...Hallyu began roughly 12 years ago when the rest of Asia discovered Korean soap operas. One of the breakthrough dramas was a series 'Winter Sonata' starring Choi Ji-woo & Bae Young-Joon. After that, more Korean dramas saw their way to foreign shores and Korean films and music started to follow suit. Korean marketing people started to see a Korea-centric trend. They dubbed this flow "The Korean Wave" or Hallyu....
[News] Kim Bum signs with major talenthouse in Japan. Cr. - 10asia
Kim Bum has signed an exclusive contract with major Japanese talenthouse Pony Canyon, according to his local agency King Kong Entertainment.
On Wednesday, King Kong announced in a press release that Kim will officially begin his activities in Japan with Pony Canyon, a subsidiary of Japanese Media Group Fujisankei Communications Group.
Pony Canyon is in charge of the careers of top Japanese stars including w-inds, Aiko, Ueto Aya as well as distributing albums for Korean artists such as Jang Keun-suk, Ahn Jae-wook and boy band SS501.
"Kim Bum is an actor with many qualities such as his manly and intellectual look as well as a great sense of fashion," an official from Pony Canyon was quoted as saying. "His popularity in the country and in other regions in Asia has increased through his roles in KBS' 'Boys Over Flowers' and he displayed his musical abilities in MBC's 'Still, Marry Me.'"
The official went onto explain that the company has high hopes for the actor and will expand his career in Japan through this venture.
Kim made his debut in 2006 and has starred in several dramas and movies such as MBC's sitcom "High Kick" and KBS' popular hit series "Boys Over Flowers" alongside Korean stars Ku Hye-sun and Lee Min-ho.
He recently opened his official Facebook account which has attracted over 2.5 million friends worldwide, making him rank fifth among all celebrities.
[News] Korean media analyzes “Jang Keun Suk” effect. cr: jangkeunsukforever
“If one can get Jang Keun Suk to be on a magazine cover, the sales will definitely not be a problem,” a Japanese publishing source revealed.
Jang Keun Suk may very well outstrip the current Hallyu “leader” Bae Yong-joon. His debut single “Let me cry” topped the Oricon chart upon its first release – its sales of 119,000 is equivalent to the total annual sales record of a first-rated singer in Korea. On 11 May, many Korean media touched on the topic of “Why Jang Keun Suk can become so popular in Japan”, and analyzed the reasons why he became a top Hallyu star.
Korean media points out that in contrast to JKS’ deeply-rooted actor identity in Korea, JKS’ acting and singing skill are both widely acknowledged in Japan. Many Korean artistes sing at fan-meetings in order to broaden their artiste activities in Japan, but this time, the sales record of JKS’ debut single remains an undisputable fact which proves that his “musician” identity is officially acknowledged. Oricon’s editor even complimented JKS that “his period has arrived”. JKS was the historical first overseas singer to top Oricon’s weekly sales chart in its first week of sales (including groups and solo singers), and the media analyzed that the reason why JKS was able to achieve this feat as a newbie singer, was related to the singer roles that JKS took on in “You are Beautiful” and “Marry me Mary”, as well as his outstanding performance in singing the drama OST. They think that JKS’ singer image slowly took shape in the hearts of fans through these dramas, so even though his album release was delayed for more than a month because of the earthquake, he could still accomplish these ‘miraculous’ sales, finally leading to the official debut of singer Jang Keun Suk.
The effect of “You are Beautiful”: overseas drama with the most number of repeat broadcasts on free-to-air TV station
JKS’ overwhelming popularity in Japan can also be seen from his “You are Beautiful” (YAB). Fuji TV recently announced its third broadcast of YAB on 28 May, YAB thus becoming the first overseas drama being repeated the most. This is due to JKS’ high popularity. In addition, between 6 May to 19 May, 53 cinemas in Japan are showing YAB 2-hour movie version. At JKS’ fan-meeting in Yokohama end of last year, the demand for tickets out-stripped supply, so his fan-meeting was broadcast live via satellite at 31 cinemas across Japan, an unprecedented way to satisfy fans’ desire to watch his show.
