JYJ Kim Jaejoong, Initiation Ceremony into the Drama Scene. “I am Happy.”
“I’m happy!”
Group JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong be initiated into the drama scene with the new SBS Wed-Thursday drama Protect the Boss. In this drama which will air as the follow-up to City Hunter starting on the 3rd, he took on the role of the Prince of Finance, Cha Muwon, Section Leader. He acted in the drama Sunao Ni Narenakute that was aired in Japans’ Fuji TV last year, but this is his first time to appear in a domestic drama. He was bright but at the same time looked earnest/serious.
Ji Sung hyung, Choi Kanghee noona, Park Youngkyu sunbae…. Surrounding me, altogether angels.
This is Kim Jaejoong who has shown off charisma on the stage after debuting as group TVXQ in 2004, but acting is still unfamiliar. Jaejoong smiled widely: “From Park Youngkyu sunbae nim to Ji Sung hung, Choi Kanghee noona, Filming/Lighting director, and FD, I only have angels around me. I find it memorable the effort to breathe together (T/N: “cooperate”) in the drama and the atmosphere on set is too great– I am satisfied.”
He laughed, saying that Choi Kanghee, often counted (among the top in terms of) an actress who is of the fourth-dimension (T/N: quirky), affectionately reached out to him, saying: “I heard from the music video director that Mr. Jaejoong is very unique, are you of the fourth-dimension?” In a radio program for which Choi Kanghee emcees, JYJ’s member Park Yoochun who has appeared in the recently-concluded Miss Ripley of MBC has also left a text, saying: “Since the filming is over, I will go (over) with chickens.” Choi Kanghee, at each time of filming, meticulously takes care of Kim Jaejoong. She also relays to him the atmosphere of the filming with text messages on days on which there is no filming.
He said that the more he acts, the more he is attracted to acting, and poured out: “In challenging myself at a new thing, new projects have formed, and the environment has also changed, and so it is hard but it is fun. During the TVXQ days, we so ran and just ran so that I feel that I felt that it was harder actually back then than now.” If one were to say that he has shown an extravagance/glamour on stage, as an actor Kim Jaejoong plans to subtract a lot of that to show himself as a human being. “I am not cool or have (great) ambitions but I do resemble Cha Muwon in that I have an ability to befriend.”
Although nowadays it is in to be muscular, he is restraining his workouts. “Because he is a calm and a relaxed character, I must portray even small movements with sensitivity. If the muscles were to protruding I felt that it will not fit, and so I am not doing weight-training.”
Idol Groups Nowadays Are “Amazing.”
To Kim Jaejoong who had brought about the “idol boom,” what would the idol groups of nowadays look like. “They are all pretty and cool and they also sing so well,” Kim Jaejoong said, and laughed: “Although it is possible that JYJ would fall behind in terms of physical endurance, I think that at singing at least we are still good (T/N: better).” The hair salon that he goes to is also used by B2ST, A-Pink, Boyfriend, and such idol groups. “Perhaps because they were 7 to 8 years younger and so there is a large age gap, I feel cautious. When the hubae groups give me a greeting with a 90-degrees bow, I also politely greet them with a 90-degrees bow.” He also joked around: “Nowadays I am confusing the idol group names and members. When I debuted as TVXQ the adults said ‘I do not know who is who,’ and I do not feel that such is a stranger’s concern.” Further, he said that he was shocked at the challengers on audition programs that are over-pouring these days and showed appreciation/wonderment: “I think that if I had gone on one I would be cut in 10 seconds. There are so many cameras yet they did not tremble but instead showed off their talents to their hearts’ content.”
Happy Because of Having a New Challenge and JYJ Members
JYJ was chosen as an honorary ambassador for Jeju Island’s selection as one of the New Seven Wonders and so was planning to appear in the “KBS Special 7 New Wonders Wishes Live” broadcast, but suffered the pain of being notified unilaterally from KBS of the decision to cancel. He was serene: “Jeju Island is such a beautiful place and a pride of our nation, and so even aside from my role as an honorary ambassador I want to continue promoting it even if I am alone.” He has endured small and big pains as TVXQ broke up, but he is overcoming them because he has members with whom he is bonded to like brothers. Even though he is in his 8th year of debut, he was modest, saying that he is only at 5am in a 24-hour day. The reason was this– “I know many things but it is a new beginning and I have hope.” He said that due to this he is happy.
As befitting of a Korean Wave star, there are of course continual visiting by the fans on the drama set. Also on his twitter, fans from all over the world—Japan, Thailand, China, and such Asian region, and England, France, and Spain among others – rain forth tweets. He revealed his wish: “I wish that the drama ends without incident and that there will be good things to JYJ and Jaejoong.”
Source: Sports Chosun
Translation Credit: JYJ3
*o* mr. kim jaejoong.
Jae, dude don’t ever change being who you are. Just stay being Kim Jaejoong, all around great talent, and wonderful person. The rest will fall into place. 🙂
he’s such a modest guy.. i cant believe we still have people like him.. he and Yoochun and Junsu are really precious people..
This VE Sister agrees with eveything you say. The more I see Jae, the more I love him. He has a great future ahead of him, and I’m happy to be able to see everything that he accomplishes.
@ro1499
Hi girlfriend,
Well, I really must agree. Jaejoong is a man for all seasons. I just love who he is and everything he does.
He really does make other guys just seem unacceptable. Mr. Jae your always changing but still wonderfully the same.
He is so modest…he should know that all 3 members of JYJ are amazing. Nobody can compare to them (in my opinion at least). On another note, I am so excited for Protect the Boss!! XD
I love Jaejooong.
