Kim Jaeoong: “I dream of a performance that makes use of the electronic display board of the Namsan Tower”
Continues in taking charge of the directing, from “JYJ World Tour” to Sohn Yeonjae’s gala show
“I dream of installing an extremely big electronic display in Namsan Tower (T/N: An iconic Korean landmark) and performing. The artists perform underneath the Namnsan Tower and the people of Seoul, whoever he is, from anywhere, can see the stage. I become happy just imagining it.”
The reporter just let out one question of whether “directing performances is fun,” but group JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong let his ideas forth one after the other.
Kim Jaejoong, whom this reporter met recently in a café in Shinsadong, was immersed in the fun of directing performances.
“I want to try doing a performance in which the stage and the set are made of LED and lights. I also want to do a performance in which the artist walks on the ceiling of the concert hall. I do get stressed, but there are just too many ideas that I have to pour onto the stage.”
He took on the role of the executive director for “JYJ World Tour Concert 2011” and continuing, will be in charge of the directing of the first gala show of Sohn Yeonjae, the “fairy of rhythmic gymnastics,” that will be held in Koryo University’s Hwajung Gymnasium on the 11th and 12th of next month.
In the two performances he not only directs the stage but also leads the music work, choreography, and costumes. Therefore among JYJ members and staff he is called “Kim Direct.”
JYJ has recently finished their Asia concerts that were in Thailand, Taiwan, and China. They have ahead of them the North America Tour that will circle the area, starting with the performance in Vancouver, Canada in Rogers Arena, then going to New Jersey, US in Prudential Center on the 22th, Los Angeles in Nokia Theater on the 27th, and San Jose University Event Center on the 3rd of next month.
Kim Jaejoong relayed his impressions: “Each country’s venue has its own particularities and concert regulations that create differences in conditions for production, and so I keep learning with each and every stage. There is the fun of the “trial and error” becoming reduced and the sense of satisfaction that I feel in standing with the members on the stage that I conceived is bigger than I can say.”
Jaejoong continued: “When I direct I think that “perhaps if I do it like this for this song the fans will be happier with it,” and when such thoughts hit the mark, it is such a great feeling. The members also seem satisfied with the provisions for movement and the structure of the stage that understand the minds of the singer.”
He said that the experiences that he had while he was TVXQ in standing on countless stages in Korea and Japan and such places helped enormously in directing the stage.
“I heard that Mr. Cho Yongpil (T/N: legendary Korean singer) has shown a moving stage in the current performance. We also have experience in Japan in standing on a stage that divides and combines like Transformers. It will be expensive but I want to try in the future the things that we have seen or have done in Japan.”
Kim Jaejoong, whose abilities in directing has been recognized through the JYJ World Tour, is now immersed also in Sohn Yeonjae’s first gala show. This is the first time he is directing someone else and it is also a new challenge because this is not a performance of a singer. He said that because this is an unfamiliar area he is studying and preparing meticulously.
“I looked up the videos of Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics athletes and studied a lot. I began with the work of editing and arranging the music to 2 minutes and 30 seconds with the aim of maximizing the body’s subtle movements. Today I had a meeting with the choreographers and discussed also the style of the costumes that will fit the music and the choreography, and I am satisfied with the results.”
He emphasized: “The equipments of rhythmic gymnastics are monotonous but since this is a gala show I am going to intersect jazz dance and other such contemporary choreography to focus on Sohn Yeonjae’s transformation. The point is that I listen carefully to what Miss Sohn Yeonjae wants and make her strong points come alive.”
He said that through the process of making the rough sketch that is the basic structure of the performance and then finalizing the framework and putting on the details, the fun imaginations keeps growing and producing.
“This is something that I really want to do one day. In a mid-sized theater of about 2,000 seats, on a set that has its entire stage made of LED, do a concert which shows the entirety of 30 songs utilizing the lights. In a stage that stands out to the audience in its sense of 3-D and has a color scheme that is splendid, we’d make a space of fantasy as if hypnotizing the audience. Once we get a bit older, I want to also try doing an acoustic performance on a small stage.”
