The cap BYJ was wearing at the premiere.
Reposted from yasai nim’s blog and Suehan's BYJ blog
The price is 24,150 Yen (tax included)
Leny: so ordinary look yet so expensive cap..^_^..
Leny: so ordinary look yet so expensive cap..^_^..
Friday, December 3, 2010
BYJ's cap in "Pretty Romance" premiere
BYJ & PJY will promote "Dream High"
[News]Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young will promote “Dream High” together.
Sports DongA 2010-11-30 07:14
Translated in English: Suehan
Two powerful men who represent the entertainment industry will work hand in hand.
Bae Yong Joon is a top Hallyu star and the real owner of a big entertainment company. Park Jin Young is a famous composer, producer, and singer. Two men have been working for the preparation of the drama “Dream High (Writer, Park Hye Ryeon and Producer, Lee Eung Bok)” for two years and will hold a press conference on December 27th before its airing.
Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young will introduce the drama in front of the media and broadcasters on that same day. It draws attention from broadcasters since it will be a good opportunity for them to listen to two persons’ point of views who are leading the entertainment industry, not only for the introduction of the drama.
Someone related to “Dream High” said, “They are the producers who find and train the stars and even drama has similar contents. They will explain the story of the drama and share their experiences in the real life.”
Park Jin Young was more active than Bae Yong Joon who almost didn’t make any appearances since MBC’s drama “TWSSG” in 2007. Officials related to the entertainment industry say that his appearance for the “Dream High” press conference is an “exceptional decision” because he didn’t hold a press conference before the broadcasting of his recent work, “TWSSG”.
Someone from his agency, Keyeast said that “On December 14th, he will attend the “Smile Project” at Tokyo Dome in Japan to help the children in Asia. He will start the preparation work for the press conference after he returns from Japan.”
“Dream High” will start its airing on January 3rd, 2011 as KBS 2TV Mon-Tue Drama and it will talk about the story of students who dream of becoming top stars at the Kirin Art School. New actor, Kim Soo Hyun and Taec Yeon of 2PM took main roles. Idol stars including the singer IU (who is a high school student), Eun Jeon of Tiera, and Suzy of Miss A will appear in it.
Along with them, Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young, who planned and produced the drama, will appear in it as the supporters who help the would-be stars
Reporter Lee Hae Ri gofl1024@donga.com
Finally , Han A Yeo in English version
I Lifted all 3 postings from Love Yong Joon/ tomato (thanks a lot)
source: BYJ Mobile Official Site
BYJ Staff Blog
Originally in Japanese
Translated in English: tomato99
Finally, English version…
29 November 2010
by Keyeast staff K
Cover design for English version is complete, English version goes to printing at last.
English title and cover photo has nice taste.
Won’t it look good to read the English version sipping a cup of coffee…
Our long journey of creating translation of Ha-Na-Yo is finally coming to the end.
Started writing in 2008, publishing event, sales of Korean and Japanese version in September 2009, and finally after a year creating foreign translation version is completed.
My gratitude to “Ha-Na-Yo” which took me to a long silent journey and to all the readers…
And if not for the author who created this “Ha-Na-Yo,” I could not have met such a wonderful work…
Thank you very much!
KEYEAST Staff K
source: BYJ Mobile Official Site
BYJ Staff Blog
Originally in Japanese
Translated in English: tomato99
[trans]BYJ Staff Blog (10) Finally, English version…
Finally, English version…
29 November 2010
by Keyeast staff K
Cover design for English version is complete, English version goes to printing at last.English title and cover photo has nice taste.
Won’t it look good to read the English version sipping a cup of coffee…
Our long journey of creating translation of Ha-Na-Yo is finally coming to the end.
Started writing in 2008, publishing event, sales of Korean and Japanese version in September 2009, and finally after a year creating foreign translation version is completed.
My gratitude to “Ha-Na-Yo” which took me to a long silent journey and to all the readers…
And if not for the author who created this “Ha-Na-Yo,” I could not have met such a wonderful work…
Thank you very much!
KEYEAST Staff K
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BYJ photo essay to be published in English
source: Asia Economic
2010.11.30 14:26
BYJ photo essay to be published in English
source: Asia Economic
2010.11.30 14:26
The English version of top Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon’s photo essay “A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty” will go on sale next month, according to his agency KEYEAST on Tuesday.
“A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty” will be published in English, going on sale in the United States in late December and then in Europe, starting with Germany, in January.
“We received numerous inquiries regarding the publication of the book in English after the book was released in Korea last year. The book will guide foreigners on the past and current traditions of Korea,” an official from publication house Hollym Corp., Publishers was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, the publication of “A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty,” will be announced at a bazaar event held today by the Seoul International Women’s Association.
The book, containing photographs of various cultural artisans and introductions to Korean culture and travel locations, was first released in September last year and has been printed in Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese.
It has also been made into a television documentary showing Bae’s travels through a video featuring the photographs and writings from the photo essay.
Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@
< ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>
“A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty” will be published in English, going on sale in the United States in late December and then in Europe, starting with Germany, in January.
“We received numerous inquiries regarding the publication of the book in English after the book was released in Korea last year. The book will guide foreigners on the past and current traditions of Korea,” an official from publication house Hollym Corp., Publishers was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, the publication of “A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty,” will be announced at a bazaar event held today by the Seoul International Women’s Association.
The book, containing photographs of various cultural artisans and introductions to Korean culture and travel locations, was first released in September last year and has been printed in Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese.
