110909 SBS ‘Protect the Boss’ confirmed the drama will be extended by two episodes.

SBS announced on the 9^th that “there are many stories to be told yet” and that they have decided to extend ‘Protect the Boss’ by 2 episodes.

‘Protect the Boss’ has been receiving viewers’ love with the casts’ passionate performance (Ji Sung, Choi Gang Hee, Kim Jae Joong, Wang Ji Hye, Park Young Gyu, etc.) and solid story-lines.

Recently, offers to air ‘Protect the Boss’ have been flooding in from overseas. ‘Protect the Boss’ is scheduled to air in September in Malaysia.

Source: Osen
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Potential Extension of “Protect the Boss” by 2 Episodes!

The sound supervisor for SBS tweeted the following today. It seems possible that Protect the Boss will be extended for 2 more episodes. Boss is receiving a great response, so…

[TRANS] Warrior Paek Dongsu… Extension by 6 Episodes…… Protect the Boss… Extension by 2 Episodes…. ㅡㅡ

Source: @Sfx_Jun
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Junsu Saw Musical “Guys and Dolls” and Left Immediately After the Ending

JYJ Kim Junsu Watch “Guys and Dolls.” Ok Juhyun: “To Leave Immediate After the Ending”

It has become known that group JYJ member Kim Junsu had watched the musical Guys and Dolls. Kim Junsu mentioned actor Kim Muyul on the 22^nd: “Thanks to you, I had fun watching Guys and Dolls.”

After that, Ok Juhyun who is appearing in the musical left a mention, saying: “To leave immediately after the ending of the show.” Guys and Dolls will be on until the 18^th of next month in LG Art Center in Seoul. Kim Youngju, Ok Juhyun, Jin Gu, Lee Yongwoo, Kim Muyul, and Lee Yul are appearing.

The netizens who saw this left fun responses: “After seeing the performance, gone~” “I heard that he left only seeing the performance and I guess it was true.” “I guess Ms. Ok Juhyun was disappointed.”

On the other hand, Kim Junsu challenged himself at musicals through Mozart and won the Rookie Male Actor of the Year award in the 4^th ceremony of The Musical Awards. He was a candidate for the 5^th ceremony of The Musical Awards with Tears of Heaven. He is showing such thriving activities as an actor.

Further, recently he participated in the OST of the SBS TV drama Scent of a Woman and made a surprise appearance as a star with the name of Kim Junsu and received a big response.

Source: ENews24
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Jaejoong and Wang Jihye Are Friends of the Same Age

Protect the Boss Ji Sung – Choi Kanghee and Kim Jaejoong – Wang Jihye – Each Pair Actually the Same Age

It has become known that Ji Sung – Choi Kanghee and Kim Jaejoong – Wang Jihye of Protect the Boss are friends who are of the same age.

in the SBS TV’s Wed-Thursday drama Protect the Boss, Ji Sung is playing Cha Jihun, the director of headquarters who is a trouble-maker and Choi Kanghee is playing Noh Eunsul, who becomes a secretary even though a member of the “poor youth” generation. Further, Kim Jaejoong is in charge of the role of Cha Muwon, the Prince of the Financial World and Wang Jihye is in charge of the role of Seo Nayun, a sophisticated city woman.

In particular, Ji Sung and Choi Kanghee are of the same age, both being born in 1977. Kim Jaejoong and Wang Jihye were born in January of 1986 and December of 1985 respectively, and thus are friends who are of the same age.

About this, the production crew introduced: “Our Boss team has Ji Sung – Choi Kanghee and Kim Jaejoong – Wang Jihye share the same age. Thanks to that, we were able to show off an excellent team work and good collaborative acting to the degree of receiving the envy of other teams, and thus receive much love from the viewers also.”

Source: TVReport; SBS
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110812 JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong And Park Yoochun Film At The Same Location For Their Respective Dramas

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun appeared in the same location?

A post was made recently in an online community titled ‘Department Heads Song and Cha seem to frequent the same location’.

