[09.12.29] Andy’s Asia tour ends amidst fans’ tears

Andy’s ‘2009 Andy Adieu Concert in Asia’, which began in Taiwan in November and moved on to Japan on Christmas Eve, drew to a successful close in Shanghai on 26th December.

During the concert, Andy showed off his masculine charm with ‘Single Man’, and his cute and lively side with ‘Only You’ and ‘Your Luv’. His popular hits ‘Propose’ and ‘Love Song’ underwent new musical arrangements and allowed the fans to experience the songs in a whole new way.

He even performed Yutaka Ozaki’s ‘I Love You’ and ‘Peng You (Friend)’ in Japanese and Chinese for the respective concerts, much to the fans’ delight. To show his gratitude to the fans, Andy read out a letter that he personally wrote for the fans, and turned the concert hall into a sea of tears as fans were moved by his words.

The 3-hour concert went on late into the night, but fans were reluctant to leave and chanted Andy’s name continuously before he came back onstage with 3 more songs. With that his unforgettable gift to the fans was complete.

Especially in China, fans followed Andy closely to the restaurant and the hotel, a clear testament to his popularity and also his status as a Hallyu star with his string of successful concerts in Taiwan, Japan and China.

Credits: Newsen + Absolut Shinhwa

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And as a special treat, here’s a 20-min compilation of 6 fancams (very good quality ones IMHO) – Single Man, Only You, Your Luv, I Love You, Timing and Hope And Hope Again.

Enjoy!





Vid credits: Namu
Compiled by: Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.28] Dongwan’s memolog: Father’s House

(L-R) Kim Soo Hyun, Baek Il Sub, Choi Min Soo

Father’s House is a 2-episode SBS drama which airs from 28-29 Dec, starring Choi Min Soo, Baek Il Sub and Kim Soo Hyun.

Looking at teachers like Choi Min Soo and Baek Il Sub,
They’re always pushing themselves.

It’s been a long time since I saw a really good project, so I’m feeling really psyched.
Choi Min Soo sonbaenim, making an awesome comeback.
Mansae~!

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.28] Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated)

When I was young
I lived my life in my own different way, and I was mocked and criticized by many people.
For most of these people
An airplane must have wings
And a car must have wheels
Are beliefs that cannot be discarded.

I told them
To move further towards the end of the pole
Without fail
‘If I fall and break my legs I won’t be able to do anything’
Was their reply to me.

So as time passed from tens of years ago until now
They have been sitting precariously on the center of the pole.
This is what they think life is about.

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Lee Oi Soo in ‘Invincible Youth’

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.28] Dongwan’s photolog: Christmas

As Christmas isn’t a national holiday in Japan
People still work on Christmas Eve.
Although I think Christmas Eve should certainly be a day of leisure….
The Japanese still enjoy Christmas enthusiastically.


Nevertheless I was happy to be in a hotel when I could hear the voices of children.


I’d be admitting defeat if I got envious, so I wasn’t envious at all.


Somehow I got drunk like crazy and woke up in Andy’s room..What happened last night….-_-;


I was having a really severe headache and heartburn so I found my way to the hospital and was put on the drip.
I’m a man who went to Japan and got himself put on the drip.
But the name of the clinic is TENTEKI 10~ㅋㅋㅋ


Today I came out clear-headed, had my meal, went for a stroll, and then had a cup of coffee with friends,


I saw a foreigner who was a crazy classic Chevrolet enthusiast.
For a while he kept running around and trying hard to take pictures of the car.
I would be like that too if I saw a vintage (Hyundai) Pony in Europe too…ㅎ


A really pretty puppy. In Japan puppies that are even bigger in size than this can be brought on taxis too. Wow~


In a park in Daikanyama where you can see the sunset clearly, after enjoying what’s left of the sunlight,


Your owner’s serious caffeine addiction has been etched onto the stomach..


