Original in Korean: wuri BoA Queen BoA nim (www.uriboa.com)
Reposted by: Boonseongbae (http://cafe.daum.net/byjintoronto)
Translated into English: suehan
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Finally, I came back to Korea.
I came back home. ~~!!!!
I just got home even though I deplaned at 2:30 pm,
Yonsama was in the same airplane that I boarded.
I wished BoA got on the same airplane with me,
but, Yonsama showed up.
Was he returning from somewhere to get some fresh air?
He was wearing white sneakers, black pants, white jacket, black hat, and black sunglasses.
His security guard (?), who was wearing a black suit, was next to me.
Yonsama was sitting in the second seat from the row next to me. (suehan: I’m not clear about this part.)
I could only see his profile a lot.
He was wearing sunglasses, so I just thought that he was an entertainer, not Yonsama.
But I could recognize him when I saw him smiling in the front.
Ah..
I saw Yongwoongjaejoong on the first day of travel even though it was a short period of time, and Yonsama was three seats next to me when I returned
(omitted)
+) The airplane which I used when I returned was a two-story plane.
I was sitting alone in the front row of the Prestige Class in the second floor.
I wanted to board the airplane unhurriedly, but they called my name hastily, so I guessed some celebrity might board the plane.
Ah.. They even put partitions in the lounge of Korean Air.
I had a suspicious mind at that time, and I hope that person would be BoA, but it wasn’t her so I was a bit disappointed.
I didn’t recognize him at first because he was wearing a hat and sunglasses.
But I could recognize him when I saw him smiling brightly in the front.
He might have been someone who was similar to him, not Yonsama.
I should have asked a security guard right next to me.
It looked like he kept playing games on his ipod with his head down.
He ate in-flight food, Bibimbab, and he used the restroom too.
That’s about it… not much. I was standing right next to him when we deplaned.
I followed him when we exited the plane.
I wanted to get his autograph, but I gave up early because I wasn’t brave enough to ask for it.
He might not be Yonsama.
Who else smiles like Yonsama?
Kim Hyeon Joong?
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon’s Keyeast has changed to a Two Representative System
NEWSIS, 2010-05-28 15:33
【Seoul = newsis】Reporter Ryu Sang Woo = Keyeast, in which Bae Yong Joon (38) is a major shareholder, was reorganized to Joint Representative System with Shin Pil Soon (34) and Yang Geun Hwan (35) as Keyeast representatives.
On the 28th of May, Keyeast said, “We would like to become a future – oriented cultural content company based on professionalism and innovativeness through a joint representative system which consist of management specialist from the outside and inside.”
Representative Shin is a certified public accountant and financial advisor. He worked for Samil PWC Advisory and Neoplux which is a private equity fund management company of Doosan Group. Representative Yang is a founder member and director of Korea Entertainment Management Association.
Representative Shin, who will orchestra the overall business, and management system of Keyeast, said, “I would like to develop a company that has both profitability and growth through a systematic management and the discovery a new form of business.”
Including Bae Yong Joon, Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, Lee Bo Young, Lee Ji Ah, Park Ye Jin, Bong Tae Gyue, Kim Soo Hyeon, Park Eun Bin belong to Keyeast.
In the later part of this year, Keyeast will produce the drama, “Dream High” with CJ Media and JYP Entertainment.
swryu@newsis.com
http://news.nate.com/view/20100528n13340
【Seoul = newsis】Reporter Ryu Sang Woo = Keyeast, in which Bae Yong Joon (38) is a major shareholder, was reorganized to Joint Representative System with Shin Pil Soon (34) and Yang Geun Hwan (35) as Keyeast representatives.
On the 28th of May, Keyeast said, “We would like to become a future – oriented cultural content company based on professionalism and innovativeness through a joint representative system which consist of management specialist from the outside and inside.”
Representative Shin is a certified public accountant and financial advisor. He worked for Samil PWC Advisory and Neoplux which is a private equity fund management company of Doosan Group. Representative Yang is a founder member and director of Korea Entertainment Management Association.
Representative Shin, who will orchestra the overall business, and management system of Keyeast, said, “I would like to develop a company that has both profitability and growth through a systematic management and the discovery a new form of business.”
Including Bae Yong Joon, Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, Lee Bo Young, Lee Ji Ah, Park Ye Jin, Bong Tae Gyue, Kim Soo Hyeon, Park Eun Bin belong to Keyeast.
In the later part of this year, Keyeast will produce the drama, “Dream High” with CJ Media and JYP Entertainment.
swryu@newsis.com
http://news.nate.com/view/20100528n13340
Thursday, May 27, 2010
[Repost and Trans]I saw Yonsama today.
Original in Korean: diddnal
Date: 2010.05.28 00:20
Translated into Korean: suehan
Today, I went to Cheongdamdong for an errand.
I entered an alley to look for a parking space, passed Cheongdam Elemantery School, and saw a group of Japanese aunties.
I wasn't sure whether his office was closer or not.
Right there, I saw Maybach which is worth eight hundred million Won and only Lee Geon Hee and Bae Yong Joon own.
I was looking at the car while I was passing it, and stopped my car
in front of it slowly.
Bae Yong Joon came out from the building, waved his hand at his fans, and got in the car with his security guard.
It happened so fast.
He was wearing sunglasses and looked so noble.
I haven’t seen an entertainer in a long time.
http://cafe.naver.com/cosmania/1510063
Date: 2010.05.28 00:20
Translated into Korean: suehan
Today, I went to Cheongdamdong for an errand.
I entered an alley to look for a parking space, passed Cheongdam Elemantery School, and saw a group of Japanese aunties.
I wasn't sure whether his office was closer or not.