This refers to Park Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong as Park Yoochun appeared as Department Head Song Yoo Hyun in MBC’s ‘Miss Ripley’ while Kim Jaejoong is appearing as Department Head Cha Mu Won in SBS’ ‘Protect the Boss’.

During the episode that aired on the 10th, Cha Mu Won is asked to meet his mother Shin Suk Hui(Cha Hwa Yeon) with Seo Na Yoon(Wang Ji Hae). The location just happens to be a place that Song Yoo Hyun used during ‘Miss Ripley’.

Netizens who saw the post said, “Song must have told Cha that the place was great”, “It’s a wonder that anyone caught this”, “You have the eye of the hawk. You’re amazing for finding this”, “I thought the place looked familiar and no wonder”, and “It must be a place that department heads like to frequent.”

Source: [enews24]

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110822 “Protect The Boss” Kim Jaejoong “Model Student” At Shooting Location? Detailed Study Of Script & Acting

Images of Kim Jaejoong studying his script and acting for the SBS drama “Protect the Boss” was revealed, making him a “concept actor”

In “Protect the Boss,” whose ratings have surpassed 20%, Kim Jaejoong who plays the role of MD, studies his script and acting carefully, and showed perfect acting skills.

Recently, while shooting at a coffeehouse in Paju, Kim Jaejoong was seen studying his own acting via a mini camcorder, and this detailed study has attracted attention.

Kim Jaejoong said, “Observing (my acting) like this is very helpful towards the transition of feelings for the next scene. During shooting, no matter what, I have to study my own acting and seek advice from the other senior actors. “ After saying that, he started studying his script for the next scene, like a “model student.”

The production team said, “This is Kim Jaejoong’s first experience in acting for a long drama, and as someone who always wants to do his best, Kim Jaejoong had already been praised by other actors as “a concept actor with great acting potential” even before production started.”

It was also noted that after over a hundred fans discovered Kim Jaejoong’s shooting location, they swarmed to the coffeehouse to show their support, and shooting had to been suspended temporarily.

“Concept actor” Kim Jaejoong plays Cha Mu Won in “Protect the Boss” which airs on SBS every 

Wednesday and Thursday at 9.55pm.

Source: [BaiduTVXQ + Hankyung News via Nate]
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Jaejoong’s “Spell-like Befriending” Turned Male Freelancer Journalist Into a Fan

A freelancer journalist working for SBS tweeted about Jaejoong and it made news ^_^.

Kim Jaejoong Proves “Spell-like Befriending” that Makes Everyone a Fan Once Meeting

In an online community, an account of a freelancer broadcast personality who has interviewed Kim Jaejoong has surfaced and is the talk of the town.

On August 17^th, he revealed a photo that he took with Kim Jaejoong, with the following words: “I Interviewed the actor Kim Jaejoong of Protect the Boss. I felt that he would be prickly and haughty,  but he was a really polite young man full of laughter. I now plan to be his fan as well. He is amazing.”

In the photo, Kim Jaejoong is wearing a black shirt, shows slightly his bangs, and is showing off his sexy eyes.

The netizens showed a heated response: “There is a reason that he is the King of Connections.” “Indeed, as for ability to befriend, Kim Jaejoong is tops.” “The amazing personality that makes everyone into a fan with just one meeting!” “Director of Headquarters Cha Muwon-nim, you are sparkling in the photo.” “I received quite a visual shock.”

On the other hand, Kim Jaejoong is appearing as Cha Muwon in the SBS Wed-Thursday drama Protet the Boss.

Source: Newsen; @ccskman
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110804 During An Interview With Ji Sung, Choi Kang Hee Says, “Kim Jaejoong’s The Good-Looking One”

On the 3rd, Choi Kang Hee appeared on the SBS entertainment news program ‘One Night of TV Entertainment’ with her fellow actor Ji Sung from the SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Protect the Boss’.