It has also been made into a television documentary showing Bae’s travels through a video featuring the photographs and writings from the photo essay.
Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@
< ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>
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[Book] A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty
source: Hollym Corp., Publishers
A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty
Bae Yong Joon
• Date of Publication: December, 2010
• Number of Page: 432p
• Details: 17 x 22 cm / soft cover
• ISBN: 978-1-56591-307-3
• Price: 22,000 KRW
Unfledged yet Earnest Record of a Journey in Search of Korea’s Culture: “A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty” was a yearlong project that Bae Yong Joon undertook in order to learn more about traditional Korean culture from the unfledged yet earnest point of view of one Korean, and to record in a down-to- earth way what he learned and felt in the process. He chose 13 subjects he has been interested in out of the traditional Korean culture and folded into six categories. This book is intended not only for foreign readers who would like to learn more about traditional Korean culture but do not have easy access to it, but also for Korean readers as well who are in search of this country’s beauty.
1. Staying: In this chapter, the author introduces Koreans’ staple food, including bap and kimchi, and emphasizes the beauty of hanbok, the traditional clothing, often quoted as beautiful lining. Not only that, he focuses on colors of the hanbok and guides the readers to the world of natural dyeing he has experienced.
2. Leaving: Along with 10,000 year lasting lacquer craft and 1,000 year lasting hanji (the Korean traditional paper), we learn about traditional pottery making and about Buddhism that holds crucial part of Korean history. The writer meets artisans and monks to seek craftsmanship and courtesy that handed down through ages.
3. Letting Go: On an empty site, once enjoyed great honor of the great Kingdom, we reconsider past and present and make plans for future.
4. Contemplating: King Sejong the Great hoped for all the people to be able to read and write. We recollect dreaming King’s invention, hanguel, and tangible assets from National Museum of Korea.
5. Returning: Compared to world famous wine, Korea’s traditional wine takes no lower position. We take a look at traditional liquor and hanok, the traditional Korean housing which is built based upon human engineering.
6. Leaving, Once Again: The last chapter contains beautiful photographs taken by Bae Yong Joon during his journey.
Leny: How I wish I could have a copy too.
[Book] A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty
source: Hollym Corp., Publishers
A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty
Bae Yong Joon
• Date of Publication: December, 2010
• Number of Page: 432p
• Details: 17 x 22 cm / soft cover
• ISBN: 978-1-56591-307-3
• Price: 22,000 KRW
Unfledged yet Earnest Record of a Journey in Search of Korea’s Culture: “A Journey in Search of Korea’s Beauty” was a yearlong project that Bae Yong Joon undertook in order to learn more about traditional Korean culture from the unfledged yet earnest point of view of one Korean, and to record in a down-to- earth way what he learned and felt in the process. He chose 13 subjects he has been interested in out of the traditional Korean culture and folded into six categories. This book is intended not only for foreign readers who would like to learn more about traditional Korean culture but do not have easy access to it, but also for Korean readers as well who are in search of this country’s beauty.
1. Staying: In this chapter, the author introduces Koreans’ staple food, including bap and kimchi, and emphasizes the beauty of hanbok, the traditional clothing, often quoted as beautiful lining. Not only that, he focuses on colors of the hanbok and guides the readers to the world of natural dyeing he has experienced.
2. Leaving: Along with 10,000 year lasting lacquer craft and 1,000 year lasting hanji (the Korean traditional paper), we learn about traditional pottery making and about Buddhism that holds crucial part of Korean history. The writer meets artisans and monks to seek craftsmanship and courtesy that handed down through ages.
3. Letting Go: On an empty site, once enjoyed great honor of the great Kingdom, we reconsider past and present and make plans for future.
4. Contemplating: King Sejong the Great hoped for all the people to be able to read and write. We recollect dreaming King’s invention, hanguel, and tangible assets from National Museum of Korea.
5. Returning: Compared to world famous wine, Korea’s traditional wine takes no lower position. We take a look at traditional liquor and hanok, the traditional Korean housing which is built based upon human engineering.
6. Leaving, Once Again: The last chapter contains beautiful photographs taken by Bae Yong Joon during his journey.
Leny: How I wish I could have a copy too.
Monday, November 29, 2010
[KOB Notice]We would like to inform you about “Family Picture Project
Trans by Suehan
Hello, everyone.
This is Keyeast.
It is almost the end of November. The real winter has approached and the weather is getting gradually colder.
We prepared the special project to finish the year of 2010, with only one month remaining, making warm memories with Families.
It is the “Family Picture Project. We prepared for Bae Yong Joon and Families to take family pictures. Bae Yong Joon surely wanted to take pictures with you because he believes in the importance of families. It started from his desire to make a family album and he has actually been dreaming about it for a long time.
Family pictures are hung on the best spots, where they can be seen anywhere in the living room proudly, bringing comfort and motivation during hard times with the genuinely happy faces of those closest to us that are evident in the pictures.
Through this event, we hope this project will provide memorable moments not only for Bae Yong Joon but for Families as well.
We would like to start with Korean Families.
If you are interested in this project, please refer to the information below. Applications will be accepted until November 30th (Tue), 12:00 pm.
We will send detailed schedules and information to the families who are selected on a first come first serve basis through individual mail. We hope this project can be a memorable present for the holiday season.
Thank you.
Keyeast
[How to apply]
One family can apply only one time via email (event@byj.co.kr).
This application is strictly for Korean Families.