Right there, I saw Maybach which is worth eight hundred million Won and only Lee Geon Hee and Bae Yong Joon own.
I was looking at the car while I was passing it, and stopped my car
in front of it slowly.
Bae Yong Joon came out from the building, waved his hand at his fans, and got in the car with his security guard.
It happened so fast.
He was wearing sunglasses and looked so noble.
I haven’t seen an entertainer in a long time.
http://cafe.naver.com/cosmania/1510063
[News Trans]The commercial in which Yonsama doesn’t smile.
Original in Japanese: Nikkansports
Translated into Korean: yume3
Translated into English: suehan
New commercial of “Megane Ichiba” in which the Korean Star Bae Yong Joon took a role for its image will be aired starting the 28th of May. In this commercial, there are “running scenes” and “jumping scenes”, but none are “scenes in which he smiles” for the first time.
It was filmed in the later part of April in Korea; there are scenes that show him running upstairs. He requested retakes and all of the staff were amazed in not seeing him gasping for air even though he ran upstairs more than thirty times.
Translated into Korean: yume3
Translated into English: suehan
New commercial of “Megane Ichiba” in which the Korean Star Bae Yong Joon took a role for its image will be aired starting the 28th of May. In this commercial, there are “running scenes” and “jumping scenes”, but none are “scenes in which he smiles” for the first time.
It was filmed in the later part of April in Korea; there are scenes that show him running upstairs. He requested retakes and all of the staff were amazed in not seeing him gasping for air even though he ran upstairs more than thirty times.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
[News Trans]BYJ’s Nintendo DS for the education of the Korean language will be released in Japan in August.
Star News 2010-05-27 10:31
[Money Today Star New, Reporter Jeon Hyeong Hwa]
Nintendo software for the intermediate Korean education course, which Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon is associated with, will be released in Japan in August.
On the 27th of May, Keyeast said, “’Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon – Dating (suehan: in order to develop male-female relationships) Chapter’ and ‘Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon – Test Chapter’ will begin taking reservations in May and will be released in August in Japan.”
‘Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon’ released September last year in Japan and was ranked the first and second in the educational software section in Amazon.com of Japan. About thirty thousand copies were sold within three months; since it was released in Japan, it received good reputation that inspired people to learn Korean.
Keyeast explained that Bae Yong Joon appeared as a Korean teacher in the follow-up edition and he concentrated in introducing the culture of Korea to his students.
http://news.nate.com/view/20100527n06447
[Money Today Star New, Reporter Jeon Hyeong Hwa]
Nintendo software for the intermediate Korean education course, which Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon is associated with, will be released in Japan in August.
On the 27th of May, Keyeast said, “’Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon – Dating (suehan: in order to develop male-female relationships) Chapter’ and ‘Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon – Test Chapter’ will begin taking reservations in May and will be released in August in Japan.”
‘Korean DS, Learning with Bae Yong Joon’ released September last year in Japan and was ranked the first and second in the educational software section in Amazon.com of Japan. About thirty thousand copies were sold within three months; since it was released in Japan, it received good reputation that inspired people to learn Korean.
Keyeast explained that Bae Yong Joon appeared as a Korean teacher in the follow-up edition and he concentrated in introducing the culture of Korea to his students.
http://news.nate.com/view/20100527n06447
[Trans]Yonsama Hot News - joseijishin
Original in Japanese: joseijishin
Translated into Korean: yume3
Translated into English: suehan
It’s said that the filming would start within this year, so it can be broadcast in the early part of next year. (Korean Newspaper Reporter)
It’s said that Yonsama will appear as a teacher at the entertainer training school in the drama “Dream High”, which might be his comeback drama, ever since “TWSSG (MBC)” about three years ago.
But, his agent responded in the Korean newspaper like this, “Bae Yong Joon is deeply involved in that drama, but he hasn’t decided whether he will appear or not. He will consider it when the detailed information comes out.”
In the meantime, what is he up to?
“I heard that, recently, he was sweating quite often at the driving range and he stayed in the dermatology clinic for about 5 hours to eat and talk. It should be a good rest time for him. Also, I heard that he went shopping at the herb clinic. To maintain his health? (same reporter)
His fans are looking forward to hear from him what his next work will be.
Translated into Korean: yume3
Translated into English: suehan
It’s said that the filming would start within this year, so it can be broadcast in the early part of next year. (Korean Newspaper Reporter)
It’s said that Yonsama will appear as a teacher at the entertainer training school in the drama “Dream High”, which might be his comeback drama, ever since “TWSSG (MBC)” about three years ago.
But, his agent responded in the Korean newspaper like this, “Bae Yong Joon is deeply involved in that drama, but he hasn’t decided whether he will appear or not. He will consider it when the detailed information comes out.”
In the meantime, what is he up to?
“I heard that, recently, he was sweating quite often at the driving range and he stayed in the dermatology clinic for about 5 hours to eat and talk. It should be a good rest time for him. Also, I heard that he went shopping at the herb clinic. To maintain his health? (same reporter)
His fans are looking forward to hear from him what his next work will be.
Monday, May 24, 2010
[Reposted}YJ's Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
The blogger, atom, posted YJ's Ferrari on his blog and I reposted some of them here. According to him, YJ was looking for a stylish sports car that has great power but also unnoticeable. He said that YJ shopped around for sports cars including the Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640, but he chose a Ferrari which fits the criteria above. If you want to see more pictures, please visit his blog at http://blog.naver.com/mmatom/30086700566.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon, Lee Young Ae, Who are they?
2010-05-20 14:50:54
[mydaily = Reporter Bae Kook Nam] * Top star actor and actress, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae, who haven’t appeared in any drama or movie for 3-5 years, have problems!
