[08.06.18][News]Shinhwa members call Solbi sister-in-law?

Andy reveals, ‘Shinhwa members call Solbi sister-in-law’.

On MBC’s ‘Come to Play We’re Married Special 2’ broadcasted on 16 June, Andy appeared on the show with Solbi. What surprised Andy, was that Junjin made a sudden appearance on the show as well.

Junjin introduced himself as ‘Gyeonggi-do Anyang Affairs citizen speaker Park Choong Jae’, ‘I do ask Solbi ‘Where is Andy now?’ just to confirm his whereabouts’, Andy was flustered hearing all these.

‘Yes. He calls me that’ replies Solbi. Andy also reveals, ‘I do get messages like ‘treat sister-in-law better’ from other 3 Shinhwa members’.

On the other hand, when asked, ‘Do you look forward to skin contact?’ to which Andy answers, ‘Yes’, expressing his feelings for his imaginary partner Solbi.

Andy explains, ‘Since young, I sleep very late’, ‘And at those times if my grandma rubs my ears gently, I’ll fall asleep very quickly. Until now I still have that habit’.


Source：newsen.com
Chi translation：草木番茄@D久天长
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz
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[08.06.18][News]'An-sobang' Andy's first trip to Paris ever

Shinhwa's youngest member Andy will be visiting Paris as a solo singer.

Andy will leave for Paris on 19 June, and will be there until 1 July. During this interview period, Andy will be visiting several places of interest and meeting up with the famous celebrities. Also, there will be photoshoots.

Andy's representatives express on 18 June, 'This is Andy's first trip to Paris', 'After this trip, Andy would have completed filming a television programme, as well as photoshoots for magazines'.

Andy's Paris interview will be broadcasted in autumn through Cable channel Olive TV.

Andy has held his solo concert in Japan on 14 June and is currently on MBC's 'We're Married', his passionate side has attracted fans' attention.

Andy will be in the musical, 'Polaroid' that stages in August, and will hold his encore concert in Korea in September.


Source：STARNEWS
Chi translation：yujin@bestshinhwa
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.18][news] Strongest Chil Woo Eps 1/2 - Consolidated news Part 2 (3 articles)

IS STRONGEST CHIL WOO A TRADITIONAL SAGEUK OR A FUSION SAGEUK?

A war of words has begun on the nature of the sageuk drama Strongest Chil Woo on messageboards.

Although the production company mentioned at the press conference that it's a traditional sageuk, but viewers have commented that it's closer to a fusion sageuk drama. The premiere episode of the drama on 17 June saw the journey of Chil Woo from his childhood to how he became an assassin.

The costumes, setting, elements and explanatory notes are essentials to a traditional sageuk. However the speech of the characters, their mannerisms, the CG effects tend to be slightly more humorous and manhwa (comic)-like.

Compared to the traditional honorific speech used in traditional sageuk dramas, the characters in Strongest Chil Woo use more modern terms. The mannerisms and actions also come across as a little frivolous.

Particularly for the CG effects for certain scenes, especially during the duel between Min Seung Guk and Chil Woo, these are more commonly seen in fusion sageuk dramas.

The scene where Chil Woo's transformation into an assassin is complete, with him holding a whip while riding the horse, by the edge of a cliff against the backdrop of a huge moon reminiscent of the one in ET - this scene wouldn't have appeared in a traditional sageuk drama. Many viewers have also posted comments that Chil Woo's assassin image resembles that of Zorro.

Viewers have reacted with mixed responses, with one camp saying "It was a disappointing to see a fusion sageuk when I've been expecting a traditional sageuk". The other camp says, "Although it's closer to a fusion sageuk, but this is better since it gets me watching a sageuk which I normally wouldn't."

Source: joynews
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz



REACTIONS TO THE KOREAN ZORRO

Mun Jung Hyuk's ending monologue for the new KBS2 sageuk drama Strongest Chil Woo, "The world doesn't change, only people change." His character Chil Woo brings to mind an image of the swashbuckling Zorro.

