Lee Minwoo To Perform At Hi Seoul Festival On The 27th

Hi Seoul Festival will be launch on the 27th and starting from now, from the 28th onwards to the 6th, there will occur 9 days full of events. The Hi Seoul Festival has been held consecutively for 5 times and this year, the event will be held in Seoul whereby Seoul has been referred to as the main tour city.

The particular event of this festival promises more activities and in order to attract more tourists, Seoul has plans to change the usual methods of attracting people to come and attend the festival which is not just to satisfy the locals but also for those who visits Korea. On the 27th, at 8.00 P.M, this festival will be held at Yeoido Park and there will be a special stage performance for this event. This year, ‘Seoul Lights’ will be shown where this is the main theme for this year's festival, where the main focused of this show will be on the usage on lights. ‘Seoul Lights’ will be the starting show for this event and during this particular day, all lights will be focused and shine onto the Hangang River.

After the Hangang River's lights show ends, a 'Phoenix' (Firebird) will fly above the audience of which this marks and upholds the symbol of eternity and the golden Korean history to shall remain forever. Later, Mr. Goh (Governor Of Korea) will hit the drums 3 times to officially mark the opening of this year's Hi Seoul Festival 2007.

Opening Show
Friday : 27th Aril 2007, 8.00 P.M – 9.30 P.M
MC – Kim Bum Soo & Bin Woo
* Artists To Perform : Lee Soo Young, Lee Minwoo, Seo Ji Young, Kim Gun Mo, Shin Seung Hyun.

* Artists that performs may subject to change.

Credits : Shinhwa.Biz + angelix (Eng Translation) + Oceans 6 (Source) + Hi Seoul Festival (Source)
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Shinhwa To Get Together After 3 Months Of Solo Activities.

Shinhwa are getting together after 3 months of solo activities, to participate in a press conference for Shinhwa Sneakers.

They will be holding the conference on 23 June*, at Ilsan’s Kintex 5A Hall at 7pm. This will be the first time they appear together again as Shinhwa since the last fanmeeting in February.

The ‘Shinhwa Sneaker’ is a project under GoodEMG and TempleCode, and the sneaker is named after Shinhwa. The casual line design has attracted a lot of attention from local and foreign fans.

Gagman Choi Guk will be the MC for the lauching party, and guests stand a chance to win Shinhwa’s autographed sneaker through games and quizzes. This allows more interaction between Shinhwa and the guests, and more than 3000 consumers will be invited to the launching party.

Shinhwa said, “We really like the sneakers, and we hope that more people will get to know about this brand through this event.”

The Shinhwa Sneaker is available on templecode’s website (www.templecode.co.kr), and the Shinhwa members who are currently busy with their solo activities will get together again at the end of the year to prepare for their 9th album.


* The event was originally planned to be hold on 13 May, but it had been postponed to 23 June, due to some members’ schedule.


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Eric broke up with PSY a month ago

Around a month ago, Park Shi Yeon and Eric broke up. They are only good friends now. They broke up during Park Shi Yeon's filming of the poster for her drama in Thailand. Their reason of separation is because of the difference in personality.

One of PSY's friend says that she is suffering in pain of the break up but is hiding it very well.

One of Eric's close friends also said that around 2-3 months ago the two were already in a tensed situation. Eric is the type that can't really express himself so it made it even more difficult on him.

Source: jesnews.co.kr and sports chosun
Korean to ChineseTranslation：yujin@bestshinhwa and abby&yujin@bestshinhwa
Chinese to English Translation: la vifzetta* at shinhwa.biz

DongWan's Suprising Plastic Surgery, Confession

Kim Dong-wan, member of popular boy band Shinhwa and rising TV star, recently revealed that he had undergone plastic surgery.

Kim appeared as a guest on the first broadcast of ‘MC Mong’s Pleasure and Pain’ radio show on Monday, April 16th. He congratulated MC Mong on the new show and the two long-time friends, who have known each other since middle-school, talked about the past and sang a few tunes. The two friends talked about how they had planned on forming a group and had even recorded their first song, but their debut was cancelled. They sang what would have been their debut song, “Gaeguri Banchan.”

MC Mong revealed that he had envied Kim, who rose to fame after eventually joining the now widely-popular group Shinhwa. While talking about an accident when Kim’s nose was injured from a falling speaker, Kim revealed that he received plastic surgery because of it, before he debuted with Shinhwa. MC Mong, who had never known this fact, expressed his shock.