I spent my last night at a bar which my friend is a regular of.
I just simply had a martini, and a Malibu liqueur with chamiseul (a kind of soju) on the rocks. ㅋ


I saw the statues of Jesus and his twelve disciples.
And in a bar at that….ㅜㅜ



Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.25] Dongwan’s memolog: Merry Christmas! (edited)

I
Am planning to get out of Seoul to escape loneliness…


Merry Christmas too to the biker gang!


Merry Christmas too to the streetside choir that can’t sing!


Merry Christmas too to me who’s dressed in the Salvation Army uniform!

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.24] Dongwan’s memolog: Merry Christmas!

난
외로움을 피해 서울을 벗어나려구…
멤버들이 내가 안놀아준다고 괴로워할지도 모르니까,
혹시 만나면 잘 달래줘…^_________^

Translation courtesy of Kriza:
I
Am planning to get out of Seoul to escape loneliness…
Because the members might bother (bully/tease) me saying they won’t play with me,
(alternate translation from hs_addict) The members might be sad because I don’t play with them
Please comfort them if by any chance you meet them… ^_________^

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.22] Lee Minwoo to hold last concert in Jan 2010 before army enlistment

Singer Lee Minwoo (30) will be enlisting for military duties early next year,and his final performance before his enlistment is set to take place next month.

According to his management company, a total of three shows titled ‘M’s Suite Room’ will be held over two days from 16-17 January at Ewha Women’s University. The theme is continued from his series of small theater concert performances in October this year, and he will take to a smaller stage to bid farewell to his fans.

His management said, “Lee Minwoo is known for his dance tracks and dynamic performances, and the small theater performances are to enable him and his fans to interact more closely. For this concert, he will be performing acoustic and unplugged sets with a live band.”

In line with the ‘Home Sweet Home’ theme of his smaller scale concerts, he had decorated the stage with long benches and fall foliage, as well as warm lighting to create a garden atmosphere for his last concert. This time round, for ‘M’s Suite Room’ he will be decorating the stage with couches and a bed to truly create the atmosphere of his bedroom.

As this will be his final performance before enlistment, fans from Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and other Asian countries have inquired about how to obtain tickets for the shows and the organizers will be announcing the arrangements in details shortly.

Lee Minwoo says, “To remember this moment, and for the fans who have been waiting for me, I have made a lot of preparations and I will give it my best shot.”

Credits: Yonhap + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.20] Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated with 2 entries)

very well said, Oppa Yam ;)
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Do not blame or speak ill of others.
The negative energy that you emit into the universe
It will return it to you in twice the amount.

- Words From American Indian Wisdom

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Don’t walk in front of me,
I may not follow.
Don’t walk behind me,
I may not lead.
Walk beside me,
That we may be as one.

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Words from American Indian Wisdom

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

Happy Holidays to ALL!!

Click on Santa, hope you love it!!!

[09.12.20] Dongwan’s memolog: How to use time. (in progress) [UPDATED POST]

‘eat til you die’ is just a metaphor to describe eating/drinking somewhat without control, recklessly

Updated portion is in black below…
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One.

You have to pay attention to the quality of sleep.
Most animals spend a much longer time being asleep than awake.
For example, pandas and koala bears are only awake for 4 hours in a day, for the rest of the time they are sleeping.
Human beings sleep about 6-7 hours a day and work for more than 10 hours a day..
In order to remain active while you’re awake you can’t slack on the quality of your sleep!

The recommended method for sleeping is that you must be asleep between 23:01 and 01:03.
[This is the sleeping time recommended by Western doctors and traditional Korean doctors.]
It’s good if you’re lying in bed anytime from 11pm onwards and before 1am.
Sleeping on time for 5 hours, compared to sleeping for 8 hours from dawn onwards, is better for health.
Try it and you’ll know it~

One.

