[VIDEO] NET TV Entertainment News : Junsu JYJ Talking About His New Album

I tried to translate it into english but it’s kinda difficult to write it into english since i can’t really find the proper words for some [Bahasa] words. I hope u guys still can understand it

Trans

male host : Still [news] about Boyband, came from  a member from…..Junsu…i mean JYJ…..Junsu after  success for his previous album Tarantallegra, Junsu released his new album with the tittle Incredible

female host:  behind [from] his busy life as a musical actor and a singer, Junsu apparently also have a pent desire ie want to be a singer like Michael Jackson 

news start on 0 : 27

Vocalist boyband from South Korea JYJ, Xia Junsu is one of a vocalist who known to have a golden voice. His first solo album which have a tittle Tarantallegra success cure the fans longing from this former members of the boyband TVXQ and now the man who also success starred in a variety of musical performances and also fill a some of korean drama soundtracks came back with his new album with Incredible.

Junsu : the new album that i was working is different from [my] first album. The title of this album describes the summer which can be enjoyed by everyone.

Q :  what is the most proper word to describe [of ] Junsu ?

Junsu : at the beginning of my career i always thinking how I can get into the ranks of the top singers or winning awards. But now I will be happy if called by the fans as a singer who seemingly everlasting by the time.

Junsu : Even since I was a kid, music has become an important part of my life. Music is the only one that I know and I can do. Before I became a singer too, listening to music, and singing has become an important part of my life, does not mean excessive but music is my self.  Music is an old friend or something that can describe me well. Music will always be in my life

Q : The great moments in Junsu life

Junsu : It is difficult to choose because there are a lot of great moments in my life, but if I have to choose…. when  first debuted in Korea and Japan, as well as performing at the Tokyo Dome for the first time is a precious moment in my life.

I want to be a singer like Michael Jackson

– Xia Junsu –

Junsu : My all-time favorite singer is Michael Jackson, and I think his music has influenced many people. His music always be remembered, and it is amazing that the albums until now  still sound great. And I wish I could be a musician like him.

male Host : wuuh…….

female Host : This afternoon entertainment news special with boyband news…..full with boyband news…..just now from Junsu

male Host :  yes exclusive ….[Laugh]

Female Host : yes….exclusive….. and if talk about his inspiration which want  to be like Michael Jackson, I think  every singer wanted to be a legendary singer like Michael Jackson right?

Male Host : [he] can [do it]…[he] can [do it]….[he] can [do it]

Female Host : especially his dance also cool right?….. Junsu definitely can [do it]

Video Credit : netmediatama

translation by : miaw0730

[EDITORIAL] Ultimate K-pop Survival Guide: JYJ

By Xiaolong:

K-pop is an extremely competitive genre, a small country with a population of merely 50 million people produces new artists literally almost every day. The industry is like a ruthless stepmother: once you make a serious mistake, it might cost you your career and more.  Career ups and downs are normal in an artist’s life but in K-pop, once you reached the lowest part, it is very difficult to climb up the mountain again. Ultimate K-pop Survival Guide will be a short series on artists who have managed to turn their failing career from point zero back again or who had gone through a lot of hardships and still managed to remain successful. Not only rookie artists but we, the audience, can also learn a lot from them.

Avoid them as if they were lepers

The first installment of the series is dedicated to perhaps the biggest survivors of the dark side of K-pop:JYJ. Everyone knows what they have been through, but it doesn’t hurt to summarize and focus on how they actually managed to cope with the situation.

For the uninitiated: once there had been an idol band we can possibly call one of the greatest successes of K-pop ever: Dong Bang Shin Ki, or by their English abbreviation, TVXQ. The five-member boyband, consisting of Jaejoong, Yunho, Yoochun, Junsu and Changmin, was among the first successful wave of K-pop to set foot in Japan, and with blood and tears, they worked their way up the ladder, from performing to a mere handful of fans to filling the 50,000 seat Tokyo Dome in rows. Their fandom, Cassiopeia, was certified by the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest official fan club in the world. They reached unimaginable heights in Asia, thus their break-up was probably one of the biggest shocking events ever to shake the world of K-pop. Not because boybands are supposed to last forever, but because they were at the height of their careers and were known to be close to each other. When the news broke out that Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu started a lawsuit against their agency S.M. Entertainment, to nullify their 13-year contract, at first everyone hoped there could be a settlement but in October 2009 the Seoul court ruled in favour of JYJ, and as a result, the Fair Trade Commission started advocating the use of ‘model contracts’ to prevent agencies from having artists sign excessive deals.

