Monday, May 31

Super Junior releases BONAMANA application for Apple Appstore


After SNSD and f(x), it sure didn’t take long for SM Entertainment to release an application for Super Junior.

And like their previous two applications, Neowiz Bugs is the developer once again and their application style should be familiar to you as they have only changed the graphics and content.

There are two versions of the BONAMANA application, a LITE which is free and the other one which requires you to pay 7.99 USD. You can search on the iTunes store by using the search term “BONAMANA” or simply clicking on this: LITE or PAID.

The LITE version which is 71.6mb is kind of fully featured in that it contains the teaser, MV and app intro videos, 30s audio track previews, photos and a clock. The PAID version is 208mb and I suppose it contains some exclusive content.

So now for SHINee…until they make a comeback that is!


Credit: allkpop

Super Junior DongHae, “Once I have my eyes on a girl, I will make her my girl”

Super Junior DongHae reveals his unique theory of love relationship.
DongHae was recently on MBC Yoo JaeSeok Kim WonHee’s Come To Play aired on 31st May. And on the show, he said, “Once I have my eyes on a girl, I will make her my girl.”
But before he had said that, DongHae had revealed that he has once impersonated as an overseas fans and hugged WonderGirls SunYe. And the MCs asked, “By any chance, do you have a thing for Sunye?” And DongHae explained, “I’m a fan. Since I saw the audition, I have been watching her on TV. I hope she will continue to do well.”
Meanwhile, on the show HyeLim also chose Super Junior KyuHyun as her favourite member on the show.

S: Newsen

‘Album King’ Super Junior 4th album ‘Bona Mana’ up #1 on May month album chart

Super Junior 4th album ‘Bona Mana’ tops album sales chart for the month of May.
SM Entertainment revealed on the 1st, “As of today (1st June), Super Junior’s 4th album ‘Bona Mana’ version A (released on 13th May) is at #1 and version B (released on 20th May) is #2 on the HanTeo monthly album chart.”
Crowned the best album seller in year 2009, there is great interests as to whether Super Junior will be able to retain the title as ‘album king’ for this year. Currently the title song ‘Bona Mana’ is #1 on KBS 2TV Music Bank KChart for 2 consecutive weeks, receiving great popularity from fans. And it is expected that this Super Junior fever will continue for a while.
Meanwhile, the album ‘Bona Mana’ is set to be released in other Asian countries like in Hong Kong on 4th June and in Taiwan, Thailand, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Japan on 18th June.
S:Newsen

[TRANS] 100601 Tohoshinki: Junsu's Solo Single Debuts At #2; Top Solo Artist Of The Year


According to the Oricon Weekly Rankings released on the 1st (for 7th June), Junsu (23), from Tohoshinki, who announced their suspension of activities in April this year, sold a total of 195,000 copies of his debut solo single「XIAH (Intoxication)」(rhythm zone) under the name 「XIAH junsu」. The total sales of 195,000 copies of his single in its first week of sales secured him second place in the Oricon Weekly Charts.

Yusuke held the record of selling 92,000 copies of his single「Lion」(released March 2010) in its first week of sales and Junsu exceeded that amount by a large margin to become the top solo artist of the year on the Oricon Singles Weekly Charts.

Tohoshinki is a popular vocalist group comprising 5 Korean male members and in Japan, they also attended the「NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen」. After the suspension of group activities, Junsu became a solo artist and it was announced that he will also form a 3-membered unit group with Jejung and Yuchun.

In addition, Junsu also attended the「Girls Award 2010」, Japan's largest fashion and music event, that was held at the Yoyogi Gymnasium (Tokyo), and wowed many of the audience with his sharp dances and vocal skills.

In the single「XIAH (Intoxication)」besides「Intoxication」the song「Beautiful Love ~君がいれば~」was recorded and this will be the OST for the new mobile drama of the same name, which stars Yuchun and will air on BeeTV. In the DVD version of the single, the PV for「Intoxication」and drama version of「Beautiful Love ~君がいれば~」was included. (Mainichi Digital)

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[TRANS] 100601 Tohoshinki's JunSu Is 2010's Number 1 Solo Artist with Almost 200,000 Copies Sold





JunSu, member of the popular dance vocal group Tohoshinki who goes by the name "XIAH junsu" to debut with his solo single "XIAH (Intoxication)", is currently ranked number 2 on this week Oricon Weekly Chart. With more than 195,000 copies sold just within the first week, he is currently the solo artist who has the most copies sold in the first week; beating out Yusuke whose initial sale for his single "Lion" is 92,000 copies.

