[NEWS] 110131 Jang Dong Gun, Ha Ji Won and Kim Jaejoong may come together for new drama

Jang Dong Gun, Ha Ji Won and JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong will most likely unite to star in an upcoming drama called “Peninsula.”

This drama is going to be a big production; it is already reported to have a budget of 10,000,000,000 WON, which equates to nearly $9 million dollars. The drama will feature a united Korea (no separation between South and North), the united nation’s president, and his National Intelligence Director.

The president’s role is most likely going to go to Jang Dong Gun and Ha Ji Won is slated to be the female lead. Jaejoong is supposed to be play the Director.

Jang Dong Gun has revealed recently that he is interested in starring in this drama. Additionally, Ha Ji Won has expressed that she would like to join this production as soon as filming for her new movieends.

One reps for the drama said, “Jang Dong Gun, Ha Ji Won, and Jaejoong are all 90% confirmed.”

The filming will begin in June and July and it will start airing in October.

Source: Sports Korea

Credits: Allkpop

[NEWS] 110131 “Paradise” Abs: Changmin and Joo Sang Wook face-off!

On the January 31st episode of “Paradise Ranch,” TVXQ’s Changmin and Joo Sang Wook’s characters strip down to win their lady love.  After a coincidental meeting at a resort pool, Changmin and Jang Sang Wook, who are both tied to love interest Lee Yeon-Hee, will flex their abs and hit the swim lanes in what quickly escalates into a battle of egos. With Changmin slowly realizing that he still has feelings for ex-wife Lee Yeon-Hee, Joo Sang Wook quickly answers his challenge – it’s sink or swim for love, and round 1 of this clash will be quite the spectacle.  Though we have to wait until the episode airs to see who the winner will be, the teaser pictures alone are just enough to make any fan girl’s head swim.  Source: Sports Chosun via Nate Credits: Allkpop

[NEWS] 110131 JYJ’s Music Essay becomes Kyobo’s weekly bestseller

JYJ’s “Music Essay” has become Kyobo’s weekly bestseller!

The largest book retailer in Korea states that an overwhelming majority of JYJ’s “Music Essay” sales were from women in their 20’s and 30’s. To be more precise, Kyobo cited that 95% of its sales were from this group.

On their site, they accredit JYJ’s success to their enormous fan base and their participation in various activities. “Due to the members fandom and activities in dramas and musicals, their popularity can be seen by the huge amount of interest in them by the people in their 20’s and 30’s.”

Credits: Allkpop

[TRANS]110130 Alcohol by Jaejoong from JYJ Music Essay

Alcohol—Kim Jaejoong (JYJ Music Essay)

Intoxicated, like dragging a heavy bag
Standing in front of the entrance, pressing in the key code
But somehow, I cannot recall the key code that I have memorized by heart
Why did I drink so much to the point of being drunk?

Don’t know if you guys have ever done this before?
Don’t want to watch TV, don’t want to play the piano, don’t want to read any books
And don’t want to look at the people walking back and forth in that world beyond my window
I want to hide

In the end, I can only lie on the sofa motionlessly
Have no urge to move, only stare blankly at the cactus
As I was staring at the cactus I suddenly realized I was talking to myself, “Am I feeling a little bit lonely?”
The fate of a cactus is that if the heart of his core have been fiddled with, his life would be shortened
The cactus seems to say to me, “you are lonely, just like me”

Lonely, frustrated, depressed
There’s nowhere I can go to let out my feelings
At that time, the only friend I could find, was alcohol

But this thing
I would definitely despise it tomorrow
However, I think I would nonetheless continue to pursue it

Credits: TVXQBaidu

[NEWS] Tickets for JYJ Junsu’s ‘Tears of Heaven’ sell out in 2.5 minutes

The third performance of JYJ Junsu’s musical, ‘Tears of Heaven’, sold out all 4,500 tickets in just 2 minutes and 30 seconds, proving once again his powerful influence over ticket sales.

For reference, the very first sale of 10,500 tickets were sold out in 5 minutes, the second round sold out 10,300 tickets in 3 minutes 30 seconds, and now this recent third round of ticket sales sold out in the fastest time yet. Regarding this happy event, Junsu expressed, “Thank you so much to the musical lovers and my fans.”

‘Tears of Heaven’ will be a massive production, as it brings together world talents like composers Frank Wildhorn (‘Jekyll and Hyde’), Gabriel Berry (‘Sweeney Todd’), and musical star Brad Little.

Source: Newsen
Credits: Allkpop

[TRANS]110131 Fukutaro Blogs about Jaejoong's Kindness

After my vacation in Korea, I have completely understood the reason behind why there are so many people who are in love with Jaejoong. We haven’t seen each other for a long time. So we drank until early morning on the first day of the reunion and went home afterwards. We played and wrote some music together, talked awhile, and eventually I became sleepy and fell asleep on the floor.

Not sure how long after, but when I woke up, I realized I had a blanket over me. It is very cold in Korea. I think if I went to bed without a blanket I would definitely catch a cold…

But I wasn’t surprised that he helped put a blanket on me; it was the fact that he was sleeping right beside me. He clearly had his own bed that he could have slept on, but he purposely brought his blankets from the bed and slept with me on the floor…

Even though there was only one blanket, but I feel that his gentleness must be the reason why there are so many people who adore him.