Top star actor and actress, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae continuously appear in the media, and we can see and hear of them through commercials. But it’s hard to see them as an actor/actress, which is their regular occupation, in a drama or movie.
“Are Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae an actor/actress?” The viewers, audiences, and public are criticizing them because they haven’t appeared in any drama or movie which makes actors/actresses keep their high popularities for a while.
Lee Yong Ae hasn’t appeared in any drama or movie for five years and Bae Yong Joon hasn’t appeared as an actor for three years.
Lee Young Ae meets the public through commercials, not movies or dramas, since the movie “Sympathy For Lady Vengeance” in 2005.” August 24th of last year, she married in the States with a US Korean resident and it was expected that it might be harder for her to work as an actress.
She returned to school when she married, and she is concentrating on the studying (the doctor’s course at the Han Yang Graduate School). She clearly expressed her opinion that the marriage and study would not interfere with her acting by saying “I’ll act if there is a good piece.”
But it’s known that there isn’t any drama or movie that she plans or considers to appear in at this time.
Lee Young Ae hasn’t appeared as an actor for five years, and many people are disappointed. There have also been comments stating that since she is a top star she should appear as an actress more often to show for her top star status.
The expectations and disappointment from the public regarding Bae Yong Joon aren’t so different. He rarely appears as an actor, not like the other Hallyu stars, such as Lee Byung Hun, Song Seong Hun, and Kwon Sang Woo, who actively work in dramas or movies. After “TWSSG” in 2007, he has not made an appearance as an actor to the public. There are rumors about a possible appearance in a drama such as ‘Dream High’, but his appearance has not been confirmed.
It’s a problematical attitude for a top star actor/actress who has a tremendous popularity if he/she does not communicate with the public through dramas or movies for 3 or 5 years.
Lee Soon Jae, 77 years old, has been acting for 54 years, and Yoon Yeo Jeong, 63 years old, has been acting for 44 years. They have made the viewers and audiences cry and laugh through countless dramas and movies for such a long time, and we were touched by their realistic and truthful talent.
Responding to the question, how long they are going to continue acting, Lee Soon Jae said, “I’m going to retire if I keep making mistakes and disturbing the others due to my memory lapses.”, and Yoon Yeo Jeong said, “I want to continue acting until I am not able to memorize the lines.” They also added that there was no reason for being described as an actor/actress if they don’t act.
Once, the singer Cho Yong Pil, the King of the singers who holds a tour concert nationwide every year and sings enthusiastically on stage, said this, “A singer who no longer sings on stage is not a singer.”
Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae, both are the most loved actors/actresses by the public. When can we see them again as an actor/actress in a drama or movie?
Reporter Bae Kook Nam; knbae@mydaily.co.kr
http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201005201443551117&ext=na
[mydaily = Reporter Bae Kook Nam] * Top star actor and actress, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae, who haven’t appeared in any drama or movie for 3-5 years, have problems!
Top star actor and actress, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae continuously appear in the media, and we can see and hear of them through commercials. But it’s hard to see them as an actor/actress, which is their regular occupation, in a drama or movie.
“Are Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae an actor/actress?” The viewers, audiences, and public are criticizing them because they haven’t appeared in any drama or movie which makes actors/actresses keep their high popularities for a while.
Lee Yong Ae hasn’t appeared in any drama or movie for five years and Bae Yong Joon hasn’t appeared as an actor for three years.
Lee Young Ae meets the public through commercials, not movies or dramas, since the movie “Sympathy For Lady Vengeance” in 2005.” August 24th of last year, she married in the States with a US Korean resident and it was expected that it might be harder for her to work as an actress.
She returned to school when she married, and she is concentrating on the studying (the doctor’s course at the Han Yang Graduate School). She clearly expressed her opinion that the marriage and study would not interfere with her acting by saying “I’ll act if there is a good piece.”
But it’s known that there isn’t any drama or movie that she plans or considers to appear in at this time.
Lee Young Ae hasn’t appeared as an actor for five years, and many people are disappointed. There have also been comments stating that since she is a top star she should appear as an actress more often to show for her top star status.
The expectations and disappointment from the public regarding Bae Yong Joon aren’t so different. He rarely appears as an actor, not like the other Hallyu stars, such as Lee Byung Hun, Song Seong Hun, and Kwon Sang Woo, who actively work in dramas or movies. After “TWSSG” in 2007, he has not made an appearance as an actor to the public. There are rumors about a possible appearance in a drama such as ‘Dream High’, but his appearance has not been confirmed.
It’s a problematical attitude for a top star actor/actress who has a tremendous popularity if he/she does not communicate with the public through dramas or movies for 3 or 5 years.
Lee Soon Jae, 77 years old, has been acting for 54 years, and Yoon Yeo Jeong, 63 years old, has been acting for 44 years. They have made the viewers and audiences cry and laugh through countless dramas and movies for such a long time, and we were touched by their realistic and truthful talent.
Responding to the question, how long they are going to continue acting, Lee Soon Jae said, “I’m going to retire if I keep making mistakes and disturbing the others due to my memory lapses.”, and Yoon Yeo Jeong said, “I want to continue acting until I am not able to memorize the lines.” They also added that there was no reason for being described as an actor/actress if they don’t act.
Once, the singer Cho Yong Pil, the King of the singers who holds a tour concert nationwide every year and sings enthusiastically on stage, said this, “A singer who no longer sings on stage is not a singer.”
Bae Yong Joon and Lee Young Ae, both are the most loved actors/actresses by the public. When can we see them again as an actor/actress in a drama or movie?