Choi Kang Hee and Ji Sung acted out a hypothetical scene in which she was a radio DJ and he was her guest.

After greeting Ji Sung brightly like a real DJ, Choi Kang Hee asked, “I heard that you’re acting alongside a beautiful actress in your new drama?” But Ji Sung looked slightly taken aback and gave a sparse answer of “Yes. I’m filming with the beautiful actress Choi Kang Hee,” and ruffled her feathers.

To this, Choi Kang Hee showed a hurt reaction and said, “Goodbye.” She made those around her smile as she said, “If someone doesn’t like me, it’s better to just let them go.”

Changing roles with each other, they continued the hypothetical scene with Ji Sung as the DJ this time. After greeting Choi Kang Hee, Ji Sung asked, “Ms. Choi Kang Hee, I heard that you’re filming your drama with a good-looking actor these days.” To this Choi Kang Hee said, “Yes, YoungWoong Jaejoong,” and embarrassed Ji Sung, making everyone laugh again.

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110805 “Protect the Boss” Rising With Formidable Force, Will It Become The Top?

SBS drama “Protect the Boss” has had viewer ratings to seem to be fiercely chasing first place.

On August 5th, according to the ratings firm AGB Nielsen Media Research, the episode of “Protect the Boss” which was aired on August 4th night recorded nationwide viewer ratings of 14.7%. This was 2.1% higher than the 12.6% which was received for the first episode of this show. 

On the episode that was aired on August 4th, No Eun Seol’s (Choi Kang Hee) secretary slapstick comedy was displayed. No Eun Seoul is given orders from Chairman Cha (Park Yong Kyu) to make sure Cha Ji Hyung (Ji Sung) attends to work daily and on time. No Eun Seoul then decides to go to Cha Ji Hyung’s house and attempts to make sure he goes to work.

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110803 “Protect the Boss” off to a Strong Start

The highly anticipated drama, Protect The Boss, aired its first episode on Wednesday, August 3.

Starring Ji Sung, Choi Kanghee, Wang Jihye, and JYJ‘s Kim Jaejoong, Protect The Boss has already stirred up positive reviews and is expected to be just as big a hit as its predecessor, City Hunter.

Choi Kang Hee, whose character Noh Eunsol spends most of the first episode looking for employment, portrayed the direct and lovable personality of Eunsol with ease.

Actor Ji Sung was also praised for pulling off the stubborn, almost-psychotic role of Eunsol’s deliquent boss, Cha Jiheon, which earned him many laughs throughout the episode.

Netizens have commented that Protect The Boss is on their list of favorite dramas due to Choi Kang Hee and Ji Sung’s hilarous onscreen chemistry, as well as the comedic acting by veteran actor Park Youngkyu, who plays Jiheon’s “sort of abusive” father and CEO of the company. Comments included, “The actor’s solid acting made it even more enjoyable,” and “Seems like a hit drama has finally come out.”

Jaejoong, who is tackling his first major acting project for Korean television, gave a very comfortable performance (no awkwardness!) and viewers are looking forward to his rivalry with Ji Sung as well. Netizens remarked, “He’s better than I expected,” and “I was worried because he was cast opposite Ji Sung, but it looks like I was worried for nothing.”

Protect The Boss airs every Wednesday and Thursday night on SBS.

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110728 Kim Jaejoong, “I’m Not Satisfied With My Acting.”‏

Kim Jaejoong attended the production press conference for the new Wednesday-Thursday SBS drama, ‘Protect The Boss’ on the 27th at SBS’s Mudong Building. He humbly said, “This is my first time watching my own acting through the trailer and the character doesn’t seems to be myself anymore. It is very novel. The editing looks good and the effects are not bad either, but I am still not satisfied with my acting.”

He followed on, “As the skill of acting would continue to improve with accumulation of experience, therefore I am still not satisfied. I think it is because I am still currently adapting to the role as an actor, thus it seems that I should adapt to the filming site first.”

