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Guest liezle

I heard that the Japanese version of Hotelier will be aired in Japan from end of this month, and Bae Yong Joon also appears as Shin Dong Hyuk. Cant wait to watch it!

actually shooting already started last week at Lotte Hotel in Seoul. byj will be appearing only in 5 [or 7?] episodes as Shin dong Hyuk. below is from the a photo from the 1st shooting day.

[photo]Japanese Version of "Hotelier" Filming Scene

source: hangryushop.seesaa.net/

posted by suehan in BYJ's Quilt

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[Poster] Japanese Version of Hotelier

Suehan posted this on the Freeboard of Daum.net's byjintorontoCafe.

posted by Joanne in BYJ's Quilt

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this article from it's koreal came out last week about 'hotelier'. thanks to bb and a sweet sister for the translation.

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[Trans] why hotelier now...

original in japanese: it's koreal Vol. 5, 2007/05 p.40-41

scanned & posted by: miemi@byj gallery & rosiebaba@joonsfamily

translated into english: a sweet sister / bb's blog

Why Hotelier Now?

(*bb: please note the 'now' refers to back then in 2001 when he filmed the original version of hotelier)

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Days of Dieting and Studying

The first image BYJ thought of for Shin Dong Hyuk was, “slim, tall, sharp face and physique, refined.”

BYJ said, “I thought that I couldn’t appear with a weak body in front of the fans who waited two years” so the 180 cm tall actor thought that he would diet to appear taller and so over the course of two months, he successfully lost 8 kg (18 pounds) by walking or running daily and not eating after 6 pm.

He wore cold colors, blue or gray colored clothing (there are few men who can carry off this simple and polished fashion), frameless glasses, and short hair to create a clean image with nothing excessive. His partner, Leo who was short, contributed to the making of the Dong Hyuk slim, sharp image.

The director, who saw BYJ’s new look, had the idea to make Dong Hyuk’s appearance coming out of a Las Vegas pool as a way of showing BYJ’s physical transformation, but the filming was cancelled due to rain. (*bb: omo omo... that would have quite an opening!!)

Eventually, the swimming trunks scene was put off until episode seven when Dong Hyuk grabs Jin Young as she falls into the pool. (*bb: hee, thank god the director was so insistent and persistent in showing off wuri yong joon's beautiful body!)

There was one more thing that BYJ had to do before filming started. If he was to be an international M&A specialist, he would have to speak English fluently. He was considerably uneasy and requested a native speaker English teacher be assigned to him and he practiced his pronunciation even during filming.

The model for Shin Dong Hyuk is the president of Concord Venture Capital, Hong Seung-pyo. His American name is Frank Hong and Dong Hyuk’s American name is the same Frank. BYJ met with Hong a number of times and his impression was, “the reality of M&A is much more difficult.”

Shaking in Front of the Cameras

After HWRL, BYJ spent about two years attending the university; what was the reason why he chose Hotelier as his comeback role?

“It was because of director Chung Yong Woo. I like Chung Yong Woo’s adventurous style of always adding new elements. That’s why I decided to appear without regard for the role or content when I heard it was Chung Yong Woo.”

Senior Park Chun Fun’s words also seem to have had influence. He asked BYJ..."Are you aiming for 9 wins, 9 losses, and 9 knockouts? Or would you rather choose 100 bouts, 53 wins, 47 losses, and I chose the latter.

Rather than being particular about projects, I thought it was important to build varied experiences as an actor.”

Because most of the dramas that BYJ has appeared in have received high viewer ratings, he has been held captive to the hit mentality but the advice coming from his senior may have lifted some of the burden from his shoulders. But the two year blank period was not a short period.

“I was shaking in front of the camera. After a month, I was finally able to understand where I should position my eyes. I think you can see the tension on my face until episode four.”

The reason he was wearing black sunglasses was due to this reason!

The most distressing thing during filming was “right before filming the script would be completed or revised. I would receive the script at the filming site and the script would contain the lines for that scene only. I couldn’t memorize the lines and cheated which only resulted in NG.”

For BYJ, who liked to thoroughly prepare, this style of working did not match his way of working and was a source of stress. Despite the confusion, he said he learned to adapt with the help of his seniors and colleagues.

Hurling Wine Bottles at the Wall Until Satisfied

Dong Hyuk, as played by BYJ, was calm in work and passionate in love, capturing many female hearts. Especially the scene where he closed off the emergency door to talk to Jin Young garnered attention and the words, “Look at only me” became the phrase of the moment. (*bb: yea... did you gals know that wuri yong joon improvised in this scene? those 'look at only me' words were from him!)

“It was a scene where I wanted to do my very best. I heard later that it was well received and that it became a popular phrase.”

What was the most memorable scene for BYJ?

