JYJ Kim Junsu: “Mozart Took Me In, Who Had Withdrawn from TVXQ”
Originally of TVXQ, JYJ’s Kim Junsu will stand on the stage of the musical “Mozart” this year also, continuing from last year. The musical “Mozart” which has come back will be held in the Kyungkido Sungnam Art center Opera House from the coming 24th to July 3rd.
When the attention was gathered at the background which led him to choose (to appear in) “Mozart” consecutively, Kim Junsu revealed his strong affections, stating: “It is a work that, to me, has a meaning beyond that of a (mere) musical.” This is at the press conference / set-revealing that took place in Seoul Yejangdong Namsan Creation Center Practice Room on the afternoon of the 11th.
As he seemed to recall the time when he withdrew from TVXQ, he opened by saying: “When it was decided in 2009 that I would appear in “Mozart,” it was a time that was difficult for me in many ways. At that very moment, the place that took me in to allow me to come out into the world again was ‘Mozart.’” He revealed his reasons further: “To me, it is a work that is more than a musical. I nagged the agency affiliate to decide to appear in “Mozart” again.”
In 2009 Kim Junsu withdrew from TVXQ to form JYJ with Park Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong. During that process he was mired in legal disputes and experienced difficulties. When he had run up against barriers so that it was difficult to do entertainment activities, Kim Junsu and JYJ was allowed a route through which to breathe in Mozart, and also received positive effects for outside activities. Further, Kim Junsu won the Best New Male Actor Award for the 4th Musical Awards and the 16h Korea Musical Awards through Mozart and stood tall as the “New Star of the Musical World.” In many ways “Mozart” is a meaningful work for Kim Junsu.
Continuing, he boasted his camaraderie: “At the time, I had more disappointments on the stage rather than satisfaction. In order to fix the lacking areas to make perfect I wanted to stand as Mozart again. I also felt that I wanted to again breathe together with the amazing actors that I worked with back then. If the many actors did not back me up with the amazing songs, I could not also have done this.”
Kim Junsu, who acted with passion to the degree that he gained the nickname of “Xiah-zart” from the premiere in last January, again took the role of Mozart. “Xiah-zart” is a combination-word of “Xiah Junsu” and “Mozart” and signifies that “He competed a Mozart only belonging to Kim Junsu.”
Kim Junsu who answered with a smile to the honorable nickname reaffirmed his aspirations: “I will work hard so that I do not lack to the nickname of Xiah-zart. This time, I will be a XiahZart who has grown one step further.”
Director Yoo Heesung praised Kim Junsu highly with the expression of “Musical Prodigy.” He talked highly of Junsu’s potential as a musical actor: “This is his first challenge to be in a musical but the speed at which he learns is uncommon. He is full in his sensibilities of the musical and has a remarkable power of absorption.”
The musical “Mozart” attempts a re-interpretation of the life of the genius musician Mozart. It premiered in Vienna, Austria in 1999 and in the domestic scene it opened its curtains for the first time in last Jaunary. It consecutively sold out the 3000 seats in Seoul Sejongro Sejong Arts Arena and received the love of 100,000 fans.
This year the musical plans to go one step further from the life of “Mozart” to draw the discord with the father “Leopold” and the conflict with Archbishop Colloredo.
*tears* thats why Mozart is special to me too Junsu-ah~
“Musical Prodigy”
*smugly smirking*
In your face sm/avex!
¡OH YEAH! In your face SME and AVEX ¡mthfcks!
They offered Junsu to sing and perform at Mozart where no one else wanted him to work with. And, guess who won……………….
¡Mozart, Junsu and all his fans! He had and he will have a huge success with this musical. As it must be.
He already sold out all the tickets for his performances……….
¿Do we need any other proof of Junsu’s huge success?
I almost got teary-eyed reading this~!!! *standing ovation please~*
*claps, chants* XIAH-ZART~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XIAH-ZART!
XIAH-ZART!
XIAH-ZART!
¡XIAH-ZART!
¡XIAH-ZART!
@Sapphire
I’m smugly smirking right along side you. 😉
I always say, talent will out. You can’t stop it. Bask in your limelight Kim Junsu, you deserve every ounce of praise you receive.
I believe the one who cast Su in this musical, the directors, the producers, the casts…etc… Are also smirking too.
They found a “Gold”!!
Would they have had this golden opportunity has Su still be in that hellhole?
I doubt!!
So actually it’s a win-win situation for both sides.
Ha ha ha sapphire !!! Totally I was going to write that!! IN YOUR FACE bully SM and avex!!!!
More power JYJ!!!!!!as we Canucks fans would say BELIEVE!!!!!
^_^ our Su, is humble and grateful.
I want to be Xiah and Mozart when I grow up.
Xiahzart!
They took me in while no one else would ~
Why does he sound like a lost puppy who just found a home T____T
Awwwww baby, I wish I can give you a big hug
So proud! : ) show them what you are good for junsu! 😀
fighting !
awww~ Junsu we luv you~ ❤
^____^ i am happy for su and for the people who pick xiah as their mozart. xiahzart fighting!!!!!
Gooo Juns!!!
I glad that Junsu was able to go in musical when he was so down in the entertainment industry. A place he can call home. I am looking forward for the Xiahzart on 17 Jun. Junsu fighting!!!!
Woah~ I guess that’s why Su puts in so much effort to try and perfect his performance in Mozart.
When one door is closed, another opens…
XIAH ZART put Junsu’s stamp on the musical stage and at the most difficult time
even JJ is so proud of ZIA-ZART:)
true others tried to close the doors but God opened so much windows for JYJ!
JYJ shining as a group and individually! I’m so thankful and so proud!
so proud~ go go go junchan~ ^0^
I think Mozart! to Junsu is what Sungkyunkwan Scandal was to Yoochun.
I can’t wait to see fancams and news about Xiahzart! since I wasn’t around the first time, avoiding everything TVXQ-related at the time, lol. I’m excited now. ^_^
Junsu baby..i wuv you! i’m sure he will play mozart even better this time around!! ❤
” … talent will out. You can’t stop it.”
Yes, definitely, SM&Avex can’t stop JYJ talents soaring.
My baby Junsoo, I’m so proud of you.
to the person in charge who chose junsu the first time, thx for chose n believed in our junsu =)
and for the mozart team n staff, thx for believing n accepting our junsu, please support him more in the future (*bow*)
Musical prodigy.. That’s my junsu for ya.. 😉 Wish could come to one of his musical..
proud of you my bb, best of luck with mozart
He is amazing! I’m so proud ❤
Junsu does Mozart for the 2nd time n still no dvd of him, that reminds me that the lawsuit is not over yet…..
but this moment i just wanna celebrate his musical, Junsu fighting!