Reporter Bae Kook Nam; knbae@mydaily.co.kr
http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201005201443551117&ext=na
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
[News Trans]Is it true that Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Yong appear in the drama?
Sports Hankook, Reporter Lee Sang Joon; jun@sportshankook.co.kr
2010/05/19 22:44:50
There was news that Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young would appear in the drama, ‘Dream High’, but on the 19th of May, their agencies responded to the news by saying, “It has not been decided yet.”
Then, between the media and agencies, who is lying? If I make a conclusion first, no one is lying. ‘Dream High’ is the drama that Keyeast, in which Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder, and JYP Entertainment, in which Park Jin Young is a major shareholder, collaborated to produce, and it has been a while since the news that Bae Yong Joon and the entertainers in both agencies would appear in it came out.
But, the filming will start at the end of this year, and the writing of the script started not too long ago. So, the story lines and main casts have not been decided yet. The fact that both agencies said, “It hasn’t been decided yet.” can not be a lie.
Because the public relations were so active even before the drama was produced, news from media and reactions from the agencies were completely the opposite.
http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/201005/h20100519224450111780.htm
2010/05/19 22:44:50
There was news that Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young would appear in the drama, ‘Dream High’, but on the 19th of May, their agencies responded to the news by saying, “It has not been decided yet.”
Then, between the media and agencies, who is lying? If I make a conclusion first, no one is lying. ‘Dream High’ is the drama that Keyeast, in which Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder, and JYP Entertainment, in which Park Jin Young is a major shareholder, collaborated to produce, and it has been a while since the news that Bae Yong Joon and the entertainers in both agencies would appear in it came out.
But, the filming will start at the end of this year, and the writing of the script started not too long ago. So, the story lines and main casts have not been decided yet. The fact that both agencies said, “It hasn’t been decided yet.” can not be a lie.
Because the public relations were so active even before the drama was produced, news from media and reactions from the agencies were completely the opposite.
http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/201005/h20100519224450111780.htm
Monday, May 17, 2010
[Reposted & Trans]BYJ was spotted.
Original in Korean: Kim Misun
Date/Time: 2010.05.17 01:37
Translated into Korean: suehan
Yesterday, Yonsama came to CC.
Everyone said that he looked so handsome.
Oh, man. I didn’t see him.
http://minihp.cyworld.com/25772610/1485906914
suehan: According to the members of byjintoronto, it looks like that CC means country club, so he might have played golf on that day.
Date/Time: 2010.05.17 01:37
Translated into Korean: suehan
Yesterday, Yonsama came to CC.
Everyone said that he looked so handsome.
Oh, man. I didn’t see him.
http://minihp.cyworld.com/25772610/1485906914
suehan: According to the members of byjintoronto, it looks like that CC means country club, so he might have played golf on that day.
[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon’s Keyeast, 8.1 Billion Won for The First Quarter Revenue… Increased 223%
OSEN 2010-05-17 16:47
[OSEN=Reporter Bong Joon Young]Entertainment company, Keyeast, for which Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder, had sales of 8.1 billion Won for the first quarter of 2010 and it has increased 223% compared to the first quarter of last year.
Keyeast released their first quarter report through the quarterly report in the afternoon on May 17th. According to Keyeast, the sales of the first quarter was 8,161,434,247 Won and it has increased 223% compared to the same quarter of last year (the first quarter of 2009 was 3,646,430,824 Won), and profit has increased 796% (73,640,640 Won in the first quarter of 2009, and 586,769,688 Won in the first quarter of 2010). They especially said that the profit was more than last year’s entire profits.
They pointed out that the increases of the sales and profits resulted from “the sales increase from the merger with its subsidiary company, BOF and its synergy effects”, and “the services for the production of the animation Winter Sonata affected largely to the sales of the first quarter.” And they added that “it also resulted from the continuous activities of the entertainers including Bae Yong Joon, Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, Lee Bo Young, and Lee Ji Ah.”
Especially, they had additional contents businesses in 2009 such as DVD sales of the broadcasting, 3D movie in theaters, and the publication of the photo books from ‘the Tokyo Dome Event in Japan’, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, and ‘Animation Winter Sonata,”, and it looks like they were the reason the profits increased.
An official of Keyeast said, “Right now, we’re earnestly working on the production of the drama ‘Dream High’, the production of documentary film, various licenses, and MD businesses. And we expect positive results from the additional businesses contents coming from the know-how of one source multi use business in the future.”
Recently, Keyeast renewed the exclusive contracts with Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, and Lee Ji Ah.
bongjy@osen.co.kr
http://news.nate.com/view/20100517n16034
[OSEN=Reporter Bong Joon Young]Entertainment company, Keyeast, for which Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon is a major shareholder, had sales of 8.1 billion Won for the first quarter of 2010 and it has increased 223% compared to the first quarter of last year.
Keyeast released their first quarter report through the quarterly report in the afternoon on May 17th. According to Keyeast, the sales of the first quarter was 8,161,434,247 Won and it has increased 223% compared to the same quarter of last year (the first quarter of 2009 was 3,646,430,824 Won), and profit has increased 796% (73,640,640 Won in the first quarter of 2009, and 586,769,688 Won in the first quarter of 2010). They especially said that the profit was more than last year’s entire profits.
They pointed out that the increases of the sales and profits resulted from “the sales increase from the merger with its subsidiary company, BOF and its synergy effects”, and “the services for the production of the animation Winter Sonata affected largely to the sales of the first quarter.” And they added that “it also resulted from the continuous activities of the entertainers including Bae Yong Joon, Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, Lee Bo Young, and Lee Ji Ah.”
