Wednesday, March 17, 2010

trying to watch a not so great drama

So because I'm trying to watch Autumn's Concerto, I'm not going to write to much in the next few days.

Guess I should talk about the drama Autumn's Concerto. It was released last 2009 and was loved by many. So I decided to give it a chance. Right now, 27 min and 33 sec into the drama and honestly, I don't like it. But I don't hate it either. Usually if a drama can not capture me in 30min...... I stop watching. But the lead actor, lead actress, and the baby are all celebrities I like so I guess I will at least finish the first 2 eps and then decided. So the drama follows a pretty typical plot. Rich and lonely boy mets hard working poor orphan, and they fall in love. The girl got pregnant with the rich boy's baby, but the rich boy lost his memory due to a brain surgery. SIX YEARS LATER..... they meet again and you know the rest. Vanness Wu (from Taiwanese F4) plays the rich boy. Ady An, one of the few TW actress whom I actually like, plays the orphan girl. There're 21 eps total.

If I really don't like Autumn's Concerto, then I will watch You're Beautiful next. Also a comment about the title....... I hate anything with the title AutumnXXX or any season actually. Koreans over used this type of titles already. So what's going on in the Kpop world?

Jaebeom posted a video of his cover of Nothing On You (originally by B.o.B.). He created a youtube account and told fans that he will periodically post videos of his covers. here is Jaebeom's page: http://www.youtube.com/user/jayparkaom

TW boy band Fahrenheit will be visiting Korea to promote TW tourism....... they are dubbed the DBSK of TW...... uhm, NONONONONONONONONO! I like Fahrenheit too, but DBSK is so much better.

YOUTUBE! K-POP Concert Live or MUSIC DAY on March 20th. You can watch it live at some stadium or on youtube! 2AM, Classiquai, Epik High, and Leessang and some fans will be performing.

SM and Mnet are still working on their little thing. At least they are talking now!

Picture time!



In Last pic is Junsu and Junho brothers!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Hogeng? I wish I live in LA or Vegas....


SO everyone should know that DBSK's Uknow Yunho is in Las Vegas right now. He is learning some MJ songs/moves with the production team of MJ Memorial Concert. I translated Yunho's Las Vegas interview. He looks so excited and happy in the clip. Yunho is born for dancing on stage. His expression is so heavenly when he gets to learn a new dance. He's very easy to talk to and seems to be letting along just fine with Americans on the team even though he does not speak english at all. I'm so very proud of him and am super glad that he is doing well. He doesn't seem to be affected by DBSK's current situation, but I'm sure deep down he doesn't want his team to break apart if it's preventable. Jung Yunho FIGHTING!!! You are the Best!


Hogeng? Well, Yunho is in the States....... appearantly Hangeng was too? According to legend (lol), Hangeng was spotted in a Chinese restaurant in LA at the beginning of the month. This information and the picture below were posted on a sina blog. But the post was deleted a few day later so can't find the original source any more. Being a WangDao/CP fan, this is very happy rumor to me lol. But then again, it's fairly easy to find non-Asian people in Beijing so..... I don't think a pic proves anything.


Also, TOMORROW the 16th of March, Hangeng's Sohu interview, first appearance after being in a courtcase again SM, will be aired. The MC who interviewed Hangeng posted the information on his blog. He also clearified that his privious post was deleted because he didn't want the exposure to hurt Hangeng. Now that the news is public and the interview will be aired within 24 hours. he feels more comfortable posting his thoughts and feelings about the interview.

More crazy news.
Chinese yogart/milk brand Meng Niu hires super stars as its models and holds annual concerts to promote its brand. April 11th is the date for its next concert. The organizer contacted SM so SM artists can perform at its concert. DBSK performed 5 years ago and SJ performed 3 years ago. It is rumored that this year SJ, DBSK, and HOT will perform...... uhm, HOT disbanded in 2001!!!! WTF, they are not going to perform together again, not in my opinion. They may appear as solo singers. Kangta is still active, and one of them (forgot who) is currently under a Chinese entertainment company. As for SJ and DBSK..... it is very likely that SJ(M) will perform, but not all members will be present. As for DBSK, except for their own concerts, they have not appeared in China for over 4 years plus their current disbanding rumor/problem, I doubt they will show up. So yeah, I basically just laughed really really hard at the person who wrote this article.