He who feels interested in creating is also himself composing, arranging, and writing lyrics for the songs that JYJ displays on their stages. The songs such as “Get Out” and “In Heaven” which were new songs that were shown off on the JYJ World Tour were also written and composed by Kim Jaejoong.
He said: “As for composing, I think having studied it since I was a newcomer who just debuted is bearing its fruits. I like playing instruments so I self-studied to learn piano as well. Recently too I wrote a good song and I want to show it to the fans quickly.”
However, it is disappointing that after he stepped out of his agency SM Entertainment he cannot smoothly publicize the new songs. The broadcast companies imposed sanctions on JYJ for the reason that it is in the middle of a lawsuit with SM and the album distributing companies also disapproved of joining JYJ. Because of this, JYJ is making the songs become known through its concerts.
“Before, this was extremely distressing, but I decided to endure this situation that just cannot be helped. Right now I am using many cell phones but on one of them the start up screen is the photo I took with the five members of TVXQ. I don’t want to live as if I have forgotten the memories and recollections.”
Continuing, he smiled: “Junsu has established himself as a musical actor, and Yoochun as an actor. Right now, I find it very enjoyable that I can challenge myself, by myself, in something under the name of Kim Jaejoong. The work of directing, with which I make someone become bright with my work, is attractive. As long as I have the opportunities I am going to do my best within my capabilities.”
Source: Yonhap News
Translation Credit: JYJ3
JAEJOONG you are so awesome man =D JYJ so talented and daebak >w< muaks! take care of yourself OK?! don't get skinnier =D
one of the best interviews. Actually all his interviews are goodd LOOL. Makes me love him even MORE~
Jaejoongiiee the new song tht u composed can we hear it soon pleasee!
And remember JYJ Fans/ Cassies well stick by JYJ side. We well fight for ur freedom~
Jaejoong….. why so awesome? Again and again i’m reminded of why I love you and why you are my ultimate bias. Never change baby! Keep being your ambitious and curious self. You inspire me to be more creative and to work harder. I wish one day I can meet you and just talk. Your interviews and the words that come out of your mouth are so interesting. I would really like to hear more 🙂
“Right now, I find it very enjoyable that I can challenge myself, by myself, in something under the name of Kim Jaejoong.”
Love this interview!
There is so much I want to quote from this interview but this one, “Recently too I wrote a good song and I want to show it to the fans quickly.” makes my heart skipped a beat, I can’t wait to listen to it.
His mind just works in wonders, and he’s not afraid to push himself, with his determination and talent the sky is the limit really. And I love the fact that no matter how far he goes and how much he achieved, he still managed to keep himself grounded, and that while he cherishes the past (eventhough it hurts him) he doesn’t let it deter him but instead use that as a tool to move forward.
And yes to the acoustic performance jaejae, you don’t have to be older to do that btw =p I’d love to attend a full acoustic concert of jyj. Oh and to this day, I still crave another rock single from him. This comment is a jumble T-T
I agree: I want to quote so much from this interview, but I will just summarize what I got from it:
1. He is super smart, talented, insightful, dedicated, hard-working, challenging himself all the time, humble.
2. It’s not even necessary to mention his beauty, sex-appeal, charm…awesomness.
3. He loves his fans, his present and past members.
4. He never forget where he started from.
5. When he creates something, he keeps his audience in mind.
6. I love him dearly, and I love Yuchun and Junsu, also.
7. He is really patient and respectful towards all those people who put barriers towards JYJ’s growth and development.
8. I will support him and JYJ continuously.
9. I am impressed how can he and JYJ be so gracious and with a smile on their faces when things are so hard around them. Jeez, these boys are amazing.