Fix your own rules for drinking.
The culture that prevails in Korea is to ‘eat til you die’.
Which means ‘If I drink til I die then you must drink til you die too’.
How wrong can this behavior be….
Drink selfishly.
Drink only when you want to..
Drink only as much as you want to.
Because since time immemorial, in order to be healthy one has to work out a plan and follow it…

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.19] Dongwan’s reviewlog: Avatar

AVATAR
Director: James Cameron
Starring:
Sam Worthington
Zoë Saldaña
Sigourney Weaver
Stephen Lang
Produced 2009, U.S 162 minutes

Rapyuta, Princess Mononoke, Valley Of The Wind
Looks like James Cameron is a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki too.
Although it clearly feels like he got his inspiration from Japanese animation.
But without any sense of negativity it’s so perfect…. And it was a beautifully brilliant 2 hours and 40 minutes.

After the movie ended I could hear applause all around me.
Although usually I’d think ‘Hoho these are really emotional people…’ when this happens.
But unknowingly I followed suit and applauded too..

What the hell.
This director….Damn..I was charmed by Neytiri…ㅜㅜ
Tomorrow I’ll watch it again in 3D.

If you don’t watch it at the cinema theater
You’ll regret it forever.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.18] Dongwan’s memolog: It Doesn’t Matter Already. (new ps portion)

This is just the translation of the PS portion since everything else is the same… But yes, as you can see, this is the problem with being a perfectionist…

아이고… 오빠얌 힘내! 잘했어요… 종말….
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p.s.
I’ve changed it back to the second version again.
There’s no need to download it again. Because there isn’t any difference.
Now there won’t be any more changes. Because I’ve already thrown away all the files and CDs…
ㅎㅎㅎ
I should throw away my computer too…ㅜㅜ

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog
Translate + transcript: Absolut Shinhwa

Yet another version of Dongwan’s ‘It Doesn’t Matter Already’

i can only smile and laugh at you, not because i am making fun of you but you are such a perfectionist. here is another version of the song ....

you made the word final not so final at all :D


This time his P.S. note reads on his blog:

Damn.. ㅜㅜ

Download here

credit: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

[09.12.16] Live Works notice: The release of Hyesung’s Japanese album.

Hi everyone, this is Live Works Company.
We’ll now share with all fans more details about the confirmed release of Shin Hyesung’s Japanese album in February next year.

Shin Hyesung’s first Japanese album, which will be distributed via Tokuma Japan, has been confirmed to be released on 24 February.
There will be 11 new songs featured on the album, all in Japanese
And there will also be a photobook featuring 40 pages of new photos.

Moreover, on the day of the album release, Shin Hyesung will also release another ‘Best Of’ compilation album featuring his picks of his best songs from his past albums, which will also be distributed by Tokuma Japan.
The ‘Best Of’ ballad album will feature 17 songs, including the Japanese version of ‘Why Did You Call’, the title track of his Vol. 3 Side 2 ‘Keep Leaves’ album.
There will be yet another 40-pg photobook with different new photos, which will be packaged with this album.

Not long after 24 February, the day when Shin Hyesung’s first Japanese album and ‘Best Of’ ballad album are released
These albums will also be released online and offline in Korea.
More about the first Japanese album and ‘Best Of’ ballad album, and also the release date of the albums in Korea
Will be posted on the official website after we have confirmed all details.

Shin Hyesung will officially kick off promotional activities for his first Japanese album from January 2010 onwards
We hope that all fans will give their support and encouragement.
Shin Hyesung’s brand new challenge will start in 2010.

Thank you.

Credits: Live Works + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.15] Dongwan’s memolog: To the kids who sent me your phone numbers…

Lee Seung Gi song Dongwan is talking about is ‘그래서 어쩌라고’ (Keuraeso Eojjeorago / What Should I Do)... Listen to the song via this video…

All credits to bedifferent2@YT






As Lee Seung Gi sings.
‘So what should I do…’
ㅋ

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.15] Vid: Hyesung’s congratulatory message for K-Enter TV

091215 Hyesung for K-Enter TV
Uploaded by absolutshinhwa. - See video of the biggest web video personalities.


Hi everyone, I’m Shin Hyesung
My sincere congratulations on the opening of Korean artiste site K-Enter TV
I’m really honored to be able to be a part of the opening concert for the site
K-Enter TV is a platform to announce Korean artists news such as concerts and albums to Japan
And I wish it all the best going forward
Next year on 9th and 10th Jan, there will be a concert at the Akasaka Blitz celebrating the opening of the site
And before the show starts, 100 fans will be picked in a lucky draw for a fansigning session
I hope everyone will participate in the events for the lucky draw on the site
Please show your support
And so everyone, I’ll see you at the show

Credits: K-Enter TV + Absolut Shinhwa

Shinhwa Changjo : Unity in diversity. 12 years and counting.

