Saturday, October 1, 2011

[TRANS + PICS] 111001 Yoochun on KOSMO Newspaper in Malaysia

The Park Yoochun Territory

Brought up in the United States, Park Yoochun is also known as Micky Yoochun. His popularity has expanded beyond Korea and into Japan, and now the Yoochun fever has attacked Malaysia through his drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Unexpected Achievements
He started his career as one of the band members of DBSK or TVXQ, which was the biggest band from South Korea. Unfortunately while at the height of their popularity in Asia, Park Yoochun or Micky, together with another two band members Jae Joong and Junsu filed a lawsuit in July 2009 against SM Entertainment due to unfair contract

The court case caused TVXQ to be in hiatus and Yoochun could not partake in any public activities as a TVXQ band member

Fortunately 2010 proved to be a very good year for Yoochun when he re-appeared with a new band JYJ formed together with his other two former band members from TVXQ

Yoochun also appeared in two dramas – Beautiful Love and the successful Sungkyunkwan Scandal, which put him back in the limelight. He received seven (7) awards in various awards ceremonies in Korea thanks to Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

“ I never thought that I would receive many awards for my first drama because I think I still have a lot to learn. These awards are impactful but make me feel more pressured to do better in my next project. And it motivates me to work harder” said the 25-year-old Yoochun

Yuchoon feels very grateful for being able to play the role of Lee Seon Joon during the Joseon Dynasty in Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

“I am very grateful to Sungkyunkwan Scandal because the project came through when I was unable to perform on stage due to the lawsuit with SM Entertainment. My interest in acting also suddenly intensified during this period. But when I watch myself on the Sungkyunkwan Scandal, I was quite embarrassed because I think that I should have done much better in acting my role as Lee Soon Joon” said Yoochun

“During the filming of Sungkyunkwan Scandal, a lot of people asked me why didn’t I venture into acting much earlier. To me, the time doesn’t really matter as long as I am prepared and willing to learn. I did not act because I want to gain popularity or win awards. All those will come naturally if I can really play my character well” added Yoochun who studied in the US during high school

Yoochun received many offers and the drama that he accepted next was Miss Ripley. The series has just ended it’s airing in South Korea in July 2011. He was heard saying “After Sungkyunkwan Scandal, I received many scripts but I was so busy so I couldn’t read all the scripts that was sent for consideration. But almost always, I will usually accept projects after discussing with people close to me”

Acting or Singing
When asked which one is closer to his heart, Yoochun answered, “I like both acting and singing. I do not wish to choose which one is more important because I have been writing songs since high school. I love music very much. Even though I don’t have much free time, I will still find time to play the piano once in a while. And if I get inspired, I will immediately record the melody”

“As an actor, I am required to read and study the scripts properly. It is demanding but as soon as the filming starts, I begin to live the character. And I love both these experiences as it gives me great pleasures in life” said Yoochun

Even though his career is doing so well now, he is aware that his popularity may not last forever. Fans may grow tired of him especially when there are many new and younger artistes

Yoochun said “I always wonder how long do I continue singing and acting. I would like to put a bright smile to the faces of my mother, family, friends and fans. I want to make people who are important to me – happy” He reasoned that he wants to work hard now – “so that when my mother is old and if her health is not so good, I will be able to always be by her side to take care of her”

Girlfriend
Without concealing his desire to fall in love, Yoochun was mentioned several times about wanting to have a girlfriend. He was previously rumored to be dating Park Min Young, his co-star in Sungkyunkwan Scandal. That proved to be untrue.

“ I want to fall in love and have a girlfriend. I have never brought any girl back to be introduced to my family as my girlfriend. I wish to bring someone soon before my father’s health gets worse” said this older brother of actor Park Yoo Hwan

Yoochun also explained the type of woman that he wants as his girlfriend. He said, “I like someone who calms my heart and is a domesticated type. She also needs to be able to communicate well with people close to me especially my family members”

For fans of Yoochun and the band JYJ, please watch their latest updates on E! News Asia on E! Astro (712), Sunday Oct 2 at 9.40pm

TRIVIA
· On 17th September 2011, Yoochun was in Bangkok hosting his fan meeting in conjunction of his drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal at Bangkok Impact Arena
· Yoochun and two other members filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment due to unfair contract. This include the excessively long contracts that were 13 years with unreasonable working schedule and unfair distribution of revenue for the band members
· Best New Actor, Best Actor and Most Popular Actor are amongst the awards that he has received
· Started to gain more new fans in Japan after acting in Beautiful Love, a Bee TV drama that’s available only on the mobile phones

Caption 1 (In Suit)
Other than getting updates about Yoochun and JYJ on E! News Asia on Sunday at 940pm, you can also follow him on twitter @6002theMicky

Caption 2 (Blue Shirt NII)
Yoochun has received seven (7) awards based on his acting in Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Caption 3 (JYJ Photo)
Yoochun is also popular as a band member of JYJ together with Jae Joong and Junsu. 50,000 copies of their latest album In Heaven were sold in just two days after the retail release date

Caption 4 (In SKKS attire)
Together with Park Min Young, his co star in Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Caption 5 (Blue Shirt NII)
One of the main criteria to be his girlfriend is that she must be friendly and adored by his family

Source: KOSMO Malaysia Newspaper
Trans credit: @popqueen1711
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