Friday, October 30, 2009

[HD] SS501 - 하루만 (Just One Day) + Love Like This on Inkigayo (Oct. 25,2009)




credits: shanny for the vid link, hanaFrei@youtube.com

Boys Over FLowers Episode 3 Making









English Translation from jujol@soompi.com:

I'm running out of time right now, I'm just going to translate the "most wanted" part first.

From 1:47





Narrator: What was Ku Hyesun doing?
XX : You can't do that.

XX : What are you doing?
MH : What did you say?

Staff with hat: Whispering stealthily closely to the ear what are doing?
XX (sounds like KB to me) : What the hell is this? ("this" refers to MH and HS' s "scene").

[At this moment, MH jumps up and leaves HS alone]

XX: What were you doing?
HS: It wasn't like that…

HS: It's different from what you think.
KB: In front of everybody, what were you doing?

HS: It wasn't like that…
Narrator: If you don't give the answer quickly...(they will keep pestering you)

Updated by jujol: 10/29/09




Here is another translation from the same vid (Eps 3, GHS cut)




From 0:31




MH: It’s hot, I couldn’t sleep well.
HS: I was sweating.
MH: It was so hard to sleep, I have a stiff neck, the sun is so bright...
MH: It was cool in the yatch, right?
[MH was expressing his jealousy because HS had a chance to do filming in a yatch.]
HS: The shooting was ON the yatch (not inside the yatch).
HS: I was ON the yatch. Under the hot sky!


From 1:03
Reporter: Is it delicious?
HS: I’m sleepy, that’s why I eat.
Reporter: You said you didn’t want to eat, but you are eating now.
HS: I also offered Minho but he said he did not want to eat.
MH is swaying his pendant.
HS: So sleepy…

credits: guest for the vid link, traterling@yotube.com, jujo/meow13/crooksshanksl@soompi.com

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Glimpse of Lee Min Ho in Malaysia for Etude House Event (10/25/09)i



from deNainXdeNain:

I feel bad for Minho. When he make his way out from the Plaza, the security wasn't so good like when he make his entrance. The guard just hug him and cover him with jacket while he make his way out. But on the way, he tripped! But the guard hold him to avoid him from falling. So Thank God nothing happen. But I just feel bad for him when I saw him tripping.




from deNainXdeNain:

He tripped at 0:03 Anyway, imo he's not photogenic at all cause his pictures don't do him any justice. I know he looks good in picture. But in real life he looks 10000000000000000000000x good



credit: deNainXdeNain@youtube.com

Lee Min Ho's Etude House Singapore PressCon/Events (10/24/09)








credits: meow13131313/minofied@youtube.com

News on Lee Min Hos' Etude House Event in Singapore



No Show? But we won't go
Report: Charlene Chua
cchar@sph.com.sg

They had queued for hours to get a glimpse of Korean superstar Lee Min Ho. But in the end, he was a no-show.

The 800fans, who had gathered at Plaza Singapura since morning, were stunned into disbelief. Said student Cassandra Chiam, 16: "This is ridiculous. I don't believe the security staff. Min Ho will not disappoint us like that."

She and 2 of her friends had been waiting near Korean cosmetics shop Etude House since 3pm. Min Ho, the ambassador for the brand, was due to make an appearance at the shop at 4pm. But the event was cancelled because of safety concerns.

The massive crowd, which snaked along the mall's walkways, was too much to handle and the Boys Over Flowers star could not enter the building. Security officers had told the surging crowd to back down or the event will be cancelled. But the fans ignored the warning as they thought it was a joke.

The escalators between two floors of the nine-storey shopping centre even had to be stopped for five minutes so that the 30 security officers could safely disperse the crowd. Etude House is located in Basement 1. Still, many of the fans refused to budge. They insisted that it was a ruse. Staff of Etude House then gave out boxes of cotton wool to the fans who insisted on waiting.

Cotton Wool
Disgruntled fan Cherice Goh, an 18-year-old student, said that she appreciated the gesture, but cotton wool was simply no substitute for Min Ho. She added: "I think giving us samples of its top products would have been better."

A security officer told The New Paper on Sunday that this was the first time he had seen a celebrity event cancelled. Previous events that he had handled involving celebrities such as Korean singer Rain, Taiwanese singer A-mei and Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi ran smoothly.

