The Six Men In my Life

Monday, July 09, 2012

Dongwan’s Naver blog: 2012 (main page updated)

A memorable line (from the movie ‘Yeongasi’) for me
Is Jung-hee nuna’s “What about rice?”
Because it’s a line that comes out only in Korean movies,
And only Koreans will feel moved by this feeling…
And it’s Director Park Jung-woo’s distinctive style… ㅎㅎㅎ

In any case, thank you very much Shinhwa Changjo for your endless support… ㅜㅜ

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

Shinhwa thanks Eric for being a good leader and CEO

With their 10th album comeback coming to an end, Shinhwa members expressed their gratitude to their leader and Shinhwa Company CEO Eric.

At the press conference held on 6 July in Beijing, the members said, “It seems right to say a big thank you to Eric. We want to leave next year’s comeback in his good hands too. He fills the role of Shinhwa’s leader the best.”

As the producer for this album, Minwoo had the most number of clashes with Eric. “This round of activities gave me the opportunity to talk a lot to Eric. We didn’t have any serious arguments but there were some clashes of opinion when it came to the music style, direction and issues related to stage performances. At that time Eric told me ‘I fully understand your frustrations but looking at the overall picture I have to take a neutral stand and I don’t have a choice but to speak coldly’”

Dongwan added, “I think what Eric meant was that he was trying to speak more objectively to Minwoo. Just looking at the two of them from the sidelines, they really talked a lot about the music concept. After that I found out that though Eric put his views across very bluntly and objectively, Minwoo didn’t take it personally and they were able to produce a good album after a good discussion. I hope for next year too, Eric will be able to speak objectively without being led by his emotions.”

Minwoo said, “When juniors ask us ‘how can we become a long-running group like you’, we tell them that the members shouldn’t close their hearts to one another, to share their thoughts and solve problems with one another. For us, Eric’s role as our team leader has been instrumental in us being able to reach this point today. Even for the comeback this time, Eric has put in the most effort. I think the team leader’s role is the most important. We’ll leave next year’s comeback in your good hands, Eric ah.”

Shinhwa commenced their comeback activities after 4 years on 5 March with their comeback press conference, following up with the release of their 10th album, their comeback concert in Seoul, an Asia tour and TV appearances including their regular show on jTBC, ‘Shinhwa Broadcast’.

In particular, their Asia tour has covered 5 countries, where they performed to an estimated total of 91,000 fans over 8 cities and 10 performances, a clear indication that Shinhwa is still going on strong as ever.

Credits: Mydaily + Absolut Shinhwa

Junjin, “The member most likely to get married first is Dongwan”

At the 6th July press conference for the Beijing concert, Shinhwa member Junjin picked fellow member Kim Dongwan as the one most likely to get married first.

To this, Lee Minwoo said, “The members often talk who’s going to get married first. Marriage is also an important issue to us. But there are still many things for us as Shinhwa to do so it’s not really the right circumstances to get married yet.”

Andy then added, “I think I was the first among the members to get married”, referring to his appearance on MBC variety show ‘We Got Married’ as a virtual couple with Solbi. Junjin continued, “I appeared on the show too… But let’s not talk about that”, drawing laughter from the audience with his remarks.

Leader Eric said, “Some of the fans have gotten married and now have children, so we feel a little upset when they tell us not to get married. But as an example, when an actor who only shows his comedic side, decides to show his serious side in a movie, the audience may not be able to fully accept it. So as professionals we will observe the basic courtesy to the fans who like us, and inform everyone once we’ve decided on marriage.

Credits: Mydaily + Absolut Shinhwa

ShinCom Twitter update: [Eric] Congratulations to Shinhwa Broadcast and Yeongasi

[Eric] Congratulations to Shinhwa Broadcast for achieving its highest-ever ratings~ Congratulations to Yeongasi breaking the 1-million viewer mark!!! It exceeded the million-viewer mark really quickly. He should start preparing for his 500 push-ups, that old man phew…

credit: Shinhwa Company + Absolut Shinhwa

Shinhwa are provoking their fans? “We can’t even talk about marriage”

Shinhwa members have caught attention for their cute complaints regarding the topic of marriage.

