“Dream High” title will be change in Korean

Will the title, “Dream High” be changed?

Reposted from Suehans blog

KBS posted an ad to invite the public participation for the title of the drama, Dream High (tentative name) on their website.

http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/dreamhigh/index.html




It says that the title should only be Korean and the applications will be accepted for 10 days starting from October 19th to 28th. It also says that the selected title(s) will be used in the main title or subtitle.

BYJ invites 600 JFans for photo session on Dec.

[News]Bae Yong Joon will be on his Japanese fans’ cameras?
He invites his 600 Japanese fans to the photo session.

From Suehan's blog ( thanks a lot)



[Sports Today, Reporter Cho Beom Ja]Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon invites his Japanese fans to the photo session.

On the 19th, Japanese media report that Bae Yong Joon invited his 600 Japanese fans to the official photo session which is arranged in the public recording of the DATV charity program, “Message! to Asia” which is the first “Smile Project ”.

Usually, only media and organizers are allowed to attend the photo session, but according to his special request, his 600 fans are invited this time. His fans will have the opportunity to take pictures of him in real life.

Nikkan Sports in Japan showed big expectations by saying, “Taking pictures of him using their cameras is a dream to his fans.”
On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joon will attend this event and the entire profit will be donated under the name of “Smile Project”.

“Smile Project”, which is organized by Japan DATV, is the contribution project for the society and is planned for the children, who will be in charge of the future of Asia, to spend every day with smile. This project will help the disadvantaged children in Asia including Cambodia and Philippines through the non-profit organization, “Bounderless Children (KnK)”.

http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010101908202753565

[A repost trans] Joseijishin 2010.10.12

Translated into Korean: yume3
Translated into English: Suehan
(Thanks to all my Baesisters)

“Yonsama Hot News”

I need to do something to protect the environment. Behind the story of the production of “2011 Environmental Protection Calendar”

“This Yonsama’s picture was filmed in Hawaii which he visited for the calendar shooting in July this year.

26 artists of Keyeast including Yonsama and Kim Hyun Joong got together to produce “2011 Environmental Production Calendar (1,260 yen)” for the desk. It’s accepting pre-reservation now.

It was made with the eco papers and soy bean inks which contain a minimum amount of contamination materials and are acknowledged by the Korean Environmental & Technology Institute. It is on sale in bofi (http://www.bofi.jp/) in Japan.

Yonsama made a public announcement of “the enthusiastic participation for the environmental production” whenever he has the opportunity. He is working on it right now. How about his update?

“He visited Gorilla at the end of last month, and the hair salon, Jeongsammool, at the beginning of this month.” (Korean Reporter)

Is that a silence before the big storm?
It seems that the preparation for the charity event in December and the crank-in of the drama, Dream High is processing smoothly.

BYJ’s message about the Teacher Hyojae’s Kimchee Festival Tour

[Trans]BYJ’s message about the Teacher Hyojae’s Kimchee Festival Tour

English translation by Suehan/ Suehan's BYJ blog (thanks a lot sis)


Hello, I’m Bae Yong Joon.

I’m glad to hear that the teacher Hyojae will organize “the Hyojae’s Kimchee Festival”. I developed a precious relationship with the teacher Hyojae while I wrote a book last year. I could feel the beauty of the Korean culture, the tastes coming from her hands, and her truthful thoughts while I was learning how to make Kimchee at her house.

Kimchee has a superb taste and efficacy, and there is nothing that can be wasted. The Kimchee is our culture’s boast of pride. Most of all, I had delighted moments while I was making kimchee with my friends, and it still remains in my memory with the warm-hearted feelings. I hope you too have nice and warm moments at the Kimchee festival while you make kimchee with the teacher Hyojae.

http://www.hanryu-concert.com/2010_last/hyojae_tour.php

“Bae Yong Joon’s Documentary” will be a green light to attract the Japanese tourists.

[News Trans] “Bae Yong Joon’s Documentary” will be a green light to attract the Japanese tourists.