Especially, they had additional contents businesses in 2009 such as DVD sales of the broadcasting, 3D movie in theaters, and the publication of the photo books from ‘the Tokyo Dome Event in Japan’, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, and ‘Animation Winter Sonata,”, and it looks like they were the reason the profits increased.
An official of Keyeast said, “Right now, we’re earnestly working on the production of the drama ‘Dream High’, the production of documentary film, various licenses, and MD businesses. And we expect positive results from the additional businesses contents coming from the know-how of one source multi use business in the future.”
Recently, Keyeast renewed the exclusive contracts with Lee Na Young, Choi Gang Hee, and Lee Ji Ah.
bongjy@osen.co.kr
http://news.nate.com/view/20100517n16034
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
[Trans]The memory of (Yon)sama
Original in Korean: Cheongyanggochu
Date/Time: 2010/05/11 23:36
Translated into English: suehan
April 30, 2010 will be the day that I’m never going to forget.
It might remain in memory for my entire life.
My day has begun as usual.
After 10:00 a.m.,
........................................
........................................
The director, who has a particular character, called me urgently with a little nervous voice.
The director said,
“Please get ready for Yonsama Bae Yong Joon because he is coming at five o’clock today to look at the clubs.”
Oh, Yeah ~~~!!!
The top class super star entertainer is coming.....!!
I cleaned the indoor driving range and replaced the old balls with new ones.
I reviewed his golf records and history for about an hour and acquired full knowledge of them.
The information I obtained goes as follows;
It’s said that he is the member of Singgeul Beonggeul Golf Club, and he is a power hitter and his average handicap is under ten. It’s said that he hasn’t played golf for about six years due to his shoulder injury.
We’re busy these days because of the golf season, so the three of us including Young Bok and Hyeon Joong moved busily. Time has passed and it became five p.m. which was the reservation time.
Shortly after, we got a call from his staff indicating that he would arrive in five minutes. At that time, there were five customers in the fitting room not knowing what was going to happen in five minutes. They were making noises while choosing the good golf clubs.
Click..
Click..
Click..
There was a big noise on the iron stairs and, at that moment, he was surrounded by his staff when he appeared.
Saliva in my mouth has already gone, but I swallowed saliva.
The middle age woman customer near him had an expression of disbelief she couldn’t believe what she saw and tried to confirm him several times. She came with her husband and he was embarrassed. hahaha
I initiated the conversation with him about golf, this and that, with an intentional (?) comfortable expression.
I could feel that our relationship improved in about five minutes. It looked like the relationship between the star and the fitter changed to the comfortable customer and the fitter.
We talked about the desires and deficiencies of the golf equipments for about an hour and started to hit the ball.
I have seen many entertainers, but he was different from the others.
It looked like his old swing still remained, so he showed a fast head speed with a strong impact.
The fact that he was formally a power hitter wasn’t a lie.
I could see his sincere, exploratory, and competitive attitude from the questions he asked while I was talking to him for about two hours about the golf clubs from a very short distance.
After the consultation, he ordered the clubs based on the data of unmoving and moving positions and left the store.
He said goodbye to all of the employees.
Surely, he was a star......!!
I went outside with the director to where his car was to send him off.
He said this when he was leaving,
“I’ll come back to order *** golf club. ~~~~~~!!”
I had a wonderful day.
I was really happy even though I needed to work for about four hours to make his golf club in my off day.
Later, I heard the story that all of female employees of the building where our fitting shop was located gathered near the window and brought their cell phones to the window to take pictures of him. hahaha
Next day, his Maybach showed up and a curtain of the back seat was drawn on the window. (I wish I could live like him.) I gave the golf club and its specifications to his manager (?)
http://blog.naver.com/av10007/40106392224
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suehan: I’m reposting the pictures that I believe they were taken on that day, April 30, 2010.
Date/Time: 2010/05/11 23:36
Translated into English: suehan
April 30, 2010 will be the day that I’m never going to forget.
It might remain in memory for my entire life.
My day has begun as usual.
After 10:00 a.m.,
........................................
........................................
The director, who has a particular character, called me urgently with a little nervous voice.
The director said,
“Please get ready for Yonsama Bae Yong Joon because he is coming at five o’clock today to look at the clubs.”
Oh, Yeah ~~~!!!
The top class super star entertainer is coming.....!!
I cleaned the indoor driving range and replaced the old balls with new ones.
I reviewed his golf records and history for about an hour and acquired full knowledge of them.
The information I obtained goes as follows;
It’s said that he is the member of Singgeul Beonggeul Golf Club, and he is a power hitter and his average handicap is under ten. It’s said that he hasn’t played golf for about six years due to his shoulder injury.
We’re busy these days because of the golf season, so the three of us including Young Bok and Hyeon Joong moved busily. Time has passed and it became five p.m. which was the reservation time.
Shortly after, we got a call from his staff indicating that he would arrive in five minutes. At that time, there were five customers in the fitting room not knowing what was going to happen in five minutes. They were making noises while choosing the good golf clubs.
Click..
Click..
Click..
There was a big noise on the iron stairs and, at that moment, he was surrounded by his staff when he appeared.
Saliva in my mouth has already gone, but I swallowed saliva.
The middle age woman customer near him had an expression of disbelief she couldn’t believe what she saw and tried to confirm him several times. She came with her husband and he was embarrassed. hahaha
I initiated the conversation with him about golf, this and that, with an intentional (?) comfortable expression.
I could feel that our relationship improved in about five minutes. It looked like the relationship between the star and the fitter changed to the comfortable customer and the fitter.
We talked about the desires and deficiencies of the golf equipments for about an hour and started to hit the ball.
I have seen many entertainers, but he was different from the others.
It looked like his old swing still remained, so he showed a fast head speed with a strong impact.