A spokesperson for Plaza Singapura said that Etude House had organised the event but did not expect the massive turnout. She said the event had not been advertised and was not even on Etude House's website and Facebook page, which only mentioned Min Ho's date of arrival in Singapore. The actor flew in at 12.30pm.

Cassandra said she found out about the event from Min Ho's fansite forum. She added that she and two friends had 'studied in advance' for their English 'O' Level exam tomorrow so that they could take time off to meet the 22 year old actor.

International Appeal

The three girls were not the only disappointed fans. Eight of Min Ho's Thai fans had flown in the day before - they spent $4000 on air tickets and accomodation-only to be told to 'stand back'. Said a Singaporean fan, Ms Mary Koh, 23, an accountant: "What made this so bad was that this was his only public appearance, apart from his arrival at the airport just now. The other event is private."

She was referring to the Pretty In Pink party at Movida at St. James Power Station, where Min Ho signed autographs and answered questions from his fans. The event was at 5pm. To gain entry, fans had to spend $200 at Etude House to get a scratch and win card(yon: this is not true.. it's $15 to get a scratch and win card). Only some cards allowed admission to the party.

When The New Paper on Sunday arrived at Movida yesterday evening, we saw more glum faces. Fans without admission cards were waiting in the sweltering heat, hoping to catch a glimpse of Min Ho. Sisters Shannon Wong, 7 and Shermin Wong, 5, who had been waiting since 4pm, wanted to meet their 'cute' idol.

Though they had no admission cards, the girls claimed that their mother had a friend who could get them into the party. Alas, they were too young-fans had to be at least 12years old to get in.

Madam Wong Siew Chin, a 56years old housewife who had flown in from Malaysia, was also hoping to gatecrash the party as only her teenage daughter managed to get an admission card. But Madam Wong, who had been waiting since 3pm, was not allowed in. Still it wasn't a letdown for all of Min Ho's fans yesterday. There were 180 lucky ones in Movida who had a great time with their idol.

The Korean star was apologetic. "I'm truly sorry about the cancelled event this afternoon. We didn't want anyone to get hurt," he said

credits: na_wan/yon@soompi.com

#12. GOO Jun Pyo Always to GEUM Jan Di's Rescue

I miss JunDi so I made an MV using Screen Caps from Boys Over Flowers showing all the times that Goo Jun Pyo rescued Geum Jandi from every difficult situation.

(Even in real life, Lee Min Ho saved Goo Hye Sun during a car accident back in February 2009..He's truly a knight in shining armor for a damsel in distress)




See Related Posts:
Jun Pyo to the Rescue Part I
Jun Pyo to the Recue Part II
Lee Min Ho is Goo Hye Sun's Knight in Shining Armour in Real Life

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Goo Hye Sun CeCi (December 2008) Photo Shoot



credits: ncly@soompi.com,taijizero1 @youtube.com

News on Lee Min Ho's Etude House Event in Taiwan (10/23/09)





李敏镐来台 想帮未来女友化妆煮泡面
Lee Minho visiting Taiwan, hopes to put on makeup and cook ramen for future girlfriend
(中YANG社记者黄彦羚、吴协昌台北23日电)

以韩剧《流星花园》爆红的李敏镐,今天来台为知名彩妆代言。李敏镐透露了自己欣赏的女生类型,并表示目前没有女朋友,但希望未来可以帮女友化妆、煮拿手泡面给她吃。
Lee Minho who reached stardom because of "Boys Over Flowers" visited Taiwan today for the Etude event. Lee Minho revealed the type of girl he admires and expresses that he currently does not have a girlfriend. However, he wishes to one day help his girlfriend to put on makeup and personally cook ramen for her.

韩星李敏镐今天在西华饭店出席彩妆代言,许多粉丝早已得到消息,在李敏镐下榻的西华饭店守候许久,期待李敏镐赶快现身。李敏镐此次来台预计停留18个小时。
Korean star Lee Minho attended Etude's event at "西华" hotel today. A lot fans having received news were waiting for him at the hotel hoping to catch the star in person. Lee Minho is expected to be in Taiwan for 18 hours.