At the press conference held on 6 July for their Beijing concert, Shinhwa drew laughter for their aegyo-laced complaints about broaching the topic of marriage. “Our fans have already gotten married and have gone on to have children, why do they tell us not to talk about marriage?”

Eric said, “We’re a male group, and many of our female fans have gotten married. The memories are even more precious with more and more of them doing so. During this round of promotions, some fans brought along their children to support us, and at the concert we also saw them with their husbands and children, so we feel really good about that. I think there aren’t any singers in Korea who have encountered this.”

But he went on to grumble adorably, “Our fans have gotten married and have gone on to have children, but they tell us not to talk about marriage. does that even make sense?”

He added, “If Shinhwa didn’t become successful in the industry, the fans who support and love us wouldn’t have confidence, and they’d find it difficult to tell people that they’re Shinhwa fans. So in order to not become has-beens, we pay a lot of attention to current trends. Thankfully this round of activities has been reasonably successful, so we haven’t become singers whom fans can only secretly reminisce about when there’s no one around. I think for us it’s a case where fans hear our music in the record store and they can say ‘that’s the group I like’.”

Credits: JoyNews24 + Absolut Shinhwa

Grooming newcomers, solo activities, acting – the blueprint for 14-year Shinhwa

Shinhwa has shared their plans for individual activities at a press conference held on 6 July, ahead of their concert in Beijing.The concert also marked a successful conclusion to Shinhwa’s comeback activities after 4 years and their Asia tour.

The group members will now embark on individual activities while concurrently continuing with their team activities, which can be considered the first ever to occur. They will further strengthen Shinhwa’s name with their solo projects, including solo albums and acting projects. How will they be meeting the public in future?

Group leader Eric said, “First of all, nothing has been confirmed (for next year) but in terms of the period and the duration, it will be similar to this year. Before that, the members will be releasing solo albums or embarking on our individual projects. The individual activities can be of help to Shinhwa as well.”

Kim Dongwan added, “Our target is to release one (group) album a year. We want to release an album and have promotional activities every year.”

Then what about their individual activities? Andy said, “We’ll continue with our work as MCs. I’ll also be introducing a new 7-member group in August, as well as showing different sides through various activities. I’ll be actively involved in the preparation for Shinhwa’s activities next year too.”, sharing his plans to groom another successful idol group after Teen Top.

Kim Dongwan also shared his desire for acting, “I’ll continue to appear on Shinhwa Broadcast every week, and also work on either movies or dramas in Korea. The second half of the year for me will consist mainly of acting activities. But if the fans don’t want that I’ll just concentrate on working out.”

Lee Minwoo said, “Shinhwa activities will continue with Shinhwa Broadcast. For me, I think I have to do a lot of work and studying for Shinhwa’s concept and stage performances next year, and also be involved in work as a producer. I want to release a solo album, but the plans are for a digital single or single. I’m also planning for a solo concert starting from Korea, then to Japan or China.”

Shin Hyesung said, “There are no exact dates yet but I should be releasing an album in the fall or during winter, and there are also plans for a solo concert. I’ll have activities not just in Korea but overseas as well, and I’ll actively support the members in their individual activities.”

Junjin, “I will focus on recovery first. No matter what, Shinhwa Broadcast is the most important thing right now, isn’t it? I haven’t worked on acting projects for a long time and I’m looking through some drama scripts, but there are plans to start with acting projects in China first. I’m also planning for concerts and fanmeetings.”

The Beijing concert is the 7th and final stop of Shinhwa’s Asia tour, which started on 30 April in Shanghai and traveled to Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. As the longest-running group in Korea, Shinhwa have successfully ended their comeback activities which commenced on 4 March, and also proved to their fans in Asia that they’re still very much going strong.

