friday and AllKPopreported this.

As of now since there is still no confirmation about this, this news remains to be a rumor until we hear something from the agencies of the actors whose names are mentioned here.

So far, I don't think we'll be hearing anything concrete on this from KeyEast as Kim Hyun Joong is still busy with Mischievous Kiss. On the other hand, Kim Jae Joong is said to be in a 20 episode long drama, Poseidon which Kang Ji Hwan will be starring in. This drama is said to start shooting this September and is set to air in the early half of next year. As for Jung Yong Hwa, after being rumored to be in Mischievous Kiss to play the lead role, we still have to read about his next drama. But currently he's busy with CNBlue and We Go Married.

Anyway, to read more about this rumored drama, read Ode's translation of the article posted on her blog. Much thanks!

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[Article] Cinderella
source : shizuoka daily news ++ blog.daum.net/elley0606/289
Korean to English translation by Ode / SS501ode/blogspot.com


On the 10th, an explanatory (?) conference was held at the HAMANAKO LAKESIDE PLAZA in Hamamatsu, Magna-resort for upcoming new Korea-Japan collaboration drama work.

Representatives from the production company M-Media gathered together to release the outlines of the drama.

The drama is titled "Cinderella", and it is expected to have a total of 20 episodes. The script is unfinished as of now, and there is also a need to find possible collaborations and investors.

Shooting for about 2 episodes will begin in Japan beginning next Spring onwards for about a month.

And is targeted to be broadcasted next May in Korea, and will also air in Japan. Staff, PDs and casts will be the top ones in Korea; the PD will be Pyo Minsoo PD nim who has personally created many aplenty of Korean dramas.

Though it's still undecided as of now, the female casts are short-listed to be Song Hyegyo, Kim ah-joong, Yoon Eunhye etc. While male casts are short-listed to be Kim Hyunjoong, Nickhun, Jung Yonghwa etc.

Local residents of the country will also be invited to appear as extras.

2Joongs are more beautiful than women

Thanks xiaochu for translating this news and sharing on Quainte501 !

03/22 [news] HyunJoong 2nd in ‘Male more beautiful than women’ voting

Credits : newdaily.co.kr + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

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DongBangShinGi Hero JaeJoong won the 1st place in the voting for ‘Men more beautiful than women’ held via Japan Konest.

For 15 days from 2-Mar, a total of 3,379 voters participated in the voting for the representative artiste for ‘Men more beautiful than women’, Hero JaeJoong won 39.3% (1,327 votes) in the votes, demonstrating his overwhelming popularity as a Hallyu Star in Japan.

In addition, pretty boy singer SS501’s leader Kim HyunJoong who plays Rui in ‘Boys Over Flowers’, was on his heels with 30.3% (1,023 votes).

Regards to this, there were reports released a Japan media saying “About 70% of the votes were to Korean singers”, “Hero JaeJoong who will turn into an actor with drama ‘Because I can’t be frank’ releasing in April, seems to gain more popularity by winning this title of ‘Men more beautiful than women’”

-other non-related omitted-

hot young men watching 'legally blonde' [edited]

Been very busy all day and wasn't able to blog. ^^

Anyway, let me start off with this news that I've seen on AllKPop. I've actually posted early this week [last Tuesday] on the sidebar that Hyun Joong was seen watching Legally Blonde with Jae Joong last Monday, 15th of February. Photos of these two hot guys were posted on the net yesterday and it was said that the third person with them is Micky.

I guess you could easily say that this is JJ

In gray is said to be Micky, JJ with the black beanie.

Nope, Hyun Joong is not in any of the photos. ^^

photos : credit as labeled and AKP

Clarification to this post :

I was just told by my Seoul mate that there is NO Hyun Joong in the pictures. They are Jaejoong, Yoochun and their managers. Tt's true that Leader watched the musical with Jaejoong but they left the venue by their cars and didn't meet again. it was seen that only Jaejoong and Yoochun were together that night.

best buds under one roof...

Finally the translation of the news regarding Leader and Jae Jong from Japanese magazine Josie Jishin has been forwarded to me by ♥ HYS ♥.

