CHIKARA

BYJ in Choa mag Vol.5

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0000

BYJ in Kyoto, Japan

History of Bae Yong Joon on Dec 31 @ DATV channel

BYJ - AB / Winter 2011

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:06:00 +0000

Source : Arnaldo Bassini
Photos shared by Tomato @ loveyongjoon (thanks a lot sis)

[Photo] BYJ sends flowers for opening of KHJ's Ilsan Jascal Chicken

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:27:00 +0000

source: http://ameblo.jp/hinata-poccapoca/entry-11054220435.html

KHJ's Western Ilsan store "Jacsal Chicken" opened last October 20.

flowers from Yong Joon

much thanks to Hinata

[Trans]YJ is going to have a housewarming party.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:09:00 +0000

[Trans]YJ is going to have a housewarming party.

Translation by Suehan (thanks a lot)

suehan: Kim Hyun Joong appeared a radio show, “Date at Two O’Clock”, on October 17, 2011, and talked about YJ a bit. This video is about 35 minutes long, and he talked about YJ at around the 31:00 mark.

Cr: YT by TheHyunjoongnara

DJ: I have another question for you. I heard that you have been questioned a lot about Bae Yong Joon, and you talked about him quite often. Did Bae Yong Joon make any comments on that?

KHJ: Nope, not at all. He says nice things like I might be exhausted from an album.
DJ: He cares a lot about you.

KHJ: Yes, he does.

DJ: Do you guys call and see each other a lot?

KHJ: Yes. He invited me for his housewarming party.

DJ: Is Bae Yong Joon going to have a housewarming party? Please take pictures and post them. I’d like to see them.

[Photos] BYJ in Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:03:00 +0000

photos credit as label (thanks)

BYJ received a certificate of appreciation from JTA

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:32:00 +0000

BYJ has received a certificate of appreciation from Japan Tourism Agency last 8 Oct. at Daikakuji, Kyoto.

Source:http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/topics01_000059.html
2011年10月8日(土)、京都・大覚寺において、韓国の俳優ペ・ヨンジュンさんに、溝畑観光庁長官から感謝状を贈呈しました。

ペ・ヨンジュンさんには、長年にわたり日韓観光交流の増進にご尽力いただくとともに、東日本大震災後、観光庁長官を通じて、被災地の方に対し、多額の義援金と救援物資をお贈りいただきました。今回の感謝状は、ペ・ヨンジュンさんの日韓観光交流へのご尽力と、震災への温かいご支援に感謝の意を表明したものであります。
(leny: Japanese Tourism expressed warm appreciation for BYJ's support to the earthquake)
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/topics01_000059.html
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/topics01_000075.html

観光庁は、ペ・ヨンジュンさんの温かい気持ちにしっかり応えられるように、日韓観光交流の一層の増進と、観光を核とした日本の再生に力を尽くしてまいります！

BYJ - 2012 Table Top Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:22:00 +0000

■Reservation date start：2011.10.18 -10：00AM until 2011.11.7 -10：00AM
■Delivery date：2011.12.10
■Price: JPY1,575
■Size: 220㎜ × 150㎜
■Produced by Digital Adventure

Place your order here

BYJ's 3rd Special released of Christmas Cake & Sparkling Wine.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Family Mart started to accept last Oct 4 orders or reservation of BYJ's 3rd Special released of Christmas Cake & Sparkling Wine.

YOU can order: here

Most Recognizable and Popular Hallyu Star in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:50:00 +0000

One of the most credible news publications in Japan, Nikkei Entertainment magazine published a survey on “Hallyu Star Rankings” among 300 women residing in Japan aged 15 to 59, from August to September this year.

Results of the survey were revealed in the magazine’s latest October special edition. For male Hallyu stars, Bae Yong Joon topped the “degree of recognition” category, followed by Lee Byung Hun and Jang Geun Suk in second and third place respectively. And for female Hallyu star in Japan, Choi Ji Woo topped both the “degree of recognition” and “popularity” categories.