Though the social impact of their lawsuit was huge, industry players were forced to rethink the ways they were treating their artists, and JYJ emerged as a moral winner, the real hardships were to begin just then. S.M. Entertainment appealed against the court decision and a three year desperate battle took off. Not long after JYJ announced the establishment of their new band, their initial supporter in Japan, Avex, suddenly had a change of heart, claiming sole rights to manage the band in Japan, dismissing claims that JYJ’s new management company, C-JeS Entertainment, had any rights to organize events for the band on Japanese grounds. They too, ended up in a long lawsuit, during which JYJ was denied any kind of rights to perform in Japan. At the same time, all doors in Korea closed as well. The industry suddenly started treating the three young men as if they had leprosy. In silent agreement, major broadcasting stations denied them appearances as musicians. Some were claimingthat they did not wish to get entangled in court related issues.

“At the time, we had no one to speak for us, and we could do nothing but silently stand our ground” – Kim Jaejoong

C-JeS Entertainment thus had to build a different strategy to promote JYJ. With no possibilities to appear on televised music shows and variety programs, the usual promotion cycle was out of question. The possibility of failure also lingered in the air, with the artists preparing themselves for the worst: that they might not be able to stand on stage again.

The rules of survival for JYJ were as follows:

1. Keep silent. Despite the constant rumours, the extensive media coverage, part of the torn fandom accusing them of betrayal, former label mates openly criticising them for their decision, JYJ kept silent. As they expressed in their 1000 day anniversary magazine, they decided to work silently and not be shaken by accusations and rumours.

2. If you cannot enter through the door, climb through the window. As they were denied the chance to promote through television, JYJ had to look for other ways of reaching their audience. They started separate activities, Yoochun and Jaejoong became involved in television dramas and movies, gaining wide followings as actors. Junsu began to appear in musicals and in a mere three years’ time, he went from being looked at as a ‘box office bringing tool’ to a highly praised and critically acclaimed musical actor on his own right. When the nation’s main broadcasters were not willing to talk to them as musicians, ironically, they became the sweethearts of the government, appointed as goodwill ambassadors and promoters of national and international scale events like the 2014 Asian Games, and were among the few selected artists invited to perform at President Park Geun-hye’s inauguration. The latter marked their first televised performance in three years in their home country. When local record labels were unwilling to assist, they went to the US and started working with American producers, despite their lack of English skills.

3. No regrets, no complaints. In their 1000 day anniversary magazine, the band members expressed that despite all the hardships they did not regret their decision, not once.  Having faith in your decisions is important for obtaining and maintaining the strength necessary to survive. They have also never complained of unfair treatment or the lack of opportunities because of the silent ban in Korea and Japan. They just did what they had to do: work hard and smile. I believe that having a positive attitude and being able to smile at their fans was an important factor in their success. Instead of giving in to striking waves of depression and self-pity, they rose above hard times by sticking together and supporting each other.

4. Don’t lose your trust. When unfortunate events happen, one can easily feel they are no longer able to trust other people. JYJ, too, had gone through this period. When Baek Chang-ju offered his help in 2009, they did not trust him, it took them months to open up and accept his helping hand. C-JeS Entertainment was established exclusively to steer JYJ’s boat through troubled waters and it went from a one person venture to a serious agency that employs over 40 people with sales amounting to 33 billion won (roughly 30 million USD) in only two years’ time.

JYJ’s legal fights have just recently ended, but their battle is far from being over yet. Broadcasting stations are still treading carefully. Despite all the unfortunate events that had befallen them (appearances denied, concerts cancelled last minute, accusations, rumors, some of their own fans turning their backs on the band), JYJ never once gave up.