I've asked for the translation last night but she's been very busy. Anyway, ♥ HYS ♥ Huge huge thanks for taking the time to translate despite your hectic sked. Really appreciate your help.

Geez, I wonder how it's like to be the neighbor of these two handsome and very popular guys.

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TVXQ JaeJoong Big Hit Now New song "Break Out" 6 years of friendship
Confiding troubles when boarding at best friend's place
[3 nights weekly] Pretty Boys' Cohabitation

Article from Josie Jishin
English translation by ♥ HYS ♥ / liezle's blog

TVXQ's new single "Break Out" was released on Jan 27 has become big hit after selling 35 thousands copies. TVXQ will received Best album on the Feb 17 and proving their hit popularity.
Beginning of the New Year day, Yoo Chun (23), Jun Su(23) and Jae Joong (24), 3 people went to Australia. Few days after returning, was spotted in Canada, Vancouver with SS501 Hyun Joong (23) who acted in Korean's version [Hana Yori Dango]. 2 people who has dyed their hair black to avoid attention and enjoying themselved in the supermarket. It is Jae Joong's individual's travelling plan. (Korea media source) 2 of them seeems to be rvial in the entertainment industry, but in actual fact, they have been friends for 6 years.

Move out of the apartment house that shared with the members Hallyu's commentor Song Yu Joong expressed his views. "Though the two belongs to two different companies, but they have known each other before debut. Both kids grown up in the lower income family and have gone through the same experiences, thus valued each other as their support.

Jae Joong being the youngest in the family has 9 elder sister. He passed SM's audition at the age of 15. After that, he moved from his hometown to Seoul. During the 1st 2 years of trainee, he started to work as a waiter, newspaper deliveryman and etc, in order to pay the tuition fees. Similarly, Hyun Joong too, grown up in the lower income family, has been standing on his own's feet since then and has become what he is today."

In fact, TVXQ debut in 04 and SS501 debut in 05. Both has become Asia's most popular group. "No matter how busy the 2 are, they will still ask each other out to play. In 09, TVXQ's junior SNSD had held their concert, and both had invited each other to watch. Sometimes would watch movies together." (Song commented)

"Jae Joong and Hyun Joong are in the state of cohabition now. Both have the apartment house that their companies has arranged, but Hyun Joong has rented his own apartment. Jae Joong has been going Hyun Joong's house in the past. Last year summer, after the law suit begins, Jae Joong has move out of the company's apartment house. As many fans always gather outside his Korea's house, Jae Jong has no choice but to put up at Hyun Joong's place. Seems like more than half a week's time is spent there.

In Korea, if a male friend is able to open the host's fridge to take food or drinks, this indicate that they are very close friends. Both love to cooks as well as drinking too. They will do some finger food that goes along with the soju. At the same time, they will confide or exchange pointers to each other from woes to music to acting. Being the reason why both are so close is because they had grown up in the similar enviornment and had work very hard to become today's popular idol." (Song commented)

After the topic of 2 popular idols cohabiting is released, makes one to have the urge go to this Pretty Boys' house to have a look!

2 joongs in vancouver airport

Photos of Hyun Joong and Jae Joong at YVR Airport taken Jan 14.

Ha! We finally see Hyun Joong at the airport. Remember there was no traces of him when he went to Macau last week of December and even when he returned. What about when he left for Vancouver on the 7th [or 8th?]. He got invincible again, right?

This time around TVXQ fans captured him with JaeJoong in Vancouver and at Incheon airports. Could it be he left his invincible cloak? ^_^

Heaps of thanks to shantimes for the tip at the sidebar. Pix taken from Baidu. Original credit goes to the shutterbug zz of Fairy~land.

Guys don't just settle viewing these small photos, you can enlarge them. ^_^

Is this a wine store? Looks like one, yah?

Honestly, i'm not used to seeing Hyun Joong behind.
A picture of a dongsaeng-hyeong thing which I'm not
used to seeing when it comes to Hyun Joong.

If you don't know them well, you'll surely be scratching your head to know who is who.

