Archive For June 22nd, 2011
[NEWS] Park Yoochun Becomes a “Happy Cutie Pie” on Ripley Set
Park Yoochun Ascends to a “Happy Cutie Pie”
Park Yoochun who is appearing in Miss Ripley has ascended to a “Happy Cutie Pie” in the filming set of the drama.
He has taken the role of the successor to an international resort group, Song Yoohyun, in the drama and is acting with a warm voice and bright smile. The talk by the set affiliates is that his appeal is not merely emitted in the drama but also that it continues into the filming set. During times of rest when there is no filming or during times of waiting, he is said to reveal his unique cuteness and to make a half-moon-eyed smile all the time to make the set into a sea of laughter.
Kim Seungwoo, who is a sunbae of many years, is said to be fond of Park Yoochun. He is showing a personality that is polite but also friendly to the sunbaes and the staff of the set. In particular, it is said by the staff that because of his attentiveness his popularity among the female staff is tops.
Source: Kyunghyang
Translation Credit: JYJ3
[NEWS] 110622 Jaejoong Still Unconfirmed for Last Secretary But Plans to Say Hello to Korean Viewers Soon
Note: Another optimistic but cautious article >_<
JYJ Kim Jaejoong. “Plan to Soon Give His First Introduction to Domestic Viewers”
It has become known that Kim Jaejoong of the group JYJ is examining the possibility of appearing in the SBS drama The Last Secretary. JYJ’s agency revealed: “Examining the appearance in The Last Secretary positively. Jaejoong plans to soon give his first introduction to domestic viewers.”
The Last Secretary is a drama that will be aired immediately after SBS’s City Hunter. It is a romantic comedy in which Kno Eunsul, who has become hired as a secretary in a large corporation after having suffered due to not being able to find work, falls in love with her superior. Currently, for the female lead of Kno Eunsul, actress Choi Kanghee has been cast.
The role for which there is negotiations over Kim Jaejoong is for Cha Moohyun. It has become known that this character will form a love triangle with another male lead for Kno Eunsul. On the other hand, Kim Jaejoong has appeared as supporting cast for Japan’s Fuji TV drama Sunao Ni Narenakute and has also appeared in the movie Heaven’s Postman.
[OTHER TWITTER] 110622 Manager of Kim Ahjoong Ran into Jaejoong; Comments Positively on JJ’s Acting
Note: Lee Hwangwoo is the manager of the actresses Kim Ahjoong and Hong Sooah. He tweeted the following a few hours ago:
[TRANS] It seems that whether Kim Jaejoong-kun will appear in the SBS Mini Series The Last Secretary is the talk of the town… FYI, I met Jaejoong on my way out from doing some work in the production company of that drama about a week ago… I feel that likely he is examining the possibility positively… I think it will be fine if he performs as well as he did in Sunao ni Narenakute!!
It seems that the industry insiders give good marks to Jaejoong’s acting in Sunao ni Narenakute! ^__^
Source: @lhw0116
Translation Credit: JYJ3
[NEWS] 110622 JYJ Junsu’s Luxury Townhouse Garners Much Attention
JYJ Junsu’s luxury townhouse has been the center of attention lately after it was revealed that veteran singer Lee So Ra also lives in the same ritzy neighborhood. Local media reported that they live in Paju, a suburb area just outside of Seoul. The district they live in is an upscale neighborhood with only 98 townhouses that are mostly comprised of two ground floors and a basement.
After the location was reported, many fans and media went back to Junsu’s past Tweets where he revealed photos of the interior of his house. In these photos, you can see an upscale bar, luxurious living room, garage with a ping pong table, and a garden with a mini waterfall/water fountain.
Junsu currently lives with his parents at home. The average price for this townhouse reportedly goes as high as $2 million USD.
[NEWS] 110622 Jaejoong Not Confirmed for Last Secretary but Attended Script Reading Practice
JYJ Kim Jaeojong, Will He Appear in His First Domestic Drama?
The news that group JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong (26) will (likely) appear in SBS TV’s “The Last Secretary” (working title).
On the 22nd, an affiliate of “The Last Secretary” revealed to TV Report: “The contract has not been entered into yet. It seems that everything will be finalized within one or two days.” He also said: “It is true that Kim Jaejoong participated in the script-reading practice today (23rd) but we are in the middle of fine-tuning with regards to the contract.”
An associate of Kim Jaejoong also took the same position as the drama affiliate, saying: “Now is not the stage to talk about appearing in the drama yet. Please wait a little. Whether Jaejoong appears or not, we will announce our position soon.” Read More →
[TRANS] 110621 An Automatic Pardon for Lee Soo Man, the Originator of the European Korean Wave ‘Slave Contract’ [Fiasco]?
Note: This article was originally posted on the first page of news portal sites. However, it suspiciously disappeared from the front page quickly after it was posted.
An Automatic Pardon for Lee Soo Man, the Originator of the European Korean Wave ‘Slave Contract’ [Fiasco]?
2011-06-21

[金土日의 리트윗] And if they buy it just because we export it?…the things that get buried under the hype about European expansion
The Korean Wave is tumultuous. Korean pop culture, which started rapidly spreading abroad in the late 1990s through TV dramas, to this day doesn’t show signs of slowing down. And now, through the Internet, Korean idol singers are even widening their stage all the way to Western Europe. This story was already reported by numerous media outlets, but the fine details were omitted. In any case, in summary, it was reported that even average European consumers were starting to respond to the musical products of the pop music business pioneered and executively directed by Lee Soo Man. Read More →
[TRANS] 110621 “Miss Ripley” : Park Yoo Chun Reveals His Identity to Lee Da Hae
On yesterday’s episode of MBC’s “Miss Ripley,” Yoo Hyun (Park Yoo Chun) unveiled his identity to Mi Ri (Lee Da Hae) by confessing that he’s Mondo Group’s heir.
After Yoo Hyun and Mi Ri started officially dating, he cautiously revealed, “My dad is the CEO of Mondo Group” in order to introduce her to his parents. Mi Ri, who was aware of the fact, made a surprised face, pretending that she was shocked, as she demanded “How could you deceive me?” Yoo Hyun apologized, “I’m sorry. Can you please forget everything else and just think about me? Please understand that I did this so that I could meet you.”
[NEWS] Park Yoochun’s “This Empty Place Is For You” is an all-kill on online music charts
JYJ’s Yoochun soundtrack song for the drama “Miss Ripley” is reported to have taken over various online music charts. On the 21st of June, Yoochun’s track “This Empty Place Is For You” was released online and immediately became the most searched tag on various portal sites and the most popular song on online music charts.
Fans have reacted well and news sources have dubbed the sudden takeover on the charts as an “all-kill,” as it continued to top rankings this afternoon. Currently, “This Empty Place Is For You” is still the most popular song on Daum and Cyworld’s Real Time Charts. Read More →