7/29 [news] Lee Minwoo, “Kim Dongwan is an unavoidable obstacle”

7/29 [news] Lee Minwoo, “Kim Dongwan is an unavoidable obstacle”

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credit to strawberry16@soompi.com/forums + hyesungstory@shinhwabiz.com/forums (English translation) 东升西落@BestShinhwa (Chinese translation) + Ocean’s six (source) + Shinhwa.biz

pics: angel2nyt@soompi.com/forums

Shin Hyesung - The Beginning, New Days Album Tracklist Hyesung returns after 2 years 3 mths, with official release of 2nd jib

Shin Hyesung - The Beginning, New Days Album Tracklist

May Take Out With Proper Credits
Tracklist

01. The Beginning
02. Island
★ 03. First Person (Theme Song)
04. Center
05. Everything Is You
06. Monologue
07. Age
08. Girls Are Fortunate (or lucky)
09. Tearful Eyes
10. Even Know It All
11. The Day We First Met
12. Gloomy Rain (Korea Only)
13. I LUV YOU (Korea Only)

Added info

For those who asked abt track 12 & 13,

Hyesung's album will release both in Korea & Japan, the tracks 12 & 13 will only have in Korean Version.

As for his japanese album version, 1st album + 2nd album package together (which explains why the 40 page photobook)

Hope that clears everyone's confusion

Credits : Goodemg + angelix @ http://shinhwa.biz/forums (thanks Mal!)

Hyesung returns after 2 years 3 mths, with official release of 2nd jib

Update on Hye Sung, open link: http://z15.invisionfree.com/ShinHwaChangJo/index.php?showtopic=16056

thanks to hyesungstory

Shin Hyesung, Debuting action acting in 13 minute movie

My Daily = 이규림 reporter)

Singer Shin Hyesung will unveil 2nd Jib title song through a music video.

Shin Hyesung will be filming the music video of the title song of his formal second album, “First Person” in a span of three days on July 29, 30, and August 2. Also, he will unveil the title song prior to the album release, along with a preview, on August 6 through his official homepage.

“First Person” music video will have a dramatized content about a man, who never believed in love, learns the meaning of true love, only to lose his love in an unexpected accident. Shin Hyesung will make a personal appearance as the male lead.

This will be the second time since “Angel” from Shinhwa’s 7th album, which was released on September 2004, that Shin Hyesung will personally take on a challenge of acting. In this music video, with scenes such as a motocycle explosion scene, Shin Hyesung is planning to debut a realistic acting without sparing himself.

This music will have a total running time of 13 minutes and will be produced in 2 parts.

Shin Hyesung stated that he is pouring his heart and soul into this music video just as much as he has done with his album. Also, he conveyed his determination, “Although I am nervous because I have take on the acting personally, I will do my best and show you a wonderful appearance.”

A preview of Shin Hyesung’s “First Person” music video will premiere on August 6 through Shin Hyesung’s official homepage (www.goodenter.com). Shin Hyesung will release his solo 2nd album on August 8 and is planning to hold solo concerts in Korea and Japan, starting with Seoul Concert on August 11.

Credits: 이규림reporter@mydaily + mydaily (source) + Kay77@angelicalharmony (eng trans) + angelicalharmony + Kay77@shinhwachangjo + shinhwachangjo

Kim DongWan - "Rain needs the support of fans"

The popular singer Kim DongWan, who has caught everyone's attention with his first solo album - "Kim DongWan is" and the song "Handkerchief", has commented on Rain's recent state due to the cancelled concerts in America.

In the latest interview with joynews, Kim DongWan said, "Rain is currently in a phrase. We have also been through something like this, having the experience of changing management companies before, so we empathize."

"Rain is an honest and polite friend. He should be able to easily overcome this challenge," he said. "Everyone knows the name of the artist, thus Rain was blamed for everything. However, I think that the root of the problem is more likely to be the middleman. It is important for fans to give him support and encouragement at times like this."

"I saw the advertisement that Rain's fans from Hong Kong printed on one of the local newspapers not long ago so as to encourage Rain. I think that such fans are very important. Even if you fell tired, you would still want to fight on for fans like these. It is important for the fans to show their support at times like this."

When Kim DongWan's song, "Handkerchief" was released, his powerful vocals and strong singing skills caught a lot of attention. He had also received help from friends and the other members from Shinhwa.

Credits: akemi <3@shinhwachangjo.net>aindy@soompi.com/forums

JunJin to star as main lead of MBC Dramanet historical series

JunJin to star as main lead of MBC Dramanet historical series 'Byul Soon Geom (Chosun Police)'

MBC Dramanet announced on the 23rd that JunJin has been cast as the main lead of the 20 episode investigative documentary series 'Byul Soon Geom (Chosun Police).'

In 'Byul Soon Geom' which follows the story of investigative procedures in the late Chosun area, JunJin will play the role of Kim Sa Yool, an elite detective with a sharp mind. He accepts the female lead character Seo Eun who is the daughter of his father's enemy.

The series originally aired in 2005 starring Jung Yoo Seok which at the time gathered popularity amongst mania viewers but ended early at 6 episodes.

MBC Dramanet commented, "We were able to create a new 20 episode series under the same title thanks to the support of the viewers."

The production crew says, "We will use the scientific methods at the time, along with various conflicts between different parties."

source: HanCinema e-news
CREDIT: http://www.hancinema.net/korean-movie-news_10242.php

7/23 [news] Kim Dongwan “Singer is just like a beautiful lie”

Kim Dongwan (28) is a clear minded artist.

Those who already possess high popularity knows when is the right timing for them to expand their own ambition as well as attaining the right stage and position without any mistake. This is one factor that a singer cum actor artist could not miss.

Kim Dongwan, who sings only in Shinhwa, released his own solo album, “KIM DONGWAN IS”. Debut for 9 years, other than Shin Hyesung, Lee Minwoo and Junjin who has already started their solo activities, he has started his late.

Kim Dongwan said, “It’s not that easy to be alone in stage”, being a singer for 9 years, he didn’t expect that “he will get nervous just like a new singer”, Kim Dongwan revealed to us openly.

“I refused to hear anything such as a singer whom is not able to sing moreover, this is my own songs…”

Compared to being a solo singer, Kim Dongwan who has greater ambitious as an actor, relates his reason in preparing his solo album due to the experience he has when he was having Shinhwa tour concert last year in Japan, China and Thailand etc.

“On the stage, I feel myself alive. During acting, as long as you met a good director, the result will be good, however as a singer, it depends on individual attraction. You need to possess capabilities to surpass the composer and producer talents’ to manifest your charms.”

Kim Dongwan starts his worrying when he decides to start his solo activities. Should I be choosing American’s music that I love? Or should I choose music that the majority likes? When he was troubling over this, Yoon Min Sun (‘Ya yo’ ‘Black glasses’) gives him an advice which directs him a direction.