Most recognizable Hallyu stars Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo even appeared in the anime movie "Atashinchi The 3D Movie" (2010)

Source:Soompi.com by shyangz, 2011.10.5 (thanks a lot)

BYJ gum @ Family Mart

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:36:00 +0000

hmmmnn... so yummy gummy...

Photos shared by Fuyuka (thanks)

[reposted trans]BYJ Staff Blog (30)　To everyone visiting KEYEAST

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:08:00 +0000

Trans by tomato99 ♥ October 14, 2011 (thanks a lot)

source: BYJ Mobile Official Site
BYJ Staff Blog

To everyone visiting KEYEAST
5　October 2011
by Keyeast staff
Japanese to English: tomato99 @LoveBaeYongJoon

(tomato: this is an excerpt from the posting.)

Hello,
This is Keyeast.

I have a one news for everyone.
Before, when you came to visit our office, all you could do was to take photos in front of our office.
And now, we have prepared little something as a souvenir.

It is a KEYEAST visit memory postcard with photos of all of our actors.
There will be a stamp next to the postcards, you can stamp it on empty space at the back of the postcard.
When you visit Korea next time, please take it home for your memory.

I hope this will be a good news for everyone.

It is change of the seasons, please take care of yourself.

BYJ mobile site staff

[JOB notice] dear family,

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:07:00 +0000

Japanese to English: tomato99 ♥ @LoveBaeYongJoon/October 11, 2011

source: JOB

title: dear family
name: Digital Adventure / administrator
date: 2011/10/11 0:45:34

contents:

Dear family,

Hello,

As we have posted on news column, on 5th October, drama “Dream High” won “Skapa! Award” and “Skapa! Korea/China Award.”at “Skapa! Award 2011” ceremony.
Bae Yong Joon and staff are really happy that we have received so much support from everyone.
Thank you very much.

Last week, Bae Yong Joon visited Japan to attend the ceremony for “Skapa! Award 2011,” he has safely returned to Korea last night.

During this stay, he visited Kyoto for the first time, enjoyed early autumn Kyoto with staff, he was able to spend very relaxing time.
We appreciate for warmly watching us at every visit sites.

Day by day season is turning to autumn, it is getting cooler at morning and nights.
Please do take care and be healthy all the time.

[pics & vods] “Skapa! Award 2011″ award ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Photos below shared by tomato99 ♥ @ loveyongjoon, October 6, 2011 (thanks a lot)

source: Sanspo.com
2011.10.6 05:03

upon “Skapa! Award 2011″ ceremony held on Oct. 5, Yonsama produce drama “Dream High” won “Korea/China Award” and “Skapa! Award.”

Bae Yong Joon commented, “I am honored to win the award. I would like to meet everyone as an actor soon.”

source:Manta.web

source: Daily Sports

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More photos shared by Sayaka, (thanks a lot sis)

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BYJ leaving the hotel, Oct.6'11

source: byjgallery by style/
YouTube by maxyasai (thanks a lot sisters!!)

BYJ @Skapa Awards 2011
Source : YouTube by maronbyj(thanks!)

Bae Yong Joon accepted “Skapa Award 2011” on behalf of Dream High
Source: YouTube by shinara17 (thanks)

[JOB news] “Dream High” won Skapa! Award 2011.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:05:00 +0000

Shared & trans by tomato99 ♥@ loveyongjoon,October 8, 2011

source: JOB
2011.10.07

On 5 October at “Skapa! Award 2011″ ceremony, drama “Dream High” which was aired at DATV from this January won “Skapa! Award” and “Skapa Korea/China Award.”

We sincerely send our appreciation to everyone’s votes for drama “Dream High,” and for all of your support.

[vod] BYJ at Haneda on 4 Oct. 2011

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:01:00 +0000

Shared by tomato99 ♥ @ Love YongJoon,October 8, 2011 (thanks sis)

and here are some pics taken by Japanese media, Sanspo.com

[JOB news] “Dream High” won Skapa! Award 2011.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:57:00 +0000

Shared and translated by: tomato99 ♥ @ LoveYongJoon (thanks a lot sis)

source: JOB
2011.10.5

With everyone’s support, drama “Dream High,” which Bae Yong Joon produced and made special appearance has won “Skapa! Award.”