2 joongs back in seoul!

stalking_hj you are a great slalker! huge thanks once again! lifted from sharing yoochun's blog. thanks to tveveryday as well.

they came back at 4:30pm, 15th of january.

i bet you can identify which is leader, right?

please do not hotlink gif

Now that Hyun Joong is back, I hope that we'll get to hear more news about SS501 soon.

another fan account : 2 joongs at the airport waiting lounge

Ahh, I love to read this fan account. I can picture Hyun Joong and Jae Joong at the waiting lounge as described. Geez, the way she described Hyun Joong, 'He looks ethereal, almost like an angel himself. '. I also love the way she described the two Joongs closeness. ^_^

Thanks to Anonymous for the tip on the sidebar. This was taken from onetvxq.com posted by UniNg.

Original text in French
English translation by Alex Ng.

Well, let see! Where should I begin?
It’s about my experience with meeting two famous Korean celebrities while waiting for my flight at a business launch in Canada Airport.

They are Kim Hyun Joong (Jihoo from BOF) and his friend, Kim YaeJoong. I’m an old chap, not a big fan of anything, but I do watch/listen to Korean drama and music. My two nephews are dedicated fans, so they keep me updated once in a while.

The two young men were sitting right across from my seat. Since I was busy working on my laptop, I didn’t noticed their presents until one of their travel companions dropped something on the floor.

KHJ looks quite young in person. His complexion is amazingly nice. He’s very fair, and very pretty. He looks ethereal, almost like an angel himself. His skin is as nice as a child‘s. Women would go for extreme measures just to have that kind of skin (so unfair). Kim YaeJoong is also very handsome. He looks a little quirky, but that makes him sexy. I found Jaejoong a little more approachable and down-to-earth, since he does not have that “God” vide look as KHJ does.

Those two seem very close. They didn’t talk much, but the way they exchanged eyes contacts and shared a drink showed their closeness. I watched them from behind my laptop (he he … shame on me, an old lady). At one point, they made some loud noise and looked at me wary. I smiled just to reassure them. Jaejoong nod his head and I thought he said sorry. HyunJoong just smiled and shyly looked down. Right at that moment, I understood why they called him ‘prettier than flower’.

If I’m not wrong, Jaejoong is older than HyunJoong right? The younger one leaned on his friend’s shoulder and slept like a baby, while the older one sat till and even tried to put a coat on his young friend. I guess only Asian can show such affection to same-sex friends without the thought of been mistaken as homosexual. I found them really cute, and innocent.

I didn’t want to disturb or make them uncomfortable, I planed to wait to right before I leave for the flight to ask for their signatures, and pictures. Those will be great gifts for my two nephews. However, when I came back from the wash room, they were gone.

As a punishment for failing to get their pictures, my two nephews insisted me to write a fan account (?) to share my experience with all the fans. So, here it is, my first ever fan account. I hope you all enjoy it. It was great to feel young, and being a fan girl once again. Thanks to the two gorgeous young men.

To my nephews, Lauren and Alexandra

With love, Mia Ng.

JaeJoong & HyunJoong in Pacific Center 01.10.10

Thanks to another Anonymous for the tip on the sidebar! Wow! Guys you are really amazing! I've been busy all day and haven't even change clothes and here I am in front of my computer updating because of the tips you've been giving me! Super thanks!

Thanks to too raikko9 for shoving this fan account on TVXQ thread @ soompi.


[FAN ACC / TRANS] 100110 Jaejoong in Pacific Center
*This is the fan account and we’re just a translator ^^

thanks to Cindy (msxlayz3e)
source: freelucky8
trans by: steph@sharingyoochun

My nephew’s diary when he met Jaejoong and Hyunjoong in Canada

2010.01.13
My nephew saw Jaejoong and Hyunjoong too
After he called me, he was bragging a lot
When I went to his hompi
He posted about it so I’ll paste it here ^^


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2010.01.10

20:21 Diary Information: Seunga’s Diary

While I was shopping in the Pacific Center with Haein we rested because we were exhausted

We were going to Robson to eat dinner when we saw someone who looked like Kim Hyunjoong

I thought “It’s Kim Hyunjoong” but because I was hungry, I thought I was hallucinating. Then, Haein suddenly went “That person looks exactly like Kim Hyunjoong” so when I looked again, it was actually Kim Hyunjoong
Hyunjoong was looking for something in his pockets, taking his hand in and out again, with a very clear face

He looked like a baby that was just born. His eyes were so big… he was so pure.