Their album, In Heaven, sold over 350,000 copies, Junsu’s Tarantallegra was one of the most successful solo albums of 2012 despite lacking in promotion, both JYJ’s and Junsu’s solo world tours were completely sold out. Their Tokyo Dome comeback concert in April this year had attracted 210,000 people altogether.

Besides part of the Cassiopeia fandom still supporting them as much as they support the duo TVXQ, JYJ gained a firm and enthusiastic new fan base as well, through their group and individual activities. Jaejoong’s limited edition mini album became  a huge success, Yoochun is virtually the most successful idol actor on the market and Junsu cemented his name as one of the best singers ever born in Korea. They are wealthier than most artists under their former agency, including their former band members Yunho and Changmin.

Were they lucky? I would not think so. Many of us would have given up such a grueling and frankly, seemingly hopeless battle against giant obstacles. What we can learn from JYJ is that you need to keep your faith, grind your teeth, work hard and believe in your own abilities. Only then will you be able to turn all unfortunate events into glistening success.

Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely of the writer and not of hellokpop as a whole.

Banner created by: Sovany Nguon
Photo Source: AfterJae
Credit: Xiaolong via HELLOKPOP
Shared by: JYJ3 + miaw0730

[TRANS] 130124 Kim Jaejoong Says, “My Hobbies Disappear When Winter Comes”

When we see this man, this is what comes to mind. A cold exterior hides the light inside that is as hot as fireworks. That is Kim Jaejoong.

Kim Jaejoong has released his first solo album ‘I’, full of the emotions and happenings that he has felt and faced. The stories he tells as an individual, not as a member of a group, ring in our ears.

We’re curious of who Kim Jaejoong is as a normal person, not the man who sings and acts. We are sating that curiosity on ‘Lee Jung Ah’s Celebrity’.

# You were extremely busy last year and it feels like every day is full of happiness for you. Do you have any concerns?
“I don’t know. I think my biggest concern is my health. I haven’t been able to sleep that much these past couple of days because of insomnia. I tried to pretty myself up for today, but I think I look a little haggard.” (Not at all!! He was the epitome of a cool city guy, with sophistication flowing from him from head to toe!)

# You’ve released your first album. How did the other members react to your choice of genre?
“(Park) Yoochun said that he felt like having a drink after listening to ‘One Kiss’. He said, ‘I need to drink today’, and that it is a song that calls for a drink… isn’t that great? There are songs you listen to when you’re sad and are hoping to be comforted, and there are songs you listen to because you want to feel sadder. And to say that it’s a song that calls for a drink… I really like that. (Kim) Junsu really liked ‘Mine’.”

# We want to know what you do as ‘a regular guy’ when you aren’t working.
“My hobbies disappear when Winter comes. (haha) I really like riding my bike, so I go biking every day when the weather’s nice. I rode my bike so much and used my pelvis so much that I suffered from an inflamed pelvis. I also like running on the treadmill at the gym. I had to go to the hospital because I had hurt my pelvis from all that biking and running. I haven’t ridden my bike since then, but my pelvis is still inflamed. So I don’t run or bike that much anymore. When I ride my bike, I’ll go all the way to the Han River and back, and I always feel like I’m going to die on the way back. (laughter)”

# Hong Seok Chun recently posted a tweet of support for you on his personal Twitter account and became a hot topic for it. You have such a wide circle of friends.
“I would say that because Seok Chun has such a wide circle of friends, I should be seen as just one of his personal connections rather than him being my friend. The people I’m friends with all know Seok Chun too. I saw his words of support and I was so grateful that I went to see him as soon as I was done with work.”

# You’ve been showcasing ‘great visuals’ in your music video and in your album jacket. What’s your secret?
“I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’m doing everything I can to do everything I could possibly do as someone in their late twenties. (laughter) I feel like I’m using up all the energy I possibly could before I turn 30. I need to work harder!!”

#Kim Jaejoong. Are you really ‘happy’ these days?
“I’d say I’m half and half. There are times when I’m really happy, but there are moments when it gets to unbearable that I can’t believe emotions like that could possibly exist. I have a life that others can’t experience, so I have to experience things that no one else can. But…. I’m… happy.”