[Contents of email]
(1)Name
(2)ID of BYJ.CO.KR Home Page
(3)Front numbers of resident registration number
(4)Telephone number (Please provide possible contact numbers including cell phone numbers)
(5)Email Address
(6)Home Address.
[Application Period]
November 26th, 2010 (Friday) to November 30th (Tuesday) 12:00 PM.
[KOB Notice]We would like to inform you about “Family Picture Project”
Hello, everyone.
This is Keyeast.
It is almost the end of November. The real winter has approached and the weather is getting gradually colder.
We prepared the special project to finish the year of 2010, with only one month remaining, making warm memories with Families.
It is the “Family Picture Project. We prepared for Bae Yong Joon and Families to take family pictures. Bae Yong Joon surely wanted to take pictures with you because he believes in the importance of families. It started from his desire to make a family album and he has actually been dreaming about it for a long time.
Family pictures are hung on the best spots, where they can be seen anywhere in the living room proudly, bringing comfort and motivation during hard times with the genuinely happy faces of those closest to us that are evident in the pictures.
Through this event, we hope this project will provide memorable moments not only for Bae Yong Joon but for Families as well.
We would like to start with Korean Families.
If you are interested in this project, please refer to the information below. Applications will be accepted until November 30th (Tue), 12:00 pm.
We will send detailed schedules and information to the families who are selected on a first come first serve basis through individual mail. We hope this project can be a memorable present for the holiday season.
Thank you.
Keyeast
[How to apply]
One family can apply only one time via email (event@byj.co.kr).
This application is strictly for Korean Families.
[Contents of email]
(1)Name
(2)ID of BYJ.CO.KR Home Page
(3)Front numbers of resident registration number
(4)Telephone number (Please provide possible contact numbers including cell phone numbers)
(5)Email Address
(6)Home Address.
[Application Period]
November 26th, 2010 (Friday) to November 30th (Tuesday) 12:00 PM.
BYJ will take "Family Picture" with his fans
Originally from: Yonhap News
Translated by:Suehan's BYJ Blog
2010-11-26 10:31
They are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis. “The application will be eligible to all of Asia.”
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Yoon Ko Eun = Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon will take “family pictures” with his fans.
On the 26th, Bae Yong Joon’s agent, Keyeast stated, “Bae Yong Joon has been showing his special love towards his fans for a long time and has decided to take family pictures with his fans. This project will start in Korea and Japan and later expand to all of Asia.”
This project will be proceeding under the name of “Family Photo Project – We Are a Family”, and the application will be accepted on a first come first serve basis through Bae Yong Joon’s home page in each country.
They plan to accept applications from the 26th to 30th in Korea and after the middle of next month in Japan.
Keyeast said, “We will disclose the selecting numbers later. First, we will decide the numbers of families in each country we are willing to take, and Bae Yong Joon will take pictures several times after the families are categorize by sizes for their “Family Pictures”.
Bae Yong Joon said through his agent, “I would like to have a family picture which each family should have. I want to do it because we are a family. I have dreamed about it only in my mind. I’m going to make an album with family pictures which contain the faces of families. An album I will cherish forever.”
Keyeast said, “It, a long project, will start from Korea and will be created with many Asian Families. We will try to make it project where they can connect and communicate with Bae Yong Joon on a personal level.”
On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon will attend the charity event, “Smile Project – Message to Asia”, which will be held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 14th of next month with Kim Hyun Joong and Hwan Hee.
pretty@yna.co.kr
Translated by:Suehan's BYJ Blog
[News]Bae Yong Joon will take “Family Picture” with his fan
2010-11-26 10:31
They are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis. “The application will be eligible to all of Asia.”
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Yoon Ko Eun = Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon will take “family pictures” with his fans.
On the 26th, Bae Yong Joon’s agent, Keyeast stated, “Bae Yong Joon has been showing his special love towards his fans for a long time and has decided to take family pictures with his fans. This project will start in Korea and Japan and later expand to all of Asia.”
This project will be proceeding under the name of “Family Photo Project – We Are a Family”, and the application will be accepted on a first come first serve basis through Bae Yong Joon’s home page in each country.
They plan to accept applications from the 26th to 30th in Korea and after the middle of next month in Japan.
Keyeast said, “We will disclose the selecting numbers later. First, we will decide the numbers of families in each country we are willing to take, and Bae Yong Joon will take pictures several times after the families are categorize by sizes for their “Family Pictures”.
Bae Yong Joon said through his agent, “I would like to have a family picture which each family should have. I want to do it because we are a family. I have dreamed about it only in my mind. I’m going to make an album with family pictures which contain the faces of families. An album I will cherish forever.”
Keyeast said, “It, a long project, will start from Korea and will be created with many Asian Families. We will try to make it project where they can connect and communicate with Bae Yong Joon on a personal level.”
On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon will attend the charity event, “Smile Project – Message to Asia”, which will be held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 14th of next month with Kim Hyun Joong and Hwan Hee.
pretty@yna.co.kr
BYJ - Acting again after 3 years
Originally from : Sports Hankook
Translated in English: Suehan's BYJ Blog
2010-11-26 06:06
He attended the script reading practice of “Dream High”. He will be appearing as a guest star from the 1st episode to the 4th episode.
Actor Bae Yong Joon had his first script reading and started his first acting activity in 3 years.
On the 21st, Bae Yong Joon participated in the script reading practice of KBS 2TV’s new Mon-Tue Mini Series “Dream High” (Writer, Park Hye Ryeon, Producer, Lee Eung Bok) which was held at some place in Seoul.