Composer Yoon reprimanded saying, “The reason for being outcast by the majority is due to the fact that your audiences are Korean but yet you insist on doing American’s music.” He then advises “It’s good to do music beyond Korea but you must search for your own singing method.”

After exchanging the pointers, Kim Dongwan included Yoon Min Sun’s composition, “Handkerchief” as his theme song. This song narrates about a man who gets hurt due to the lost of his love and not long after this song is released, it gets popular. The most importantly, this song does not bring any complex sentimental feeling, it gives a light ballad feel upon hearing it.

About “Handkerchief”, Kim Dongwan saves his long explanation and describes simply, “Singer displays a good lie, and actor relies on feasibility”.” Singing and acting are two different domains which has a clear separatrix.

Singers are required to displays their self-confidence, therefore they need to lie, even over one hair. On the contrary, actor is just like an ordinary person that required feasibility”.

After getting recognition for the TV drama, “Goodbye Sadness”, he expands his performance domain once again in the drama, “Person I love” during the start of the year, however Kim Dongwan isn’t satisfied with the performance. He commented firmly, “though he receives recognition but viewer ship isn’t ideal.”

Although he has withdraws his ambitious from acting, and instead diverting it to singing. Bringing along his aspiration, he step on the music stage with lively music to summons the heart of the ballad fans who is about to leave.

“As compared to the time debut during 1998 till now, level of curiosity has increase. Those audiences who love to cheer during the performance, where have all of you being to recently? I wish to attract back the cheers that are gradually forgotten.”

During the interview, Kim Dongwan expressed his honesty in any of the matters.

And he said, “The one everyone see is the healthy and optimistic Kim Dongwan, however in actual fact, I am rejecting this image. I’m also unsure why am I obstinate over things that can be done well and even more stubborn over things that cannot be done. Kim Dongwan is very aggravated.”

Ground with the fact of 9 years in Shinhwa, his first solo receives much attention and it proves that he didn’t let the people down.

This solo album carries his dreams and Kim Dongwan said, “I spent my 20s without regrets and I accumulated all the experiences to achieve the high peak in my 30s”, once again his eyes glitters with hopes.

Credits: hyesungstory@Shinhwachangjo.net (English translation) +打糕@shinhwachina神话中国 (Chinese translation) + Ocean’s six + nocutnews.co.kr (Source)

Busy With Solo Activities, LMW and KDW, Sing Shinhwa Song Together On One Stage

In the midst of each of their solo activities, Kim Dongwan and Lee Minwoo find themselves together on one stage.

On the 24th, the two will be performing one of Shinhwa's hit songs on the stage of KBS "Yoon Do Hyun's Love Letter", presenting a magical harmony.

This will be the first time the two will perform together on one stage. During the SBS Inki Gayo performance on July 22nd, the two performed one after the other, never appearing together on stage at the same time.

After Kim Dongwan and Lee Minwoo's performances of the first album's "Handkerchief" and "Stomp" from "Explore M", respectively, they will together sing the popular Shinhwa song "I Pray 4 U".

Credit: Newsen + Ocean's Six
Chinese Translations：东升西落@BestShinhwa
Chinese to English Translations: angeldreams@SHinhwaChangjo.net

Lee Minwoo gets into China's top 15, korean stars

22/07/07 Latest Survey On Popular Korean Stars, China Top 15

1. U-Know YunHo (DBSK member)
2. Lee Jun Ki
3. Hero-Kim jae joong (DBSK member)
4. Kim Jeong Hoon (UN)
5. Kim Hee Chul (Super Junior member)
6. Micky-Park Yoochun (DBSK member)
7. Jang Woo Hyuk (H.O.T. aka J.T.L)
8. Kangta (H.O.T )
9. Kim Ki Bum (Super Junior member)
10. Lee Min Woo (Shinhwa member)
11. Hangeng (Super Junior member, from China)
12. Max-Shim Chang Min (DBSK member)
13. Xiah JunSu (DBSK member)
14. Choi Si Won (Super Junior member)
15. Lee Seung Ki

credits to baidu.com || evonne@lovejeonghoon.com
source : TVXQ china website
credits to capricorn@ohmyhoon.com + withoutadoubt2@soompi + chizu_chan + HeRaco@SHCJ and ShinhwaChangjo.net

7/26 [Diary] Dongwan - Dbase

Dbase practicing hard. Playing Dongwan, Um..

Credits: November21 + ShinhwaChangjo.net + ringlet101@ShinhwaChangjo.net

Brian (Fly to the Sky) - "Shinhwa's Lee Minwoo and Singer Lee Kichan are Shorter Than Me"

^^ SPOILER [show]
got two pics and slapped them together.


When Brian featured as a guest on SBS Power FM "HaHa's Ten Ten Club" Radio on the 18th, he revealed a secret held by short celebrities.

While Brian and the DJ, HaHa, continued to try to boost their self confidences by telling each other that they are taller, Brian suddenly stood up.

DJ HaHa joked, "There aren't that many male singers who are shorter than me, but thanks to Brian, I am thankful." Brian, then replied, "My real height is actually 172.69 cm (on his profile, it says that he is 176 cm). I am taller than HaHa."

Haha confessed, "My real height is 172.5 cm (his profile says 175 cm). But we're not that short." Brian said, "To be honest, all the celebrities lie about their height, so there are quite a lot of celebrities that are shorter than I am, like Lee Kichan and Shinhwa's Lee Minwoo."

This surprised many people, who commented, "I never knew Lee Kichan and Lee Minwoo were that short, when they are on the stage and on shows, they look taller than Brian..."

Credit: Joy News + loving_D@shinhwachangjo.net for translating
http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.p...g_serial=273482

7/27 [Diary] Dongwan "Ahn Hyun Suk Leader"

Leader Ahn Hyun Suk and Lee Jang Un thinking on the dance routine for Shin Hyesung's Concert.

Um.. They should think about my routine too ㅜㅜ

Credits: November21 + ShinhwaChangjo.net + Ringlet101@ShinhwaChangjo.net

Dong Wan, "I feel shocked..."

Actor and singer Dong Wan said frankly:"I feel shock when i saw a message that said only girl listen to shinhwa music.."

During the interview with Mydaily,Kim Dong Wan said:"During the 1st debut as Shinhwa,i once saw a message on a forum about Shinhwa discussion, there was 1 of them that said that only secondary school girls student will listened to Shinhwa songs.During my schooling time, i also listened to band like Metallica which is consider as international music and ignored about korean music.But when i was being treated like this,i really feel very shock."

"During Shinhwa debut,because we were still new so we cannot decide how our music style,but we never feel that Shinhwa music lost to others.As times goes by,all our member becoming more and more ambitous on our music.Therefore, everyone of us had signed contract with different company for the best environment to create the music for everybody."

