[TRANS] 111208 TVXQ, Japan 2011 Popular Searches No. 1

[TRANS] 111208 TVXQ, Japan 2011 Popular Searches No. 1

TVXQ are the no.1 most searched male artists in Japan this year.

In the MSN Japan 2011 popular search rankings, TVXQ took top position in the top 50 male artist category.

Also, in the male artist category of the Yahoo Japan “2011 search rankings” which ranks popular searches from January to October, they were ranked just behind popular Japanese group Arashi, taking 2nd place, proving their flaming popularity in Japan.

With their Japanese single “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” which was released in January, TVXQ took the top positions on the Oricon daily, weekly and monthly charts. Their official album “TONE” released in September, managed to break 200,000 copies in sales within the first week, a record that has not been broken in 11 years for a foreign male artist in Japan, and they took the no.1 spot on the Oricon weekly rankings as well.

Also, on 7 December, TVXQ participated in Fuji TV’s Japan Year End Song Festival “2011 FNS Song Festival,” presenting a grand stage with “Why? (Keep Your Head Down).” Furthermore, they were nominated for the  “Excellence Awards” at the “53rd Japan Record Awards” to be held on 30 December, and will be appearing for the 3rd time after 2008 and 2009, at the most influential Japanese year end song festival, “Kouhaku Utagassen.”

TVXQ is also holding their fan party tour, visiting various parts of Asia. After Singapore, they will be in Shanghai, China on 9 December and Taiwan on 11 December, meeting with their fans in an enjoyable manner.

Source : [BaiduTVXQ + Yonhap News]

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[TRANS] 111205 U-Know Yunho Owes Comic Book Store 18,000 Won In Late Fees?

[TRANS] 111205 U-Know Yunho Owes Comic Book Store 18,000 Won In Late Fees?

 
 In the first episode of the JTBC sitcom “Living In Cheongdam-dong” which was aired on 5 December, at 8.05pm, TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho made a guest appearance.

In the drama, the comic book store run by Kim Hye Ja is a place that is frequented by many stars, but one day while looking through her records on late fees, she sees U-Know Yunho’s name, and realizes that he has incurred a few months’ worth of late fees.

Will Kim Hye Ja be able to get her 18,000 won back from Hallyu star U-Know Yunho?

(Irrelevant portions omitted)

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[News] TVXQ Still Keeping Their Feet On The Ground

[News] TVXQ Still Keeping Their Feet On The Ground

The two members shared their first impressions of Singapore, their love for chilli crabs and what they miss doing the most.

 

They may be one of the biggest stars in K-pop, but what greeted us at the group interview in the function room at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, were two affable and sincere men.

Decked in matching blue military-styled uniforms, TVXQ took questions from the media in a short 20-minute group interview before their fan party.

The duo first talked about their first impressions of our country and told us what they had previously heard of us.

“It’s our first time to Singapore and we had the chance to view the night scenery yesterday. It was really beautiful. The impression is not fully formed because we’ve not performed and met our fans yet. We’ll have a better impression of Singapore and the fans after tonight,” leader Yunho replied.

He added that Singaporean fans had been very welcoming and gave them lots of support.

It’s not difficult to see that the chilli crabs in Singapore had left TVXQ a lasting impression (the duo mentioned it again during the fan party).

When asked if they had the chance to taste any local delicacy, Changmin said, “We’ve tried pepper crabs and chilli crabs last night. We heard that it’s one of the most famous local delicacies here. It was really, really tasty. We know that Singapore is well-known for the seafood, since it’s surrounded by the sea.”

Being one of the top Hallyu stars definitely has its perks, but it has its downsides — the loss of privacy and being “ordinary”, as well as stress.

Changmin shared that the things he missed were travelling with his friends, and hanging out with them and having drinks together. The 23-year-old also reminded that he is already of age to have alcoholic beverages.

Yunho echoed the former’s sentiments, answering a short “same” first in Korean, then in English.