Firstly, as a najang by day and righteous assassin by night, Chil Woo is very much similar to Zorro - given that they're both commoners by day and heroes who punish wrongdoers by night.

At the end of the 2nd episode, we also see Chil Woo in a get-up similar to Zorro, wearing a mask and a cape while riding on the horse. Other similarities include the masculine charm and captivating glare that both Mun Jung Hyuk and Antonio Banderas (2005's Zorro) emit.

Many viewers posted messages on the messageboards expressing their opinions about Mun Jung Hyuk's performance. Though some viewers felt that "his acting is unnatural", there were still positive comments for his masculine image in the drama.

Source: moneytoday
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz



STRONGEST CHIL WOO PD EXPRESSES REGRET AT CRITICISMS TOWARDS ERIC'S PERFORMANCE

PD Park Man Young has expressed his regrets at the criticisms towards Eric's performance in Strongest Chil Woo - "I'm sad to hear about people doubting Mun Jung Hyuk's acting abilities."

PD Park said, "I couldn't bear to edit any of the footage that Mun Jung Hyuk shot. After looking at the edited footage, I was even more satisfied with his scenes. I have no doubt about his acting."

He added, "He's done better than what I expected. I'm thankful for that, and I'm very proud of him. He has played the role of Chil Woo perfectly."

"Strongest Chil Woo is about how a hero rises from a corrupt society. The world is like this no matter what era it is, good and bad people co-exist. Chil Woo is a hero who exists in such a world."

Source: moneytoday
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[08.06.18][news] Strongest Chil Woo Eps 1/2 - Consolidated news Part 1 (4 articles)

STRONGEST CHIL WOO PREMIERES WITH FAST-PACED EPISODE

The new KBS2 sageuk drama Strongest Chil Woo premiered on 17 June with a fast paced episode. The drama tells of a najang Chil Woo, played by Mun Jung Hyuk, who becomes a righteous assassin by night.

The first episode opened with Chil Woo's father (played by Oh Man Suk) pounding away on the Shinmungo (Petitioner's Drum) to fight for equal rights for lowly-born citizens in order to build an equal society, but he eventually was killed by soldiers in a surprise attack.

This was followed by the next scene where the adult Chil Woo is now a najang guarding the Shinmungo, preventing citizens from making petitions.

The scenes that took place for the rest of the 2 episodes prompted viewers to comment that the pace was too fast.

Chil Woo was implicated in a case where his sister Woo Young's foster father was murdered in a conspiracy, and as a result Woo Young was also killed, leading Chil Woo on the path to becoming an assassin.

Viewers felt that the 2 episodes, which included having Chil Woo's father, sister and her foster father die one after another, were too convoluted and made the plot difficult to understand. On the other hand, there are also viewers who felt that the twists and turns made it interesting to watch.

Some viewers left posts on messageboards, saying that "The drama should have been more detailed in portraying the reason behind Chil Woo's transformation into the masked hero and it feels too sketchy. For any part of the story, the viewers should be allowed to get involved in the plot, but everything is done too haphazardly. His father and sister dying like that, we can't tell what's going on."

However there were positive comments as well: "It's very focused right from the start. It's a unique theme, so it's quite interesting."

Source: mydaily
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz



MIXED RESPONSES TO ERIC'S FIRST SAGEUK DRAMA

Mun Jung Hyuk's first ever sageuk drama, KBS2's Strongest Chil Woo, premiered on 17 June, where he plays a najang by day who becomes a righteous assassin by night, a character similar to Superman and Zorro.

However, there have been mixed reviews to his performance after the premiere. Some viewers commented that "Mun Jung Hyuk's acting is very unnatural", "He doesn't seem to be suitable for sageuk dramas", "The drama doesn't seem very focused".

Postive comments were posted too, "It's only been 2 episodes, it's a little quick to pass judgement now", "He's doing better than I expected. Especially his crying scenes, those were the best".