After he looked around his eyes met mine and with a blank expression he waved his hand to me and Haein. He was so cool and cute.
Behind him was Jaejoong.

The first thing that came to my mind was, wow I’m looking at Jaejoong.
What in the world.. it was really Jaejoong.
I was so surprised my mouth wouldn’t close.
He was so dazzling. That’s the only word that comes to my mind…

Today, I was so lucky..^^
Maybe it was because there were no Koreans, because Jaejoong kept talking to us

I did a interview with him but it was too long
He was holding a camcorder and kept shooting us. It was embarassing.
When I hid behind the clothes counter he asked me why I was hiding and told me to come out. I kept pride-crushingly hiding again and came out happy.gif. I didn’t want to be broadcasted.

Luckily they said they were going to Japan so I stuck my head out?
Anyway, Jaejoong asked Haein how many years she/he lived there and Haein said 5 years (it’s really 6 years) and asked me how long and I said 5 months (really 4 months) (I’m still not sure why we lied) Then said I must be really bad at english and I said I was good then told me not to lie

I was a bit scared they might make me say english but I was thankful they didn’t

But it was such a burden that they kept shooting us with the camcorder ㅜㅜ

Anyway after a few minutes I was walking around with Haein and we went down the escalator. Beneath us we saw Hyunjoong and Jaejoong again and Jaejoong started shooting us with his camcorder again. Since he was shooting from below I was a bit worried about my chin fat.

So I covered my face and said “We’re not following you, we’re trying to find the exit….we’ll go home”

and he said

“The exit is here. Where are you trying to get out? keke”

When I looked around, all exits were closed besides that exit and I was embarassed again.

Truthfully, we were following Jaejoong and Hyunjoong.
They’re hard to find even in Korea so we were so happy that we met them in Canada.

We went out together and walked together with Jaejoong and Hyunjoong to Hoe St

Jaejoong said there weren’t any Korean people there who were good at english so he asked us if we went to school, and if we’re not busy to translate for them.

Haein said she would like to kekekekekekekekekekeke

When they come out in a Japanese show I’m going to capture to them..
It said it was Nippon TV..

Anyway I was really excited but unfortunate (that we had to depart)..

After that, we went to eat because we were hungry. I was happy because there was another episode of me and Hain happy.gif
It was such an amazing event that we met Korean celebrities in Canada..Not to mention it was the the best DBSK’s Jaejoong and F4’s Hyunjoong..hehe

If my cousin Harin who is a major fan of DBSK saw him, she would’ve fainted.

When I called her in Seoul she kept screaming KyaKya~!!..keke

tidbits of news from canada ^_^

Just in case you miss reading -stalking_hj-'s post on the sidebar, I'm shoving here what she shared on the other side.

According to her there are some news posted on onetvxq.com regarding Kim Hyun Joong and Hero Jae Joong who are in Canada. One of which is that the 2 Joongs sent a message to the newspaper editor [who was asked to deliver the message to the fans] via an aid [not sure whose aid] saying, “We met some Canadian fans and they encouraged us and we were really happy to see them!”. The second news is they will be back on the 16th of January in Korea. [though we're not sure if this is accurate but i'm sure many fans will be at the airport to see them off and of course to welcome them back in Korea]

^_^

Credits :
-stalking_hj- for the tip on the sidebar
news info from Junsulv@OneTVXQ.com

two joongs vacation trip

Like what I wrote on the sidebar yesterday the set of photos of the two Joongs has caught the attention of media and were posted in major portals. In the article it says that they were there on a vacation. So what's the real truth, vacation or work? Whatever it is, I hope the two had a great time. They are expected to be back this week. I hope fans will catch them at the airport.

Likewise, when Leader returns to Korea, I hope that we will get to read/hear more about SS501.

Thank xiaochu for the translation on Quainte501.

01/14 [news] Kim HyunJoong – Hero JaeJoong ‘Showed Off Friendship’ with Trip to Canada Together

Credits : Newsen + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

REPOST WITH FULL CREDITS ONLY


DongBangShinGi Hero JaeJoong and SS501 Kim HyunJoong attracted attention on their vacation trip to Canada together.

