[07.12.19] [Trans] Eric's interview at his Japan fanmeeting

Q: Just like the title of the drama, have you ever had a situation of Que Sera Sera? (Whatever will be, will be)

Eric: That has happened a few times, when I made my debut with Shinhwa, and starting out as an actor. During the time when Shinhwa was formed, we all stayed together to prepare for our debut. But I became an actor by chance, without being fully prepared and I was given the job.

When I was recommended to act in my first drama Breathless, it was really a case of que sera sera for me. I completed the project with the help from the people around me. The ratings for the show wasn't very good, but it was with the experience from that drama that allowed me to meet everyone through QSS eventually.

Q: How would you like to be recognized and remembered for your role in QSS?

Eric: Hmm...how should I say it? I've had quite a few different kinds of roles so far, whether it's the romantic type or the charismatic type. In QSS, Kang Tae Joo was both. I'm really glad that I took up this role.



Q: How has 2007 been for you?

Eric: From our debut til now, this year has been one of the most interesting. There were times when I was really busy, but I also had the time to take a good break, so the timing was pretty good. Next year Shinhwa will celebrate our 10th anniversary, and because of that, this year is a year that's worth celebrating. Next year we'll be having our concert and Shinhwa will also have activities as a group.


Q: During the concert (in Japan), you were being teased by the members for your hairstyle, but your hairstyle is really gorgeous today. What do you think of your hairstyles?

Eric: I often wear suits in dramas, so I will put some effort into complementing the suits with my hairstyles. As for concerts, I spend a long time on stage, singing while dancing, and I'd perspire a lot. It will be tough to maintain a hairstyle throughout. That's why I usually tie my hair up during concerts. Before this I usually had my hair all braided, but this time I tied half of it and braided the other half, and when we reached Japan, everyone called it the Samurai style. This kind of style used to appear in Korean period dramas in the past too. If anyone is unhappy with my hairstyle during the concert, I hope you can understand that it's a management decision. (laughs)



Q: With regards to the sexy Eric, do you do anything in particular to maintain that sexy image?

Eric: I don't have any secrets to this image, it's just people's opinions of me, whether performing on stage as a Shinhwa member or playing a character in a drama. For these I work out very hard. Usually I'm very lazy but it's because of these opportunities that I'm who I am today.


Q: Will you make your debut as a solo artiste and not as a Shinhwa member next year?

Eric: I've thought about releasing a solo album before, but I never could make it happen due to conflicts in schedules for other activities. But I'd still like to release a solo album no matter what. I have plans for that next year, but I can't promise anything. Andy's also releasing his solo album, then that would make me the only Shinhwa member not to go solo, that's why I'd like to release a solo album too. Besides, just before coming to Japan, I had a listen to the song that Minwoo wrote for me. It's quite likely that I'll be recording that song.


Source: ドラマ\x{97e9}
Chi trans: shin@fevEric
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz

[07.12.19] [News] Eric will support and help members in their solo activities

Eric will be supporting the other Shinhwa members in their solo activities.

Recently when he was interviewed at the pre-concert press conference in Japan, Eric said "I don't have any major plans for activities now. From now till the end of the year I'll stay by the side of the members and help them out in their activities.

Eric will be taking part in Lee Minwoo and Andy's year-end activities, clearly demonstrating the close friendship between the Shinhwa members. First, Eric will be a special guest at Minwoo's concerts on 23rd and 24th Dec, and he will also be featuring in a song on Andy's solo album.

Eric is the leader of Shinhwa, the longest-running group in Korea who will celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2008, and would naturally feel a responsibility to help the members in their solo careers.

Eric added, "Aside from our group activities, I'm really happy to see the members do well in their solo careers. If I can offer my help in any way, I'd like to help them continuously.


Source: sports korea&oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz

[07.12.17][Notice] 2007 China CONCERT -SHINHWA FOREVER' succesfuly ended

Hi everyone,
This is from goodemg

On December 15th in Shanghai HongKou Sport Stadium successfully hold '2007 China Concert - SHINHWA Forever'

Although it's an ourdoor stadium, but the passionate support and cheers, those orange object from the china fans made the concert looks even grandeur, and also to the oversea fans who came to the concert, through here, we sincerely thanks to you all.

Futhermore, under the name SHINHWA standing right on the stage together, from the starting til the end the members had been giving out unlimited friendliness and great performances, too we shall give a big applause to SHINHWA.

