The Re Opening of Iwayama Lacquer Museum

Aug. 2, 2009

I'm waiting for this news since Aug 1. because in Baeland we all know that the Iwayama Lacquer Museum would re open again after 8 months of renovation and that Mr. JYB would include the art work of BYJ as one of the exhibit. At last I found this article in Bb's blog.

The event went successfully and attended by Korean Ambassador to Japan, Iwate Governor and Morioka Mayor. The new CEO of Keyeast too was there, which was said the bother in law of BYJ, Mr. Kim Gi Hong. And of course hundreds of people too attended, mostly Bae family , who applauded warmly when Mr. JYB mention BYJ.

BYJ was not present at that event but he sent a message through a video.

Here are the photos shared by Yuri and Noriko

the ribbon-cutting

source: BYJ / video greeting 2009.08.01
original in japanese: Noriko Iida's blog
translated into chinese: snowkin / loveyongjoon
translated into english: happiebb / bb's blog


Hello, everyone. This is Bae Yong Joon.

I sincerely congratulate the opening of the Iwayama Lacquer Museuem.

As for honorary director, I should have been together with everyone today, but regrettably, I'm unable to be there. Because of this, I feel very sorry towards my teacher Mr Jun Yong Bok as well as his family.

I'm currently in the final stage of the book that I've been working on. I will put in my utmost to finish the project, and repay everyone with a well-written book.

In addition, as a gesture to congratulate the opening of the museum, it is with embarrassment and humility that I put up to share with you the work that I've completed during the days when I was learning the craft in Japan and also pictures taken during those days.

However, I am still very, very immature and new in the field of lacquer art, I hope that everyone will understand that the work on display is part of my learning process, and be looking at my work with a forgiving heart.

From now on, I will work harder to deepen my understanding of lacquer art.

Hope that everyone will remain healthy and happy.

Let us all meet again in September.



I think the Video Greetings was taken the same time he sent a message too for the Nintendo DS software released.

From TV Iwate "News Plus One" -- Shared by Tomato

I'm thankful to all my dear Baesisters, who always have the heart to share.....
Yuri, Noriko, Snowkin, Fukuya, Cloudnine and HappyBb (who always work hard for the translation) and Tomato99 (as always, for the Video)many many thanks to all of you.

^_^