It was the breaking moment of the 3 year silence since MBC’s drama “TWSSG” since 2007. Someone of “Dream High” said, “Bae Yong Joon, producer and someone from the production company attended the script reading on that day. After the script reading, the detailed filming schedule was adjusted.”
Bae Yong Joon also visited the filming site of “Dream High” which was located in Taereung, Seoul on the 23rd. He visited the filming site for the first time to encourage actors and staff who were concentrating on the filming in the cold weather.
Bae Yong Joon took the role of Jeong Ha Myung, the chairman of the board of Kirin Art School, who trains the prospective stars. The same person above added, “He will be appearing as a guest star from the 1st episode to the 4rd episode. He will start the filming around early December.”
“Dream High” will show the growing process of the students who entered Kirin Art School to become worldwide stars. Taec Yeon of 2PM and Woo Young including actor Kim Soo Hyun will be appearing in the drama.
“Dream High” is the joint product of Bae Yong Joon’s agent Keyeast and Park Jin Young’s management company, JYP Entertainment./Sports Hankook
http://news.nate.com/view/20101126n02155
Translated in English: Suehan's BYJ Blog
[News]Glad to see you, Bae Yong Joon!. Acting in 3 years.
2010-11-26 06:06
He attended the script reading practice of “Dream High”. He will be appearing as a guest star from the 1st episode to the 4th episode.
Actor Bae Yong Joon had his first script reading and started his first acting activity in 3 years.
On the 21st, Bae Yong Joon participated in the script reading practice of KBS 2TV’s new Mon-Tue Mini Series “Dream High” (Writer, Park Hye Ryeon, Producer, Lee Eung Bok) which was held at some place in Seoul.
It was the breaking moment of the 3 year silence since MBC’s drama “TWSSG” since 2007. Someone of “Dream High” said, “Bae Yong Joon, producer and someone from the production company attended the script reading on that day. After the script reading, the detailed filming schedule was adjusted.”
Bae Yong Joon also visited the filming site of “Dream High” which was located in Taereung, Seoul on the 23rd. He visited the filming site for the first time to encourage actors and staff who were concentrating on the filming in the cold weather.
Bae Yong Joon took the role of Jeong Ha Myung, the chairman of the board of Kirin Art School, who trains the prospective stars. The same person above added, “He will be appearing as a guest star from the 1st episode to the 4rd episode. He will start the filming around early December.”
“Dream High” will show the growing process of the students who entered Kirin Art School to become worldwide stars. Taec Yeon of 2PM and Woo Young including actor Kim Soo Hyun will be appearing in the drama.
“Dream High” is the joint product of Bae Yong Joon’s agent Keyeast and Park Jin Young’s management company, JYP Entertainment./Sports Hankook
http://news.nate.com/view/20101126n02155
Interview s with Kim Hyun Joong
Reposted from and translated in English : Suehan's BYJ Blog
1. Sports Khan: 2010, 11/22, 09:00:00
■I just want to be a half of Bae Yong Joon.
Bae Yong Joon greatly influenced me to change my agent. People call me “Post Bae Yong Joon”. I like to hear that. I have to be similar to him, so I can be better than him. I wish I could be just half of him. I think I’m about 25% of him. Anyway, I think I look like him too.
A while ago when I visited China, a fan asked him if I was Bae Yong Joon. She requested my autograph but I refused. She insisted by saying that I was Bae Yong Joon and told me not to lie. I couldn’t take off my sunglasses and I felt pressured. Would it be strange to say, “I’m not Bae Yong Joon, I’m Kim Hyun Joon.”? I didn’t end up giving her my authograph; it bothers me to know that I may have discouraged one of Bae Yong Joon’s fans. I didn’t tell Bae Yong Joon about this story. (smile)
http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=201011220900006&sec_id=540101&pt=nv
2. Sports Hankook 2010-11-22 06:16
Bae Yong Joon is the main character who led Kim Hyun Joon to his new agent. Bae Yong Joon, himself accomplished the contract between Kim Hyun Joong and Keyeast. Kim Hyun Joong is called “Little Bae Yong Joon” these days. Come to think of it, they are quite similar when they smile too.
“I heard that I’m getting more similar to him. It’s kind of a burden on me, but it’s not bad. Bae Yong Joon and Jang Dong Geon are the first generation of Hallyu stars and it’s about time for the second generation to come. Following their work is truly admirable. Bae Yong Joon encouraged me by saying “Don’t stick to the viewing rate too much when “Mischieveous Kiss” was airing. I didn’t have a chance to meet him because of my busy schedule after the drama ended. But we keep in touch.”
With a smile, Kim Hyun Joong also said , “I don’t have a role model. I don’t want to be one who is similar to someone else. I just want to follow my own dream. I like the words, “Little Bae Yong Joon” because I know he is a great man. Little means “Little” (suehan: I used the word, “Little” twice because it was written in English phonic first and explained its meaning second.) It means that it’ll become big soon.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n01924
3. Sports World 2010-11-22 00:27
Kim Hyun Joong, who changed his agent to Keyeast recently, is getting lots of help from his senior, Bae Yong Joon. In private meetings, they call each other older brother and younger brother. They already have openly confidential talks.
Kim Hyun Joong said, “I usually talk about daily life stories when I meet hyeong (Bae Yong Joon). Sometimes we talk about serious matter. A while ago, hyeong said that if he is the first generation of Hallyu star, So Ji Sup is the second generation, and I’m the third generation. He said that he had gone through hard times because he had to pioneer everything by himself. He also said that he was envious of me because it looked like I was getting lots of help from people around me.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n00352
4. Metro Seoul 2010-11-21
Kim Hyun Joong disclosed his close hyeong, Bae Yong Joon’s private life.
