110602 The Reason I Know Park Yoochun Though I Don’t Know Micky Yoochun

[T/N: As you can see through the use of first person, this is an editorial by a news reporter. Enjoy~]

I don’t really know Micky Yoochun as a singer very well. But I do know something about Park Yoochun as an actor. To tell you the truth, I don’t really know just how amazing Micky Yoochun was in TVXQ, an idol group that conquered(?) Japan and Asia.

To make an excuse for myself, I say that it’s okay that I don’t know much about Micky Yoochun as a singer because when TVXQ was most active, I wasn’t a reporter for the entertainment sector and I was well past the age for liking idol groups. I do know that he and two other members left SM Entertainment and formed a new group JYJ, only to have a hard time finding opportunities for TV appearances as broadcasting companies continue to be hesitant due to SM’s influence. Right now, I will be talking about Park Yoochun as an actor rather than Micky Yoochun.

Last week, Park Yoochun beat fierce competition at the ‘Baeksang Arts Awards’ to win the Best Male Newcomer Award and the Popularity Award for TV dramas. He looked quite radiant as he held his trophies and smiled brightly. To be honest, I had prejudices stacked against Park Yoochun even before I met him. The source of this came from the fact that he is from an idol group.

Though I admitted that the role of these beautiful male and female idols in the industry was to dance on stage and please the eyes of the viewers, their domination of the music industry made me wonder if the ‘Ga’ of Gasoo(singer) actually meant ‘Beautiful(佳)’, leaving a sour taste in my mouth as I saw the reality of what this industry had become.

Recently, Lee Minho of the drama ‘City Hunter’ stated, “There was a time when I would get upset at the fact that idol group members got lead roles with such ease when I had to go through countless auditions to receive a small role.” I agreed with his sentiments.

This was what I thought about as I saw Park Yoochun making his acting debut through ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’. I thought, ‘They’re making a youth drama with young actors who are popular with teens,’ and ‘They must have included Park Yoochun in the cast list for these young fans.’ But to my surprise, I saw this guy take his role seriously and subconsciously show off such a high level of concentration. His great acting that went well above my expectations made me see Park Yoochun in a new light.

I recently met Park Yoochun for a while during a report on MBC’s ‘Miss Ripley’. His sincere and serious explanation of the drama and his character made me think that he must have done a lot of preparation for the interview. In the back of my head, there was also the thought, “This is a facade that will soon slip.” But he answered the shower of questions directed at him with sincere and deep answers. He also replied to all questions with a humble manner and a smile.

When I heard that he gets an hour of sleep a day as he juggles his World Tour with filming for his drama, I felt my heart go out to him in sympathy. Even being considerate of the other actors with him, his replies and attitude during the interview were perfect. When we asked him questions regarding JYJ’s inability to appear on TV, promising to not publish articles if he answered truthfully, he smiled brightly and left us with the answer “I want~ to!”

Park Yoochun! He is the first person to break the stereotypes I had about idol group members. This may be one of the reasons why I’m anticipating his work in ‘Miss Ripley’.

Source: [Busan Daily]

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110602 Avex Press Release – Regarding the JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN Event Application For Provisional Injunction

Regarding the JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN Event Application For Provisional Injunction

As stated in our press release on 28 April, in relation to the Tohoku Earthquake Charity Event by our company’s artists JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN, the organisers Zak Corporation (Zak Corp.) and JJY’s Korean management company C-JeS ENTERTAINMENT.Co.ltd (C-JeS) had filed for 2 charges of provisional disposition against our company for unfair correspondence, at the Tokyo local district courts.

・ Heisei 23^rd Year, No. 1115 Application for provisional injunction against obstruction of business operations (Civil Matters, 9^th Dept)
Claimant (Complainant) = Zak Corp.
・ Heisei 23^rd Year, No. 22020 Application for Provisional Disposition Order (Civil Matters, 46^th Dept)
Claimant (Complainant) = Zak Corp. & C-JeS (Joint Claim by both companies)

With regards to the 2 counts of provisional injunction, our company had asserted its legitimacy on the issue, and we were confident that this case would be dismissed.  However on 27 May, Zak Corp. and C-JeS had, without waiting for the final decision, withdrawn both claims.

Zak Corp. and C-JeS had considered that it would have been difficult for their two claims to stand, and had decided to abandon this application for provision injunction. With such facts, we can simply conclude that legally, our claims are valid.

The above is what we would like to report.

(T/N: Heisei 23rd Year = 2011)

Source : [avex.co.jp]

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110601 Daily Post Of JYJ Tweets

This post will be updated throughout the day with tweets by JYJ.

A time will be added with each tweet as our translators will not always be able to provide instant translations
This post includes tweets from 6am KST, June 1st to 5:59am KST, June 2nd.

Nawwwww we’re waiting for it too!
(Jaejoong, 5:23pm KST) Kim:Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu Jun:Will be waiting in preparation Su:For this time on Wednesday.. Park: The day when Park Yoochun was born! Yoo:He’s eccentrically cool, and a person who makes others happy Chun:It will be the birthday of my angelic member!