Kim openly spoke of the plastic surgery as well as other stories of their 10 year friendship.

credit to KBS World Radio+kimdongwanthailand+hyesunggirl of shinhwachangjo.net

Andy, "Since Debut Till 4th Jib, Did Not Talk During Variety Shows"

May take out with exact credits

During debut till the 4th jib, Shinhwa did not have any individual activities and they always appeared in any shows as a whole, which made Andy hardly have the chance to talk and interacted with the other members. During 4th jib period, Andy's visa got some problems which made him stayed in USA for 2months, and whenever Andy saw the rest of the members on TV, Andy kept on telling himself that when he joins the group back he will try to talk more and keep improving himself.

During the 5th fanmeeting, Andy did a comeback and has attended one of the SBS program 'Inkigayo' and also the frequent shown Love Letter and other SBS programs and was being chosen as Inkigayo MC. Starting from there, he started his solo activities at the same time with other shinhwa members.

He further added that during the 4th jib period, he did have thoughts of giving up, however during the 5th fanmeeting, the time he stood at the stage, he cried and felt touched that 40000 fans cried together with him and fans gave him huge encouragement which has made him decide to work even harder than before.

Since Andy did not practiced for 4th jib's 'Hey Come On' and 'Wild Eyes' dance steps, the day before the year end prize awards ceremony, Lee Soo Man called Andy and said to him that he wanted Andy to be up on stage with the rest of the members. Thus after the phone conversation ended, Andy practiced for 16 hours straight.

Recently, Andy founded ND Entertainment and he will make a comeback as an actor at the second half of this year, where he is at the stage of learning on how to become a good actor.

Credits : Shinhwa.biz + angelix (eng translation) + Mydaily (source)
Taken from this thread --> http://shinhwa.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=421
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Eric & Jang Woo Hyuk Shows Different Attitudes On Joining Army

Eric and Jang Woo Hyuk, the two super stars of Shinhwa and H.O.T, are showing different attitudes towards joining the army.

Eric will receive a recruitment notice next year, and he has showed his willingness to that. On the contrary, Jang Woo Hyuk was suspected to avoid serving the army that had made him surrounded by criticisms.

On April 10th, Jang Woo Hyuk was serving at Gyeonggi-do, but later he claimed there was something wrong with his jaw and went back home on the 13th. However in the physical examination, the rank goes from level 3 to level 4. Jang Woo Hyuk immediately stated that he would join the army immediately after the treatment.

The Top Class entertainment company to which Eric belongs to stated that, “Eric will go to the army as soon as he gets the notice, although his back is still not fully recovered. Eric hurt his back while filming the show 'The Wolf'. Eric does not want to hear any negative news on this."

Although Eric is not willing to go to the college for the post graduate study, he is in the 4th terms now. He has already been 28 years old and he has to go to the army if nothing special happened next year. Eric is pointed as an active service during the physical examination. In addition, during the MBC drama Que Sera Sera , Eric showed his convincing performance on screen and received a lot of praises.

Credits : Shinhwa.biz + si angelix (eng translation) + Ocean 6 (source)
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Andy, "Since Debut Till 4th Jib, Did Not Talk During Variety Shows"

During debut till the 4th jib, Shinhwa did not have any individual activities and they always appeared in any shows as a whole, which made Andy hardly have the chance to talk and interacted with the other members. During 4th jib period, Andy's visa got some problems which made him stayed in USA for 2months, and whenever Andy saw the rest of the members on TV, Andy kept on telling himself that when he joins the group back he will try to talk more and keep improving himself.

During the 5th fanmeeting, Andy did a comeback and has attended one of the SBS program 'Inkigayo' and also the frequent shown Love Letter and other SBS programs and was being chosen as Inkigayo MC. Starting from there, he started his solo activities at the same time with other shinhwa members.

He further added that during the 4th jib period, he did have thoughts of giving up, however during the 5th fanmeeting, the time he stood at the stage, he cried and felt touched that 40000 fans cried together with him and fans gave him huge encouragement which has made him decide to work even harder than before.

Since Andy did not practiced for 4th jib's 'Hey Come On' and 'Wild Eyes' dance steps, the day before the year end prize awards ceremony, Lee Soo Man called Andy and said to him that he wanted Andy to be up on stage with the rest of the members. Thus after the phone conversation ended, Andy practiced for 16 hours straight.

Recently, Andy founded ND Entertainment and he will make a comeback as an actor at the second half of this year, where he is at the stage of learning on how to become a good actor.