Kim Hyun Joong talked about Bae Yong Joon’s recent home purchase by saying “He might have purchased the house for the future, but I can definitely guarantee that he doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.” He meets with him a few times a week. and visits Bae Yong Joon’s house several times as well.
“I imagined the palace before I visited his house for the first time; I imagined bundles of bills and a money box piled up. I thought there was a swimming pool as well. But the difference between his house and other houses was the spinning wheel for pottery which was located in the middle of the living room. A countless amount of books, nearly as many as a book store was there.”
He also said, “I wondered how he could manage himself so perfectly. I am accustomed to writing down memos and keeping promises because of him.”
http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/Metro.htm?Dir=Ne&Part=Ent&Mode=View&idx=2010112118312
1. TV Daily 2010-11-22 09:06
“I’m not a Hallyu star yet. It is a great deal to say it that way. I’m just preparing for it. It’s true that Yong Joon hyeong helps me a lot. People think that we talk about special matters, but we just talk about our average daily lives. It seems that we talked until about 1:00 am yesterday.
Meeting between Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong. There will be many excited fans when they hear about the meeting between them. But they have not made any public appearances yet. “It’s really strange. Because we do not go to special places but we go to the café where everybody goes. I thought the pictures would have been posted on the internet, but it never happened. It’s weird. Isn’t it?”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03822
2. Sports World 2010-11-22 11:58
Kim Hyun Joong, who is the closest friend of Bae Yong Joon, said that Bae Yong Joon doesn’t have any plans for marriage yet. He said, “We frankly talk about lots of private matters. Whenever hyong has a chance, he pressures me to introduce him to a girl. But I feel helpless because even I don’t have a girl friend. He only bought the house, but I could feel his great popularity again from the marriage rumors.” He also said that “If Yong Joon hyeong marries; he will release the news to media in advance due to his position. I don’t think you will hear the news regarding his marriage soon, since he doesn’t have a girl friend.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n09409
3. Ilgan Sports 2010-11-22 10:08
-Can you remember any of the gifts you have received from Bae Yong Joon?
"I got Puer Tea from him. He said that it was a good one.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n04840
4. JTN 2010-11-22 9:01:15 am
Kim Hyun Joong called Bae Yong Joon a good adviser and reliable senior. Right after the first episode of “Mischievous Kiss” aired, he received a text message from Bae Yong Joon saying, “Don’t stick to the viewing rates too much.”
“Hyeong advises me a lot. Regarding acting, he said, “Work comfortably to be a seasoned actor because burden produces only burden. He also said, “It is important to show the development process.” And it encouraged me a lot. His advice about the donation from the profits to the society also influenced me a lot. He advised me, “Don’t be shy or embarrassed when you help someone.”
2010-11-24 17:41
Kim Hyung Joong returned to MBC's "Mischievous Kiss", one year after "Boys over Flowers", but he received a poor review with disappointing one digit viewing rates. Expections were high because it was the first work since he moved to Bae Yong Joon's management company, Keyeast.
"When the viewing rate was low after the first episode aired, Yong Joon hyung sent me a text message saying, "it hit rock bottom, so I think it'll go up. Don't think about the viewing rates too much." I think it was a good experience because the rate continues to fluctuate. I learned how to cope with difficulties and I experienced that "When God closes one door, He opens another.". I hoped that it would be recognized in foreign contries some day, if not in Korea. I don't want to regret it."
Bae Yong Joon is a great senior for him, like a role model, and they have very good chemistry between them.
"There were plenty of rumors after my contract with DST Entertainment ended. Actually, I wanted to go to Yong Joon hyong's management compnay, but I couldn't speak to him frankly. One day, I talked to him about my problem with the management company. He said that He wanted to meet me to introduce me to the owner of his management company. And the CEO came with the contract. (laugh) So, I was glad."
http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?id=201011250100250180015213&ServiceDate=20101124
[Extracted News]From Kim Hyun Joong’s interview. (1)
1. Sports Khan: 2010, 11/22, 09:00:00
■I just want to be a half of Bae Yong Joon.
Bae Yong Joon greatly influenced me to change my agent. People call me “Post Bae Yong Joon”. I like to hear that. I have to be similar to him, so I can be better than him. I wish I could be just half of him. I think I’m about 25% of him. Anyway, I think I look like him too.
A while ago when I visited China, a fan asked him if I was Bae Yong Joon. She requested my autograph but I refused. She insisted by saying that I was Bae Yong Joon and told me not to lie. I couldn’t take off my sunglasses and I felt pressured. Would it be strange to say, “I’m not Bae Yong Joon, I’m Kim Hyun Joon.”? I didn’t end up giving her my authograph; it bothers me to know that I may have discouraged one of Bae Yong Joon’s fans. I didn’t tell Bae Yong Joon about this story. (smile)
http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=201011220900006&sec_id=540101&pt=nv
2. Sports Hankook 2010-11-22 06:16
Bae Yong Joon is the main character who led Kim Hyun Joon to his new agent. Bae Yong Joon, himself accomplished the contract between Kim Hyun Joong and Keyeast. Kim Hyun Joong is called “Little Bae Yong Joon” these days. Come to think of it, they are quite similar when they smile too.