But I still find it amazingly awkard how he still seems to have a hard time smiling on camera XD
I think the cool/mysterious personality has been ingrained in him that he doesn’t know how to really smile in front of the camera~ XD
Lol, with him you can always tell when hes genuinely smiling. Kid does not know how to fake one xD
he always was like that
that´s why some people thought he was cold (even me ) in the past ,when I didnt knew anything about him(bcuz he always had a intense and mysterious gaze) I thought ,oh my god !! maybe this guys is cold or even arrogant but I learned alot about him and I realized he isn´t a cold guy (he is one of the most genuine boys from k-pop )…this is just his aura but I think he cant help it
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH T_T
such an amazing personality he has
♥ All the success to our beautiful star Kim Jejung.
Coz sweetie, you’re an angel yourself…
Good people are attracted to good people. 🙂
This it one of the reason why he’s so loved.
Modest, kind, down-to-earth, gentle, sweet, hardworking, etc, etc…. I can just take out the dictionary and quote all the nice words and they can all fit into Jae. (^_^)
He is an angel on earth
Yoochun will come with chicken? Cute.. He support his hyung
i feel great and proud of jae. Fighting !!!!!!
“Even though he is in his 8th year of debut, he was modest, saying that he is only at 5am in a 24-hour day. The reason was this– I know many things but it is a new beginning and I have hope.”
Cheers to new beginnings~ ^^ keep on improving Jaejoong!
Thanks for the translation admins~ ^^ I just saw this one on the knews site~ so fast! ^^
Angels deserve to be fellow Angels 🙂
He………is just. Omg. Seriously. Jaejoong, please never feel like you have to change ANY part of you. For us, you are PERFECT the way you are. So amazing, so talented, and just a beautiful person inside and out.
JaeChunSu is just LOVEEE~
he is a angel ^^
Everything in this interview is just great.
*During the TVXQ days, we so ran and just ran so that I feel that I felt that it was harder actually back then than now”…poor boys, ran and just ran, but the ceo/executives were the ones getting richer.
* so you’re not doing weight training, that’s why your chest muscles seem minimal these days, not because you aren’t eating well.
* “Although it is possible that JYJ would fall behind in terms of physical endurance, I think that at singing at least we are still good”. no, you’re not just good but at least you’re the best, and about physical endurance? in what field Jae that you’ll fall behind, lol.
*I like how the writer touched about Jeju’s case and how he gives emphasis to Jae’s brothers Chun and Su :” He has endured small and big pains as TVXQ broke up, but he is overcoming them because he has members with whom he is bonded to like brothers.”
*Jae never fails to give smart answers.
He’s so humble. 🙂
Gahh, it’s moments like this that I remember why I love him. ♥
Kim Jaejoong.~~
The reason why after all these years
you are still in my heart is because
you are beautiful inside and out! ♥
Amazing Jae! *o*
I love all his interviews… I´m so proud of being his fan!
I love what he says in this.
And of course you’re so much better, Jae! All three of you are!
JYJ is the best for a reason 😀
Can’t wait for Wednesday!
Love his words ❤ I'm happy he's having a good time there^^ JaeJoong ah, you yourself are an angel too!!
"I think that at singing at least we are still good" what is this JJ?? You guys are the best out there!!! Ever since i become your fans and get addicted to JYJ music, i cant bring myself to listen to any other idol group anymore…there is a huge gap there!!
"I also politely greet them with a 90-degrees bow" even though he's 7-8 years older than them??
JJ's wise, sweet, modest, warm…i think through the interview, the journalist had grown much affection for him too, i can see quite a lot of kind words for JJ and JYJ in the article 🙂
Jead dear-you’ve outdone a lot of the new talents..I don’t think you and your brothers should be worried about the new generations because the last time I checked…we your fans will make our children your fans too~rofl
I love how considerate he is and the fact that all three of them are just purely beautiful.I’m a proud fan ^_________^
“we your fans will make our children your fans too”
lmao pretty much, my children will know of the greatness of JYJ believe you me lol….actually in the future and now, everyone around me that mentions kpop will know of JYJ lol
I got to know them on TV before their debut in Korea… long time ago..
and am very happy to be able to share the time with them and
to watch their personal development.
Very nice to see matured JYJ!
We are proud of being your fans!
So proud! JJ seems loved and praised by all the experienced actors and actresses for his acting!
Am really happy he’s enjoying himself on set. I too wish that the drama will ends without incident and that there will be good things to JYJ and Jaejoong. ^^
I like how the heading says that Jaejoong said new idol groups are “amazing” but then he never says anything of the kind, LOL. What’s he gonna say, “they all suck!”? Jaejoong is soooo sweet and kind~~~
I learnt from Jaejoong a lot..His modest, his humble made me love him more..
kkkkke awkward smile is awkward X-D
oh and Jaejoong….shut-up with this “im not that cool” nonesense, you know you are the best…..and if you don’t, well sir, you and I need to have a serious talk lol b/c you and your 2 bro’s need to know how flawless you all are!! haha
i admire how humble he is actuallyJaejoong~ah, your wish is our wish too~~
“May everthing goes very well in your drama and May only good happenings
to you and JYJ today, tomorrow and all the days to come”
Jae’s gracious person and JYJ’s talent will overcome all adversity.
I am so glad that Jae Joong is having a wonderful experience . Good for him, he deserves that and much more!
As for Junsu and Yoochun, I wish them the same good and better things too. I knew there was a reason I liked them all, especially Jaejoong, since he is so sweet and noble. I just like the way he is. I hope to meet him in person anyday now. In the meantime, I’ll just continue to admire him from a distance until the time is right to meet him. He really is an Angel. So there are angels in Korea! Nice to know! Many blessings to him now and always. Sincerely, Xiomalis Curet-Miami, FL
oh jj, we are happy to hear this from you.