10. Fans need to support the boys by being peaceful, kind, showing love and respect towards everyone, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t fight for them. However, we can do it smartly and intelligently. For example, buying the boys products, “invading” the Whole Wide World/Internet with JYJ’s name, voting for them in every and any poles, writing about their achievements and awesomeness everywhere, listening to their music, encouraging them when things get hard, petition for them. There shouldn’t be any part of the world that doesn’t know about JYJ. Also, working hard in our own lives to achieve our own dreams and look at them as inspiration.
Ok, I should stop now.
I like your list :)!
LOL your summary turns out to be an essay in point form =p But yes I agree with you, on all points. And on your 7th point, it’s really amazing how much he well all three of them had to endure even after all the success (su’s musicals, chun’s skks, jae’s directorial debut etc) they’re still pretty much blocked and taboo and yet not once have they lashed out and outright bash the industry that to this day relentlessly push them away even when they have the complete right to do so. If it were me, I don’t think I can control myself honestly. And even more so the fact that they know that they are barred from releasing music officially in their homecountry no less, they still continue to make music and use unconventional ways to release them, they’re just… seriously. I think I should stop too T-T I could go on and on really.
A++++
@daebaksama
“9. I am impressed how can he and JYJ be so gracious and with a smile on their faces when things are so hard around them. Jeez, these boys are amazing.”
Wow! I loved your post. A comprehensive list, alright. I especially loves your #9, above. These three are just f**king amazing to be able to bear up under all of this stress of being constantly attacked by SM and AVEX and still move forward, achieve greatly, be happy, be hopeful for the future, constantly create and be utterly gracious while doing all of it.
These are no ordinary artists. They really truly ARE New Imagination Icons.
Well gal, you sum it up alright! 😉
A++++++++++++++
absolutly agree w/ u
I share your thoughts as well.
Wow !!! Good Lists ….Which are all so very true ….
i love this talented and amazing guy so much..
IMHO Yonhap news seems like a reliable source concerning JYJ, they said it’s disappointing that Director Kim can’t smoothly publicize. I hope many media will do the same.. *I’m stranger in Korean media matters
And hearing those idea pouring from JJ’s head is.. WOW
he has a new song, is it possible it will be presented during Pusan concert?
A+
Acoustic on a small stage when they are older~
Director Kim, this should be a month long concert. how can we all fit in a small venue? XD
@rubypurple
It definitely needs to be a taped concert!
WHO could not LOVE this man!!??? WHO!!??
Is there anybody???
Jaejoong–your future’s so bright, you gotta wear shades.
THIS is the measure of a man. And as the saying goes…you can’t keep a good man down. Too bad those who don’t get it, refuse to see what’s right in front of them. The rest of us will simply enjoy what you have to offer. 🙂
Kim Jaejoong, you just keep on being ‘THE MAN’!
Yep. And I love The Man… *keeps on nodding while smirking*
Momma Hen~!!!! *jumps u`*
Even album distributing company?? Wth is going on in Korea? So after tv appearance, now even releasing album become difficult?!!! *i feel like killing* i’m sorry but i can never think abt Korea in the same way i did be4 knowing things like this are going on n look like no one bother trying to stop it (except fans)
@Ngoc ha
” i’m sorry but i can never think abt Korea in the same way i did be4 knowing things like this are going on n look like no one bother trying to stop it (except fans)”
I know what you mean. I understand. In fact, I share your outrage and have felt the exact same way. It is really really petty and small for these mega-entertainment companies to behave like a cross between The Mafia and a spoiled brat, stamping his foot and causing a scene in public. Because that’s what’s happening here. These guys, SM and AVEX, are embarrassing themselves before the world. Who could ever take them seriously as professionals, who are a good bet to do business with after this prolonged display of stupid pride, unchecked arrogance and general pig-headedness?
awesome interview! *standing applause*
every single answer he made is so thoughtful.. That makes me deeper in falling for him..
Cheerful and funny personality, yet he has bright mindset!
In his quest & struggle, he gains multi-faceted talents & characters. He’s a mega star, shining so bright for all to see and emulated. JJ is awesome and that’s why I’ve chosen him as my fav Star/Artist. He’s always striving for improvement & excellence.