The fact that he was formally a power hitter wasn’t a lie.
I could see his sincere, exploratory, and competitive attitude from the questions he asked while I was talking to him for about two hours about the golf clubs from a very short distance.
After the consultation, he ordered the clubs based on the data of unmoving and moving positions and left the store.
He said goodbye to all of the employees.
Surely, he was a star......!!
I went outside with the director to where his car was to send him off.
He said this when he was leaving,
“I’ll come back to order *** golf club. ~~~~~~!!”
I had a wonderful day.
I was really happy even though I needed to work for about four hours to make his golf club in my off day.
Later, I heard the story that all of female employees of the building where our fitting shop was located gathered near the window and brought their cell phones to the window to take pictures of him. hahaha
Next day, his Maybach showed up and a curtain of the back seat was drawn on the window. (I wish I could live like him.) I gave the golf club and its specifications to his manager (?)
http://blog.naver.com/av10007/40106392224
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suehan: I’m reposting the pictures that I believe they were taken on that day, April 30, 2010.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
BYJ’s Nintendo DS is a big success in Japan.
suehan: Here is a posting which shows the huge success of BYJ’s Nintendo DS program teaching Korean for the Japanese.
Status of the game industries in Busan (May, 2010)
Original in Korean: Game 2.0
Date/Time: 2010/05/11 00:11
Translated into English: suehan
(omitted)
5. Mobilero laid a foundation from the mobile game, “Dangerous Invitation”, but not like their company name, they are currently developing a game for Nintendo DS.
They had a huge success because of the Bae Yong Joon’s Japanese class program in Japan which was reported in some newspapers a while ago. Anyhow, after that, they stopped the business relating to the mobile game completely and are working on several projects relating to the Nintendo. They are becoming the most stabilized company in Busan.
I heard that they are going to change the company’s name soon.
They are located at Centum City in Haewoondae, their home page address is: http://www.mobilero.co.kr
http://novallis.tistory.com/115
*suehan: I believe a follow up program is on the way.
Status of the game industries in Busan (May, 2010)
Original in Korean: Game 2.0
Date/Time: 2010/05/11 00:11
Translated into English: suehan
(omitted)
5. Mobilero laid a foundation from the mobile game, “Dangerous Invitation”, but not like their company name, they are currently developing a game for Nintendo DS.
They had a huge success because of the Bae Yong Joon’s Japanese class program in Japan which was reported in some newspapers a while ago. Anyhow, after that, they stopped the business relating to the mobile game completely and are working on several projects relating to the Nintendo. They are becoming the most stabilized company in Busan.
I heard that they are going to change the company’s name soon.
They are located at Centum City in Haewoondae, their home page address is: http://www.mobilero.co.kr
http://novallis.tistory.com/115
*suehan: I believe a follow up program is on the way.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
[Extracted News Trans]Yonsama Wine
2010-05-09 18:07
‘Wine Korea has to produce about $400,000 worth of wine due to this contract (suehan: with Indonesia). This company is in conference with Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon regarding the production of Yonsama Wine.”
Source: http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2010050979381
For your reference, here is the website of Wine Korea; http://www.winekr.co.kr/
‘Wine Korea has to produce about $400,000 worth of wine due to this contract (suehan: with Indonesia). This company is in conference with Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon regarding the production of Yonsama Wine.”
Source: http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2010050979381
For your reference, here is the website of Wine Korea; http://www.winekr.co.kr/
Saturday, May 8, 2010
[Reposted & Trans]Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon
2010/05/09 07:40
Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon likes the mountain.
Personally, he and I graduated from the same middle school, but he is 12 years younger than me.
My friend opened a store which specilizes in climbing.
I saw the plant that Yonsama sent.
I heard that he is Yonsama’s climbing ‘instructor’.
http://blog.naver.com/nepashop/90086657880
Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon likes the mountain.
Personally, he and I graduated from the same middle school, but he is 12 years younger than me.
My friend opened a store which specilizes in climbing.
I saw the plant that Yonsama sent.
I heard that he is Yonsama’s climbing ‘instructor’.
http://blog.naver.com/nepashop/90086657880
Clip is gone.
Do you remember BYJ’s big black dog, Clip? I don’t know when Clip disappeared, but I found a posting which indicates that BYJ doesn’t own him any more.
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Original in Korean: Byeong Hoon Park
Date/Time: 2010.05.07 22:12
Translated into English: suehan
Hello, I’m a new member.
Hello, I joined the club yesterday and I’m the owner of Clip.
I have a Rottweiler, and Bae Yong Joon was a previous owner of this dog. (You can see the picture of this dog from the Royal Dog School website. Please type Clip to search it.)
Clip was trained for five years (training fee was about thirty million won) and it came to my house due to Bae Yong Joon’s personal reasons.
http://club.cyworld.com/54107770111/19856474
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*suehan: I brought the picture of Clip from the Royal Dog School website, http://www.schooldog.com/
(It’s is Bae Yong Joon’s dog, Clip.
We’ve been training and taking care of him for five years now. 08-06-09 12:21)
(Yonsama's dog, Clip 04-06-24 19:59)
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Original in Korean: Byeong Hoon Park
Date/Time: 2010.05.07 22:12
Translated into English: suehan
Hello, I’m a new member.
Hello, I joined the club yesterday and I’m the owner of Clip.
I have a Rottweiler, and Bae Yong Joon was a previous owner of this dog. (You can see the picture of this dog from the Royal Dog School website. Please type Clip to search it.)
Clip was trained for five years (training fee was about thirty million won) and it came to my house due to Bae Yong Joon’s personal reasons.
http://club.cyworld.com/54107770111/19856474
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*suehan: I brought the picture of Clip from the Royal Dog School website, http://www.schooldog.com/
(It’s is Bae Yong Joon’s dog, Clip.