In the coming future, hope the fans will keep giving unlimit support and attention.

Thank you.


Source: Good EMG&oceans
Cn Trans：jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.18][news] Shin Hyesung's 2nd solo album close to breaking 100,000 sales mark

Popular group Shinhwa's Shin Hyesung, who has successfully carved out his own solo career, is likely to be the 4th singer this year whose album exceeds sales of 100,000 copies.

According to statistics from the Korean Music Industry Association, Shin Hyesung's 2nd album "The Beginning, New Days" have already sold a whopping 94,046 copies as of 30 November. Shin Hyesung released his 2nd album on 8 August after a break of 2 years and 3 months, and the main track "First Person" has garnered immense popularity. Within 4 months of the album release, he is now very close to breaking the 100,000 sales mark.

In August when Shin Hyesung released his 2nd album, sales already hit 50,182 copies, becoming the highest-selling album for the month. Maintaining his strong sales, by the end of November, he is now only just 5,000 odd copies away from reaching 100,000.

Using an average of 10,000 copies per month for calculation purposes, Shin Hyesung is very likely to break the 100,000 mark by the end of December. As a solo artiste, Shin Hyesung sold 183,463 copies of his first solo album, released on 6 May 2005. If he succeeds this time round, he will be able to enjoy the accolade of having both of his solo albums breaking the 100,000 sales mark.

Other artistes who sold more than 100,000 copies of their albums are SG Wannabe, Epik High and Super Junior.

Source: mydaily & oceans
Chi trans: jojoyu7@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[07.12.16] [News] Shin Hyesung dislocated his knee during concert in China

Shinhwa member Shin Hyesung suffered quite a bit when he dislocated his knee during the concert in China.

Shinhwa held their ‘2007 CHINA TOUR SHINHWA FOREVER’ concert on 15 Dec. As Hyesung had to attend the Golden Disk Awards on 14 Dec, he couldn't make it for the pre-concert press conference held on 13 Dec. He also performed suffering from a cold.

Adding to his troubles, he dislocated his knee and cried out in pain during the concert. Fortunately, as he moved around during the rest of the concert, he gradually recovered and completed the performance smoothly. Although Hyesung wasn't in the best condition, he still gave a steady live performance, and even performed the crowd favorite, his crab dance, as an extra for the fans.

Before and after the concert, there were throngs of fans who followed them about. At 1pm on the day of the concert, they held an autograph session, with each member giving autographs to 20 fans.

At the hotel that Shinhwa was staying, fans were following them all the way from the concert venue to the hotel. It is not known how the fans got the information, but wherever Shinhwa was heading for, the fans were already waiting there, fully showing their love for Shinhwa. Fans said that the charm of Shinhwa lies mainly in their friendship. The fans love to see the close relationship between the members and also their strong friendship.

A staff member commented, "Once the Chinese like something, they will like it for a really long time. For example songs from 10 years ago are still very popular now. They will still receive a lot of support despite the appearance of newcomers. From what we can see, for Shinhwa to be so well-loved, it's really very encouraging."

Ending the concert amidst the cheers of about 22,000 fans, Shinhwa will be moving on other group activities and solo activities.

Source: osen
Chi trans: 打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz

12/13 [news] Eric “Want to release solo album before army”

On the 12th, Shinhwa Eric holds a celebration for airing of “Que Sera Sera” cum fanmeeting in Tokyo, and also a press conference. Even though at the concert, Eric tied up his hair, but today, he changes back to his old hairstyle. He said that “Due to the clothes wore today, this hairstyle is more suitable.” All along he has braided reggae styled hair at concert, however this time, the hair was half braided and half tied up. Minwoo say that this is samurai hairstyle. Except for Eric, the rest of the members have released their solo albums. With regards to this, he said that “I want to have my own solo album too, however I have been too busy till now. Recently, Minwoo give me 2 songs which I like a lot, thus I would like to include in the recording for my solo album released next year.” He also mentioned that before enlistment to the army, he will release a solo album and also continue to act.

After the press conference, at the same venue, there is a fanmeeting. With regards to “Que Sera Sera”, Eric said that he like Kang TaeJoo this character. He wants to act a character that slowly become more mature. There are a lot of kiss scenes, very happy.” His comments make the fans feel a bit sad. Beside that, he was asked about the reaction of the other members, he said that “The other members did not praise me, but they have a lot of comments on my acting skills and where are the things that I did not do well etc.” After that Eric make some food on stage, and he also sing “Liar”which lyrics is written by him, together with Kim DongWan. The various activities make the fans happy.

