[Trans]YJ is going to have a housewarming party.

[Trans]YJ is going to have a housewarming party.

Translation by Suehan (thanks a lot)

suehan: Kim Hyun Joong appeared a radio show, “Date at Two O’Clock”, on October 17, 2011, and talked about YJ a bit. This video is about 35 minutes long, and he talked about YJ at around the 31:00 mark.

Cr: YT by TheHyunjoongnara

DJ: I have another question for you. I heard that you have been questioned a lot about Bae Yong Joon, and you talked about him quite often. Did Bae Yong Joon make any comments on that?

KHJ: Nope, not at all. He says nice things like I might be exhausted from an album.
DJ: He cares a lot about you.

KHJ: Yes, he does.

DJ: Do you guys call and see each other a lot?

KHJ: Yes. He invited me for his housewarming party.

DJ: Is Bae Yong Joon going to have a housewarming party? Please take pictures and post them. I’d like to see them.

[JOB news] “Dream High” won Skapa! Award 2011.

Shared and translated by: tomato99 ♥ @ LoveYongJoon (thanks a lot sis)

source: JOB
2011.10.5

With everyone’s support, drama “Dream High,” which Bae Yong Joon produced and made special appearance has won “Skapa! Award.”

Today, “Skapa! Award 2011″ ceremony was held, and drama “Dream High” which was aired at DATV from this January won “Skapa! Award” and “Skapa Korea/China Award.”

We sincerely send our appreciation for your voting and support.

DATV will be airing “Dream High” related programs.
●　”History of Bae Yong Joon, Dream High epi.”
15:00- Saturday, 8 October
●　”Dream High” Premium Event 2011
19:00- Sunday, 9 October
●　”Dream High” Premium Event 2011 back stage story
airing in November
● “Dream High” Making, Memories of love and friendship
21:00- Tuesday, 11 October

Please watch Skapa Award winning, “Dream High” related programs.

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source: Walkerplus
2011/10/5

Bae Yong Joon attended the award ceremony as special guest.

Dream High was elected to win “Skapa! Award” as it had won most vote from general viewers. Yonsama, as producer and actor and Kim Soo Hyun appeared on stage to receive the trophy.

[Repost News Trans]Japan, Yonsama Syndrome has remained unchanged. Hallyu Department Stores are prosperous.

Trans by Suehan but she only translated the content related to BYJ. Thanks.

Source: Ilgan Sports 2011-09-26 07:03

[Ilgan Sports, Kim In Koo]

[Special Edition to Commemorate the Foundation of the Journal ①] Japan, Yonsama Syndrome has remained unchanged.
Hallyu Department Stores are prosperous.

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▶Enduring Popularity of ‘Yonsama’ Syndrome

“Yonsama,” Bae Yong Joon, set off a real Hallyu and his popularity has remained unchanged. The premium event for KBS’s drama “Dream High”, which Bae Yong Joon participated in as a producer, was held at Saitama Arena in the first part of this month. About fifteen thousand fans came to see the main cast: Taeck Yeon, Suzie, Kim Soo Hyun, and Bae Yong Joon. The drama event, not a concert, was beyond expectations.

Hundreds of Fans came to the hotel where Bae Yong Joon stayed. He has been using Baycourt Hotel at Odaiba, which is operated by a membership system, whenever he visits Tokyo for 2-3 years now, because his privacy can be protected there. But this time, there was an exception.

A more interesting story is at the Baycourt Hotel. It is located at Odaiba where anti-Hallyu was demonstrated. Within a few days, Odaiba changed from being a key base of anti-Hallyu demonstrations to the exact opposite. Bae Yong Joon’s agency, Keyeast stated, “Fans flocked to the hotel even though it was a rainy day, so we had to keep on asking them to leave. We couldn’t see any anti-Hallyu demonstrations or any related movements.”

(omitted)

http://news.nate.com/view/20110926n02480

[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon, “I’m a pet lover, too!” He was fascinated with the 3 months old dog’s cute acts.