Source: etv sbs
Trans + shared by: Dongbangdata
Re-posted by: PrinceJJ + miaw0730

[TRANS] 130125 Hearing Jung Tae Se is in S. Korea, Kim Jaejoong: “We Should Go Out For Karaoke”

Kim Jaejoong showed off his friendship with his close friend Jung Tae Se.

During an interview in Apgujeong on the 22nd to commemorate his first solo mini album ‘I’, Kim Jaejoong drew attention for saying, “If I meet up with Tae Se, I want to go out for karaoke with him.”

The friendship between North Korea’s top striker Jung Tae Se and South Korea’s top star Kim Jaejoong is already famous. Their friendship began in June, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City when they attended Park Ji Sung’s charity match as a player and a performer respectively. Ever since then, they have kept their friendship going.

When Jung Tae Se landed in Korea wearing his Suwon Bluewings uniform, he said that he really wanted to attend Kim Jaejoong’s solo concert, which will be held on the 26th and 27th at the Ilsan KINTEX. But unfortunately, his wish will not be coming true. This is because Kim Jaejoong’s concert and Jung Tae Se’s overseas training session overlap.

Regarding this, Kim Jaejoong jokingly said, “I told him not to say such nonsense. As if he didn’t know his own schedule.” This is the kind of joke only close friends would say to each other.

He continued to say, “I recently talked to Tae Se on the phone, and I told him to come to Korea soon so we could hang out. I asked him when he’d be getting here, and he said that he didn’t know. We had a chance to see each other in Germany once, but I was in East Germany and he was in West Germany,” and “This time, we decided to meet up as soon as we could since he’ll be in Korea now. When we meet up, I want to go out and karaoke with him.”

Source: wstarnews
Trans + shared by: Dongbangdata
Re-posted by: PrinceJJ + miaw0730

[INTERVIEW] 130126 ‘Solo Singer’ Kim Jaejoong, “The Reason I Don’t Use The Name ‘Hero’…”

Kim Jaejoong, the emotional and talented vocalist of JYJ and the actor who has appeared both on TV and on the big screen, is taking on a new challenge as a solo singer.

Trying out a new genre that he hasn’t sung before, Kim Jaejoong collaborated with Kim Bada to create a song that carries the traditional rock genre with a unique color that accentuates his powerful vocal talent.

Putting all the emotions and untold stories of the past ten years as a singer and actor into the lyrics of his first solo mini album, Kim Jaejoong  is full of anticipation for the new challenge he faces.

There’s a negative view on idols pursuing a musical career in the rock genre. This is one of the reasons why Moon Hee Joon had so many anti-fans when he began pursuing a solo career after H.O.T disbanded.

“I took those negative views into consideration. Because rock is a completely different genre from the styles that I’ve sung till now, I tried really hard to get rid of the habits I’d formed over the years, and I learned how to sing and express my emotions in the traditional form of rock.”

Though he was nervous about taking on a new genre, he was determined to overcome any difficulties and succeed. Instead of an excessive transformation, he worked hard to absorb the traditional form of rock and thanks to the help of his fellow musicians, he was able to successfully create an album.

“When I first chose rock as my preferred genre and set out to make an album, I didn’t think I’d be working with such great seniors who directed me and wrote songs for me. I received such great help and I was able to learn so much about the genre I’ve always liked.”

Kim Jaejoong’s collaboration with Sinawi’s vocal Kim Bada has become a new learning experience and discovery for him. From the genre’s specific vocalization to changing his singing style, Kim Jaejoong had to go through an intensive training procedure to get to where he is now.

“It was really hard to change my singing style. If you listen to my mini album and compare the voice from the first track and the last, doesn’t it sound like two different people? ‘One Kiss’ has a lot of high notes, so I felt like I was in another world (laughter). It felt like I was back to being a rookie, but I didn’t throw away my original style to fit the rock genre, I just worked hard to find a way of changing my style slightly to go with the genre.”

Kim Jaejoong participated in the song- and lyric-writing process of his entire album. Kim Jaejoong wrote down all the emotions and hidden stories of his life as a singer and actor in the lyrics of his songs and showcased his extraordinary talent yet again.