I knew one man with that kind of mind, creativity and capacity. He was my bestest of friends, my lover, my most important life lesson. He is an artist who invests and invents (in) his bright future, also he is my best friend and love of my life (although we broke up 2 years ago).
Now I know two men (of that unique kind) >D
awww.. bt am happy that we get to meet these kind of people in our lives.. “let’s always count our blessings”
…and this is why he’s forever my ultimate bias
the boy is crazily talented but humble and kind. Just seeing all that ideas popping out of his head…they all sound so interesting. I’m charmed by him over and over and over again
And like someone mentioned earlier, he treasures his past but doesnt let it hold him down. instead using it to move forward. Truly inspiring ~
He makes me feel like I want to work harder too.
Kim Jaejoong you are truly amazing ~ and thats not the biased fangirl in me speaking
I love him and JYJ for all this life ♥
@Ellie
“…and this is why he’s forever my ultimate bias”
Yes, mine too. And here I always thought it was Yuchun (or, Chunnie, as I have learned to refer to him since coming here lol) but, no…… For his beauty and intelligence, artistic temperament and grace, it is Jae.
A+ interview
For us craving for a Jae drama, let’s just let Jae enjoys his newly found love – directing. I think one reason he doesn’t rush to a drama yet because he wants to do something different from what Junsu and Chun are doing and it’s healthy for the three of them, imagine if Jae and Chun dramas will air at almost the same time, comparison and competition (between fans) are inevitable.
And I’ll be waiting for this Director Kim :
” In a stage that stands out to the audience in its sense of 3-D and has a color scheme that is splendid, we’d make a space of fantasy as if hypnotizing the audience.” wow Jae has boundless creative imagination –
JYJ concert in 3D, as if you can touch them …make it happen Jae, I’ll start saving for that.
I admit I’m one of those fans who wants him badly to be casted in one, one cause I miss seeing him on the screen, two I want him to get the recognition he deserve in his homecountry, and three I want him to grow and explore that potential in him (he was brilliant in blossom pv) BUT yes I think I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that he might not venture into the drama world anytime soon. From this interview, and several others I’ve read of him, he’s not the type who would just jump into a project mindlessly just to put his name out there. And I respect that. When he’s ready and he finds a script he really likes and that he thinks will suit him then I’ll be there cheering him on. For now, I’ll be a proud fan of Kim Jaejoong, aspiring director and amazing artist.
And lol 3D jyj is both an exciting yet scary thought idk, but I’m going to hold on real tight to that future acoustic performance that he mentioned =D
@Sarah
lol. you’re scared of 3d JYJ, and I think most of the fans will faint, imagine JaeChunSu or whoever you’re bias, dancing/standing in front of you or just about to touch you, woah imagining this, I might also have a heart attack but still dreaming for this to happen and that intimate acoustic show would really be awesome.
lol omg just imagine junsu with intoxication (those hip thrusts are just crazy), yoochun with i love you, and jaejae with …everything (you can tell who my bias is really), I don’t think I can handle 3D jyj, I fear my sanity T-T so I’ll pass. And the sight of fangirls watching jyj in all their 3D glory will be terrifying imo XD
@kris
” imagine if Jae and Chun dramas will air at almost the same time, comparison and competition (between fans) are inevitable.”
Hmmm…. now, THAT’S interesting. I wonder if Jaejoong didn’t actually think that through and decide, “No, competing would confuse people, that would cause strife–I’ll go a different way.” I certainly wouldn’t put it past him to think in those terms. Jae IS Love, he loves us and wants to please and excite our imaginations–he wants us to love him back. This is a very intimate relationship we all have with him. He knows it and is responsive to it.
@Lilibaiyu
“Jae IS Love, he loves us and wants to please and excite our imaginations–he wants us to love him back.”
That’s exactly what made him even more special to us.
