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[Guest liezle]

hehe... no la... it's not mr yang...

it's apparently some guy who used to be with the agency SJS was with previously,

but he came over to BOF together with SJS.

think he's the director of sales or something...

pretty goodlooking and young chap... born in '77

i'm smiling reading your post guys i bet if it's mgr yang many many yang swooners will be heartbroken bb, could it possibly mr. choi? the young guy who is always with sjs? he's been with him since sjs's former agency.

tiff, i heard something from a friend today that in another camp this actor is being tagged by bof to join them.

[Guest liezle]

Actress Jang Shin Young will be marrying the Director of BOF on the 8th of November..

above news was edited by yeohweping in the news section. so it's true but it's not with mr. choi or mgr yang a chance for us to see byj and sjs together again and the rest of bof staff.

[Guest liezle]

BYJ’s new drama unofficially shown on Taiwan TV, the leak has shocked BYJ himself

[2006/09/07 Taiwan apple daily news]

Chinese to English translation by cam

The preview of Yon Sama BYJ’s period drama TWSSG was unexpectedly shown on Taiwanese news. Given that the content was highly regarded as top secret, release of part of the shoots without warning, has shocked BYJ himself.

According to the Japanese media, the part which was broadcast in the news should be TWSSG’s demo version to be used in the initial sale of the overseas broadcasting copyrights. The cause of the disclosure was during initial negotiations when the South Korean counterparts were in Taiwan, or when the Taiwanese distribution agency was visiting the production company. Someone has taped the demo and handed the tape to the Taiwanese TV station.

The news department of Taiwan TV responded by saying "these pictures were filmed as part of the visit by Taiwan news bureau chief Zheng Wen Can at the end of August. The cameraman seized the chance to capture the pictures as part of the interview with the production company and the director. Co-incidentally, the South Korean counterparts were trying to promote the sale. After they returned to Taiwan, it was only shown once, by no means of any seditious dissemination".

After learning the news that his latest work being unofficially released overseas, BYJ was very surprised. This drama is costing 40 billion won in production. (Approximately 1.36 billion TWD). BYJ took it quite seriously, although it has slightly affected his mood. But when he appeared in Jeju airport yesterday, facing 300 Japanese fans, he was greeting them with his trade mark smile.

[Guest frances]

here's another April Snow Review from a French moviegoer translated for us by Camille, a fellow byj fan from France

originally posted in camille's blog ~ http://toujours-byj.blogspot.com/

From Cluny - Note : 7,5/10

http://critiques.over-blog.com/article-2464356.html

Translated from French to English by camille

In two words: A man and a woman who did not know themselves meet at the bedside of their spouses victims of an accident, and discover that they were lovers. A chaste and subtle film about pain, culpability and attraction.

The director : Hur Jin-Ho was born in 1963 at Jeonju, in South Korea. Graduate from the Korean Academy of Film Arts, his first short movie “For Kochal” is selected in the Festival of Vancouver. His first feature film “Christmas In August” is presented in 1998 at the Week of Criticism in Cannes.

Reviews: In-Su is a lighting engineer for concert. One day, he receives a call: his wife has just had an accident and she is seriously wounded. When he arrives at the hospital, he also learns that she was in the same car with a man, in the coma. With the wife of this one, they get back their spouse’s stuffs and discover that they were lovers.

Neighbourhoods in a hotel in front of the hospital, they initially avoid each other, locked in their own pain. But when they must go to the funeral of a third victim of the accident, confronted with the violence of the blame, they are constrained to share this unbearable pain.

Trapped in a provincial town, divided between duty, resentment and sorrow, they come closer, rediscover the possibility of smiling even furtively, and end up loving each other. But what will become their love when the victims will wake up?

This topic was already treated in the recent cinema: in “Random Heart”, of Sidney Pollack, Kristin Scott-Thomas and Harrisson Ford suspect their spouses died in an air crash to have had an affair. And Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung in “In the Mood for Love” of Wong Kar Waï come closer after the discovery of their spouse’s affair.

But here, the particularity of the story lies in the “risk” to see the victims of the accident waking up from the coma : they did not die as in Pollack’s movie, but they are not either really alive, as in Wong Kar Waï’s. In-Su and Seo-Young must take care of their bodies, while waiting to be able to pour out their reproaches.