Today, “Skapa! Award 2011″ ceremony was held, and drama “Dream High” which was aired at DATV from this January won “Skapa! Award” and “Skapa Korea/China Award.”

We sincerely send our appreciation for your voting and support.

DATV will be airing “Dream High” related programs.
●　”History of Bae Yong Joon, Dream High epi.”
15:00- Saturday, 8 October
●　”Dream High” Premium Event 2011
19:00- Sunday, 9 October
●　”Dream High” Premium Event 2011 back stage story
airing in November
● “Dream High” Making, Memories of love and friendship
21:00- Tuesday, 11 October

Please watch Skapa Award winning, “Dream High” related programs.

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source: Walkerplus
2011/10/5

Bae Yong Joon attended the award ceremony as special guest.

Dream High was elected to win “Skapa! Award” as it had won most vote from general viewers. Yonsama, as producer and actor and Kim Soo Hyun appeared on stage to receive the trophy.

[photos] BYJ visiting Japan

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:56:00 +0000

Bae Yong Joon arrived at Haneda airport (Oct.5'11) with Kim Soo Hyun for "Skapa Award".

[Repost News Trans]Japan, Yonsama Syndrome has remained unchanged. Hallyu Department Stores are prosperous.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:54:00 +0000

Trans by Suehan but she only translated the content related to BYJ. Thanks.

Source: Ilgan Sports 2011-09-26 07:03

[Ilgan Sports, Kim In Koo]

[Special Edition to Commemorate the Foundation of the Journal ①] Japan, Yonsama Syndrome has remained unchanged.
Hallyu Department Stores are prosperous.

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▶Enduring Popularity of ‘Yonsama’ Syndrome

“Yonsama,” Bae Yong Joon, set off a real Hallyu and his popularity has remained unchanged. The premium event for KBS’s drama “Dream High”, which Bae Yong Joon participated in as a producer, was held at Saitama Arena in the first part of this month. About fifteen thousand fans came to see the main cast: Taeck Yeon, Suzie, Kim Soo Hyun, and Bae Yong Joon. The drama event, not a concert, was beyond expectations.

Hundreds of Fans came to the hotel where Bae Yong Joon stayed. He has been using Baycourt Hotel at Odaiba, which is operated by a membership system, whenever he visits Tokyo for 2-3 years now, because his privacy can be protected there. But this time, there was an exception.

A more interesting story is at the Baycourt Hotel. It is located at Odaiba where anti-Hallyu was demonstrated. Within a few days, Odaiba changed from being a key base of anti-Hallyu demonstrations to the exact opposite. Bae Yong Joon’s agency, Keyeast stated, “Fans flocked to the hotel even though it was a rainy day, so we had to keep on asking them to leave. We couldn’t see any anti-Hallyu demonstrations or any related movements.”

(omitted)

http://news.nate.com/view/20110926n02480

BYJ - South Korea's third stock-rich entertainer

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:21:00 +0000

Source: TWSSG TEAM (thanks)

Entertainment insiders see stocks rise on Korean Wave.

Cr. - koreajoongangdaily

Despite the dip in the local stock market, shareholders of entertainment agencies that have churned out such K-pop bands as Super Junior and 2NE1 are seeing the value of their shares skyrocket - all thanks to the Korean Wave.

The richest of them all is Lee Soo-man, founder and chairman of SM Entertainment, which has produced groups like Girls' Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ, f(X) and SHINee. As of yesterday, the singer-turned-entrepreneur's 24.43 percent stake in SM was valued at a whopping 186.86 billion won ($158.38 million). The stock climbed 1.3 percent yesterday to a record high of 41,500 won, even though the Kosdaq closed down 1.28 percent. Earlier in 2009, the stock was valued at only 1,500 won per share, almost 0.03 percent of the current price.