Another song that is included in the single is "Kimi ga Ireba~"Beautiful Love~", which is used as the theme song for the mobile drama "Beautiful Love ~Kimi ga Ireba~" where his group member YuChun has his first acting challenge in Japan with a kiss scene. The DVD version also includes "Intoxication (Video Clip)" and "Kimi ga Ireba~"Beautiful Love~ (Drama Short Ver.)".

Source: Oricon
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[TRANS] 100531 More Than A Thousand Fans Signed The Petition To Request For DBSK “To Not Disband”

Representing DBSK’s fan club Cassiopeia, 1057 fans from Korea, Japan and China have submitted a petition to the Seoul Central District Court on 28th May and its contents revolves around “the hope that DBSK will not disband”.

They submitted the petition manually on the 28th of May, and within the petition is a statement of support towards the activities of DBSK’s five members.

DBSK’s three members, Micky Yoochun, Xiah Junsu and Youngwoong JaeJoong, and their management company, SM Entertainment began their first round of public trial regarding the temporary sequestration of the existence of the exclusive contract on the 7th of May, and both parties once again restated their differences.

At that time, court judge Choi Sung Joon persuaded the legal representative of the three members, saying, “Once the contract is changed, the five members can be active again.” Regarding that, the side representing the three members expressed the possibility of an agreement.

The counsel of the three members, Sejong Law Firm, expressed on the 31st of May, “Even though the court date has not been decided yet, it should be within the month of June. There has been no progress up till now.”

source: JoongAng Ilbo China
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[TRANS] 100601 Musician's Choice – U-Know Yunho

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[Every week, this program aims to introduce the music that guides the musical style of the musician based on different themes. Through this you can also discover the recent thoughts of the musician.]

Music You Listen To On A Rainy Day
U-Know Yunho, the leader of Asia’s leading group Dong Bang Shin Ki, recommends us the music he listens to.

Music Yunho Listens to On A Rainy Day

While I was on the way to interview DBSK’s U-Know Yunho on the 24th, it was drizzling. The weather that day coincidentally matched the topic which he had chosen earlier – “Music Suitable For A Rainy Day”. He was already waiting at the front door of the office of SM Company, and he welcomed me warmly. He was in a daily, casual outfit, and with a bright smile, said to me, “I am feeling very relaxed as it is raining outside.”

“I usually do self-reflections on rainy days. My other friends would usually have a drink on days like these. However, I would usually drive to a botanic garden or choose to listen to some good music.”

When I asked about his recent activities, he first talked about his photo shoot.

“A few days ago, I went to Hong Kong for a photo shoot. I was very happy to do the photo shoot and the individual interview. I am always showing the side of me that is bright and capable, but I never got the chance to talk about my real personal image.” Let us await his next personal development.

U-Know Yunho shared, “I don’t want to give up on the music which I have been working with for the past 5, 6 years, at the same time, I definitely am considering also to hone my acting skills.”

“What I am trying to say is, I wish to test out my personal limits in every area and aspect.”

It was surprising, yet understanding at the same time, to see that U-Know Yunho, who idolizes Michael Jackson, had arranged for more sad or melancholic melodies rather than dance tracks on his song list. Of course, from the song list, you can feel that he is someone whose taste in music has evolved from rock music alone to a vast variety of music from other genres.

“I listen to music frequently whenever I am on the go. If I like the tune, regardless of what genre it is, I would put it into my song list immediately. During times when I feel like I am going to explode, I would listen to heavy metal music, when I feel tired physically, I would listen to soothing instrumentals. However, the music that I will introduce today will convey my recent thoughts and feelings.”

U-Know Yunho’s dream is to build a welfare centre one day. Influenced by his father to be a volunteer to help others, he actively seeks out volunteer work to help others. From the first time he appeared as DBSK’s leader, his firm tone and his strong albeit short accent often let the opposing conversing party feel apprehensive, however, as he was being interviewed today, he kept a gentle tone and warm attitude.

Towards the end of the interview, he revealed that “the deeper the hurt, the quicker you mature”. To the writer, it seemed like his words were more sincere than before.
- Kim Pyung (Composer specializing in popular music)


U-Know Yunho First Album Recommendation: Chris Spheeris [Best of Chris Spheeris: 1990 – 2000]
Two years ago, we once listen to all the CDs that the fans have given to us. This was one of the albums amongst the pile of CDs and I got hooked on it the moment I heard it. Even though it contains a huge amount of instrumentals, but it still has a natural sound when the music enters my ears. Such a sound captivated my heart. It is not a distinctive melody, but permit me to say this, that everything is expressed through this melody. After that, I went online to research on this composer, and I heard his songs coincidentally on a rainy day. The guitar parts in the entire album are very beautiful. Most of the other resources focuses on the strength and skills of the guitars, but in this album, there are no signs where he uses too much of the guitar, you can differentiate that the singer is trying his best to duplicate the sound after nature. I feel the part of the guitar represented his heart, his feelings. Even though it’s very calming but I hope everyone can experience the profound emotions.