From Suehan's BYJ blog
Source: enews24 Final editing 2011-09-22 10:05

[enews24 Reporter Lee In Kyaung] Bae Yong Joon joined a “Pet Lover” group. Recently he adopted a 3 month old white dog and has fallen into raising him/her. Currently, he lives alone at the house in Seongbuk-dong that was remodeled. It seems that he might be experiencing loneliness and emptiness since he has been living in a big house alone, but his dog is filling that empty space.



Someone who is related to him said, “He is raising his dog by his friends’ recommendations, but he already has fallen into his dogs’ cute acts. His dog is only 3 months old, but he is big as a man’s forearm. He seemed pleased when showing his dog to his friends while they were visiting his house.”

Recently, Lee Hyori, Eom Tae Woong, Lee Chae Young and Lee Yoon Ji raise dogs and cats. They are getting attention from the netizens as pet lovers because they take pictures with their pets. Someone related to the entertainers commented, “Entertainers are getting lots of comforts from their pets. We think this is positive because they are able to relax and relieve stress from the entertainment business while taking care of them.”

On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon is in full swing reviewing his return work for next year. He pays close attention to his come back work and KBS 2’s “Dream High 2” which his agency, Keyeast produces. His agency said, “It’s true that he is getting lots of offers from “Associated Channels” and others, but he hasn’t decided yet. Sometimes, he narrows down the choices and tries to make a decision, but he comes back after receiving more offers. But he is determined to return next year.”

Reporter Lee In Kyung judysmall@cj.net

http://news.nate.com/view/20110922n06547

[Trans]Nikkan sports - “Choa” No. 4; Exclusive Interview, “To Families”

English trans and shared by Suehan (thanks)

“Exclusive Interview”; Extracted contents which weren’t in the newspaper.

Exclusive Interview, “To Families”

Q: You look a little slimmer compared to the last time when you visited Japan at the end of last year.

BYJ: Yes. Even my muscles have loosened up a bit. I have to exercise, but my condition is not at that stage yet. It seems like I’m going to train after multiple rehabilitations. Actually, I still can’t feel my second finger. It looks numb a bit and doesn't have much feeling.

Q： I heard that you started to raise a big dog. How about do you regain your health with a dog?

BYJ: My dog was vaccinated today, (September 4th). Now he/she can go outside. Dogs usually only follow their owners. But my dog follows everyone, even strangers. I like its personality. I don’t think he can be a watchdog.(laugh)

Q: Then, you, daddy, have to protect him. Thank you.

BYJ： Thank you.

[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon is just like my real brother; his presence is beyond imagination.

News trans from Suehan's blog (thanks a lot dear)

Bae Yong Joon is just like my real brother;
his presence is beyond imagination.

Oh my news 2011-09-17 10:25


We can’t forget Bae Yong Joon when we define Rep Yang Geun Hwan of Keyeast “Key Word”. Yang has been working with Bae Yong Joon over the last 10 years. Yang described his relationship with BYJ as, “Just like family, not only trust.”

“A love-hate relationship? There isn’t any hate, just love. He is just like my real brother. Even my wife calls him “Ajubeoni (suehan: brother-in-law)” I think we kept the relationship until now because we had complete faith each other.

In my career as a manager, I didn’t have much to say if I don’t talk about BYJ. I have been with him for so long, and our relationship will continue in the future as well. He is my mentor in life and at work.”

Bae Yong Joon is also his “Oh My Star” in his life. He said, “BYJ’s presence in my life is beyond imagination. He will be my ‘Oh My Star”. He also stated that “He influences me more as “a person than a star. He hasn’t worked for a long time, but he plans to return preferably with a drama than a movie,”



Yang has been living as someone’s manager for more than 10 years, not as “Yang Geun Hwan” himself. He said that he gains most strength when actors whom he are working with succeed. He looked back to the time when he had been deeply moved seeing Bae Yong Joon’s fans gathered at the airport.

On the other hand, there was a moment he didn’t want to face, an incident while meeting with BYJ’s fans. He also worked with Park Yong Ha. He said, “Last year, I was shocked tremendously when he passed away. Hopefully, it won’t happen again.”

