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[News] 120926 JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong Ranks High On Japanese Charts

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[News] 120926 JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong Ranks High On Japanese Charts

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong is drawing a lot of attention by ranking high on every Japanese chart.

Japanese magazine Anan recently did a survey asking, “What is your favorite Hallyu TV series?” SBS’s Protect The Boss, in which Kim appeared, ranked first.

Kim also ranked third, following Hyun Bin, on the survey of ‘Japanese women’s favorite Korean actor.’

The fashion magazine, which sells around 300 thousand copies every week since 1970, is well known as a publication that features the top stars. The magazine is also very popular among girls from their 20s through 30s.

The series was aired on Japanese TBS in July and received considerable attention. The ‘Protect The Boss Kim Jae Joong Special Making DVD,’ which will be released in November, ranked first on a chart as soon as they started to receiving reservation offers.

A Japanese official says, “Kim has many fans who love him in Japan. His series made him even more popular all cross the country.”

Kim will start going on an Asian fan meeting tour on October 20 in China.

source: TV Report
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[Video] 120922 TVXQ – SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III in Jakarta

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[Vid] 120922 TVXQ – SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III in Jakarta

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[News] 120924 JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong Reveals A Picture Taken in India

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[News] 120924 JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong Reveals A Picture Taken in India

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong uploaded a picture in India.

On September 24, Kim uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “I’m at work! I am so going to eat Indian curry today!” In the picture, Kim is wearing a sleeveless shirt and looking at the camera with his big eyes.

Previously, Kim created a stir by revealing a picture of himself in India. In the previous post, Kim uploaded a picture of himself topless with the caption, “It’s so warm in India.”

Netizens commented: “Kim Jae Joong’s smile is such an art.” “His self-taken picture looks like a pictorial.” “I hope that you take a picture of the Indian curry too!” “I can’t believe that a guy is this pretty.”

source: TV Report
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[TRANS] 120921 The Secret Weapon Of TVXQ’s Comeback Is Their Special LED Equipment… ‘The Hulk Dance’

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[TRANS] 120921 The Secret Weapon Of TVXQ’s Comeback Is Their Special LED Equipment… ‘The Hulk Dance’

TVXQ, who will be making their latest comeback in one year and nine months, are preparing a secret weapon called the ‘Hulk dance’ with special LED equipment.

The group is planning to create a stage performance that transforms them into the Hulk by combining their arms with that of their dancers.

Fans caught a glimpse of the Hulk dance in the teaser video of TVXQ’s new song ‘Catch Me’ on the 21st. In the video, the members transformed into the Hulk and depicted dragons ascending to heaven by using special LED equipment.

A representative of their agency stated, “The choreography will be replicated exactly during TVXQ’s broadcasted performances,” and “A mind-blowing performance that only TVXQ could take on has been prepared.”

TVXQ will be releasing a video on the 22nd that combines various images of the members and a highlight medley of all eleven tracks from their new album ‘Catch Me’.

‘Catch Me’ will be released online on the 24th at noon and offline on the 26th.

Source: [osen]

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[News] 120918 JYJ’s Junsu Flustered By MV Filming Experience In The States

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[News] 120918 JYJ’s Junsu Flustered By MV Filming Experience In The States

Kim Junsu shared for the first time his experience filming a music video in the States..

Currently promoting as a solo singer, Junsu has exceeded Asia and gave a world-wide tour proving his strong position as a Hallyu singer. His interview and photoshoot with @star1 will be distributed on September 20 and he also shared the behind-the-scenes filming the music video for his American single, “Uncommitted.”

His American single album was released at the end of August and it’s been revealed that a famous American music video director, Marc Klasfeld, worked on his music video. Many fans showed their deep interest because he had to act out love scenes with a German model and a Romanian-Korean model.

He said, “In Korea, we have everything figured out before we start, but they don’t do that there. They just say something like ‘Try to seduce the girl while you sing’ and immediately calls ‘Action!’ I just tried to follow what they’ve said since they gave the cue sign.” He added laughing, “All the acting was improvised.”

 He further explained, “Even though it was a bit embarrassing because the whole staff was there watching, but I thought how I had to quickly finish the filming since they’re famous. This is their first time working with a Korean artist so I felt responsible to do well.”