“I heard that I’m getting more similar to him. It’s kind of a burden on me, but it’s not bad. Bae Yong Joon and Jang Dong Geon are the first generation of Hallyu stars and it’s about time for the second generation to come. Following their work is truly admirable. Bae Yong Joon encouraged me by saying “Don’t stick to the viewing rate too much when “Mischieveous Kiss” was airing. I didn’t have a chance to meet him because of my busy schedule after the drama ended. But we keep in touch.”
With a smile, Kim Hyun Joong also said , “I don’t have a role model. I don’t want to be one who is similar to someone else. I just want to follow my own dream. I like the words, “Little Bae Yong Joon” because I know he is a great man. Little means “Little” (suehan: I used the word, “Little” twice because it was written in English phonic first and explained its meaning second.) It means that it’ll become big soon.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n01924
3. Sports World 2010-11-22 00:27
Kim Hyun Joong, who changed his agent to Keyeast recently, is getting lots of help from his senior, Bae Yong Joon. In private meetings, they call each other older brother and younger brother. They already have openly confidential talks.
Kim Hyun Joong said, “I usually talk about daily life stories when I meet hyeong (Bae Yong Joon). Sometimes we talk about serious matter. A while ago, hyeong said that if he is the first generation of Hallyu star, So Ji Sup is the second generation, and I’m the third generation. He said that he had gone through hard times because he had to pioneer everything by himself. He also said that he was envious of me because it looked like I was getting lots of help from people around me.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n00352
4. Metro Seoul 2010-11-21
Kim Hyun Joong disclosed his close hyeong, Bae Yong Joon’s private life.
Kim Hyun Joong talked about Bae Yong Joon’s recent home purchase by saying “He might have purchased the house for the future, but I can definitely guarantee that he doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.” He meets with him a few times a week. and visits Bae Yong Joon’s house several times as well.
“I imagined the palace before I visited his house for the first time; I imagined bundles of bills and a money box piled up. I thought there was a swimming pool as well. But the difference between his house and other houses was the spinning wheel for pottery which was located in the middle of the living room. A countless amount of books, nearly as many as a book store was there.”
He also said, “I wondered how he could manage himself so perfectly. I am accustomed to writing down memos and keeping promises because of him.”
http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/Metro.htm?Dir=Ne&Part=Ent&Mode=View&idx=2010112118312
[Extracted News]From Kim Hyun Joong’s interview. (2)
1. TV Daily 2010-11-22 09:06
“I’m not a Hallyu star yet. It is a great deal to say it that way. I’m just preparing for it. It’s true that Yong Joon hyeong helps me a lot. People think that we talk about special matters, but we just talk about our average daily lives. It seems that we talked until about 1:00 am yesterday.
Meeting between Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong. There will be many excited fans when they hear about the meeting between them. But they have not made any public appearances yet. “It’s really strange. Because we do not go to special places but we go to the café where everybody goes. I thought the pictures would have been posted on the internet, but it never happened. It’s weird. Isn’t it?”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n03822
2. Sports World 2010-11-22 11:58
Kim Hyun Joong, who is the closest friend of Bae Yong Joon, said that Bae Yong Joon doesn’t have any plans for marriage yet. He said, “We frankly talk about lots of private matters. Whenever hyong has a chance, he pressures me to introduce him to a girl. But I feel helpless because even I don’t have a girl friend. He only bought the house, but I could feel his great popularity again from the marriage rumors.” He also said that “If Yong Joon hyeong marries; he will release the news to media in advance due to his position. I don’t think you will hear the news regarding his marriage soon, since he doesn’t have a girl friend.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n09409
3. Ilgan Sports 2010-11-22 10:08
-Can you remember any of the gifts you have received from Bae Yong Joon?
"I got Puer Tea from him. He said that it was a good one.”
http://news.nate.com/view/20101122n04840
4. JTN 2010-11-22 9:01:15 am
Kim Hyun Joong called Bae Yong Joon a good adviser and reliable senior. Right after the first episode of “Mischievous Kiss” aired, he received a text message from Bae Yong Joon saying, “Don’t stick to the viewing rates too much.”
“Hyeong advises me a lot. Regarding acting, he said, “Work comfortably to be a seasoned actor because burden produces only burden. He also said, “It is important to show the development process.” And it encouraged me a lot. His advice about the donation from the profits to the society also influenced me a lot. He advised me, “Don’t be shy or embarrassed when you help someone.”
http://www.jtn.co.kr/v2/realnews_view.asp?idx=384094
[Extracted News]from Kim Hyun Joong's interview. (3)
2010-11-24 17:41
Kim Hyung Joong returned to MBC's "Mischievous Kiss", one year after "Boys over Flowers", but he received a poor review with disappointing one digit viewing rates. Expections were high because it was the first work since he moved to Bae Yong Joon's management company, Keyeast.
"When the viewing rate was low after the first episode aired, Yong Joon hyung sent me a text message saying, "it hit rock bottom, so I think it'll go up. Don't think about the viewing rates too much." I think it was a good experience because the rate continues to fluctuate. I learned how to cope with difficulties and I experienced that "When God closes one door, He opens another.". I hoped that it would be recognized in foreign contries some day, if not in Korea. I don't want to regret it."
Bae Yong Joon is a great senior for him, like a role model, and they have very good chemistry between them.
"There were plenty of rumors after my contract with DST Entertainment ended. Actually, I wanted to go to Yong Joon hyong's management compnay, but I couldn't speak to him frankly. One day, I talked to him about my problem with the management company. He said that He wanted to meet me to introduce me to the owner of his management company. And the CEO came with the contract. (laugh) So, I was glad."
http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?id=201011250100250180015213&ServiceDate=20101124
Who's going to be BYJ's wife for his new house
Originally Korean: Newsen News
Trans in English By: Suehan' Byj blog
[Newsen Reporter Kim Beom Seok]
It has been known that the purchase price of Bae Yong Joon’s house in Seongbuk-dong is 6.2 billion won. This price brought a lot of attention from everyone.