JKS continues to hone his acting and singing despite being neglected by media He uses sincerity to win fans
Korean media points out that before the news of JKS’ album topping the Oricon chart was announced, both the Korean and Japanese media were not enthusiastic about reports on JKS, because he still belongs to the younger generation of still-rising artistes, and JKS is not yet on par with big stars such as Bae Yong-joon, Song Seung Heon and Hyun Bin. Despite this lack of attention, JKS continues to work hard to hone his acting and singing. Every time when he holds his fan-meeting, be it in Korea or other countries such as Japan, one always sees JKS’ sincerity and consideration towards fans. The most important reason why JKS can win fans’ hearts is that he possesses Japan’s top star model etiquette.
JKS is not a top star in Korea “You’re my Pet” becomes the test for JKS’ skill and popularity
Japan’s fascination with Korean girl groups is widely known, and on Oricon chart on 9 May when JKS surpassed top-rated Girls Generation to become the weekly champion, even many Korean fans were in for a big surprise. Not only is he the first overseas artiste to top the Oricon chart on his first release, JKS is also the first artiste (including Japanese singers) to achieve this feat in 30 years since Kondō Masahiko.
In contrast to the craze in Japan, it is also a fact that JKS is not counted amongst the ranks of top stars in Korea. His acting in “Hwang Jin-I” received some initial acknowledgement, but viewership ratings for his most recent drama “Marry me Mary” fell below the embarrassing 10% threshold. His works such as “Happy Life”, “Baby and Me” and “The Case of Itaewon Homicide” were average in terms of reviews and viewership.
Korean media analyzes bluntly that even the viewership ratings for his representative work “YAB” were poor in Korea. JKS’ popularity increase in Japan is similar to Bae Yong-joon’s, in that his drama became popular and topped ratings in Japan when Fuji TV aired it. If Bae Yong-joon can be said to have the love of middle-aged audience due to his sense of gentility rarely seen in Japanese male artistes, then JKS wins fans (including younger fans) due to his new-generation individuality and gender-neutral charm. This is similar to the reasons why K-pop became popular.
In the wake of Bae Yong-joon, many Korean artistes have also developed their career in Japan, but the only Hallyu star who has gotten all the Japanese media singing his praises is possibly only Jang Keun Suk. JKS on the cover of anan magazine sold a record 280,000 copies to the extent of no stock. “Oricon Style” editor even says that “JKS period has arrived”, and news describe JKS’ popularity as the aggressiveness of a hurricane.
The movie “You’re my Pet” is JKS’ first commercial work after joining the ranks of Hallyu star.
“Whether JKS’ popularity is the over-enthusiastic promotion of the media or a real fact, the ticket sales of this movie will prove to be the test of his talent and popularity.”
หากเอ่ยชื่อของ จางกึนซอก (Jang Keun Suk) ขึ้นมานาทีนี้ จะมีสาวๆ สักกี่คนกันที่ตอบว่าไม่รู้จักหรือไม่เคยตกหลุมรักเขา จางกึนซอก คือชายหนุ่มรูปงามเจ้าของบุคลิกอันโดดเด่นและรอยยิ้มมหัศจรรย์ ผู้ได้รับการกล่าวขวัญถึงว่าเป็นนักแสดงรุ่นใหม่ที่เต็มเปี่ยมไปด้วยพรสวรรค์และพรแสวง ความมุ่งมั่นตั้งใจทำงานอันนำมาซึ่งความสามารถในฐานะนักแสดงชั้นนำของเขานั้น ได้รับการพิสูจน์มาแล้วจากผลงานแสดงทั้งละครและภาพยนตร์หลากหลายบทบาท (Alien Sam, Hong Gil Dong, Beethoven Virus, You’re Beautiful, Mary Stayed Out All Night) อีกทั้งรางวัลต่างๆ ที่การันตีได้ดีว่า ผลงานและฝีมือของเขายังชนะใจกรรมการจากสถาบันอันทรงเกียรติมากมาย (MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actor 2008, SBS Drama Awards - Top Ten Stars 2009, KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Popularity 2010, 15th China Music Awards (CMA) – Most Influential Korean Artist Award 2011) ล่าสุดเขายังเดบิวในฐานะศิลปินนักร้องด้วยซิงเกิล 'Let me cry' เพลงแรกในชีวิตของ จางกึนซอก ที่เปิดตัวในวงการเพลงญี่ปุ่น ซึ่งสามารถทำยอดขายได้สูงถึง 119,149 แผ่นหลังจากเพิ่งออกวางจำหน่ายเมื่อ 27 เม.ย.ที่ผ่านมา จึงครองแชมป์อันดับ 1 ซิงเกิลชาร์ตประจำสัปดาห์ของโอริคอน (Oricon Chart) ได้อย่างสวยงาม ยังมีรางวัลขวัญใจแฟนๆ ที่ไม่เพียงเฉพาะประเทศเกาหลีต่างมอบให้ จางกึนซอก ในรูปแบบของกำลังใจและแรงสนับสนุนอย่างเหนียวแน่น ซึ่งนับวันยิ่งเพิ่มมากขึ้นจนขยายวงกว้างอย่างทวีคูณไปเรื่อยๆ ทั่วเอเชียและกำลังจะกลายเป็นทั่วโลกในไม่ช้า