Shinhwa planned to coming out with their 9th album at end of the year,but Kim Dong Wan and Lee Min Woo is now currently busy with the promotion of their solo album.Shin Hye Sung also planne to come out with his 2nd album where the actual date of it haven't been decide yet.

"Reasonable criticises will be good motivation."Kim Dong Wan said,"But because there be lots of unreasonable message, so starting from that time i seldom read forum.but lately i am seeing newsthrough the news section of fans website, from there i get to see all the news,all the fans had also seriously written down their replies which make me feel benefited a lot from there." This is what Dong Wan will do when he was ask about how he deals with evil criticism.

Source：mydaily&da capo
Translation：打糕@shinhwachina,clamp88@Angelical Harmony,Clamp88@SHCJ

Japanese version of Shin HyeSung’s second album

Price: 4410¥
Date of release: 22 August 2007

→ Two CDs (1st disc ‘Love of May’ / 2nd disc ‘The Beginning, New Days’)
→ Includes Japanese versions of 2 originally Korean songs
→ 2 Japanese songs
→ Translated Japanese lyrics with original Korean lyrics
→ Japanese version of cover + Photo book (40 pages)

Shin HyeSung, vocalist of the famous group, Shinhwa, which is the only band in Korea which has not broken up yet since their debut in 1998, will be releasing a solo album. This package will include songs which had already been release in Korea as his first album, as well as the Japanese version of his second album which will be released on 8th August in both Korea and Japan. There will be a different album cover for the Japanese version and a photo book. The Japanese version also includes 2 extra songs, and the Japanese version of 2 originally Korean songs.


Credits: akemi <3@shinhwachangjo.net>

Dong Wan:I want to work harder...

After coming out with his solo album,Kim Dong Wan of Shinhwa becoming ambitious on the following activity.

On the interview recently with Edailyspn,Dong Wan reveal that he feel more relax during the activity he doing now comparing to the activity together with Shinhwa.He hope to work harder than now..

But,Kim Dong Wan now is busy with the programme that had scdueled early,even this interview was also done during the free time on his photo shooting session..
'I hope to get more work than now",this is what Dong Wan said when he was ask regarding is it more easier becoming a singer for 9 year.Kim dong Wan said that:"No,no matter is 9 year ago or now,i still do not understand what are the needs of the public,that is why i had to work harder from now."

Source:ocean
Translation:打糕@shinhwachina神话中国,Clamp88@Angelical Hrmony,Clamp88@SHCJ

JUNJIN’s 28th Birthday party - FAN MEETING,

Aug 19, 2007 “Let’s go out today!”

JF Story Entertainment and Junjin’s Korean and overseas fan sites will hold his own fanmeeting in union to celebrate his 28th birthday.

We hope this event will be a memorable birthday present for Junjin as well as a precious memory to all his fans.

Further details will be open in the notice board.

If you have any inquiries, please use Q&A board or email Christie, Christie20@naver.com
Please often come and see further details which will be continuously updated.
We expect many of you to be more interested and participate in this fanmeeting with us.

you guys want to leave messages to support and cheer him! ..you can go here : http://www.jfstoryent.com/

before you leave your messages you need to join and login first .. is very easy.


1. Title : JUNJIN’s 28th Birthday party, Aug 19, 2007 “Let’s go out today!”

2. Date & Hours : August 19, 2007, 14:30~17:00 (about 2hr 30min)

3. Venue : Main performance hall of New Millenium Bldg, KONKUK University, Seoul
Refer to http://www.konkuk.ac.kr:8001/eng/ or www.weneart.com

4. Scale : 792 seats in total (a seating plan will be provided soon and the number of seats is subject to change according to the seats for the handicapped and press)

5. Entry fee : KRW 20,000 (TT commission excluded)

6. Assigning seats and payment : Each fan clubs or communities are gathering attendees and fees and send money to the host in Korea.

7. Receipt of present for Junjin : reception desk in the lobby on site. (12:00~13:30)

Overseas fans would be in trouble to individually transfer entry fee due to high TT commission, so you can send your fees in groups with members in your fan club to save money. We’re planning to assign seats for overseas fans and the seats for each fan club will be assigned by lot on site.

Belows are fan clubs which have decided to join the event so far.

- http://www.shinhwa-indonesia.com (Indonesia)
- http://www.enam-wangja.info (Indonesia)
- Taiwan Changjo Shinhwa Fan Club (Taiwan)

Besides these fan clubs above, if there’re any other fan clubs or communities which want to join together, email us and send entry fees of each members who’ll visit the event on Aug 19.

If you have any inquiries, please email Christie, Christie20@naver.com

Konkuk University's main campus is located at 1 Hwayang-Dong, Gwangjin-Gu in the southeastern part of Seoul near the Han River.

- Subway : Gate 2 of Konkuk Univ. station(#212), line No. 2
Gate 4 o Konkuk Univ. station(#727), line No. 7
Gate 3 of Children’s grand park station(#726), line No. 7

- Bus : KONKUK Univ. Hospital station (#2217, 2222, 3216, 3217, 4212)

Credit: jfstoryent.com + Greenbee.com + Enam-wangJa.info + soompi

Singapore Members Can Listen Out for Dongwan's song

Sg members can listen out for Dongwan's song which will b played this coming Sunday on our local YES933 station!

Progam : HaBen Ying
Date : 22 Jul (Sun)
Time : 10 - 11pm

Repeat : following Sat 2-2.30pm

I have met Liyi (the DJ) earlier for dinner n passed her the copy of Dongwan album, courtesy of Wenyi on behalf of Changjo.

Liyi is sweet to agree to play Dongwan's album right ths weekend!

For overseas members, you can click on the following link :

http://www.yes933.sg/haben.htm

credits: Rgal@ShinHwaChangJo.com
link: http://z15.invisionfree.com/ShinHwaChangJo/index.php?showtopic=15907

Kim Dong Wan fanmeeting (sinnara Central）

Time:21/7/2007, 5pm

Location：Shinnara Central City Branch

Participant：1st 150 people that purchase Kim Dong Wan album

Source：http://www.synnara.co.kr/jump/fp/customer/...3735&boardSeq=4

How to go Shinnara Central:
http://www.centralcityseoul.co.kr/index.php?uid=45

Source：oceans6
Translation：lovejin819@shinhwachina,Clamp88@SHCJ,Clamp88@Angelical harmony

Kim DongWan - "Rain needs the support of fans"

The popular singer Kim DongWan, who has caught everyone's attention with his first solo album - "Kim DongWan is" and the song "Handkerchief", has commented on Rain's recent state due to the cancelled concerts in America.

In the latest interview with joynews, Kim DongWan said, "Rain is currently in a phrase. We have also been through something like this, having the experience of changing management companies before, so we empathize."