It is well known that both of them are very close to each other in the entertainment industry. It was reported that Hero JaeJoong and Kim HyunJoong went for a vacation trip to Vancouver, Canada on 9-Jan.

Kim HyunJoong joined Hero JaeJoong together for the trip when he learnt about the news that JaeJoong is leaving for a vacation to Canada.

One representative said “Both of them often hang out together because of their close relationship, so they took this opportunity to travel together.”

Hero JaeJoong had recently returned after visiting Sydney Australia with Xiah Junsu and Micky YooChun. After which he left immediately for Canada.

The news of both of them on a vacation together was spread through the internet. Fans who saw the two of them in Vancouver Canada, uploaded their fan account and conveyed the news of their vacation trip together.

Meanwhile, Hero JaeJoong and Kim HyunJoong is expected to return back this weekend

the doubt is over

As mentioned by her yesterday, we will be seeing photos by today regarding the report that I posted HERE about Hyun Joong and Hero JaeJoong in Vancouver. ^_^ Here are the photos. Huge thanks to violet for sending me this set of photos.

This was taken in H-Mart (Hanareum Mart) in Vancouver.






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Heaps of thanks to cagali for translating this fan account on her blog. I actually saw this first on SS601.com yesterday [with i think 3 fans account if i'm not mistaken] after I posted the news about the 2 Joongs being spotted in Vancouver eating and drinking. I tried going back to the post this morning but I think the admin deleted it.

Anyway, someone from Baidu was able to get hold of the fan account and translated it to Chinese. And of course ever fast in sharing her translation, cagali shared the English translation on her blog. Thanks again!

Btw, I think this is the fan account of the Korean highschool girl studying in Canada.

[Fan Accout] H Mart

Credit: (Original Source) cyworld + junjun198705 @ Baidu Tieba + (Chinese Translation) 睡娟 + (English translation) SS501UFO.blogspot.com

Please repost with full credit

2010.01.09 H Mart

Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
I couldn't stop shouting
I am so happy today!
This few year I have been very hardworking and learn in the library. On my way, on another street's H Shopping centre and also together with Xiong Oppa we were chatting. Coincidentally saw in the lift.
Song said: That person look like Kim Hyun Joong.
Xiong also said: He is Kim Hyun Joong ah!
At that moment, I........ can't say anything, as if my heartbeat stop beating
But.... infront of me, it is the real Hero Jae Joong.....
I am stunned and keep staring at Hero Jae Joong....
He just walked passed me
Smiling and greet: "Hi" TTTTTTTTTTTTTT
The Kim Hyun Joong who was beside him said: "There is a Ppongtta (Korean frozen desserts) in Canada, too."
We just see both of them chat
My all mighty Xiong Oppa, cunningly asked Kim Hyun Joong, saying that he is too charming and wanted him to sign an autograph for his sister. Song also requested for his signature.
After received, hehehe, but.... it is very small, hehehe
But Song also accepted it happily.
Today all thanks to Xiang Oppa, we could talked to Hero Jae Joong
Even joke with him, really like won a lotto.....
He kept walking around infront of me
Even if I don't eat I also can live, hehehe

Is Hyun Joong in Vancouver? [new updates]

I was in TVXQ thread @ soompi earlier and learned that Jae Joong went to Vancouver yesterday. For whatever reason even the Cassieopeians are wondering. Fans saw him at Incheon last night. And according to some he arrived Vancouver at 7:50pm.

Now, TVXQ stalkers are saying that Jae Joong is with Hyun Joong [though I haven't read anything about this on soompi but on KR forum they're talking about this]. I cannot fully guarantee this but TVXQ stalkers are you know... great stalkers. ^_^

I know I've visitors from Canada as well. If you hear and see anything please let us know, k? For the meantime this remains to be a rumor until we have proofs. ^_^

Hmm, SS501 has no sked on DSP webby. Next Persona is in February. Could it be that DSP has given the boys some extended vacation?

If it's true that Hyun Joong is with Jae Joong, has Hyun Joong already become an expert in disguising himself? Or he has an invincible cloak that he uses whenever he goes out of the country on a personal matter. ^0^

Updates ^^

It seems that it's true both Joongs are in Vancouver. There are photos but sorry can't be shared ^_^ . They were seen having meals and drinks in Vancouver.