This was posted by Nicole (iluvhyesung) to my other blog. This is in preparation for the 12th Anniversary of Shinhwa. I admire her for her passion in doing these projects for the guys. Please contribute if you cam, will do y part this coming days off and will be sending those clips and pics …. i need to dig up my file

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a brief introduction: I made it a point to do a project for every Shinhwa anniversary from the 11th anniversary onwards because we have to prove to that even if Shinhwa’s are on hiatus, they are not forgotten and SHINHWA FANS will ALWAYS be supporting them no matter what.

So… the 11th Anniversary was the first project that Trish (nglkt) and i did.. It was pretty much a success.. but not a huge one though..
http://shinhwa11th.wordpress.com

So this year, i have discussed with amyliaz from SHCJ.net and…. presenting to you, the 12th Anniversary Project!!! PLEASE JOIN IN!
we hope that we could get the URL to shinhwa or at least one member somehow

Shinhwa Changjo : United in diversities. 12 years and counting.
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Please upload Videos to youtube (http://www.youtube.com/group/12thannie), Pictures to imageshack, then post the links in http://shinhwa12th.wordpress.com/

Please also include the Shinhwa12th website in your description box on youtube

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Activity ONE

1) We’ll do Shinhwa Song covers, be it singing or just dancing or both.
a. Record a video of you all singing
b. Record a video of you all dancing
c. Record a audio and put it over a Shinhwa MV
d. Remake your own music video
2) Slogan : “Shinhwa Fans’ Magical Talent”
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Activity TWO

2) “A day in the life of a Shinhwa fan – ____”
a. To let Shinhwa know more about you.
b. We can show how fans are really from all walks of life!
c. Take Pictures of our piggy bank – Saving for reunion! (Just for laughs)
d. Take Picture of all your orange to say how much you love orange after knowing shinhwa

- It would be good if you could do your story in a video form and upload it to youtube
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Activity THREE

3) Thank you project
a. Contribute their life story – how Shinhwa impacted their lives.
b. Not so much in fandom but more of… life.
c. For example, because of Shinhwa (or a member), i have decided to study hard because he……….

- It would be good if you could do your message in a video form and upload it to youtube
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Activity FOUR

4) Reunion will be like this!
a. Make a graphics of how we imagine their reunion to be
b. Make a fan-fic of how we imagine their reunion to be
c. Make a fan-video/ tribute (this is quite challenging) of how we imagine their reunion to be

- I would combine all the graphics into videos upload it to youtube
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Activity FIVE

5) Shinhwa’s quote
a. Compile our favourite quotes from Shinhwa

Source: Nicole@shinhwa12th

[09.12.14] Dongwan’s memolog: It Doesn’t Matter Already. (ANOTHER new mp3 file uploaded)

And THIS, my dear friends, is one of the reasons why their album releases always get delayed…. Oh these perfectionists… (actually, I totally agree with Su-mi. these guys will always find fault in their own works…. well, i can’t complain, they really value the fans time and effort (especially money) they spend to support their projects )

Version 1, or 3, depending on how you look at it….