Credits : Shinhwa.biz + angelix (eng translation) + Mydaily (source)

Lee MinWoo, "I want to get married, when I'm 36."

Lee MinWoo (28) from Shinhwa, who has recently been making solo appearances regarding his new entertainment company, says “I want to get married when I’m 36.”

While attending SBS Power FM ‘Kim Chang Ryoel’s Old School’ recording on the 17th April in the afternoon, he expressed his wish to concentrate at work at the moment. “I have now fulfilled my dream of becoming a singer. To me, I have gained so much more self-confidence (after being a singer), not just fame and popularity. Because of that confidence, I decided to set up ‘M Rising Entertainment’.”

He also added, “My real wish is to visit America, work with the great producers there, as well as be able to listen to music and chat with Beyonce and Justin Timberlake.”

Andy, who attended the recording with him, also showed his ambitions towards his career. “Even though I have already fulfilled my childhood wish, a new dream has also appeared in my heart. Now that I have become an actor as well as a singer, I want to get married.”

Having held a successful concert in Tokyo, Japan last month, Lee MinWoo talked about the backstage details of the concert. “A part of the audience was too noisy. Even though we managed to bring their volume down a little, the whole performance was completed in a very strained manner.”

Credits: akemi <3@shinhwachangjo.net>

Andy - "Lovers In Prague; A Reflection Rather Than A Humiliation"

This year is 2007, and it has been 9 years since the group Shinhwa first debuted. Now each of the Shinhwa members has signed a contract with a new agency to start the individual activity. Shinhwa, being a group, has achieved huge success in the past years. Now, the members are seeking their own suitable fields to develop just like hot boiling lava.



Next year will be the 10th year since Shinhwa first debuted. In those years, Shinhwa has reached the highest position as a k-pop group. However, I think none of us has ever reached such a position as an individual. If it takes 100% of efforts for Shinhwa to achieve the highest point, then it will take 200% of efforts for each shinhwa member to achieve it.”

Andy says “ To be a producer is my long-term dream, but now I want to be recognized as an actor first.

Unlike the other shinhwa member who has exploited their own market, Andy's next move is still unknown. Eric and Kim Dong Wan are focusing on acting, and Junjin and hyesung are concentrating on singing. There is only Andy who hasn’t showed his speciality. But finally, Andy established his own ND Entertainment company to start his own activities.
“Although I've founded the ND Entertainment, I don’t want to start training new singers right now. Being a successful producer like Chul Yeon Hae, Park Jin Young is what I am aim to pursue.

Watching Lovers in Prague to reflect and learnt from Song Seung Hun, Andy thinks he is an actor. He first challenged acting through the drama 'Lovers in Prague', and he welcomed any criticisms on his performance openly. He further added ”I think it was a mistake for me to try the Lovers in Prague because I didn't know any acting skills at that time, not even the basic acting knowledge. Although I have been in Sitcoms and TV dramas, I cannot do well w/o some basic learning about acting. In addition, due to the time overlapping, I didn't have a chance to watch my own dramas. So, I'd rather take it as an opportunity to reflect than avoiding it. “

After the establishment of the ND Entertainment, Andy decided to concentrate on acting and take it as a new starting point. Andy quitted the MC of the show, Popular Song, which he has been in for 2 years, and he also refused several shows and fixed TV programs.



Now I am taking some basic acting classes from Joo Yeong Jun , the acting teacher of Song Hae Gyo and Song Seung Hun. Recently when I am at home, I hold a cork in my mouth to practice phonation. And now I start speaking slowly on purpose, don't you notice? Have faith in myself. Don't care what other people say.

Andy knows the importance of practice more than any one else.
Not only the general audience, even Andy's fans from the fan club ever questioned his acting and criticized. Even though, Andy still persisted and believed in himself. He will continue acting and he believes practice will make a difference.

When we were in the SM as trainees, we worked really hard. I believe I won't be on the stage w/o that hardship and practices I've gone through. Normally, we need to practiced for 5 months just for the 5 minutes on stage alone. Without preparation and practice, you can achieve nothing. I have faith in myself and I believe nothing is impossible with unremitting efforts.

Andy further added "Acting is like a mountain for me to climb. I don’t expect people to say I am a talented actor and I just want to show that I am making progress. My goal is to hear people say : "Oh, Andy is more and more like an actor!"

Andy will focus on acting and learning during the first half of this year. After the release of Shinhwa's 9th jib in the second half year (this fall), Andy is going to show us his brand new face as an actor through films or dramas.