They left Seoul at 5:30pm yesterday and arrived Vancouver at 11:00am by Air Canada. It is said that they will leave for Toronto soon [or they already left for Toronto]. They left with their managers and stylists.

Hero Jaejoong is recording a Japanese docu film. And it seems that they're recording together [not really sure about this].

I was told that we will probably see photos tomorrow. ^^

Thanks to a good friend for these updates.

trouble...

...not with SS501. Whew?! Sorry for making you guys nervous a bit. ^_^

I'm actually debating whether to make a post about this or not but since I'm also a fan of this group I might as well.

Tonight, rumor about SM Entertainment and 3 members of DBSK namely, Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun who requested for a deposition requesting SM Entertainment to release them from their contract of 13 years is all over the new. This news is now the top search in any Korean portals. The lawyer of the 3 members made several statement today and from what I read the situation is not good.

- seems like a negotiation has been going on between SM and the 3 members for 2 months to remove the 'non-exclusivity clause' in their contract but they weren't able to settle any agreement.

- main reason of the 3 members for wanting to leave is the slave contract [examples of slave contract, an artiste has to first seek approval from their company before being able to go overseas (iHQ). An artiste must notify their company their present location at anytime of asking (Olive9, Fantom). An artiste lifestyle including companionship, schooling, citizenship, military enlistment, making friends, economic activities, socializing events, transportation will have to be consulted with the company (JYP Entertainment) in advance which interferes with a person’s personal life.]

- there was also a mention of the split in the earning with SM getting the a HUGE chunk of the pie [geez, 8:2!!! unbelievable! with the 2 to be divided to the 5 members]

Geez, it seems that it's happening again. There was H.O.T. before then Shinwha.

Btw, I also read something about cosmetic [CreaBeau a Chinese product] thing but this is not clear to me yet.

With this news fans are worried about DBSK breaking up. =( It was said that later [probably this weekend] Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun will be releasing their statement.

Aahh, i'm pretty sure this event is very stressful to the fans. And I remember SS501 whose contract is expiring next year.

Could Jae Joong, Micky and Hyun Joong seeing each other often something to do with the problem of JJ? I cannot help but think.

JunSu, Yoochun and Jae Joong

p.s. Late last year SM Ent together wit some other ent companies were on the news regarding slave contract. Early this year, LSM [president of SM] was in the news again regarding the company getting out of the red line. Now comes this news. I believe that DBSK is SM's top earner.

p.p.s. The two other members ChangMin and YunHo were just in the news this week. The news about them is that both will be doing drama soon. YunHo's drama will broadcast in September and he will be with Ko Ara. And in the rumor mill, ChangMin and YunHo are said to be staying with DBSK if things really get ugly.

But you know what? For so long the contract is binding all members must comply with it.

Breaking News!

SM Ent statement after they had a board meeting tonight. "TVXQ is a band that represents Asia, TVXQ absolutely must continue actitivies." In addition, "The cosmetics company issue, will be resolved." [AllKPop]

See, the contract is still binding, but they're not out of the woods yet. This will surely have some effect on SM's stocks.

Hyun Joong and Jae Joong

I'm happy to find this photo of two of my favorite guys, Hyun Joong and Jae Joong [TVXQ]. Apparently it was said they were seen hanging around in the early morning of July 10, 2009. ^^

Jae Joong and Hyun Joong. I think Jae was wearing the same
clothes he's wearing at the airport. ^^ Hyun Joong in beannie
and loose long sleeves shirt and shorts. The photo is blurred but
by looking at the legs of Hyun Joong, I think that it's him. ^^
[hee, too much Le Coq photos]

Apparently, Kim Jae Joong was spotted at Incheon Airport on the same day [July 10] to go to China for their concert looking tired and sleepy ^^ The two I guess had a lot of catching up to do.

It looks like Jae Joong just woke up
and I doesn't know where he is
and what's happening. ^^

Jae Joong 'sleep walking' ^^

Doing a bit of stretching.

Jae Joong : I want to sleep more.
I should not have gone out with
Hyun Joong.

