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[TRANS] 130808 ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master’ Set To Air A ’88 Olympics Special… With The Reappearance Of Table Tennis

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According to a representative of the program, ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ is preparing a ’1988 Olympics Special’, that is set to begin airing early September, after their badminton project. The special episodes will be to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ’88 Seoul Olympics, which were held in September, 1988.

To commemorate the fact that table tennis was chosen as an official Olympics sport during the ’88 Seoul Olympics, ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ will be revisiting it once more. Comedian Park Sung Ho, who had joined the celebrity team during their table tennis matches, is set to return for the event.

One representative stated, “The Olympics special will begin airing before Chuseok (mid September) and finish after Chuseok, and will be dealing with a variety of sports,” and “Table tennis is one of the sports that the team will be playing and the special will be aired across several episodes.”

Meanwhile, ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ is a program that boosts health and happiness through friendly matches with ordinary people and has already taken on table tennis, bowling and badminton.

Source: [osen]

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[TRANS] 130809 Post of JYJ Tweets

This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes tweets from 6am KST, August 9th to 5:59am KST, August 10th.

That was slightly… terrifying
(Junsu, 3:18pm KST) The time of Angle Hansol has passed… He is now Sion Hansol pic.twitter.com/bgH7d2Ubvf

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Just For Fun

I found this while looking for a recipe. It was so intriguing to me that I could honestly read it that I decided to share it.   >’-‘<    😮

Not to worry!

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[TRANS] 130808 A Concert Without JYJ: Song Young Gil, The Mayor Of Incheon Says, “I Too Hope For Their Appearance”

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Posts of protest are flooding social networking systems regarding JYJ’s exclusion from the ’2014 Incheon Asian Games Commemoration Hallyu Concert’, despite the fact that they are the honorary ambassadors of the sporting event.

One Twitter user sent a tweet to Song Young Gil, the mayor of Incheon, (@Bulloger) and said, “Are you aware of the fact that JYJ, the honorary ambassadors of the Incheon Asian Games, weren’t even invited to the upcoming commemorative concert?” and “Even though they had never been invited to the concert, the committee submitted a false report that JYJ declined their invitation.”

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According to the argument made by this Twitter user, JYJ’s names were excluded from the ’2014 Incheon Asian Games Commemoration Hallyu Concert’, that will be held on the 1st of September, despite being the honorary ambassadors of the sporting event, and the decision was made by the Incheon Development and Tourism Corporation, who are in charge of inviting celebrities to perform at the concert jyjincheonasianganes

The current guest list for the concert features 20 teams including 2AM, miss A, Girls Day, B2ST, Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, SISTAR, SECRET, KARA and T-ara.

JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment stated that they have filed a formal objection regarding the controversy and stated, “A misunderstanding arose when the Incheon Development and Tourism Corporation, who are in charge of inviting singers to perform at the concert, notified the committee that JYJ declined their invitation. We set the record straight that we have never received an actual invitation to perform at the concert. We have been told that the committee will verify the truth of the situation by tomorrow (8th).”

Hearing about his controversy, Mayor Song stated, “I, too, hope for JYJ’s appearance at the concert but I was notified by the Incheon Development and Tourism Corporation that the line-up issue is being dealt with by MBC. I will make sure to check on the situation with the representatives of the Incheon Development and Tourism Corporation and the committee of the Asian Games.”

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[TRANS] 130807 What Does ‘Variety Show’ Mean To TVXQ’s Max Changmin, A Top Idol For The Past 10 Years? (Interview)

TVXQ’s Max Changmin is turning into a great ‘entertainer’.

We recently met with Max Changmin on the set of KBS 2TV’s ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ and he seemed very energetic as he said, “My personality has gotten much brighter and extroverted.” Though he has been called the ‘Fool’ of the show and shown a completely new side of him that differs from his stage persona, Max Changmin is slowly but surely beginning to learn the joys of variety shows.

“Till not long ago, the first thing I felt was fear when I said, ‘I’m going to be appearing in a variety show’. Personally, I felt really scared and fearful that I was going to be regular on a show, ten years into my debut. Luckily, I was able to adapt to the show more easily because it focuses on sports. Sweat never lies. I believed that as long as the viewers could see my sincerity, and as long as I worked hard, I would succeed eventually.”

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Some in the broadcasting industry have chosen Max Changmin as, ‘The MC in his 20s who could succeed Lee Seung Gi’. While filming ‘Moonlight Prince’, Max Changmin drew the attention of many for his calm and well-informed aura. For ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’, he has even held cue cards to help Kang Ho Dong out. Critics say that his tall stature and exemplary image are perfect for him to become the leading emcee of a new generation. Add in the fact that he is one of the greatest Hallyu stars of Korea, and the potential he has to succeed as an emcee is limitless.