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[NEWS] 120914 “Not Possible” In Domestic, “Welcome” Abroad – JYJ’s Paradox

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“Not Possible” in domestic, “Welcome” abroad – JYJ’s Paradox

[PIC: Idol Group JYJ – first Korean singer who had a concert in SanTiago, Chile on March 09. The group is exploring overseas markets since its activities in Korea have restrictions. From the Left: Jaejoong Kim, Yuchun Park and Junsu Kim. – Photo from C-JeS Entertainment]

The trio group JYJ (Jaejoong Kim, Yuchun Park, Junsu Kim) is unique. It is difficult to see the group in the country, but the group is doing remarkable activities abroad. The team toured in Spain, Germany, Chile and Peru and the member Junsu Kim had his solo concert in Mexico – all as the first Korean singers who ever had concerts in each country. Why is the atmosphere from inside and outside is so different? You may see an equation of Korean Pop industry’s power structure.

◆ Aftermath of TVXQ Controversy?

 

[Junsu Kim who had solo concert in Mexico on Sep 6]

The three members of JYJ had their debut in the year of 2004 as the quintet TVXQ under SM Entertainment. TVXQ shortly stood at the top in Korean pop industry and had 100,000 members in its fan-club. In 2009, the three members moved to the present agency and formed JYJ after ‘application for injunction to terminate the validity of exclusive contract’ against SM, claiming that 13-year of exclusive contract was too long. The lawsuit with SM is still ongoing.

After this, they have had difficulties in album distribution, venue rental, TV appearances and other things. With tremendous number of album sales and popularity, the public has not seen them in any of music/entertainment programmes for the last 3 years at all.

For example, Yuchun Park appeared in ‘SKK Scandal(KBS)’ and ‘Rooftop Prince(SBS)’ as a leading role, but no one could see his face in entertainment programmes of the both broadcasters despite the fact that actors appearing in the same broadcaster’s entertainment programmes during their drama is an unwritten rule in order to promote dramas. Even in some cases, his appearances were flip-flopped after scheduling.

First, broadcasting companies’ stance is that ‘we cannot cast the singer under legal dispute’. However, JYJ insists that ‘Independent activities are guaranteed until the ruling of the lawsuit on the merits’. Some say that this situation is because of external pressure.

“I was concerned a lot about the present situation that I can be on TV only through dramas. But I decided that it would be better to do something I can do the best, (knowing promotion would be difficult) released a solo album in May”, said Junsu Kim at the press conference in Mexico. His music video of the title song ‘Tarantallegra’ which cost him half a billion Won to make, has never once been aired.

JYJ looked overseas instead. The group betted on overseas stages with the fandom they established since TVXQ.

◆ Idol’s new market

The Group JYJ has done..

 

The atmosphere at Junsu Kim’s Solo Concert at Blackberry Auditorio in Mexico City, Mexico on Sep 6 was just boiling. The concert was the part of his North/South American tour followed from New York and Los Angeles. 3,000 fans were shouting his name and ‘I Love You, Junsu!’ in Korean and sung ‘Besame Mucho(Kiss me much)’ together. Fans were all sung along his latest Korean lyrics such as ‘Set Me Free’. Junsu Kim is due to continue European Tour in the second-half of this year. JYJ also toured in 15 cities from the last year to the first-half of this year and met 210,000 fans around the world.

Paradoxically speaking, the restriction in Korea domestic has become the other way into the new steps. The agency says South American tours are deficit as they are too far from Korea, but it explains that “In the manner of investment, we are trying to go anywhere as long as fans are there”.

“JYJ’s case is a condensable example of the fact that the practical power belongs to management companies, the capital itself under this idol producing system, although the popularity is earned by an idol member”, Jakga Kim, the pop-music critic commented. He continued, “JYJ showed the possibility that an idol group CAN survive by themselves, not depend on the cartel which acts on collusion with management companies and broadcasting companies”.

Source: http://joongang.joinsmsn.com/article/aid/2012/09/14/8943944.html?cloc=olink|article|default
Translation Credit : http://dedicatee.wordpress.com

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[News] 120915 Park Yoochun ‘I Want to Film a Movie in the Great China Region with My Brother’

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[News] 120915 Park Yoochun ‘I Want to Film a Movie in the Great China Region with My Brother’

Park Yoochun successfully wrapped up his fan meeting in Taiwan.

On September 13, Park Yoochun of JYJ landed at the Taipei Airport where a countless number of fans and reporters were waiting for his arrival.

The couple hundred people who were waiting at the airport began to scream as soon as they saw Park Yoochun and over 20 different media sources were struggle to capture every moment of his arrival.

 Recently, the SBS drama “Rooftop Prince” is highly popular in Taiwan. It has been reported that of all the dramas that aired after 2011, “Rooftop Prince” received the highest viewing rate and set a new record in Taiwan. Also, during a Taiwanese TV show called, “Yes Entertainment” and one other show, approximately 22,000 people were surveyed. When they were asked, “The best male drama character in my heart?” over 71% of the people chose Park Yoochun.

