Friday, February 03, 2012

[Media Pix] 'Glowing She' Open Media Shooting 01.02.12

In the afternoon of February 2, 'Glowing She' had an open media shooting. Main casts of the weekend drama So Yi Hyun (as Jun Ji Hyun), Kim Hyung Jun (as Kang Min) and Park Kwang Hyun (as No Yong Woo) were on the set. On top of shooting some scenes, they also gave out interviews to the media. There are actually so many photos and articles that can be seen in Korean portal about the open shooting which I hope we can read later.

Here I am shoving photos that I got from Naver and Daum.







































Thursday, February 02, 2012

[Article] First Date of Kyu Jong and Luna

I am really anticipating on how the love line of 'InKi' will develop in the coming episodes of 'Saving Ajumma Go Bong Shil'. Also, I am looking forward to more screen time of Kyu Jong.

Much thanks to VITALSIGN for this article shared on AKP.

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[News] Luna and Kim Kyu Jong enjoy their first date on ‘Saving Ajumma Go Bong Shil’
Source + Photos: Chosun via Naver
by VITALSIGN / AllKPop


On the January 29th episode of ‘Saving Ajumma Go Bong Shil‘, the love line between f(x)‘s Luna and SS501‘s Kim Kyu Jong was finally actualized through a hamburger date the two went on.

Viewers were excited to see their love line develop, and the excitement was further fueled by two adorable couple shots released right after. The positive atmosphere of the set can be felt right through the photos, especially with Luna’s extra bright smile.

Luna stated, “Recently, more of my scenes have been involving Kyu Jong oppa, so I’m having a lot of fun on set. We hope that our viewers will have fun watching our ‘InKi’ couple (Inyoung + Niki). Please look forward to us!”

Kim Kyu Jong added, “Luna is such a hard worker despite her young age, which makes me work just as har, too. Please give much love to our ‘InKi’ couple.”

[Trans] Hyun Joong Mobile Update

Another translation has just been posted by tzeyin28 on her FB which I am shoving here. Thanks again!

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[Trans] 29/01/12 Hyun Joong – Japan official mobile site update
Source: KHJ Japan official mobile site
Chinese translation: wing @ Magic賢 (magic0606.com)
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage

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(2012/1/29 DA staff T)

Hello everyone, I’m DA’s staff “T”.

Kim Hyun Joong took some time out of his crazily busy schedule and made a surprise appearance at Tower Records, Shibuya (a music chain store in Japan) and Yamano Gakki, Ginza.

It’s a last-minute decision, therefore we didn’t manage to inform you of it. However, a lot of fans still arrived at the venue upon hearing the news. Even Kim Hyun Joong himself was kind of dumbfounded too.

The exhibition at Tower Records, Shibuya will remain open until January 31st while another one at Yamano Gakki, Ginza has been extended until February 6th.

Everyone please go and take a look!

Furthermore, (Kim Hyun Joong) will be a guest on “Music Japan” tonight at 6:10pm. Don’t forget to turn on your TV and tune in to the channel~


[Article] Hyun Joong Surprise Visit at Japanese Music Stores

I am shoving here this news from Soompi Nes. Much thanks to jbarky for sharing.

I am sure if it was announced there will be security nightmare in all the stores he visited.

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[News]Kim Hyun Joong Makes a Surprise Appearance at Japanese Music Stores
by: jbarky / Soompi News

Kim Hyun Joong made a surprise appearance at Shibuya and Ginza music stores on January 29. Kim Hyun Joong’s agency “Key East” made the announcement on February 2, “Kim Hyun Joong made a surprise appearance in front of fans. Although it was cold a lot of fans came out to the event and gave cheers for joy.”


The fact that Kim Hyun Joong had made a surprise event was spread out through social networking services. Some fans even broadcast the event live.

A representative of the event stated, “Despite the cold weather Kim Hyun Joong were very nice to the fans. He signed autographs for fans and also did an impromptu hand shaking event.”