U-Know Yunho Second Album Recommendation: Kevin Kern’s [Summer Daydreams]
One of the songs [Return To Love] is a very famous tune, and it has been used extensively in dramas and advertisements, every tune in this album can change your heart. This is the song that I listen to most when I am down or depressed because it cleanses and stabilizes my heart, but it also brings about a rather sorrowful atmosphere. The first time I discovered this song was through the movie “Autumn In My Heart”. After that, I heard it very often on the screen. I discovered that I have been listening to it a lot of times. On the road, at home, at the coffee house…this song has brought about a huge influence in my life. At times, I would think, maybe I would try out this genre of music one day in the future. It could be like mixing this music with another type of music, or it could be a new composition that a DJ can broadcast along?

U-Know Yunho Third Album Recommendation: Kim Hyun Shik's [3rd Album]

“I first discovered Kim Hyun Shik's music through the voices of Kim Bum Soo and Yu Jae Ha. The songs are excellent so I also practiced them for a while. After having done that I felt that I should have understood a little more, and after looking around, I met an artiste like Kim Bum Soo. The first song that caught my attention was [Eclipsed Road]. I said before that I like singers like Michael Bolton and Lim Jae Bum, but Kim Bum Soo’s voice just happens to be of the same kind. Even though it is not wonderful or clear, but the beauty that comes from within the deep, sorrow-filled voice will cause a sort of throbbing pain in your heart. In this album, you simply have to listen to [Before Going To Sleep On A Rainy Day]. When you listen to it you will discover that it is very attractive.”

U-Know Yunho Fourth Album Recommendation: X-Japan’s [Star Box]
“This is one of my favourite artistes. It was probably when I was in my third year of middle school, when my cousin, who is a first-year in high school and knows how to play the bass, is a fan of this group. Due to her influence, I began to like rock music. However, this artiste’s music is not really equivalent to that of rock. [Endless Rain] is one such example. You can completely feel that this song was sung out from the sorrows of being in love, and I thought, is not that the real attractiveness of X-Japan? Their songs are excellent, whether it is mainstream or not. Even though it is genius, but it was the way they worked hard to lead in those times which became an example for me to follow. To be able to express both the Eastern and Western feel, that was the epitome of a band that is able to display its fullest attractiveness to the audience.”

U-Know Yunho Fifth Album Recommendation: Az Yet’s [Az Yet]
“I would go for a slow jog sometimes during rainy days, and I would listen to a lot of albums during that period. As I am in charge of the bass parts in the group, so I would pay more attention to such music. This is a different style from Boyz II Men, especially in the bass parts; it lets you feel as though you are singing in a game, it is really glamourous. It does not lose the basic attraction, you can say that it is like how the melodic instrumentals would lead the other parts. Such music is very suitable for times when you are going for a slow jog in the rain, or when you are drinking red wine. The music itself does not purposely construct a type of feeling, and that is what is interesting about it. If you like a cappella you would probably love such music. Compared to girls, It feels like more guys would prefer such music.”

“After having kept the promise to myself, I would let go and cry my heart out.”

The topic then switched to MJ (Michael Jackson). U-Know Yunho appeared on stage a while back for a MJ memorial concert. The American crews, who initially ignored him and treated him as just another well-known artiste in Asia, changed their attitude immediately upon seeing him in the performance. This news is quite famous in the industry. U-know Yunho said, “I want to become an artiste like Michael Jackson, whose legacy still shines even as time goes on. “ Also, “to not be affected or shaken by all those rumours, not just in singing, but even if you received a ‘there’s an improvement’ on your character, such comments would be good enough.”

“Before as a leader, it felt like I was always keeping a very bright image. In actual fact, I am someone who feels lonely easily, but because I have the mindset to always give my best, that is why I always work hard at [keeping that image]. Music, in that sense, played the part of cleansing that part of me that is lonely and sad. People say I am the strong type who does not cry, but that is because I have been holding back based on the promise that I have made with myself. When I was at the top of the world, I really wanted to cry my heart out for once at that moment.” Even though he could not do that in the mindset of a leader, in his heart, he was probably already crying.