Yesterday (September 14), Park Yoochun held his fan meeting at the gymnasium of the National Taiwan University. As part of “2012 Park Yoochun Asia Tour Fan Meeting in Taiwan”, Park Yoochun played games with his fans as well as other activities to spend time with his fans.

With about 4,000 fans in the audience, Park Yoochun spoke to them about his future plans as well as talking about filming dramas.

When Park Yoochun was asked to describe his ideal girlfriend, he answered, “Someone who is polite and kind.” After hearing his answer, the fans screamed out loud to show support. While talking about his acting career, Park Yoochun revealed that he wants to film a movie in the Great China Region. I would be a lot better if my little brother Yuhwan could be in the movie with me.”

All the fans who were present held their breath until Park Yoochun was finished speaking and screamed to show support as soon as he finished each statement.

Park Yoochun wrapped up the fan meeting with the statement, “I’m so happy to see my fans in Taiwan. I don’t think I will ever forget the warmth I felt from this fan meeting.”

Representative of Park Yoochun’s agency, C-Jes Entertainment, stated, “Ever since the 13th, the day of Park Yoochun’s arrival in Taiwan, the newspapers in the local area was filled with detailed news of Park Yoochun.”

Park Yoochun will wrap up his “2012 Park Yoochun Asia Tour” on the 16th of this month in Thailand.

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[Trans] 120914 Yoochun Arrived In Taiwan In Slippers, 300 Fans Welcome Him‏

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[Trans] 120914 Yoochun Arrived In Taiwan In Slippers, 300 Fans Welcome Him‏

Three members of South Korean idol group JYJ came separately to Taiwan this year. After Jaejoong and Junsu, Yoochun arrived in Taiwan yesterday evening, getting himself ready for the fan meeting tonight. More than 300 fans welcomed him (T/N: They used a term for welcoming/receiving the royals in the past.) at Taoyuan airport. Donning a casual wear with denim shorts, slippers and shades, he waved and smiled to the fans and media before moving off quickly to the hotel.

Yoochun received awards at the Seoul Drama Award for his drama ‘Rooftop Prince’, including ‘Best Hallyu Actor’, ‘Best Popularity’, increasing his popularity to a newer height. His first solo arrival in Taiwan is for his fan meeting tonight at National Taiwan University Sports Centre, with 80% ticket sales for the 4000 allocated seats.

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Captain CoCo and The Bubble Incident Chapter One: First Engagement

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Captain CoCo stares at the ship’s holographic navigation unit while getting dizzy from trying to isolate Planet Ceremus23A from the  millions of stars on the hologrid of the ISP Grande Pollo {Big Chicken}. The captain rests his head in his hands, rubbing his temples in an attempt to relieve the building pressure. Just out of dock, and hailed as the greatest, most advanced starship in the fleet of the Interstellar Peacekeeping Force, the Grande Pollo is on her maiden voyage to Ceremus23A, a hotbed of revolutionary passions.

According to reliable sources, Ceremus23A is in the midst of a soapy civil uprising caused by three opposing factions on the planet. The Strawberry Bubble and the Green Apple Factions have been competing and dousing each other with their squirt guns for several generations. Rumor has it that there are millions of Anti-Bubble rebels hiding in the hills and that an urgent call has been sent to the headquarters of the Interstellar Peacekeeping Force [To be known as the ISP Force from this moment on].

Unbeknownst to Captain CoCo, as his ship is speeding toward the planet another starship of equal power and splendor is racing to intercept them. Armed and dangerous, and the pride of Ceremus23A’s Strawberry Bubble Faction, the undetected ship contains eighty-eight thousand pounds of gaseous methane emissions as a propellant agent. In addition, it is carrying a cargo of seventy-seven million bio-gallons of strawberry bubble bath. This is not your ordinary, chemically induced strawberry bubble bath of the earth-like variety. A special formula of pure, organic strawberry essense and super concentrated soapy agents, it is the cream of the crop of Ceremus23A’s intergalatically acclaimed soap industry. One drop is said to be powerful enough to scent, and clean, ten tubs of muddy children, but the formula is mild enough to use for the newest of babes. However, the most frequent use of this pungently wondrous formula is to scent the bathtubs of intergalatic rockstars.

