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Sunday, May 31, 2009
T-max 1st Japan Concert
So funny Shin Mincheol imitating JanDi.:))
For T-Max news, they are mostly doing promotional stuff in Japan since they are part of the Hallyu Wave.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Goo Hye Sun: Music that She Seeks to Enjoy in Her Time Off [March 30, 2009]
Goo Hye Sun: Music that She Seeks to Enjoy in Her Time Off Reported by Kang Myung Suk (two@10asia.co.kr) on March 30, 2009
An actor's resume #1:an internet ulzzang; a youth-oriented sitcom graduate; a singing program MC; currently a leading actor in a most popular drama.An actor's resume #2: a leading female actor using Yanbin accent and who moved a daily drama to new and different levels; only slightly over 20 years old holding up a hefty headdress to play a tragic historical figure spanning from her wedding to her own death; written about 100 of her own musical composition Goo Hye Sun has surpassed everybody's expectation of her. Who would have thought she would challenge herself to try such diverse roles and projects ranging from being an MC to comedy to drama to historical drama.
"This is the ideal time for me to do my best to learn and sharpen my craft as an actress. I must face the difficulties and challenges now. There may not be any opportunity later."It did not take the public long to find out how correct she was with her decisions and choices.
As noted above, at 25, Goo Hye Sun has a resume of diverse filmography. KBS' Boys Over Flowers is a result of accumulation of her diverse experience as an actor and performer.
"I have gained from my work experience the joy and satisfaction of getting along and collaborating with my acting peers and the importance of creating safe harmony in order to make the best drama possible together."Also, the outpouring interest in Boys Over Flowers is directing the viewers' attention to Goo Hye Sun's yet other talents.
"I do not think it is that important to compare which actor is receiving more attention or not. I think of myself as a F4 fan and do my part as best as I can. ha ha."
We become aware of her singing ability as evidenced by her performance many years ago at an end-of-the-year award ceremony where she performed in the musical GREASE. She also has directed a short film called Cheerful Caretaker. We also find out that she herself wrote the script and composed the music for her short film.
Someday, Goo Hye Sun hopes to make an album of her compositions. But, for now, she wants to fully and satisfactorily complete all the work related to Boys Over Flowers. S
o, here is Goo Hye Sun's playlist. These are the list of music/songs that she listens to in her time off or on vacation.
1. Jason Mraz - "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things"
"To call it "cool" is not quite correct.I think of it more as music that "empties" 1%. I like that it does not emphasize too much of one emotion whether it is happy or sad. His music opens up for me this 1% space that I can freely enter to become engrossed in my own thoughts. Of course, I also enjoy listening to music that makes me fall deeply into the artist-created emotion, but I also think it enjoyable to listen to music that gives me the space to observe my own feelings and thoughts. Jason Mraz' "we sing, we dance, we steal things" has a feel of "pop", but it is also a balanced mixture of different yet detailed musical genres that relax and comfort the listener."This extraordinary musician may actually provide Goo Hye Sun with the best vacation-like break when she must digest and deal with the tight and hectic schedule. GHS recommends Jason Mraz' "lucky" as the best track to give her that 1% room to be in her own soothing space.
2. Maroon 5 "songs about Jane"
This album is very popular in Korea. During her middle school years, GHS was part of a band that used to copy the Rollercoaster Band (?).
"At that time, I dreamed of becoming a professional musician. Even then, I loved music that combines various genres so well that music is processed naturally by the listeners. Maroon 5 is one such band. Again, you hear the wonderful balance of rock, blues, funk and pop. Not one type overwhelms another and you feel relaxed"She enjoys not only the popular "this love", but most of all, "she will be loved". Her reason is that the even mixture of funk, blues, and the "black sound" makes the composition indistinct and yet increases and stimulates the listener's sensibility.
3. Nell's "Let's Take a Walk"
GHS' third choice is Nell's newly rearranged "Let's Take A Walk" album. Even the title offers a promise of time off. This album is different than others because it focuses on the acoustics sound and its melody stimulates the senses.
"I was surprised when I heard this new arrangement. I love Nell but I was even clearer as to why. I could just hear and sense what Nell may feel when depressed. I listen to it once in a while to just get into my own inner space."Above all, she loves "good night" in the album. She recommends listening to the original version and then listening to the new arrangement and perhaps the listener will hear what she hears. 4. Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" Johnson is a famous surfer, environmental activist, distinguished military person. He records his music in a studio energized by the solar power. His music is equivalent to nature and relaxation.
"If I were to go on vacation and maybe to an island, I think I will be listening to his album while looking up at the night sky. There are tons of songs out there to enjoy on a vacation. However, Jack Jackson's music makes you feel like you are in the middle of the nature. You can almost feel the wind, sound of the ocean, and I can think more clearly. You feel the immense peace and vivid colors."In a world that contains over stimulation, GHS chooses music that under stimulates and provide consolation. She especially loves "All at Once" in the album.
5. Lee Sora's "Sora's Diary"
"Ms. Lee Sora is one of the best female vocalists. But I also want people to know that she is one of the best female producers."GHS' 5th choice for music to enjoy during a break is "Sora's Diary". Whenever she gets a break from acting, GHS loves working on her music. Also, Lee Sora is one of GHS' role models. Among all the musicians in Korea, Lee Sora is one amazing vocalist and producer who reflect in her music her whole self and emotion so very clearly.