Lastly he expressed that “When all the Shinhwa members gathered together, he want to hold a fanmeeting, please anticipate for Shinhwa and me.” “Que Sera Sera” which Eric acted in will be aired from next year, 10th January at 1.30am onwards on KNTV.


Credit to beck77@ http://www.shinhwachangjo.net (English trans) + jojoyu7@shinhwachina (Chinese trans) + wowKorea (original article)

[07.12.13] [News] Shinhwa, December 15th "Goodbye" in HongKou.

Before the Shinhwa members enlisting on next year, their last Asia Tour Concert stop falls in Shanghai, December 15th, HongKou soccer field.

Beijing time December 13th, Group Shinhwa members came to shanghai and meet up with their fans and the press face to face. Members who appeard for the press conference were Eric, Junjin, Kim Dongwan, Lee Minwoo. The other 2 member Shin Hyesung, Andy due to they had performance schedule in Korea they were force to delay their arrival flight a day later. Thus, when the 4 handsome man appeared in the press they started off with their apology for the absence of 2 member. "We had no choice, but we are not parting. We will be appearing in a full complete image on stage to the fans." As 'The Revive of Shinhwa' is the most important activity for the group before their temperary parting for the enlistment, So they wish to use a full image to make the best/perfect performance on stage.

Revive of Shinhwa, Goodbye Shinhwa

Shinhwa stated that this concert is more meaningful than the previous concert they had in shanghai before, firstly is about their 10years anniversary celebrating with their Asia fans and 2ndly is that this will be their last performance together in oversea before their enlistment. The name it Revive of Shinhwa, is to continue their last concert name in Shanghai in year 2006 July 8th and also as a permanent goodbye to the fans. After this concert, a few of the members will be enlisting one by one and the total years of their parting will round up more than 3 years.

"We are not leaving everybody", although this is their last Asia performance stop before enlistment, Shinhwa refuses to say goodbye, "Believe in us, we will be back, because we love everybody, all our cute fans."

Lasting stable members

A nearly of 10years time, Shinhwa from a energetic teenager turned to their current perfect man image, from the changes of their fashion outfit and styling, but their popularity never died down nor changes, their humor and relationship too never changes, their last year success concert in Shanghai ---Forever Shinhwa --- 2006 Shinhwa concert was a good example/proof.

Although some of the Shinhwa member's solo activities are still on the run, but, through these 10 years, they would still take out some of their time to gather up, running activities together with the name SHINHWA, they are the only group in Korea which has no changes on the members and also the longest surviving male group, stability, is the biggest secret of Shinhwa who had grab hold the whole Asia music industry.

Visiting Shanghai , the local delicacies

Previously due to their tight schedules, Shinhwa did not manage to travel around in Shanghai, but this time, 6 of these man had chosen the closest hotel to the Chenghuang Temple. And we heard that after they had ended their rehearsal on the 14th Dec they will be separating going out looking for Shanghai's delicacies and their best view. 6 man, they even requested the organizer to prepare 6 car for them! Although the venue is unknown, but the basic places they will be going are surely beaches, New world, old west area and so on for the beautiful shanghai view.


Source: Shanghai Hotline & Shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.14] [News] Shinhwa, "China Fans are passionate, Japanese fans are polite"

No hotlinking, please.

Hanryu artist SHINHWA love the China and Japanese fans, thus they had attracted attention.

Shinhwa Lee Minwoo on the 13th evening in China Concert Press Conference comparing the China and Japanese fans, thus had expresses out his love towards the fans.

Lee Minwoo, "The passionate between these 2 country has no difference. But if we describe the China fans' passion are like the red of fire, then the Japanese fans are very polite" he manage to attract attention towards him. "China fans passion are very hot. Every time we hold a concert in china we always get surprise by the fan's action, this is not the first or 2nd time experiencing it."

Towards the japan concert atmosphere, Lee Minwoo said "The Japanese fans are like holding a party, they enjoy the concert. And don't know whether it's because of the Hanryu wave reason, they understand Korean Language."

On the day's press conference attract the Local (Korea) & China press of a total 100 in the scene, filling up the whole hall. Addition, on Shinhwa's arrival in the airport there were 1000fans gathered together cheering Shinhwa.