“The Drastic Transformation” of entertainers is a daily topic in the entertainment industry. But Rep Yang prefers “Changes” to “Transformations”. In his opinion, it will naturally change when changes pile up and digestible spectrums are widened.

“Is it a right choice to dump everything to transform? There will be a great risk. I believe “Changes” are better than “Transformations”, unless turning points are necessary.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20110917n03153

[Trans]From Sommelier Lee Joon Hyuk’s interview

English translation by Suehan (Thanks a lot sis)
She only translated the content related to BYJ.



Sommelier, Lee Joon Hyuk, recently released a book, “Wine & People” containing interviews of several famous people. He connects wine to the interviewee’s life and tells stories about his/her works, loves, successes and failures.


His book has a total of 15 famous and honest stories of actors including Bae Yong Joon, Kim Hyun Joong, Lim Soo Jung, Choi Gang Lee, Baik Yoon Shik, director Lee Joon Ik, and others. He also shared useful information about decanting, breathing, and keeping wine. The publication is so meaningful because all of its profits will be donated to UNICEF Korea and Korean Federation for Environmental Movement.

Bae Yong Joon
2005 Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Romanee Conti

At the interview with Bae Yong Joon, Lee Joon Hyuk pulled the cork of from a bottle of wine, a 2005 Domaine de la Romanee Conti. Romanee Conti is regarded as “the best wine on earth.” Lee Joon Hyuk considers it the most suitable wine for Bae Yong Joon, who is one of the best actors in Asia, not only in Korea. Romane Conti is the most expensive wine in the world. That’s why it’s extremely rare to find someone who has tried this wine. Whoever has tried it even once can’t forget the taste of it.

Bae Yong Joon recommended the publication to Lee Joon Hyuk. They casually met in 2007, and have closely befriended since then. Lee Joon Hyuk came to Korea for the publication of his book for a short time and stayed at Bae Yong Joon’s house.

“We met right after he had finished the filming of “TWSSG” and became close friends right away because of our similar taste in wine. He even suggested that I write a book about the stories of wine and people. I started to write a book because I was interested in his opinion about people’s stories, not just wine. But it wasn’t easy. (Haha)”

Bae Yong Joon, who was one of his interviewees, opened Bae Yong Joon’s house in Seongbuk-dong for the first time. Bae Yong Joon’s house was under repair before moving, but he actively helped Lee by rushing the wine cellar installation for the photo shooting for his book.

“It was just like visiting the artist’s house. It was a plain house with many books and art, and there wasn’t any expensive furniture. There was a tearoom. According to him, it was his favorite spot. Hyeong (BYJ)’s favorite teas were deokum tea (suehan: roasted tea) of Korea, puer tea and cheolgwaneum tea of China, and mal tea of Japan. I saw a spinning wheel make china and made me think that he had a deep knowledge of arts. He said that he would use dirt, trees, and rocks if he builds a house himself. (laugh)”

Bae Yong Joon is a famous wine lover who likes installing a wine cellar at the basement. His wine cellar was equipped with various kinds of wines. It is said that his collection is limitless since he has been collecting one or two at the local wine store and whenever he has traveled abroad. There are inexpensive daily wines and expensive wines as well. Whenever his acquaintances visit his house, he hosts a blind wine tasting, not telling its price, kind, origin, and vintage. He really likes to see them concentrating on its flavor. It’s said that he can even distinguish between a “1982 Château Mouton Rothschild” and “1982 Château Latour”. They are very difficult wines to distinguish; only experts can tell the difference.

It’s said that he started gaining interest in wine when he traveled to France alone in the middle of the 1990s. He got to the hotel and tried a few bottles of wine that he purchased. He wasn’t able to taste any special flavors at that moment, but when he tried the wine again the next afternoon, its astringent taste disappeared and the soft flavor remained. The air and wine caused oxidation and it made the taste and flavor soft. He was fascinated by its elegant, brilliant flavor and started enjoying wine since that time. That fortunate wine was a “1982 château Margau”.

Mr. Bae lives in the neighborhood and enjoys rice and soup which is worth of $2.50.