And at the time of a first meal at the restaurant, a little drunk, the shy Seo-Young says like a good joke “And if we sleep together, just for annoying them ? ”, and In-Su just laughs, a little embarrassed… However, morally free themselves from the duty of fidelity by the adultery which has brought them together, they have nevertheless to hide to live their love in a society locked by the social and family codes.

There are some lengths, especially at the two-thirds of the movie. But this languor is perhaps necessary to make us sharing the uncertainty of the situation of the two heroes, the repetition of these days in a bluish light, universal colour of the hospital.

The two actors are excellent : Bae Yong-jun, youthful and luminous, and Son Ye-Jin, with false airs of Zhang Ziyi, successively submissive and mischievous.

And then, what a renewed pleasure to see this Asian cinema, where we understand that the fixed plan is the base of the narration, especially when someone has something to tell, in contrary of these “parkinsonniens” cinemas (Camille : Parkinson disease, I think the author wanted to say that there are a lot of disorder movements) where the “virtuoso” whirlwind searches how to fill the emptiness !

[Guest Pach]

Morning, It is raining in Bangkok..

Thanks for up dating a good news at BOF. I wish JSY and BOF Director the best for their wedding.

Would I have a chance to see thier photo post in YJ thead?

I am sure YJ will be there and JS...Wow..

Pat

[Guest liezle]

hi pat! if yong joon will beat the wedding and pictures will be on the net you'll surely see photos of the wedding here

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First sight of YJ’s Taiwan SECOM CF, broadcasting from the 7th Sept

[2006/09/07 ETToday News]

Chinese to English translation by cam

Taiwan SECOM Co. Ltd (Trading code 9917.TW) is currently promoting their security systems specially targeting the requirements of family safety. The 4th season carried a brand new image of the second generation Home Security System, using Hallyu star BYJ as the spokesperson in the CF, appealing to a broader audience. The first sight of the new CF will be showing on the 7th, purely on the home security system used by BYJ, which customers can easily obtain in Taiwan.

Taiwan SECOM states that its customer base includes 78,000 business accounts and 22,000 household accounts. Its market share has reached 60%. The 4th season’s brand new image second generation Home Security System combines a computerized remote control system, digital monitoring system, detecting system and entrance security system, forming a so called second generation product.

What kind of celebrity can bring the feeling of ‘at ease’ to you? In order to send a clear and brighter message to consumers, the leader of security systems in Taiwan - Taiwan SECOM specially adopted BYJ’s “making one feel at ease and happy” image. At the same time, the vendor has added some souvenirs as gifts.

In the last couple of years the “Hallyu” effect has spread across South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, earning BYJ the nick name of “lady killer” with a broad range of fans across all ages. Some Japanese fans said that BYJ makes them feel at ease and happy on and off the screen.

BYJ himself has installed the SECOM Home Security System since 1999 and it’s been 7 years, worry free, while he is working elsewhere.

“I feel at ease with SECOM protecting my precious belongings”, affiliating YJ’s affirmation of the home security system” Japan SECOM’s alliance Taiwan SECOM has initiated the negotiation, inviting BYJ aboard, being the spokesperson for Taiwan SECOM home security system.

In order to recall the happy memory for BYJ’s fans, Taiwan SECOM specially asked the same staff, who exclusively dubbed BYJ’s famous k-drama “Winter Sonata” as the voice of the CF. In addition, they introduced special souvenirs such as document folders, 3D photos, posters, hoping “SECOM home security system” will add the extra layer of congeniality.

[Guest liezle]

thank you bb, a sweet sister and rosebaba!

[Trans] BYJ saying thanks in the parking lot

Original in Japanese: Shukan Josei 2006/09/19

Scanned & Posted by: Rosiebaba / joonsfamily

Translated into English: A Sweet Sister / bb's blog

Reunion with Benefactor on Fourth Visit,

Said “Thanks” in Parking Lot“

Shukan Josei 9-19-06 p. 180

BYJ is currently pressing forward with the drama, TWSSG and even today, 8/29, he is giving the filming his best efforts. He is grateful to all family (fans) for the steadfast love he continues to receive. Stay healthy and happy.”

Yonsama celebrated his 34th birthday on August 29. That was the message BOF wrote for “family” on the official website. On this day, Yonsama had a simple celebration at the Kyong Sang Dong filming site.