Having contributed to spreading the Korean Wave not only throughout Asia, its previous focus, but also to the United States and Europe in recent months, SM saw its stocks shoot up 2.5 times this year and now has a market capitalization of 688 billion won.

"The recent success in Paris of concerts by all the bands with SM in June indicates that SM may have a good shot at expanding outside of Asia", said Kim Chang-won, an analyst with Daewoo Investment & Securities.

BoA, a minority shareholder in SM who has 1.25 percent stake in the company amounting to 4.62 billion won as of yesterday, ranks sixth in terms of stock value among Korean entertainers. The 25-year-old singer, who once was active in the United States, is part of the early generation of singers that SM produced in early 2000. Kang Ta, a member of H.O.T., the most popular boy band in the mid-1990s, is eighth on the list, with 1.29 billion won.

Korea's second stock-rich entertainer is Yang Hyun-suk, founder and CEO of YG Entertainment, which has produced Big Bang and 2NE1. As a top shareholder in the company with a 47.7 percent stake, Yang owned 88.91 billion won in shares as of yesterday. The stock value is based on the over-the-counter market price. Having passed a preliminary evaluation for listing in June, YG, the nation's second-largest entertainment firm, is planning an initial public offering in the Kosdaq market on Oct. 13.

YG's over-the-counter price has risen steadily in recent months. Should the momentum continue, market observers predict that Yang will soon join Lee in the 100-billion-won club.

The nation's third stock-rich entertainer is actor Bae Jong-joon, widely referred to as Yon-sama, the nickname he was given by Japanese fans in the early 2000s following the success of his 2002 series "Winter Sonata".

The actor, who runs a few restaurants in both Korea and Japan and has invested in a few TV dramas including KBS's "Dream High", owns a 34.6 percent stake in his agency, KeyEast. As of yesterday, his stake in the agency was valued at 14.28 billion won.

Bae is followed by Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, which has the Wonder Girls and Miss A. The dancer-singer-businessman's 6.14 percent stake in the company he founded tallied at 7.5 billion won yesterday, with a market capitalization of 119.5 billion won, almost one-sixth of SM.

“Thank You” letters for BYJ

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:16:00 +0000

[JOB news] BYJ receives thank you letters

source: JOB

Japanese to English: tomato99 @LoveBaeYongJoon

Bae Yong Joon receives several thousand thank you letters from East Japan earthquake affected area.
22 September 2011

In March, Bae Yong Joon had made donation for the victims of East Japan Earthquake and sent blankets (15,000 pieces) and medical vehicles (3 cars) to the site.

And this time, BYJ has received several thousand of thank you letters and comments from people of affected areas.
“At evacuation center, they sent us water, food, beddings and other most needed goods,”
“Without Bae Yong Joon san’s support, we may have not survived those difficult condition,”
and also,
“We now have good impression towards Korea,”
“I cannot give anything back in return now, but I will study hard and will definitely send my appreciation in Korean.”
and so on, BYJ has received so many messages.

During this Japan visit, Bae Yong Joon has read through each and every message.
He has left a comment, “In difficult condition even to obtain a piece of paper, people had written me messages on cardboards or wrapping papers. I actually feel grateful to receive so many messages to my small power.”

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this news was also picked up on Nikkan Sports on 22 September.

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[News Trans]Yonsama Bae Yong Joon received thousands of “Thank You” letters from Japan Tsunami victims.

Source : Suehan's Blog
Newsen 2011-09-22 15:13

[Newsen Reporter Jang Hyo Jin]

Bae Yong Joon received thousands of “Thank You” letters from Japan Tsunami victims.

According to “Nikkan Sports” of Japan, Bae Yong Joon received thousands of “Thank You” letters from Japan Tsunami victims. On March 15th, as a foreigner, Bae Yong Joon donated one billion won for the disaster, fifteen thousands of blankets and 3 medical vehicles which were delivered to the damaged areas. Victims who received relief items from Bae Yong Joon wrote him letters or sent pictures.