In the drama, Kim Jaejoong acted as Cha Mu Won who is Ji Sung’s first cousin and the financial prince who is in a power struggle.

Kim Jaejoong introduced his character, “Although Cha Mu Won’s character is calm and sincere but he can be warm-hearted at times, and would display his child-like innocence.” He continued to express his thoughts, “The ability to act along the charismatic seniors is my honour. I will learn well and present to everyone a better self.”

Additionally, No Eun Seol who is facing a career crisis became the secretary for the delinquent boss Cha Ji Hyun after much hassle. As the takeover for ‘City Hunter’ broadcasting slot, the romantic comedy ‘Protect The Boss’ will be premiering on the 3rd of August.

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110727 Kim Jaejoong Makes Surprise Radio Broadcast Appearance After 3 Years

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong appeared in a radio broadcast after 3 years.

on 27 July at 4pm, Kim Jaejoong appeared in the SBS Power FM broadcast of “Kim Chang Ryul’s Old School.” This was a broadcast which was done with a “live viewing,” and is the first broadcast program after the SM Entertainment lawsuit broke out.

As the surprise guest, Kim Jaejoong appeared for about 10 minutes, sharing more about SBS’s “Protect the Boss.” Because of Kim Jaejoong’s appearance, the netizens’ real time messages and questions increased massively, a passionate response.

Kim Jaejoong said, “Although it was short, but it’s been a long while and I still want to greet everyone via broadcast.” and “Please watch out for “Protect the boss”. He also talked about JYJ’s activities and plans. “We’re currently preparing our album, although the release date is not confirmed, but we will meet everyone with good music.”

During the broadcast, they played JYJ’s “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” OST song “Chajatta” and attracted the listeners’ attention.

Also, Kim Jaejoong will be playing the role of “Prince of the Financial World” Cha Mu Won in SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Protect the Boss” which will first air on 3 August, and officialy make his debut in the domestic drama scene.

Source : [BaiduTVXQ + Newsen]
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110707 JYJ’s Jaejoong’s Drama Protect The Boss Begins Filming!

Filming for JYJ‘s Jaejoong‘s upcoming drama, Protect The Boss (formally The Last Secretary), is officially underway.

So far, SBS has revealed photos of the cast’s first script reading, the drama teaser shoot, and stills from the first episode.

Netizens were particularly intrigued by still shots of Choi Kang Hee at various interviews. According to drama reps, in the first episode Choi Kang Hee’s character, Noh Eun Seol, interviews at a whopping ten places before she is hired by Cha Muwon, played by Jaejoong.

The photos show a serious Jaejoong sitting on the interview panel and Choi Kang Hee being a 4-D interviewee. (Who shows off their martial arts skills at an interview for a huge firm?!) After being asked “What are you good at?” she sings and dances to “Twinkle Twinkle” by Girls’ Day.

I suppose it wouldn’t be a romantic comedy without some really awkward first impressions, now would it?
Protect The Boss is about Noh Eun Seol, who gets a job as a secretary and gets caught in a love triangle between her boss, the immature heir to the company, Cha Jiheon (played by heartthrob actor Ji Sung) and his oh-so-perfect cousin/rival Cha Muwon.

Protect The Boss will begin airing on August 3, after the conclusion of City Hunter.

Check out more stills and promo photos below:

Cha Muwon, prince of the financial world Photo Credit: SBS

Photo Credit: SBS

Cast’s first script reading, June 29 Photo Credit: SBS

Ji Sung as Cha Ji Heon Photo Credit: SBS

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“Boss” Kim Jaejoong, first script reading practice with Ji Sung and Choi Kang Hee‏

Ji Sung, Choi Kang Hee, Kim Jaejoong, Wang Ji Hye etc, the perfect charismatic score of “Super Strong Dream Line” had their enjoyable first meet.

As the follow up after ‘City Hunter’, the leads of new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama that is broadcasting from the 3rd of August, ‘Protect the Boss’, Ji Sung, Choi Kang Hee, Kim Jaejoong, Wang Ji Hye, Park Young Kyu, Cha Hwa Yeon and Kim Chung Yi have gathered together for the drama script reading practice session.