Bae Yong Joon’s nickname listed on Lee Joon Hyuk’s cell phone is “Mr. Bae in the neighborhood”. They used to live in the same area, Samseong-dong. They got close quickly because of the close proximity and their love for wine. Now, they live together and even travel together.

“We once went to the wine tasting event which was held in Busan. It was a good opportunity to taste the best Romanee Conti vintage wines, but I drank them all, even his, because he had to drive. I fell asleep and even snored in the car. He told me later that I was the first person who fell asleep while he was driving (laugh). He told me that he asked his managers not to drive excessively, because he realized how hard it was when he drove to Busan and returned to Seoul. He is truly a caring person.”
He said that Bae Yong Joon carries a humble attractiveness, not like top stars. It seems that he has a feast every meal, but he enjoys $2.50 rice and soup and cooks at home. He is known as a perfectionist of self-management. He said that he always sees Bae Yong Joon on the running machine the next morning after drinking together the night before. He also said that Bae Yong Joon is talented in various areas other than acting such as taking photos, art, and even cooking.

“Hyeong (BYJ) enjoys taking photos as much as he likes carrying both film cameras and digital cameras. He held an exhibition at Mori-Gallery in Japan. He said that he had to click the shutter when he felt something while looking at a subject. He said the techniques could be improved, but not the feelings.”

Once, he met Bae Yong Joon and a photographer, Bae Byung Woo. At that time, they talked about the professional aspects of camera models and camera techniques. On that day, a photographer Bae Byung Woo suggested shootings in Jeju to Bae Yong Joon who was interested in having shoots.

“Hyeong injured his neck while filming “TWSSG” and he was hospitalized in the early part of this year. He still suffers from it. Meanwhile, he enjoys reading two or three books a week. I am often surprised by his excellent knowledge and way with words. It probably comes from his energetic reading.”

It is said that he eats food that is a little bland and insufficient. He cooks very well and even makes kimchee. He learned how to cook from his mother’s dishes and cooks with recipes from cookbooks. As a younger brother, he is sad to see Bae Yong Joon remain single even though he has everything he needs.

“He joked by saying, “How can you get married before me” when I had gotten married. I hope he meets a nice girl. His ideal girl is a physically and spiritually well-balanced girl.”
He appeared in KBS’s drama “Dream High” shortly, and he has had time to recharge himself. But, it is said that he plans to return this year and it seems that it is likely we will see him on TV.

“I asked him about his dream at the end of the interview. He said that he wanted to set up an art school or farm. He said his dream has been changed while acting. Recently, he has a new dream to provide a clean environment to our children in the future. It is him. He is truly a great man who is more than just a Hallyu star.”
source: http://danmee.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/01/2011080101247.html?newsplus

Bae Yong Joon san returns to Korea

[trans] BYJ Staff Blog (28)　Bae Yong Joon san returns to Korea

Trans by tomato99 ♥LoveBaeYongJoon (thanks dear)

source: BYJ Mobile Official Site
BYJ Staff Blog

Bae Yong Joon san returns to Korea
6　September 2011

by Digital Adventure staff S
Japanese to English: tomato99 @LoveBaeYongJoon

(tomato: this is an excerpt from the posting.)

Good evening!!
This is Mobile staff S.

Yesterday (5 Sept.), Bae Yong Joon san’s return to Korea was released on news.
click here for news.

As news has been updated, Bae Yong Joon has safely returned home.

I would like to share a bit about Yong Joon san before going back to Korea.

Yesterday (5 Sept.) morning, when you look outside from the hotel window, you could find so many fans waiting around hotel area.
Bae Yong Joon san was saying,

“I feel really terrible seeing so many family waiting for me in this heat.”

“If I leave early, I would not have to make them wait so long,,,”

Suddenly, he decided to leave the hotel earlier than schedule.

On this very short notice, everyone at hotel were confused, but as Bae Yong Joon san begged to do so, everyone including staff from Korea decided to leave hotel early.

And where did he go after that??
BYJ came to Digital Adventure head office located at Roppongi!!