Regarding this, Max Changmin stayed humble as he said, “You’re too generous with your praise.” He confessed, “This was the first chance for me to see what variety shows are really about, and I’m so happy to be given the opportunity to stand next to and watch Kang Ho Dong, the nation’s greatest emcee who has worked in the industry for over a decade, do what he does best. I really look up to him and I have so much to learn from him, not only about variety shows, but also about having the right attitude.”

He also emphasized, “Though I still have much to learn, I will continue to do my best and learn as much as I can. I’m not that greedy about my position as an emcee, but that doesn’t mean that I will let this opportunity slip past my fingers. I want to keep moving forward, step by step.”

Max Changmin recently got injured during a river-rafting training exercise in the Gangwon Province when a rapid smacked an oar in his face. Though his lips had swelled to a point that made participating in the rest of the program difficult, he buckled down and kept going. His ‘dogged determination’ and ‘professionalism’ was praised by his viewers.

Like this, Max Changmin is doing his best, not only as a member of ‘TVXQ’, but also as an entertainer. Max Changmin ended with the statement, “Just like how I feel that my work is so worthwhile, I hope our viewers share that sentiment with me. And I hope that many people are inspired by my efforts and start to believe in themselves that, ‘Hey, if he can do it, then so can I.’”

Source: [newsen]

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[TRANS] 130808 Post of JYJ Tweets

This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes tweets from 6am KST, August 8th to 5:59am KST, August 9th.


(Jaejoong, 8:05am KST) The inconvenient truth of having to eat these big Tiger whatchamacallit prawns for breakfast.. I bought 40 of them last time I went grocery shopping because they tasted delicious and this is what happens ㅜㅜ pic.twitter.com/ahzJCRVanm

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(Jaejoong, 11.16pm KST) Recently, a weird old man has been going crazy with news about JYJ. Isn’t it sick to derive happiness from hurting another person? Everyone, please be careful,okay.

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[Trans] 130802 U-Know Yunho – Choi Daniel – Park Soo Jin, The ’85 Line Gather For A Meeting Of ‘Superior Friends’

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The entertainment industry’s ’85 line has gotten together for a night out.

A photo was posted recently on an online community thread with the title ‘The Superior ’85 Line’.

The photo features U-Know Yunho, Shin Ji Soo, Choi Daniel, Park Soo Jin, Wang Jihae and Kim Eun Jung, all born in 1985. They are all smiling at the camera and looking like they’re having a great time.

Netizens who saw the photo left comments such as, “What an awesome group,” “You guys look great,” “I didn’t know U-Know Yunho and Daniel Choi were the same age,” “It’s nice to see actors and singers mingling,” and “They look so happy together.”

Meanwhile, U-Know Yunho was recently chosen as the honorary ambassador of the Gwangju Design Biennale, which is set to open in September. Choi Daniel will be returning to the drama industry in September with the 2-episode KBS2 pilot drama ‘Wait for Romance’ with BoA. Park Soo Jin is currently appearing in the KBS2 drama ‘Sword and Flower’ as Moseol.

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[TRANS] 130806 “We Want To See Kim Junsu’s Performances” – The Seoul Arts Center’s Homepage Crashes

Fierce competition for ‘Elisabeth’ tickets, the Seoul Arts Center’s homepage crashes

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A flood of fans are aching for tickets to see JYJ’s Kim Junsu (XIA) in the musical ‘Elisabeth’, leading to the homepage of the Seoul Arts Center, who are in charge of ticket reservations for the musical, to crash.

At 10a.m. on the 6th, Interpark and the Seoul Arts Center opened up the third round of ticket reservations for the musical ‘Elisabeth’.

Kim Junsu’s fans flooded in to grab tickets for Kim Junsu’s performances. Almost as soon as reservations opened up, the Seoul Arts Center’s homepage crashed. Though fans could access Interpark, Kim Junsu’s shows were sold out in an instant.

The reason behind the Seoul Arts Center homepage’s crash is probably Kim Junsu’s fans. Many of the posts written on various online communities were made by Kim Junsu and JYJ’s fans and said, “I want to get a ticket but I can’t access the website.”

During the first and second round of ticket reservations, most Kim Junsu-related online communities were flooded with posts about buying tickets for Kim Junsu’s ‘Elisabeth’ performances.

Meanwhile, Kim Junsu, who is charge of the role Death (Tod), attended the ‘Elisabeth’ press call on the 25th of July at the Seoul Arts Center and said, “‘Elisabeth’ is the production that won me the Best Musical Actor Award. I loved working with the greatest actors of the industry and I wanted to feel that excitement again. I’m happy to be working with everyone in this year’s cast. I learned so much from Robert Johansson last year, and I’d like to learn more from him this year.”