(T/N: Jaejoong made an acronym poem out of Junsu and Yoochun’s names. Translated, they obviously don’t match up.)

OMG KIM JAEJOONG STOP TEASING US AND SHARE YOUR PHOTO OF YOOCHUN
(Jaejoong, 5:27pm KST) Yoochun is currently taking a shower… I want to upload the photo but.. I’ll do it when 20 years have passed.. If any of you are willing to wait for it, then wait~ haha

Woooot. Now, the full shot please
(Jaejoong, 5:33pm KST) I could at least reveal his legs… haha http://yfrog.com/h8a2kxnj

(Him Chan, 5:37pm KST) @mjjeje Their sexy!! They’re pretty!!

(Jaejoong, 5:39pm KST) @gentlechan Sorry… but they’re Yoochun’s legs… haha

Don’t make that puppy face at me.. That doesn’t…. work………. nawwww okay, maybe it does..
(Jaejoong, 5:40pm KST) Sorry Yoochun ..haha http://yfrog.com/h862orej


I haven’t watched this corner of Gag Concert so I have no idea wtf is going on O__O (Him Chan, 5:40pm KST) @mjjeje Sorry… But I knew that… lol

(Jaejoong, 5:45pm KST) @gentlechan Him Chan.. did you know this? Did you know that these days, I walk around with my pockets hanging out of my pants?

(Him Chan, 5:47pm KST) @mjjeje Jaejoong.. did you know this? That is a real perfection of fashion right there! I knew it.. You.. are a true fashionista.. You’re amazing!

(Jaejoong, 5:50pm KST) @gentlechan No, it’s because I feel like I might bump into someone whose seen Gag Concert’s Young Uijung Game corner haha

(Him Chan, 5:53pm KST) @mjjeje kekekekeke Ah~~~!!! I rolled on the floor and my stomach ached from laughing so hard while watching that keke When you come to Korea, let’s go to the Young Uijung Game!! keke

(Jaejoong, 5:53pm KST) @gentlechan Young Uijung, Young Uijung~ Hurray Hurray Hip hip hurray haha

Jaejoong, like Junsu, wants to go to Japan to sing
(Akio, 5:50pm KST) @mjjeje It’s probably midnight over there?

(Jaejoong, 5:52pm KST) @akionosuke Yes^^

(Akio, 5:55pm KST) @mjjeje It’s an Ipad2, right?

(Jaejoong, 5:57pm KST) @akionosuke Yes~~

(Akio, 6:02pm KST) @mjjeje That’s great~!! Are you in Los Angeles now? It must be fun~!!

(Jaejoong, 6:03pm KST) @akionosuke Thank you^^ We’ll work hard. I would like to be able to sing Japan as soon as possible^^ Wait for us

(Akio, 6:04pm KST) @mjjeje Of course, I’m waiting~!!

source: [Jaejoong + Others' Twitter]
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When Park Yoochun and Park Yoohwan Brothers Air, the Ratings Also Go Up

When Park Yoochun and Park Yoohwan Brothers Air, the Ratings Also Go Up

Actor Park Yoochun and his younger brother Park Yoohwan has appeared in MBC dramas and both dramas are incurring shocking responses with regards to the ratings, enough to gather the eye.

Park Yoochun had a successful showing for his first contemporary work taking the role of Song Yoohyun, the 2nd-generation millionaire, through the MBC Monday-Tuesday drama Miss Ripley that aired on the 30th for the first time.

In the drama Park Yoochun is the successor to Mondo Group and has a character that is kind, considerate, and sensitive. Furthermore he is unfolding a heated performance as an attractive male who even possesses Japanese and English skills. In particular he gathered attention in the broadcast of the 31st by giving a speech in fluent English for the inauguration ceremony of the director of the headquarters.

Along with Park Yoochun, thanks to the good acting by Lee Dahae who comes to let out the lie of fabrication of academic records in order to settle out of the past after going through an unhappy childhood, ranked #1 among the Monday-Tuesday dramas by recording 13.4% and 14.3% for the first and second episodes.

Continuing, Park Yoohwan who is the real brother of Park Yoochun, is acting as the step brother Han Seuwoo of Han Jiwoong. He is 43 years younger than his older brother in the drama and is a high school student who had lived abroad and is facing university application process. He is giving laughs to the audience by engaging in adult-like speech and actions to his old(er) nephews. Recently he showed his innocent side, for instance by becoming smitten at first glance with Song-yi who works at the publishing firm of his brother and getting a bloody nose.

“Shining Sparkling” broke 20% in ratings for the first time on May 15 and is maintaining in and out of the 20% marker in ratings and is fighting for #1 and #2 spots in the Weekend drama slots.

source: Newsen
translation credit: JYJ3

110602 Daily Post Of JYJ Tweets

…Did something happen?
(Jaejoong, 8.36pm KST) Nothing is easy in this world we live in.. Let’s work hard..