@kris
I don’t think Jaejoong is as interested in or drawn to acting as Chunnie always was & as Junsu is. In acting, unless you create & write your own script, you are basically interpreting what someone else has written. JJ seems to have too much creativity & too many ideas to be ‘confined’ in this sense. He is incredibly versatile & endlessly curious, & although acting is a challenge in it’s own right, I don’t know if it’s as much of a challenge as this bright young man needs. I see him in the future maybe dabbling in acting when he really likes a script, but I don’t think it will challenge & excite him the way directing obviously does.
my dearest baby…^____^
u just radiate sanguinity now; eases my worries.
i want the best happiness n success for u.
Right on, sister.
i love you kim jaejoong. you inspire me to be a better person and to challenge myself! ❤
“Right now I am using many cell phones but on one of them the start up screen is the photo I took with the five members of TVXQ. I don’t want to live as if I have forgotten the memories and recollections.” <– i really love this !! he said it again & again ❤ AKTF ❤
@luvjj
“but on one of them the start up screen is the photo I took with the five members of TVXQ. I don’t want to live as if I have forgotten the memories and recollections.” <– i really love this !! he said it again & again"
Knowing what a beautiful soul, so full of sentimentality Jaejoong is, how could anyone ever think he could "forget" TVXQ? That will never happen. But now, with the whole world open before him, with a chance to be everything he knows himself to be, how could he ever, ever "go back?" This I think is the point, or at least it is for me. He can't return to the stifling prison that was his life as 1/5 of the boyband, TVXQ.
He can't. It's not possible. He can only go forward now and with accolades coming daily as to his pursuits, all of the things he has set himself to accomplish are more and more adventurous and wonderful. We await each and every one with baited breath!
i dun wish for him to go back to that prisoner hell~ i’ll wait with him for them to be together again like before ^^
Maybe we should thank AVEX and SM for trying to block them in every possible when it comes to singing so they boys are branching out in such a way that we could never imagine. Even in singing, imagine a coke can in freezer, when the pressure is too much, it explodes. Then forever bye bye Mr Can, go to the hell called trash can, the pop has already splattered everywhere.
Ok!
“Thank you SM & Avex, then go to hell!!”
Ya know what, Jae, I’m a huuugee yuchun biased, but idk, you really have big capability to steal someone’s heart, dont you? ^^
This boy never cease to amaze me.
With every interview he does, every project he takes, every song he writes, every concert he directs, every song he sings, every thing he does, I just love him more and more!
I can imagine, what can he NOT do!?
Nothing! He can not do nothing!!!
Even if the results may not turn out as well, as least he has the courage to try.
Many stay in their comfort zone for the fear of failure, he doesn’t.
People will bound to criticize him if he does not succeed.
But I will say it to their faces; then YOU try doing all he does! Do YOU have the courage? If not, keep your criticism to yourself!
Kim Jaejoong, have I told you you’re awesome? 😉
@shadow
Awesome post!
@Shadow
“But I will say it to their faces; then YOU try doing all he does! Do YOU have the courage? If not, keep your criticism to yourself!”
See, they would never admit they don’t have the guts, and with no guts…goes no glory!
This is what separates the men from the boys. Jaejoong and they guys have shown they know what taking risks are all about. No comfort zone for these guys. That is why they are succeeding.
I envison JYJ on a trek where no one has gone before. When they reach the summit of that trek, they plant a pole whose flag unfurls and it says, ‘JYJ are here first’! Unclaimed territory that is ALL theirs. Others will have to ask permission to cross their territory. Life is good. 🙂
Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooooh! Mommy-hen I LOVE that last paragraph!
This interview was one of the best I’ve read with Jaejoong. You can really feel his passion & excitement for directing & for being in charge of the overall production of whatever he’s involved in. The LED light stage sounds awesome – I can’t wait to see his ideas in motion. But the accoustic set on a small stage – those are some of my favourite JYJ performances, when it’s just them singing. They are so good, they don’t need anything fancy to mesmerise the fans with – their songs, their voices & they themselves are mesmerising enough! If they were any more mesmerising, we’d lose our eyeballs to them!