李敏镐一出场,立刻以招牌笑容迷死所有粉丝。主持人杨千霈为广大粉丝群,探问李敏镐喜欢的女生类型。李敏镐害羞表示,应该是娇小玲珑且个性活泼的女性。
Lee Minho appeared with his signature smile that made all the fans spell-bound. The host(MC) Yang asked Lee Minho what type of girl appeals to him. Lee Minho shyly replied that the person would most likely be petite and cheerful in personality.
(Kimchi: I know someone who fits the description to a T)

杨千霈追问,会先看女生哪一点?他回答说是眼睛,因为眼神有魅力的话会很吸引人。不过李敏镐强调目前没有女友,如果有,会尝试帮女友化妆。
Yang continued to ask what does Lee first notice when looking at a girl. Lee Minho replied that he looks at the eyes of the person. If the person's eyes have the charisma, people are bound to be attracted. However Lee Minho stresses that he currently does not have a girlfriend, if he had one, he would like to try to help her apply makeup.

现场有人好奇,李敏镐在流星花园里煮泡面给金丝草吃,在现实生活上也会煮给女友吃吗?李敏镐自豪说:「我很会煮泡面,如果有女友,一定会煮给她吃。」
Those present at the event were curious as to whether Lee Minho in reality would cook for his girlfriend just as Goojunpyo did in BOF. (Translator's note: I don't remember GJP ever cooking for GJD in BOF.) Lee Minho proudly replied that he is a pro a cooking ramen, and would definitely cook for his girlfriend, if he had one.

二度来台的李敏镐表示,他最想吃台湾的小笼包,但是最近胖了5公斤,要控制一下体重,如果粉丝真的送他一堆小笼包,他会慷慨的分享给大家。
This marks Lee Minho's second visit to Taiwan. He expresses that the food he most wishes to taste is Taiwan's Small Dumpling. However due to the fact that he recently gained 5 kg, he has to restrain himself. Therefore if his fans were to present him with the dumplings, he would generously share it with everyone.

李敏镐在流星花园里演帅哥,他表示未来还想挑战许多不同角色,如律师、医生等,也想尝试一些叛逆的角色。他说社会上太多角色了,他都想演演看。
Lee Minho's role in BOF is that of a handsome guy. He expresses that he wishes to take on different roles, e.g. a lawyer, doctor, etc., he also wishes to try a rebellious role. There are too many different characters in society, all of which he hopes to have the chance to act as.

credits: webby/jenny0622@soompi.com + as labeled, baidu

Lee Min Ho Wishes for a Girlfriend


An article about LMH on koreanclicks.com:
Lee Min Ho Wishes for a Girlfriend

After the Korean TV drama ‘Boys Before Flowers’, Lee Min Ho’s popularity increase rapidly. Currently he is single. He has his last love relationship when he was twenty years old. The most wanted gift that he wishes for now is to find a girlfriend.

In the Korean TV drama ‘Boys Before Flowers’, Gu Joon Pyo and Geum Jan Di love story were full of twists and turns. In the real life now, Lee Min Ho hopes to find a girlfriend.

He will elope with her.

Everyone is always curious about the love life of the ‘Flower boys’. What if Lee Min Ho’s parents opposed his marriage like what happened in the drama, what would he do?

“I will run away with her. Even if we have to run away secretly in the middle of the night, there must be a wedding. I treat my love more positively than Gu Joon Pyo”. Lee Min Ho replied.

However, he claimed that now he is single. “It will be good if I have a girlfriend. The most wanted gift I wish for is a girlfriend.

He disclosed his love history that his first kiss was given to his girlfriend during his first year in high school in front of his girlfriend’s house. His last relationship was in his twenty when he fell in love with his university classmate. Ever since then, he remains single.

Feeling is more important than looks

What type of ladies will attract Lee Min Ho?

He said: “I will look at overall style and feel. Not particularly beautiful, but ladies with feeling attracted me the most.”

Before ‘Boys Before Flowers’ was broadcast in South Korea, South Korea media reported about the scandal between him and one of the Davich members, ‘Kang Min Kyung’. The photo is shown on the internet. He said: “I’m really sorry about taking photos with my colleague, she has been mistaken as my girlfriend and everyone was having arguments about it. I’m really feel bad about it.”

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A man who smell nice

Besides Lee Min Ho’s love life, fans are also interested about the little details in Lee Min Ho’s daily life.