I was gonna post more news, but subbing Yunho's interview took a while. Plus there's nothing that important. so... Good night <3!!

Saranghaeyo Jung Yunho~~~~

Sunday, March 14, 2010

I have a few corrections/updates. All are fairly minor.

1) Anan is a Japanese magazine. It has Japanese issues and Korean issues. One of the reasons of why the magazine is popular is its posts of nude/exposed photographs of male celebrities. DBSK's Hero Jaejoong will be the first Korean (and non-Japanese) celebrity on the cover of the Japanese issue of Anan.
The magazine can be purchased online. After the news that Jaejoong will be on the cover, Anan's web server crashed so many fans wanted to buy the magazine. Also netizens are debating how much will Jaejoong be showing. Below are a few pics of past Anan covers.



There are some that are completely nude as well, which I do not want to post on my blog. Also, The cover image is a part of a set of photographs. Usually, the photos inside the magazine (in the same set) are more exposed.
Most fans do not want Jaejoong oppa to expose to much, but honestly I'm cool with whatever :)

2) DBSK credit cards!

Special fan service. In Japan, when you apply for Master Card now and get DBSK's photo on the card. There are 8 different versions/images. Accumulating a certain number of points (by using your first card), you can get the 2nd and eventually all 8. I'm a little confused about how to earn all 8, minimum requirements, and something about a $15 yearly fee?!?! Anyways, I can't get it cuz I don't live in Japan.

3) I got lazy yesterday so I didn't post the list of all DBSK activities in the next month.
March 17th, 2010
DVD [Best Video Clip], Blue-ray [4th Live Tour 2009 ~ The Secret Code ~ FINAL in Tokyo DOME], and [One Piece Memorial Best] will be release.
March 18th, 2010
Japanese magazine KBOOM May issue. 26 DBSK pics and interviews.
March 19th, 2010
Fuji TV will play 2009 FNS DBSK+some Japanese singer "Rainy Blue."
March 20th, 2010
Japanese magazine K-pop Best of Best April issue. 43 DBSK pics, cover, and interviews.
March 21st, 2010
VMC DBSK Special on TV.
March 23rd, 2010
Japanese magazine Ray May issue. Jaejoong, Junsu, and Yunho.
March 24th, 2010
STOP sell of 30th single.
[TVXQ NONSTOP - MIX Vol. 2] will be released.
March 25th, 2010
Japanese magazine KBOOM May issue extended version on DBSK.
March 27th, 2010
[This is it] concert in Seoul. Yunho will perform.
March 28th, 2010
[This is it] concert in Seoul. Yunho will perform.
Zuno's Showcase in Beijing. Junsu will perform.

April 2010
Every Thursday at 10PM, Jaejoong's drama.
April 18th, 2010
Zuno's Showcase in Tokyo. Junsu will perform.
April 26th, 2010
Every Monday and Tuesday at 11:55PM on SBS (or KBS2), Changmin's drama.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Heaven's Postman


Heaven's Postman is actually a very good movie. The story is sweet, meaningful, and a little weird....... Han Hyojoo's acting is pretty good. I've seen her in Ijamae (with Lee Junki). I think she's better in this movie. Jaejoong's acting is not bad either. At some parts, he looked a little awkward and artificial, but I really loved his eyes.

OK, let me try to organize here.
How about let's start with the plot and story line? Oh before I start, I should mention, I watched a fancam, Chinese sub version. So the quality wasn't the best. English sub version is not out yet.


Jaejoong plays Shin Jaejoon/Yu. (Han Jaejoon is actually Jaejoong's birth name, given by his biological parents. then he was adopted by his current parents and they named him Kim Jaejoong). Jaejoon is a wealthy and not-so-nice person (too typical). Before the story began, he got into a car accident and is in a coma. While his in a coma, his spirit made a deal with god. god agrees to let him stay in a coma and serve as "heaven's postman". There's a special mailbox where people who need to relieve their pain and express their longing to the dead can drop off a letter. Jaejoon's job is to read the letters and help these people move on. At the mailbox, Jaejoon meets Jo Hana/Saki, who comes to drop off a letter. Also, only people who are in pain because they cannot let go of the dead can see Jaejoon.