Source: Musician's Choice + baiduTVXQ
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[TRANS] 100601 【JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME】Notice For Audience


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- Regarding Supporting Items
Supporting items (i.e. lightsticks, small flags, banners, balloons etc), be it handmade or purchased, are prohibited from being brought into the venue. Only limited items fulfilling the following conditions are allowed in:
(1) Official AVEX Goods
(2) Fans with height below the chest level are allowed in
[*In order to prevent situations where the huge fans will block off the view of the audience at the back, fans above the chest level will not be allowed in.]


- If items do not fit admission requirements, it will be held on to by the staff. (Items will be returned after the event ends.)
- If items not fitting admission requirements are found in the midst of the event, items will either be confiscated or thrown away.
- In cases where there is non-compliance of the above conditions, depending on the circumstance, you will either be denied entry, or be asked to leave from the event.

- Regarding Gifts
Please understand that there will be no accepting of gifts or letters for the members at the venue. All these items can be sent to the following address instead:

〒107-0062
東京都港区南青山3-1-30 エイベックスビル6F
エイベックス エンタテインメント JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN宛

- Regarding Delivery of Flower Stands, Flower Bouquets
Due to limited space, any delivery of flower stands or bouquets will not be accepted.

In order to enjoy your rights as an audience to enjoy the event LIVE, please comply with the above matters.

Source: Tohoshinki Official Website + Hey!JJ
Translation: kimuchi3005 @ OneTVXQ.com
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[TRANS] 100530 Xiah Junsu - J-Wave Francfranc Scenario F

At Bae Young Joon’s Korean Restaurant “Gosireh”, Fumiya Fujii shakes hands with Popular Korean Artist XIAH Junsu

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Korean Restaurant “Gosireh”

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Produced by Bae Young Joon, enjoying authentic Korean food

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Fumiya Fujii sits around a table with “XIAH junsu”, who boasts a high popularity in both Korea and Japan.

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A popular artist from Korea, Junsu answers Fumiya Fujii’s questions in fluent Japanese

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The two people exchange cheers over Red Korean Tea.

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From his passport, you can see how busy he is.

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Fumiya Fujii asks popular Korean artist Junsu about how he would spend a day off.

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Fumiya Fujii seems to have totally hit it off with popular Korean artist Junsu.

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Likes to take a drive. He says he wants to try driving in Japan too. 


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[TRANS] 100531 Actress Park Min Young and DBSK's Yoochun Will Star As Lovers

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The actress for the role of Kim Yun-hee, who disguises herself as a man in KBS2’s television drama “SungKyunKwan Scandal” has been confirmed. “SungKyunKwan Scandal” is scheduled for broadcast in September and one of the workers has confirmed on the 31st that, “The role has finally been confirmed this time round. Amongst the numerous actresses, Park Min Young is the one who fits the criteria of the character.”

Park Min Young’s character, Kim, is someone who takes the enrollment examination on behalf of her sickly younger brother. After having enrolled into SungKyunKwan, Kim later develops a romantic relationship with Yoochun’s character. Other than Yoochun, Song Joong Gi and Yoo Ah-in are also involved in this drama.

In addition, when Yoochun was filming in Yongin City, Gyeonggi on the 27th, a few hundred fans gathered on the site, proving the popularity of Yoochun. “SungKyunKwan Scandal” is based on the popular novel “The Lives of SungKyunKwan Confucian Scholars” by Jung Eun Gweol, and is Yoochun’s first exposure as an actor.

Source: JoongAng Ilbo Japan + baiduTVXQ + Mr Park
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[TRANS] 100531 JaeJoong's Fluency in Japanese Improves Constantly

[ 日就月将 - Achievement everyday, improvement every month, describing the speedy development, continuous advancement, amassing over a long period of time
- Taken from the 'Poetry,' 日就月将,学有缉熙于光明。]

TVXQ member Kim JaeJoong has attracted much attention through his recent Japanese drama series 'Sunao ni Narenakute' with his fluent Japanese skill.

JaeJoong is currently in the Fuji TV drama series 'Sunao ni Narenakute' where he portrays a salesman for a company that sells medical equipment. He has received lot of compliments for a language skill that is almost at the same level as of those who have Japanese as their mother tongue.

The comments by most of the Japanese viewers who watch 'Sunao ni Narenakute' expressed, "As compared to TVXQ's language skill when they first debuted in Japan, the improvement of JaeJoong’s Japanese is really shocking."

The ‘Today Star News’ which was aired on 29th of May praised JaeJoong that, "His fluent Japanese is not the least bit inferior to the other Japanese actors."