No one thought he would come to the head office so all the staff were really surprised.
“I have never been to the Japan office, so let’s go there”

I have had occasions to meet him before but I had never considered that he would visit here, so I was really surprised when I saw him here, I looked twice to confirm!!

This Japan visit was short with tight schedule.
Let’s hope that he could stay longer when BYJ visits next time.

BYJ mobile site, Staff S

[trans]BYJ Staff Blog (27)

Bae Yong Joon san’s birthday☆

Reposted text from tomato99 ♥ (again thanks a lot sis)

click photo to enlarge

[trans] update on BYJ

[trans] interview with director of DA / update on BYJ


Trans: tomato99 ♥@ lovebaeyongjoon (thanks a lot sis)
source: Nikkan Sports News / Asia Entertainment Paper Choa vol.3
issue date: 30 August 2011


Bae Yong Joon, close up on “Dream High”


On 4 September, Dream High event will be held at Saitama Super Arena.
Bae Yong Joon who is the co-producer for the drama and also made special appearance will visit Japan after 9 months.
We have interviewed Mr. Lee Myeong Hak, Director of Digital Adventure (BYJ’s management company in Japan) to hear about BYJ’s emotional attachment to the drama, next project and recent updates.



Q: “Dream High” is getting good ratings in Japan. Bae Yong Joon-san (BYJ) is the co-producer together with J.Y. Park (Park Ji Young-san, JYP). Isn’t he satisfied with it?

LMH: From the start, BYJ and JYP are same age and good friends. Two have already succeeded as actor and musician, but they had never received professional education, so they were talking about creating a school of entertainment for the young people. This is where the drama started in the first place. Preparation took about two years. At first, there were ideas to go beyond the drama style, such as set up the camera 24 hours and let it air on internet. But it was difficult to arrange the schedule for idol stars, we had to compromise on some of the issues.
BYJ was aiming to become a director and he did seriously study producing. He was giving advice on camera work and young people’s acting. I think he is feeling that he could have made one more effort.


Q: Story and actors gave impression of their life size images.

LMH: The plot was made close to reality, characters of the actors were similar, and avoided exaggerated expression. The drama showed somewhat reality of Korea’s entertainment.


Q: Any plan for sequel?

LMH: “Dream High 2 ” is already planned and casting has started. The plot will be same Kirin Entertainment High School but there will be no connection between 1 and 2. It will be a story of another young people. Audition programs are very popular in Korea now, so it may become one of the materials.


Q: Will BYJ make appearance?

LMH: We don’t know that yet. A drama is in preparation which BYJ will play the lead.


Q: We have heard that for his next project, he has reviewed Europe and US movies to novels, worked on copy right issues and also created scripts.

LMH: It is almost two years for preparation, and we are at our final stage. We have narrowed down to one project and the book is decided. It is going to be an original drama. BYJ himself is getting his physical condition ready to start the shooting. Recently, he is doing yoga like exercise, slowly stretches his muscles and making flexible body.
He should be concentrating on the leading project when he returns to Korea after the event, so it may be a while till he is able to meet family again.


Q: Can you share a bit about his recent private life?

LMH: He is devoted to interior of his new house. Color, material and design, he was concerned about everything. Korea had heavy rain this year, so interior work did take time.
Also, recently he started to keep a white puppy as a pet. It is the type that grows big. He may have a chance to introduce his new family to everyone in the future (laugh).

[Reposted Trans] Manager Yang talked about BYJ - Agency like a family

Reposted from the blog of Jo @ twssg.blogspot (thanks)


translated by Patty

Article on one of the magazine, Mr. Yang talk about BYJ, and best present from the number star.
Posted on KOB by Gauelyoja.

Mr. Yang said, he always take care of his company people, BYJ always says I can't do the work without the staff members. BYJ always treat the staff members like a his own family.

Mr. Yang also said, BYJ gave a foreign car for other manager as a present, and myself and coordinator doesn't care for the foreign car, so we received a high class Korean made car as a present.