Some Lee Min Ho’s special habits:

1. He always carry a perfume in his bag because he wants to be a man who smell nice.

2. Loves cloudy days, he cannot stand the hot sunny weather and he does not like wet rainy days

3. Besides having blue and black jeans in his wardrobe, other clothes are mainly in black, white and gray.

4. He won’t bring an umbrella even if the weather forecast said that it’s going to rain.

5. He would bite his teeth and talk in his sleep. Friends do not want to sleep with him when they travel together.

6. If he has to live in a desert island, the things that he wanted to have are a bed, a lighter and a cell phone.

* A bed - so that he can sleep well

* A lighter - even when he was on the desert island, he still has to cook especially meat. He loves to eat meat and fire is unavoidable.

* A cell phone - if he was stranded on a desert island, he can chat with others so that he will not feel bored. It will be good that lot of games have already been downloaded in the phone.

credits: lediemkieu@soompi.com + as labeled

Friday, October 23, 2009

A Day with Lee Min Jung on Smile, You through SelCas

Lee Min Jung is widely acknowledged as a rising star in 2009 thanks to her role in KBS2TV's Boys Before Flowers earlier in the year. Since then, she has scored several CF deals and photoshoots. In September, Lee Min Jung became the lead actress for SBS's weekend drama, Smile, You, playing a rich and spoiled girl who goes through change forced upon by her family going bankrupt.

Let us now walk you though Lee Min Jung's life as an actress through her selCas.

Isn't Smile You very interesting? Do you detest the spoilt Jung In (her character's name)? In reality, I am actually very kind and well-mannered. Jung In will soon become like what I am in reality.


Everyone rehearsing their lines before filming begins.

SelCa with Lee Chun Hee oppa.

Brushing my teeth in comfortable sporty outfit.

I don't see eye-to-eye with Song Ok Sook sunbaenim in the drama. Look at me glancing at her with rivalry etched all over my face.

But once filming stops, Song Ok Sook sunbaenim gives me plenty of good advice.


I have a love-hate relationship with Jung Kyung Ho in the drama. Although we squabble often, we both have affections for each other inside our hearts.

Resting my head gently on Kyung Ho's shoulder like what lovers do. But Kyung Ho seems to be feeling the burden.

The strawberry milk is mine after the filming ends. Drinking during filming, drinking after filming. I think I drank a lot of strawberry milk on that day. But luckily, it's my favourite.

Filming usually lasts till dawn. It's tiring staying up, and then you get attacked by chilly winds in the early morning. A cup of coffee becomes my energy source.
Turning into a beautiful bride in a wedding gown. I am seen here looking at my cellphone. I think I got some important text message... but I can't remember what it is about.

Applying the final touches to my makeup. Thanks to my fair skin, the bride's makeup is looking really fine.
This is Lee Kyu Han oppa who dumps me at the altar. Although I might look happy with the V-sign, I will soon be dumped on the highway by him (sighs).

Posing with an exaggerated expression. Sticking my tongue out before eating something is a habit that I am apparently unaware of. Who's the pretty girl beside me, you might ask? It's my stylist. You're saying that she's prettier than me? Looks like there will be no more photos of me with her again in future.


credits: coolsmurf@allkpop.com + as labeled

SS501 releases “Love Like This” MV teaser




SS501 fans were originally looking forward to seeing their idols strut their stuff on stage with their comeback single, Love Like This after a long hiatus on the 23rd.

But Music Bank was canceled a few days before its scheduled broadcast because of their decision to show a live telecast of a baseball game, meaning that SS501 will make their return a day later on Music Core instead. But there was still some joy for SS501 fans because DSP Media has just released the MV teaser for Love Like This.

The boys look damn hot in their new stylish concept.

credits: ghostwriter@allkpop.com, hoonfami@youtube.com

Lee Min Ho Etude House Fan Signing Event in Taiwan (10/23/09)
















credits: natali@soompi.com + as labeled, ying5387isme/naTal2tLe@youtube.com

#10b Goo Hye Sun Beauty and Talent Beyond Compare (Final Version)

The first version I uploaded is the unedited one.
I didn't realize it until now so I uploaded the final version.
I like this better.



Goo Hye Sun Star Interview at Cafe Manolin (10/21/09)


From susamericca@soompi.com:

Although I am not 100% positive, I have a feeling that "lucky fan" is the owner of this blog which was listed in DCinside. I am going to translate what he said, esp. the portion he wrote about GHS.

This blogger states that he was one of the interviewers selected to interview GHS on STAR INTERVIEW. He is planning to post the entire interview by next Wed, October 28, 2009.