On the 29th at SBS Ilsan Production Centre drama practice room, the script practice was progressed throughout in a pleasant and amicable atmosphere. The enthusiastic being of the energetic actors who actually met for the first time, brought the atmosphere to a new height.

In ‘Protect the Boss’, Ji Sung who intends to transform through his acting of the insensible youngest son of a conglomerate with black hole looks (meaning those who worked in vain, usually do not understand what others were talking about and a bit senseless and blur), appeared with the unique hairstyle that reminds people of Slam Dunk’s Miyagi Ryota and attracted everyone’s attention.

Partnering with Ji Sung is Choi Kang Hee who came out different from her usual savvy short hairdo, has also attracted others with her youthful image of straight fringe and long straight hair.

Through this drama as his first challenge for domestic drama, Kim Jaejoong comfortably reading his scripts has foreseen his fresh start of a beginning. Being the character of capable “Prince of the Financial World” Cha Mu Won, displaying his perfect man acting skills, he will also be rivals with cousin Cha Ji Hun competing through comical acting skills.

Wang Ji Hye also attended the script reading practice enthusiastically throughout. Veterans Park Young Kyu, Cha Hwa Yeon, Kim Chung Yi etc and their skilled acting also shined at the practice ground.

The production crew expressed, “Because it is a fresh and lively romantic comedy, the attractive script of ‘Protect the Boss’ has led the filming site into laughters continuously. To the actors and production crew who have officially started to film ‘Protect the Boss’, their anticipations were filled fully. We hoped for your attention and concern through the fresh and joyful laughters of drama ‘Protect the Boss’.”

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110701 Kim Jaejoong’s First Cut For “Protect the Boss” Appears

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong is to appear in his first Korean drama, SBS drama titled “Protect the Boss” and his cutting steel has been published. SBS drama “Protect the Boss” is the drama that Kim Jaejoong has been chosen to appear in and has started filming for. With his powerful ability, Kim Jaejoong has been undertaking the “prince of business” charm.

The concept of the filming has been Choi Kang Hee, who will be appearing as the secretary, coercing for approval from her boss who’s role will be played by Ji Sung. Due to this concept, Kim Jaejoong’s beautiful suited figure has made its appearance.

With the appearance of Jaejoong, Choi Kang Hee poses as the humble type, which then in turn amazes Ji Sung.

Kim Jaejoong will be facing his first challenge with Korea television with “Protect the Boss”. During his role in this drama, it seems that with wealth, appearance, personality, intellect and etc, Kim Jaejoong will be shaking hearts of all women.

“Protect the Boss” will be about a new secretary who comes to work at a dishonest company and after meeting the boss, begins the project of “taming bad conglomerates”. Ji Sung, Choi Kang Hee, Kim Jaejoong, Wang Ji Hye, and others will be airing on August 3rd subsequent to SBS drama “City Hunter”.

 

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110624 The Title Of The Drama To Follow ‘City Hunter’ Is Confirmed To Be ‘Protect The Boss’

The title of SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama is confirmed to be ‘Protect The Boss’.

On the 24th, SBS stated, “It has been confirmed that the title of the drama to follow ‘City Hunter’ will be ‘Protect The Boss’.” Before this, the drama was given two provisional titles, ‘The Last Female Secretary’ and ‘Our Boss Has Changed’.

‘Protect The Boss’ is a production that will follow the happenings that occur as a woman who had suffered from unemployment begins work as a secretary for an unruly businessman in a conglomerate.

The love rectangle that will be drawn between Jisung, Choi Kang Hee, YoungWoong Jaejoong and Wang Ji Hae will be the focal point of the drama and is highly anticipated as it will be supported by talented, veteran actors.