“I tend to write lyrics pretty quickly. It might have taken me a while if I was writing something where I had to create a story, like in a novel, but since most lyrics aren’t that embellished, I write them pretty quickly. It took me around 15 to 20 minutes to write the lyrics for ‘I’ll Protect You’ from the ‘Protect the Boss’ OST and ‘Even When I’m Alive, It Feels Like a Dream’ from the Dr. Jin OST. But it took me three days to write the lyrics of ‘One Kiss’. I think that’s the longest time it’s taken me to write lyrics.”

The music video of ‘MINE’, the title song of Kim Jaejoong’s mini album, as left a deep impression on many for its use of top-quality production equipment and intense visuals. Kim Jaejoong starts the music video with a mysterious and innocent image, moves on to being chained down and in pain, and finally transforms into a surreal character, perfecting a bone-chilling image in each scene and mixing in a grotesque edge to his music video with outfits from the famous designer Song Hae Myong.

“I asked the director to get the theme of the music video from the lyrics of the song, and he came back to me the next day with a variety of concepts that we implemented in the music video. It felt as though he had done a lot of research on me beforehand. We stayed up for two nights to film the music video, and it came out to be very artistic and I’m personally extremely satisfied with the end product.”

What reaction did the members of JYJ, who are famous for their strong friendship, have to Kim Jaejoong’s solo album? When asked this question, Kim Jaejoong gave a content smile.

“In Yoochun’s case, he listened to ‘One Kiss’ for the first time in China and said, ‘I feel like having a drink right now. This song is really good. If I said that I liked it better than Junsu’s ‘Tarantallegra’, he’d start sulking at me, right?’ Yoochun has always preferred emotional songs over dance tracks, and I think that’s why he felt like having a drink when he heard that song.”

“Junsu really liked my title song ‘MINE’. In the past, when we were active in Japan, I once released a single called ‘Maze’. Ever since then, Junsu’s been telling me, ‘If you ever release a solo album, you have to do a rock song. You have to do a song with a strong, rhythmic beat.’”

Though he is a member of JYJ, Kim Junsu has kept his title of ‘Xia(h)’, the name he used when he was a member of TVXQ, whenever he partakes in any solo activities. But Kim Jaejoong is cautious about using the name ‘Hero’.

“Junsu must really like ‘Xia’. (laughter) Junsu believes that when he’s a musical actor, the name ‘Kim Junsu’ fits him best, and when he’s a singer, the name ‘Xia’ fits him best. And I think I agree with him on that. For me, because the title ‘Hero’ is a name I used when the five of us used to be together, I’ve decided to refrain from using it as much as possible now.”

Kim Jaejoong chose ‘fans’ as the biggest reason for the release of his solo album. He knows that since creating JYJ and starting his individual activities, he’s been more focused on his acting than his singing career.

“I’m sure that there are people who like JYJ as a group, and people who like the vocals of each member. I didn’t want to make those people wait too long, so I wanted to bring my music to them quickly.”

Through his upcoming activities for his album, Kim Jaejoong plans to visit his international fans as well. Though there aren’t many tracks on his album, this is his first solo album and he is in discussions with his agency for the possibilities of a solo world tour in the future.

As JYJ have won their lawsuit against the Japanese agency AVEX, many are predicting Kim Jaejoong to pursue solo activities in Japan, but he has a different idea.

“Personally, I’d like for all three members of JYJ to be together when he resume our activities in Japan. I think it’s our duty to go together as a trio and perform for the fans who have been silently waiting for us in Japan for the past four years. As for the possibilities of a world tour, I’d like to go on one if my songs are able to live up to the high-quality that a world tour performance demands.”

Kim Jaejoong, who has started off the year as a singer, plans to continue his acting career as well, on TV and on the big screen. With JYJ activities scheduled as well, 2013 is set to be a very special year for his fans.

Source: StarN

Translated & Shared by: dongbangdata.net

Reposted By : jyjsoul + miaw0730

[NEWS] 130126 Jaejoong reveals his wish to meet with Japanese fans as part of JYJ first rather than a solo artist

JYJ‘s Jaejoong, who commented that he’d like to start performing again in Japan, after winning their lawsuit against Avex, specified that rather than meeting his Japanese fans first as a solo artist, he’d want to wait to do so with his members.