Jo Hana, played by Han Hyojoo, is a bright and cheerful with no job. She fell in love with a married man, but that man died. She's very angry at the man because he did not tell her that he is married already, so she wrote hateful letters and put them in the mailbox.
Jaejoon is attracted by Hana and invites her to become a Heaven's Postman with him. At first, she does not believe him and thinks that Jaejoon is a ghost. But after confirming with a coffee shop lady who can also see Jaejoon, she believes him and eventually joined his work. They do many good things that helped relieve other's pain. And because of the time with Jaejoon, Hana can slowly let go of her dead lover. Jaejoon and Hana fall in love. But as Hana starts forget her dead lover, she realizes that sometimes she can't see Jaejoon anymore. Jaejoon finally tells her the truth that if she forgets her dead lover she will no longer be able to see him.

On their final mission together, their target is a father who believes that his son hates even till the day his son died. Hana decides to record a fake testament which says that the son has forgiven his father. But Jaejoon, knowing his time is short, reveals the truth. He no longer wants to use lie to comfort other people. The father is angry, and Hana and Jaejoon argue. A few days later, Jaejoon leaves the earth and goes back to face god. Before he left, he leaves a letter to Hana expressing his gratitude and love.


Back into god's office, Jaejoon tells god that he's position is revealed therefore according to their agreement he should die now. But surprisingly, god tells Jaejoon that he can live again because he was able to help people and love. Jaejoon asks god what will happen to his memory as a heaven's postman and what will happen to Hana. god answers that to Jaejoon this will all be a dream and to Hana it's all real. Jaejoon returns to earth and meets Hana again at a post office...

That's a pretty detailed summary of the movie. The only thing I want to add is that, viewers and Hana do not know that only some people can see Jaejoon until more than half way into the movie. Viewers and Hana also do not know that the real Jaejoon is in a coma until the end. About 30-40 min into the movie, Jaejoon has a short, 3-5 sentence conversation with god, only no nows that he is talking to god.


I think Han Hyojoo did a really really good job in the drama. Especially the parts when Hana slowly begins to realize the Jaejoon is a ghost and that she will not be able to see him. Also, there are part, to show that other people can't see Jaejoon, Hyojoo had to act like someone is there and talk/push/etc. someone when in fact there's no one. She did well showing her happiness as well, when she is able to help others.


Jaejoong's character is very cold and generally lacks emotions. He never cried or smiled. For the most part, he's acting is natural. He has a very powerful/emotional/captivating gaze and a very sexy and heart-rending voice. he looked super handsome in the movie lol.


The scenes in the movie are all very pretty, especially the endless grassy hill with one red mailbox. The kiss scene was beautiful too. but I don't want Jaejoong oppa to be kissing some random girl lol. I should make myself clear, I don't mean that I want him to kiss Hangeng oppa, Yunho oppa, or etc. either. There are some scenes/lines that gave me goose-bumps lol. But I think if Jaejoong oppa say stuff like that to me I will be very happy :)

Well, I think overall Heaven's Postman is a good movie!
Jaejoong oppa, fighting!!! Can't wait to see your Japanese drama.

Friday, March 12, 2010

YAYAY!!! Spring Break is here :)
I finally found time to watch Heaven's Postman, which will be on the big screens in Japan on May 29th. The quality of the fancam version is not that great but there are subs now so I'm very happy.

Here comes some important Kpop news.


1) Xiah Junsu's TWIN brother's Official Showcase
Zuno (Kim Junho), DBSK Kim Junsu's twin brother, will have his official singing debut in Beijing on March 28th. Zuno has been on Introducing Star's Friends with Junsu and a few other Chinese shows. Zuno's agency is BIAS. When DBSK's lawsuit surfaced on the web, many netizens believe that Xiah will join Zuno's agency. Of course, these are all just rumors. however, Xiah will be appearing at every single one of Zuno's showcase. Honestly, Zuno, or his agency, needs Junsu to boost Zuno's popularity. Many fans probably will be going to the showcase to see Xiah and not Zuno.