An insider expressed that five years ago during TVXQ's debut activities, JaeJoong can only use the basic Japanese to communicate, his ability described as 'barely enough for communication.' However, the JaeJoong today is able to express himself freely in daily conversation, and he has improved tremendously.

Now, the past comment of "JaeJoong's acting in 'Sunao ni Narenakute' is relatively indifferent" has been replaced by "Even with influential Japanese actors or actresses like Ueno Juri, he is able to perform well without any inferior or retrogress" kind of remarks.

Source: StarNews + BaiduTVXQ
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Super Junior’s concert causes stampede at Shanghai Expo, one death reported

A Korean pop concert held yesterday at the Expo Culture Center caused something of a stampede – reports of how bad it got vary, from the Epoch Time’s rumor that someone died to Shanghai Daily’s blithe announcement that the streets were “blocked by fans.”

If anyt...hing, this event was a warning about the power of K-pop: South Korea had planned a “classical and pop” concert that included insanely huge acts – Kangta, BoA and Super Junior, whose Shanghai shows sell out at 10,000+ seated stadiums each year they come. They’re so insanely huge that it almost makes you wonder what organizers were thinking when they arranged that show.

To get in, all you supposedly had to do was get an Expo ticket and line up at the center, an act which, if you’re a student, costs 90RMB. That’s way less than the Super Junior 2009 show’s ticket prices at Yuan Shen Sports Center, where the cheapest you could get in for was 480RMB. Unfortunately, there were only 5000 tickets available, and half of those had already been given to South Korean groups – a fact that eager Chinese K-pop fans hadn’t been made aware of.

By midnight on Saturday, according to Lianhe Zaobao, there were already 2000 people waiting outside the Expo’s Pudong door. Night watch people were blindsided. By the time the limited amount of tickets sold out (The Standard reports there were less than 500), roughly 5000 people were waiting around.

When the crowd realized all tickets were gone, they began to get violent. A witness on the internet said that “several girls were stepped on and over by several guys. So messy, so messy, All the crying and yelling turned into one big wave. There were so many shoes. One girl even fell from the second floor.” The original post has already been harmonized on Tianya. Lianhe says the rumor that this girl died hasn’t been confirmed, though Hong Kong’s Apple Daily seems to be reporting it as fact (watch the YouTube video in that link or below, it has some images of police guards frantically running to contain the crowd).

What they both agree on is that hundreds of people were injured, whether from the pushing and shoving or from heatstroke. The Expo official report itself said that “In the event, several tourists suffered from heatstroke and abrasions and were rushed to nearby medical facilities at the park.” That’s a little more than “blocked by fans,” isn’t it?

Which actually makes me wonder – it seems that Shanghai Daily is still the only China-based paper that’s picked up on the news and their version was way more sanitized than the dozens of Mandarin reports in Chinese media. It almost feels like Chinese media controllers, for the first time I’ve noticed, are more scared about what the outside world thinks than what their own people think.



S: Shanghaiist
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[TRANS] 100531 Musician's Choice - U-Know Yunho

Musician's Choice
Famous musicians introduce songs that brought them to where they are now, and songs that they love based on various themes. You may also find out where these musicians are these days.


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10.05.31

TVXQ's U-Know Yunho, who can be anything from an actor to a model
Music to listen to on a rainy day

Leader of TVXQ, who heated up Asia
Let's meet U-Know Yunho's recommended songs.



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When I went to visit TVXQ's leader U-Know Yunho on the 24th, it was drizzling as I made my way to my destination. It was weather that seemed to match the 'Musician's Choice' theme he had chosen for the week which was "Music to listen to on a rainy day". He, who had been waiting in front of the SM Entertainment office, happily welcomed this writer. Wearing casual clothes, he smiled brightly and said, "I feel good because it's raining outside."

"Rainy days are times for me to reflect on myself. Other friends usually go drinking on days like this, but I drive my car to an arboretum or I choose some good music to listen to."

When asked about his recent activities, he brought up his photoshoot first. "I went to Hong Kong for a photoshoot, and it was nice to have a personal interview as I was partaking in the photoshoot. I've always been showing people the bright side of myself, but I never really had the chance to talk about personal things." We were curious of his next solo venture. U-Know Yunho said, "I don't want to let go of the music life that I've had for the past 5, 6 years and I've also been considering upgrading my acting skills." He also said, "What I want to say the most is that I want to challenge the limits I've set on myself from more than one side."

It was a surprise yet understandable to see U-Know Yunho, who admired Michael Jackson, create a music list that consisted of songs with sad or solitary melodies rather than dance-orientated songs. Also, seeing such a list gave us a feel of his extensive musical taste from Rock to New Age.