The letters showed their gratitude by saying, “I appreciate you sending us water and drinks which are the items mostly needed at a shelter.”, “I can’t repay you right now, but I’m going to learn Korean earnestly to show my gratitude in Korean.”.

Nikkan Sports said, after Bae Yong Joon read all the letters, that he expressed his appreciation by saying, “I appreciate their efforts in sending me messages on the boxes and wrapping papers they must have had hard time getting them.”

Bae Yong Joon donated one billion won to the Cabinet Government Funds which was directed by Prime Minister of Japan to help Japan Tsunami victims. The tsunami occurred on March 11th.

Reporter Jang Hyo Jin; hjjang@

[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon, “I’m a pet lover, too!” He was fascinated with the 3 months old dog’s cute acts.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:09:00 +0000

From Suehan's BYJ blog
Source: enews24 Final editing 2011-09-22 10:05

[enews24 Reporter Lee In Kyaung] Bae Yong Joon joined a “Pet Lover” group. Recently he adopted a 3 month old white dog and has fallen into raising him/her. Currently, he lives alone at the house in Seongbuk-dong that was remodeled. It seems that he might be experiencing loneliness and emptiness since he has been living in a big house alone, but his dog is filling that empty space.

Someone who is related to him said, “He is raising his dog by his friends’ recommendations, but he already has fallen into his dogs’ cute acts. His dog is only 3 months old, but he is big as a man’s forearm. He seemed pleased when showing his dog to his friends while they were visiting his house.”

Recently, Lee Hyori, Eom Tae Woong, Lee Chae Young and Lee Yoon Ji raise dogs and cats. They are getting attention from the netizens as pet lovers because they take pictures with their pets. Someone related to the entertainers commented, “Entertainers are getting lots of comforts from their pets. We think this is positive because they are able to relax and relieve stress from the entertainment business while taking care of them.”

On the other hand, Bae Yong Joon is in full swing reviewing his return work for next year. He pays close attention to his come back work and KBS 2’s “Dream High 2” which his agency, Keyeast produces. His agency said, “It’s true that he is getting lots of offers from “Associated Channels” and others, but he hasn’t decided yet. Sometimes, he narrows down the choices and tries to make a decision, but he comes back after receiving more offers. But he is determined to return next year.”

Reporter Lee In Kyung judysmall@cj.net

http://news.nate.com/view/20110922n06547

[Trans]Nikkan sports - “Choa” No. 4; Exclusive Interview, “To Families”

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:48:00 +0000

English trans and shared by Suehan (thanks)

“Exclusive Interview”; Extracted contents which weren’t in the newspaper.

Exclusive Interview, “To Families”

Q: You look a little slimmer compared to the last time when you visited Japan at the end of last year.

BYJ: Yes. Even my muscles have loosened up a bit. I have to exercise, but my condition is not at that stage yet. It seems like I’m going to train after multiple rehabilitations. Actually, I still can’t feel my second finger. It looks numb a bit and doesn't have much feeling.

Q： I heard that you started to raise a big dog. How about do you regain your health with a dog?

BYJ: My dog was vaccinated today, (September 4th). Now he/she can go outside. Dogs usually only follow their owners. But my dog follows everyone, even strangers. I like its personality. I don’t think he can be a watchdog.(laugh)

Q: Then, you, daddy, have to protect him. Thank you.

BYJ： Thank you.

SK Energy CF II

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:22:00 +0000

Cr: YT by maronbyj (thanks a lot Maron)

Thanks a lot to Yasai for all the captured photos

[News Trans]Bae Yong Joon is just like my real brother; his presence is beyond imagination.

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:33:00 +0000

News trans from Suehan's blog (thanks a lot dear)

Bae Yong Joon is just like my real brother;
his presence is beyond imagination.

Oh my news 2011-09-17 10:25

We can’t forget Bae Yong Joon when we define Rep Yang Geun Hwan of Keyeast “Key Word”. Yang has been working with Bae Yong Joon over the last 10 years. Yang described his relationship with BYJ as, “Just like family, not only trust.”