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Lyrics/Kim Dongwan
Music/Kim Dongwan
Arrangement/Kim Jae Seok (Wanted)
E.piano/AEV
Guitar/Sam Lee

The copyright of this song belongs solely to Kim Dongwan
And is not to be used for commercial purposes.

p.s.
Once again uploading the original file I uploaded the first time,
Please listen to the version ‘MO IIYO_DW’.
I’m not satisfied with it at all..
When it’s included in the album in future, I’ll redo everything..-_-;

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.14] Concert info: M’s Suite Room

Tickets are now open for sale if anyone’s intending to go

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Date: 16-17 January 2009 (3 shows)
Time: 4.00pm & 7.30pm (16 Jan, Saturday) / 5:00pm (17 Jan, Sunday)
Venue: Samsung Hall, Ewha Women’s University
Ticket price: Standard ‘Sweet’ area 66,000KRW
Managed by: Interpark INT
Produced by: Company A
Enquiry: Interpark 1544-1555



- M’s SUITE ROOM -

Mail [meil]
Dingdong! Your mail has arrived.
Please carefully look into the white envelope.
This is M Lee Minwoo’s invitation to his Home Sweet Home sent especially to you.
On a day while the whole world has moved into the white winter,
M Lee Minwoo’s sweet and gentle ‘Home’ series is back once again.
A pretty table and a comfortable sofa, and filled with the fragrant aroma of a meal on the table.
Please remember.
In a space that’s a little closer, a little more private
He is waiting for you.

Music [mju:zik]
Do you still remember the romantic garden party in the front yard of Minwoo’s home during autumn?
Leaves floating on the colorful water, with the clear autumn breeze blowing.
With the precious dreamlike memories from that time
M Lee Minwoo’s second music story is about to begin.
Shinhwa’s music rearranged and M Lee Minwoo’s acoustic music.
Please look forward to it.
Chatting away in Minwoo’s room that’s filled with the fragrant aroma of hot tea
And the music that’s just like magic.

Memory [memori]
M Lee Minwoo.
With this performance being the last performance before he leaves us for a while.
But the reason why we won’t be sad during the wait
Is because we have the beautiful memories that we’ve created together.
Please wait!
For the most beautiful man on stage, M Lee Minwoo.

Credits: Interpark (click for ticket info) + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.12] Dongwan’s memolog: It Doesn’t Matter Already. (new mp3 file uploaded)

Download final version <= link

to listen to the final version click => Mo iiyo



Lyrics/Kim Dongwan
Music/Kim Dongwan
Arrangement/Kim Jae Seok (Wanted)
E.piano/AEV
Guitar/Sam Lee

The copyright of this song belongs solely to Kim Dongwan
And is not to be used for commercial purposes.

p.s.
Continuing to be dissatisfied with the sound.
In the end I did another round of mixing.
Let’s all keep the final version

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver/Jap blogs + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.13] Dongwan’s memolog: On Sundays.

Why do you ignore text messages on Sunday nights,,,,,ㅜㅜ


Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.10] Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated)

http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_story/koyotes_baekga_diagnosed_with_brain_tumor/

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Baek Sung Hyun-sshi.
I pray that you will emerge victorious in your battle against illness.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.09] Dongwan’s reviewlog: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Director: Chris Weitz
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Release: 2009, US, 130 minutes
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The US version of Boys Over Flowers.

Guys on the side of Jakob are always happy.
While despair and an extreme desire to possess co-exist…

I want to become a wolf someday too… Howl~

p.s.
I got slightly sleepy so it’s minus one star.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

Dongwan’s Jap blog entries: 1st-6th December (3 entries)

The song is posted in Dongwan's Japan blog and Su-mi is generous enough and shared a link where we can download the song. Click on the song title to download song.

It Doesnt Matter Already

1st Dec: 2009

どうしてわかるんですか。passwordを。。。－＿－；
わがまま書かないでいただけませんか。
ブログはプライベットです。
ぜったい忘れないで下さい！

Do you know? Password… -_-;
I can’t write when I’m being self-indulgent?

Blogs are private.
Please do not forget!

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4th Dec: Tomorrow

録音します～　がんばろう！

金曜日なのでみんなよっぱらっているの？

About to go for recording~ Ganbaru!

Is everyone drunk because it’s Friday?

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6th Dec: Completed!