He also said, BYJ take good care of those who are on the bottom of the staff members, he always treat people equally. If BYJ finds out that staff members are having a financial problem or having a tough time getting new home or rentals, etc. he always help them out without saying anything (Patty: what a guy, that is my man...the story touch my heart and made me cried). He always take care of the lowest rank people first and do things with them, such as excercise and workout together.

Manager, Yang Keunwan

Korea’s Top Stars Get Honest Acting Critique From Experts

Source: Chosun Ilbo
Translated in English and shared by ockoala (thanks)

Recently a panel of experienced entertainment veterans ranging from the former head of SBS to an acting professor at Seoul University got together and critiqued the pure acting ability of the top-paid stars in Korean entertainment. I found all the criticisms valid, the rankings based on acting ability pretty much dead on, and some of the critiques so funny I was rolling on the floor.

If you think that liking a star means not being able to be honest about your beloved’s skills, then I suggest you not read on. Otherwise, check out the sad but true reality – some stars really aren’t great thespians. But at least they all try hard. The post tags will show which 10 actors got the full scrutiny.

I’ll translate in the order they were ranked.

Jang Dong Gun: pros – has a masculine charisma and a great ability to convey it, the performance is honest, is not a poser; cons – kind but cannot do vicious, needs to strength the ability to make a dramatic impression and to touch the viewers hearts. (Next up – play a serial killer, Jang Dong Gun – leave the President stuff to someone else).




Jung Woo Sung: pros – exceptional ability to understand and convey a character; cons – like a long time lover or a “newbie” who has been in the industry for quite some time, feels somber and without passion. (Tru dat).





Yoon Eun Hye: pros – finding the right character, can surpass any acting threshold; cons – after Coffee Prince, has lost her way, cannot rely on being cute. (She’s so hit – dead center, or miss – not even hitting the target, much less the bullseye).




Bae Yon Joon: pros – everlasting Hallyu star image; cons - always and forever there are two performances, wearing glasses and not wearing glasses. (MWAHAHAHAHA!, I’m dying here).





Kim Tae Hee: pros – in My Princess, showed a glimmer of hope that acting can improve; cons – appears to have a fundamental confusion about the skill of acting, expressions of anger, expressions of sadness, its always locked into a form. (I definitely see the glimmer of hope).




Shin Mina: pros – has the potential to express any character naturally; cons – always puts the other side in a passive position, dry line readings and expressions makes even the best male actor unable to fully engage.






Choi Ji Woo: pros – has a unique, pure charisma; cons – since Winter Sonata, with her aging, her allure has decreased, needs to learn to act with her entire body rather than just with her face. (So true, but that crying face does work well).




Song Seung Heon: pros – since Happy Together, the freshness has carried over to subsequent projects, acting is mature; cons – acting does not leave a strong impression, whether dialogue or characters. (He usually skims the surface of his characters, which is why most don’t make an impression).





Kwon Sang Woo: pros – has experience and honesty in his acting; cons - its very immature to think that he can overcome his line reading impediments by choosing to do physical roles.




Jeon Ji Hyun: pros – for CFs which require an instantaneous explosion and concentration, she displays an incredible charisma and connection with the camera; cons – has an aura of mystery, even giving off a sense to the viewer that she fades from the screen and into the background.


Whenever idols-turned-actors get eviscerated for their limited acting ability and fans counter that people should cut them some slack, I contend that acting is hard hard work. Even the most experienced and highest-paid actors are judged on their talent and improvement. I love an honest look at my favorite actors, because liking someone means being cognizant of their shortcomings.

[News]Bae Yong Joon, “Even though I’m sick, if ‘Dream High’..!”

Reposted trans from Suehan's BYJ blog ( thanks again sis)

Sports Dong A 2011-02-24 07:11



Bae Yong Joon decided to complete his role as a producer even though he is ill.

In January, Bae Yong Joon was hospitalized due to a recurring ruptured cervical disc and received treatment for 17 days. Fortunately, the treatment result was good, so he was discharged from the hospital. Since then, he has been receiving treatment as an out-patient. It’s known that he is concentrating in receiving treatment and has refrained from business activities.