Kim Hyun Joong will hold another event “Premium Live 2012” on February 5 at the Yokohama Arena.

[Article] Harisu on Kyu Jong and Luna

Thanks much to xiaochu for doing the translation of this article on Quainte501.

I guess one common denominator that many says about Kyu Jong is that he's polite. It's not the only time we've read someone said this about him, right?

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[News] Harisu “Kind Luna, Polite KyuJong” Friendliness Shot

Credits : http://news.nate.com/view/20120131n14350 + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

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Artiste Harisu uploaded several photos and informed her recent news.

Harisu posted a news in her own mini hompy in the early morning of 29-Jan “This is the recent Harisu hee Caught a cold and body is aching, from flu to sore throat TT Now it’s only sore throat left TT The increasing thing is my weight, what should I do? TT TT Must exercise right? Hate exercising~!”

In addition, she posted a message “Filmed Go BongShil on Friday hee Together with pretty and kind Luna and good looking and polite KyuJong~^^” showing her closeness with f(x)’s Luna and SS501’s Kim KyuJong.

In the photo, Harisu was pouting and giving off cuteness, her long hair was let down and shows off her sensuous charms.

In addition, she puts her arms around Kim KyuJong and Luna whom she filmed the drama with, and looked into the camera, displaying their friendliness in the pic.

Netizens responded “Unnie, it’s really great to be able to see you on TV recently!” “Unnie is very pretty~ Please be careful of flu!” “Totally so pretty! Unnie you’re very funny hee”

Harisu plays ‘Risu’, a transsexual female boss’ in TV Chosun drama ‘Saving Ajumma Go Bong Shil’.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

[Articles] Jung Min Tempted by the Expensive Fondant Cake

Two articles which contain almost the same news have been translated for us by tzeyin28 and shared on her Facebook fanpage. Much much thanks again for your effort in doing the translation tzeyin28!

Geez, I wonder when this drama will finish. Jung Min has been staying in Taiwan for almost 6 months. As I remember earlier, his company said that he'll start promoting for his Japanese album in January. It's already February and he is still in Taiwan. I really hope that the drama will end soon. I want Jung Min to go back to singing soon. He had already the momentum during the 'Not Alone' comeback and it would have been really nice if the gap is not that long.

Anyway, I will be waiting and anticipating whether it's drama or album. But really crossing my fingers and toes that both will be soon.

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[News] Park Jung Min drools when he sees the 60,000-dollar fondant cake
Source: http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2012/new/feb/1/today-show10.htm
Original title:
Photo provided by Comic Ritz
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage

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Park Jung Min (left) and Jian Man Shu
have gourmet’s luck in their new drama.
They can’t stop praising the fondant cake
that costs 60,000 Taiwan dollars.

“Sugarcake Garden” with Korean idol Park Jung Min as the main lead, the film crew recently customized a 60,000-dollar fondant cake that’s specially made as a drama prop. Greedy Park Jung Min wanted to taste the cream of it and he heard it costs tens of thousands of dollars, it gave him a shock but he was glad he didn’t ruin it just because he’s greedy.

“Sugarcake Garden” needs various types of cakes due to its plot, a 3-layer fondant cake that costs 60,000 Taiwan dollars has once been made. Looking at those handmade decorations and unique China patterns on it, Park Jung Min wanted to try it. The staff were shocked and they hurriedly stopped him. Park Jung Min said: “I didn’t know it’s so expensive, next time I’ll eat it when the drama filming is done.”

Park Jung Min who came to Taiwan for a long stay to film “Sugarcake Garden” has been staying here for half a year. He looks for delicacies everywhere whenever he has time. “I always go to Shilin to eat ‘Salt & Pepper Chicken’, ‘Oyster Omelette’ and ‘Grilled Corn’, however Thai cuisine in Taiwan is the most delicious.” He even tried ‘面龟’ (@tzeyin28: idk what it’s called) before Lunar/Chinese New Year and he said it’s really cute. He wants to bring it back to Korea and lets his parents eat it for luck.