English translation by Suehan / Suehan's BYJ Blog ( thanks a lot sis.)
October 7th, 2010

Tourists spots in Pohang and Gyeongju will be introduced.

Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon will produce the video documentary with the beauty of Korea and he plans to air it in Korea and Japan nationwide. Famous tourists spots of Pohang and Gyeongi are also included in the documentary and it’s expected that it will be a big help in attracting Japanese tourists.

Keyeast, in which Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder, is working on the production of a documentary video using the highlights of the whole country that appeared in his essay book, “The Journey to Discovery the Beauty of Korea” which was released last September.

The city of Gyeongbook said, in Gyeongbook 1 of the part 3, Moongyeongyo, Sangjoo Folk Song, Hahoe Town in Andong, and Hahoe Masked Dance will be filmed with the subject of “Adjust the dress, fill me and empty me”.

In Gyeongbook 2 of the part 4, Hwangryongsaji, Seokgulam, and Boolguksa in Gyeongju and the tourists spots of Pohang such as Guryongpo Japanses town, Jookdo Market, and Hojigot with the subject of “Pass the ancient times and walk the modern times” will be introduced.

The tourists spots of Pohang didn’t appear in his book, but it’s said that the city of Pohang made a special request.

The production team including the producer in charge already visited the sites and will start the shooting from the middle of October. The video documentary will be aired on MBC and they say that they’re currently negotiating with the Japanese broadcasting company about the airing.

Jang Jeongsool, the team leader of the International Cooperation Department of the city of Pohang, said that “We expect that the video documentary airing will attract more Japanese tourists due to Bae Yong Joon’s marketable quality.”
Pohang, Reporter Kang Byung Seo; kbs@msnet.co.kr

http://www.imaeil.com/sub_news/sub_news_view.php?news_id=40532&yy=2010

[Trans]BYJ's high school class mate says..

BYJ's high school class mate says..

From the comment section of missyusa.com.
Trans by Suehan / suehan's byj blog

“I was in the same class with Yong Joon in Hanyoung High School (day class). Do you know the composer, Park Keun Tae? He was in the same class with me as well. Yong Joon was neat, played billiards very well, and dressed well. He was even famous with the girls of Myungil girls’ High School and Jung Shin Girls’ High School nearby.

He was never interested in fighting and was close to the elite class mates (including me. Haha). He was interested in movies, such that he was the member of the Drama Club. He went to the Shin Myung Reading Rooms in the Myungil Apartment Complex. Many girls used to wait for him in front of the reading rooms when he was about to get on the van (suehan: after study). OMG, who is spreading the rumor that he was in the night class? He has a bad temper? No way. I’m just laughing at this false rumor.”

(Suehan)I found another posting regarding his high school days from the twitter account.

“I would like to give off the tender charisma like Bae Yong Joon. Long times ago, I used to go to the same gym and billiard room with Bae Yong Joon. I didn’t go with him, just same time and same place. We used to live in the same neighborhood, Gangdonggu. Bae Yong Joon went to the Hanyoung High School, and I went to the Baejae High School.”

http://twitter.com/iliveinalpine/status/26476885662

2011 Keyeast Eco Calendar was sold out

Bae Yong Joon and Kim Hyun Joong’s power?
2011 Keyeast Eco Calendar was sold out in Korea and Japan.

Original in Korean NEWSEN
English trans by: SUEHAN’s BYJ blog


2011 Keyeast Eco Calendar was sold out on-line shopping sites in Korean and Japan in one day..

The Eco Calendar that was produced by the Keyeast artists and Korean committee of UNEP sold out quickly right after the sales started through the domestic and foreign websites.

The Eco Calendar was made by the environmental production process with 100% environmental papers and vegetable soybean oil ink. It also functions as the eco diary, not only as a calendar.

This diary is the second environmental campaign of Keyeast since they donated their entire profits from the environmental photos last May. They also plan to donate their entire profits to the Global Environmental Program (GEP) of the Korean Committee of the United Environmental Plan (UNEP).