Shin Hyesung due to the Golden Disk Award, Andy due to the album recording they couldn't attend the press conference in Shanghai. Jun Jin, Lee Minwoo, Kim Dongwan, Eric were there apology for their absence.

In this concert is the last shinhwa concert for Eric & Kim Dongwan, thus also had attracted the Korean press naturally and receives highly attention.


Source：newsen
Cn Trans：打�$(D??@shihwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.14] [News] Kindhearted Junjin attempted by Minwoo

[Sohu Entertainment Shanghai] Yesterday, Shinhwa 2007 China Concert Press Conference was hold in Shanghai Yiyuan Hotel Grand Ballroom. Although member Hyesung & Andy due to their own activity schedule they did not manage to attend the press conference, but yet the remain 4 members of the group attracted many press to come forward.

During the press conference, 4 of the members looks relax and towards all the questions being asked by the Korea & China press, they did not forget to self entertain themselves and showed their kindly sillyness/naughtiness.

The most lovable member --Junjin

Being as the youngest among the 4, Junjin naturally had replace the Shinhwa youngest member Andy position in the interview, the quietly receive all the hyung's 'love'. Maybe due to Junjin had been running lots of activities in China lately, all the questions being asked during the press conference were naturally falls onto him.

Minwoo even kindly pass the mic and place it in front of Junjin, and Junjin who did not got himself prepared were filled with shock and unresponsable emotion on his face. When a reporter as what is the biggest secret of Shinhwa being like a family after so many years, the other 3 members blurted out at the same time with the answer 'because there's JunJin'. And Junjin filled out with a happiness smile on his face.

The person who loves to attract the camera's attention -- Minwoo

Although Minwoo was dress in handsomely matured outfit but it couldn't hide his tiredness on his face, but when it comes to the camera he would not show his weakness out. When the other 3 members were not into the situation, Minwoo will show his signature killing smile to melt all the press's camera film.

During the press conference he keep giving eric a close whisper, then suddenly he will play with JunJin, and even wink at dongwan who was sitting right at the far end. Maybe due to he has already gotten use with the china press, when Minwoo was answering the questions he was specially relax. When the press mention that in last year china concert he had torn his out top on the stage, then he immediately answer "This year if the audience is passionate enough, i will help everybody to tear Junjin's top", and everybody burst into laughters.

Naughty Minwoo didn't let go of Junjin easily, When the press question them which area of China's ladies are much prettier, the quickly place the mic infront of JunJin. Til Junjin didn't know what to answer, he force out a sentence 'Shanghai's pretty' and after blurted out just a few words Minwoo grab the mic back to him and answer 'I think China girls are all pretty', lead Junjin who was just sitting beside him wanted to remorse him. And at that current atmosphere, the press where being lighten up with Junjin's cute attitude.

The Self Bubble member -- Eric

Shinhwa leader Eric was always known to have a very unique self spirit world, and through this press conference we manage to see his ET-ness. Throughout the whole interview, from the beginning till the end, exclude all the questions, Eric's conversation are much lesser, totally like a true leader.

But if you have a close up observation on him, you will realize that he's totally in his own world throughout the press conference. In the whole interview he actually had done 3 matter, one is when when Dongwan was showing off his off-tune Chinese language then he turn to him and gave him a punch to stop him from playing his own skills; 2ndly is when Minwoo was saying he will tear up Junjin's top, he look onto himself and softly burble :"I will hide in somewhere where nobody realizes me and tear it myself (his own top)" ; 3rd is with Dongwan to torture the other 2 members in front of the mic.

Comparing it with Minwoo's torture case (moving it here and there), Eric's & Dongwan's mic torturing case was given greater, because the mic was simply being torture by them on twisting it and straighten it for over more than a 100times.

The most responsible member -- Dongwan

In the interview Dongwan's performance was a highlight. After dealing with his uncomfyness at the very beginning of the press conference, very smoothly and quickly he had turn back to his own situation spot and started off with his responsible job "The spokeman". Besides than carefully monitoring all the member's speech ---- when all the members were talking he practically too looking at them warmly.

When the member's answer were not filling enough he will add in to make the press satisfy/understand ---- throughout the whole interview Dongwan's speech was the most; And he also enlighten the whole atmosphere when it died down. Although lots of the press were sweating due to Dongwan's performance attitude in the interview, but his serious and cuteness made people feeling of his friendliness.