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[News] “Fondant Cake”, greedy Park Jung Min almost courted disaster
Source: http://udn.com/NEWS/BREAKINGNEWS/BREAKINGNEWS8/6870338.shtml
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage

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The film crew of idol drama “Sugarcake Garden” spent a sheer amount of money and made a 60,000-dollar fondant cake as a drama prop. Upon seeing the beautiful cake at the filming location, greedy main lead Park Jung Min couldn’t help but try to have a bite of its cream when everyone’s not paying attention to him. He almost spoiled the drama prop of superior quality but luckily the staff managed to stop him from ruining it.

Park Jung Min likes to eat sweet food and his eyes sparkle whenever he sees various types of cakes at filming locations. The film crew once prepared a huge 3-layer fondant cake, not only is it made with expensive ingredients and time-consuming, but it’s also decorated with refined handmade decorations and unique China patterns, making the cake look extremely gorgeous. Park Jung Min even clapped his hands, praised it and tried to eat it but luckily he was stopped from doing so. He said afterwards: “I didn’t know it’s so expensive, next time I’ll eat it when the drama filming is done.”

[Scanned Pix] Jung Min w/ Alexandra Burke in Milk

These scanned photos of Jung Min from Milk with Alexandra Burke have been on the new for several days now but I am only posting now. Actually I am waiting for some kind soul to share the translation but up to know I still have not seen any. And since the following photos were emailed to me by @yyann I thought might as well post them now since we have not been much of anything from Jung Min as well as the other members of SS501 that we love.

If you all remember on the 10th of December at Guangzhou, China Jung Min together with Train, Alexandra Burke, A-Lin and Zakes Bantwini attended the Hennessy Artistry Party 2011. From this event Jung Min had an opportunity to have this rare chance to have a photo shoot with British R&B and pop recording artist Alexandra Burke.

Here are the scanned photos and really wishing that someone will share with English speaking fans what's written on the magazine (as well as the interview). Again, thanks to yann for the photos!








[Article] Hyun Joong's Debut Album in Japan is #2 in Oricon

Way to go Hyun Joong! I guess we will be getting more good news as Hyun Joong will be staying in Japan until the 8th of February.

Much thanks to leesa86 for the translation of this news on AKP.

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[News] Kim Hyun Joong’s Japanese debut single sells over 100,000 copies and climbs to #2 on the Oricon
Source & Image: Dispatch via Nate
by leesa86 / AllKPop


Singer Kim Hyun Joong has climbed to the #2 spot on the Oricon Weekly chart.

According to the Oricon Chart data released on the 31st, Kim Hyun Joong’s Japanese debut single “Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy” sold over 100,000 copies in the first week.

Kim Hyun Joong came second to AKB48‘s popular sister group SKE48 who came in at #1.

This is the first time in 9 months that an overseas solo artist has accomplished this feat in Japan after Jang Geun Suk accomplished this with the release of his debut single “Let Me Cry” last year. Additionally, this is also the first time Kim Hyung Joong has placed on the Oricon in 3 years and 7 months after securing the #4 spot back in June of 2008 with”Lucky Days” as a member of SS501.

The singer will be focusing on his Japanese promotions for the time being, and he will be holding a live performance at the Yokohama Arena on February 5th in front of 20,000 fans.

Congratulations to Kim Hyun Joong!

[Trans] Q&A : Hyun Jong @ AEON Secret Event

Another treat from tzeyin28! Thank you again for sharing this on your Facebook fanpage. Thanks as well to the other translators for without them English translation will not be shared by tzeyin28.

Hyun Joong will be staying in Japan until the 8th of February and we will get to hear/read more about him in the coming days. Is that good? When it rains it pours, right?