Around that time, the Japanese “family” held their own various birthday parties. One of those venues was the hotel where Yonsama stayed on his second Japan visit, the “Capitol Tokyu Hotel,” in Nagata-cho, Tokyo. On August 28, there was a pre-celebration with 450 attendees and smaller scale parties planned for the 29th and 30th.

There, we found out that Yonsama dropped by the Capitol Tokyu Hotel when he visited Japan in July for the Gosireh press conference and CM filming!

"He actually came. Knowing how busy he is, I was so excited that he was able to come,” said Mr. Akihiko Kakinuma, Food Service Manager. Mr. Kakinuma had heard that Yonsama would be calling him 4-5 days before his visit. “I had heard that he would be visiting at about 6 pm. on July 21 but he came after 9 pm. after finishing the CM filming at Gosireh. Since there was no time, we exchanged greetings in the parking lot.”

This visit was Yonsama’s wish. In November 2004 when he visited Japan, there was the accident involving family in front of the New Otani Hotel. Staff immediately rushed to find new lodging, which the Capitol Tokyo Hotel readily accepted.

“A tuxedo-clad BYJ thanked me at that time, saying, ‘iro iro arigato gozaimashita.’ (thank you for everything). I told him how slim he had gotten and he replied, ‘I’m on a diet for a role. And I’m growing my hair also.” (Kakinuma)

The Capitol Tokyu Hotel will close at the end of November. It is scheduled to re-open in 2010 as a high-rise hotel. Yonsama, who had heard this news smiled and replied, “I will return in 2010.”

Because it was late, they spent 15 minutes talking before Yonsama left to return to his hotel. Last year, when Yonsama visited in August, he thought of calling on Mr. Kakinuma but the visit didn’t materialize.

“BYJ is the type of person who is considerate of other people’s feelings and acts just as considerately too. I felt this strongly after he stayed at our hotel. When he departed, he thanked us in Japanese and I witnessed many other scenes where his kindness was overflowing. The Yonsama you meet in person is much better than seeing him on TV or in films. I look forward to the day when I can meet him again.” (Kakinuma)

[Guest liezle]

another translation from a sweet sister which bb posted in her blog. thanks again

[Trans] myth of the hero

bb wrote ~

here's the other translation from josei jishin. please note that the names of the characters in the drama have been romanized, so we're not quite sure if these are actually the 'right' spelling.

whoa.... reading about the demo tape sure makes me wanna see wuri yong joon in the blinding white splendour!!

thanks again, sweet sister!

Original in Japanese: Josei Jishin 2006/09/19

Scanned & Posted by: Rosiebaba / joonsfamily

Translated into English: A Sweet Sister / bb's blog

TWSSG “Myth of the Hero”

Illusion Scene Secretly Filmed in Seoul

Josei Jishin 9-19-06 p. 173

“BYJ is currently filming the mythical drama at a studio outside of Seoul. The drama is divided into 2 parts; the mythical age and the Goguryeo period.” (SSD spokesperson)

The synopsis of the drama TWSSG, starring BYJ is gradually becoming clearer. Currently, Yonsama is filming scenes of Korea in the mythical era.

“In Korea, there is the “Myth of Damdeok” who first reigned over Korea and is comparable to Japan’s Amaterasu-omikami, the Sun Goddess. Damdeok, while being one of the most respected people in Korea, was born from the union between Fan In, who came from the heavens, and Un Nyo, who was a bear transformed into a human being. Legend says that Korea was founded as a nation on October 3 and it is also designated as a day of celebration.” (Korea based reporter)

It’s not definite whether Yonsama will be playing the role of “Damdeok” but there is no doubt that the “godlike scenes” are being filmed.

[bb: i think it's quite certain that wuri yong joon is playing the role of damdeok. shrugs.]

“The one difference is that the mythical era and the main Goguryeo era are completely different in terms of images. Actually, the five minute demo tape that was shown to each TV station the other day, had scenes from the mythical era. Seeing only the mythical images would lead to a misunderstanding as to the type of story TWSSG is, so that scene has not been released to the general public.” (SSD spokesperson)

But that trailer and its images were broadcast in Taiwan at the end of August. It was Taiwan’s major TV station’s news program that broadcast the demo tape. We’ve used the station’s broadcast testimony to recreate the demo tape content.