Based on research agency TNS' statistics, Strongest Chil Woo garnered 11.5% and 9.1% for its 1st and 2nd episodes respectively, while rival SBS drama Gourmet had ratings of 13.2% and 16.1% for its 1st and 2nd episode.

Source: Go NewsChi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz



GOURMET KIM RAE WON HAS TAKEN THE LEAD OVER STRONGEST CHIL WOO ERIC

In the first round of competition of SBS drama Gourmet and KBS2's Strongest Chil Woo, Kim Rae Won has taken the lead.

Based on research agency TNS' statistics, Strongest Chil Woo garnered 11.5% and 9.1% for its 1st and 2nd episodes respectively, while rival SBS drama Gourmet had ratings of 13.2% and 16.1% for its 1st and 2nd episode.

Source: donga
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz



THE REASON BEHIND THE RESPONSE TO ERIC'S PERFORMANCE
(I don't know who wrote this, but this reporter seems to have something against Eric )

After watching Eric's performance in the first 2 episodes of Strongest Chil Woo, it leads one to recall the article "Who said Eric's acting is good?", written after the first 2 episodes of 2005's Super Rookie.

When that article was first published, many of Eric's fans jumped to his defence. 3 years later, viewers are once again criticising Eric for his first attempt at a sageuk drama, saying that "Eric can only act with his mouth", "Eric can't act in sageuk dramas", "He has shown the limits of his acting skills".

Criticisms about Eric's acting started way before Strongest Chil Woo, in all his dramas and movies. Eric rose up the ranks as an actor with his performance in Phoenix. To be honest, it was more of the role itself plus Shinhwa's popularity that propelled him to the status of a star. Since then, his acting has been much commented on.

However, after his success in Phoenix, Eric hasn't proved himself in his other projects. In Super Rookie and KSA, he had to portray lively and creative characters with natural delivery of lines and good coordination with the camera crew and his co-stars. For him, much improvement was needed.

Despite the flaws in his acting, the production companies only consider Eric's popularity, and fans also show their support for him. In any case, Eric hasn't been able to expand his range in his projects.

This time round, his performance in Strongest Chil Woo has not only been questioned by industry experts, but viewers as well. Eric is no longer a rookie like he was during Phoenix, and he can't be exempt from harsh criticism anymore.

Viewers now are very rational, and they watch dramas not based on the popularity of the cast, but based on the acting abilities of the cast instead.

If the actors are competent they can overcome flaws in the script. On the other hand, a good script can be marred by bad acting as well.

Having humbly accepted the criticisms for the first 2 episodes, Eric now needs to work hard to rectify the problems.

Souce: mydaily
Chi trans: lostall@情投E赫
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

Shinhwa member Jun Jin has greeted fans in Okinawa for summer fun.

Jun Jin is currently in the middle of promotions for "Wa", the title track to his first solo album. From July 4th to the 6th, he will be traveling through the tourist spots of Okinawa with 150 of his Japanese fans. At night, he will be eating dinner with them and hold hand-shaking events.

Jun Jin recently signed a 3-year contract worth 500 billion won with Open World Entertainment stating his commitment to work in Korea, as well as Southeast Asia.

Jun Jin held his first solo concert "2008 Jun Jin First Live in Tokyo" this past April at the CC Lemon Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr... ( English )+ HanCinema e-news

[08.06.17][info] The Greatest Artist SHINHWA in 1998-2007 - DVD

10 years since their debut, the representative group of Korea, Shinhwa's 10 year history!
The greatest moments of Shinhwa members from the last 10 years!

The long journey of 10 years since they made their debut with Hae Gyul Sah in 1998!
The 6 men who are part of the longest-running idol group have transcended the category of idols
Their greatest moments from the last 10 years are all captured on 3 DVDs!

A different perspective from the usual TV programmes!
Specially selected moments that the Shinhwa members are most proud of!
Scenes from their bungee jumps and other variety shows!
From their debut until their most recent solo activities!
Shinhwa Changjo's 10 year history!

The perfect bonus!
The stylish Shinhwa photobox (8 laminated 4x6 sheets and stand)
and a limited edition poster!