I so love love love this interview, he also knows what we know, they’re conquering the fields of acting, musicals, and directing!
I love his imagination. It’s actually his mindset that motivates him to do better, he just thinks positive of any type of challenge, even the challenge of not appearing on TV.
His Namsan dream, I now dream to be part of that dream. Imagine being one of those bystanders and be able to witness his work, wow!
I love him ;~;
he really amazing person who always have many things that can suprise us……:)
he really enjoy everything that he do right now and it’s good for JYJ coz can u imagine that in one group there are a great musical actor and soccer player, a great actor, and a great director……it’s really unique 😀
Wow..so awesome..his talent is endless. he always find new thing..
Jaejoong…you always make me proud babe ^_^
random: I like ur monster.. 🙂
I love Jaejoong more now than I ever did back when they were five. I feel like after all these years, this is the only time that I have gotten a glimpse of who he really is, not the concept/image that the company wanted him to portray. The same goes with Yoochun and Junsu – they’re not mere images anymore that I can freely mold into whatever personality I want them to have. I love all their interviews, the ability to express themselves more freely, and just the fact that they became more human.
“Junsu has established himself as a musical actor, and Yoochun as an actor. Right now, I find it very enjoyable that I can challenge myself, by myself, in something under the name of Kim Jaejoong. The work of directing, with which I make someone become bright with my work, is attractive. As long as I have the opportunities I am going to do my best within my capabilities.”
Back when the lawsuit started, I was worried for them because I didn’t want them to disappear off the face of the earth. Two years later, I can breathe a sigh of relief because now I know that no matter what happens, JYJ is not going anywhere.
@Aki – liked your post ❤
also…re: “Back when the lawsuit started, I was worried for them because I didn’t want them to disappear off the face of the earth. Two years later, I can breathe a sigh of relief because now I know that no matter what happens, JYJ is not going anywhere.”
oh girl…..as long as all of US are still living/breathing…they will always have the opportunity to perform/shine….I’m in this for the long haul – Love them too much to leave them. (hug)
@Aki
“Back when the lawsuit started, I was worried for them because I didn’t want them to disappear off the face of the earth. Two years later, I can breathe a sigh of relief because now I know that no matter what happens, JYJ is not going anywhere.”
I’ve said it before, multiple places, but I think it bears repeating yet again:
Nothing and No One can ever stop JYJ. They are too strong, too talented, too persistent, they are too ready to do hard work to achieve their goals. Their main goal, as it appears to us now? They are not going anywhere! They are not going to fade away. They are in it, BIG TIME, for the long haul. This is what is so endlessly exciting about watching them.
We have to continue to as fans to fight for them as hard as ever. As persistent as JYJ and their fans are, SME is just as persistent to continue to block them. I don’t know why they don’t just get on with their lives, but they are still determined to stop JYJ. I will never stop fighting for them, and I will never let my guard down.
@Lisa
“As persistent as JYJ and their fans are, SME is just as persistent to continue to block them. I don’t know why they don’t just get on with their lives, but they are still determined to stop JYJ. I will never stop fighting f”or them, and I will never let my guard down.”
Agree, I won’t let my guard down for a second either until these a**holes SM and AVEX are face down on the canvas crying “uncle.”
That always annoyed me too. In the beginning Jae confessed that his concept was the “silent, dark type” and that he wasn’t suppose to talk much at interviews. He couldn’t do it though, the dork in him is too strong. The image was shattered. While that is humorous it is also irritating that they think they can tell a bunch of 19 year olds to adopt a concept and walk around pretending it is the “real” them.
That is why I’m confused when I hear fans say “He is so brave and true” “He is manly, serious and a good leader” or “She is a compassionate person who values family.” How the hell are you so sure? You don’t know them. Hearing them say something in idol variety shows is apparently “proof” to these people. pft. Whatever.