Jae Joong with his messy hair. I wonder if
Jae Joong and Hyun Joong drink a lot. ^^
Micky [TVXQ] revealed earlier that
these 2 are heavy drinkers and that he
cannot catch up with them. ^^

Another set of photos. Hee, Jae Joong seems to have a hang over. ^^ Hmm, I wonder how Hyun Joong was. on that day ^^



Enlarge this photo to see how the rest of TVXQ boys [Changmin, Yunho & Micky] looking at the tired Jae Joong and a manager is fixing his hair. ^^

Credits: hero_z4 + Chepi@TPF + others on the label

Kim Hyung Joon in a drama soon!

Have you heard of the Korea-Japan tele-cinema production that was reported last year? Well, it's a short tv series consisting of 2 episodes with various reputable scriptwriters and directors from Japan and Korea.

This tele-cinema project I think is well anticipated not only because famous stars are in it but also because some of actors participating in this project are from k-pop. Names like Kim Jae Joong of TVXQ, TOP and Seungri of Big Bang and from the news that came out today Kim Hyung Joon of SS501 will also be in one of the short tv series.

I've read somewhere that filming of each drama is either done or on going. As for the k-pop idols, Jae Joong has finished shooting this project i believe late last year. As for the Big Bang boys, there were news and video [of MV including scenes from the drama] that came out recently mentioning '19'. KHB reportedly started filming in April [read news below].

Much much thanks again xiaochu of Quiante!

05/26 [news] SS501 Kim HyungJoon, ‘Challenges Acting!’ Changes into an actor
Credits : lalala@sportshankook.co.kr + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

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Casted for the role of the son of a wealthy family in Korea-Japan joint production ‘Tele Cinema’

SS501 Kim HyungJoon will challenge himself on acting as an actor.

Kim HyungJoon was made one of the lead actors for the Korea-Japan joint production ‘Tele Cinema’. Kim HyungJoon will thus debut as an actor after being a radio DJ and a regular MC for variety program. He will be doing both singing and acting concurrently just like other members of SS501, Kim HyunJoong who acts in ‘Boys Over Flowers’ and Park JungMin in musical ‘Grease’.

Kim HyungJoon will act as a rebellious son of a wealthy family, with novelty charisma in this drama, title yet to be confirmed. Kim HyungJoon’s partners for this drama are Bae SeulGi and Son HoYoung.

Kim HyungJoon secretly finished his filming at Seoul and Kyunggi-do, etc, in mid-April. Kim HyungJoon had to do various fighting actions during the filming and generously showed his acting with his actions. A close Kim HyungJoon source said “Kim HyungJoon had a strong image of being a magnae or a cute little brother previously. However, through this drama, he will show us the cool side of him as a man.”

‘Tele Cinema’ is a drama jointly produced by Korean actors and famous Japanese drama producers. DBSG’s Hero JaeJoong, Han HyoJoo, An JaeWook, Kang HyeJung, Lee JiAh, Kang JiHwan, Big Bang’s Top & SeungRi, Heo LeeJae, etc have already participated for this series. It will be first broadcasted through SBS this year and later through public TV channels in Japan.

p.s. This project of KHB sounds exciting. So much stuff to look forward to from the boys. I wonder how they will transform Baby into a rebellious guy when he has a soft feature and giggles a lot.

p.p.s. Here's the list of the eight short tv series that will soon be out and of the eigh i'm pretty sure that I'll be watching four.

1. Heaven’s Postman (천국의 우편 배달부)
Cast: Kim (Hero) Jaejoong, Han Hyo Joo, Shin Goo, Kim Chang Wan

2. A Stone’s Dream (돌멩이의 꿈)
Cast: Cha In Pyo, Kim Hyo Jin, Go Jung Min

3. Triangle (트라이앵글)
Cast: Ahn Jae Wook, Kang Hye Jung, Lee Soo Kyung,

4. After the Wedding (결혼식 후에)
Cast: Ye Ji Won, Bae Soo Bin, Shin Sung Woo,Go Ah Sung

5. My Love, Ugly Duckling (얼굴과 마음과 사랑의 관계)
Cast: Kang Ji Hwan, E Ji Ah, Hwang Bo Ra

6. Paradise (낙원)
Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Ji Jin Hee

7. 19 Years Old (나의19세)
Cast: Huh E Jae, Seungri, T.O.P

8. Unconfirmed [this is probably the one with KHB]

You may click HERE to read the summary of each title.