[News] Lee Da-hae transforms Femme Fatale "Attractive as a rose". Cr. - hancinema
Lee Da-hae in new MBC drama "Ripley" showed off femme fatale beauty from charming to shocking.
According to MBC on the 11th, Lee Da-hae was at a 'double attraction' poster shoot in Ilsan MBC Dream Center on the 29th.
She wore a strong red dress that emphasized her neck and waist.
The staff said, "There is an expression on her back too", "Every picture is a photo collection", and gathered around the photo line, delaying the shoot to some point.
After the poster shoot Lee Da-hae introduced herself saying, "There are pure and friendly flowers like the dandelion and flowers like the rose which is so splendidly unforgettable. Mi-ri is a woman like a rose with sharp thorns and the ability to capture people. I will do my best to best portray Mi-ri who stands against the world in her own way".
Meanwhile, "Ripley" is a traditional mellow drama which questions the value of life between greedy desire and true love. Through a woman who falls into a hole so deep she can't get out because of one thing she said, we can see the two sides of people towards desire.
[News] Yoo Jin and Ki Tae-yeong getting married in July. Cr. - hancinema
Yoo Jin from girl group SES and actor Ki Tae-yeong are getting married this July.
Yoo Jin and Ki Tae-yeong wrote on their fan cafes on the morning of the 11th and announced their marriage. Then their managements officially announced their marriage as well.
The two met on the MBC weekend drama "Creating Destiny", developed into a relationship and are finally getting married.
The marriage will take place as a church service privately with only the two families and some close friends in July.
According to celebrity wedding specialist Yuna Kim who has the overall directing of this wedding, it's a devout church wedding but will be a beautiful one with style.
Yoo Jin's management G.G Entertainment and Ki Tae-yeong's entertainment J Star Entertainment will release details through an official press conference soon.
The official press conference will take place on the 23rd of May at the publishing anniversary party of Yoo Jin's second book of "Get It Beauty".
Meanwhile, Yoo Jin is MC on the On Style "Get It Beauty" program and is CEO for an internet shopping mall. Ki Tae-yeong is currently looking for his next project after "Royal Family".
After a year, the beautiful guy still retains his charm. Earlier, JKS came to Hong Kong to hold his fan-meeting. Besides the many fans who turned up at his fan-meeting, wherever JKS went, he received much support, evidence that this beautiful guy has his attractiveness.
From “You are Beautiful” to “Marry me Mary”, JKS has been acting the role of singer. In real life, he also has a dream of being a singer, and this year, JKS has finally realized his dream. He released his debut album in Japan and has achieved excellent results, once again proving that with determination, dreams can come true.
Motivation from fans
Jang Keun Suk loves his fans very much, and his fans are also known for protecting him, especially Hong Kong fans who are hard to forget. “Hong Kong fans are really very passionate. Last year was my first time in Hong Kong for promotional events. While I was midway through dinner at a restaurant, the police came. I was asked to leave without finishing much of the food, because many people were standing outside the restaurant and even on the road obstructing traffic, so the police asked me to leave. Also, after the successful performance last year, I went to celebrate with my team and became a bit tipsy. The paparazzi took some photos of me. At that time, in order to protect me, some fans almost got into a fight with the paparazzi, haha! So I want to remind the paparazzi to be careful, because my fans are really awesome.”