"I usually listen to music while I'm on the move. I don't discriminate between genres; if I like the feel of a song, I'll get it and put it in my playlist right away. At times when I feel like I'm going to explode, I sometimes listen to heavy metal music, and when my body's exhausted, I listen to calm instrumentals. However, it can be said that the music I'm introducing today conveys what I'm feeling these days."

U-Know Yunho's dream is to be the founder of a welfare center. Influenced by his father who enjoys helping those in need, he is actively seeking out voluntary service activities he can do to help the poor and needy. He usually makes people feel flustered with his clipped tone and short yet strong accent which he may have inherited from being the group's leader since his debut, but he slowly yet surely opened up in this interview with a softer tone and deep breaths. His words "I've matured as much as I've been hurt," seemed to approach the writer more sincerely than ever.

Kim Pyung (Writer specializing in popular music)


 
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Posted Image U-Know Yunho's First Album Choice: Chris Spheeris' [Best of Chris Spheeris: 1990-2000]

"Two years ago, there was a time when I listened to all the CDs our fans sent us. This was one of the albums in that pile of CDs and I was immediately hooked. Although there are a lot of instruments involved, there is a sound that isn't lost, and it's the sound of nature. That sound seemed to just grab my heart. There wasn't a distinct melody, but shall I say that the tune was able to express everything that it needed to? From then on, I searched for this artiste online and listened to his songs whenever it rained. The guitar part is the prettiest in this album. Most guitar parts from other sources rely on strength or technique, but the guitar in this album isn't overused and you can tell that the singer tried to keep the sound as close to the sound of nature as possible. I felt like the guitar part represented his heart and his feelings. It has a calm yet mysterious feeling to it."

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Posted Image U-Know Yunho's Second Album Choice: Kevin Kern's [Summer Daydreams]

"One of the songs called 'Return to Love' is a very famous song that is used in dramas and CFs, and all the songs included in this album calm your heart. I think I listen to this song the most when I feel depressed. It cleanses your heart, but it also has a sad and sorrowful feel to it. I first found out about the song in the drama [Autumn in my Heart]. After that, I listened to it a ridiculous number of times. I found myself hearing it a lot even when I hadn't turned it on myself. I heard it on the streets, I heard it at home, I heard it in the cafes... It's a song that I've heard so much that it's left a great impact in my life. Sometimes, I think that I'd like to try this kind of music one day. Like taking this music and formatting it by adding narration to it or commentary through DJ-ing?"

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Posted Image U-Know Yunho's Third Album Choice: Kim Hyun Shik's [3rd Album]

"I first found out about Kim Hyun Shik's music through the voices of Kim Bum Soo and Yu Jae Ha. I liked the songs so much that I practiced them a lot for a while. I thought that I needed to be familiar with the original to do so, so that was when I found the artiste Kim Hyun Shik. The song that first caught my eye was 'Eclipsed Road'. I've said before that I like singers like Michael Bolton or Lim Jae Bum, and Kim Hyun Shik's voice was just what I wanted. It wasn't pure and clear, and the charm that came from his thick and burning voice struck a chord in my heart. I usually listen to this album on a rainy day right before I sleep. You can find its true charm if you listen to it then."

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Posted Image U-Know Yunho's Fourth Album Choice: X-JAPAN's [Star Box]

"They are one of my favorite artistes. In 9th or 10th grade, I had a cousin who played the bass guitar, and she was a fan of this group. I began to like rock music because of her. But these artistes' music didn't feel like rock. More so in 'Endless Rain'. This song really captures that feeling of singing with a heart full of longing, and I think that, that is the true charm of X-JAPAN. I like their songs because they both appeal and don't appeal to the masses. I want to follow their example of being a genius, yet striving to always be one step ahead of trends. I think this song's mixture of Eastern and Western influences contain all the charms that the band holds."

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Posted Image U-Know Yunho's Fifth Album Choice: Az Yet's [Az Yet]

"Sometimes, I like to go jogging when it rains, and I listen to this album a lot when I do. It might be because I'm the bass part in our team, but I find myself paying a lot of attention to that part. Their style is a little different from BoyzIIMen, but the bass part is so amazing that it feels like they're playing with their musical ranges. The part doesn't lose its focus, but it leads the other parts like the melody. This music is great for when I go jogging or when I'm enjoying a glass of wine. The music itself doesn't feel very sophisticated, that may be exactly why I'm attracted to it. I think people will like this music if they like harmonies. I also feel that men will enjoy this music more than women."

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Posted Image "I'm going to keep the promise I made with myself and then I'll cry my eyes out."