Source: Sina & shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.14] [News] Shin Hyesung, awarded in Golden Disc

May bring out with full credits only.
Thank you.




From group SHINHWA to solo, Shin Hyesung had made a success and was awarded '2007 Golden Disk' DaeSang.

After Shin Hyesung was being awarded he said "Many thanks to GOOD EMG company staff and fans who has been supporting me. This honored to all the people who loves music."

When Shin Hyesung's name was announce on the stage, there were firecracker burst within the audience crowd up to the sky, thus had frighten much people on scene.

The firecrackers, where being prepared by Shin Hyesung's fans personally.

A related music industry staff said "We had no idea that the fans personally had made such preparation as a celebration."

Shin Hyesung released his solo 2nd album with the hit song 'First Person' on august 2007 and had receive lots of popularity since then.


Source：NEWSEN
Cn Trans：打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.14] [News] Shinhwa spent 100,000RMB within 3 days

May bring out with full credits only.
Thank you.

Last night, Korean group SHINHWA came to Shanghai for their tomorrow's concert. Although there is only 4 members arrived, but the press conference had attracted many press from Korea & China. Due Eric & Kim Dongwan will be enlisting next year, this is their last appearance in China together and also Shanghai is their last Asia Concert Tour stop.

Next year will be their 10 years anniversary, Lee Minwoo express that they are the only korean group which has never move out or changes on the members, and even the most longest male group surviving ever, "10years is a progression changes of a teenager, in the future we will produce our own music style according to our aging." Towards the enlisting problem, although 'Forever Shinhwa' still would make many people sigh on their temperary parting situation.

According to what have been heard, Shinhwa & 90 concert staff had booked 3 floors of Shanghai Yiyuan's hotel, for 3 days (13th, 14th, 15th) and the payment fee was 100,000RMB (about 14,000USD).


Source: Shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.15] [Diary] Dongwan - To Shinhwa Changjo in China!~^^

I'm really thankful for your unchanging support for Shinhwa all this while!
I hoped to say hello to each and every fan who was waiting for me at the airport,
But the police and security personnel were trying to manage the situation. So there was no choice but to exit through the back of the airport.
But I can still feel your support for me through the photos! ^_^
I'll see you in just a while! I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you!
Good night! See you tomorrow! ~

p.s Thank you Dong wan baidu bar I love you all! ~*


Source: november21
Translation: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz

[Notice] Congrats to Shin Hyesung on winning Golden Disk Bonsang award

Hi everyone,
This is Goodemg.

Shin Hyesung was being awarded the 2007 Golden Disk ‘Bonsang’ award. Congratulations~!

In year 2007 he had release his 2nd album, and at the same time while running his activities locally, Shin Hyesung also successfully completed holding his first solo concert in Korea & Japan. He receives energy through all the fans' support, and also honored-ly receive the Golden Disc Bonsang which signifies a big meaningful and importance to the singers.

Important is, we would like to thank to the everbody who love Shin Hyesung's 2nd album, the fans who remain in the scene til late at night and giving their nonstop support.

In year 2008, please do too anticipate for more Shin Hyesung's great performances, and once again sincerely congratulate on the award.

Thank you.


Source：goodemg
Cn Trans：打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.14][news] Shinhwa will "tear off their shirts on stage"

At the press conference for Shinhwa's China concert, Shinhwa shared their thoughts and plans with more than 50 members of the media.

Shinhwa member Junjin said, "Upon reaching here, the moment I stepped into the airport, I felt very thankful when I saw the sea of orange. To thank everyone for this I will put on a brilliant performance later." After this, they were soon flooded with questions from the Chinese media.

A local reported asked Lee Minwoo, "During last year's concert you tore off your shirt on stage, will there be a repeat of that for this year's concert?" Minwoo then replied, "This time it will be Junjin tearing off my shirt." Junjin then added a comment about tearing each other's shirts off, to the laughter of the audience.

The reporter then asked Eric if he would be tearing off his shirt too. Eric said, "I'll tear it off in a corner quietly", further livening up the atmosphere.

Source: joynews
Chi trans: 打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[07.12.14][news] Shinhwa tries to "evolve naturally from an idol group"

It's been 10 years since their debut, and sometimes having activities for a long period of time may get tiring, and the average age of their Korean fans are also increasing. However, the 1,000 plus crowd of female fans who were waiting for Shinhwa at Shanghai's Pudong Airport on 13 Dec reminded everyone of the time when Shinhwa made their debut in 1998.