Credits : Shinhwa.biz + si angelix (translation) + Mydaily (Source)
nb. Take out with proper credits
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Eric - MBC Que Sera Sera, A Kiss Under The Rain

MBC que sera sera , a kiss in the rain by Kang Tae Joo and Han Eun Soo deeply impressed the audience and attracted the attention of the fans. The final kiss of them was showed on 15th.The relationships among the 4 people largely stimulated the audience.

As time went by, Tae Joo and Eun Soo were falling in love with each other and the affection was getting stronger and stronger. Meanwhile, Hae Rin started having feelings towards her fake lover.

In the 15th episode, the 4 main actors, headed to Singapore to handled some things at the same time of which there, they confessed their inner feelings.

First Hae Rin told Tae Joo that she began to fall in love with him and didn’t want to be his fake girlfriend.
Jun Hyuk proposed to Eun Soo, which made Kang Tae Joo very jealous so he entered Eun Soo’s room to kiss her without permission. This was caught by Hae Rin who tussled Eun Soo like crazy. Aiming to protect Eun Soo，Tae Joo took Eun soo’s hand and run away with her.
Han Eun Soo felt innocent and upset about this. Still, Tae Joo told Eun Soo he loved her. Eun Soo was surprised and she ran into the rain, which made Tae Joo worried and on the pint he was trying to grasp her hand, Eun Soo turned back and kissed Tae Joo. The rain kept falling, the two people showed their long time depressive feelings in this long kiss. This was the last scene of the Que Sera sera on the 15th.。

After the showing, the audience who supported Tae Joo and Eun Soo said that the kiss in the rain was really impressive. “The kiss, has revealed the heart of Eun Soo’s, that is very romantic”. My heart is bumping fast at the thought of the last scene. It’s hard to describe my excitement.
On the other hand, those audiences who supported Eun Soo and Jun Hyuk said that Eun Soo kissed Tae Joo was not convincing at all. Because Jun Hyuk and Eun Soo had already kissed before. Those audiences felt pity about that.
The audience rating of AGB is 9% on that day.

Credits : Shinhwa.Biz + si angelix (translation) + Ocean & Daum (Source)
Taken from this thread ---> http://shinhwa.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=404

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Eric & Jang Woo Hyuk Shows Different Attitudes On Joining Army

Eric and Jang Woo Hyuk, the two super stars of Shinhwa and H.O.T, are showing different attitudes towards joining the army.

Eric will receive a recruitment notice next year, and he has showed his willingness to that. On the contrary, Jang Woo Hyuk was suspected to avoid serving the army that had made him surrounded by criticisms.

On April 10th, Jang Woo Hyuk was serving at Gyeonggi-do, but later he claimed there was something wrong with his jaw and went back home on the 13th. However in the physical examination, the rank goes from level 3 to level 4. Jang Woo Hyuk immediately stated that he would join the army immediately after the treatment.

The Top Class entertainment company to which Eric belongs to stated that, “Eric will go to the army as soon as he gets the notice, although his back is still not fully recovered. Eric hurt his back while filming the show 'The Wolf'. Eric does not want to hear any negative news on this."

Although Eric is not willing to go to the college for the post graduate study, he is in the 4th terms now. He has already been 28 years old and he has to go to the army if nothing special happened next year. Eric is pointed as an active service during the physical examination. In addition, during the MBC drama Que Sera Sera , Eric showed his convincing performance on screen and received a lot of praises.

Credits : Shinhwa.biz + si angelix (eng translation) + Ocean 6 (source)
Taken from this thread --> http://shinhwa.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=411

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Shin Hyesung, "Will spend time reflecting over my actions"

Group Shinhwa member Shin Hyesung was charged in the early hours of the 14th for driving under the influence of alcohol.

According to Seoul Gangnam Police, at around 2:40am on this day, Shin Hyesung was caught driving his BMW around the Seoul Gangnam Samsong area with alcohol levels of 0.097%.

The officer in charge of Gangnam Police Traffic Control Force announced, "We did not recognise him at first as he was wearing a hat, and recorded that his destination was Seonreung. He did not appear intoxicated outwardly and cooperated fully with the alcohol breath test. We do not know before police took over his vehicle but afterwards there did not seem to be a passenger in the vehicle with him."

Shin Hyesung's alcohol levels were over the limit at 0.097% which means his licence will be cancelled and fines will be issued.