"Rain is an honest and polite friend. He should be able to easily overcome this challenge," he said. "Everyone knows the name of the artist, thus Rain was blamed for everything. However, I think that the root of the problem is more likely to be the middleman. It is important for fans to give him support and encouragement at times like this."

"I saw the advertisement that Rain's fans from Hong Kong printed on one of the local newspapers not long ago so as to encourage Rain. I think that such fans are very important. Even if you fell tired, you would still want to fight on for fans like these. It is important for the fans to show their support at times like this."

When Kim DongWan's song, "Handkerchief" was released, his powerful vocals and strong singing skills caught a lot of attention. He had also received help from friends and the other members from Shinhwa.

Credits: akemi <3@shinhwachangjo.net>

Arirang Star Focus - Kim Dong-wan

He's in one of the hottest groups in K-pop, Shinhwa... And known as their wittiest member, Kim Dong-wan! The singer released his first-EVER solo album, 'Kimdongwan Is'. On today's STAR FOCUS, we sit down for a up-close-and-personal interview with Kim Dong-wan.

At an auditorium in Seoul, we found tons of fans waiting to watch Kim's solo performance.

Kim Dong-wan is making his way back into the industry - not as a member of Shinhwa, but all by himself! We could see that he was working hard, this was a new step in his life.

'Handkerchief' is the title track to Kim's first solo album.

It's a lyrical ballad, and has been received warmly with the release of his album.
The singer even acted in the music video for 'Handkerchief' and showed everyone how dedicated he really was.

Kim Dong-wan is causing quite a sensation with the quality of his vocals on his new album. He sounds a lot different than when he sang with Shinhwa.

Kim had worked SO hard, he even got laryngitis a couple times!

Besides his main song, 'Handkerchief', Kim's SECOND title track is on a roll as well - 'Scream'. It's a Kim Dong-wan style remake of a song by the Japanese rock group, Glay.

His solo album is titled 'Kimdongwan Is' for a reason...

The entire album contains everything about the singer, and individual, Kim Dong-wan, as the singer explained to us himself.

Now, if we're going to talk about the STAR, Kim Dong-wan, we can't leave out his second career... acting!

He started in the 2002 TV drama, 'Heaven's Children', and took the lead in the 2004 movie, 'Spin Kick'. Kim has been expanding his repertoire ever since, but the singer-slash-actor tells us that he still has a lot to learn.

As a member of Shinhwa, an actor, and now a solo K-pop star, Kim Dong-wan is adored by a great NUMBER of fans! He's one of those celebrities who strives to make his dreams into a reality. But there was still a dream he hadn't achieved just yet ?

Kim Dong-wan... singer and actor - all around MULTI-TAINER!

He has what it takes to make it far in the industry. We hope his first solo album, 'Kimdongwan Is' gets him a surefire spot in K-pop history.

credit Arirang + ShinhwaChangjo.net + aindy

ANDY TO ACT IN 하반기 (SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR) NEW DRAMA IN AUGUST

BREAKING NEWS FOR ALL ANDY FANS!

note: 하반기 (second half of the year) is not the title of the drama. just merely saying that he's gonna go all in for acting in the second half of the year.

Shinhwa's youngest, Andy, will be putting his all in for his upcoming drama in the second half of the year. He stated on the 17th, that he was in the middle of practicing his acting.

It is said that the drama will begin sometime in august and the possibility of Andy showing a different side to him is very high. He is planning on focusing on acting rather than singing and planning to meet with his fans later on.

Then the article talks about Dongwan's new album and Minwoo's 3rd album that just came out and Hyesung's upcoming album in August. Shinhwa members are so busy with their solo activities that Shinhwa's 9th album releasing this year will be difficult.

Andy has acted in 2003's MBC Nonstop 4 and 2005's SBS Lovers in Prague.

source: http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/star_vie...071717162943129
Credit: Star News + translated by loving_D

Dongwan's Diary [About the misreport article]

Its oppa~! (2007-07-17 03:19:50)

Friends
lately there are lots of report on Shinhwa on what i have say
from all the interviews i had accepted
Shinhwa is not me alone

today appear a serious misreport
no matter how i feel i should clear the misunderstanding

in Sport Hankook report
on the section about SHinhwa last album
i say we will release shinhwa last album before we enter the army
as it will be hard for us to meet up once we enter the army

after the interview, i ask the reporter not to write anything on shinhwa
as it iwll only lead to the topic on them going to the army

was it to make the news more interesting?
the article on army topic and if shinhwa will still release albums
today's article is not a misunderstanding but a misreport
when i ask for the actual report to be publish, they told me the reporter has gone overseas for an assignment

for wanting to make me angry which i didnt, thanks

p.s Sports Hankook Kim Sand han reporter
when it comes to Shinhwa releated topic during interview
please do not write things that are not meant to be written
if want something interesting, then please write on me alone


Credit: Good emg + Oceans6 + dreamhyesung@shinhwa.biz + strawberry16@soompi.com/forums

COMMENT: At least that stops any speculation regarding Shinhwa and what Wannie said to the reporter of Sports Hankook

Shinhwa will not release 9th album this year!

"i am gonna summarize all 3 articles into 1"

Shinhwa has cancel their plan to release their 9th album coming this September.

While having an interview with Sport Hankook, Kim Dongwan "it was confirm and we have express that SHinhwa will release an album end of this year but due to our solo activites and schedules, it is hard for us to release an album and do group activites, now that we have met and discuss abou tit, we have all agree not to release an album this year."

as this will be the last time they are releasing an album under Good EMG,as each of them are now under different company, they are very excited and passion about it.

Last week, the 6 of them meet up and discuss on Shinhwa last activities and they realise that it is too rush for them to release an album at the end of this year instead they will release it next year around Spring to officially start Shinhwa new activites.

Kim Dongwan "this may be Shinhwa's last album so it means alot to us thus we dont want to rush just to release an album. We must wait for the music market to be stable and for our solo career to be stable too before we come together to create the best Shinhwa album"

the rest of the articles just talk about how well received Dongwan's first solo album is"

Credit: OCEAN’S SIX + Sina + dreamhyesung@shinhwa.biz

Lee MinWoo Shall Take Legal Action for Illegal Leak of his Solo 3rd Jib before Offical Release"

Lee MinWoo's Solo 3rd Jib, before official release date, was leaked out illegally. He is very troubled with that.

Scheduled release of 3rd album in the market "ExploreM" has been ripped out illegally and uploaded on the 6th afternoon at P2P website for illegal downloading, and the news was spread out fast.

Although "Explore M" has been initially scheduled to be released during end of June, but to improve the album to even more perfection, with no choice it was postponed to a later date to be release. But with the illegal downloading srouce, made Lee MinWoo and his production team, whom have been all working hard to prepare for the album, felt let down and disappointed.