In response to this, Eric said "We have been having our activities mostly in Korea, so when we have concerts in Japan, China and other countries, we can feel a different atmosphere as compared to Korea. The fiery and passionate support from the young Chinese fans makes us feel that we're back to our debut period, and sometimes we feel even more excited because of that. Such an experience has really helped me to find that long-lost feeling. But having come so far as Shinhwa, all 6 of us have also done very well in our own fields, this feeling is just as freat. If the fans can support the members in their solo activities, we will work even harder no matter where we are."

Immensely popular in China, Shinhwa is celebrating their 10th anniversary soon. They have been changing in every sense from being an idol group, and they are still evolving. What kind of music does Shinhwa hope to create?

Shinhwa's Lee Minwoo said, "Shinhwa is an idol group, and we've also grown older. Just like how we have to wear clothes that are appropriate for our age, I think the music that we make is also the same. Usually the people who can appreciate our music now are not the ones in their 10s. Just as how we have created memories for the fans who were in their 10s a decade ago, we will make music to create new memories."

When asked about how they will become in the next 10 years, he said "Shinhwa will be much older, I guess it will be too tiring for us to do dances that are too vigorous? It's not wrong for us to evolve into a more appropriate image for Shinhwa then, so we will change based on Shinhwa's unique qualities. We want to evolve our music based on these Shinhwa characteristics and present them to the fans."

Shinhwa will be holding their ' 2007 China TOUR SHINHWA FOREVER’ concert on 15 Dec at Shanghai's Hongkou Stadium, with the theme "Beginning-Birth-Forever-Friendship". They will be performing the hits from their debut period up till now.

Source: oceans
Chi trans: 打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[07.12.14][news] Shinhwa "doesn't want to call it quits"...Thoughts on the future

*minwoo...yes a shinhwa museum will be nice...but why only for the japanese and chinese fans? *


As the last overseas concert for Shinhwa members Eric and Dongwan is approaches, they expressed their own special thoughts.

At the press conference held on 13 Dec, in response to the question "The 15 Dec concert will be your last before you enlist, and you seem to have a lot to say. How do you feel about this performance?", members replied "It will be a very meaningful concert, and it will be very emotional for us."

They added, "As we can't say for sure when the next Shinhwa concert will be, so this will be the last Asian tour for now. We feel that the fans have given us a lot of support, and it's been a long time since we had an Asian tour, we ourselves are feeling very emotional about this."

Lee Minwoo said, "Althought it's the last overseas concert before enlistment, but we don't want to call it quits here. We exist because of the fans who are waiting for us, we will work very hard with them in mind so as to preserve the memories and friendship that we've shared. We hope all the fans will wait for us, until the day Shinhwa holds a concert again."

Kim Dongwan added, "This is a concert for the fans who couldn't make it to the concert last year. We will create an orange wave again on 15 Dec 2007."

Eric also said," The fiery and passionate support of the young Chinese fans reminds me of the time when we've just made out debut. We get new sources of energy from overseas concerts like this. Please support all of the members' solo activities. We will not disband, and we will put in our best efforts in our activities."

When asked about the members' busy schedules with solo activities and the concert preparations, Junjin said "Minwoo, Dongwan and Hyesung as well have been very busy with their solo activities. They have worked very hard to give everyone their best work."

Shinhwa has walked through 10 years together. After another 10 years, how will the Shinhwa members be like?

Lee Minwoo replied, "10 years later we would have all become ajosshis. I once thought about having a place that belongs just to Shinhwa, something like a villa, and setting up a commemorative hall/museum for the Japanese and Chinese fans. That will be quite nice, won't it?"

Junjin answerd, "10 years later I'll probably still be working very hard. Maybe the members will be married. 10 years later I'd still want to sing and dance to songs appropriate for our age then with the members. And bring along my family to watch the concert."

Source: oceans
Chi trans: 打�$(D??@shinhwachina
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[07.12.16] [News] Shinhwa shanghai concert, seducing of the members

[Sina Entertainment News] Korean group SHINHWA hold their concert in Shanghai HongKou soccer stadium and attempts to create a wave of orange typhoon. Being as Korea most longevity group, at their current situation they were force to face the difficulty of parting period due to the enlistment of the members. In the future of a long period of time we would not be able to see SHINHWA. And the concert hold last night in Shanghai is actually there last oversea stop, on the stage performances the members had given fully their best onto it and the fans too keep cheering to the end, because no one knows when will be the time for the members to be together again. One word "BECAUSE OF YOU" from SHINHWA had lead the fans in the hall fallen even deeper for these man.