Mr Kim Jae Seok who arranged the song


Mr Sam Lee on the guitar


The sound engineer Mr Kim Gap Su


My pronunciation instructors Teacher Miseon and Teacher Kaori


It Doesn’t Matter Already
Lyrics: KIM DONGWAN
Music: KIM DONGWAN
Arrangement: KIM JAE SEOK (Wanted)
Guitar: SAM LEE

Verse1>
Your bare face. To me~ Only to me~
Your gentle whispers too, to me~ Only to me~

Bridge>
If you start to hate me
If it becomes painful because of me

Chorus>
It doesn’t matter if I can’t hear you. It doesn’t matter if I can’t see you.
If I can’t hear your voice it doesn’t matter too.
I changed my number. I’ve erased your number too.
So that I don’t send you messages like a fool anymore.

Verse2>
Holding hands and greeting too. To me~ Only to me~

Chorus>*1

d-p>
Always alone. Always lonely.
I’m not hurt.
A little thankful. It’s what I feel towards you.
That is, yes, it’s love~

Chorus>*2

Chorus2>
I know I’m a fool.
I know I can’t go back to before.
I don’t even see the slightest hope, already forgotten…already forgotten…
Because I’ve forgotten~~~~

To be released on 9th December~ ・＾０＾・

Credits: Dongwan’s Jap blog + Absolut Shinhwa

A few more fanpics of Dongwan from the 8th Dec performance…

Pics from Name
Source: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

Dongwan’s performance at the Seodaemun Cultural Center

He did 4 songs today – Handkerchief, Because It’s My Fault, Can’t Forget, A Man’s Love… Lovely but a tad bit rusty…And he embarrassingly forgot the lyrics to Because It’s My Fault and pointed the mic at a fan for help and then claimed that it’s not that he forgot the lyrics… he just wanted to interact with the fans……. ROFL

Pics and vids from Yoenin/Skirtwind
Source: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

Shinhwa – Eric & Hyesung live duet

before i start work again, here is a clip of my favorite oil and water tandem. they are quite a pair to admire

video credits AjaAjaFighting68 (s0ng title 112 - It’s Over now)
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Eric vs Hyesung(&Donwan)-tibi,tibi,ti!!

not much update about any of the guys, so i posted these few clips about them. thanks for mihew for the clip

oil versus water plus one dork dongwan is really good at this game. poor eric gets beaten up by hye sung, but in the end i still love how they care for each other
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[09.12.05] Dongwan’s memolog: Eating alone is a good thing.

Even as I’m eating pasta and watching a drama on the iPod stuck into my wallet, there isn’t anyone to bother me…
Why does everyone get so excited on Fridays?… -_-;
I’m most excited on Sunday evenings….^_^/~

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.05] Dongwan’s memolog: Women.

Calculatedly using tears to arm oneself, will give you the illusion that those are your true feelings.

People who’d always talk only about their own pain rather than the men whose lives are in a mess because of them.

Women.

Even so, they are still loved.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.04] Netizens most want to see Jo In Sung, Haha and Eric back from military service

Jo In Sung is the star that netizens most want to see back from the army, according to a poll by music site Bugs.

Recently NRG members Chun Myung Hoon and Noh Yoo Min, as well as actor Chun Jung Myung, have just been discharged from the army, and fans are anticipating their return to showbiz.

Jo In Sung, having won the hearts of female fans as one of the top leading men in Korea, topped the poll with 32% of the votes. Jo In Sung enlisted to the airforce in April this year, much to the reluctance of his fans who remain passionate in their support.

In 2nd place is MBC’s Infinite Challenge member Haha, who just broke up with longtime girlfriend An Hye Kyung in October, while Shinhwa leader Eric takes 3rd spot. In addition to his outstanding rapping and dancing skills, Eric has also gained popularity as an actor and CF model. He is currently serving his army stint as a public service officer. Fans meanwhile are waiting out for him to serve out his stint, and “hope to see his charismatic self soon”.

Balladeer Sung Shi Kyung takes 4th place, Koyote’s Kim Jong Min is in 5th place while singer Lee Ki Chan takes the number 6 spot.