I know Eric Mun is a great leader not because ass-kissers on TV say it or because he said it himself but because of his brave actions that kept Shinhwa together. I know JYJ are brave, resourceful, artistic young men not because others say it but because they took a chance knowing they might never be able to perform again to leave an abusive company. They compose and write their music, they couldn’t sell their CD as an album so they sold it as a book, they entered venues that are generally ignored by idols and they are completely isolated from the Korean idol scene. They are getting no help from any of them.
This article really conveyed the excitement he has for the creative process. I would love to hear him talk about it, even if I don’t have a hope of understanding a word, just to see the light in his eyes. I can see why he would enjoy this, working with other people to make their performance the best it can be. He is so giving that way. I’m so happy he’s found something that he can call all his own.
haha jae jae so cute~ yup russian gymnastics =D best of the world~ look up anna bessonova jae jae ^___________^ she’s artistically beautiful~
JJ is an amazing person^^
Director Kim is forever………… my bias 😉
Jaejoong never runs out of ideas. His mind is constantly at work coming up with something new. He is only one person but it is as though he has five heads. XD
Kim Jaejoong-nim, you’ve proven your outstanding ability. You can actualize yourself by being a director. I’m proud of you. You also has grown up as time goes by………Can’t wait for the realization of your dreams. We, all JYJ families, will be witnesses of your bright career in the future! Daebak ^___^
“he broadcast companies imposed sanctions on JYJ for the reason that it is in the middle of a lawsuit with SM and the album distributing companies also disapproved of joining JYJ.” -> is this means that they cant make album again now? is that why ‘their room’ have to be released as book and not as an music album? as until now ‘their room’ cant even recognized as a succesfull album bcoz it came as a book?
gosh, i’m so mad if that what was happened.. and i hope if that is trully the case, with this new development, now they can release album. i would love to hear ‘get out’ and ‘in heaven’ release soon.
and gosh, i’m so proud for these boys. they are so mature that i even found its hard to see them as a young artist (let alone to be called as idol). they surpassed lot of things young singers in their age will experience. really, this young man is trully artists..
Yes distributing companies are being “influenced” by SM as well. In Japan JYJ’s DVD and their “Thanksgiving in Dome Live” CD was not listed in the Oricon charts because Avex, ‘the Japanese SM’, said it was a type of promotion and it violated Avex’s contract with JYJ yet they had no problems cashing either. In Korea, SM did the same thing so JYJ released “Their Rooms” as a ‘book-album.’
@Mia2
“Avex, ‘the Japanese SM’, said it was a type of promotion and it violated Avex’s contract with JYJ yet they had no problems cashing either. ”
Yes, AVEX is certainly using their “best efforts” to promote and nurture the career of JYJ, no? **rolls eyes**
Hopefully, when this gets to court, this will be one of the reasons why AVEX will lose the case.
<333 can't be astounded by your endless amazing capabilities. but soo tired jj from working ehh? i see your eye bags. TT hope you wont overdo yourself before North America tour!
I like to sense Jaejoong’s happiness. He really likes to direct and he’s been challenging himself constantly. ¡Excellent! He’s planning for the future and he has amazing visions of what he wants to do. ¡Wonderful! I’m sure he’ll do an amazing work directing the rhythm gymnastics’ gala.
Yup !!! JJ has lots of ideas in directing….He even has visions of what he will do without doubt….JJ Ganbatte Kudazai !!! Show them how amazing & talented you are !!!
Another great interview that focuses on his huge imagination and vision. I pray he will get the opportunity to bring them all to life.
Thank you SoMeonE. I f it wasnt for your slave contract we would not have seen this genius unleashed. This man is so talented and so humble. It is rare to see a star- or anyone for that matter- that would like to see others shine, than themselves.
It is just the begining JJ, I see you going far.
I love this interview. Jaejoong has matured so much. He looks so happy now. I’m glad.
You’re amazing Jaejoongie. (:
Director Kim, We love you!