He says he had a busy week but interviewing GHS was most memorable to him. He says that the STAR INTERVIEW took place at GHS' Cafe Manolin which is located in Kang Nam (WOW, I did not know her cafe was in Kang Nam---now I wonder if Tablo may actually have his wedding at GHS's cafe. He would not identify the location of his wedding but said that it will be a very intimate wedding somewhere in Kang Nam of Seoul! That would be very sweet if it is really true!) He says that Cafe Manolin belongs to GHS and that she actually manages it herself.

He says the STAR INTERVIEW took about 3 hours of interviewing and taking pix. He says she took a pix with him and that she is just so nice. He puts in parenthesis that GHS is "just his type" with a red heart sign! He also says that his mother, after seeing BOF, became GHS fan and really likes her.

Additional photos:


credits:minjee/susamerica/liediemkieu@soompi.com,okuimasami@naver.com + as labeled

#11. MinSun: Then and Now (Fave BOF BTS Moments & After BOF Surprise Sightings)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Ooops... MinSun Did it Again! Fan Vids at Kim Joon's Musical (10/21/09)

Ooops... MinSun Did it Again!

Seems like a surprise appearance is now becoming MinSun’s trademark. An unexpected sighting will never fail to escalate MinSun shippers’ spirit and send each one in a spontaneous combustion-like jubilation. Officially announced events such as BOF promos/interviews always create anticipation for more MinSun moments but MinSun’s personal and unannounced engagements (with a common friends and allies) generate a higher degree of euphoria.

Hats off to MinSun for bearing with the crowd’s probing eyes and unstoppable efforts to capture the moment with cams and vids. MinSun deserves some quiet and relaxed time together away from the public scrutiny. (Hopefully, they have that after the event.)









credit: leeminhovn@youtube.com

MinSun + Kim Bum at Kim Joon's Musical (10/21/09)



A CLOSER LOOK AT MINSUN
Min Ho is handing Hye Sun a drink..love it!

(finally a photo of MinSun sighting)


Info from new guest as post in my MinSun blog:

new guest: "Good News! HS,MH and Kim Bum watched Kim jun's musical performance tonight(few hours ago) together same as ss501 concert."

new guest: according to audience,they went out middle of perf. bcs of fans I think.

new guest: there is no photo yet. they said they are not allow to take a photo during the perf. it's not offial so we can't see it. but it's true.

newguest: kimch, it's finished 20-30 minutes ago.HS,MH and KB watched musical and they met with KJ after the show and went back.

newguest: kimch, i read it HS,MH and KJ gallery in korean site. it's not sure they finished the show or not.

newguest: "yes i'm from korea. that's why i could this info almost real time i also looking forward to MH 's interview abt his love or marriage."

newguest: nutty, they finished the musical and went back already.

newguest: nutty, bcs the show finished abt 1hour ago. the other audience saw that they(MH.HS.KB) left the theater.

newguest: tracy, No. but there is HS,MH,KJ,KB fan cafe(gallery) so we can get the news bcs today is the last day of KJun's show so many KJ's fan went there.

newguest: oh!!!! i just saw the pic seatting is same as ss501 concert. KB-MH-HS

credits: newguest for the infos + liediemkieu/mintcar@soompi.com/DC for the photo + as labeled

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Kim Bum : 180 degree Transformation




Kim Bum has gone through a 180 degree transformation.

And is because the star will be in a movie called Emergency . With half of his head in cornrows, rocking shiny blue jackets, and smokey eye-liner, Kim Bum is now officially bad ass. His role in the movie, a host, pleasing ladies every night.

Emergency, directed by Park Jung Hoon, is to be a love story (I thought it was going be a gangster movie…) and is expected to be released this December.

Althought Dream drama was not successful this actor is more popular every day and have a lot of fans around the world!


Kim Bum has gone …



FROM THIS...



TO THIS...




credit : splendidvenus@fullyricseng

[10LINE] Lee Min Ho


Clockwise from top center, soccer coach Cha Beom-keun, actress Park Bo-young,
producer Song Byung-joon, actor Jung Il-woo and siger Kang Min-kyung. [10Asia]

Lee Min-ho
He fell over at the Paeksang Arts Awards. And you'll see a flood of photographs from his past pop up when you search him on the Internet. He also had a girlfriend. And he was unknown for a long time. But that's not all of it. Here is who really is -- from Lee Min-ho until he became Goo Joon-pyo.