It was the scene after they were about to be evicted from the hotel and Kim Seung Woo, general manager, brought a bottle of wine as an apology and Dong Hyuk hurled the bottle against the wall.

“I threw the bottle five times but it wouldn’t break, I didn’t think it was that unbreakable.”

Kim Seung Woo, who is also close to BYJ in his personal life, said, “He’s serious and doesn’t forget the efforts required of his image,” and just as he said, BYJ has transformed himself into the image of Dong Hyuk and showed us new possibilities as an actor.

After his appearance in Hotelier, BYJ said that “My greed as an actor has appeared.”

Previously, he disliked giving interviews but even at the filming sites, he actively replied to interview requests and appeared on talk shows together with his co-stars. For actor BYJ, Hotelier can be called a turning point in his career.

and here're more pics of wuri yong joon during the hotelier period for you to drool over! and of course, you wanna read more about him during the hotelier days, do check happiebb's blog 'Following BYJ's Trail ' which can be seen at the right column.

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Guest limeelyn

Hi everyone, :D:)

I am new here. I have been searching for this for this post for quite long. Everytime i seem to miss it.

At last i found Hotelier in this forum. :D:D . I love this drama and i still watch it off and on whenever i have time.

I have been searching for the OST. Is there anyone of you who can let me know where can i download this songs or where to get it from. I like the songs very much :)

Thank you so much.

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Hi everyone, :D:)

I am new here. I have been searching for this for this post for quite long. Everytime i seem to miss it.

At last i found Hotelier in this forum. :D:D . I love this drama and i still watch it off and on whenever i have time.

I have been searching for the OST. Is there anyone of you who can let me know where can i download this songs or where to get it from. I like the songs very much :)

Thank you so much.

Hi limeelyn,

It's nice to know that you also like Hotelier

For OST or anything else of this drama, pls come to www.hotelier2002.com, you will get all.

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Guest liezle

Hi everyone, :D:)

I am new here. I have been searching for this for this post for quite long. Everytime i seem to miss it.

At last i found Hotelier in this forum. :D:D . I love this drama and i still watch it off and on whenever i have time.

I have been searching for the OST. Is there anyone of you who can let me know where can i download this songs or where to get it from. I like the songs very much :)

Thank you so much.

hi there limeelyn! you can also check at the resource forum of k-drama & movies under drama & tv OST

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again, please take not that yong joon will only be appearing in this j-drama in several episodes and is not likely that the scenes will be long.

Hotelier Japanese Version Promotional Photos

original source : hyejun

posted by style in KOB

there is really something about frank shin that is sooooooo appealing :):wub:

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Guest limeelyn

Thank you so much Demen and liezli for the info.

I found the OST. I am going to download it into my MP4.

Is the Hotelier japanese version out already?

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Guest liezle

hi limeelyn! the japanese version of 'hotelier' will start airing on the 19th of april, that'll will already be next week.

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Hotelier Promo Photos

original source : From Baidu by á³樱Óþî»î»

posted by flor in www.byj.co.kr

check the ring of of yong joon. it's not on the pinky finger but on the ring finger :) hmm, could it be that he's married in this japanese version of 'hotelier'?

:)

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Guest MC Muffin

Hey you guys, who played Bae Yong Jun's little sister? According to wiki, she's Kim Na Rae, but I can't find much else on her...do you guys know if she starred in any other drams? She was cute!

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Guest .:LaUrEn.:

wow... they're making a japanese version of hotelier with bae yong jun? that should be interesting...

anyways, now that i'm on summer vacation and have too much time on my hands, i rewatched hotelier for like the 20th time, and i must say, i STILL LOVE IT!!! :D it's just impossible for me to get sick of this drama, and it's not overly depressing and draggy like a lot of dramas out there. and OMG bae yong jun... his character in this drama just makes me DIEEE :wub:

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Guest wls2948

the japanese version is not as good as the korean one.....the lead actress did not manage to pull a good job....to me, the character of Manager Soo was perfectly executed by Song Yoona and definitely more realistic....

as for the male lead, the japanese actor was good...but how come they put Yong Joon's face in the promo posters of him? after all, Yong Joon only appeared as a cameo...

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Guest Tamar1973

as for the male lead, the japanese actor was good...but how come they put Yong Joon's face in the promo posters of him? after all, Yong Joon only appeared as a cameo...

Because BYJ has more visibility and a larger fan base.

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Guest hunnybugsbunny

i still remember this drama. i remember that yoon hee likes the manager.. i don't know why but i like them. :rolleyes:

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Guest plumfairy25

hi everyone!!

thanks for this site.. i love hotelier.. i've watched it for the nth time already.. i love the story line and BYJ.. this is one korean series that really captures me.. im always feeling in heaven everytime im watching it...

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