The jury is out as to which stars like which formula best…strawberry or green apple. Thus the war…

These decadent, extremely passionate humanoids pride themselves on their secret formulas which are passed down from generation to generation and guarded with fervent patriotism. Over time, the planet has exploded with malcontents who cannot decide which formula is better than the other. Of course, the Strawberry Bubble Faction and the Green Apple Faction believe that their soap is best. The Anti-Bubble rebel forces are composed of those Ceremus23Aer‘s who detest both strawberry and green apple essence. Instead, they prefer good old lye soap and water.

Painfully astringent in their view of life, these dedicated individuals do not embrace decadence of any kind (or rockstars either). After their unprecedented defeat of the Chocolate Eaters at Lake Wannabathy on Galaxy-date 3379, the rebel force has been feared and considered enemies of all pleasurably scented plants.

Oblivious to the danger of mediating between the three factions, Captain CoCo is fully relaxed {except for finding this illusive planet], thinking that this is an easy assignment. After all, how hard can it be to convince a world that loves bubble baths to chill?

“Captain,” the ship’s counselor croons mildly, looking about the room for the culprit… “I detect tension on the bridge. I suggest we do something about it at once. A song perhaps? I advised you that allowing the crew to wear their jammies today would halt the unease. But no one listens. Sigh… Smiles, everyone!”

Captain CoCo tilts his head 25 degrees to the right. “Perhaps a short rendition of Buffoons. In the key of G, Navigator Allegra, if you please.”

“Captain, I suggest it would sound better in the key of A.”

“Very well.” Sighs. “Lead us in song, Navigator. One, two, three…hit it!”

(Entire ship’s crew begins to frolic and sing lustily)

After fifteen minutes of a cacophonic nightmare of sound, the captain’s voice is heard above the din screaming. “My head! The horror! Someone is flat!”

A disembodied voice arises from the noise. “It is you, Captain!”

“Who dares suggest that Captain CoCo is flat?” Captain CoCo whines, reaching for a chicken wing to alleviate the stress. “Where is the buffalo sauce? It was here just a minute ago.”

The bridge goes suddenly quiet. All eyes are fixed upon the chicken wing.

“Captain,” declares the First Mate, “it appears to me that there would be less tension if we all ate breakfast. Wouldn’t you agree, Counselor? I’ll volunteer to cook.”

Staring his First Mate down, Captain CoCo sneers as the First Mate crosses his legs and flips his long bangs nonchalantly. Grinning fiercely, he challenges the captain with sparkling eyes. “Should it be kimchi and rice or cereal? Your choice.”

The counselor shakes her head. “Cereal would be faster. Captain?”

Captain CoCo chews reflectively. “Get me more buffalo wings and you, Mr. Blade, won’t be court marshalled.”

“Thank you, Captain,” First Mate Blade responds, uncrossing his long legs. “I will go to prepare first. Five minutes. Pebbly Poohs or Honey Bears?”

“Both. I think…” Captain CoCo says as he sucks on his chicken bone. “Two dozen wings for me, Mr. Blade. Post haste! Yesterday!”

Mr. Blade turns his handsome profile toward the captain in an attitude that conveys his displeasure at having to obey this despot of a leader. He rolls his eyes and pouts petulantly as he exits the bridge with a parting jab.
“Yours will take an hour, sir. Counselor, join me?”

“It is better than staying here. My head aches from all this testosteronic posturing. At least in the kitchen, there will only be one of you.”

…Meanwhile, moving as fast as methane gas can propel a warp engine, the Strawberry Bubble Faction’s ship is approaching the IPF Grande Pollo at alarming speed…

To be continued…Muahahahaha…

Note: No resemblance to any living persons intended. Uh-huh. Yeah, right. You know it is. Sorry.

Credit: The JYJ Fantalk Team

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Please remove with credits intact. Better still, maybe we shouldn’t take credit. Would you?  Muahahahaha!!!

[Fanaccount] 120902 XIA 1st World Tour Concert in LA

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[Fanaccount] 120902 XIA 1st World Tour Concert in LA

So much I saw, so much to say, yet so speechless during Junsu’s actual live performance >.<

People I met: I thought I had to make sacrifices to make it here, but others really showed their support for Junsu. This was my first ever JYJ/DBSK anything concert ever (went to JYJ LA showcase but not actual concert) so I was not anticipating the global support Junsu and the rest of JYJ has! Met fans from Canada, Japan, Thailand, China and Vietnam. From states: Utah, Nevada, Washington, and of course California.