Although it's not like Rain's concert there's a communication service where there are subtitles translated onto the screen for the fans to be able to understand every single word their idol is singing and talking. But the fans who deeply crazily in love with SHINHWA, although there is no subtitle translated on the screen but they still could sing along with them. And SHINHWA 6 members spoken in Chinese to apology their regret. Not long after the opening of the concert, Kim Dongwan greeted "It has been a while we have not meet, How are you all? I miss you all!" passionately. Then the member's charm the fans by shouting "You all are pretty! You all are the cutest!" thus had receive unlimited smiles and applause from the crowd.

Besides than making sweet talking speech on the stage to capture the fan's heart, they too naturally started off with their significant humor. Shin Hyesung was holding a note in his hand and read it out with his unskilled Chinese saying "I know how to speak in Chinese, i don't need to look at the info. I am a genius." and the fans laugh, then the other 5 members pour him a bucket a cold water by saying "I don't understand!". And Lee Minwoo with Junjin they tail out their naughtiness on the stage, They were shaking their butt dancing on a hot dance and placing the mic to each other when it was their turn to sing, their brotherhood relationship are really extraordinary.

The highest peak is when Lee Minwoo tore his own top off on stage just like he had promise during the press conference. The press and fans were worrying for him before the the scene when he was just wearing a white singlet top walking around on the stage under the cold weather but no one expected during the highest peak of the song his sudden excitement made him tore up his only top clothing we was wearing and his muscular body line were totally expose, sexily, the fans totally went crazy screaming. Seeing him being so outstanding, the other 5 members too hardworking doing their dance move but still could not beat down Minwoo's charm.


Source: Sina & Shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.16] [News] Shinhwa's successor Battle singing "Faraway"

Korean group SHINHWA under the cold windy weather they had successfully ended their concert in HongKou soccer stadium. Towards this is their last concert before their enlistment, 6 of the members sobs and at the scene they personally introduce their '2nd generation' Battle to the stage. With one Chinese song "Faraway" (origin by Jay Chou "QianLiZhiWai"), Battle had successfully won the China fan's heart.

On 7:40pm, when the stage were still in black, SHINHWA 6 member quietly walk up to the stage and suddenly the spotlight falls onto them with the starting song "Thank You" had made the audience went wild. Shinhwa's fans were all came with preparation fill and the concert hall were filled with ocean of orange light stick. But due to the concert hall were even larger than their past year concert in china, and the seatings yesterday were only 80% filled.

Shinhwa spoken in chinese on their first introduction by saying "Hello everyone, we are SHINHWA, thank you." then Kim Dongwan continue "Long time no see, how are you all? I miss you all." Although he had spoken out without the Chinese slang, but already had won the fans heart and they keep scream SHINHWA. When Junjin uses his Chinese skills to tempting the fans by saying "You all are pretty, you all are the cutest" the audience went even more excitedly.

Don't know due to their enlisting problem and they were force to be parted with the fans for a period of time, when Shinhwa's junior artist Battle came on stage they sang "Faraway" in Chinese, which surprised the fans and everybody sang along with them.


Source: Sina & Shinhwachina
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[07.12.16] [News] Shinhwa will only be absent temporarily, not saying goodbye

As Shinhwa performs at their last overseas concert before members enlist for military service, Shinhwa ignited an orange storm at Shanghai's Hong Kou stadium on 15 Dec. When meeting the fans, Shinhwa did not show too much sadness for the upcoming absence, but instead promised to meet the fans at next year's 10th anniversary.
　

Greeting The Fans in Fluent Mandarin

At 7.40pm, Shinhwa appeared on the dimmed stage, and when the lights came on, all the fans welcomed their idols on stage with their overwhelming screams. After the opening song Thank You, they followed with Hero and Shooting Star. After the first 3 songs, Shinhwa started to greet the fans in Mandarin. "It's very cold today, thank you everyone for coming, hope everyone will enjoy themselves".

After the upbeat opening, the giant screens displayed pictures from their debut period up till now. After a short break, Shinhwa appeared again in stylish white suits.