Regarding the album being released to the market thru this illegal downloading, Lee MinWoo's spokeperson has expressed: "will investigate the person who provided the illegal download, as this is a serious matter, they are preparing to take actions to these related illegal downloading sites."

M Lee MinWoo's management company, today, Open World Entertainment spokeperson had expressed their firm stand: " We already have the information of the site of illegal downloading and all the related people for the illegal act". "to the people who has spreaded and released the link onto P2P website, we will take legal action against them."

CREDIT FROM：NEWSEN (source) + serawong@soompi.com/forums
Translation to Chinese：东升西落@BestShinhwa
Translation to English : Serena@Shinhwajj.com

"KimDongwan is" ROMANIZED LYRICS

01. Dongwan Is (Intro)
Instrumental

02. Nae Jalmoshihneekka (It's My Mistake)

Chuheumeneun wooseumi nassuh
Iyoo hana mollasuh
Wooriga wae wooriga heuhjineunji
Gyuhlgoogeneun noonmoori nassuh
Sseun wooseumjitduhn ibe gadeukchal mankeum
Muhrisogeul hejibuh boda algedwenguhya
Woori heuhjineun iyooreul
Giuhgeul modoo da seuhboado
Nuhege jarhaejoonge cham mojarasuh
Nan mianhadago nae jalmoshirago marhalge
Dashi wooyuhnhi nuhreul mannaneun geunal
Dduhnaji mallago gaji mallago
Ne soneul bootjapgo woori chuhtbuhnjjae ibyuhl hanbuhne
Ijeulsoo igge jarhalge
Harujongil manhi apassuh
Nuhreul joon apeum dollyuhbadneun guhtchuhruhm
Nega heullin noonmoolgwa hansoom molladduhnguhya
Nareul gyuhndyuhnaeneun gotongeul
Jalmoseun modoo da naege iddago
Naesoneun muhngdeulmankeum nae gaseumeul chyuh
Nan mianhadago nae jalmoshirago marhalge
Dashi wooyuhnhi nuhreul mannaneun geunal
Dduhnaji mallago gaji mallago
Ne soneul bootjapgo woori chuhtbuhnjjae ibyuhl hanbuhne
Ijeulsoo igge na
Nuhl saranghandago akkyuhjoondago marhalge
Nega geumanharago wooseulddaeggaji
Nan mianhadago nae jalmoshirago ddo naega marhamyuhn
Geuddaen doobuhnjjae ibyuhrhaedo dwae
Nuhl dashi apeuge halddaen sebuhnjjae sarangeun uhbseuni

03. Sonsooguhn (Hankerchief)

Woolgoinneun yuhjachingu ui noonmooreul dakkajooryuhgo
Hayahke juhbuhnohadduhn sonsooguhneul gguhnaejyo
Gwaenchanhayo gogaedeuruhyo
Aessuh woonneun ni yuhpmoseup bomyuhnsuh
Nado noonmool hellyuh
Yaksokhaejwo ijeneun noonmoolgwa dashin mannaji anhneundago
Sonkarageul guhruhbwayo chakhago yeppeun saram
Woosuhboayo ije duh isang seulpuhaji marayo
Nae sarangeuro han saramman kkok kamssajoolgeyo
Juh hanuri juh badachuhruhm paraejil guhyeyo
Ijeneun seulpuhaji marayo
Byuhreun jigo daldo dduhnajyo
Gonhi jamdeun nuhui moseup bomyuhnsuh
Nado noonmool hellyuh
Yaksokhaejwo ijeneun noonmoolgwa dashin mannaji anhneundago
Sonkarageul guhruhbwayo chakhago yeppeun saram
Woosuhboayo ije duh isang seulpuhaji marayo
Nae sarangeuro han saramman kkok kamssajoolgeyo
Juh hanuri juh badachuhruhm paraejil guhyeyo
Ijeneun seulpuhaji marayo
Woosuhboayo ije duh isang seulpuhaji marayo
Nae sarangeuro han saramman kkok kamssajoolgeyo
Juh hanuri juh badachuhruhm paraejil guhyeyo
Ijeneun seulpuhaji marayo
Duh isang seulpuhaji marayo

04. Samchongsa (Three Musketeers) - Feat. MC Mong, Huh Inchang

Nae chingu Dongwani, Inchangi, geurigo na MC Mongi
Woorideurui kkeutnaji anheun iyagi
Aju jogeumahgo jakduhn woorideurui shib ee nyuhn story
Jal deuruhbwa. Ije shijak, come on!

Han gajiman yaksokhae woori juhldaero byuhnhaji malja
Uhnjenga juh muhn hootnal suhro bookkeuruhpji anhdorok
Mianhae chinguya nan gakkeumeun ddo byuhnhae
Gakbakhan yuhnyegye yuhgin ddo dareun segye
Apeun haruneun naege neulsang shijakdwae
Gakkeumeun chinguran uimireul naega ijeul ddae
Step by step, Let’s do it like that
Step by step, No matter where you at
Naega jichyuh soneul jabajwo
Naega byunhaedo kkeutkkaji miduhjwo chinguya
Ijjima ni gyuhten hangsang naega issuh
Nae soneul jabeumyuhn dwae
Woori hamkke guhruhwadduhn geu gilchuhruhm
Suhroreul mideumyuhn dwae
Ddaeron nuhmoo himdeuruh joojuh ango shipeul ddaedo issuh
Hajiman nuhui uhlgool hana eh
Dashi iruhsuhl soo inneun guhya
Saraganeun giri gateun guhl
Shigani jinado byuhnhal guhn uhbseul guhl
Imi woorin nuhmoo manheun guhl aneunguhl
Geujuh oneuldo naeilchuhruhm amoo maruhbshi wonshiat
Amoo maldo uhbsuhdo, marhaji anhado, nan al soo issuh
Ni wooseum hanaro
Ijjima ni gyuhten hangsang naega issuh
Nae soneul jabeumyuhn dwae (Nae soneul jabajwo)
Woori hamkke guhruhwadduhn geu gilchuhruhm
Suhroreul mideumyuhn dwae
Na geurigo woori gati modooga
Haengbokhage woonneun geu nal
Geu nari wooril gidarineun guhl
Woojuhng hanaman mideumyuhn dwae
Nuhui nooni waenji seulpeul ddae
Billyuhjoolge neul nae uhggae
Ire jichyuh niga himdeul ddae
Naega muhnjuh wooseum dwaejoolge
Sarangddaeme noonmool heullil ddae
Soorhanjan gati wirohaejoolge
Uhnjena ni gyuhte isseulge (Uhnjena ni gyuhte isseulge!!)
Ijjima ni gyuhten hangsang naega issuh
Nae soneul jabeumyuhn dwae
Woori hamkke guhruhwadduhn geu gilchuhruhm
Suhroreul mideumyuhn dwae
Ijjima ni gyuhten hangsang naega issuh
Nae soneul jabeumyuhn dwae
Woori hamkke guhruhwadduhn geu gilchuhruhm
Suhroreul mideumyuhn dwae