DISC ONE

Greatest Artist SHINHWA IN 1998-2007
1. Scene - ERIC, ANDY
2. History - 1998~2000
3. Interview - Section TV Entertainment News Part I
4. New Style -A Different Look of Shinhwa Part I
5. Hot Issue - Sunday Sunday Night's ‘Only, You’
6. With SHINHWA - 1998~2000
7. Alone ? JUN JIN, HYE SUNG

Special Feature: Best Collection
1. Manwon Happiness - Dongwan special highlights
2. Infinity Challenge - Shinhwa special highlights
3. Incredible Challenge - Shinhwa special highlights
4. Cheonpa Kyeonmunrok - Shinhwa special highlights


DISC TWO

Greatest Artist SHINHWA IN 1998-2007
1. Scene - MIN WOO, DONG WAN
2. History - 2001~2004
3. Interview - Section TV Entertainment News Part II
4. New Style- A Different Look of Shinhwa Part II
5. Hot Issue - Sunday Sunday Night's Incredible Challenge
6. With SHINHWA - 2001~2004
7. Alone - ANDY, ERIC

Special Feature: Once Upon a Time in SHINHWA
1. It Was Like That Then Part 1
2. It Was Like That Then Part 2
3. Dongwan & Eric drama pictures


DISC THREE

Greatest Artist SHINHWA IN 1998-2007
1. Scene - JUN JIN, HYE SUNG
2. History - 2005~2007
3. Interview - Section TV Entertainment News Part III
4. New Style - A Different Look of Shinhwa Part III
5. Hot Issue - Infinity Challenge
6. With SHINHWA - 2005~2007
7. Alone - DONG WAN, MIN WOO

Special Feature: GREATEST SONGS
1. Hae Gyul Sah
2. T.O.P. (Twinkling of Paradise)
3. Only One
4. All Your Dreams
5. Hey, Come On! (Concert Clip)
6. Perfect Man
7. Wedding
8. Brand New
9. Oh!
10. Once in a Lifetime (M/V)
11. Run (M/V)
12. The M Style (Lee Minwoo solo)
13. Love Won't Come (JunJin solo)
14. Even If I Erase, Throw Away, Forget... (Shin Hyesung solo)

Release date: 27 June

Price: 34,400KRW

Source: O6
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[08.06.17][info] Preview of Gourmet OST now on major music sites (new link added)

EDIT: for those who having problems with downloading the players and all, you can try this streaming link to listen to the 1 minute preview of the song

mms://kt68kmssst.dosirak.com/QP/7/60344283/60344283_192K.wma

It should play on your Windows Media Player


[MELON]
http://www.melon.com/gnb2/album/ ... mp;p_musicCd=CL0300

[DOSIRAK]
http://www.dosirak.com/Genre/Alb ... p?album_id=60344055

[JUKEON]
http://music.jukeon.com/album.jo?album_id=157231

[BUGS]
http://music.bugs.co.kr/info/album.asp?album=111298

[MNET]
http://music.mnet.com/AlbumInfo/Albu...AlbumID=164611

[CYWORLD]
http://music.cyworld.com/album.asp?aid=27439#


Source: Ocean's 6
credit: midnightgirl13a@shinhwa.biz/forums

[08.06.17][Info] Eric&Yozoh with Browin classic digital single music web

[Mnet Music]
http://music.mnet.com/AlbumInfo/Albu...68&AlbumView=Y


[SBS Muzic]
http://muzic.sbs.co.kr/detail/album_...th1=2&depth2=1


[Melon]
http://www.melon.com/gnb2/artist/art...rtistId=251573

[Soribada]
http://www.soribada.com/Music/MuAlbu...?TID=KD0001012

[Cyworld]
http://music.cyworld.com/artist.asp?aid=25300#

[Naver Music]
http://music.naver.com/album.nhn?tubeid=164568

Source: Oceans
Cn Trans: 虫虫猪猪 @ bestshinhwa.com
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[08.06.17][Info] "Strongest Chilwoo" official web cafe opens