Cha Beom-keun
Soccer team Suwon Samsung Blue Wings head coach. Lee knows how to write with his left hand because he could not use his right arm for a while after injuring it practicing for Cha's soccer class which he attended for six years. Lee also appeared as a high-school soccer player with an uncertain future in EBS drama "Secret Garden" in 2006 and enjoys playing soccer game Winning Eleven with his actor friend Jung Il-woo. Lee also enjoyed playing computer game Warcraft and stories of his playing still appear on the Internet. He spent his teens like the normal students around him, playing games and managing his homepage accounts.

Han Soo-han
Director of Lee's agency Starhaus Entertainment. Han says he thought of Lee as a happy-go-lucky type of person when he saw him sleeping sprawled out on the couch of their office. But Lee was not a teenager without worries. Lee decided for himself and managed to persuade his parents during high school that he would become an actor while thinking about his future.

That is why, on Lee's school records, his parents wrote that their son's dream was to become a computer programmer in 10th grade, a company employee in 11th grade and then a celebrity in his final year. Han said he trusted in Lee's success from the fact that different from others his age, Lee tried to take his time, one step after another, to become an actor. That is why he gained experience during his career through minor roles in dramas, TV commercials and the transformed version of singer MC Mong after he receives plastic surgery or dressing up as a woman.

Park Bo-young
Actress. Park and Lee appeared together in several dramas and movies including dramas "Secret Garden", "Mackerel Run" and film "Our School E.T.". They are so close that Lee's nickname on social networking website Cyworld between the two was "You trust me, right?" Lee also appeared alongside actress Moon Chae-won in "Mackerel" and "E.T". They all became the new young stars, with Lee and Park meeting again as winners at the Paeksang Arts Awards and with Moon, shooting a TV commercial.

But "Mackerel" is not just a drama Lee appeared in before he got famous. It did not see much success but the teen drama gave the young actors, such as Lee, to improve on their acting. It would not be an overstatement to say that Lee's acting in KBS TV series "Boys Over Flowers" where he goes back and forth between traditional and comedy acting was polished in "Mackerel" and being rebellious toward his mother came from "Secret Garden". That is the reason why there is controversy of the producing of "Boys" but not over the acting of its main actors. It is also the reason why teen dramas should be continued to be made.

Song Byung-joon
Producer of "Boys Over Flowers". Song auditioned over 300 actors before finding Lee for the part. Song said he had Lee audition because he liked a photograph his acquaintance had of him in her mobile phone. Lee won over Song by wearing the same hairstyle as Tsukasa from the original comic book. Director Jeon Ki-sang later said he wondered why such an actor had not become famous yet.

Jung Il-woo
Actor. He is Lee's best friend and the two have also lived close to each other since they were young. They are such good friends that they watched four episodes of Jung's drama "Iljimae" together. Lee said he first thought Jung "looked feminine." The two, who almost appeared together in sitcom "Unstoppable High Kick", became even closer when they got in a car accident together. Lee had to have a 47-centimeter long steel pin inserted into his leg and stopped all his activities for seven months. He said he was able to think about many things while lying in the hospital bed at the time.

Mickey Mouse
Disney's animation character. He is the background image on Lee's cellphone. Or to be more precise, it is a photograph of a human wearing a mask of a slightly somber-looking Mickey Mouse. Lee said he likes it because it "gives off double-sided vibe". Lee analyzed Goo as a character with many loopholes so he expressed him not only as a an heir with a finicky character who likes luxurious things but also as one who can call for food in an unaffected manner.

Kang Min-kyung
Member of girl group Davichi. She had been close friends with Lee from a long time ago which was why they were rumored to be dating. Photographs of Lee with his ex-girlfriend, rumors of him dating other celebrities and photos from the wrap-up party for his drama float around on the Internet. But Lee does not fret over these nor do they influence his popularity. The various experiences he went through with friends his own age before he became popular might rather be a precious asset for him.

He has become such an expert at dealing with odd situations or questions that he knows how not to answer when asked whether he is dating actress Ku Hye-sun or will say "I'm trying hard" when told he should appear in many commercials to make a lot of money. Such actions or words coming from a star these days is refreshing and could only be made possible in someone who spent many years unknown and had much time to think about himself while experiencing normal life.