05. Scream (Feat. D.Bace, DJ Tukutz Of Epik High)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Woomkyuhjin miraesoge balkeunbichi issuhjoondamyuhn
Nan juhldae suhdoolpiryoddawin uhbsuhsuh
Haneure bbuhduh ollin noonmooljuhjeun doopareun naege
Gaseum sok shirin gotong giuhkhanda marhae

(Still don’t know what I’m looking for)
Sesangi sesangeul geuamoori sokyuhdo
(Still don’t know what I’m looking for)
Nae jashinmaeun jikigo shipuh

Uhdiro gayaman gaseum sok sangchuhdeuri jiwuhjilgga
Seulpeumeul garin naemameul apeudorok begoijjiman
Ireumdo uhbneun duh isang irheulguhtdo uhbseuhello kitty
Ajik gireul chaggo issuh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Kkoomi japhin hani maejhin geunal modoo giuhkhaji
Irooji mothal kkoomeun yokshimi dwaessuh
Nal nooreuneun noogoonga gaseumsoge jarana
Chunsareul jiwuhbuhrigo agmaro byuhnhaessuh

(You barely made it)
(Now or never)
Noogoongaui guhchin nalgaega gguhkkin geunare
(I wanna be here)
(Make it better)
Nan dashi nooneulddeugo soomswigi shijakhaessuh
(Someday you can take it)
Kangryuhrhage woollineunsori saerowoon saengmyuhngui Scream

Uhdiro gayaman gaseum sok sangchuhdeuri jiwuhjilgga
Seulpeumui kari naemaeul apeudorok bego ijjiman
Ireumdo uhbneun naege duhisang irheulguhtdo uhbseuhello kitty
Ajik gireul chaggo issuh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Uhdiro gayaman gaseum sok sangchuhdeuri jiwuhjilgga
Seulpeumui kari naemaeul apeudorok bego ijjiman
Ireumdo uhbneun naege duhisang irheulguhtdo uhbseuhello kitty
Ajik gireul chaggo issuh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Uhdiro gayaman nae yuhnghonsok apeumdeuri sarajilgga
Uhdoomsoge werowoon nae momeul himdeulge hajiman
Noonmooreul dakkeumyuh dashi nan ee gil wie suhyaman hae
Ajik kkeutnange aniya
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Uhdiro gayaman gaseum sok sangchuhdeuri jiwuhjilgga
Seulpeumui kari naemaeul apeudorok bego ijjiman
Ireumdo uhbneun naege duhisang irheulguhtdo uhbseuhello kitty
Ajik gireul chaggo issuh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

Gaseumsoge mooduhdoon bitnaneun giuhgeul
Guhchimuhbshi dallyuhga chajeulsoo iddamyuhn
Geuddaen naui miraega byuhnhalsoo isseulgga
Yuhngwuhnhi jikigo shipuh
Anyone anyway any chance just scream

06. Sarangi Gayuhwuh (Love is Miserable)

Charari sarangeul shijakdo anhaedduhramyuhn
Gwaenseurae mamedo uhbneunmallo gaseumeul tathago
Suhwoonhan giuhkman sonkkoba nuhl wuhnmanghalsoorok
Nuhneun duh bogo shipuhjyuh
Naege angyuh wootgo jangnanchiduhn ne moseup
Jogeum jakko neuruhna jooljianhneun seulpeumman buhnjyuhga

Nae gaseum yuhlbuhn baekbuhn soochuhnbun duh dachyuhdo
Ne yuhpesuh hanbuhn woodduhn haengbok mot ijuh
Jichil saenggak anhago doraolguhra midneun
Babogateun nal kkok dalmeun
Sarangi gayuhwuh

Maltoo pyojuhng buhreut wooseumsori dduhnado
Nae ane saneun nuhinde
Nuhreul irheumyuhn nado uhbneunde

Nae gaseum yuhlbuhn baekbuhn soochuhnbun duh dachyuhdo
Ne yuhpesuh hanbuhn woodduhn haengbok mot ijuh
Jichil saenggak anhago doraolguhra midneun
Babogateun nal kkok dalmeun
Sarangi gayuhwuh

Dannyuhmhalddaedo dwaejjanha
Soomuh heullin noonmool giuhkhajanha
Ojianheul geunyuhreul jal aljanha
Ddo dajimhalsoorok duh kuhjyuhman ganeun
Saranginguhl

Ddo dashi haroo handal ilnyuhn dwemyuhn ijeulgga
Geuddaen nuhui ireum pyuhnhaejilsoo isseulgga
Yuhlbaekbuhn mooruhbwado gaseumeun ddo hejyuh
Geuddaerado gwaenchanhdago
Dorawaman dallae

07. My Love (Feat. Eric)

Baeksongi jangmireul neul suhnmoorhago
shipuhssuh nae mam bada joollae
Chun pyuhnui younghwal bomyuh kisseul
yuhnseuphaessuhssuh doo noon gama bollae
Nan sel soo uhbshi manheun bameul
suhllegamyuhnsuh akkyuhdoouhdduhn mari issuh
Ddak han saramman wihan naui gobaekihello kitty

My Love boodi badajwoyahae
(My love my love my love my love)
Sangsanghaessuh maeil achim nuhwa noon ddeugo
(My love my love my love my love)
Gaseum gadeuk nuhreul ango jami deuneun guhl

It's like a paradise nuhmoona haengbokhan
neukkim nae mam ara joollae
Soomanheun saram soge ni namjaga
iddamyuhn han buhn matchwo bollae
Na sel soo uhbshi manheun bameul
suhllegamyuhnsuh akkyuhdoouhdduhn mari issuh
Ddak han saramman wihan naui gobaekihello kitty

My love jon duh nae gyuhte wajwuh
(My love my love my love my love)
Sangsanghaessuh maeil achim nuhwa noon ddeugo
(My love my love my love my love)
Gaseum gadeuk nuhreul ango jami deuneun guhl
(My love my love my love my love love love)
Saranghalke yuhnghonsoge

Feel my heart with love
(My love my love my love my love love love)
Nuh hanaman yuhngwuhntorok
One & only love love love
Baeksongi jangmireul juhbuh
chuhn gaeui hageul juhbuh
Joonbihan yooribyuhnge
nuhuhsuh nega gidarineun goseuro (Uh)

Muhlgeman neukkyuhjyuh
Uh shimjangi tuhjyuh shigani muhmchoonguhlgga
Geunyuhreul mannaneun got baek mituh juhn