Keyeast said, “We were surprised of the speed of the sales, which was much quicker than what we had expected.”, and “We appreciate that many people showed their interests in the environmental issues and participated in it actively. We decided to produce additional calendars due to the high volume of demands both domestically and internationally.”

2011 Eco Calendar can be downloaded through the Korean and English version of the smart phone application domestically and worldwide, in October.

[Newsen Entertainment Dept.]

http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010062316471001

Wants to play golf with BYJ

Lifted this from: http://lovebaeyongjoon.com/by Bb (thanks)

original in korean SHINDONGA.com
translated into english Suehan

Who do you want to play golf with?

from “Yoon Eun Ki’s Golf Management 19″

By Yoon Eun Ki

Dean of the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies


We, golf columnists sometimes have a meeting. A while ago, we exchanged the opinions on the question of “Who do you want to play golf with?”

Among the entertainers, Most of us would like to play with Bae Yong Joon, Lee Byung Hun, Song Seung Hun, Hong Yo Sup, and Kim Young Chul. Some would even like to play Choi Bul Am. Among the female entertainers, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Young Ae, Jeon In Hwa, and Jeon Ji Hyun were most popular.

Years ago, I had an opportunity to play golf with Bae Yong Joon and I was very surprised of his driving distance. It was beyond my expectation. In a short Par 5, he often could bring the ball on the green with two shots.



[Trans]Kim Hyun Joong talks about Bae Yong Joon

Kim Hyun Joong talks about Bae Yong Joon

Source: Suehan's BYJ blog ( many thanks sis)

From the KHJ’s interview in the magazine, Women Joongang October issue.


(omitted)

There was a rumor that Kim Hyun Joong made a remarkable improvement in popularity because of his leading role in the band SS501 and his previous drama “Boys over Flowers” both moved into the entertainment industry in Japan. That rumor turned out to be true. Recently, he made an exclusive contract with ‘Keyeast’ which is operated by Bae Yong Joon, and it’s said that he is getting more gifts in Keyeast than Yonsama. It’s the first time since the company was founded that Bae Yong Joon was not the leading receiver of gifts. However, Bae Yong Joon is happy that he was able to sign Kim Hyun Joong.



“Yong Joon hyeong (suehan: big brother) and I often chat about relationships with women while having drinks.”


Kim Hyun Joong was selected as the next generation Hallyu star since he became popular in the Asian market, including Japan. And then, the original Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon picked him around the time when his contract with his previous agency was about to expire sometime last June. He became Yonsama’s man. He considers Yonsama as his role model. I was wondering how he thinks about the president, Bae Yong Joon. He called Bae Yong Joon as “Yong Joon hyeong” without hesitation when he was asked about their relationship.

“Frankly I was nervous when I met him the first time. His power and status was so strong when he got out of his car. I thought I was looking at the demigods like the King or Zeus. He isn’t a type of person who goes around puffed up or shows off, but I might have felt intimidated by his name “Yonsama”. After we exchanged a few words, I realized that “Ah.. He is a human being like me”. Now I think of him as a brother in the neighborhood.”

Bae Yong Joon makes a mythical impression like he doesn’t get along with people or he refrains himself from the outside world. But it’s said that he is just not noticed. He is a busy bee and is comfortable with his friends.

There is a fourteen years age difference between the two of them. They communicate and get along very well even though their age difference represents that of an uncle – nephew relationship. Recently, Bae Yong Joon and he, only the two of them, have been together about two or three times a week. They chat comfortably about the usual life stories, not dramas or albums, while they drink a coffee and green tea.

Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder of his agency; Kim Hyun Joong is a new face who Bae Yong Joon signed enthusiastically. In other words, they have a “president” and “a competent new employee” relationship. But Kim Hyun Joong said, “Looking at him from the side, Bae Yong Joon is easygoing, different than I had expected. He feels uncomfortable about the nickname which was given to him by the media. He becomes serious (?) by saying, “Don’t’ mess around with my name. Say my real name” when his friends make a telephone call and say “Hi, Yonsama”.