Shinhwa fans had been looking forward to the concert and had made preparations for it well ahead. Unaffected by the cold winds, they were uniformly dressed in orange raincoats and wearing horns that represented Korea during the World Cup, holding lit placards with the names of the Shinhwa members.


"Are You Cold? I'm Really Worried"

The passion of the fans added to the energy of the Shinhwa members performing on stage. Junjin showed his concern for the fans when he said in Mandarin, "Are you cold? I'm really worried!" and called the fans pretty and cute. Andy in turn asked, "Have you all eaten yet?", bringing on an even bigger reaction from the audience. Shin Hyesung performed his famous crab dance, and Andy performed his heart dance too. Eric did his little samba routine, Junjin followed with a sexy dance, Dongwan did Andy's heart dance too and Minwoo wrapped up with the last two lines from Bump.

At the press conference the day before, Minwoo and Junjin had jokingly promised to rip each other's shirts on stage, and they didn't really go back on their words either. Perhaps due to the cold weather, Minwoo only lifted Junjin's top to show off his abs but he himself tore off his shirt near the end of the concert, prompting wild screams from the fans.

While promising to return, Shinhwa also introduced "Shinhwa Junior" Battle, who performed Jay Chou's Faraway. Facing the upcoming separation, Shinhwa did not show signs of sadness on stage. Instead they promised the fans, "We will meet again very soon. Shinhwa makes a date with everyone to celebrate our 10th anniversary next year,"


Source: 新\x{95fb}午\x{62a5} (xwwb.com)
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz

[07.12.16] [News] Shinhwa's popularity in China is comparable to Andy Lau

After completing their Japan concerts successfully, Shinhwa has also wrapped up their Dec 15 concert in Shanghai with a bang. As it will be very difficult to see all 6 members perform together after this, as much as the fans enjoyed the concert they also found themselves unwilling to part with them.


# Shinhwa had an entourage of 100 people for the concert in China?

For the ‘2007 CHINA TOUR SHINHWA FOREVER’ concert on 15 Dec, there was reportedly an entourage of 100 people who travelled with Shinhwa. This was apparently because of the fact that all 6 members belong to different management companies, so they had different groups of staff members as well.

A source said with a smile, "Each company's representatives, the members' managers, marketing staff etc all travelled with them. Compared to last year, the travelling party has increased considerably. To have such a big group of people travelling around is really tough, but this is possible only because of Shinhwa, isn't it?"


# The reason for Eric's Samurai hairstyle?

Eric's unique hairstyle during the Japan concerts became a talking point, and he adopted the same style for the Shanghai concert too. Shin Hyesung's ponytail also received quite a bit of attention.

The person-in-charge for Shinhwa's hairstyling said, "As Eric and Shin Hyesung tend to perspire more easily compared to the other members, their hair would stick to their faces if they had the more conventional hairstyles. So to avoid this, we chose to tie their hair up."


# Shin Hyesung dislocated his knee during the performance!

At the concert, Shin Hyesung was seen limping onstage for a while. However after a while he looked fine, as if nothing had happened, dancing and singing. Fans who were worried about Hyesung's knee injury immediately heaved a sigh of relief.

Shin Hyesung's rep said, "While walking up to the stage, Hyesung's knee suddenly got dislocated. Thankfully it recovered on its own as the show went on, so he proceeded on without much difficulty."

Shin Hyesung once fell from the stage during a concert in April 2003, and has since been troubled by the frequent dislocation of his knee.


# Shinhwa couldn't have a proper dinner?

After the concert ended, Shinhwa and their staff members were at a Korean restaurant having a celebration dinner. However the fans found out about the location of the restaurant, and there were more than 100 fans crowding around the area. As the police were worried that the crowd may cause accidents, they requested for Shinhwa to return to the hotel. As a result, Shinhwa and their entourage ended their dinner after a little over an hour and returned to the hotel.


# Shinhwa's popularity in China is comparable to Andy Lau

On 13 Dec, a reporter commented, "Shinhwa's popularity in China is comparable to Andy Lau", implying that Shinhwa's status in China as Hallyu stars is extremely high. "Although as Hallyu stars their popularity is behind that of DBSK, but their fanbase cover a wider range of ages."

On the day of the press conference, there were more than 35 media from China competing to release news of Shinhwa, truly demonstrating their compelling popularity.


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Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwa.biz