2)
Siwon lost 8kg (almost 18 lbs) in ONE WEEK!!!! That's what he said at a recent interview with High Cut.
I wish I can lose weight like that...... of course I don't want to not eat for like 3 days either.
Other highlights. He said that SJ members support him and gave him advice. Heechul, Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, and Shindong especially.
Before Siwon signed his contract with SM, he asked the president of SM entertainment (Lee Soo Man?) whether he could get married while he is under SM or not. WOW! The president replied yes and asked him whether he has someone in mind already. lol, Siwon is so cool and nice. Of course, he quoted Bible verses again during the interview. I love how he is super super open about his religion. He is a very devout Christian and he is not ashamed of it (not that he has a reason to be). His openness and constant proclamation of his faith is very admirable. For his solo performance at SJ's concerts, he sang Casting Crowns Who Am I. Following Changmin who sang Upon This Rock at DBSK's concerts :)

3)
DBSK's With All My Heart will be in a Japanese movie. The movie will be released on September 11th.




4)
森马 (Semir), a famous Chinese brand that hired SJM as its models, is abusing other SM artist's photos?
Well, Kim Jaejoong is definitely on the shirt. Not sure what's going on. A few months ago, Heechul and Changmin's photos appeared on Semir shirts as well.

5)
Preview to Jaejoong's Japanese drama Sunao ni narenakute (Hard to say I love you). The drama is about 5 people who met through Twitter. Jaejoong plays one of the 5. Most sources say that he will be playing a doctor. But I found one that says he will be playing a news reporter so......
Jaegeng side note: they are both turning to acting :) Maybe, just maybe, they will be in a movie together one day!

6)

Lee Junki will be working on a new drama. The title of the drama is Faith. It's a historical drama and Lee Junki will be playing a legendary doctor. So I guess the drama will be similar to Ijamae. I still haven't see his latest drama Hero yet. Guess I really need to watch up.

7)
DBSK will be making appearances in a few magazines and a few Japanese shows in the next 2 months. but none of them are recent stuff. But Changmin's Korean drama and Jaejoong's Japanese drama are both coming out in April. End of this month, Yunho's This Is It Concert.

And Junsu will be attending/performing at Zuno's showcases in China and Japan.
Nothing about Yoochun though.
I'm very happy that they are active again even though not together.


8)
Last but not least, Japanese magazine Anan wants Kim Jaejoong on its cover. This is a good thing right? I don't know where the rumor came from, but netizens are saying that Jaejoong will be shooting nude photographs for the magazine!!!! I'm not sure what exactly is going on. Will update if I find more stuff on this issue :)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Singers to Actors and Actors and Singers

DBSK and SJ members are all doing separate activities for now.

Hangeng appeared on Sohu. Here's a preview with ENG SUB.
The video itself was taken on and off sohu, tudou, and other websites when it first came out. Some fans believe that posting such an interview at this time is bad for Hangeng's lawsuit/image/etc. Everywhere the video was posted, ELF protested and demanded it be taken off. I got to see it before it was taken off and actually saves a copy lol. But after about 24 hrs, the video clip resurfaced on all major websites.
I personally do not agree with ELFs on this one (actually I disagree with them often). Hangeng can decide what is good for himself. Is leaving SM good? Is leaving SJ good? Is going on a interview NOW good? I highly doubt that Sohu would upload the preview of the interview on its website if Hangeng did not agree to it. Plus, it's not like Sohu pressured Hangeng or SM forced Hangeng to go on the show. Hangeng wanted to go himself so I guess he felt ready to talk about all this.

There's this trend in Asia that singers have to act and actors have to sing.
After his big screen debut, Jaejoong will be performing in a Japanese drama. It has been confirmed. He will be playing a doctor. He will be the more handsome doctor ever. I want to find myself a doctor husband like him lol. Anyways, The drama will start airing in April. He's not the main but it's still cool.