But he is showing lots of interests in the production team and casts of KBS 2TV’s Mon-Tue drama “Dream High (writer Park Hye Ryeon, producer Lee Eung Bok)” which is his first production. Bae Yong Joon will be attending the wrap-up party of “Dream High” with Park Jin Young, co-producer, at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of March 1st.

Someone related to his agency, Keyeast, explained that, “He didn’t attend the additional filming of ‘Dream High’ due to a ruptured cervical disc, but, he’ll definitely be attending the wrap-up party where all of the staff will be going. He takes it seriously because it is the wrapping-up of the drama which he has planned for a long time.”

All of the main casts of “Dream High”, Kim Soo Hyun, Bae Suzy, Ok Taec Yeon, and Jang Woo Young, will be attending the wrap-up party. The production team decided to have a private wrap-up party to applaud all of the staff and casts who participated with the Dream High production.

Reporter Lee Hae Ri gofl1024@donga.com

http://news.nate.com/view/20110224n03112

[News ] Bae Yong Joon left Kirin Art School. Reappearing in “Dream High” won’t be happening due to a ruptured cervical disc.

Translated in English by Suehan (thanks)

2011.02.16

It seems that “Yonsama” Bae Yong Joon won’t be back to Kirin Art School.

He took the role of the chairman of the board of Kirin Art School, Jeong Ha Myung, in KBS 2’s Mon-Tue drama “Dream High” and appeared until the 4th episode. He was expected to reappear in the later part of drama, but his comeback fell through. He was hospitalized for two weeks last month because of recurring issues with a ruptured cervical disc, which he got during the filming of “TWSSG” in 2007. He is still receiving treatment as an out-patient.

Bae Yong Joon participated in the production of the drama for the first time. He is devotedly attached to the drama, making appearances and filming even with all of the pain. He regrets more than anyone else because he can’t help and be a part of them any more.

He didn’t appear in the drama after 4th episode, and the viewers continuously have requested for his re-appearance. There were especially many requests from his Japanese fans because it was the first time he had appeared in a modern drama since the movie "April Snow," six years ago.

Someone related to Bae Yong Joon’s agency stated, “There were many possibilities for him to appear in the drama because the role and appearing time weren’t stated in the contract. But he needs to rest unconditionally. He, including the production team, has a lot of regret. With the four episodes, the story about Jeong Ha Myung has been taken care of and there aren’t any problems in the script.”

Reporter Yoo Soon Ho

http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=29027

BYJ will take "Family Picture" with his fans

Originally from: Yonhap News
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

[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

[News][Blue Dragon Hand Prints]How much is Bae Yong Joon’s hand print worth?

Originally from: Sports Chosun
Translated in English by Suehan

[News][Blue Dragon Hand Prints]How much is Bae Yong Joon’s hand print worth?

2010-11-16 12:05

There are many inestimable hand prints that are kept in the office of Sports Chosun in Chungrim-dong, Choonggu, Seoul. The prints represent the opportunity for many to do something that could not be experienced otherwise, to be able to hold stars’ hands.

Bae Yong Joon got the rookie of the year and popularity awards at the 24th Blue Dragon Awards and attended the hand printing ceremony which was held at Yongsan CGV in Seoul in 2004. Many fans picture 4 King (Lee Byung Hun, Jang Dong Gun, Song Seung Hun, and Won Bin) when they think of Hallyu, but he doesn’t belong to that group. He is like Zeuss, the king of all kings.

Yongsan CGV was overcrowded with fans. Not only Korean fans, Japanese fans also gathered to see Yonsama’s face. There was a lucky fan who shook hands with Bae Yong Joon. His hand is now alive forever.

Bae Yong Joon’s hand print is kept at Sports Chuson.
It has an inestimatable value and
there are many inquiries from fans who want to see it.

Reporter Yi Ye Eun yeeuney@sportschosun.com

http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?id=201011170100159580009446&ServiceDate=20101116

[News]Kim Sae Rom disclosed the story, “Bae Yong Joon was disloyal at the drinking gathering.”

From Star News originally
Translated in English: Suehan

[News]Kim Sae Rom disclosed the story, “Bae Yong Joon was disloyal at the drinking gathering.”