I'm feelin' you nuhui misol bwasseul ddae
(miso bwasseul ddae)
Uhyuhppeun mogsoriro nae
juhnhwal badeul ddae I'm feelin'
Hanappoonin Princess, this is song for you ah listen
Naegen ojik han saram da joolge Hugs and kisses
Jikgo gwiyuhwoon ni ipsoori keuge
woosuhjool ddaen nae mameun nuhmoona gippuhssuh
Ni mami nae sarangeul huhrakhae joon guhhello kitty

My love na noonmoori nal guhtman gata
My love my love my love my love
My love my love my love my love
Baby tell me baby tell me tell me
Baby tell me your love
Baby show me your love
Baby forever love love
My love I'll love you forever I'll love you forever
Oh my love
Love love love love love love love love
Love love love love love love love love

08. Yuhreumi Joha (I Love Summer) - Feat. Andy

Baby you & me, we meant to be
Woori saireul amoodo gallanael soon uhbji
Nuhmoona areumdawoon geudaeneun yuhkshi nae insaenge deruhon destiny
So naega iruhke yaksokhalge
Juhldae himdeulguhna apeuji ahnke
24/7, I’ll be right there
Uhnjena piryohal ddae cuz you know I care

Yuhreum nare kkoomeul ango chajeun badatga
Seuchideut manna woonmyuhng gateun sarangi dwen nuh
Joheun gul bomyuhn nuhreul muhnjuh saenggakhandago
I Promise U
Geudaemanui hanapponin taeyangi dweuh jikyuhjoolggeyo
Oneullo nuhn nuhn nuhn nae yuhja
Mwuhraedo nan nan nan ni namja
Ijjanha nan niga sarangui majimageun na gil barae
Jooguhdo nuhn nuhn nuhn nae sarang
Nuh uhbeun nal sang sang manhaedo
Apeun guhl anayo geudaeman maeil anko salgo shipeun na
my love

Joheun naldo himdeun naldo nuhman channeunna I falling love
Uhnjerado nal booreumyuhn barami dweuh dallyuhgalggeyo
Oneullo nuhn nuhn nuhn nae yuhja
Mwuhraedo nan nan nan ni namja..
Ijjanha nan niga sarangui majimageun na gil barae
Joogodo nuhn nuhn nuhn nae sarang
Nuh uhbneun nal sang sang manhaedo
Apeun guhl anayo geudaeman
Maeil anko salgo shipeun na my love

Bootakhalge haneura naege ibyuhlmaneun
Geunyuhmaneun..an dweyo
Dashin uhbseul dan han saram nuhmani nae sarangi gil..
Saranhi nuh ra suh nan joha
Nuhl mannan yuhreumi nan joha
Nuhmaneul (saranghae) yuhngwuhnhi (saranghae)
Nae anui majimagi nuhigil barae.
Sarangi nuh ra suh nan joha
Nuhl mannan yuhreumi nan joha
Sarangi nuhrasuh geuraesuh
Nuhman bogo algo shipeun na my love

Baby you & me, we meant to be
Woori saireul amoodo gallanael soon uhbji
Nuhmoona areumdawoon geudaeneun yuhkshi nae insaenge deuruhon destiny
So naega iruhke yaksokhalge
Juhldae himdeulguhna apeuji anhke
24/7, I’ll be right there
Uhnjena piryohal ddae cuz you know I care

09. Nameun Saram (Person Left Behind) Duet With Shin Hyesung

Geuruhlli uhbsuhyo geudaeneun naege geuruhlliga uhbsuhyo
Amado woori jageun iyooro teuruhjinguhppoonya
Myuhchilman jinamyuhn geudaeneun amooildouhddun guht chuhruhm
Neul geuraedeushi nae ape anja woosuhjoolgguhra midjyo
Naneun geudaereul bonaendaneunge iruhke muhruhjineunge
Akijdo miduhjiji anhneun guheyo
Geuruhlli uhbsuhyo geudaeneun naege geuruhlliga uhbsuhyo
Uhnjena nawa hamkkehagireul hangsang wuhnhaejjanhayo
Naneun geudaereul bonaendaneunge iruhke muhruhjineunge
Ajikdo miduhjiji anhneun guheyo
Naneun algoissuhjjyo ibyuhreun marhagi himdeuljiman
Mameun pyuhnhadaneun guhl
Do juhhi mideul sooga uhbneunguheyo
Woori ddok gati heuhjinguhnde
Geudae geuruhke byuhnhago
Wae naman iruhke apahaeya hajyo

10. Saranghaesuhn Andwel Saram (Unable to Love a Person) - Duet With Byul

Dashin bolsoo uhbneun sarama ijuhyaman haneun sarama
Hajiman yuhngwuhnhi ijeul soo uhbneun sarama
Booreulsoodo uhbneun sarama gajilsoodo uhbneun sarama
Hajiman yuhngwuhnhi nae sarangin geudaeyuh
Geudaeneun sondaesuhneun andwel saram
Geudaeneun tamnaesuhneun andwel saram
Hajiman geudaemani nae saraminguhl
Uhtgallin woonmyuhngi naege namgin noonmool
Saranghaesuhn andwel sarama barabwado andwel sarama
Geuraedo yuhngwuhnhi nae ane inneun sarama
Jiwoolsoodo uhbneun choouhga mareujido anhneun noonmoora
Geuraesuh yuhngwuhnhi nae sarangin geudaeyuh
Woonmyuhngi huhrakhaji anhneun saram
Geudaeneun dareuniui geu hansaram
Hajiman naegen ojik geudaeppooninguhl
Ajikdo geu soneul nohji mothan saram
Saranghaesuhn andwel sarama barabwado andwel sarama
Geuraedo yuhngwuhnhi nae ane inneun sarama
Jiwoolsoodo uhbneun choouhga mareujido anhneun noonmoora
Geuraesuh yuhngwuhnhi nae sarangin geudaeyuh
Dashi taeuhnamyuhn geudaegyuhte iggireul

11. Jindam (The Truth)

Oraedwen guht gata woori chuheum mannan nal gakkeum saenggak na
Joheun saram gata boindago chinguro jinae bojaduhn mal
Hajiman marya nan sashil geuge jarandwae nuhl mannalddae mada
Noondo majoochigi himdeuruh nae maeum daeulkilggabwa
Iruhn nae mam moreugejjiman ni apesuhn jinjihaebonjuhk uhbsuhjjiman
Uhnjengan alge dwelguhra jageun gidaero haengbokhae nuhl guerilddae mada
Nuh majoochil ddaemyuhn ni apeman suhmyuhn nan baboga dwenabwa
Ddan soriman neuruhnohgo honjasuh wootguhdeun
Halsooman isseumyuhn nuh gwaenchanhdamyuhn
Maeil dashi mannamyuhn ni apesuh noraehalge nuhl wihan noraereul
Nal gidaryuh bolge jogeum duh jikyuhbolge noonbitmaneuro
Nal neukkil soo inneun geu nari olddaeggaji nege boodamjoogineun shiruh
Iruhn nae mam moreugejjiman ni apesuhn jinjihaebonjuhk uhbsuhjjiman
Uhnjengan alge dwelguhra jageun gidaero haengbokhae nuhl geurilddae mada
Ddaeron yuhninchuhruhm ddaeron chinguchuhrum jinael sooman isseumyuhn
Hajiman nuhl motbolddaemyuhn honja booranhanguhl
Iruhn nal andamyuhn nuhdo gomindwemyuhn gakkeum nae saenggakhamyuhn
Woori sarang hagirohae oneulbootuh maeil nuhmaneul
Ddaeron yuhninchuhruhm ddaeron chinguchuhrum jinael sooman isseumyuhn
Hajiman nuhl motbolddaemyuhn honja booranhanguhl
Iruhn nal andamyuhn nuhdo gomindwemyuhn gakkeum nae saenggakhamyuh
Woori sarang hagirohae oneulbootuh maeil nuhmaneul