Siwon, known as a singer (SJ member), actually debuted as an actor (like Kibum and Heechul of SJ) in 2003. Actually, he was in Dana (The Grace member)'s MV. Then he appeared in 2 dramas and modeled before debuting with SJ in 2005. He is now going back to his "original" occupation. He is the lead actor in Oh My Lady. He plays a super star. Here's the trailer. lol he is a super star.

I'm tired so not gonna comment too much. but Siwon's abs are awesome. Jaejoong's Heaven's Postman (first movie) is out with Chinese Sub. and last but not least, tons of awesome pics from Super Show II in Shanghai can be found http://tieba.baidu.com/f?z=725836525&ct=335544320&lm=0&sc=0&rn=30&tn=baiduPostBrowser&word=superjunior&pn=0.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Super Show II Shanghai



The big news over the weekend is of course Super Junior's Super Show II Concerts in Shanghai. The concert hall and stage are very small in Shanghai so 2 concerts (one on Saturday and one on Sunday) were held. A few weeks ago I wrote that the Shanghai concerts are the lasts of Super Show II, but I was wrong. SJ are holding 2 more concerts in their Super Show II tour. Both are in April. One in Malaysia and the other in the Philippines.
How was the concert?

Many fancam videos can be found on youtube. I will highlight the "important" or "surprising" performances.
1) KISSES!!! Of course, Heechul kissing a man is nothing surprising, but he again expanded that list.
Siwon kissed Heechul! Not a fake kiss either. A cute little peck :).
Heechul kissed Henry during Heechul's Solo performance of Temptation of Sonata. A very typical Heechul kiss. I highly doubt that it's a real kiss. But I have a question about the up-loader's comments in the info section next to the video....... WTF? "Raise from the dead?" and "Siwon couldn't take their crap anymore"????? I do not get it.

2) Instead of SNSD's Gee, Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Ryeowook performed F(x)'s ~~Chu~~ (they performed Chu at TW as well).

3) Ryeowook's hair is pretty crazy.



4) of course, Hangeng, Kibum, and Kangin were absent. but Kangin's parts in VCR's were not cut out. All of Hangeng's parts except for 3-4 sec in Intro and Sorry Sorry VCR were cut out. Kibum...... I don't think he's in any of them ever. Of course, Heechul opened Sorry Sorry Answer by himself (he should open it with Hangeng), a huge contrast when compared to the interaction between Donghae and Leeteuk right after.

5) Kyuhyun's solo, 原谅我 aka Forgive Me, was amazing as usual! This is old news, but I've never written about it. Some people say that Kyuhyun decided to sing Forgive Me after his comment on his CY world about Hangeng. But honestly, I don't believe in any of that. If it is true, then Kyuhyun learned the song in like 3 days, which is impossible considering his Chinese is not that great yet.


6) Kyuhyun was very cute. At the end of the show, he said "小心猪流感" (watch out for Swine Flu), which made the entire audience laugh because Eunhyuk just recovered from swine flu.



7) of course, big WELCOME BACK to Eunhyuk!!!! He is better and back in action. Back at KTR today (March 8).



On the fans' side.....

Heechul and Eunhyuk were the most popular two at the Shanghai concert. I've read a few detailed accounts on the concerts. Some say it was great, some said that there weren't many people (not all the seats were filled). From what I read, SJM with Hangeng is experiencing some difficulty. Henry and ZM are not well like over all. If it wasn't for Hangeng, SJM would not have made it as big.
Many fans went to the airport, booked rooms at every single 5-star hotel around the concert hall (so they won't miss which one SJ stayed in), followed them everywhere, ran around in the hotel to find SJ's floor/room, etc.
(Pic of sea of sapphire blue is not from this concert...... I saw some from the Shanghai concert but forgot to save them and now I am too lazy to go find them again).

The day after Super Show II @ Shanghai, Hangeng made an appearance! This time, a public appearance. He went to a Sohu interview. No one knows when the interview will be broadcasted yet. But there are pics. I'm glad that he looks well :)