Credits: Newsen + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.02] Andy, ‘Fell in love with first sight with a female doctor, only to find out she’s married’

click to know more about Shin Eun-Ha

On the 1st December episode of SBS talkshow ‘Strong Heart’, Andy talked about his love at first sight experience with a female doctor who resembles actress Shim Eun Ha.

“I had a drink with some friends and after that we went to a sauna, but I cut my toe when I slipped and had to go to the ER. A female doctor with looks comparable to celebrities attended to me, and she belongs to my ideal type.”

“And because I was drunk I didn’t even take any anesthetic shot and got my wound stitched up. But it didn’t hurt at all because I was so glad just looking at her face, and I wrote a note on the coffee cup with my contact number and got my friend to pass it to her.”

“A few days later I received a text message from her telling me to return to the hospital for treatment, and I thought I succeeded, so I wanted to take her out for dinner.” But Andy got a shock when he received her reply, “Can I come with my husband? He’s an Andy fan.”

“I had no other option but to say ‘Come along with hyung’.”

Other guests on the episode were Jo Hye Ryung, Hwang Hye Young, Kim Kyu Jong, Heo Young Saeng, Danny An, Hwang Bo, Alex, Horan, Hong Kyung Min etc.

Credits: Newsen + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.02] Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated)

Still stubbornly trapped today in your self-made cocoon
Blowing the bubblegum of discontent.
Until when do you intend to live like this?

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Lee Oi-soo in ‘Youth Is Invincible’


Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.12.02] Dongwan’s memolog: How to use time (in progress)

One.

You have to pay attention to the quality of sleep.
Most animals spend a much longer time being asleep than awake.
For example, pandas and koala bears are only awake for 4 hours in a day, for the rest of the time they are sleeping.
Human beings sleep about 6-7 hours a day and work for more than 10 hours a day..
In order to remain active while you’re awake you can’t slack on the quality of your sleep!

The recommended method for sleeping is that you must be asleep between 23:01 and 01:03.
[This is the sleeping time recommended by Western doctors and traditional Korean doctors.]
It’s good if you’re lying in bed anytime from 11pm onwards and before 1am.
Sleeping on time for 5 hours, compared to sleeping for 8 hours from dawn onwards, is better for health.
Try it and you’ll know it~

One.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

and Han ji hye Banjun Drama = The Lock Encoder

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3

Eric Mun - AllAboutEric[Banjun Drama]

Now its eric's turn :)
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video credit ericaholic

Banjun Drama with Junjin Hyesung and Minwoo

since there is not much news about the boys, thought of posting this video for you all to watch. enjoy :) havent watch it myself :)
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video credit xp0ckyx

[09.12.01] Dongwan’s Jap blog: 2009

There is no yakisoba in Korea at all,
And no melonpan (melon bread) too.. ㅜㅜ

Credits: Dongwan’s JP blog + Absolut Shinhwa

Dongwan to perform on 8th Dec at the 14th Seodaemun-gu Choir Recital

14th Seodaemun-gu Choir Recital (Winter’s Smile)

8 December 2009 7.30pm (Tuesday)

Venue: Seodaemun Cultural Center, Level 3

Performances by: As you can see, one of them is Kim Dongwan

Credits: Seodaemun District Office + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.11.30 ]Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated)

Your father
Occasionally would think of the times when eating a raw egg on the meal table
Has the same taste of luxuriously eating an entire chicken.

But young people.
Who don’t need to work until they break their backs, sitting at the cafe.
Gulping down coffee that cost 30,000 a cup.
In what kind of a mood do they drink with.

-
Lee Oi-soo in ‘Youth Is Invincible’

p.s.
I too, over the weekend
Had a cup of Rooibos tea that cost 8,000won
And a blueberry & vanilla waffle that cost 12,000won.
But when I read these words.
I couldn’t help but to feel ashamed….

I didn’t write these words myself
I just reposted these words as a memo to myself~^_^
I’m only 30 years old now..ㅎ

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.11.30] Dongwan’s memolog: The way to use time.