12. Scream
Instrumental

thanks and Credit to La'MISS:fairy at soompi.com

Update on Kim Dongwan's ist Album Sales

According to MC Mong "I guess it only took 2 days to sell 25,000 copies (DW's album) and MC Mong kept on saying it took him one month to sell 25,000 copies for his album."

Am happy Wannie's abum is doing great!!!!!!!!!!

The meaning of Dongwan's name is "stuffy"?

Kim Dongwan, who had successfully gone solo with the hit song from his first album, "handkerchief", discloses the meaning of his name.

In the recent KBS "international beauty" show, Kim Dongwan expresses that, his grandmother and his mother had chosen his name to pair with his birth time.

Kim Dongwan adds on by saying, his name is formed by "hot", for dong, and "completely" for wan. thus the fortuneteller had said that "the name is hot, hopefully he'll become a passionate man".

later, the judges said that "so the name means stuffy?", inviting laughters from the audience.

(unrelated parts removed)

the show will air on the 16th.



credits// OCEAN6 + 东升西落@BestShinhwa + prizzyy@shinhwa.biz

Kim Dongwan: Out of Shinhwa's Shadow

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

It may be hard to imagine, but even a long-time boy band member like Kim Dong-wan can get nervous when embarking on a solo career.

Even having sold hundreds of thousands of albums as a member of Shinhwa, Kim admitted he is a little apprehensive at the reaction to his first album ``Kimdongwan Is.''

``I'm kind of nervous to have a performance by myself, to stand on stage by myself and to do a whole song," he told The Korea Times at a cafe in Apgujeong, Wednesday.

Wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and jeans, Kim looked relaxed and showed no sign of fatigue, even though he was in the middle of rehearsals.

Kim said it was Shinhwa's successful Asian tour last year, which brought them to Singapore, China, Thailand and Japan, that prompted him to decide to pursue a solo music career.

``I realized that Shinhwa was loved in Asia. I felt like I had something special I wanted to share with fans… Now I think this is the right time for me to debut as a singer,'' he said.

If the pressure of going solo was not enough, Kim also has to compete with fellow Shinhwa members Lee Min-woo, also known as M and Shin Hye-sung who are both releasing solo albums this summer.

``I consider them as my rivals,'' Kim said, with a smile. ``I want to win over the fans… But I still consider them as my friends, of course. We're friendly rivals.''

Even rivals help each other out, as Shinhwa members appeared on various songs in Kim's album. Lee composed a song called ``My Love," which also features a rap by Eric Mun. Shin sings a duet with Kim on ``Person Who Stays," while Andy Lee raps on ``I Like Summer."

Overall, Kim opted for a more Asian, if not, J-pop-influenced R&B sound for his album. ``Shinhwa's music is more of boy band music. It was more American R&B and candy pop. But my album is more of J-pop, and very Asian. I even remade a Japanese song by Glay and Exile in the album," he said.

His first single ``Handkerchief" is about a guy who consoles his girlfriend and wipes away her tears.

In preparation for his debut as a solo artist, Kim obviously dropped a lot of weight. ``I went on a diet, since it's not good for a ballad singer to have a muscular image. Someone singing ballads should have a lean, 'hungry-looking' image," he noted.

Kim has been in the music industry for over nine years now. When he was a high school student, he formed a group with his friend MC Mong. But he was soon asked to join Shinhwa in 1998, becoming one of the group's vocalists.

Despite Shinhwa's success, one of Kim's dreams was to become an actor. So he started pursuing an acting career, appearing in TV dramas like ``A Farewell to Sorrow, '' ``The Person I Love'' and the film ``Spin Kick.''

Being a singer-actor, Kim couldn't help but notice that Korean singers are not considered as popular or as influential as actors.

``The influence of actors is a lot stronger than the that of singers in Korea. But in Japan, it's the other way around. Japanese idols and singers are a lot more popular than actors. It's not just that they have more fans, but the Japanese idols can also sing, act and do other activities. I have the ability to be an actor and singer,'' he said.

In the past, Kim had said he would prefer a career in acting, but now things have changed. Now, he loves singing more than acting.

``When you watch a drama, you forget all about it after. But when you listen to music, it sticks with you forever. You can't forget it,'' he said.

cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
link to site: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2007/07/201_6267.html

Kim Dongwan's MV - Handkerchief

Watch Kim Dongwan's MV - Handkerchief here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loIy7yWPEOA

for those who like to download the MV go to this link

CLICK to d/l ---> http://shinhwa.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=932

thanks to Kassuma@soompi.com/forums for sharing the MV (Youtube link)

thanks to angelix@soompi.com/forums for the d/l link (Thanks Mal!!!!)

Shin Hyesung Meets Vietnam Fans During Pre-release 2nd Album

Singer Shin Hyesung (28) meets his Vietnamese fans before the release of his 2nd album.

On July 3rd, Shin Hyesung will attend the '2007 KOVINA Friendship Concert' which is held in Vietnam of which this concert is to commemorate the 15th year anniversary alliance between Korea and Vietnam.

The event will be based on exchanging of cultures between the two countries, and famous Vietnamese artists together with Korean artists such as Kangta, Shin Hyesung, Seo Ji Young, Poppin Hyun Joon and others will perform.

On the other hand, Shin Hyesung is doing well on the preparation of his 2nd album where last month, he went to Japan and performed at 'Hanryu Romantic Festival 2007' and has also spent a few days longer in Tokyo, Yokohama and Odaiba for the photo shooting of his 2nd album.

Shin Hyesung expressed "I have put in a lot of efforts to show a more mature image compared to my 1st album. I hope a lot of fans put in support and love for my 2nd album. Through the concerts, i hope to meet my fans also."

This upcoming August 8th, Shin Hyesung's solo concert for 2nd album has been prepared for 8 months, "Shin Hye Sung First Concert Tour" will be done in Seoul (August 11 - 12) and later in Japan (August 23 - 29)

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