‘Protect The Boss’ will be directed by PD Sohn Jung Hyun of ‘Lovers of Paris’ and ‘Temptation of an Angel’ and will have its script written by Writer Kwon Gi Young of ‘Crazy From Love’. It will begin airing on August 3rd at 9:55pm after ‘City Hunter’ ends.

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110623 JYJ Jaejoong, after Yoochun, will be in drama, “Boss Has Changed”‏

JYJ Kim Jaejoong has confirmed his appearance in SBS “Boss Has Changed” (tentative title).

Although Kim Jaejoong has acted in Japan Fuji TV’s Sunao Ni Narenakute last year, but there has been no sight of him in the scene of Korean drama. But it is also due to this fact that fans was filled with anticipation regarding his first drama challenge.

Production crew said, “‘Boss Has Changed’ is a romantic comedy and will be about the current society where jobs are difficult to secure and the romantic story after entering the work as a secretary and the relation with the boss. This drama will be broadcasted in August and will be lead by BOF’s Choi Kang Hee and Jisung.”

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JYJ Jaejoong, after Yoochun, will be in drama, “Boss Has Changed”‏

110623 Ji Seung – Choi Kang-hee – Wang Ji-hye – Kim Jaejoong: 4 People in 4 Colors Dream Team for ‘The Boss Has Changed’

Actors Ji Seung, Choi Kang-hee, Wang Ji-hye will collide in a team with JYJ Kim Jaejoong.

Ji Sung, Choi Kang-hee, Wang Ji-hye, and Kim Jaejoong are confirmed to be casts of SBS new Wed-Thu drama special ‘The Boss Has Changed’ (tentative title, script Kwon Gi Young, director Son Jung-hyun), the collaboration of these four actors are said to be one powerful factor of the drama.

‘The Boss Has Changed’ plots the life of the heroine who suffers from serving her delinquent male boss as a secretary of a conglomerate company, after much twist and turns, somehow a romantic feeling grows in between the relationship.

Ji Sung will play the role of spoiled, quirky-kind youngest son from a conglomerate company Cha Ji-heon, while Choi Kang-hee is roled as No Eun-sul, former representative of unemployed youth who becomes the conglomerate company’s secretary after much happenings.

Having a delay to debut before, Kim Jaejoong will finally kick his first challenge to local drama as a powerful ‘Finance World’s Prince’ Cha Mu-won, and Wang Ji-hye secured the role of charismatic lawyer with no lack of perfection, Suh Na-yoon.

The encounter of four-sided lines of Ji Sung, Choi Kang-hee, Kim Jaejoong, and Wang Ji-hye is expected to nail audiences on their spots.

A representative said, “We have found actors who fit the best ‘The Boss Has Changed’. They would fit each of their respective character image, not to mention their stability of acting skill. As well, as an individual they have their own attractive points. It will help to complete the whole aspects of ‘The Boss Has Changed’”

‘The Boss Has Changed’ is coming to pick up the baton from ‘City Hunter’ and is going to have the pilot broadcast on August 3rd.

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110622 JYJ Jaejoong is Likely to Cast His First National TV Drama.

According to an official from SBS broadcaster, Kim Jaejoong will star in a drama entitled ‘The Last Secretary’ which is a follow-up drama after ‘City Hunter’ wrapped up its final episode.

In the drama Kim Jaejoong is playing a chic, charismatic man in his 30th named Cha Muheon. The character is nicknamed ‘Prince’ for his ace combination of being a powerful man in financial world yet sporting a gentle charisma, Cha Muheon is also gifted the ability to read people’s mind. The plot will draw a triangle love story between Cha Muheon, his male cousin Ji Heon, and the heroine character.

Regardless his cast Korean movie ‘Heaven’s Postman’ back in 2009, Kim Jaejoong has never acted in local Korean drama thus this could be his first shot the country’s drama.

As an idol turn actor, Kim Jaejoong spurred attention last year when a poll held by Japanese sports and entertainment journal Nikkan Sports, ‘The 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix’ revealed that he’s chosen as No. 1 in Best Supporting Actor Category for his role in Japanese drama ‘Sunao Ni Narenakute’.