Shin Hyesung's management announced, "Shin Hyesung is currently preparing for his 2nd solo album and after he had finished the day's recording, Shin Hyesung and the composers, producers and managers working with him went out for dinner and Shin Hyesung drank two glasses of soju in accompaniment. We apologise for creating worry and trouble for the Shinhwa fans and everyone else. We will be reflecting over our actions for the time being."


credits. ShinhwaChangjo.net+orenji728 (translation)+Joynews(source)+Naver-newshttp://news.naver.com/photo/hread.php?hotissue_id=171&hotissue_item_id=64566&office_id=108&amp;article

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Andy, Kim Dongwan, Lee Minwoo Become Independent from Good EMG

Group Shinhwa have announced their plans for Shinhwa and as individuals for 2007.

Shinhwa who successfully completed their Asia-wide tour and 8th album promotions last year, will announce their 9th album in October and are planning to hold a large scale Asia tour in approximately three countries including Korea, Japan and China.

Furthermore Shinhwa's management Good EMG announced, "the focus of our management will be Shinhwa's album production and management, while members Lee Minwoo, Kim Dongwan and Andy's individual and solo activities have been agreed between Good EMG and the members to be handled seperately with Good EMG in order to achieve a more organised and effective system. They will establish their own corporations or continue their album productions at a different management company."

Firstly, Lee Minwoo who successfully finished his Japan tour on the 28th and 31st has established a music company 'M Rising' in Korea and Japan which will not only produce his own albums but also newcomers from Good EMG as well as training and managing new composers and artists. Managing will be done by Open-World Music which is currently in collaboration with Good EMG.

Andy who is currently busy featuring on variety programs will also be establishing an independent company that will manage his acting activities as well as all his other entertainment activities.

Kim Dongwan who received acclaimed recognition for his acting in SBS Mon-Tues drama 'Oh Person I Love' will announce his 1st solo album in a different management company; H2 Entertainment which also manages Kan Mi Yun and Byul.

On the other hand, Eric who established 'Top Class Entertainment'; an acting management commissioned by Good EMG and Shin Hyesung who is slated to release his 2nd album in mid-May as well as Jun Jin who recently succesfully debuted as a solo artist, will all have their albums and activities continued to be managed by Good EMG.

On this, Good EMG's CEO Park Kwon Young announced, "Shinhwa has succeeded not only as a group but also greatly as individuals and solos. In order to keep their status as Asia's "Shinhwa (legend)" we have come to the decision that they need management that is more organised and effective and we will look forward to a management system that will fully support and add value to each of their individual entertainment contents."


credits. ShinhwaChangjo.net + orenji728 (translation) + MyDaily (source) + angel2nyt@soompi.com/forum

[07.04.02] Dongwan's Diary "SHinhwa"

2007-4-3 00:20:54

It's oppa~
the name Shinhwa
our 9 years of hard work
fans 9 years of love
we spent all of our 20s together
we dont have any reasons to break up
only with the reason of being together

p.s Ah~~~SI BA (Damn) Eric is going to scold me again for being too greasy T T

Credit: Goodemg + [email="dreamhyesung@shinhwa.biz[/quote"]dreamhyesung@shinhwa.biz

The no. 1 MV Koreans want to see again…

A Korean music cable channel, which has been on air for 12 years now and aired a little more than 7,000 music videos, held a survey and asked which music video the viewers would want to watch again.

In the survey, which was held from March 9 to 21, 69,000 Netizens participated and approximately 29,000 voted for Shinhwa’s “Perfect Man”, which placed the popular group on top of the ranking.

The 2nd spot was conquered by SG Wanna Be’s “Partner For Life”, followed by Lee Hyo Lee and (Shinhwa) Eric’s "Anymotion", Fly to the Sky’s “Sea of Love” ranked 4th and Se7en’s “La La La” placed 5th.

These videos, which entered the chart will be broadcasted this April.

Music videos of DJ DOC, Seo Tae Ji, Jo Sung Mo, H.O.T and S.E.S still held places in the Top 100, which proved that their popularity have not changed.

Credits: k-plaza + kpopper + http://z12.invisionfree.com/Se7enth_Heaven/+angel2nyt@soom.com/forums

JUST WANT TO SAY......... I LOVE YOU GUYS AS WELL

SHINHWA' s way of saying WE LOVE YOU ^_^


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Wannie's 9th anniversary message

Late but I want to post Wannie's Message as well ^_^


"Everyone, finally on this day, 1998 March 24th
From the day we debuted
It's our 9th anniversary! *wannie claps*

It's such a meaningful day for us to celebrate!
For the past 9 years, the support that everyone has been giving us, staying by our side

I'm very very grateful
For me personally, taking the Asian tour as the base point, as the point where we return together for our activities
(didn't quite get this sentence)
The ones who have given us help
The ones who have given us love
It always appears before my eyes
When I look back, when I realize that the ones who have given me help is all of you,
I feel really happy and thankful.