Tomoko-nim

I really like the phrase ‘The way to use time’ and I’ll try doing research on it from today onwards!

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

New images: Minwoo at Swarovski charity event in Myeongdong (28 Nov)

click pic of Minwoo to see more ^^

see pics for credits
Source: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

Shin Hyesung - Sapporo photobook

click on pictures to see more of Sungie's

Source: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

Director: James McTeigue
Starring: Jung Jihoon (Rain)
Released: 2009 U.S, 98 minutes
Rating: *****


Thanks to Jung Jihoon, Korea has a superhero too.
While you’re absorbed into the character of Raizo
You can’t tear your eyes off for even 1 second.

p.s.
There’s no need to be upset over why he’s playing a Japanese samurai.
Because in fact it’s the Japanese who are upset that in a ninja film made in Hollywood
A Japanese actor wasn’t cast.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.11.27] Live Works notice: Happy birthday to Shin Hyesung!

Hi everyone, this is Live Works Company.

Today, 27th November, is Shin Hyesung’s birthday~

We hope that everyone can celebrate it together as happily and enjoyably as possible.

We’re always grateful for the passionate support from the fans.

Thank you.

Credits: Live Works Company + Absolut Shinhwa

[09.11.26] Dongwan’s memolog: ㅜㅜ

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Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog

Christmas poster giveaway for Hyesung fans (and fans-to-be) in Singapore!

note from Su-mi:

OK – I think we’ve got some great suggestions on how to get Hyesung’s (and the other members’) names and music out there etc…

But for this particular project, Nicole (iluvhyesung) – in her final year at school – is handling this birthday project all by herself for the Singapore region whereas in other regions they have fanclubs to manage this… so I guess it’s pretty obvious that it isn’t as easy as it seems. So props to Nicole for this!

Having said that, I believe such projects don’t have to be limited to their birthdays and festive holidays. So while I won’t be able to spearhead any of such projects myself due to time and resource constraints, if anyone is keen to organize any Shinhwa-related project I’d be glad to post an entry about it to help promote the project. All you have to do is to send me the details of your project at absolutshinhwa@gmail.com .

In any case, just an update on the number of posters, we’re down to 14 copies of the “Vol.3 Side 2 Keep Leaves” poster, so please contact Nicole asap if you’re still interested in getting a copy of the poster.
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One of Hyesung’s Korean fansites, ForeverHS (http://www.oasis79.com/) has organised a “Hyesung’s Birthday Project” to spread Hyesung’s music around the world and rather than collecting money or presents for Hyesung, ForeverHS thought that one of the best ways to help Hyesung would be to organize an event that will help to spread his music to more places.

Thus, ForeverHS has collected donations of Hyesung’s CDs and posters from Hyesung from Hyesung’s fans and packed them in packages to send to fanclubs in Philippines, China, Taiwan, Singapore etc.

The rep for Singapore is Nicole (better known as iluvhyesung to most of you ) and she has received a package that includes Hyesung’s CD albums and posters donated from the Korean fans at ForeverHS but as the CDs are going out at the speed of a comet, right now only the POSTERS are up for grabs now:

Hence, if you live in SINGAPORE and are interested in the following…

-14 copies of the “Vol.3 Side 2 Keep Leaves” poster
-1 copy of the “Vol.2 The Beginning, New Days” concert poster

…please email Nicole at hyesung_nicole@yahoo.com.sg as soon as possible…

I believe the posters are also flying off very quickly so do be fast!


Source: Su-mi@absolutshinhwa

[ENG SUBBED] Kim Dongwan reveal who is the best drinker in shinhwa

thanks to iLuvHyesung for the clip (thanks donsaeng)

[09.11.25] Dongwan’s blog: 2009 (main page updated)

Though you may not know the names
Of the flowers that bloom in the hills
Do not think that they are all weeds.

-
Lee Oi Soo in ‘Youth Is Invincible’

p.s.
You are special.
This is the reason why you live.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

Hye Sung Special Day!!!

Happy Birthday Hyesung-shi!!!

Hope you have more to come ^^