-Also got really close to a Korean Fan, who is studying abroad here at the perfect time for the concert. She is AMAZINGG. Was a fan since Debut DBSK days, still a fan of them all, and almost 10 years and counting!! I was such a nuisance, kept asking so many inside scoops on our boys. And boy, did she know A LOT. K-fans really do keep a lot to themselves haha ^^;; For instance she said some fact/faction on some of their dating life but we couldn’t go too deep b/c of our communication issues. PS: She said I could fan account what she says as she can’t really write in English, and I will remark on her a lot x)

-Talked with Automatic and his Fiancé! Automatic, was a star! He was so chill with talking to Su’s fans and getting pictures. His fiancé told our group that she was happy to work with Junsu, and –cross fingers- with JYJ in the future. It was also her that helped Su with his English for Uncommitted. We said thanks for trying her best as his English coach HEHE b/c he really did improve!

 

The Line: Thank you to JYJ4SF for preparing so much for us (lightsticks, bookmarks, signs etc.) while waiting for so long! One scene I might be embarrassed about was when we were moving into the Hollywood Palladium, there was food/drink litter and trash EVERYWHERE from waiting in the long lines. My new Korean friend said, that NEVER in Korea would they trash the outside venue because they did not want to tarnish the name of JYJ/Junsu. YIKES, I felt ashamed, though I do admit this part of Hollywood can’t be much cleaner.

Venue: The venue itself was small but intimate for Junsu’s LA concert. Top floor was not open for general audience, only Automatic and other VIP guests went up there. I heard standing floor VIP was sold out, and looked filled to me. Even where I stood in general admission, it was partially full. Love the turnout! There would have been more red and special glowsticks visible too if they were not confiscated by staff at the gate -_- But one good thing about a smaller venue, everyone can practically have a good view of Su.

ACTUAL CONCERT: I’m at a loss of words. I was calm before waiting in line, and then anticipation and excitement arose! I yelled at times, but wanted to hear all of Su’s incredible live singing so did not jump around as much. It went by too fast, and I didn’t wanna miss a single beat. JUNSU came out, and I felt all our adrenaline, blood pumping. My feet were not tired or sore anymore.

-I couldn’t tell, but my Korean friend whose seen him countless of times in Korea said his condition isn’t his best. He was not sick it seems, but prolly due to jetlag and back to back concerts. I thought he was so powerful, intense and energetic!

-FAVORITE SONGS: All were FANTASTIC but must see are Tarantellegra, No gain, INTOXICATION, Elizabeth, and Uncommitted. My favorite ballads: Round and Round, You are so Beautiful. Su even ripped his pants in Uncommitted but played it off well. Couldn’t see in my area, until he left stage suddenly, quickly changed, and told us about it. Su said it was a treat for those who were able to catch that haha.

-During Genie Time, Junsu received a soccer jersey shirt as a gift! Don’t think it counted as a wish. He did Angel Xiah (which he STILL LOVES TO DO based on my k-fan friend, but is shyer as he ages and with men around). He said happy birthday to a fan (lucky girl!), and we wanted him to do an Oyaji gag, but declined prolly cause most of us can’t understand. You underestimate us Su, how can we not know your favorite gags?! He finally did Gangnam style with all our persuading as our last wish!! Maybe he be more comfortable with music on, but I like seeing him all cute and awkward LOL. He said he can’t really do it, cause he simply watched the video but never tried learning it. Junsu, please. You are a fast learner haha, and you say you listen to Gangnam style frequently in your cyworld interview too. Interpreter said Junsu did meet Psy in LA just recently as a plus!

-A fan boy said something prolly like an “I love you Junsu!” and Su replied with his lively English words he knows, sorta like, “WOOH! CHHYEAA! OK! THANK YOU!”

-Fallen Leaves: Yes, he chocked near the end of the performance. No tears, but definitely watery eyed. Aww Su, this song is very meaningful to you and still gets you emotional. Kind of ironic because my Korean friend said she wants to see Junsu cry because in all her concerts seeing him, he never cried! Now she’s saying, “Uljima (don’t cry)!)” He paused a bit to collect himself, tried to smile a bit for us, breathed a big breath, and continued to complete the song. BEAUTIFUL.

CONCLUSION: Honestly, I am not even Junsu biased but Junsu truly captured my heart during this two hour event. I understand why Junsu is so sexy yet so cute, so childlike yet so mature/charismatic! He really is a 110% performer/artist. I can admit no one can hit dance moves with live vocals as spot on as him. It went by too fast. They really do leave us with wanting more huh?! I went by myself, came away with unforgettable memories.
I was trying to make it short but was much longer than expected so sorry! Overall, my favorite and BEST CONCERT I’ve ever been to! No exaggeration needed.

thanks: Alyssa (a reader of sharingyoochun!)

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