(Naoya, 8.43pm KST) That’s cool~

(Jaejoong, 8.49pm KST) Happiness  is when you have to do your best to move forward with life, let’s do our best together!

(Naoya 8.52pm KST)Yes! Let’s all work hard and continue to sing!

Source: [Jaejoong + Others' Twitter]
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110602 Prain Executives Tweet– About Jaejoong

Manager: As I watch this gymnastics gala show, I am infinitely moved by the person named Kim Jaejoong who is participating in its directing. The person who succeeds no matter what he does– he does so not (simply) because God draws a stroke in favor of him but rather (also) due to his own effort and passion. His sense of responsibility which leads him to check the gala show every single day meticulously is incredible, and his passion is also incredible. Wow… I will also not complain of lack of sleep and do my best.

CEO: @beyondmonica Give my best regards to JJ!

source: @beyondmonica; @yeojy
translation credit: JYJ3

110530 Five Key Reasons Why “Miss Ripley” Should Not Be Missed

(Repeated Information Omitted)

From the use of “social issues” as its concept to the drama planning stage, as well as strong cast members and press conference, there has been a lot of buzz about “Miss Ripley,” but what kind of work is “Miss Ripley” exactly? We will now reveal one by one, the five points of attraction for this classic melodrama that has shaken Korea, “Miss Ripley.”

◆ An integration of “Social issues that rocked Korea”

In 2007, the “resume forgery” incident caused a great uproar in Korea, starting with a debate about one person’s “resume forgery,” which led to several famous people being forced to go public regarding the truth about their own education history, and also brought to light other social problems that were put up in public forums during this time. Korea’s societal view that the academics is everything, the corruption of the financial sector, and the society’s disregard for principles etc. Anyone who lives in this world would have gone through or been hurt by such issues, and all of the abovementioned social problems were present in the said incident.

“Miss Ripley” is about lie that was told by one woman, which led to her mistaken success, and also gives a realistic interpretation of the unjust rules that have been deeply embedded within society.

 ◆Lee Da Hae, who unabashedly shows the greed and desires of humans, and Kang Hye Jung, the embodiment of innocence.

In “Miss Ripley,” Lee Da Hae plays a character who “Lies so that she can live, and reaps great rewards because of it. However, she is not satisfied and shows more greed and desire,” the role of Jang Miri. Lee Da Hae said that at the beginning, she worked really hard to express the role of Jang Miri who “struggled to escape from living hell.” Wearing a red wig and tight-fitting outfits, running barefoot around the Japanese city center and such, Lee Da Hae focuses her entire being in acting, and her transformation is the most important point to notice in the drama.

Also, Kang Hye Jung, who has returned to the acting scene after 4 years, is increasingly piquing the audience’s interest with her transformation. Kang Hye Jung with her unique acting style will be playing the role of the innocent and adorable Moon Hui Joo, showing a pure and carefree side. The two ladies’ passionate performance will heighten the excitement of the drama.

◆Kim Seung Woo and Park Yoochun, the perfect image transformation!

Kim Seung Woo has shown various different images through dramas and movies. In this drama, he plays a man suspended in a loveless marriage, who later finds true love, the role of hotel manager Jang Myeong Hoon. Kim Seung Woo had said, “I really wanted to act in a classic melodrama, and I will realistically express the interpretation of a deep love by someone in their 40s”

Park Yoochun, who successfully played the character Lee Seon Joon in 2010, will be taking on the role of the “flawless” modern day Prince Charming, Song Yoo Hyun. Song Yoo Hyun is warm and kind, and firmly believes that Jang Miri, who “makes use of him for her own success” is the true love that he needs, and cannot help himself. In this second role, how will Park Yoochun convey the emotions of love and pain for his character? This is something to look out for.

◆Realistic representation of managing a luxury hotel

A top-class hotel with a luxurious atmosphere and rich culture. People who are in control of the 21^st century world economy, culture, trends and other markets gather at this hotel in the city. With such a hotel as the background, a story about the career and love between the employees managing the hotel unfolds, and the greed and romance that lies behind the magnificent successes and failures are realistically expressed. Set in a hotel where all kinds of people come and go, the management staff fights for the survival of the hotel, and through this drama, we can see their honest emotions.

 ◆Choi Myeong Gil, Song Jae Ho, Jang Yong… Aided by the presence of veteran actors! Detailed completion of the drama!

We anticipate the heavyweight performances of Korean veteran actors, which helps the viewers immerse themselves in the drama. In the show, Jang Yong is the CEO of the global resorts conglomerate, Choi Myeong Gil plays the role of Park Yoochun’s mother, Song Jae Ho is the director of Hotel “A”who values Kim Seung Woo greatly, Kim Na Woon is Kim Seung Woo’s close friend and colleague, etc. These veteran actors create a strong backing, increasing the well-roundedness of the drama.

 Source : [BaiduTVXQ + DongA]

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