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[Trans] Hyun Joong – “Q & A Sections” @ AEON Secret Event
Source: RanRanEntertainment (ranran-entame.com)
Chinese translation: koukinzz @ 金贤重中文网 (hyunjoongchina.com)
English translation: tzeyin28 @ facebook.com/DS501fanpage

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On the afternoon of January 28th, “Kim Hyun Joong’s Aeon TopValu HeatFact Secret Event” was held at Aeon LakeTown shopping mall in Koshigaya, Saitama. 200 participants were selected among 43,652 people and they had a wonderful time there.

Kim Hyun Joong gained popularity as a result of being the famous Korean male group SS501’s leader and successfully made his Japan debut on January 25th. The atmosphere reached its climax during the live broadcast of Kim Hyun Joong’s Japan debut single “Kiss Kiss” performance recording! Kim Hyun Joong made an appearance at the event in the midst of loud cheers!

He conveyed his greetings – “Hello everyone, I’m Kim Hyun Joong.”

“We’re all Lucky Guy.” – he used his smiling face to calm the fans down.

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MC: “Japan debut single ‘Kiss Kiss’ performance recording went well, what kind of mood were you in at the moment you performed it?

KHJ: “I was thinking ‘If I had someone to love, I would like to say words like these and carry out such activities too.’ during the filming of it.”

MC: “This song is also the theme song of ‘AEON Kizuna Valentine’, how do you feel after watching the CM?”

KHJ: “There’s an old woman dancing behind me, she surprised me because she danced very well. It made me feel vexed and I wonder if I could still dance to ‘Break Down’ when I reached old age.” – his serious reply made everyone burst into laughter.

Furthermore, “When I reach old age, maybe there will be people watching over me from heaven.” (a great laugh) “It’s actually good like that. Only looking at me anyway~” – entering Kim Hyun Joong’s world again!! Everyone in the venue was laughing!

MC: “Was it your first time meeting the people in the CM during the filming of it?”

KHJ: “(Yes,) We met each other for the first time. I’ve watched the video recorded when my dancers taught them how to dance on the day before the actual filming. Watching them try to remember dance moves within a day made me think I should work hard too.” – talking about things that happened during the filming of it.

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A message board with fans’ comments (on AEON’s Facebook page?) was made. A fan was chosen to give it to Kim Hyun Joong.

At AEON Facebook page under [Warmth Kim Hyun Joong] which compile all the fans thoughts that are collected for the Message board [Aeon Facebook Heartfelt Message]. Thru this objectives & Ceremonial event via lucky pick, letting 1 fan to present this message board to Kim Hyun Joong. [thanks to cll_slam10 for the translation of this paragraph]

During the Q & A section, Kim Hyun Joong personally chose 3 questions and replied them himself.

Q: “Did you eat ‘Rice with Beef’ and ‘Ramen’ during your stay in Japan?”

A: “Of course I did. I eat them every day.”

Q: “What kind of drama would you like to play a role in?”

A: “I want to play the role of ‘Roronoa Zoro’ in the manga ‘One Piece’.”

Q: “How did you feel after making a guest appearance on ‘Music Station’?”

A: “I didn’t feel nervous, it felt great to be able to attend such a show myself, I felt uneasy because everything went well for me who just made my debut.” – expressing his feelings about it.

After that, a fansign event was held. Kim Hyun Joong signed autographs for his fans one by one in a serious manner and interacted with his fans and the event ended happily.

His last words

“I made a successful debut in Japan thanks to everyone’s help. I will carry out activities in Japan in early February and return to Korea. You may be a tad bit disappointed because I’m not going to star in any dramas for a period of time, however I really want to greet everyone with a new drama.” – telling us how he felt.

“Thanks everyone” – he waved at his fans politely and (you can tell) he’s full of style and confidence as a ‘Star’ by looking at his gesture.

Kim Hyun Joong is not only famous in the Korean music industry, but also enjoys very high popularity in countries like Japan and America. Gradually opening up his ‘leader world’!! Becoming more and more difficult to forget!!

---omitted details on his Japan activities in Feb---