I used to think that such good people wouldn’t exist in this world. But now, from the bottom of my heart I realize that this is someone whom I can trust forever.

It’s someone who can make others feel the warmth.

Please be my friend forever.

I passed on everyone’s well wishes to him.

There will definitely be a time when he’ll smile with everyone once again. You, who radiate such shinning light, are the sun for every one of us!!

Best friend, see you next time.

Credits: TVXQBaidu+Fukutaro's blog

[TRANS] 110120 Non No Magazine Q&A

Q: What was the period in your life that you felt was a battle?
Yunho: When we debuted. And also the first time we performed on Kouhaku Utagassen! For the people that only knew about Tohoshinki’s songs, I also wanted to show that our dance performances were also great! So I put all my efforts into dancing as best as I could! I was extremely nervous but also incredibly happy. I put on a spell on myself, that now I would achieve this dream.
Changmin: For me it was standing on the stage for the SM Town live after starting Tohoshinki as two members. Ever since debuting, this was the first time I had been that nervous.

Q: Tell us how you overcame these hurdles.
Yunho: I enjoyed myself. Never ran away. Because it’s not only about me but for the happiness of the people around me.
Changmin: I surrendered to my body. If my body was able to do it, I would be able to face and stand up to any hurdle.

Q: What are you tricks with romance? (T/N: like pick up lines, etc)
Yunho: Don’t really do that kind of thing~.
Changmin: It’s more that we aren’t able to do, rather that simply not do.
Yunho: It’s not possible to do any such tricks. I’d be too much in a daze. (laugh) (T/N: as in he’d be too distracted by the girl to do anything xP)
Changmin: I wouldn’t be able to see anyone except her. In respect to romance, I’m not that type that uses his head very well.
Yunho: For both Changmin and I, we are both simple when it comes to romance. We become instinctive. That’s why if ever someone is loved by Changmin, they will definitely realise without it being said!
Changmin: I will realise it too then. (laugh)

Q: Do you have anything to help you through difficult times?
Yunho: More than an item, it’s more like I cast a spell on myself so that I believe in myself. And then I pound myself on the chest.
Changmin: He does it until it hurts!
Yunho: No no, ahh it’s more like 2 or 3 times. (laugh)
Changmin: I don’t believe in things like jinxes or anything. I’ve never thought about stuff like that up until now. I always believe in myself and as long as I’m with Yunho I’ll be fine.
Yunho: Wow!!
Changmin: I gain strength when we’re together.
Yunho: That’s cause your always teasing me!

Q: As artists, what kind of things do you want to accomplish in the future?
Yunho: I want to work hard so that people can see us and think, “Even after a long time, it’s expected from Tohoshinki right?”. There have been various incidents, and slowly, I want to show the special points that have matured in us.
Changmin: Becoming from 5 people to 2, during the photo shoot and the PV shooting, I realized that there will be more things in the future that I will have to face with just the two of us. This means we will have to evolve more, and become the “us” that people are waiting for.

Q: Who’s more competitive from the two of you?
Yunho: I’m competitive!
Changmin: I don’t think I’m very competitive. I myself am not that interested in these things so I don’t mind if I lose. My thinking is more like, “Any result is fine with me”. (laugh)
Yunho: Maybe it’s not the result that’s important. What’s more important to me is putting all my strength into the goal and working hard for it.

Q: Give us some tips in making our dreams come true.
Yunho: Believe in yourself. Even if it is a difficult road, someday you will attain the desired result. Even if you feel like turning back at times, don’t run away from it and little by little you will get closer to achieving your dream.
Changmin(applauded silently):I think for me it’s because I’m being mentored by the Star Young. It’s because Young has been with me all this time that I was able to make it this far.
Yunho: Liar!(laughs loud) Yeah, right! (T/N: a sarcastic tone. Implies that Changmin is teasing him ^_^)

Q: Speaking about the other, what are some areas that they would never lose at?
Yunho: Changmin always win a the soccer game “Winning Eleven” …(sigh)
Changmin: I wonder how many books each of us has read up till now?
Yunho: Both of u like reading books, but I’m not sure who’s read more. On another note, right now I’m reading a book called “The Secret”.
Changmin: Aren’t you just looking at it instead of reading it? (laugh)

Q: How do you follow up each other’s weaknesses?
Yunho: It’s not with words but with the atmosphere. By reading the atmosphere we help each other out. For us, specific strategies never work. (laugh) Until now we’ve been living together for a long time and living our lives together so even without telling each other explicitly we understand.
Changmin: There are never any situations where I have to help out Young! He’s the perfect leader!!
Yunho: Oh no~(laugh) (T/N: yunho said this in english) I’m not perfect~.

Q: Who has better luck from the two of you?
Yunho: I don’t believe in luck. I think you attain things through hard work. Even from the beginning with Tohoshinki started, I don’t think it was luck but the continuous hard work that we put in has changed into luck now. For example recently I was in the musical “Goong”, and we weren’t given much rehearsal hours. But after they saw me practicing continously by myself, they gave me more rehearsal time at the studio!

Credits: max-cm
Trans by: sharingyoochun. net