Lee Jae-dong
TV series director. He produced MBC TV series "Get Up" which Lee starred in. Lee says he learned how to free himself of 'fake acting' in the drama. His acting career took a new turn while playing a high-school student who is unsure of his future. His teary eyes when defying against his mother in "Boys" or the piercing eyes in the first scene of "Public Enemy Returns" were all acting he had shown us in "Get Up".

Lee Jae-dong asked Lee to take actual hits in scenes he fights with friends or receives punishment from the teacher, and such experiences taught him how to immerse into his characters. After he was casted for "Boys", he started calling his manager by his title rather than 'hyung' which means 'older brother' in Korean, to get used to his character Goo Joon-pyo. Of course, we cannot say that his acting is technically amazing as of yet. But the reason he can go back and forth naturally between serious and comical acting is because he understands the tone of acting necessary in playing such a character.

Kim Soo-ro
Actor with whom he appeared in film "E.T." Lee says he was deeply moved by Kim who always reflects back on his own actions. And just like Kim did, he says it is his dream to become successful enough to fill up an apple box full of 10,000 Korean won cash notes and hand it to his mother. Lee actually did hand his parents all of the money he received upon signing with his agency upon his debut. But Lee has now become a star who, like he says, can and "will appear only in TV commercials suiting his image."

Goo Joon-pyo
The role Lee played in "Boys Over Flowers". He is called by the name as often he is called by his real name and is so popular that it is impossible for him to eat a meal properly at a restaurant. Everyone is extremely interested in every single detail about him and all sorts of rumors and presumptions constantly follow him around. Some people say he is overrated.

And of course, the explosive interest in him will die down one day. His career may never again reach the pinnacle it did while he playing Goo Joon-pyo. But without doubt, his life from now on will be much better than the years he spent unknown and the seven months he spent in the hospital from a car accident. His career is proof that he did not become a star overnight but took the long way round. Goo Joon-pyo made Lee a star but Lee lived his life as best he could before becoming Goo. We hope he will continue to do so.

Credits: deka_if@youtube.com
Senior Reporter : Kang Myoung-Seok

Editor : Jessica Kim
, Lee Ji-Hye
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

#10. Goo Hye Sun: Beauty and Talent Beyond Compare

Goo Hye Sun: Beauty and Talent Beyond Compare

The Actress, Artist, Writer, Director, Singer/Composer/Musician, Endorser, (Silent) Charity Worker, Interior Designer (?) and Entrepreneur

How do I admire thee?

Let me count the ways…

I admire thee for being gifted with breathtaking beauty that is not only external but more than skin-deep as well.

I admire thee for the multitude of talents that continuously inspire many hopefuls to reach dreams and conquer greater heights.

I admire thee for the unwavering courage and strength in beating the odds that comes along the way.

And most of all, I admire thee for the modesty and unassuming nature despite the glamour of a celebrity status and countless feathers on the hat...

With all these distinctive traits, I can’t help but admire thee with awe.

For your upcoming birthday, I pray for the continuous outpour of blessings from above and a life filled not only with success and fulfilment but happiness that you truly deserves.


[AISFF 2009] Official Trailer: Director: Goo Hye Sun



credits: minjee@soompi.com/taijizero1@youtube.com

KBS News on Goo Hye Sun Interview at AISFF (10/17/09)



credits: minjee@soompi.com/traterlimg @youtube.com


Goo Hye Sun & Yoon Sang Hyun RGII Somang CF Making




credits: nina67@soompi.com/migi0607@youtube.com

MNET Japan Making of BOF Episode 2







English Translation from jujol@soompi.com:

Here I come...hehheh. The audio was indeed terrible. I was also having difficulties in hearing who says this, who says that. Btw, pls be informed that the translation below is totally based on the japanese subtitle. And I only translated the parts which' re related to MinSun and which I found interesting.

PART 2

From 2:09
Reporter/ staff: How do you feel being surrounded by pretty (hot) guys?

Reporter/ staff: : Who is your choice? 1 of the F4 : Please be honest

HS : Wait...…

MH : I won't give any pressures to you.

MH : I'm looking at another direction now, (so, no pressure).

One of the F3 : I am also looking at another direction (so, no pressure).

XX : If you took so much time to answer, they will cut (as in filming) it.

XX : Don't take so much time.

HS : I thought I just want to pass the question, but they keep asking...…

Staff/ reporter: What did you feel when you were selected?

HS: Eh?