Hi, today (17th June) will be broadcasting Strongest Chilwoo
The official web cafe has just recent opens.
Please do stop by/pay a visit to it.
Ep1 & 2 will be broadcasting tonite..
Please do give lots of your support^^

http://cafe.naver.com/kbs27woo.cafe

Source: 7woo官网
Cn Trans: 虫虫猪猪 @ bestshinhwa.com
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[08.06.16][news] Andy: I thought about holding on to Solbi

On Part 2 of MBC's Come To Play - We Got Married special, Andy talked about his feelings about Solbi. He said that "If Solbi meets a better guy along the way, I will let her go."

After which MC Kim Won Hee asked, "But haven't you ever thought about holding on to her at all?" - to which Andy replied "Yes".

"In the past when my girlfriend was leaving for a better guy, I wanted to hold on to her and not let go too."

Part 2 of MBC's Come To Play - We Got Married special will be aired on 16 June.


Source: newsen
Chi trans: julias@bestshinhwa
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[08.06.16][info] Andy the First... Propose in Tokyo broadcast details

The "Andy The First... Propose in Tokyo" concert, which was held on 14 June at the Shinagawa Aqua Stadium Stellar Ball, will be exclusively broadcast on MNet.

First broadcast: 2 August (Friday) 11pm-1am
Repeat broadcasts: 5 August (Tuesday) 1am-3am / 6 August (Wed) 3am-5am


Source: A.I.M.H&mnetjapan
Chi trans: 樱桃小狐狸@Andy The World
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[08.06.15] [News] Let's put a stop to female domination in the gayo world (Kim Dongwan)

Stop female domination! Last year the gayo (music/singing) world was dominated by Wonder Girls, SNSD, Jewelry and other female girl bands. One of the male solo singers who are able to stop the trend has returned to gather with his fans. And he is Shinhwa's Kim Dongwan.

'Not worried about enlistment!'

For men, the burden of enlisting into the army is more than what we imagine. But for Kim Dongwan, he does not feel this way. Instead, he wishes to be able to spend his time before enlistment with his fans, participate in various gayo programmes and to present his best side to fans.

Kim Dongwan mentions, 'This year is my tenth year in the industry as well. As part of Shinhwa and as a solo singer and also as an actor, there really is no time to take a break, all I could do was to look ahead and go forward', 'enlistment will mean a temporary break from the entertainment industry, and making use of this time that belongs only to me to recharge. Instead of fearing fans will forget about me, I prefer to present only my best to fans and this carries more hope', showing his confidence.

No matter what, now is the time to make use of what I have learnt so far. Thus, I am making preparations for my first solo concert. I am not doing it because I feel obliged to, but because I do want to hold a concert and present what I have on stage, and I am working hard for it. It will probably be held in September.

He has been rather active after he released his second solo album. The title track 'Secret' is a electronic song and Kim Dongwan has attracted much attention with his change in music style. The choreographed dance is a trend-setter with its taekwondo influenced moves and it fits in well with the song.

For fans who loved his first solo album song, 'Handkerchief' and 'It's my fault' might have been disappointed with the second album, but nevertheless, the second album has contained his charms.

The first song, 'Man's love' is a rearrangement of Bon Jovi's 'Always'. Its strong beat, its bass, guitar and the moving lyrics has made the song more beautiful. Also, 'Person I like' was written by his composer friend, Ahn Hyung Min as a gift and in this song, the violin has adequately brought out the sadness and pain.

The duet with Jade Valerie 'You Don't Know Me' is an fast-tempo electronic song that leaves a deep impression on people.

There are many songs in his second album that stands out, like 'Honey' where Shinhwa member Eric rapped in, 'Why' which features Heritage, and also in 'Secret', SNSD's Tiffany has a part in the narration.