Even though 9 years have passed, there will be more activites coming up this year, and there will be more time for more activites, am I right?
If everyone remains by our side and continues to support us
We will not let you all down
We will present the most charismatic and meaningful activities to you.

Thank you. *wannie bows*"


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Andy, Establishes Own Company, 'ND Entertainment'

Shinhwa's Andy is establishing a new independent entertainment company for his individual activities.

According to Shinhwa's management Good EMG on the 2nd, "The Shinhwa member's individual activities will be managed seperately from the current management company." Following this, on the 3rd Andy announced, "The contract in accordance to Shinhwa and Shinhwa's activities will continue with the current management company but solo activities will be continued seperately and thus a new entertainment company will be established."




The name of the company is 'ND(New Dream) Entertainment' holding a hopeful message of beginning new dreams. Not only will it manage Andy's individual activities and album productions but also train new artists and entertainers.

Andy's individual activities will be managed by managers that had previously worked with Shinhwa from SM Entertainment and Good EMG and established T.O.P Entertainment.

Andy continued, "All the members will be busy with individual activites till the second half of this year in which we will all come together again and announce the next Shinhwa album" emphasising that the Shinhwa members strong friendship was unchanged. Andy added, "In order to not disappoint the fans that love Shinhwa, I will work hard and show a bettering self."


credits. ShinhwaChangjo.net + orenji728 (translation) + Newsen (source)+ aindy@soompi.com/forums

Jun Jin, Performing on China's CCTV, For First Time as Solo Artist

Singer Jun Jin who is currently taking the foreign markets by storm is now knocking on China's door.

Jun Jin who recently came back from a Taiwan promotion has been invited to a famous music program on China's international channel CCTV and will perform on the 10th alongside China's leading artists. Jun Jin will be attending with same management artist Battle.

The program Jun Jin has been invited is a very popular program in China and Taiwan with previous performers being Lee Minwoo, Shin Seung Hoon, Kangta and Baby VOX.

This day's performance will have Jun Jin singing tracks from Jun Jin's first single album and will be broadcasted on the 28th on channels CCTV-4, CCTV-17, CCTV-18 internationally.

Before this on the 8th, Jun Jin will be attending China's biggest music awards '7th Annual Music pungwoon bang' as a presenter in Beijing. After this he will be holding interviews with various programs.

credits. ShinhwaChangjo.net + orenji728 (translation) + SportsChosun (source) + aindy@soompi.com/forums

Lee Minwoo Looking to Work with Timbaland and Enter the US Market

It has been revealed that Shinhwa's Lee Minwoo has been in touch with internationally acclaimed producer Timbaland.

Lee Minwoo first met with Timbaland who he had always admired, backstage after a Justin Timberlake concert in Las Vegas, and is currently keeping in contact with the producer.

Timbaland is the maker of global hits such as Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack', as well as producing hit songs for Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliot and many more, and is internationally recognised as one of the biggest hitmakers in pop and urban music.

Lee Minwoo was first introduced to Timbaland by another American producer by the name of Jimmy who used to work with The Beatles and now is renowned for being one of the key players behind the success of The Pussycat Dolls, Black Eyed Peas, U2 and many other successful artists. Lee Minwoo last year had even performed a private showcase of his works to Jimmy who acknowledged his musical talent.

Upon introduction, Timbaland then asked Lee Minwoo if he had any thoughts on working together and since then Lee Minwoo has sent a demo-tape of his works to Timbaland.

On the 31st at Lee Minwoo's first solo concert in Japan, Lee Minwoo revealed, "Nothing is in production at the moment, but just the offer to hear my music is meaningful to me. Soon I am planning to personally go to the U.S. and meet Timbaland myself. I would like to start a new challenge through working together with him."

It has also been revealed that Lee Minwoo held a meeting with one of the top U.S. entertainment management agencies, 'William Morris Agency(WMA)'.

With artists such as Bi trying to enter the American music market, the biggest hurdle for Korean artists has been finding a competitive partner. Thus it is of great interest to many that in this current situation, with the help of WMA, Lee Minwoo would boast the most power.