“I just call him Yong Joon hyeong. I can’t call him ‘the president’ or ‘Yonsama’. I can’t call him Ahjeossi (suehan; It means middle-aged man) either (laugh). I have a very comfortable relationship with him. We talk about our problems and we chat for hours easily. Sometimes, we get excited about pretty girls when we’re drinking. We talk about old girlfriends as well. We’re just like other men.”

He took over the cosmetic brand, ‘The Face Shop’, advertisement where Bae Yong Joon worked as a model. The photos and concepts of the advertisement give off a similar image that of Bae Yong Joon’s. This coming December, he will go to Japan with Bae Yong Joon for a stage appearance. It seems that his agency is operating ‘the little Yonsama project’ a bit intentionally. But Bae Yong Joon doesn’t coach him. “He doesn’t direct me to do this and that, every detail. I just watch him on the side and learn what I need from him when it is necessary.

Hyeong is very thorough in his self-management. He’s never shown a weak appearance to others. I try to take after his qualtiies. Aside from taking after him I think the expression of ‘Little Yonsama’ is too overestimated. I’ve never encountered the fans even after the events in Japan because I have only stayed in the hotel. So, I’m not sure whether I’m popular or not. Are you asking me why the fans like me? Hmm.. Because, I’m cute (laugh)”

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http://woman.joins.com/article/article.asp?aid=7020&code=01010100

[Reposted]BYJ is a committee member.

From Suehan's BYJ blog (Thanks a lot)

BYJ is a member of the steering committee of

"the 2010 Korea-Japan Interexchange Festival"

which will be held in Seoul on October 2nd and 3rd.
The address of the website is:
http://www.omatsuri.kr/


The Korean steering committee members
His name is at the bottom; Bae Yong Joon (Actor)

Investor’s Perspective about Bae Yong Joon

Actors from the investors’ perspective.

Source : Suehan's BYJ blog (thanks)

[Trans]From the GQ Magazine
Conda nim shared this article with us on café byjintoronto (thanks)


It is said that actors do not really affect the box office these days. The investors are still cold-hearted. We ask six investors about who they consider investing in and those they stay away from. - Editor Moon Sung Won

suehan: The magazine selected three actors they were willing to invest in: Kang Dong Won, Song Gang Ho, and Jeon Do Yeon. However, they would not invest in: Bae Yong Joon, Lee Jung Jae, and Hwang Jung Min.

I heard that he wants to appear in the movie. But, he just can’t appear in any movies he wants to do. He is so popular and influential financially that the investors and producers aren’t “hiring” Bae Yong Joon but Bae Yong Joon is “hiring” them. He is equivalent to a company now.

Even though a certain role suits the acting of Bae Yong Joon really well investing in him is still very problematic. Bae Yong Joon presently remains a huge actor and his mere appearance in a movie instantly possesses headlines of “Bae Yong Joon’s next movie.” It is a burden on the investors that they can’t deal with. They can’t do anything. - A team leader of A investment company.

BYJ's 2011 Calendar

Photos shared by Yume 3 and Arayo of BYJgallery .... Thank you so much dear sisters ..^_^..

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2011 wall calendar

BYJ will publish a wine travel book

[Exclusive News Trans] Background of ‘Bae Yong Joon’s Wine Travel’
which will be released soon

translated inEnglish: Suehan /Suehan's byj blog (thanks a lot sis)
original in korean: CHOSUN.com
by Choi Bo Yoon, 2010.09.13 14:12

▲ Kim Young Ho, CEO of Ilshin Spinning and Bae Yong Joon

Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon’s version, ‘Drops of God’ will be published early next year.

Bae Yong Joon has been known as a wine lover and will visit world-famous wineries like ‘Romanee Conti’ to meet famous wine makers, and will publish a wine travel book. He will describe various stories relating to the wine.

Bae Yong Joon already has been well known as a wine expert in the wine industry, no less than a wine critic. It became a topic due to the fact that Bae Yong Joon’s image was used as the main character, Tomino Itse appearing as a wine critic in ‘Drops of God’ which has sold 4,400,000 copies in Korea and Japan..