(irrelevant info omitted)



Source：Ocean's Six
Chi translation:染@bestshinhwa.com
Eng translation:aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.15][News] "The start to wining" the challenge between 3 drama

Last year sept MBC monday tuesday drama "Lee San: will be saying goodbye to the viewer on coming 16th. After LeeSan ended at the same time there will be 3 brand new drama of different channel will be broadcasting. 3 MonTues drama, with different story, plot and content will be fighting over the wining line after LeeSan.

The TV Station has been promoting their upcoming drama and even uses the 'beauty seducing plan' up to the stage. SBS "Gourmet" KBS "Strongest ChilWoo" will be broadcasting on 17th, and MBC will be broadcasting their new drama "Every day and night" on 23rd.

To be able to gain the outstanding point from all the dramas, the staff and producers has been worried til they can feel their sweating palm. But to the viewers, they can chooses according to their favourite/choices and watch, under there's so many choices drama series for the viewers, it's also a matter of pain to the tv station staff.

So, will it be KimRaeWon's "Gourmet", or Eric's "Strongest ChilWoo", or KimSeonA "Every day and night"?

Source: Oceans6
Cn Trans:染@bestshinhwa.com
Eng Trans: amane86@myshinhwa, shinhwa.biz

[08.06.14][News] We Got Married 100th Day Anniversary Special Event

MBC Sunday Sunday Night popular segment “We Got Married” will soon showcase their three original make-believe couples, Andy and Solbi, Crown J and Seo In Young, Alex and Shin Ae celebrating their “100th day” (from 16 March to 23rd June) together on the show in a special event.




In a phone interview with PD Kim

*** The three couples will have a special event to commemorate their 100th day together. Crown J and Seo In Young have done their wedding photoshoot on 9th June, bringing their own stuff for the photoshoot and matching it with outfits belonging to their style.

*** Alex and Shin Ae did their photoshoot yesterday at a wedding studio in Chungdam-dong, Seoul. Alex prepared two suits while Shin Ae wore an elegant wedding gown showing her femininity.

Meanwhile, for highest popularity couple, Andy and Solbi, the PD had decided to keep their special event a secret (ohh, the suspense!!). But it was revealed in another news that Andy and Solbi will have their wedding photoshoot outdoors unlike the other two couples who did it indoors.

Park Myung Soo, soon to become a father, also officially took over the MC role vacated by outgoing female MC, Kim Won Hee who left to film a drama.

There were complaints from viewers that the expansion from 4 to five couples has severely shortened the time that each couple has on the show. But PD Kim expressed, “The viewers might find that the time has become shorter, but frankly the length of the show is longer by 10 mins compared to the beginning.” (yah, great job of not answering the question!)


This wedding photoshoot special event will be shown on 29th June, showing the entire process of the three couples from picking their outfits to the actual photoshoot. No mention was made of the other two couples, Kim Hyun Joong and Hwang Bo, Lee Hwi Jae and Jo Yeo Jeong of their missions.


One more thing to share is Crown J and Seo In Young will meet Kim Hyun Joong and Hwang Bo at the same water park. What fireworks will happen between the two funniest couples? Can’t wait for this Sunday!!!



credits:
Coolsmurf's Wordpress Blog + Shinhwa.biz + Shinhwa Philippines

[08.06.14][News] Mun Jung Hyuk Interacts with Beauties and Elephants

Were there elephants in the marketplace during the Joseon Dynasty? Yes, in KBS 2TV‘Strongest Chil Woo’.

The elephant made its way to Gyeong Buk Munkyeong on 13 June from Seoul Grand Park. The fees a day for the filming is 1000 won, a high price to pay for the special appearance.

This is to film episode 6, where the elephant is presented to the Qing dynasty to improve diplomatic ties. As the main lead in this scene, this big actress was able to carry out the scenes as required under supervision, displaying its ‘acting skills’ and this has impressed all the fans present.

In order to get better shots, the director sat on the elephant and the elephant stretched its legs, giving the audience a feeling it was hanging on due to the weight on its back. The filming with the elephant was enjoyable as it was tame and gentle by nature, leaving a memorable experience for the actors.