This house came on the market last year and its land size is 230 pyong (760㎡). It was introduced to Bae Yong Joon early this year and he has been negotiating the price with the previous owner. Someone who is close to him said, “He has been living in an expensive villa in Gangnam since his debut, and he always said that he wanted to live in a house with a yard for a long time. His wish came true this time.”
When he bought the 6.2 billion won house, his acquaintance was very surprised by saying, “I’m surprised of his ability to prepare cash, However, I’m more surprised for his life because it has turned around so drastically.
He spent his school days in Myungil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul and it’s said that he always felt sorry for his father who worked as a building manager in the neighborhood at that time. So when he made money after he became an actor, he always said that “I have to buy a building for my father as soon as possible. So I can’t waste money to buy brand-name products, or spend money at the hostess bars.”
He became a Hallyu star suddenly with “Winter Sonata” which he had hesitated to appear in at first. He has always has been living frugally. Years ago, when he moved to a Y Villa in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, an employee of the moving company said, “I was curious whether it was his house or not because he had a fat 10 year old Pioneer TV set and an old refrigerator. He had so many books, so I thought the owner was a professor. I was upset because of the small tip after my work, but I could understand him after I saw his simple household goods.”
Bae Yong Joon’s acquaintance stated that “He started to getting interested in wine and watches since 2-3 years ago. He sometimes presented million won watches to people who were close to him. He has qualities of a boss but at the same time cares about people who are close to him.”
The interior and exterior of his new house in Seongbuk-dong is currently under repair; the moving date has yet to be released. Many gossipers are curious about whom he is going to choose to be his wife to help entertain him in his 6.2 billion won house even though he doesn’t choose to marry soon. People who are close to him have the same predictions that BYJ may choose an average girl who has a good education from her home rather than a girl who has a freewheeling lifestyle because of his clean and perfect personality.
Kim Beok Seok kbs@newsen.com
http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201011180909491001
Trans in English By: Suehan' Byj blog
[News]Who is going to be Bae Yong Joon’s wife for his 6.2 billion won house?
[2010-11-18 09:45:41][Newsen Reporter Kim Beom Seok]
It has been known that the purchase price of Bae Yong Joon’s house in Seongbuk-dong is 6.2 billion won. This price brought a lot of attention from everyone.
This house came on the market last year and its land size is 230 pyong (760㎡). It was introduced to Bae Yong Joon early this year and he has been negotiating the price with the previous owner. Someone who is close to him said, “He has been living in an expensive villa in Gangnam since his debut, and he always said that he wanted to live in a house with a yard for a long time. His wish came true this time.”
When he bought the 6.2 billion won house, his acquaintance was very surprised by saying, “I’m surprised of his ability to prepare cash, However, I’m more surprised for his life because it has turned around so drastically.
He spent his school days in Myungil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul and it’s said that he always felt sorry for his father who worked as a building manager in the neighborhood at that time. So when he made money after he became an actor, he always said that “I have to buy a building for my father as soon as possible. So I can’t waste money to buy brand-name products, or spend money at the hostess bars.”
He became a Hallyu star suddenly with “Winter Sonata” which he had hesitated to appear in at first. He has always has been living frugally. Years ago, when he moved to a Y Villa in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, an employee of the moving company said, “I was curious whether it was his house or not because he had a fat 10 year old Pioneer TV set and an old refrigerator. He had so many books, so I thought the owner was a professor. I was upset because of the small tip after my work, but I could understand him after I saw his simple household goods.”
Bae Yong Joon’s acquaintance stated that “He started to getting interested in wine and watches since 2-3 years ago. He sometimes presented million won watches to people who were close to him. He has qualities of a boss but at the same time cares about people who are close to him.”
The interior and exterior of his new house in Seongbuk-dong is currently under repair; the moving date has yet to be released. Many gossipers are curious about whom he is going to choose to be his wife to help entertain him in his 6.2 billion won house even though he doesn’t choose to marry soon. People who are close to him have the same predictions that BYJ may choose an average girl who has a good education from her home rather than a girl who has a freewheeling lifestyle because of his clean and perfect personality.
Kim Beok Seok kbs@newsen.com
http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201011180909491001
BYJ's new house worth billions.
Original in Korean: SPORTS CHOSUN
Translated into English: SUEHAN's BYJ Blog
2010-11-17 16:36
Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon will move into a house in Seongbuk-dong from the villa in Samseong-dong, Seoul where he currently resides. Bae Yong Joon bought his first house which is located at the end of an expensive residential area well-known as the rich village in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. It gives a quiet and cozy impression. When Sports Chosun visited his new house, construction was in full swing for the new owner who plans to move in early next year.
▶It was a much bigger house compared to those in the neighborhood.
His new house in Seongbuk-dong is located in a secluded area, where the residences of foreign embassies are gathered, among the residential area. It faces the residence of the Japan embassy, which is inseparable with Bae Yong Joon, and is also close to the residence of the Iraq embassy..
This two-story house, which is characterized by white walls, is bigger than the houses nearby even at a glance. With the exception of the white walls, the entire inside has been torn down and the construction for the “entire remodeling” was underway. According to the residents nearby, the land size of his new house is about 760㎡, and it’s worth about five billion won.