Star news 2010-11-12 09:47

[Money Today Star News, Reporter Kim Gyeo Wul]



The broadcaster Kim Sae Rom disclosed the story that Bae Yong Joon was disloyal at the drinking gathering.

Kim Sae Rom appeared in E channel’s new access program, “Poker Face”, which will air its first program on the 13th, and disclosed is the story that she encountered Bae Yong Joon at the drinking gathering.

She started her story by saying, “There is a disloyal Hallyu star at the drinking gathering.” According to her, she went to the drinking gathering for her friend, and unexpectedly met Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon.

She stated that they played the game called the “loyalty game”. The “Loyalty Game” is when they divide the players into teams and the losing team has to drink the entire bottle. But Bae Yong Joon barely touched the glass to his lips as he handed it to her. He explained that he couldn’t call a temporary driver because he was a well-known figure. Eventually, Kim Sae Rom had to drink even BYJ’s portion because he refused to drive under the influence of alcohol.

It looks like she was aware of Hallyu star fans and finished her story with a supporting comment of Bae Yong Joon’s act by saying, “But, isn’t it nice to see the Hallyu star who won’t drive under the influence of alcohol?”

http://news.nate.com/view/20101112n05213

[News]Bae Yong Joon returns to TV after 3 years as Jeong Ha Myung in “Dream High”.

Originally from: Sports Hankook
Translated in English: Suehan's BYJ Blog

[News]Bae Yong Joon returns to TV after 3 years as Jeong Ha Myung in “Dream High”.

Sports Hankook; 2010-11-10 20:11

Bae Yong Joon returns to TV after 3 years since “TWSSG”.

Bae Yong Joon will produce and act in the Mon-Tue Mini Series “Dream High” which will air on KBS 2TV starting January of next year. The production team of “Dream High” stated, “Bae Yong Joon will participate in the filming which starts at the end of this month. He will be appearing as a guest star from 1st episode to 4th episode.”

“Dream High” is about the students of Kirin Art School who dream of becoming a worldwide star. Bae Yong Joon will be appearing as Jeong Ha Myung, the chairman of the board of Kirin Art School, who could recognize, at the glance of an eye, the outstanding individual who has the ability to become a top star. He will change the way of selecting students to audition.

Bae Yong Joon will also be a drama producer by making the production company of “Dream High”, Holim through his agent, Keyeast. Kim Soo Hyun, Ok Taec Yeong, and Bae Suzy, who are the main cast members of “Dream High”, are similar to the characters of the drama who dream of being a worldwide star and singer. Not only in the drama, Bae Yong Joon is also working hard to make Kim Soo Hyun and the others Hallyu stars in the real world. / Sports Hankook

http://news.nate.com/view/20101110n23878

[Repost trans]Joseijishin (Nov 9th, 2010)

[Trans]Joseijishin (Nov 9th, 2010)

Translated into Korean: yume3 (byjfan)
Translated into English: suehan



[Yonsama Hot Mail]

The heroine of “Dream High”, which will air this winter, has been decided!

Finally, the heroine of “Dream High”, which will air on KBS in January of next year, has been decided.

“It’s Suzy (16) of ‘Miss A’. She is a member of JYP Entertainment. Park Jin Young is CEO of JYP Entertainment and co-produces this drama with Yonsama.

The main casts are the new actor, “Kim Soo Hyun (22) who is Yonsama’ junior and belongs to Keyeast, Taec Yeon (21) of 2PM, and Eun Jeong (21) of T-ara. Eun Jeong will be appearing as a classmate.

“There wasn’t an official announcement yet, it is said that Yonsama will be appearing as a teacher with Park Jin Young” (Korean media) After that, the Gosa, the praying ceremony for the safety of the filming, will be held, and the filming will start within this month.

“Yonsama was sweating at the golf driving range in Cheongdam-dong at the end of October” (Korean media)

His break time will be limited when the filming begins. It seems that he’s enjoying his break right now. We look forward to seeing how “the teacher Yong Joon” directs.