The elephant’s appearance caused uproar at the film set for the whole day. Whenever Mun Jung Hyuk was free, he would attempt to touch the elephant or to feed her with carrots. It was either the elephant knew he was the lead actor, or she really liked him, she actually likes to follow him around, and this made actual filming easy, displaying the chemistry between the two.

A related party from the production company olive9 expresses, ‘On such a warm day filming here, nobody could rest with the elephant here. But the elephant was able to adapt and was not nervous. To film more smoothly with the elephant, the actors took the initiative to interact with the elephant at the park earlier on. This made the filming safer and easier.’

‘To prevent any accidents, everyone was on their toes. However the elephant was tame and gentle, and so the filming could go on smoothly.’

Mun Jung Hyuk, Gu Hye Sun stars in ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ that premieres on 17June.


Source：newsen
Chi translation：lostall@情投E赫
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.13][News]The girl who unsettles 'Strongest Chil Woo' Mun Jung Hyuk?

This is one of Chil Woo’s lines in the recent trailer of ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ that premieres on 17 June.

A charismatic assassin, Chil Woo (Mun Jung Hyuk) gives his heart to one girl, who understands his love but asking him to forget her, So Yoon (Gu Hye Sun). The love story between the two is what eager fans are more concerned about.

So Yoon is Chil Woo’s first love, and she was chosen to be given to the Qing dynasty emperor as a palace maid. Chil Woo was prepared to give up everything to escape with her, but she eventually left him to go to China. After a period of time, she appeared in front of Chil Woo, but as a slave to someone beside Chil Woo.

So Yoon who is played by Gu Hye Sun says when introducing her character, ‘So Yoon is a girl with her hidden stories. You will know it when you watch the show, and you will understand that behind her smiles are sadness and frustrations’. ‘Although there are reasons as to why So Yoon is pushing Chil Woo away, she actually does love him deep inside’.

To Gu Hye Sun, ‘Chil Woo in the daytime is a straightforward, charming and lovable person’, but to So Yoon, ‘thinks Chil Woo who fights for justice is one whom she is proud of’, expressing the two different irresistible sides of Chil Woo.

Additionally, they share a intricate relationship, ‘Although Chil Woo has forgiven So Yoon for all that she has done, when they meet up Chil Woo feels awkward inevitably. Maybe the day will come when Chil Woo really opens up to So Yoon.

The warm-hearted assassin Chil Woo is quiet, but when he is with the strong So Yoon, he can be cute at times. This love story will unveil in KBS 2TV ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ on 17 June.


Source：KBS+DC
Chi translation：蘑菇&丢丢@情投E赫
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.13][News]Junjin to takeover Eun Ji Won for a one day MC

Singer Junjin will replace Eun Ji Won on SBS Inkigayo for one day.

As Eun Ji Won is scheduled to be on KBS ‘1 Night 2 Days’ programme, which starts filming on 13 June at Baekdu-san for 5 days 4 nights, he is unable to host Inkigayo which broadcasts on 15 June.

Inkigayo’s PD Park Sang Hyun has confirmed on 12 June that Eun Ji Won will not be able to host the show on 15 June and that Junjin will takeover for that dayas the MC.

Earlier on, Eun Ji Won has missed Inkigayo because of the filming of’ 1 Night 2 Days’ and Kim Dongwan has hosted in place of him.


Source：OSEN
Chi translation：糯糯@DoubleJ中文网
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.13][News]Eric-Gu Hye Sun unravels their love in trailer 'Strongest Chil Woo'

Eric (Mun Jung Hyuk) and Gu Hye Sun shares an undying love.

KBS 2TV new drama ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ ( Script Baek Yun Che/ PD: Park Wan Hyung) premieres 13 June and in the trailer, it exhibits the love between the two.

In this trailer, Mun Jung Hyuk’s gaze and his acting skills were extraordinary. It has not only expressed his longing for his love, it has also shown his inner emotions as well.

A related party expressed, ‘In the first trailer we emphasize on the fact that this is an action drama, the second one shows Chil Woo and his fellow assassins and displays their compassionate side’, ‘Now through the third trailer, the romance adds another element to ‘Strongest Chil Woo’.