When questioned how they relieve stress, Changmin first answered that he would drink and have tasty food, especially spicy dishes.

On the other hand, Yunho demonstrated his athletic side, saying that he would go for snowballing during winter and in the other seasons, bowling.

Later, the enthusiasm TVXQ showed was evident, when the duo talked about their fans.

While no particular fan ever caught their attention, Yunho spoke on a special and memorable moment they had.

“When we’re performing, our fans would create ‘TVXQ’ or the members’ names with red light sticks. That’s very memorable for us,” he said.

Considering they are already one of the top stars in the Korean music industry, the media wondered what it would be like for them 10 years down the road.

“We’ll probably still be in this industry, doing what we’re doing now. We wish that we could put up such performances by then, but stamina wise, I’m not very sure if we still have the strength,” Changmin replied.

Yunho also pictured themselves doing joint performances with junior singers in the industry, and would probably be involved in individual careers such as acting in various dramas.

However, the pair has no acting projects at the moment.

It was a short interview, but TVXQ displayed their professionalism, candor and sincerity the entire time. The bright-eyed pair spoke in soft and gentle tones, only to raise their voices occasionally to show enthusiasm.

TVXQ may have debuted eight years ago, but the duo felt down-to-earth and that fame did not seem like it had gone over their heads.

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Text: Joelle Chong [xinmsn]
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Translation 111206 JYJ Member Kim Junsu–Actor Jang Geun Suk To Attend the 3rd Asia Jewellery Awards 2011

[TRANS] 111130 JYJ Member Kim Junsu-Actor Jang Geun Suk To Attend The 3rd Asia Jewellery Awards 2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jugglingtheclouds

JYJ member Kim Junsu and actor Jang Geun Suk will be attending the 3rd Asia Jewellery Awards 2011

The ’2011 Asia Jewelry Awards’ which will be held for the 3rd time this year will be opening at the Seoul Intercontinental Hotel at 6pm on 6 Dec. The main organizer for this awards show is Kim Jeongju, CEO of Mucha, who has been active as a Hallyu jewellery designer, and will take place in the form of a charity auction.

With Jang Geun Suk, Kim Junsu (JYJ), T-ara, MBLAQ, Hwang Jung Eum and other artistes scheduled to attend the day’s events, much interest has been shown towards the event even before it begins.

With the global brand of Mucha and ‘Shining Love, Sharing Love’ as its theme, this awards show will include the ‘Hangul Jewellery Show’, the ‘Kiss by Mucha Jewellery Show’, and the ‘Mucha’s Tiara Show,” a total of three concepts.

Popular pieces, personally designed by jewelry designer Kim Jeongju, that have been featured in dramas such as ‘Lie to Me’, ‘Winter Sonata’, ‘Star’s Lover’, ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘Protect the Boss’, ‘My Girlfriend Gumiho’,’My Princess’, the animated version of ‘Winter Sonata’, as well as the musical ‘Tears of Heaven’ will also be exhibited.

Following the jewelry show, the jewelry awards will be held, with charity performances by Kim Junsu and T-ara.

After the awards, a charity auction involving Jang Geun Suk (World Star Award), Kim Junsu (World Kpop Superstar Award), T-ara, MBLAQ (Diamond Award), Uhm Jiwon (Jewel Award), Lee Jaehwang, Hwang Jung Eum (Jewel Award) will be held. They will be contributing pieces from their personal collections to raise funds through the auction with Mucha. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNICEF.

The spokesperson for Mucha expressed that, “All theses corporations have gathered at this event to become a warm hand that reaches out to those in urgent need of assistance, and has great meaning in demonstrating the spirit of ‘Noblesse Oblige.’ With a jewelry performance that bears the soul of Mucha, we hope to showcase to the world of Korea’s design quality, and the beauty of the Korean culture, and we want to help further develop the Korean cultural industry.

Source: [BaiduTVXQ + TV Report]

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