The musical ‘Elisabeth’ is a production that depicts the life of the beautiful Austrian empress Elisabeth. Her dramatic life story of love and death is highlighted by the fantasy character of Death.

Ok Joo Hyun, Kim Junsu, Park Eun Tae, Min Young Ki and Lee Jung Hwa will be joined by Kim So Hyun, Park Hyo Shin, Lee Ji Hoon, Kim Isak and Noh Ji Hoon, and the musical will be performed from the 26th of July till the 7th of September at the Seoul Arts Center’s Opera Hall.

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[TRANS] 130806 Post of JYJ Tweets

This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by JYJ. A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations This post includes tweets from 6am KST, August 6th to 5:59am KST, August 7th.

Yay he kept his promise 😀 Adorable <3
(Junsu, 4:54pm KST, English Tweet) Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0Q3iTwfYOe

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True dat 🙂
(Jaejoong, 11:10pm KST) When you’re missing that last 2% in your life.. All you need is good friends and good conversations pic.twitter.com/w5CAFJZzf9

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[Trans] 130805 ‘Incredible!’ – Why Are Men Flocking To Kim Junsu’s Concert?

Stealing the hearts of men with talents far beyond a normal idol

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XIA Junsu recently held another concert.

On the 3rd and 4th of August, JYJ’s XIA Junsu held a concert at COEX to commemorate the release of his second solo album ‘Incredible’. Titled ‘XIA 2nd ASIA TOUR in SEOUL’, XIA Junsu captivated 18,000 fans with his fatal charm for two days.

What was most surprising was the wide age range of the audience, as well as the fact that both genders were in attendance. Though the majority of the fans in the audience were women, it wasn’t too hard to find male fans amongst the crowd.

Male fans could be spotted here and there in the concert venue to enjoy the ‘Incredible’ concert. There were some who had come with their girlfriends or friends, but there were others standing in the mosh pits for a full 120 minutes to enjoy the show. There were some who had come alone, and it was apparent that both old and young men were in attendance to be captivated by XIA Junsu’s charm.

Fans who had come with their families could also be spotted. Fathers who had come to the concert holding the hands of their daughters could be seen in the crowd. Actor Seol Kyung Goo had also come with his daughter, with this being his second concert since last Winter’s performance. Many young teenagers could also be seen in the audience. Though XIA Junsu has not had much public exposure since beginning an exclusive contract lawsuit with his former agency in 2009, it was interesting to see the large number of teenage fans at the concert.

Such a sight is hard to see at an idol singer’s concert. Even the reporters at the event were surprised by the large number of male fans. This was more so considering the fact that it was a solo concert and not of a group. It was proof of how much XIA Junsu’s fandom has expanded over the years. The male fans danced, waved their hands and shouted to the rhythm of the music. They didn’t seem out-of-place with fanlights in their hands and MD goods wrapped around their necks.

XIA Junsu said, “There are a lot of male fans here today, like yesterday,” and “Would only the men scream for me?” In response, quite a few men waved their hands in the air and gave a low-toned shout. It was like being a concert by Lee Seung Hwan or Psy.

An interesting moment took place on the 4th. During ‘Genie Time’, when he grants three wishes from the audience, a male fan asked him to sing Lee Sora’s ‘The Wind is Blowing’ and even gave him a piece of papers that he’d written the lyrics on. Though XIA Junsu was surprised at first by the unexpected request, he completed the task with his sweet voice.

Then why did so many male fans flock to XIA Junsu’s concert?

It was probably his extraordinary vocal talent. He’s not just an idol singer who appeals with good looks or tricks, he’s a singer who has unwavering skills that heighten the overall satisfaction of a performance. When men become fans of singers of the same-sex, they usually prefer talented artistes.

Though he was taking on performances so powerful that he was sweating like a waterfall, XIA Junsu’s vocals never wavered and was recognized for his talents. Even men do not put XIA Junsu’s concerts in the same class as other idols.

Add in his masculinity and his ability to appeal to even the smallest emotions, and XIA Junsu is more than capable of captivated even the hearts of men as well as women.

After attending the concert, Kim Jung Hwan (Seoul, Geumchun-gu) said, “Though I had always heard that XIA Junsu was a great singer, I didn’t know he was this good,” and “His voice never wavered, even when his choreography required a lot of movement, and it was amazing. He’s better than anyone when it comes to stage presence.”

Seeing men and families in the crowd at a concert. This seems to be another characteristic unique to XIA Junsu’s concerts. He is no longer the exclusive property of young girls.

Source: [todaykorea]
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