On the other hand he mentions, ‘A beauty with her own story So Yoon and Chil Woo who accommodates and pardons his love, this love story will be one that men and women of all ages will enjoy’.

‘Strongest Chil Woo’ premieres on 17 June.


Source：Ocean's Six
Chi translation:染@bestshinhwa.com
Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz

[08.06.13][news] Eric, Yozoh team up with Kim Do Hyun to release digital single

(note form the translator)*eric...you've featured on enough songs to make a 2-CD album already! it's about time you release one of your own! but yes i know...time is not on our side

Nostalgia is really quite nice though...you can check out a snippet of the MV at Ocean's Six or here*



Shinhwa's Eric and Yozoh, who has made her name featuring on CF jingles and OSTs, will be releasing a digital single, written by composer Kim Do Hyun, who has previously worked with singers like Shinhwa, Lee Hyori, Lee Minwoo, Shin Hyesung, and also a member of the project group M.A.R.S together with Eric, Lee Minwoo and C-Luv.

"Brown Classic" is a pop culture brand launched by Kim Do Hyun and music video director CoolK (Kim Do Kyung).

The brand will launch with a bang, starting with the digital single Nostalgia, featuring Eric and Yozoh, and this alone has already attracted much interest.

Written by Kim Do Hyun, Nostalgia is a mid-tempo track, with a simple acoustic guitar arrangement, accented by Eric's rap and Yozoh's refreshing vocals. On the other hand, the music video produced by CoolK even features a passionate kissing scene between himself and Baek Ji Young.

Kim Do Hyun says, "This digital single is the first project of Brown Classic, a brand put together by musicians, designers, photographers and directors. Brown Classic aims to be a brand that bridges alternative culture and mainstream culture, and we'll move in the direction where our music remains true to our beliefs and yet accepted by the masses at the same time."

Currently acting in the KBS drama "Strongest Chil Woo", Eric features as a rapper on Nostalgia. After hearing about the objective of the project, he agreed immediately to participate. However due to his filming schedule he won't be able to appear at the performance of the song, but his voice will still be heard through the recording.

Scenes from the video has been released to the public via major websites on June 13. The Brown Classic launch party, featuring a performance from M Lee Minwoo, will be held on June 28 at a club in Gangnam.

Source: Donga
Chi trans: evmist@bestshinwa
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@shinhwabiz

[08.06.12][News] ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ Mun Jung Hyuk-Gu Hye Sun tired out

KBS 2TV’s new drama ‘Strongest Chil Woo’ has been filming through the night continuously.

At 1pm on 10th June, Gu Hyesun - who plays the role of So Yoon - reached the venue of the ceremony with a very weary demeanor, the result of an overnight filming session.

Jung Jin who plays Sa Na Jang describes Gu Hye Sun saying, ‘She has been looking weary and today, she looks exhausted’. Since official filming has started, Gu Hye Sun has hardly slept in a week. Everyone has only been taking short naps during the journeys between Tae-an, Mun Kyeong and Pyeongtaek.

The leading actor Chil Woo (Mun Jung Hyuk) has not slept in a week either, and has only taken a wink this afternoon.

Mun Jun Hyuk says, ‘I haven’t slept because of the overnight filming, and it is tough. But the strange thing is, once it’s morning, I feel energetic and awake.’

And so, Mun Jung Hyuk will be joking and playing around with Gu Hye Sun, and other people at the filmset.

After this scene was completed, they had to rush to Tae-An to film the horse-riding scenes. And after that, they had to go to Mun Kyeong to continue their filming.

On 13 June, there will be an elephant scene and this will be the first in Korean drama.

Mun Junk Hyuk says, ‘Everyone is working hard for this. I hope we do achieve good results’.

‘Strongest Chil Woo’ premieres 17 June on KBS 2TV.


Source :joynews→oceans-six
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Eng translation: aimeepok@shinhwa.biz