On Bae Yong Joon & Kim Jae Joong

I was actually debating whether to post this here or not since I'm still looking for the original source of this news. I checked all the Baesites where I could possibly read this news but to no avail. But since this was already posted on korean photos forum @ soompi and allkpop, I thought of doing a post to give my 2 cents.

This is the post that I saw on soompi. [click to enlarge]

According to the article, Yong Joon is said to have passed on the the award as the Best Face in Asia and South Korea wherein he's been the recipient for the past eight [8] years to Kim Jae Joong of TVXQ. In the article it was written that Yong Joon said the best face "should always look handsome whenever you look at them, always look cute, always look pretty, to be chic and always look good."

Like what I said on BYJ thread @ soompi, did we miss any news? I haven't seen any news regarding this unless it's new and no one has posted it yet. According to the source it's from kbs.co.kr. Do you think that korean baesisters have missed this news?

Anyway, I'm into K-pop as well and lately I've been reading many articles mentioning the name of Yong Joon related to k-pop idols. He's been likened to Kim Hyun Joong, who is said to be the Little Bae Yong Joon. Last week there was an article about TOP wherein he's being compared by his PD in his telemovie '19' as the new BYJ. According to the PD, TOP resembles BYJ during his debut. Furthermore, the PD said that he has a fighting spirit like BYJ, e.i., he will not stop until he is satisfied with his acting..sounds familiar. [the news is in my draft but haven't had the chance to post it]

He was mentioned in several articles of Chung Lim who was a BOF contract artist until he realizes his dream to be a singer. The other recent article is that of 2AM's Seolong who happens to appear in one of Yong Joon's earlier CF and according to him Yong Joon somehow had influenced him to become an entertainer. Also Yong Joon's name has been in the articles of actors Kim Bum and Lee Min Hoo saying that they're likely to be the next Bae Yong Joon.

Hee, I don't have anything against the article, in fact it's very humbling of Yong Joon to pass on the award to Kim Jae Joong who happens to be one of my favorites too. But there is about the article that's bothering me. The description of handsome somehow doesn't fit the kind of words that Yong Joon would say at all. It's so vague. I don't know...

Kim Jae Joong of DBSK & Park Ji Bin of BOF & BoF [edited]

I'm sure baefans are familiar with Dong Bang Shin Ki. They're the one who sang 'Thousand Years of Love' from the OST of 'Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi'. Kim Jae Joong [a.k.a. Hero] is a member of DBSK and he's my favorite amongst the members.

Here's DBSK singing TWSSG's theme song.

Thousand Years of Love - TVXQ

And those who are following Boundaries of Forest [BOF] growing number of talents, you should probably know that Park Ji Bin is one of the newest addition in the family. He looks very familiar especially to those who watched 'Boys Over Flowers' [BoF]. Park Ji Bin played the role of Jan Di's little brother, Sang. He was also in 'Yi Sang'.

You might be wondering why making this post. Well, i just can't help it I saw the following photos posted in another blog I can't help reposting the pix here because like I said I like Jae Joong and Park Ji Bin is part of BOF and BoF...hehehe...

Well, it seems that these two had a date. Ji Bin initiated the by calling Jae Joong which he agreed. They had dinner date with fake cola shots and coffee.







Btw, Park Ji Bin is a close friend also of SS501 member, Young Saeng. ^^ Jae Joong on the other hand, is a close friend of Kim Hyun Joong. They've been friends since their training days with SM Ent.

p.s. no wonder Park Ji Bin likes being friends with idol group members :) check these videos out of the very young PJB in a movie called “Hello/Goodbye Brother” imitating Rain.





p.p.s. Jae Joong will be debuting as an actor this year. He will be in a Japan-Korea mini-drama collaboration entitled 'The Heaven's Postman'. He will be playing the postman who is comatose while his soul is wondering delivering letters. His soul can only be seen by the lead actress.