The Wine industry is already excited about the news that ‘Bae Yong Joon’s wine travel’ will be published. Because wines, wine specified shops, wine bars, etc that Bae Yong Joon introduces in his book will be popular and become famous places for the Japanese tourists. There is an analysis that the weak wine industry due to the economic recession will become active.

▲ Romanee Conti that Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon visited.

Bae Yong Joon’s culture experience book, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’ was published and more than 100,000 copies were pre-ordered in Japan. It received a favorable review in Japan and foreign countries as well as Korea.

Behind Bae Yong Joon’s ‘Special Global Plan’, there is a big support from CEO Kim Young Ho of Shindong Wine who exclusively imports Romanee Conti Opus One. Kim Young Ho, who is CEO of Ilshin Spinning, imports wines and is also known as a lover for music and art, not only wine.

CEO Kim studied architecture at Pratt Institute which is a world famous art school in New York and he set up a gallery at Ilsan Spinning company building with the art works that he collected since the 1970’s. At the Ilsan Spinning company building in Yeouido, the art works of contemporary artists like Jean-Philippe-Arthur Dubuffet, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andrew Warhola were displayed. It also includes the great artwork, ‘Ilshin Yeouido 91’, of the famous Italian sculptor Mauro Staccioli.

The new company building in Hannam-dong, which recently opened, is called ‘an art building’ because the art work of contemporary artists are displayed and it has a music hall which is used for chamber music concerts. The seats of the music hall were made with fine quality and each seat is worth about two hundred million won. They were designed by a famous artist. In the middle, LED curtain wall shines luminously and draws the attention of the people who pass by. CEO Kim also planned this building.

CEO Kim Young Ho and Bae Yong Joon, who is known as a Hallyu star, developed a relationship several years ago and have exchanged opinions on all cultural areas. Recently, CEO Kim reviewed the planning of the Wine Travel when he was with Bae Yong Joon, and arranged meetings with the world-famous wine makers in Chile, Romanee Conti winery, and Napa Valley, USA. Bae Yong Joon plans to travel with the sommelier, Lee Joon Hyuk of Shindong Wine, in November starting with USA.


suehan: for your reference, I’m reposting the picture of when YJ visited CEO Kim’s building in Hannam-dong last year.




BYJ considering to buy a house.

[News Trans] Bae Yong Joon is considering buying his first house.

English translation by: Suehan/Suehan's byj blog

Source: Sports Chosun; 2010-09-12 17:34



Bae Yong Joon is considering buying his first house which is drawing attention because he has only leased houses until this time. He leased a house in the Golden Villa in Samseong-dong, Seoul for the last four years, and recently has been searching for the right house to move into. On the 13th, his agent said, “He is thinking of moving within this year and is looking for an apartment or villa nearby. He is choosing his house with painstaking care because it just may be his first house.”

It is very unusual that he doesn’t own any houses due to the fact that he once paid almost ten billion won in taxes alone and he is also the major shareholder of Keyeast. His company’s revenue for the first quarter in 2010 was over 8.1 billion won. Most entertainers either buy their houses or invest their money in the real estate market for investment purposes when they start making money. His agent responded to that, “It seems that he is more interested in business management than the real estate market.” I asked him if the purchase of this home would lead to a future spouse. He responded waving his hand, “What are you talking about? I’m very sorry that he doesn’t have a girlfriend.”

Presently, both his house and office is located in Samseong-dong and is less than ten minutes walking distance. He plans to move secretly in order to protect his privacy even though it looks as if he is going to prepare his home in the Gangnam area near his office.

On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon didn’t decide his next project since the TWSSG of MBC. His agent said, “He will be appearing as a cameo role in the new drama, “Dream High” which is produced by Keyeast, JYP Entertainment, and CJ Media together. It will air next year in January. He is reviewing his comeback work in various ways from a movie to a drama.”

Reporter, Lee In Kyung; best@sportschosun.com

http://news.nate.com/view/20100912n07578