“A love-hate relationship? There isn’t any hate, just love. He is just like my real brother. Even my wife calls him “Ajubeoni (suehan: brother-in-law)” I think we kept the relationship until now because we had complete faith each other.

In my career as a manager, I didn’t have much to say if I don’t talk about BYJ. I have been with him for so long, and our relationship will continue in the future as well. He is my mentor in life and at work.”

Bae Yong Joon is also his “Oh My Star” in his life. He said, “BYJ’s presence in my life is beyond imagination. He will be my ‘Oh My Star”. He also stated that “He influences me more as “a person than a star. He hasn’t worked for a long time, but he plans to return preferably with a drama than a movie,”

Yang has been living as someone’s manager for more than 10 years, not as “Yang Geun Hwan” himself. He said that he gains most strength when actors whom he are working with succeed. He looked back to the time when he had been deeply moved seeing Bae Yong Joon’s fans gathered at the airport.

On the other hand, there was a moment he didn’t want to face, an incident while meeting with BYJ’s fans. He also worked with Park Yong Ha. He said, “Last year, I was shocked tremendously when he passed away. Hopefully, it won’t happen again.”

“The Drastic Transformation” of entertainers is a daily topic in the entertainment industry. But Rep Yang prefers “Changes” to “Transformations”. In his opinion, it will naturally change when changes pile up and digestible spectrums are widened.

“Is it a right choice to dump everything to transform? There will be a great risk. I believe “Changes” are better than “Transformations”, unless turning points are necessary.”

http://news.nate.com/view/20110917n03153

[Trans]From Sommelier Lee Joon Hyuk’s interview

noreply@blogger.com (LENY) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:07:00 +0000

English translation by Suehan (Thanks a lot sis)
She only translated the content related to BYJ.

Sommelier, Lee Joon Hyuk, recently released a book, “Wine & People” containing interviews of several famous people. He connects wine to the interviewee’s life and tells stories about his/her works, loves, successes and failures.

His book has a total of 15 famous and honest stories of actors including Bae Yong Joon, Kim Hyun Joong, Lim Soo Jung, Choi Gang Lee, Baik Yoon Shik, director Lee Joon Ik, and others. He also shared useful information about decanting, breathing, and keeping wine. The publication is so meaningful because all of its profits will be donated to UNICEF Korea and Korean Federation for Environmental Movement.

Bae Yong Joon
2005 Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Romanee Conti

At the interview with Bae Yong Joon, Lee Joon Hyuk pulled the cork of from a bottle of wine, a 2005 Domaine de la Romanee Conti. Romanee Conti is regarded as “the best wine on earth.” Lee Joon Hyuk considers it the most suitable wine for Bae Yong Joon, who is one of the best actors in Asia, not only in Korea. Romane Conti is the most expensive wine in the world. That’s why it’s extremely rare to find someone who has tried this wine. Whoever has tried it even once can’t forget the taste of it.

Bae Yong Joon recommended the publication to Lee Joon Hyuk. They casually met in 2007, and have closely befriended since then. Lee Joon Hyuk came to Korea for the publication of his book for a short time and stayed at Bae Yong Joon’s house.

“We met right after he had finished the filming of “TWSSG” and became close friends right away because of our similar taste in wine. He even suggested that I write a book about the stories of wine and people. I started to write a book because I was interested in his opinion about people’s stories, not just wine. But it wasn’t easy. (Haha)”

Bae Yong Joon, who was one of his interviewees, opened Bae Yong Joon’s house in Seongbuk-dong for the first time. Bae Yong Joon’s house was under repair before moving, but he actively helped Lee by rushing the wine cellar installation for the photo shooting for his book.