Besides supporting their idol, fans also did many things which made Jang Keun Suk feel touched. “Like this time, fans donated towards the Japan relief efforts in my name, some bought bus advertisements for me and sometimes give me drinks and biscuits. All these warm my heart.”With such considerate fans, it’s no wonder that JKS wants to keep his promise to come again to Hong Kong to thank his fans!
The reward of singing
Having acted as a singer or musician in the past, many mistakenly thought that JKS was a singer, but actually he was an actor until this year when JKS can claim to be a singer too. “Being a singer in drama and in real life is really different. During acting, all the scenes are pre-determined; the actor only follows the character. But as a real singer releasing my album in Japan and topping the sales chart after a couple of days, this phenomenon is even more dramatic than television and incredible. I am more touched by this, because this is not pre-determined. This comes from my hard work. I feel very fortunate to receive everyone’s affirmation.”
His first album release has also made JKS recall his first public singing performance. “I kept that video. That was when I was 21 years old. Just thinking of it is horrifying. At that time, I didn’t have my own songs and sang someone else’s. To be able to stand on the stage then was unbelievable. I was so nervous and my mind was a total blank.”Now JKS is of course calmer when it comes to singing, like his Cri Show in Hong Kong this time, his every gesture and pose exuded a singer’s demeanour.
Friendly as ever
Despite being a Hallyu idol, JKS continues to be friendly. In Hong Kong for his promotional events, he often smiles and makes people happy.
[News] "City Hunter" Lee Min-ho is a 100% sharp shooter. Cr. - hancinema
Lee Min-ho showed off his shooting skills in the Thailand shoot for new SBS drama "City Hunter" coming this 25th.
According to the productions on the 11th, Lee Min-ho was extremely good at shooting in Thailand and put everyone in awe.
Lee Min-ho had been getting private lessons from a shooting expert even before going to Thailand to become a "City Hunter".
Using the national shooting ranges from time to time, he had been building on his skills. He was as good as a real shooter in Thailand and kept practicing like it was the real thing.
Well trained Lee Min-ho was the perfect "City Hunter" using the shot gun, pistol, revolver and rifle.
A shot gun is too heavy to be held with one hand and the noise it makes when it goes off is too loud to even hear anyone speak but Lee Min-ho was calm about it.
The productions said, "Normally a person would be frightened to death, flinch or even be pushed back at the noise but Lee Min-ho the "City Hunter" was calm and natural about it".
"The shoot continued until our ears were numb but Lee Min-ho didn't show exhaustion and was professional for the two day shoot".
Meanwhile, "City Hunter" is based on an original by a Japanese writer and is an issue as it is being made into a drama in Korea.
Unlike the Japanese background in the 1980s as it originally is, the drama is based in Seoul in 2011 and the lead actor grows into a City Hunter and solves cases.
[Interview] Jang Keun Suk on Han FUN magazine. cr:Sohu entertainment English translated by vam+xiao tu@GeunGeun baidu
Sohu entertainment: (credit 舍人) weekly magazine pubished by Japanese chanjing news agency gains a lot of attention from Korean fans since its preparation. And the cover figure of this second issue of magazine (published on May 4) is Jang Keun Suk who becomes a hot topics because his debut creates "miraculous sales". To interview Jang Keun Suk, the reporter from specially rushed to Seoul,and listened to his thoughts of such great performance of the music debut.
said because of Jang Keun Suk sensation, many fans called editing department, and said the ordinary stores are out of store,and inquired how to purchase it. Jang Keun Suk's popularity, no need to go into details. What's worth mentioning is that Jang Keun Suk's excellent Japanese pronunciation and articulation in gains much complements. Many people praised: "I'm not his fan, so when I listened to this song at the first time, I thought it's sung by a Japanese singer."While interviewed by , Jang Keun Suk answered questions in Japanese as much as he can (without help of interpeter). What impressed the reporter is that Jang Keun Suk on the stage is so straightforward and a little crazy, but behind the scenes, he must work very hard.