"Going on vacation does not only mean resting. Ultimately it is also a time to carefully reflect on oneself. Lee Sora's album helps me to reflect on myself. Among her songs, I truly love "Sharry". As I work on my own songs and music, I hope to write my own diary. Of course, I cannot say how well I can do that. (laughter)"
"I feel that music is like a tree's annual ring. I do not play music so that I want to hear people's praise. I have been playing music since very young age. Music represents for me the development of who I am becoming. Who I am today, like the annual tree ring. Even if I do not release an album, I will continue to work on and play my music. But if do get the opportunity to produce an album, I hope to insert few songs that hopefully both the public and I may feel the affinity and connection."GHS has moved from an internet ulzzang to an acknowledged actress to now a musician. She always seems to be moving into unexpected direction and goals. As a musician, I wonder what we can expect to hear? I hope to soon hear her music that would symbolize her next annual tree ring.
credit: susAmerica@soompi for translations
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SS501 flies to Hawaii...
Male group SS501 will be flying to Hawaii, USA on 30th to attend an event and through their various overseas activities recently, they leaped one more step towards becoming a world star.
SS501 will depart to Hawaii, USA on 30th to attend an event, and will stay for about 1 week where they would also hold events such as fan meeting and promotional activities. Thereafter, they will also have other overseas schedules in Japan, Thailand, HongKong, Taiwan.
The reason for their visit to HongKong and Taiwan in end July is to promote their Hong Kong and Taiwan concert planned to be held in September and October. In addition to them releasing their official 2nd album in Japan recently, they will be doing their Japan activities along side.
SS501 representative said on 29th “With the release of their album in Japan, they should be doing their promotional activities in Japan. However, with requests for promotional activities in other overseas countries, it is inevitable that they will have their activities in various other countries.”
With that, it is expected that SS501 members will be busy traveling between Korea and other countries. Especially Kim HyungJoon, who is currently a DJ for ‘SS501’s Music High’ at SBS radio PowerFM 107.7Mhz, would be forced to travel between Korea and various other countries.
SS501 will be doing both their group and individual activities along side.
Credits : starnews + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
SS501 will depart to Hawaii, USA on 30th to attend an event, and will stay for about 1 week where they would also hold events such as fan meeting and promotional activities. Thereafter, they will also have other overseas schedules in Japan, Thailand, HongKong, Taiwan.
The reason for their visit to HongKong and Taiwan in end July is to promote their Hong Kong and Taiwan concert planned to be held in September and October. In addition to them releasing their official 2nd album in Japan recently, they will be doing their Japan activities along side.
SS501 representative said on 29th “With the release of their album in Japan, they should be doing their promotional activities in Japan. However, with requests for promotional activities in other overseas countries, it is inevitable that they will have their activities in various other countries.”
With that, it is expected that SS501 members will be busy traveling between Korea and other countries. Especially Kim HyungJoon, who is currently a DJ for ‘SS501’s Music High’ at SBS radio PowerFM 107.7Mhz, would be forced to travel between Korea and various other countries.
SS501 will be doing both their group and individual activities along side.
Credits : starnews + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
Kim Bum has decided to drop his movie '71'
Earlier this year, Kim Bum along with Big Bang's Seung-ri and Yoo Seung Ho was reported to have been cast in the war movie. '71' relates the story of seventy-one South Korean trainee soldiers who valiantly fought the war on the morning of 10 August, 1950 against the North Korean army. It was planned that Kim Bum would play their commander Park Ha Seob.
Kim Bum decided to drop the movie because of his tight shooting schedule. He will also be in the SBS drama Dream and had to make an emergency decision to drop '71' due to a clash in his shooting schedule. The current prime time saguek drama Ja Myung-go will see an early exit due to low ratings. This pushes up the shooting schedule of Dream, which will begin this June. Kim Bum is now learning two kinds of martial arts in preparation for his role in the drama Dream. He plays a struggling mixed martial arts athlete, who meets a hot-shot sports agent (Joo Jin-moo) in the drama.
Source: Osen Kim Bum decided to drop the movie because of his tight shooting schedule. He will also be in the SBS drama Dream and had to make an emergency decision to drop '71' due to a clash in his shooting schedule. The current prime time saguek drama Ja Myung-go will see an early exit due to low ratings. This pushes up the shooting schedule of Dream, which will begin this June. Kim Bum is now learning two kinds of martial arts in preparation for his role in the drama Dream. He plays a struggling mixed martial arts athlete, who meets a hot-shot sports agent (Joo Jin-moo) in the drama.
Credit: Kpopped!
Kim Bum ~ Emerging Hallyu Star
Actor Kim Beom of the "Boys of Flowers" fame is emerging as a new Hallyu star. His new film "Flight" (Korean title Bisang) has been sold to Japan even before the filming began. Japanese investors, Glory Entertainment and World Apple Corp., purchased the rights to the film's theater presentation, DVD, and merchandising rights, demonstrating their affection and trust for the young actor. In addition to the film, Kim's new drama, "Dream", to be aired later this year has also been sold to Japan, as well as TV shows and movies he formerly appeared in.
If Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo represented the first generation of Hallyu, Kim Beom is expected to lead the second wave of Korean pop culture in Japan. While the fans of the first Hallyu generation consist largely of homemakers in their 30s and 40s, those for Kim are much younger, from teenagers to women in their 20s.
Kim's new film "Flight" is about the emotional conflicts experienced during adolescent years. The film is expected to generate positive feedback from Japan, given that it talks about common concerns of young people everywhere. "Flight" is due for release later this year.
source: KBS
If Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo represented the first generation of Hallyu, Kim Beom is expected to lead the second wave of Korean pop culture in Japan. While the fans of the first Hallyu generation consist largely of homemakers in their 30s and 40s, those for Kim are much younger, from teenagers to women in their 20s.
Kim's new film "Flight" is about the emotional conflicts experienced during adolescent years. The film is expected to generate positive feedback from Japan, given that it talks about common concerns of young people everywhere. "Flight" is due for release later this year.
source: KBS
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