Lee Minwoo emphasised, "A decision will be made after much thought on how to create a harmony of east and west. In order for this to happen, the foremost direction will be to overcome the language barrier so I am working hard on my English at the moment."

In the meantime, Lee Minwoo who has established an independent company 'MRISING Entertainment' is slated to release his third solo album in coming June.

credits. ShinhwaChangjo.net + orenji728 (translation) + Newsen (source)

Boy Band Shinhwa Members Go Solo for Now

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

Is Korea's longest running boy band Shinhwa splitting up?

It seems that Shinhwa members are focusing on solo projects, at least for now.

Shinhwa members Lee Min-woo and Andy Lee announced they are setting up their own record labels. Shin Hye-sung and Kim Dong-wan are also planning to release their solo albums. Eric Moon is currently starring in the TV drama "Que Sera, Sera", while Jun Jin has just finished promoting his single album.

Lee Min-woo, who is also known as M, is establishing M Rising Entertainment. In a statement, he said M Rising would focus on producing records and training new artists. He will produce his third solo album, which will be released in June.

Andy Lee, the youngest member of Shinhwa, is also setting up his record label ND Entertainment. ND stands for New Dream.

Since Shinhwa members have focused on solo activities and the group has not released an album for nearly a year, there has been widespread speculations the group may be breaking up.

To allay the fans' fears, the group's management agency said Shinhwa will be releasing its 9th album in October. It also said Shinhwa will do promotions from October to December with concerts in Korea, China, Japan and around Asia.

Shinhwa recently marked their 9th anniversary. In 1998, they made their debut under S.M. Entertainment.

Despite competition from younger boy bands like TVXQ and Super Junior, Shinhwa remains one of the most popular groups in Korea and around Asia. Last year, the group held successful concerts in Japan, Thailand, Singapore and China.

Shinhwa released their 8th album "State of the Art" last May. Since then, Shinhwa has only released their Japanese language album and a special edition "Winter Story 2006-2007" album.

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Kim Dongwan, Announces Solo Album, with New Management

Shinhwa's Kim Dongwan has signed a contract for his individual activities to be managed by H2 Entertainment, currently managing artists such as Byul, Kan Mi Yun.

H2 Entertainment CEO Hong Hyun Jong announced, "We are planning to fully support not only Kim Dongwan's acclaimed acting activities but also his solo artists activities."

Kim Dongwan who will now begin his solo activities in a new place commented, "I wanted to show something of my own music and style that has not been shown through Shinhwa up till now. Its the same for all the members but the group Shinhwa will be forever. We are always remembering that its because the fans exist that Shinhwa does, and so we are always thankful and trusting them."

Kim Dongwan is planning to announce his solo album within the first half of this year and will join up with Shinhwa again in the second half of the year as well as continuing his acting activities.



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Shinhwa, each to release solo album?

Shin Hyesung, Kim Dongwan, Lee Minwoo will have a big tough battle in May when each of them will release their solo album in May

ERIC RAP ALBUM
Composer L.S.R said before: he just don't understand why Eric won't release his own rap album, because he thinks Eric has the talent, in most of Shinhwa songs , Eric has he thinks up the rap,compose, wrote the lyrics and each time he records gis part is less than 5 mins. The rap feeling is just wordless. He hopes Eric will release his solo album soon. For now, Eric has start gathering and preparing for his album, everyone please look forward to it

Shin Hyeusng to release his 2nd album on 29/4/07
Two days ago, I saw Hyesung in the recording studio, he has finished recording his album and the company plans to stage his comback on the 29/4/07 and release his new song. Hyesung has grown his hair very long but for the sake of his album, he has lost so much weight that I almost can't recongize him. Shin Hyesung has one of the best result on his solo album among the Shinhwa members thus this album is worth to wait for.

Kim Dongwan wants to walk the "black sunglasses" way
Kim Dongwan plans to compose his solo album tittle track and he wants to follow Eru "Black Sunglasses" style, maybe because it was well receive among the netizens with a little bit of ballad. It can be said it gives people a feeling of olden days songs but a touch of modern songs. For his follow up song, it might be plan to release a dance song that was a similar style to Shinhwa early days song, to let the shinwha fans feel close.