The “April Snow” theme song played while images of Yonsama and Son Ye Jin appeared. Along with the narration, a flat panel television appears in which an unrecognizable Yonsama appears. In the blinding brightness, Yonsama’s upper torso is clothed in a white costume. As if enveloping everything around him, we see his gentle profile. The people in the conference room sitting around the large table watching this video are also shown.

Then producer Kim Jong Hak appears on the screen. He shakes hands with a male while accepting a gift and the producer continues talking while the news regarding BYJ ends.

We asked a drama spokesperson about the trailer. “That demo tape is either one that Kim Jong Hak’s staff took to Taiwan during their visit or one that the Taiwan staff got when they visited Kim Jong Hak’s office. They should not have received a copy. I didn’t know that it was broadcast. It was only produced for demo purposes so it won’t actually be shown in the drama. It’s a violation of their contract,” he said indignantly.

It takes very little effort for Yonsama to make the news. August 29 was his 34th birthday.

“The Korean production office received so many flowers both domestically and from abroad that the office looked like a flower field. IMX Japan created a 1972 port wine to commemorate his birthday. But Yonsama was in Seoul working.” (business spokesperson)

At the end of August, the Jejudo location sets were opened for a limited time to the public. Location filming is scheduled to begin mid-September on Jejudo. Official tours have also started on the 4th.

We hope to bring you “Great King” photos shortly in this magazine.

[Guest liezle]

Gaeulyeoja posted this on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home.

Korean to English translation by Joanne

"HWRL" starring BYJ & Kim Hyesoo..drama that got low rating compared to its drama quality

[Groonet]9/8/06 17:27

"Have We Really Loved-HWRL" 1999 MBC-TV drama starring BYJ & Kim Hyesoo was chosen as the drama that got low rating compared to its drama quality.

As a result of openion survey on "dramas that got low rating compared to its drama quality" done by Groonet(www.groonet.com), an entertainment portal site, from August 25 to September 7, "Have We Really Loved?"("HWRL" from here on) took the first place by getting 9289 votes (50%) from netizens.

THe "HWRL" is an outstanding drama that made us feel the exceedingly simple statement that only pure love would heal people's wound through love between Jaeho(BYJ), a person with bright brain embracing ambition to ascend his social status to get out of poverty, Hyeonsoo(Yoon Sonha) having necessary condition for Jaeho's ascent in social status, and Profession Shinhyeong, who, while fighting over self-esteem with her student, Jaeho, came have indeliable love with him.

A drama worthy of (?) writer Roh Heekyeong, the "HWRL" made TV views to shed lots of "tears from deep emotion" when it was aired, it did not, however, achieve so good report in aspect of viewing rate because it was dominated by SBS TV "Trap of Youth" starring Shim Eunha at the time.

But, degree of devotion to the 'HWRL" was higher than any other dramas so that the TV viewers who loved the drama at the time founded fan clubs , (drama) lovers' society, etc. and show power of gathering together doing energetic activities even until now, after 7 years have passed, and that proves that the 'HWRL" is the first mania drama as well as (the first) groupie drama in this nation.

.............Omit......

By the way, from 8, the Groonet is working on a opinion poll on "Who is the male actor with whom his opposite actress will be madely in love when they appear together in a drama or film"

(www.groonet.com/poll/?show=thisweek). We would like much participation by netizens.

Copyright ⓒ Groonet(www.groonet.com)

[Guest liezle]

Gaeulyeoja posted this on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home.

Korean to English translation by Joanne

BYJ, 'Let's ride a horse~' to Middle Asia

'TWSSG' visits Kyrgizstan for shooting, local fans become 'buoyed up'

[sports Hankook] 9/9/06 7:10:39

Actor BYJ is expected to arouse 'Yon-sama current' in Middle Asia.

BYJ plans to visit Kyrgizstan in Middle Asia for overseas location for the history drama 'TWSSG' in around end of Septembeer if early.

Although BYJ originally planned to leave fro China for overseas shooting, he came to leave for travel to Middle Asia in this time because the production crew finally decided the Kyrgizstan as their shooting site in the end of exploration.BOF, BYJ's mangement agency said, "We have not made an exact schedule for overseas shooting yet. If early, he plans to visit Kyrgizstan in around end of September and devote to drama shooting."

As this is the first time that BYJ would visit Middle Asia, it is expected that he will arouse hot reaction from local fans.