I love this article..so deep and meaningful..love JYJ forever
With each new interview we get more incites into the creative and incredibly inventive mind of Kim Jaejoong. through all the drama surrounding him, Jaejoong (and his members) has not only withstood this strife, but has risen above it; with humility, generosity, grace and above all; Love. Keep striving and exploring, Jae. We will be with you!
He keeps the “memories”..he can move & face the present without fear of looking back at his past. I hope some will just STOP always looking for signs that he keeos memories. He can remember and can move on i’m ardently hoping all who says they also love the 3 can have same attitude…keep memories but moving on..show love by supporting and embracing their present…the present is JYJ!
I know!!! It is like they are obsessed with this. “Oh I saw tears in their eyes. They must be thinking about Yunho and Changmin. They want to go back!” YOU want them to go back.
I can’t say with certainty why they get emotional at times. It could be that they are crying because they have fans who still love them even if they don’t have a big company backing them up. They still have people who love and believe in them. I don’t cry easily but if I found that there were all these people who loved me as much as the JYJ family loves JYJ I would cry too. So stop making this about your “all 5 delusions” I don’t say this because of JYJ/Homin’s personal relationship but because SM is a company with a well recorded history of abuse and shady dealings. If Yunho and Changmin decided to stay there that is their business not JYJs so why should they go back?
Besides missing your friends is not a crime is it? Just because they miss their friends of 9+ years doesn’t mean they are ecstatic about SM or their shitty contract.
Seriously some of you cry a river for no reason.
*rant over* Of course this was not directed at Nina since she agrees that some should stop looking for “signs” in every freaking little thing. If you are going to be OT5 then exhort Homin to leave SM instead of pounding on JYJ’s back.
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agree some always make a big deal out of something so ordinary…..
those who truly love JYJ will be touched to the core and will not want JYJ to go back to that previous situation …we know of their hardships and sacrifices making that big decision, so we are showing love by embracing their choices and support their “baby steps” beginning again
who doesnt love this guy (except for those who driven crazy by money) XD he’s super talented, sing well, compose great songs, creative to the point that allow him to come up with such unimaginable ideas, and I believe that he can make them all come true. and go along with those are a soft heart toward fans and family and friends, a strong mind against hardship and haters, yet mention his perfect appearance…sometimes I keep wondering if he really walks on the ground like us..why i often have this feeling that he comes from above?? XDD I’m not very good at fanart, or else I will make one with him and white wings on his back <333
To me, there’s nothing sexier than a creative mind, nor anything more attractive than a life lived with passion. And Jaejoong has both, in spades.
Amen!
he’s very talented person. I hope he’ll reach more and more success.. He’ll be best music director
I knw we all love JJ for everything, but I wanna say I absolutely heart this reporter too!! Kya!!!~~ ^^
The reporter is just fantastic in that he/she fills us in on the details (I’m sure JJ spoke about a lot more~) of JJ’s directing dreams and imaginations ~~ In between the lines, he also throws in the JYJ story, their plight, their current activities and let shine the wonderful and amazing character of who we call Director Kim now~~ Kudos to the reporter!!
I absolutely love the way he detailed JJ’s directing ideas and all his excitement and enthusiasm~~ The stuff that he details can pave future opportunities for JJ to expand further and establish his career of directing. All those imaginations… any aspiring directors or even veteran directors can take those as cue for collaborations and stuff! It shows who JJ truly is now!~
I’m mumbling~~ Hahaha… Yoohoo!!
Very true.
JJ you’re one amazing talent! I think I will see u in a movie first hehe
Ganbatte ne. Ganbatte ne.. Success for your Directing. its already your choice.you do it with happy felling, you get satisfactory.
n maybe.. many and even me expect you be in TV/cinema as an actor. but you enjoy by composing n stage directing n make everyone around you happy. I support you.
btw.. moving stage is awesome. it’ll be come true at next JYJ concert stage.
and Acoustic performance.? aaacch I want to see it more of JYJ acoustic. 😀
soo.. Hwaitting….. you deserve to get everything that you dream on.
he is finding his path, i think he will want to do more directing jobs.