Andy will also release an album
Maybe not many fans will think Andy has any interest in releasing an album but it is the opposite, Andy is slowing praticing his vocals and his pitch. As also decided to release an album this year. For the style of music he will be choosing, Andy wont straight decide but instead he will take his time to train up his vocals and once he get hold of it, he will then decide which style suit him the best. And also Andy has lost weight lately, he has just finish taking pictures for a new album and straight away next week, will announce an astonishing news to everyone

Minwoo will start on his solo album once he has finished his solo Japan tour and he will be in charge of producing the album

Junjin has yet to announce his plan for his next album but Jujjin hopes for the next album he can release more than 10 songs. Of course it includes plans and activities in China and he will be meeting them on the 8/4/07 in Beijing

Shinhwa as a whole will be back in September to release their 9th album and this year, all of them will be very busy with their own solo activities.

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Shinhwa's Comeback in Autumn this year.

Shinhwa will be making a comeback in the autumn this year.

According to GoodEMG, Shinhwa will be releasing their 9th album in the October, which is 1 year and 5 months after their release of 8th jib, "State of the Art" last year.

Shinhwa will be holding a big range of tour concert this year after they had successfully completed their Asia Tour performance last year. GoodEMG personnel expressed, It should be around October to December, for a period of 3 months".

In additional, GoodEMG had also revealed the individuals' activity plans.

After having discussion with GoodEMG, Lee MinWoo, Kim DongWan and Andy had decided to open their own company or sign contracts with other comapny to release their new album.

As for Eric's acting activities will be assigned by GoodEMG to be responsible under TOPCLASS Entertainment. Hyesung who will be releasing his 2nd jib on May and JunJin who had released his solo single successfully together with his acting activities will be taken care by GoodEMG.

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Minwoo "Shinhwa will hold a big party on our 10th ani"

"For our 10th anniversary, I wish to take out money and spend on a big celebration with the members"

On the 31st March 2007, Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo, who is celebrating the success of his concert in Tokyo, Japan, said : "During our 9th ani, because I have to prepare for my concert and didn't celebrate with the members, I only receive congrats message Wait till our 10th ani, together with the members, we will pool together with lots of money and invite all the people whom we are thankful to and hold a big celebration party or stage a big concert to really celebrate"

He added on "On the 24th, Eric send a cheeky message "my darling members, it has been 9 years since we debuted, what re you doing?" because I reply saying I am busy preparing for my concert, he said he will buy some food over but I said no need and in the end, he really didn't come, it is a pity we didn't celebrate our 9th ani" showing the regrets he felt

It has been 9 years since Shinhwa debuted in 1998, 24th march on Km Music cable channel with their debut track "The Solver"

Starting from the 24th, on Shinhwa company official web, GOODEMG, for 6 days the members took turns to thank their fans through videos for their support, and Kim Dongwan wrote his thoughts in his diary "The name Shinhwa on stage has gone through times when we want to give up but we didnt, arent we handsome! Shinhwa Long life!!" with this words to celebrate his 9th ani with Shinhwa

In the video, Andy talk about the past "Our first perforamnce in 1998 on Km Music cable channel, because use too much strength for our rehearsal, in the end for our real performance, didn't have the strength to show our powerful stage and it turns to be a pity memory." he added on "We will do out best in the future"

Junjin "even though it has been 9 years since we debuted, but if added in the times we live together and practice together, it is 10 years" "in the next 10, 20 years there will be more interesting stuffs and we will do our best to achieve it"

Shin Hyesung "In the past each day is special, even though we went through ups and downs but to see the members mature, I feel satisfied. "9 years is a long time, because we treasure therefore it is lasting. Someone said "lets last for another 10, 20 years or more together"

For now, Eric and Minwoo has each their own company and all of them are doing solo activities. Come this autumn, Shinhwa will release their 9th album.

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02/04/07 Dongwan's Diary Entry

2007-4-3 00:20:54

It's oppa~
the name Shinhwa
our 9 years of hard work
fans 9 years of love
we spent all of our 20s together
we dont have any reasons to break up
only with the reason of being together

p.s Ah~~~SI BA (Damn) Eric is going to scold me again for being too greasy T T

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Hyesung to film MV in London and Cambridge, UK

Shinhwa's member, Shin Hyesung will begin shooting for his title song's MV and is currently auditioning for temporary actors.

It is planned that they would go to London and Cambridge at the end of March for 3 days of filming.

- They will be filming at a club in London for a day
- all the food provided during the filming would be good quality Korean food
- all participants will receive a special gift.

Source: RS Pond
Kor - Chinese Trans: Ricsyung愛
Chin - Eng Trans: la vifzetta* at shinhwa.biz