The subject was changed to Michael Jackson. U-Know Yunho recently got on stage for the pop star's domestic tribute concert. There is a famous story circulating that the American staff, who had looked down upon U-Know Yunho as an artiste famous only in Asia, changed their attitudes after they watched him perform. U-Know Yunho said, "I want to be an artiste like Michael Jackson who shines regardless of time," and "I hope to be viewed as someone who keeps maturing and growing as a person and as a singer who is not fazed by the rumors floating around."

"I think that I've pretended to be bright a lot as the team's leader till now. But I'm someone who feels lonely very easily, so I constantly have to discipline myself to pay attention and come to my senses. Music has always cleansed my loneliness and sorrow. People say that I'm so strong-hearted that I never cry, but I'm only restraining myself to keep the promise I made with myself. When I get to the top, I want to cry my eyes out just once." It may have been that his heart was already crying though his 'leader' position stops him from outwardly doing so.

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[TRANS] 100530 KBoom July Issue – JeJung’s Part

A complete report on television drama “Sunao ni Narenakute” preview meeting and conference!

You don’t know their appearance, nor do you know what kind of person the opposite party is. However, why do you feel as though he is always by your side? It is probably because of that person’s ‘gentle’ words. This is exactly what takes place in the television idol drama “Sunao ni Narenakute”, which describes the process of how a group of five young men and women met through Twitter, became real friends before becoming partners. The screenwriter for this drama, Kitagawa Eriko, explained her reason for using Twitter as the theme, saying, “I myself uses Blog and Twitter, and through language, people are able to connect with each other. Youth groups are like the life-line of a student’s life, hence, it can also be signified as a partner, that is why I used Twitter as the theme for this work.”

Please say a form of greeting to everyone.

Eita : I was really grateful when everyone came down specially while my leg was in a bad condition. You would probably understand by our current atmosphere; the five of us were still in the midst of filming last night actually. We filmed the drama within a very harmonious atmosphere so the filming was done very smoothly. To be able to be involved in this drama that is featured every week, and allow the audience to look forward to the next episode each week is really a joy to me.
Ueno Juri : I’m Ueno Juri, and I’m playing the character of Haru. I am really happy to be able to be part of the group of five to act out in this drama. My heart is racing now because I have not watched the first episode, the director’s performance was also very natural, and when I noticed it, I started tearing so I was able to display the feeling of sadness. I used very natural emotions to act.
JeJung : Hi everyone, I am JeJung. I play the role of DOCTOR in this film, and I am unusually excited today (laughs). I am very grateful to be able to be here today. I was very nervous initially as this is my debut in a Japanese television drama, but because everyone who were involved in the film were very kind towards me, so I thoroughly enjoyed the entire filming process. I have not watched the first episode too, so I will be very happy if we can enjoy it together.
Seki Megumi : I’m Seki Megumi, and I play the part of PEACH. This is the first time I have been casted as one of the main cast in a drama and I will give my best effort. On the grand scenes of the filming, I will also determine to give my utmost best .
Tamayama Tetsuji : I decided to take up this drama about half a year ago. I did ask myself what kind of feeling do I want to bring about? After one or two months have passed, I told myself initially that I only have to act out the part where I suffered from sexual harassment at work (laughs). There were also other enactments, and my heart was lifted up higher and higher after hearing all that (laughts).

Share your thoughts [after having watched the first episode]

Eita : I really want to watch the second episode (laughs). Even though it is only fictional, the momentum and atmosphere of the drama is very good, I feel it is very dashing.
Ueno Juri : I discovered many scenes of depression or heaviness after reading the script, but there were also moments of happiness. It is the same for the other characters. I know the script, and it felt like all five life stories were progressing at the same time. There are a few scenes that left a deep impression on me, but the one that left the deepest one was probably then the five of us saw the Tokyo Tower turn green at the same time.
JeJung : It was very refreshing (laughs). It was very refreshing just seeing myself in a Japanese drama! I would feel like “Is this guy really JeJung?” (laughs) It was very interesting watching the first episode! I was very curious about the scenes of the others. In LINDA’s scene, it was so intense that I burst out laughing…(laughs)
Tamayama Tetsuji : Everyone watched it together at the resting room, and when it featured the kiss scene between me and the editor, I heard JeJung, who was in the next room, go “NAHHHHH!!” (laughs) But JeJung had seen the script before, so he knew about the details.
JeJung : But seeing the image…(laughs) It was really interesting though!

You had water poured over you from the start, and you still had to take care of your younger sister, it looked tough…

JeJung : Yes…however, DOCTOR’s character is such that no matter how tough it is, he would be able to get through it with a lot of effort and hard work. He has always been so from the start.