BYJ has already risen as the top star as the drama 'Winter Love Song' was introduced in the Middle Asia region including Kyrgizstan. Actually as it was gaining popularity to the extent that people could easily listen to theme music of the 'WLS' on the streets of Kyrgizstan since the end of last year, their interests in Korean culture, and further in Korea have reached at peak.

Moreover, as Koryeo People, descendants of Korean people are nesting in the Middle Asia region including Kyrgizstan as well as Uzbekistan, BYJ's visit is expected to become a signal shot of another different festival among local (Korean) residents.

BOF said, "We understand that fans for Korean Current stars including BYJ have set there locally growing spontaneously. Because he will have very much tight schedule, it is not clear whether or not a meeting with fans would happen."

Reported by Koh Gyudae,enter@sportshankook.co.kr

Copyright © Sports Hankook

http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/2006...07102558390.htm

[Guest frances]

Kwon Ohkyeong posted this on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home

translation from korean to english by Joanne from Quilt

Taiwan, "BYJ, star who gives an image of safety the most"

[Gonews]9/9/06

Who is the star giving consumers an image of safety the most?

The star who, Taiwanese consumers think, brings the sense of satety the most showed exactly BYJ.

As a commercial of the representative security company in Taiwan, which BYJ shot in utmost secrecy, was revealed for the first time on 7, the company for the commercial told, "BYJ was the most suitable as the model who would bring to consumer the biggest sense of safety and happiness and give trust to our company's image."

To the extent that people cannot discuss the Korean Current without making BYJ a subject of discussion, BYJ is still enjoying the top popularity in Japan, Taiwan, etc.

As much as BYJ has many fans, the staff for the commercial explained, (he) fits correctly to consumer of home security system commercial.

In particular, the dubbing of this commercial was done by voice actor who acted Joonsahng's voice in the drama 'WLS', it is already getting much responses from Taiwanese consumers.

Reported from Taiwan, Jeon Hwayoung, Special Correspondent,jeon@gonews.co.kr

Copyright ⓒ Gonews(www.gonews.co.kr),

[Guest frances]

April Snow Director's Cut started screening in Japan today

it has been a year since April Snow was screened in Korea and here's looking back

at some pics from Cine 21 during the promo of the film ~~

handsome YJ with pretty YJ

photos reposted by pet in foreverbyj.com

[Guest TY_KSW]

I just know that this premium wine is exclusively ads by YJ..

Credit:brokore.com

[Guest frances]

good day to all

drawings by nagajun

from nagajun's BYJ blog

images of Insoo from April Snow ~~

[Guest s3rene]

He looks really handsome in those April Snow's scans with Son Ye Jin. She is the second person I like for him other than CJW.

[Guest JoyceLee]

Saw these picture, but can't read the description.

From byjfan, by ghkdlxld, the title says 면세점에 있는 새사진들.

From Shie's Blog, it says 新しいロッテ免税店みたい！ from　club.brokore.com

[Guest liezle]

oh wow! joyce thank you! what a beautiful sight to start my day! sexy yong joon!!!! he is again wearing the "holey shirt" my oh my!

[Guest liezle]

gaeulyeoja posted this on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home.

Korean to English translation by Joanne

'Oe Chool by BYJ, 'Group staying up all-night' appeared for its re-release in Japan

[star News]9/10/06 07:43

The film 'Oe Chool(Japanese title 'April Snow'), starring BYJ & Sohn Yejin, drove explosive popularity once again at its re-release in Japan.

On 10, Nikan Sports in Japan reported that "the 'April Snow- Directors' cut' , a re-edited version by adding 30-minutes (of scenes) to the 'Oe Chool' that was released in the last year, attracted exceptional interests to the extent that group staying up all-night appeared on the first day of release on 9."

People showed high interests in the film, including the distribution of the assigned seat tickets at the TOHO Cinema at the Roppongi, Tokyo although they do do not have assigned seat system, to avoid confusion on the day of release, and lining up in queue in front of the theater from 5 AM to see 7AM show, which was moved up from original opening time by 2 hours.

Reported by Yoo Soonho,suno@mtstarnews.com

Copyright © Money Today Star News

[Guest liezle]

[PHOTOS] From Director's cut of the 'April Snow'

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

posted by joanne in Quilt

[Guest liezle]

smaller version of the photo from lotte duty free shop

[photos]면세점에 있는 새사진들 New photos at (Lotte) Duty-free Shop

Original source-oodo-nim

Reported from Hermes-maphie-nim