The following is the content of the interview with Jang Keun Suk from :
Resorting to the drama , he is becoming one of the actors who have the most power ofinfluence in Asian showbiz, he is Jang Keun Suk. His popularity in Japan is such amazing to us in the same field.The debut single released on April 27, created the unprecedented recording, weekly no 1 on Oricon after its release (Overseas actors）
and the Suntory CF received much good comments. His will be broadcasting on TBS on May 20. While meeting Jang Keun Suk in Seoul, he was still in fresh looks, and told me in fluent Japanese that in Autumn he wanted to open a concert tour in Japan. It's a big news want to let eels see the stage that only belongs to Jang Keun Suk
Acting in CF, the products of this brand will be sold out ,and on the cover figure of magazine,the magazines's sales will immidiatedly be out of store.......Jang Keun Suk is playing as a increasing popularity rule: debut single sold out 119 thousand,and become the no.1 on Oricon in the whole week. And he is the second male SOLO singer who achieved such performance after Masahiko Kondo. Moreover, Including SOLO, bands, he is the first overeas singer that his single is No.1 in the whole week after its release
Reporter: Congratulate on your debut as a singer. You’ve played musicians on screen for times, now you realise your dream in reality, how's your feeling of it?
JKS: It completely differs from playing a singer in drama. No matter how many times I played, I never had a chance to sing and perform as myself but to show the character's life and sing as required. when performing on screen, even though I wished to perform in my own way, it wouldn't be accepted because of the conflict with the script. However, as a singer, I can show the real "Jang Keun Suk". So now, I want to offer my eels the stage that only belongs to me.
Reporter: You want your Japanese eels to see your performance soon?
JKS: I really do.
Reporter: Do you have any confirmed schedule?
JKS: the national tour fan meeting in Japan had been scheduled to hold in April but was cancelled because of the earthquake. My personal photo book will be released in July, I think the tour concert is likely to be on this Autumn.
Reporter: You played MMM after a big hit of YB, that would be pressures for you. When played MMM, what did you especially pay attention to?
JKS: the reason why i accepted MMM is because I admire Mu Gyul 's lifestyle. as you said,because of the epidemic of YB, many people look forward to my next step, that may put me under pressure. But I'm still young, a young actor. I still need to learn a lot from each drama I involve in, what I should do is just to do my best. I may feel worried but I still try my best to work out while shooting each work.
Reporter: On MMM press conference, you said when you had known Moon Geun Young was in the cast, you'd screamed "bravo". So how do you feel about working with her?
JKS: She's the actress I always dream to collaborate with. Both of us are kid actors, at the same age, so we have a lot in common. During the work, I find her intelligent and assertive. she'd proposed her own idea after hearing the director's instruction, and designed her performance after discussion.
Reporter: You guys won the "Best Couple" on KBS award. Did you have any debate during work?
JKS: Yes. but our debate was not caused by dissatisfaction about each other but our anxiety for playing the characters better, so sometimes we got different ideas about performing, coz both of us prepared well for the drama and had our own expectations on it. We tried to find a good way to perform that could satisfy 2 of us.
Reporter: What's your impression of Moon Geun Young?
JKS: She surprised people. the real Geun Young, (if had a relationship with her) must be the strong side in the relationship . (GeunYoung's personality is opposite to her role) Mary is a motivate girl who can give strength to people around her, flawless, so I can play the role easily.
Reporter: Your Japanese is not bad. I heard that you’d studied in Japan. Can you share any tips for learning Japanese?
JKS: I never studied in Japan, I just lived there for a period.
Reporter: You didn’t?
JKS: I didn’t. I lived in Japan for a month, not for work. During that period, I learnt some Japanese. But actually I genuinely learnt it when I was studying in New Zealand. I made lots of Japanese friends there and accessed to plenty of Japanese music and movies.
Reporter: Because of your CF, the rice wine enjoys a good sale.
JKS: Sold out. Sorry for that.(lol)
Reporter: The CF is highly praised and widely welcomed.