The neighbors are even fancy because the area is well-known as the rich village in Korea. Hyun Jung Eun’s house, the chairman of Hyundae and guest house for VIPs of Hyundae Group are nearby and Samsung families’ houses are about 5 minutes away by car.
Someone who is in the real estate business near Seongbuk-dong stated, “The previous owner is also a well-known figure. He is a formal representative of big cultural facilities. There are countless well-known figures in this neighborhood.”
On the other hand, his agent Keyeast turned down the floating rumor by saying, “We are getting inquiries whether he bought the house for his marriage. It’s absurd.”
▶The reason why he chose Seongbuk-dong for his new residential area?
Actually, not many entertainers reside in Seongbuk-dong. It is a traditional rich village where the first generation of chaebol (tycoon) and entrepreneurs of middle standing have been living there for about 20-30 years continuously. Usually the entertainers’ moving-into the area aren’t welcomed in this neighborhood. An actor of great popularity had moved in, but he moved out soon after because of continuous box-office failures. A broadcaster also moved out from here to Gangnam right away after he got injured. He did not have the opportunity to become fond of it.
In the beginning, Bae Yong Joon also took a while to decide whether to select Seongbuk-dong for his new residential area. He became convinced after searching for a house at various areas in Seoul for about one year. He completed the deal on July 29th. In a telephone conversation with Sports Chosun, the person who helped Bae Yong Joon with his house transaction said, “He is very careful and prudent. It took a long time for him to make a decision.” He said that he has been handling the house transaction for Seongbuk-dong mostly, and further stated, “Actually, not every one can move in Seongbuk-dong. I met Bae Yong Joon several times in one year. I felt that he has a great personality and is a very reasonable person.”
He further said, “Bae Yong Joon feels a big responsibility about Hallyu and his attitude and acts towards people are perfect. I respect and became fond of him during our several meetings about moving. He is man of great capacity which corresponds perfectly with the dignity of Seongbuk-dong. I hope he has a continuous wonderful life at the new place.”
Reporter Lee Da Jung; anbie@sportschosun.com/Reporter Jung Hae Wuk; amorry@
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Reposting better pictures of his new house from
http://blog.naver.com/milkk2/70097495890
Translated into English: SUEHAN's BYJ Blog
[Exclusive News]The words, many billions, slip out automatically after seeing Bae Yong Joon’s new house in Seongbuk-dong
2010-11-17 16:36
Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon will move into a house in Seongbuk-dong from the villa in Samseong-dong, Seoul where he currently resides. Bae Yong Joon bought his first house which is located at the end of an expensive residential area well-known as the rich village in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. It gives a quiet and cozy impression. When Sports Chosun visited his new house, construction was in full swing for the new owner who plans to move in early next year.
▶It was a much bigger house compared to those in the neighborhood.
His new house in Seongbuk-dong is located in a secluded area, where the residences of foreign embassies are gathered, among the residential area. It faces the residence of the Japan embassy, which is inseparable with Bae Yong Joon, and is also close to the residence of the Iraq embassy..
This two-story house, which is characterized by white walls, is bigger than the houses nearby even at a glance. With the exception of the white walls, the entire inside has been torn down and the construction for the “entire remodeling” was underway. According to the residents nearby, the land size of his new house is about 760㎡, and it’s worth about five billion won.
The neighbors are even fancy because the area is well-known as the rich village in Korea. Hyun Jung Eun’s house, the chairman of Hyundae and guest house for VIPs of Hyundae Group are nearby and Samsung families’ houses are about 5 minutes away by car.
Someone who is in the real estate business near Seongbuk-dong stated, “The previous owner is also a well-known figure. He is a formal representative of big cultural facilities. There are countless well-known figures in this neighborhood.”
On the other hand, his agent Keyeast turned down the floating rumor by saying, “We are getting inquiries whether he bought the house for his marriage. It’s absurd.”
▶The reason why he chose Seongbuk-dong for his new residential area?
Actually, not many entertainers reside in Seongbuk-dong. It is a traditional rich village where the first generation of chaebol (tycoon) and entrepreneurs of middle standing have been living there for about 20-30 years continuously. Usually the entertainers’ moving-into the area aren’t welcomed in this neighborhood. An actor of great popularity had moved in, but he moved out soon after because of continuous box-office failures. A broadcaster also moved out from here to Gangnam right away after he got injured. He did not have the opportunity to become fond of it.
In the beginning, Bae Yong Joon also took a while to decide whether to select Seongbuk-dong for his new residential area. He became convinced after searching for a house at various areas in Seoul for about one year. He completed the deal on July 29th. In a telephone conversation with Sports Chosun, the person who helped Bae Yong Joon with his house transaction said, “He is very careful and prudent. It took a long time for him to make a decision.” He said that he has been handling the house transaction for Seongbuk-dong mostly, and further stated, “Actually, not every one can move in Seongbuk-dong. I met Bae Yong Joon several times in one year. I felt that he has a great personality and is a very reasonable person.”
He further said, “Bae Yong Joon feels a big responsibility about Hallyu and his attitude and acts towards people are perfect. I respect and became fond of him during our several meetings about moving. He is man of great capacity which corresponds perfectly with the dignity of Seongbuk-dong. I hope he has a continuous wonderful life at the new place.”
Reporter Lee Da Jung; anbie@sportschosun.com/Reporter Jung Hae Wuk; amorry@
Reposting better pictures of his new house from
http://blog.naver.com/milkk2/70097495890
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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