With the cast, Kim Jaejoong will finally join in the middle of vigorous acting activities that have been professed earlier by his fellow JYJ members as JYJ Park Yoochun has already evolved as a remarkable actor through his debut in ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’ followed by ‘Miss Ripley’ while JYJ Kim Junsu has become the new hot star in musical stage by claiming success for his musical ‘Mozart!’and ‘Tears of Heaven’.

A representative said, “His chance is highly promising, but it’s not yet confirmed.”

Meanwhile ‘The Last Secretary’ is a romantic comedy drama revolving around life of the heroine who works as a secretary in a large firm and finds love to her office superior. The drama is scheduled to broadcast in August, with actress Choi Kang-hee and Lee Hejin is planned to make a cast in the drama.

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110520 Fans condemn Korean TV station for banning boy band JYJ

MANILA, Philippines — Korean TV station KBS is getting the heat from international fans of JYJ including Filipinos after it released a statement to justify why it continues to ban the boy band from appearing on its shows.

JYJ is unable to perform on Korean music shows because of the lawsuit (Photo courtesy of C-JeS Entertainment)

 

“We–as international consumers of the Korean Wave, supporters of JYJ and citizens of the world that value justice and the rule of law–hereby condemn the official statement issued by Korean Broadcasting System (hereafter, ‘KBS’) on 18 May, 2011 regarding its reasons to prohibit JYJ from appearing on ‘Music Bank’ and other such entertainment programs,” according to a petition issued by JYJ fans in the Philippines, Germany, Malaysia, Turkey, Finland, United Kingdom and Europe.

The statement stemmed from a message posted by KBS on its message board regarding JYJ.

JYJ and SM Entertainment are currently involved in a court case that dates back to 2009 when Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong, members of popular group TVXQ, sued the agency to annul their exclusive contracts.

The three left SM Entertainment and TVXQ and have since formed their own group, JYJ. The three have been banned by Korean TV stations from appearing on their shows especially the music shows because of the lawsuit.

A Korean court issued an injunction ordering SM Entertainment not to meddle with JYJ’s activities. Fans are waiting for the final decision of the court on the lawsuit.

In its message, KBS said it continues to ban JYJ because of the lawsuit, adding that allowing JYJ to appear on shows can influence the outcome of the case. It also said that it cannot allow JYJ to appear on the shows because the group is currently promoting their albums under two contracts—one from SM Entertainment and another one from C-JeS Entertainment, the agency hired by the three to manage their careers.

It added that JYJ’s TV appearances are a “threat to the culture industry.”

In their statement, the fans said, “Ultimately, any attempt by KBS to use the exclusive contract and the lawsuit between JYJ and SM Entertainment as a justification for prohibiting JYJ’s media appearances run contrary to the explicit mandate of the Court and is a mischaracterization.”

KBS took down the message the following day, saying that the statement was an old message that was written last February in response to a question on the message board. It claimed that the posting of the May 18 statement was a system error so it was deleted.

It also claimed that JYJ was not invited to perform on “Music Bank” because the group hasn’t released an official album and only released official soundtracks. However, fans pointed out that JYJ has indeed released an album, “The Beginning”, last year contrary to KBS’ claim.

KBS said when JYJ releases an album, it will depend on the producer of “Music Bank” on whether to invite JYJ or not.

“We look forward to KBS honoring its commitment to broadcast JYJ on Music Bank when the group’s new album is released,” the fans said.

“Music Bank” is one of the music TV shows that K-pop artists appear on to promote their music. Others are SBS “Inkigayo”, MBC “Music Core” and Mnet “M! Countdown.”

JYJ is currently on World Tour. They will hold a concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on May 20 (May 21 in the Philippines). The group will also hold concerts on May 22 in Newark, New Jersey; Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on May 27 and at the Event Center of the San Jose State University in San Jose, California on June 3.

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