JKS: When shooting the CF, I would say I played a new role rather than showed the real “JKS”. I heard that a good many customers want to buy the product. Since the earthquake took place, I was unable to communicate with my fans face to face temporarily. And lots of fans get relived by watching my CF,that would be great. I received texts from my Japanese friends once in a while, saying” I’m drinking ‘your’ wine”. And I’d reply, ”don't drink it up once a time”.(lol)
Reporter: Have you thought why you are called MOTERU (handsome, hot guy, a man has his own style)?
JKS: Why? (lol) I felt quite surprised that I can start a trend. It’s nice but I often feel like everything would fade quickly, so I tell myself not to be slack. For me, keeping going is a task, an extra homework, and the burden would be increased as well.
Reporter: Share with us your tips for being MOTERU.
JKS: hahahaha, drink a lot.
Reporter: Which parts do you usually care a lot?
JKS: I’m the one who cares about fragrance and tries to keep it. I especially love Vanilla perfume.
Reporter: You live a busy life, I think you may not have lots of time to rest. How do you relax yourself in spare time?
JKS: I can’t have a rest recently. I have to enforce myself to work hard this year.
Reporter: At last, what do you wanna say to Japanese eels?
JKS: I feel very sorry that I couldn’t meet with you guys as scheduled owing to the earthquake. The new album showcase could not be held as promised either, I feel extremely sorry for that. But I think currently, the recovery of victims is the most important. I’ll pray for them. I hope you fans can remain patient and wait for a while until everyone can meet with me in a pleasant mood. Drink “makkol” (the rice wine), listen to my songs, time would fly. I myself extremely look forward to singing together with you, and I promise I’ll be there, please wait for me.
The debut singles breaks many recordings, being No.1 on Oricon: so moved When hearing his debut single is weekly No.1 on Oricon, Jang Keun Suk said under the influence of earthquake, (I) can't head to Japan to promote my singles. But the sales is so good.'(I felt) so touched and moved by eels's continued support, I will reward you for working harder. Really thanks.
Words out of the interview；As to the perfume story of Jang Keun Suk, (I) heard from others earlier. (I) attended a press conference of an activity the year before last year, and heard Media friends whispered: "Did you smell it?", "yeah,I did, it's the same from the hearsay'. I was confused at that time. Until last year, (I) learnt it from the couterpart: Girls are very curious about the perfume Jang Keun Suk use, Because it smells very very good'.
In August, Jang Keun Suk will visit Japan with Moon Geun Young, and hold the audience meeting in Tokyo.
[News] "I Saw the Devil" awarded top prize at film fest in Spain. Cr. - 10asia
Korean thriller "I Saw the Devil" was awarded the top prize at the 17th annual FANT-Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival over the weekend, according to the official website of the fest on Monday.
"Devil," helmed by famed Korean auteur Kim Jee-woon, beat out other international films including director Park Chan-wook's "Thirst" under the official selection for the jury award for best feature film at the fest held in the city of Bilbao of Spain starting from May 2 to 8.
The jury of the official selection considered "I Saw the Devil" as "daring and courageous" and "interesting" in the method of how the movie was shot by director Kim.
"Devil," starring Lee Byung-hun who plays a secret agent who plots revenge against a serial killer played by Choi Min-sik, has garnered much attention from both fans in Korea and overseas.
Since opening in local theaters on August 12 last year, the pic has attracted over 1.2 million moviegoers which amounts to a gross of about 9.3 billion Korean won.
The films was pre-sold to France, England Taiwan and Turkey during the Cannes film market in May and has also been invited to this year's Toronto International Film Festival under the Special Presentations category, which recognizes major films from famous directors.
Jung Woo-sung will be in Japan for the time being.
Despite his indirect tie-in to the scandal between Lee Ji-ah and Seo Tai-ji, Jung is showing no signs of slowing down. He will be busy filming a new drama called "Good Life" in Japan for Fuji TV. The star left for the neighboring country on May 7th. And according to Jung's agency, the date of his return is still unknown.
"Good Life" is based on the bestseller published in 2007, "Stickleback Fish". It follows the love of a devoted father who is trying to save his leukemia-stricken son's life. The Korean entertainer will be playing the role of a doctor renowned in the field of childhood leukemia who starts appearing from episode six on. The father character will be played Japanese actor Sorimachi Takashi.