We’ve been training and taking care of him for five years now. 08-06-09 12:21)
(Yonsama's dog, Clip 04-06-24 19:59)
Friday, May 7, 2010
A Korean fan saw BYJ.
Original in Korean: mahnim (cafe.daum.net/byjintoronto)
date/time: 10.05.07 23:46
Translated into English: suehan
[This is my first posting, and I want to share this story with you. I saw BYJ today.]
I was going to keep this story to myself only, but I changed my mind so I could share it with you. Unexpectedly, I needed to go to the dermatology clinic today and saw Japanese fans that were standing in the street. So, I guessed that ‘he might come here today as well.’ (Sometimes, I asked to the nurses (suehan: about him) when I saw the Japanese fans who were standing outside. Most of the time, I got this response from them ‘he has not showed up yet’, so I’ve never seen him.)
I wondered when I saw the director opened the door in the lobby of the first floor and she was standing next to the door. And I could hear the noise from outside.
BYJ came inside and watched outside while waving his hand and talking with the director for a few minutes.
He said this, I think, “They are taking pictures.” Anyway, he talked about the pictures for a few times. (Here is my question. Is it wrong to take a picture of the clinic?) Anyway, his voice was low and an art.
He was wearing a black cap, sunglasses, black jersey.
He came alone.
He got on the elevator with the director.
I passed there and used the stairs with the other director.. (wuuu.. I should have gotten on the elevator, but I was so nervous.)
It seemed that he was close to her because he was using the informal words when he talked to that director. Oh, I was so jealous of her.
His face was small and pretty dark.
He was skinnier than I expected.
I better go buy coupons of the dermatology clinic. Hahaha
I regret not taking pictures of him, because I was too timid.
I didn’t dare take pictures of him because only he and I were there with the exception of the nurses
I’d like to share this story with you even though it was a very small experience because you’re starving to hear every small news of him.
date/time: 10.05.07 23:46
Translated into English: suehan
[This is my first posting, and I want to share this story with you. I saw BYJ today.]
I was going to keep this story to myself only, but I changed my mind so I could share it with you. Unexpectedly, I needed to go to the dermatology clinic today and saw Japanese fans that were standing in the street. So, I guessed that ‘he might come here today as well.’ (Sometimes, I asked to the nurses (suehan: about him) when I saw the Japanese fans who were standing outside. Most of the time, I got this response from them ‘he has not showed up yet’, so I’ve never seen him.)
I wondered when I saw the director opened the door in the lobby of the first floor and she was standing next to the door. And I could hear the noise from outside.
BYJ came inside and watched outside while waving his hand and talking with the director for a few minutes.
He said this, I think, “They are taking pictures.” Anyway, he talked about the pictures for a few times. (Here is my question. Is it wrong to take a picture of the clinic?) Anyway, his voice was low and an art.
He was wearing a black cap, sunglasses, black jersey.
He came alone.
He got on the elevator with the director.
I passed there and used the stairs with the other director.. (wuuu.. I should have gotten on the elevator, but I was so nervous.)
It seemed that he was close to her because he was using the informal words when he talked to that director. Oh, I was so jealous of her.
His face was small and pretty dark.
He was skinnier than I expected.
I better go buy coupons of the dermatology clinic. Hahaha
I regret not taking pictures of him, because I was too timid.
I didn’t dare take pictures of him because only he and I were there with the exception of the nurses
I’d like to share this story with you even though it was a very small experience because you’re starving to hear every small news of him.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
[Reposted and Trans]Gorilla In The Kitchen
suehan; You might already know the blogger, atom, but I want to introduce him to those who are not familiar with his nickname. He is a sommelier who appears in BYJ’s book, ‘The Journey to discover the beauty of Korea.”, and BYJ attended to his wedding in Busan.
Original in Korean: atom
Date/Time: 2010/05/06 17:29
Translated into English: suehan
Gorilla In The Kitchen
I went to the Gorilla In The Kitchen after a long time.
I had dinner at some other place and went there to have desserts.
It was quiet because it was a late week night.
Balcony was open, so it would be good to have brunch.
First, I had the espresso double to take away the aftertaste.
Tiramisu cake
It was a good size for 2, 3 people, and
it was nice and moist.
This is the icy soft persimmon, which I strongly recommend to you.
I tried it because of a recommendation.
I heard that the owner and cooks created this menu.
The owner likes a soft persimmon and often ate it this way in the summer with the ones which he stored in the refrigerator during winter.
It’s said that the cooks of the GIK tasted, like it and selected this item as the menu.
The persimmon was soft and sweet and it would be nutritious because nuts were added.
It’ll be another favorite menu with an eel on the five grains.
It was melting in my mouth.^^
http://blog.naver.com/mmatom/30085616229
Original in Korean: atom
Date/Time: 2010/05/06 17:29
Translated into English: suehan
Gorilla In The Kitchen
I went to the Gorilla In The Kitchen after a long time.
I had dinner at some other place and went there to have desserts.
It was quiet because it was a late week night.
Balcony was open, so it would be good to have brunch.
First, I had the espresso double to take away the aftertaste.
Tiramisu cake
It was a good size for 2, 3 people, and
it was nice and moist.
This is the icy soft persimmon, which I strongly recommend to you.
I tried it because of a recommendation.
I heard that the owner and cooks created this menu.
The owner likes a soft persimmon and often ate it this way in the summer with the ones which he stored in the refrigerator during winter.
It’s said that the cooks of the GIK tasted, like it and selected this item as the menu.