“It was just like visiting the artist’s house. It was a plain house with many books and art, and there wasn’t any expensive furniture. There was a tearoom. According to him, it was his favorite spot. Hyeong (BYJ)’s favorite teas were deokum tea (suehan: roasted tea) of Korea, puer tea and cheolgwaneum tea of China, and mal tea of Japan. I saw a spinning wheel make china and made me think that he had a deep knowledge of arts. He said that he would use dirt, trees, and rocks if he builds a house himself. (laugh)”

Bae Yong Joon is a famous wine lover who likes installing a wine cellar at the basement. His wine cellar was equipped with various kinds of wines. It is said that his collection is limitless since he has been collecting one or two at the local wine store and whenever he has traveled abroad. There are inexpensive daily wines and expensive wines as well. Whenever his acquaintances visit his house, he hosts a blind wine tasting, not telling its price, kind, origin, and vintage. He really likes to see them concentrating on its flavor. It’s said that he can even distinguish between a “1982 Château Mouton Rothschild” and “1982 Château Latour”. They are very difficult wines to distinguish; only experts can tell the difference.

It’s said that he started gaining interest in wine when he traveled to France alone in the middle of the 1990s. He got to the hotel and tried a few bottles of wine that he purchased. He wasn’t able to taste any special flavors at that moment, but when he tried the wine again the next afternoon, its astringent taste disappeared and the soft flavor remained. The air and wine caused oxidation and it made the taste and flavor soft. He was fascinated by its elegant, brilliant flavor and started enjoying wine since that time. That fortunate wine was a “1982 château Margau”.

Mr. Bae lives in the neighborhood and enjoys rice and soup which is worth of $2.50.

Bae Yong Joon’s nickname listed on Lee Joon Hyuk’s cell phone is “Mr. Bae in the neighborhood”. They used to live in the same area, Samseong-dong. They got close quickly because of the close proximity and their love for wine. Now, they live together and even travel together.

“We once went to the wine tasting event which was held in Busan. It was a good opportunity to taste the best Romanee Conti vintage wines, but I drank them all, even his, because he had to drive. I fell asleep and even snored in the car. He told me later that I was the first person who fell asleep while he was driving (laugh). He told me that he asked his managers not to drive excessively, because he realized how hard it was when he drove to Busan and returned to Seoul. He is truly a caring person.”
He said that Bae Yong Joon carries a humble attractiveness, not like top stars. It seems that he has a feast every meal, but he enjoys $2.50 rice and soup and cooks at home. He is known as a perfectionist of self-management. He said that he always sees Bae Yong Joon on the running machine the next morning after drinking together the night before. He also said that Bae Yong Joon is talented in various areas other than acting such as taking photos, art, and even cooking.

“Hyeong (BYJ) enjoys taking photos as much as he likes carrying both film cameras and digital cameras. He held an exhibition at Mori-Gallery in Japan. He said that he had to click the shutter when he felt something while looking at a subject. He said the techniques could be improved, but not the feelings.”

Once, he met Bae Yong Joon and a photographer, Bae Byung Woo. At that time, they talked about the professional aspects of camera models and camera techniques. On that day, a photographer Bae Byung Woo suggested shootings in Jeju to Bae Yong Joon who was interested in having shoots.

“Hyeong injured his neck while filming “TWSSG” and he was hospitalized in the early part of this year. He still suffers from it. Meanwhile, he enjoys reading two or three books a week. I am often surprised by his excellent knowledge and way with words. It probably comes from his energetic reading.”

It is said that he eats food that is a little bland and insufficient. He cooks very well and even makes kimchee. He learned how to cook from his mother’s dishes and cooks with recipes from cookbooks. As a younger brother, he is sad to see Bae Yong Joon remain single even though he has everything he needs.

“He joked by saying, “How can you get married before me” when I had gotten married. I hope he meets a nice girl. His ideal girl is a physically and spiritually well-balanced girl.”
He appeared in KBS’s drama “Dream High” shortly, and he has had time to recharge himself. But, it is said that he plans to return this year and it seems that it is likely we will see him on TV.

“I asked him about his dream at the end of the interview. He said that he wanted to set up an art school or farm. He said his dream has been changed while acting. Recently, he has a new dream to provide a clean environment to our children in the future. It is him. He is truly a great man who is more than just a Hallyu star.”
source: http://danmee.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/01/2011080101247.html?newsplus

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[JOB notice] dear family,

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