[Photo & News] Kim Hee Chul's 'Young Street radio' make video and photograhp with Jang Keun Suk show surprise to Lee Da Hae. Original :http://twssg.blogspot.com/
On 8th May at MBC broadcast airing 'Section TV Entertainment' is starring in it during the interview, Kim Hee Chul, and a surprise attempt to make video calls and a close relationship of these was reported after one year.
Kim Hee Chul’s 'Young Street', a part of SBS’s new spring schedule last years. His first solo radio hosting of 'Young Street', Super Junior’s Kim Heechul has organized a celebration show and invited some special close entertainer friends to the studio. Both of all was Lee Da Hae from 'Chuno' and Jang Keun Suk from 'You are Beautiful', will make appearances and have a good time with Kim Hee Chul.
Jang Keun Suk, Lee Da Hae and Kim photo last year in video surprise from Kim Hee Chul's 'Young Street radio' .
On your birthday, We wish for you the fulfillment of all your fondest dreams. We hope that for every candle on your cake... you get a wonderful surprise. We wish for you that whatever you want most in life, it comes to you,
just the way you imagined it, or better. We hope you get as much pleasure from our friendship as I do. We wish we were sisters, so we could have known you from the beginning...
We look forward to enjoying our friendship for many more of your birthdays. We're so glad you were born, because you brighten our life and fill it with joy.
Time To Say Good Bye : Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Time To Say Goodbye (Italian Version) Artist : Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Sarah: Quando sono sola sogno all'orizzonte e mancan le parole, si lo so che non c'è luce in una stanza quando manca il sole, se non ci sei tu con me, con me. Su le finestre mostra a tutti il mio cuore che hai accesso, chiudi dentro me la luce che hai incontrato per strada.
Time to say goodbye. Con te partirò. Paesi che non ho mai veduto e vissuto con te, adesso sì li vivrò. Con te partirò su navi per mari che, io lo so, no, no, non esistono più, it's time to say goodbye. Con te io li vivrò.
Andrea: Quando sei lontana sogno all'orizzonte e mancan le parole, e io si lo so che sei con me, con me, tu mia luna tu sei qui con me, mio sole tu sei qui con me, con me, con me, con me.
Time to say goodbye. Con te partirò. Paesi che non ho mai veduto e vissuto con te, adesso sì li vivrò. Con te partirò su navi per mari che, io lo so, no, no, non esistono più,
Both: con te io li rivivrò. Con te partirò su navi per mari che, io lo so, no, no, non esistono più, con te io li rivivrò. Con te partirò
Io con te.
Sarah When I'm alone I dream of the horizon and words fail; yes, I know there is no light in a room where the sun is absent, if you are not here with me. At the windows show everyone my heart which you set alight; enclose within me the light you encountered on the street.
Time to say goodbye. I'll go with you to countries I never saw and shared with you, now, yes, I shall experience them. I'll go with you on ships across seas which, I know, no, no, exist no longer; it's time to say goodbye. with you I shall experience them.
Andrea When you are far away I dream of the horizon and words fail, and, yes, I know that you are with me; you, my moon, are here with me, my sun, you are here with me with me, with me, with me.
Time to say goodbye. I'll go with you to countries I never saw and shared with you, now, yes, I shall experience them. I'll go with you on ships across seas which, I know, no, no, exist no longer,
Both with you I shall experience them again. I'll go with you on ships across seas which, I know, no, no, exist no longer, with you I shall experience them again. I'll go with you.
You and me.
