Note: A fan’s brother just recently shared his impression of Kim Jaejoong’s popularity at Boot Camp/Training Camp.
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Bro: BTW I forgot to tell you I saw Kim Jaejoong when I was in the army.
Me: WTF? You want to die? You knew I loved him for 10yrs
(Note: Fan shared her kakaotalk conversation with her brother, she was upset because her bro just recently told her about Jaejoong lol)
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My bro was sick so went to hospital and someone yelled, “Hero Jaejoong!” He turned his head and made eye contact with Kim Jaejoong
Then bunch of soldiers ran to Kim Jaejoong and asked his autograph on their uniforms.
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My bro saw Kim Jaejoong several times and there were so many people gathered around him every time.
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Bro, why did you just stare at him? Felt sorry coz you didn’t believe Kim Jaejoong was in your division? Let’s swap eyes with me.
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The Kim Jaejoong my stupid muggle brother saw was so so white, slim and handsome. It wasn’t that long since he enlisted.
Kim Jaejoong was always surrounded by so many people who wanted his autograph or wished to talk to him. He is so popular.
Source: @JYJ___3_
Translated by: @crystalmoon64
Shared by: JYJ3
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So they they have a restored his name Hero in the army. I remember when they were to start TfVS they were told to get themselves nicknames and only Jaejoong couldn’t think of a name for himself. So the manager took him to a shaman woman a d she said this boy is destined to do great things and gave him the name Youngwoong Hero.
I gotta say it – poor Jaejoong. lol To be constantly swamped with autograph seekers, unable to get away. It sounds kinda nightmarish. I hope he’s taking it in stride. He is a HUGE star, that’s for sure. But this must be really hard for him. Where can he go to get away from it?
I was thinking the same thing. I know he has to be really flattered that people know who he is. But it got to be at least a little troubling when on days he is trying to just be low key and do what he has to do. You know you have those days where you just want to be left alone and you just do your job.
I have a feeling that in the army, there IS no “alone” for Kim Jaejoong… 😦 He is no longer in charge of his own space, his own person. He “belongs” to the collective. And that collective seems to want things from him constantly.
Oh, I know that feeling of being different. You become too visibile and too noticeable even if you are a nobody. You know whatever you do or don’t do will be noticed immediately. I sometimes find myself the only white face in a crowd of hundred African faces. If I miss just one meeting, everybody notices my absence, or even worse, they tell me how they saw me at such and such a place (dancing or having a drink?). Joongie, I fully understand and empathize with you. You carry a double cross – of being different and of being a somebody – a Hero.
In a place where there is no privacy and no way to just get OUT of view occasionally, it must be tough. I hope he was ready for this constant onslaught. He has always claimed he lives alone because he loves his privacy so it’s worrying…
@ lilibaiyu Unfortunately, no privacy at all in the army. And he is so highly visible he can’t scratch himself without somebody reporting what they saw. If he makes a small mistake, it will probably be spread far and wide.
But it could have been worse. At least he is surrounded by admiring soldiers I was worried they might be hostile, seeing him as a spoilt rich brat and being envious, bullying him in return.
I wonder if Korean soldiers go on furlough and when. This would be his only respite from attention.
I know, even in the army he has fans. I am very grateful he is doing well and is happy and loved by everyone. Still I wish he had more of a chance to escape the pressure of stardom.
“bunch of soldiers ran to Kim Jaejoong and asked his autograph on their uniforms ” isn’t it awesome? 😀
WHY? because he’s Kim Jaejoong!
for fangirls to swarm an idol is not surprising, but for soldiers in uniform …. GO GO FANBOYS , ticket war after MS will be much fiercer 🙂
Now methinks those autographs on uniforms were not for sisters and unnies. Methinks, after MS his concerts will have to be at the Dome
@ kris I love this. Saved it in my Soldier Jaejoong album. Thanks
Such a cute pic! I love it Kris!
Love it @Kris. Thanks
I pinned it too 👍🏻😘, hope u don’t mind 😚😚
Jaejoong is so loved in the army, that is great news. Yet not surprised coz he is so humble.