The persimmon was soft and sweet and it would be nutritious because nuts were added.
It’ll be another favorite menu with an eel on the five grains.
It was melting in my mouth.^^
http://blog.naver.com/mmatom/30085616229
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
BYJ's update
suehan: I found this posting on nate.com, but it was originally posted on the Mokpo DSLR Club website, club.cyworld.com/mokpodslr. Mokpo (木浦) is a city in South Jeolla Province and I reposted the map from naver.com after the translation.
Original in Korean: Kim Chang Yong
Date/Time: 2010.05.04 08:02
Translated into English: suehan
Since the morning..
A very busy day has begun..
A secret Yonsama’s 3 days -2 nights trip has ended..
He left.
I’m so envious of him, and I really wanted to ride his car.
I want to win the lottery.
I heard that today would be hot too.
Please take care of your health.
http://club.cyworld.com/53734884110/19568999
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Original in Korean: Kim Chang Yong
Date/Time: 2010.05.04 08:02
Translated into English: suehan
Since the morning..
A very busy day has begun..
A secret Yonsama’s 3 days -2 nights trip has ended..
He left.
I’m so envious of him, and I really wanted to ride his car.
I want to win the lottery.
I heard that today would be hot too.
Please take care of your health.
http://club.cyworld.com/53734884110/19568999
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Monday, May 3, 2010
[Reposted & Trans]Yonsama
2010.05.03 14:59
Yonsama
I heard that Bae Yong Joon owns Gorilla In The Kitchen, but I didn’t know he eats there.
I took a picture of him while I was sandwiched between Japanese aunties. Click!
http://minihp.cyworld.com/60666936/1314524469
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Suehan: I heard that he met Kim Hyun Joong at the Gorilla In The Kitchen on May 1, 2010 and he wore clothes similar to what he wore on the day he arrived at Japan secretly.
From his wardrobe in the picture, I think the blogger took a picture of him on the same day he met Kim Hyun Joong.
Yonsama
I heard that Bae Yong Joon owns Gorilla In The Kitchen, but I didn’t know he eats there.
I took a picture of him while I was sandwiched between Japanese aunties. Click!
http://minihp.cyworld.com/60666936/1314524469
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Suehan: I heard that he met Kim Hyun Joong at the Gorilla In The Kitchen on May 1, 2010 and he wore clothes similar to what he wore on the day he arrived at Japan secretly.
From his wardrobe in the picture, I think the blogger took a picture of him on the same day he met Kim Hyun Joong.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon’s ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’ will be released in an additional three countries.
Sports Hankook 2010-05-03 06:36
Bae Yong Joon’s book, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, will be released in an additional three counties.
In the middle of last year, he released the book, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, in Korea and Japan at the same time to introduce the traditional culture of Korea. After that, he got offers from overseas publishing companies and decided to release his book in USA, China and Taiwan recently.
He already made contracts with the local publishing companies. Including these deals, his book is translated into four languages and it’ll be an opportunity for his fans to read his book. A staff of Keyeast, BYJ’s management company, said, “We closely cooperate with the publishing companies in each country to release the book within this year. We expect high sales because BYJ is widely known in USA, China, and Taiwan through his movies and dramas.”
It’s known that BYJ had sales close to five billion won including its related tourism products with its continuous sales. So far, a total of 130,000 copies were sold in Korea and Japan, 65,000 copies in each country. The price of the book in Korea is 18,000 won, so the sales amount would be about 1.2 billion won. The total sales amount in Japan is over 2.4 billion won because its price in Japan is 2,835 yen (about 37,100 won) each book. The total sales amount of the book in both countries is over 3.6 billion won.
A company, Key To Korea related to Keyeast has brought four tourism products based on the famous places which appeared in his book for Japanese tourists. A 3 day-2 night tourism product, which has begun in early November last year, is sold out. The sales amount of the tourism products is about one billion won, so the total sales amount will easily be over five billion won. He added, “BYJ stresses the fact that his translated book could be of help even in introducing Korea.”
Reporter Ahn Jin Yong; realyong@sportshankook.co.kr
http://news.nate.com/view/20100503n01859
Bae Yong Joon’s book, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, will be released in an additional three counties.
In the middle of last year, he released the book, ‘The Journey to Discover the Beauty of Korea’, in Korea and Japan at the same time to introduce the traditional culture of Korea. After that, he got offers from overseas publishing companies and decided to release his book in USA, China and Taiwan recently.
He already made contracts with the local publishing companies. Including these deals, his book is translated into four languages and it’ll be an opportunity for his fans to read his book. A staff of Keyeast, BYJ’s management company, said, “We closely cooperate with the publishing companies in each country to release the book within this year. We expect high sales because BYJ is widely known in USA, China, and Taiwan through his movies and dramas.”
It’s known that BYJ had sales close to five billion won including its related tourism products with its continuous sales. So far, a total of 130,000 copies were sold in Korea and Japan, 65,000 copies in each country. The price of the book in Korea is 18,000 won, so the sales amount would be about 1.2 billion won. The total sales amount in Japan is over 2.4 billion won because its price in Japan is 2,835 yen (about 37,100 won) each book. The total sales amount of the book in both countries is over 3.6 billion won.
A company, Key To Korea related to Keyeast has brought four tourism products based on the famous places which appeared in his book for Japanese tourists. A 3 day-2 night tourism product, which has begun in early November last year, is sold out. The sales amount of the tourism products is about one billion won, so the total sales amount will easily be over five billion won. He added, “BYJ stresses the fact that his translated book could be of help even in introducing Korea.”
Reporter Ahn Jin Yong; realyong@sportshankook.co.kr
http://news.nate.com/view/20100503n01859
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