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Time To Say Goodbye (English Version) Artist : Sarah Brightman
When I am alone I sit and dream And when I dream the words are missing Yes I know that in a room so full of light That all the light is missing But I don't see you with me, with me Close up the windows, bring the sun to my room Through the door you've opened Close inside of me the light you see that you met in the darkness
Time to say goodbye Horizons are never far Would I have to find them alone without true light of my own with you I will go on ships over seas that I now know No, they don't exist anymore It's time to say goodbye
When you were so far away I sit alone and dream of the horizon Then I know that you are here with me, with me Building bridges over land and sea Shine a blinding light for you and me To see, for us to be
Time to say goodbye Horizons are never far Would I have to find them alone without true light of my own with you I will go on ships over seas that I now know No, they don't exist anymore It's time to say goodbye
so with you I will go on ships over seas that I now know No, they don't exist anymore It's time to say goodbye
[News] Lee Seo-jin come back after 2 years in 'Gye Baek' MBC new historical drama. Cr. - javabeans
This should perk up fans of mania drama Damo: Its star Lee Seo-jin and writer Jung Hyung-soo are re-teaming for a new MBC fusion sageuk drama that sheds new light on the life of Baekje-era General 'Gye Baek', which is also the drama’s name.
The project has got “sageuk hit” written all over it: Damo remains one of Lee Seo-jin’s most memorable roles, and he had another hit playing a king in Yi San; its writer went on to pen mega-blockbuster sageuk Jumong; and its PD Kim Geun-hong worked on Dae Jang Geum, Jumong, Dong Yi, Queen Seon-deok, and Yi San. Yeesh. With creds like that, this is a case where it’ll be more shocking if the drama fails than if it shoots to success. No pressure or anything.
This’ll be Lee’s first drama in two years, after shooting the eerie summer horror series Hon. It plans for large-scale shoots in China and is currently casting.
'Gye Baek'is being planned for a 32-episode run and will premiere in July. It’s a Monday-Tuesday show that’ll follow Ripley, which is the show that follows MBC’s fusion sageuk The Duo.
[News] Kim Myung-min races in 'Pace Maker'. Cr. - javabeans
The Method man strikes again: Kim Myung-min takes on the role of an elite-level runner for his new movie Pace Maker, and it looks like he’s dropped yet more weight to do it. Eep!
I’d thought he’d lost all the weight he could afford to lose (and then some) for his movie My Love By My Side, and was relieved when that was over, for the sake of his health. But here he is, looking gaunt again to act the role of a pace maker, who participates in the first part of a marathon to keep the pace for its frontrunner, and then drops out. But he dreams of being a contender himself; ergo, movie.
Apparently Kim injured his right leg while filming another one. Coincidentally, his Man-ho character in Pace Maker also has a right-leg injury. I’ve read enough about Kim’s insane Method acting to feel relieved that his injury came first, lest he pursue yet more masochistic activity in the name of realism.
Kim called the movie “a very hopeful and touching human story.” You know what would give me hope? If he started EATING again! Sigh. Filming began on Pace Maker on April 11, and plans to release in the latter half of the year.
[Photo & News] Yoo Ah-in as a high school brawler in Wan Deuk-yi. Cr. - javabeans
Here’s a look at Yoo Ah-in‘s (Sungkyunkwan Scandal) next project, where he stars as the titular Wan-deuk-yi in a coming-of-age tale based on a manhwa of the same name. (The character’s name is Wan-deuk, and “yi” is what you’d add at the end of it if you’re the same age or older, like Kang-ah.)
It’ll be his first starring role in a film, much-deserved since he’s been the scene-stealer and fan favorite for many of his projects in the last few years. Though Sungkyunkwan broke him out into the limelight, he seems to be interested in taking on challenging roles, even if to change up expectations.
He’ll be starring alongside film and drama heavyweight Kim Yoon-seok (The Chaser, Jeon Woo Chi, also starring in the upcoming heist film The Professionals, aka Thieves, starring Lee Jung-jae). Kim is someone you maybe don’t go to the movies to see, but ends up carrying the whole drama and the action.
Yoo Ah-in’s character Wan-deuk-yi is a high school student who comes from a rough background, and uses his fists to solve all problems. It becomes a way of life for him, until one teacher, played by Kim, takes an interest in him and gets him to take his fighting fists out of the street and into the ring.
The film also stars Kang Byul (Kim Suro) as Wan-deuk-yi’s girlfriend, below, and Park Hyo-joo (Dangerous Meeting). Directing is Lee Han (My Love, Almost Love, Garden of Heaven).
I love a good underdog story, and the teacher-as-surrogate-father relationship is bound to be heartwarming. This looks to be one to keep an eye on, if even for the performances of the two leads alone.