DOCTOR really likes HARU.

JeJung : Yes. That is why he envies NAKAIJI a lot. Every time DOCTOR meets up with an obstacle, he would think of HARU. However, NAKAJI always has HARU by his side…

What are your thoughts towards Twitter?

JeJung
: Even though it is interesting, I have never used it before… It looks like something you will get addicted to once you start using it… (laughs)

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[100531/SJ]Super Junior grabs 2nd win on televised music programs




Super Junior grabs 2nd win on televised music programs

Korean idols Super Junior rose to the top of a televised music program over the weekend again. 

The boys claimed their second consecutive win on KBS' music show "Music Bank" with their latest single "BONAMANA" from their fourth full-length album of the same name which they have been promoting since the album's release on May 13.

They thanked their fans for always supporting them and also their agency SM Entertainment, while member Shindong performed a belly dance to express his happiness. 

They were competing against Wonder Girls' "2 Different Tears" while other contenders on the show included Rain, 4minute, CNBLUE and f(x). 

Super Junior been enjoying a successful comeback to the local music scene, topping numerous online and offline charts with "BONAMANA" and selling over 700,000 copies of their album in just five days of its release, according to Hanteo's music charts. 

Meanwhile, the "2010 Dream Concert" featuring Korea's top singers such as Rain, Lee Hyori, Girls Generation and SS501 aired instead of SBS' weekend music program "Inkigayo" on Sunday.

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[100531/SJ]Tell Samsung in 100 words why you think you’re Super Junior’s most loyal fan and win a pair of tickets to catch their exclusive showcase on 6 June 2010!



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Super Junior and WonderGirls at Come to play

WonderGirls SoHee and YooBin reveals their apologies to new member HyeRim.
The girls were recently present for the filming of MBC Yoo JaeSeok Kim WonHee Come To Play with the Super Junior (HeeChul, Lee Teuk, ShinDong, DongHae and KyuHyun) for a special episode of the show. The MCs then asked HyeRim, When you first joined, it must be pretty awkward, who was the one who treat you the best?
HyeRim then answered, They all treat me very well, I cant just pick one person. With that the Super Junior members joked, I guess there is none. The MCs then asked the WonderGirls member, Is there anyone who thinks To be honest, I didnt treat HyeRim well enough? And member SoHee and YooBin raised their hands.
Meanwhile, on the show that day HyeRim did a personal talent show which showed off her unique charms. And the maknae love line between her and Super Junior KyuHyun also shone on the show.
Stay tuned to the show to be aired on 31st May at 11.15pm.

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YeEuns first impression of Leeteuk ?

On a recent recording of MBC Lee JaeSuk and Kim WonHee’s Come to Play, Wonder Girls‘ YeEun revealed her first impression of Super Junior’s Leeteuk.

This episode was a special idol-packed episode with the Wonder Girls and Super Junior’s Heechul, Leeteuk, ShinDong, DongHae, and KyuHyun.

YeEun took this opportunity to reveal her first impression of Super Junior’s leader, Leeteuk, saying, “Our stylist during our Tell Me promotions passed by Super Junior’s waiting room when she heard Leeteuk say, ‘I don’t know why you like the Wonder Girls’. Our furious stylist then told us what he said so my first impression of Leeteuk wasn’t good.”

A flustered Leeteuk quickly replied, “This is a big misunderstanding. I have a Wonder Girls poster on my bedroom window. If I really didn’t like the Wonder Girls back then, I probably changed my mind right after.”

It’s hard to imagine Leeteuk not liking anyone. What do you think? A misunderstanding or an ancient opinion?

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[NEWS] Leeteuk "Trying to Seize Japanese Fans Uses Japanese..Learns That it was Foul Language"






Super Junior Leeteuk has revealed a story that he experienced when he was promoting overseas.

During the recent filming of MBC "Yoo Jaesuk Kim Wonhee's Come to Play,' Super Junior Heechul, Leeteuk, Shindong, Donghae, Kyuhyun and Wonder Girls appeared in the 'idols who promoted national prestige' special.

Leeteuk said, "when performing in Japan, I thought I could seize Japanese fans if I use Japanese when I'm singing" explaining that "it was when singing Gee."


Leeteuk said, "There was a word stupid in the lyrics, so I cutely sang 'baka,' but the fans' reactions were weird. I learned that 'baka' is not a cute word that we use and actually is a foul language that has all the bad meanings." His story made everyone burst into laughter.

The show airs on May 31st 11:15 PM.

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