When asked during a press conference, “Can’t you Jaejoong be the one to start activities in Japan first?”, Jaejoong replied, “Personally, I would like all three of us to do it together. Whether it’s a concert or broadcast, at least for the fans in Japan who faithfully waited four years, we want to show ourselves as the three of us together. How much must have they endured? We said ‘we’ll go, we’ll go’ but couldn’t. We said ‘we’ll perform, we’ll perform’ but couldn’t.”

Jaejoong also hinted about JYJ’s upcoming comeback and revealed, “JYJ’s new album will probably be released this year. It would be better to go see them carrying our new album.”

Source: allkpop
Credit: JYJ3

Shared by : miaw0730

[Interview] 130124 Kim Jaejoong: “My territory is narrow but there is happiness and freedom in it”

related news with other trans here

Trans + Credit :  princejj

Shared by : princejj + miaw0730

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS/PIC] 130125 Kim Jae Joong′s ‘The Jackal is Coming’ Reveals Official Japanese Poster

The official Japanese movie poster for The Jackal is Coming has been unveiled.

The movie has slowly been readying its release in Japan by opening an official Japanese homepage for the movie in December and then unveiling the movie poster on January 24.

The movie is titled Code Name: Jackal in Japan and will allow Kim Jae Joong fans in Japan not only to see his acting chops but hear his music including the movie’s ending song Stay and his other in-movie songs, My Own Comfort and Kiss Be.

Those wanting to catch the movie in Japan will have to wait some time though as the movie will premiere in theaters on May 3.

Photo Credit: Lotte Entertainment

Source : Enewsworld

Shared by : miaw0730

[NEWS] 130123 Park Yoochun’s drama performances brings explosion reactions in Asia and Europe

< Rooftop Prince > has gotten first place, in the “2012 So-Loved Awards” drama section organised by the Korean Cultural Center. After voting by European fans, it was chosen as the most beloved and popular Korean drama. In addition, in Germany’s Remarkable Awards 2012, the lead Park Yoo Chun in < Rooftop Prince > has also been chosen as number 1, proving his popularity worldwide.

Like a proven formula, Park Yoo Chun’s dramas sweeps across Asia. Last year’s drama < Rooftop Prince > has already broke past 1 hundred million 5000 views on Youku alone – a huge streaming video site in China. Totaling similar 7 large streaming sites, viewing has surpassed 700 million views, setting a record. < I Miss You > which started on the 17th, has currently been viewed 100 million times on China’s largest online site PPTV. China’s Sohu has also burst past 100 million views.

Last year has rewritten the record of Korean drama ratings in Taiwan in the past 2 years, and to commemorate this, played out an 8min special clip of Park Yoo Chun. Recently < Rooftop Prince > has also become number 1 in ratings on the Philippines channel’s primetime television. In China, Hong Kong and Taiwan combined statistics showed that last year’s < Rooftop Prince> and < I Miss You> has become the third and fourth most downloaded korean drama in recent years. As such, Park Yoo Chun has been recognised as the Drama King in Asia.

In Japan, < Sungkyunkwan Scandal >, < Rooftop Prince> and < I Miss You> which stars Park Yoo Chun, has been planned to be shown in the early half of 2013.

Source: TV Daily via Nate, Baidu
Translated by: LovingJYJ of JYJ3
Credit: JYJ3

Shared by : miaw0730

[NEWS] 130126 Child actor Kim So Hyun says, “My ideal type of man is Park Yoo Chun”

Child actor Kim So Hyun revealed an anecdote that happened while working on a TV series with Park Yoo Chun.

Kim said in an interview with MBC’s Section TV Entertainment News that aired on January 25: “I once revealed Park Yoo Chun is my ideal type of man. After that, I found myself working with Park, so I was hiding my feelings as my heart was fluttering. Then, Yeo Jin Goo and the director I was working with started making fun of me, and they wouldn’t stop. Since then, everybody stares at me every time I’m just around him, which makes me really embarrassing.”

No wonder Kim is on cloud nine but shy at the same time when she’s around the heartthrob.

Source: Starnews
Credit: en.Korea
Shared by: JYJ3 + miaw0730