Credits: TVDaily + Asia Today + Absolut Shinhwa

Fancams: Shinhwa ‘The Return’ in Beijing (Hey Come On + Deep Sorrow + Crazy)

Hey Come On

Deep Sorror

Crazy

video + picture: All credits to thincia.56.com
source: Absolut Shinhwa

Shinhwa Broadcast Ep 18 preview video: Shinhwa’s Dignity

Junjin is back.... yayyyyyy!!!!!

see video for credit:

ShinCom Twitter: Thank-you messages from the members

[Minwoo] The surprise present I received at the last show of the Asia tour in Beijing^^ I’m really moved~ The ‘to you’ at the end of the birthday song~ Everyone was so cute^^ But in any case I can’t bring this present along with me ㅜㅜ http://t.co/sQSxldJG

[Eric] The Asia tour has ended successfully with the last show in Beijing. Everyone has worked hard ‘xin ku le’(You’ve worked hard in Chinese) ~ Thank you! I want to watch Shinhwa Broadcast…. Ah

[Andy] Thank you to everyone who has supported our activities from 24 March 2012 until now. Til we meet you again with our next album, please give all your support to our individual activities! All of us have worked really hard. Thank you! I love you!

[Junjin] Time passed by really quickly… Sorry that I couldn’t put up a perfect performance because I’m unwell ^,.^ In return I’ll show you an even better side of me next year! I hope you’ll look forward to it! Wo ai ni men (I love you in Chinese) (At the last concert in Beijing)

[Hyesung] My heartfelt thanks to the fans and the staff who have worked hard for the Asia tour, thank you very much. We’ll prepare for a great concert next year too so we’ll meet you again. I’m feeling a little odd hmmm… Anyway e~~~n~~~d~~~!!!

[Dongwan] Returning after a long time, everyone – and us – have just started to warm up, but it’s such a pity that it has already ended. We’ll be back next year with even better Shinhwa activities… So while you ‘cheat’ on us a little, please come back to us again next year~

credit: Shinhwa Company Twitter + Absolut Shinhwa

Saturday, July 07, 2012

Minwoo’s Facebook photo updates (6 July): Taking a bath

Jumped into the bathtub after today’s schedule in Beijing ended~ Going to have a good sleep after taking a bath and having a mssage^^

Fatigue please leave me~ㅎ

credit: Minwoo's FB

Friday, July 06, 2012

‘Deranged’ Tops Box Office on Day of Premiere

Korea’s first film on an infectious disaster, Deranged, topped the Korean Box Office on the day of its premiere.

According to the Korean Film Council′s Compiled Ticket Computer Network, Deranged gathered 190,953 moviegoers on its first day, July 5.

The number surpassed that for the Hollywood blockbuster The Amazing Spider Man on the Box Office’s daily chart, pushing the film back to no. 2 with its 149,170 tickets.

The Amazing Spider Man gathered a total of 2,303,754 moviegoers less than a week since it started to top the daily Box Office charts with its premiere on June 28.

That Deranged beat out the record-breaking The Amazing Spider Man is certainly surprising and commendable.

Deranged stars Kim Myung Min, Moon Jung Hee, Kim Dong Wan and Honey Lee. Its story is about a father who tries to save his infected family in the midst of a parasitic worm epidemic.

CREDIT: CJ E&M enewsWorld Oh, MiJung

Minwoo’s Facebook photo updates: At the 2012 K-League All-Star Game

The legends of 2002~^^ The best indeed!! All-Star kanji b!!

2012 All-Star Game!! It’s fun to watch from the Sky Box^^ I want to be reborn as a soccer player too.

credit: Minwoo FB + Absolut Shinhwa

Minwoo’s Facebook photo updates: On the way to Beijing

What are you doing? Not looking at the camera!

Not looking here right til the end! We’ll come back after putting up a good show in Beijing for the last stop of our Asia tour.

credit: Absolut Shinhwa

News pics + fanpics: Shinhwa at the Yeongasi premiere on 4 July

For reference, the placards that the members were holding LOL (Andy came a little later):

Eric – Flaming/Burning (ie ON FIRE!

) Guy Kim Dongwan
Minwoo – You’re my parasite
Hyesung – Milky Skin Kim Dongwan
Junjin – I live for you Kim Dongwan

And during the introduction of the cast during the screening, as Dongwan’s diehard supporters, the members held their placards high, stood up and shouted…. ‘LEE HONEY FIGHTING’… LOL these dorks