Staff/ reporter: When you were selected as a heroine in a drama which fulls of pretty (hot) guys...
KB: She's having trouble in giving the answer but...I can't do anything to help.

MH: Hahaha..

KJ: Let's pretend that we are not here.

MH: I don't know what are noona's thoughts (so I can't help).

HS: I just thought it'd be fun and interesting. They are (F4) very fun to be with and they are very close with each other. It's only me who they don't be friendly with. Hahaha. I'm just kidding. Because we are close to each other like this, I think we can make a fun drama.

Staff/ reporter: Among this group, do you have your ideal type?
(After the reporter asked this question, HS turned around and looked directly at MH, (MH also looked at HS!!) then she briefly looked at KB, KJ and lastly KHJ. If I'm not mistaken I heard the reporter/ staff saying "Ohkk!!", as if she was surprised with something.)

Staff/ reporter: If looking at your eyes....
(I think, please correct me if I'm wrong, the reporter was trying to say that according to HS's eyes, because she was looking at MH first, seemed like MH was HS's ideal type***. But, before the staff/reporter could finish his/her sentence, MH suddenly open his mouth and said "it's really a troublesome question". He sounded so defensive to me. To me, he seemed like trying to gloss over HS's unguarded-reflexive-response.).

MH: It's really a troublesome question (Didn't he sound so defensive here? And he repeated the same sentence one more time. You can hear he said "chongmal..", "chinca.." (really..).

KB: It's a bully.

HS: Each of them has their own charms. If I can take one from here, one from there and gather it, it will be my ideal type.

XX: You skilfully escaped from answering the question.

KB: Just like what is written in the text books.

KHJ: Then we have to pull out our eyes, nose and mouth and assemble it.

MH: Who it will become?

HS: Because each of them has their own attractiveness...…

Staff/ reporter: Please choose one.

One of the F4: Why my name is not nominated?


From 5:32

MH: Do you wear tights/ leggings under that? You also wear t-shirts inside right? You really wear a lot of layers of clothes, aren't you?

HS said something but was not translated.


PART 3

At 2:40 MH offered his seat to HS upon seeing HS coming in.

MH: Sit here.

MH: Please sit down.

(But HS ignored him. Maybe she didn't want others to notice MH's extra attention for her )

*** At 0:18, the reporter asked F4, who's the most handsome among them. She asked each one of them to give an answer. MH chose to speak first.

MH: Handsome guy?

Reporter: Yes, handsome guy.

MH: Aaaa...

Then MH looked at KB first, then he looked at KHJ.Then MH said..

MH: The youngest KB is very handsome while Joon-shi is thoughtful.

[ What I'm trying to say is...This scenario and the above scenario are similar. When MH asked who's the most handsome among them, he looked at KB first, then looked at the rest. Then, eventually he said that KB is very handsome.

So, in HS's scenario, because she looked at MH first before looking at the others when she was asked who's her ideal type, her reflexive non-verbal/body language response implied that MH is/was her ideal type...don't you think so?]

credits: meow13/jujol@soompi.com, meow13131313@youtube.com

Monday, October 19, 2009

#9. Lee Min Ho's Irresistible Charm

It's a waste to just keep my favorite LMH photos in my files so I got "possessed" and made an MV
showing his mannerisms/fave facial expresions (love the lip action), fashion style and moments with his cute and adorable kiddie fans. My knees get weak each time I see these photos. Wish I can do much better in my next LMH MV.


Goo Hye Sun & Isao Sasaki "With You" Concert Cut (10/17/09)



From susamerica@soompi.com:

A vid clip of GHS and Isao Sasaki at his With You Concert in Dae Goo for your viewing pleasure. She comes out after Isao Sasaki performs her 'All Types of Goodbyes'. GHS says that she had a hard time coming to Dae Goo.

On the 17th at 5PM was WITH YOU Concert by Isao Sasaki. This is his 9th tour of Korea. His performance included Korean song called 'Half Moon', 'Moon River', 'Sky Walker', etc. On violin is Masatsuku Sinozaki with special guest appearance by GHS.

Active as both actress and director, GHS played her own 'Fragrance'. She also performed duet with Isao Sasaki 'Small Fountain' and GHS's 'Chopstick March'. It was the kind of New Age music that one cannot help but be mesmerized for two hours straight.


I hope she will another CD with the 'Chopstick March'~~love that song!

credits: susamerica/minjee@soompi.com, traterling@youtube.com